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WILLIAM
BOERICKE - POCKET MANUAL OF HOMEOPATHIC
MATERIA MEDICA Publishers'
note It is our
immense pleasure to bring out to the Homoeopathic profession and all the
lovers of Homoeopathy
our first reprint of Boericke's Materia Medica, which has been accepted by
all and sundry
as an unequalled classic of Homoeopathic literature. This book
containts the verified and salient symptoms of Homoeopathic medicines and is
a very
useful guide as well as reference book for all the practitioners for finding
out curative remedy. After
publishing "Directory and Who's Who of Homoeopathic Practitioners"
we took up the big task
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as well as the interested public. Preface to
the ninth edition In
preparing the ninth edition of this work, I have followed the lines laid out
for all the previous
editions, namely, to present in a condensed form the homoeopathic Materia
Medica for
practical use. the book
contains the well known verified characteristic symptoms of all our medicines besides
other less important symptoms aiding the selection of the curative remedy.
All the new
medicines and essentials of the published clinical experience of the school
have been added. In
its present compact form it contains the maximum number of reliable Materia Medica
facts in the minimum space. I have
tried to give a succinct resume of the symptomatology of every medicine used
in Homoeopathy,
including also clinical suggestions of many drugs so far not yet based on provings,
thus offering the opportunity to experiment with these and by future provings discover
their distinctive use and so enlarging our armamentarium. I am aware
that there is a difference of opinion about the advisability of further
introduction of remedies,
especially of such as seem obsolete or to some minds illusory. But it is not
for the
compiler to leave out information about any substance that has received the
clinical endorsement
from a reliable source. Our
Materia Medica must include all substances which have been proved and which
have been used
with apparent efficacy. It rests with the reliability of such observation. In
this connection,
I cannot forego to avail myself of the high authority of that master of Homoeopathy,
Dr. Constantine Hering, favoring the introduction of all remedies capable of producing
reactions in the body that may guide to their medicinal employment. "Homoeopathy
is essentially not only many-sided but all-sided. She investigates the action
of all
substances, whether articles of diet, beverages, condiments, drugs or
poisons. She investigates
their action on the healthy, the sick, animals and plants. She gives a new interpretation
to that ancient, oft quoted saying of Paul, Prove all things - a new meaning,
a new
application that acts universally. Elimination of the useless may gradually
take place with the growth
of accurate physiological and pathological knowledge." Again,
imperfectly proved remedies necessitate the use of names of diseases at times
instead of the
component symptoms that alone are the legitimate guide to the choice of the
curative remedy.
Here too, I have Hering as pioneer guide for the legitimacy of this method,
which he also
followed in his great work, the Guiding symptoms. He said that he used
disease designations
not for the purpose of recommending the particular remedy for that disease,
but to show
the great variety of remedies that may be used for any form of disease when otherwise
indicated. For the same reason I have included nosological terms in the symptomatology
and Therapeutic Index, as this is a practical handbook for every-day service, and any
aid for finding the curative remedy ought to be utilized. As Dr. J. Compton
Burnett expresses
it: "The
fact is we need any and every way of finding the right remedy: the simple
simile, the simple
symptomatic similimum and the farthest reach of all-the pathologic similimum,
and I maintain
that we are still well within the lines of Homoeopathy that is expansive,
progressive, science
fostered and science fostering". The dosage
needs some apology. It is, of course, suggestive only: more often to be
wholly disregarded.
