It is a homeopathic remedy prepared by crushing live ants. It is a very good remedy for complaints of joints (rheumatism) and skin conditions. It is a deep acting remedy that helps in resolving following conditions: 
 
Stomach 
 
Continuous burning pain in stomach 
Inability to pass gas 
Pain around the umbilicus and in gut before passing stool 
Anus feels narrow 
 
Extremities 
 
Rheumatic complaints of joints appear suddenly 
Stiffness of joints 
Muscles feel tense and as if torn from their site of attachment 
Right sided complaints worse on motion, better by pressure 
Weakness of legs 
 
Skin 
 
Profuse sweating relieved after midnight 
Burning, itching, redness of skin i.e. eczema 
Urticarial rash 
Marked action on preventing formation of polyp 
 
Dose: As prescribed by the physician. Can be taken along with allopathic medicines. 
 
Side effects: None reported 
 
Precautions 
 
Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homeopathic medicine. 
Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing. 
 
 
Use under medical supervision