DESCRIPTION
Abrotanum is a remedy prepared from the stem and leaves of the plant commonly called Southernwood. The homeopathic medicine is especially useful in the following conditions
 
Malnourished children.
Marasmus i.e. a state of severe malnutrition because of energy deficiency.
Thin legs are seen especially.
Cases where child is weak even though the child eats well or has excessive hunger.
Depressed and irritable children.
 
Rheumatism
Severe pain in small joints of fingers, toes after an attack of loose motions. 
Gout: Swelling and pain of ankle and wrist joint due to high uric acid levels. 
For cases where cancer cells have spread all through the body i.e. cancer metastasis. 
 
Dose- As prescribed by the physician. Can be taken along with allopathic medicines. 
 
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.
 
Side effects- None reported.

Use under medical supervision.