I have followed the lines of the earlier Homoeopathists in this regard, and
given what was
then considered the usual range of potency, to which I have added my own experience
and that of many observing practitioners. Every teacher of Materia Medica is constantly
importuned by students to suggest the potency-something to start with at
least. The book
is in no sense a treatise, and must not be considered or judged as such. It
is as accurate
and reliable a compilation and the fullest collection of verified Materia
Medica facts and
clinical suggestions as it is possible to obtain within the compass of the
volume. It supplements
every other work on Materia Medica, and if used as a ready reminder of the essential
facts or our vast symptomatology and as an introduction to the larger books
of reference
and record and record of provings, it will fulfil its purpose and prove a
useful aid to the student
and general practitioner. As such it is again offered with much appreciation
of past endorsement
to his professional brethren. I have
been aided in seeing this edition through the press by the efficient help of
Mr. F.O. Ernesty,
who has lightened the labor of making the manuscript more acceptable to the
printes, and I
desire to express my hearty appreciation of this kind and helpful service. San
Francisco, June, 1927 WILLIAM
BOERICKE, M.D. Remedies Abies
canadensis (hemlock
spruce) * Mucous
membranes are affected by Abies Canadensis and gastric symptoms are most marked;
and a catarrhal condition of the stomach is produced. * There
are peculiar cravings and chilly sensations that are very characteristic;
especially for women with
uterine displacement, probably due to defective nutrition with debility. *
Respiration and heart action labored. * Wants to
lie down all the time; skin cold and clammy, hands cold; very faint. * Right
lung and liver feel small and hard. * Gleet. Head - Feels
light-headed, tipsy. -
Irritable. Stomach - Canine
hunger with torpid liver. - Gnawing,
hungry, faint feeling at the epigastrium. - Great
appetite, craving for meat, pickles, radishes, turnips, artichokes, coarse
food. - Tendency
to eat far beyond capacity for digestion. - Burning
and distention of stomach and abdomen with palpitation. -
Flatulence disturbs the heart's action. - Pain in
right shoulder-blade, and constipation, with burning in rectum. Female - Uterine
displacements. - Sore
feeling at fundus of uterus, relieved by pressure. -
Prostration; wants to lie down all the time. - Thinks
womb is soft and feeble. Fever - Cold
shivering, as if blood were ice-water. [Acon.] - Chills
run down back. - Cold
water feeling between shoulders. [Ammon. mur.] - Skin
clammy and sticky. -
Night-sweat. [China.] Dose - First to
third potency. Abies
nigra (black
spruce) * A
powerful and long-acting remedy, in various forms of disease, whenever the characteristic
stomach symptoms are present. * Most of
the symptoms are associated with the gastric disturbances. * In
dyspeptic troubles of the aged, with functional heart symptoms; also after
tea or tobacco. *
Constipation. * Pain in
external meatus. Head - Hot,
with flushed cheeks. -
Low-spirited. - Dull
during the day, wakeful at night. - Unable
to think. Stomach - Pain in
stomach always comes on after eating. -
Sensation of a lump that hurts, as if a hard-boiled egg had lodged in cardiac
end of stomach; continual
distressing constriction just above the pit of the stomach, as if everything
were knotted
up. - Total
loss of appetite in morning, but great craving for food at noon and night. -
Offensive breath. -
Eructations. Chest - Painful
sensation, as if something were lodged in the chest and had to be coughed up;
lungs feel
compressed. - Cannot
be fully expanded. - Worse
coughing; waterbrash succeeds cough. - Chocking
sensation in throat. -
Dyspnoea; worse lying down; sharp, cutting pain in heart; heart's action
heavy and slow; tachycardia,
bradycardia. Back - Pain in
small of back. -
Rheumatic pains and aching in bones. Sleep - Wakeful
and restless at night, with hunger. - Bad
dreams. Fever -
Alternate heat and cold; chronic intermittent fever, with pain in stomach. Modalities - Worse
after eating. Relationship - Compare
