Arsenicum Album

Arsenicum album (arsenic trioxide)

Arsenicum Album uses in homeopathy: a key remedy for anxiety with restlessness, food-poisoning diarrhoea, burning pains and asthma, its symptom picture, common potencies, FAQs — informational only.

Quick answer

What is Arsenicum Album used for in homeopathy?

Arsenicum Album is a deep-acting homeopathic remedy known for anxious restlessness, burning pains relieved by warmth, and great fastidiousness — used in both acute (food poisoning) and chronic states.

Reviewed & updated: June 2026

This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.

What Arsenicum Album is used for

Anxiety with restlessness and need for reassurance
Food poisoning — vomiting with diarrhoea
Burning pains that feel better from warmth
Asthma worse after midnight, with anxiety
Dry, itchy, burning skin complaints

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Arsenicum Album.

Anxious, restless and fastidious (very tidy)
Chilly — wants warmth; burning pains better from heat
Worse after midnight (especially around 1–2 a.m.)
Weak and exhausted out of proportion to illness
Thirsty for frequent small sips

Potency

Arsenicum Album is commonly referenced in 30C and 200C; potency selection is a clinical decision.

The characteristic picture & modalities

Arsenicum Album is a deep-acting remedy linked in homeopathy to anxious restlessness, fastidiousness and burning pains that feel relieved by warmth. The picture is typically chilly, exhausted out of proportion to the illness, and thirsty for frequent small sips, with complaints often worse after midnight, around one or two in the morning. It is referenced in both acute states, such as food-poisoning type vomiting and diarrhoea, and longer-standing ones. Like any homeopathic indication, this is a recognisable symptom pattern, not a diagnosis, and it fits only some of the people experiencing these complaints.

Before you take Arsenicum Album

The correct remedy and potency are matched to the whole individual - the mental state, the modalities and what brings relief - which is exactly what a qualified homeopath is trained to assess, so the same name does not suit everyone with similar symptoms. Use this page as background reading rather than a prescription, and do not self-select a potency. Severe or persistent diarrhoea, vomiting or breathing difficulty needs medical care; homeopathy is best used as a supportive, individualised approach alongside appropriate treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arsenicum Album used for?

It is associated with anxious restlessness, burning pains relieved by warmth, food-poisoning type diarrhoea and vomiting, and asthma worse after midnight. The right remedy still depends on your full picture.

Is Arsenicum Album good for loose motions?

It is a leading remedy for diarrhoea with vomiting (e.g., food poisoning) and exhaustion, but persistent or severe diarrhoea with dehydration needs medical care.

Does it help anxiety?

It suits anxiety with restlessness, health fears and a need for reassurance; a homeopath confirms suitability.

Can I take it without advice?

No — consult a qualified homeopath for the correct remedy and potency.