: (Lump in stomach - China, Bryon. Pulsat.) also other Conifers - Thuja,
Sabina, Cupressus
(painful indigestion) also Nux vom, Kali carb. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Abrotanum (southernwood) * A very
useful remedy in marasmus, especially of lower extremities only, yet with
good appetite. *
Metastasis. *
Rheumatism following checked diarrhoea. * Ill
effects of suppressed conditions especially in gouty subjects. *
Tuberculous peritonitis. Exudative pleurisy and other exudative processes. * After
operation upon the chest for hydrothorax or empyaemia, a pressing sensation remains. *
Aggravation of haemorrhoids when rheumatism improves. *
Nosebleed and hydrocele in boys. Great
weakness after influenza. [Kali phos.] Mind - Cross,
irritable, anxious, depressed. Face -
Wrinkled, cold, dry, pale. - Blue
rings around dull-looking eyes. -
Comedones, with emaciation. -
Nosebleed. - Angioma
of the face. Stomach - Slimy
taste. - Appetite
good, but emaciation progresses. - Food
passes undigested. - Pain in
stomach; worse at night; cutting, gnawing pain. - Stomach
feels as if swimming in water; feels cold. - Gnawing
hunger and whining. -
Indigestion, with vomiting of large quantities of offensive fluid. Abdomen - Hard
lumps in abdomen. -
Distended. -
Alternate diarrhoea and constipation. -
Haemorrhoids; frequent urging; bloody stools; worse as rheumatic pains abate. -
Ascarides. - Oozing
from umbilicus. -
Sensation as if bowels were sinking down. Respiratory - Raw
feeling. - Impeded
respiration. - Dry
cough following diarrhoea. - Pain
across chest; severe in region of heart. Back - Neck so
weak cannot hold head up. - Back
lame, weak, and painful. - Pain in
lumbar region extending along spermatic cord. - Pain in
sacrum, with haemorrhoids. Extremities - Pain in
shoulders, arms, wrists, and ankles. - Pricking
and coldness in fingers and feet. - Legs
greatly emaciated. - Joints
stiff and lame. - Painful
contraction of limbs. [Amm. mur.] Skin -
Eruptions come out on face; are suppressed, and the skin becomes purplish. - Skin
flabby and loose. -
Furuncles. - Falling
out of hair. - Itching
chilblains. Modalities - Worse,
cold air, checked secretions. - Better,
motion. Relationship - Compare
: Scrophularia; Bryonia; Stellaria; Benzoic acid, in gout. - Iodine,
Natr. mur. in marasmus. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Absinthium (common
wormwood) * A
perfect picture of epileptiform seizure is produced by this drug. * Nervous
tremors precede attacks. * Sudden
and severe giddiness, delirium with hallucinations and loss of consciousness. * Nervous
excitement and sleeplessness. * Cerebral
irritation, hysterical and infantile spasms come within range of this remedy. *
Poisoning by mushrooms. * Chorea. * Tremor. *
Nervousness, excitement, and sleeplessness in children. Mind -
Hallucinations. -
Frightful visions. -
Kleptomania. - Loss of
memory. - Forgets
what has recently happened. - Wants
nothing to do with anybody. - Brutal. Head - Vertigo,
with tendency to fall backward. - General
confusion. - Wants
head low. - Pupils
dilated unequally. - Face
blue. -
Spasmodic facial twitching. - Dull
occipital headache. [Gelsem. Picric ac]. Mouth - Jaws
fixed. - Bites
tongue; trembles; feels as if swollen and too large; protruding. Throat - Scalded
sensation; as of a lump. Stomach - Nausea;
retching; eructation. - Bloated
around waist and abdomen. - Wind
colic. Urine - Constant
desire. - Very
strong odor; deep yellow color.[Kali phos.] Sexual - Darting
pain in right ovary. -
Spermatorrhoea, with relaxed, enfeebled parts. -
Premature menopause. Chest -
Sensation of weight on chest. -
Irregular, tumultuous action of heart can be heard in back. Extremities - Pain in
limbs. -
Paralytic symptoms. Relationship - Compare
: Alcohol; Artemisia; Hydrocy. acid; Cina; Cicuta. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Acalypha
indica (indian
nettle) * A drug
having a marked action on the alimentary canal and respiratory organs. * It is
indicated in incipient phthisis, with hard, racking cough, bloody
expectoration, arterial haemorrhage,
but no febrile disturbance. * Very
weak in the morning, gains strength during day. *
Progressive emaciation. * All
pathological haemorrhages having notably a morning aggravation. Chest - Cough
dry, hard, followed by hoemoptysis; worse in morning and at night. - Constant
and severe pain in chest. - Blood
bright red and not profuse in morning; dark and clotted in afternoon. - Pulse
soft and compressible. - Burning
in pharynx, oesophagus, and stomach. Abdomen - Burning
in intestines. -
Spluttering diarrhoea with forcible expulsion of noisy flatus, bearing down
pains and tenesmus. - Rumbling
distention, and griping pain in abdomen. - Rectal
haemorrhage; worse in morning. Skin -
Jaundice. - Itching
and circumscribed furuncle-like swellings. Modalities - Worse in
morning. Relationship - Compare
: Millefol.; Phosphor.; Acetic acid; Kali nit. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Acetanilidum (antifebrinum) *
Depresses heart, respiration and blood pressure, lowers temperature. * Cyanosis
and collapse. *
Increased susceptibility to cold. * Destroys
red blood corpuscles; pallor. Head - Enlarged
sensation. -
Fainting. - Moral
depravity. Eyes - Pallor
of optic discs, contracted visual field and shrinking retinal vessel;
mydriasis. Heart - Weak,
irregular, with blue mucous membranes, albuminuria, oedema of feet and
ankles. Relationship - Compare
: Antipyrin. Dose - Used as
a sedative and antipyretic for various forms of headache and neuralgia in
doses of one to
three grains. - For the
homoeopathic indications use the third potency. Aceticum
acidum (glacial
acetic acid) * This
drug produces a condition of profound anaemia, with some dropsical symptoms,
great debility,
frequent fainting, dyspnoea, weak heart, vomiting, profuse urination and
sweat. *
Haemorrhage from any part. *
Especially indicated in pale, lean persons, with lax, flabby muscles. * Wasting
and debility. * Acetic
acid has the power to liquify albuminous and fibrinous deposits. * Epithelial
cancer, internally and locally (W. Owens). * Sycosis
with nodules and formations in the joints. * Hard
chancre. * The 1x
solution will soften and cause formation of pus. Mind -
Irritable, worried about business affairs. Head - Nervous
headache, from abuse of narcotics. - Blood
rushes to head with delirium. - Temporal
vessels distended. - Pain
across root of tongue. Face - Pale,
waxen, emaciated. - Eyes
sunken, surrounded by dark rings. - Bright
red. - Sweaty. -
Epithelioma of lip. - Cheeks
hot and flushed. - Aching
in left jaw-point. Stomach -
Salivation. Fermentation in stomach. - Intense
burning thirst. - Cold
drinks distress. - Vomits
after every kind of food. -
Epigastric tenderness. - Burning
pain as of an ulcer. - Cancer
of stomach. - Sour
belching and vomiting. - Burning
waterbrash and profuse salivation. -
Hyperchlorhydria and gastralgia. - Violent
burning pain in stomach and chest, followed by coldness of skin and cold
sweat on forehead. - Stomach
feels as if she had taken a lot of vinegar. Abdomen - Feels as
if abdomen was sinking in. - Frequent
watery stools, worse in morning. -
Tympanitic. - Ascites. -
Haemorrhage from bowels. Urine - Large
quantities of pale urine. -
Diabetes, with great thirst and debility. [Phos. ac.] Female -
Excessive catamenia. -
Haemorrhages after labor. - Nausea
of pregnancy. - Breasts
painfully enlarged, distended with milk. - Milk
impoverished, bluish, transparent, sour. - Anaemia
of nursing mothers. Respiratory - Hoarse,
hissing respiration; difficult breathing; cough when inhaling. -
Membranous croup. -
Irritation of trachea and bronchial tubes. - False
membrane in throat. - Profuse
bronchorrhaea. - Putrid
sore throat (gargle). Back - Pain in
back, relieved only by lying on abdomen. Extremities - Emaciation. - Oedema
of feet and legs. Skin - Pale,
waxen, oedematous. - Burning,
dry, hot skin, or bathed in profuse sweat. -
Diminished sensibility of the surface of body. - Useful
after stings, bites, etc. - Varicose
swellings. - Scurvy;
anasarca. - Bruises;
sprains. Fever - Hectic,
with drenching night-sweats. Red spot on left cheek. No thirst in fever. -
Ebullitions. - Sweat
profuse, cold. Relationship - Acetic
acid is antidotal to all anaesthetic vapors. -
Counteracts sausage poisoning. - Compare
: Ammon. acet. (Profuse saccharine urine, patient is bathed in sweat.)
Benzoin oderiferum
- Spice-wood (night sweats.) Ars.; China; Digitalis; Liatris. (General
anasarca in heart and
kidney disease, dropsy, and chronic diarrhoea.) Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Not to
be repeated too often, except in croup. Aconitum
napellus (monkshood) * A state
of fear, anxiety; anguish of mind and body. * Physical
and mental restlessness, fright, is the most characteristic manifestation of
Aconite. Acute,
sudden, and violent invasion, with fever, call for it. * Does not
want to be touched. * Sudden
and great sinking of strength. *
Complaints and tension caused by exposure to dry, cold weather, draught of
cold air, checked
perspiration, also complaints from very hot weather, especially
gastro-intestinal disturbances,
etc. * First
remedy in inflammations, inflammatory fevers. * Serous
membranes and muscular tissues affected markedly. * Burning
in internal parts; tingling, coldness and numbness. *
Influenza. * Tension
of arteries; emotional and physical mental tension explain many symptoms. * When
prescribing Aconite remember Aconite causes only functional disturbance, no evidence
that it can produce tissue change - its action is brief and shows no
periodicity. * Its
sphere is in the beginning of an acute disease and not to be continued after
pathological change
comes. * In
Hyperaemia, congestion not after exudation has set in. *
Influenza [Influenzin] Mind - Great
fear, anxiety, and worry accompany every ailment, however trivial. - Delirium
is characterized by unhappiness worry, fear, raving, rarely unconsciousness. -
Forebodings and fears. Fears death but believes that he will soon die;
predicts the day. - Fears
the future, a crowd, crossing the street. -
Restlessness, tossing about. - Tendency
to start. -
Imagination acute, clairvoyance. - Pains
are intolerable; they drive him crazy. - Music is
unbearable; makes her sad. [Ambra.] - Thinks
his thoughts come from the stomach - that parts of his body are abnormally
thick. - Feels as
if what had just been done was a dream. Head -
Fullness; heavy, pulsating, hot, bursting, burning undulating sensation. -
Intercranial pressure. (Hedera Helix.) - Burning
headache, as if brain were moved by boiling water [Indigo.]. - Vertigo;
worse on rising [Nux. Opium] and shaking head. -
Sensation on vertex as if hair were pulled or stood on end. -
Nocturnal furious delirium. Eyes - Red,
inflamed. - Feel dry
and hot, as if sand in them. - Lids
swollen, hard and red. - Aversion
to light. - Profuse
watering after exposure to dry, cold winds, reflection from snow, after
extraction of cinders
and other foreign bodies. Ears - Very
sensitive to noises; music is unbearable. - External
ear hot, red, painful, swollen. - Earache.
[Cham.]. -
Sensation as of drop of water in left ear. Nose - Smell
acutely sensitive. Pain at root of nose. - Coryza
much sneezing; throbbing in nostrils. -
Haemorrhage of bright red blood. - Mucous
membrane dry, nose stopped up; dry or with but scanty watery coryza. Face - Red,
hot, flushed, swollen. - One
cheek red, the other pale (Cham., Ipec.). On rising the red face becomes
deathly pale, or he
becomes dizzy. Tingling in cheeks and numbness. -
Neuralgia, especially of left side, with restlessness, tingling, and
numbness. - Pain in
jaws. Mouth - Numb,
dry, and tingling. - Tongue
swollen; tip tingles. - Teeth
sensitive to cold. -
Constantly moves lower jaw as if chewing. - Gums hot
and inflamed. Tongue coated white. [Antim. crud.]. Throat - Red,
dry, constricted, numb, prickling, burning, stinging. - Tonsils
swollen and dry. Stomach -
Vomiting, with fear, heat, profuse sweat and increased urination. - Thirst
for cold water. - Bitter
taste. of everything except water. - Intense
thirst. - Drinks,
vomits, and declares he will die. -
Vomiting, bilious mucous and bloody, greenish. - Pressure
in stomach with dyspnoea. -
Haematemesis. - Burning
from stomach to oesophagus. Abdomen - Hot,
tense, tympanitic. -
Sensitive to touch. Colic, no position relieves. -
Abdominal symptoms better after warm soup. - Burning
in umbilical region. Rectum - Pain
with nightly itching and stitching in anus. -
Frequent, small stool with tenesmus; green, like chopped herbs. - White
with red urine. -
Choleraic discharge with collapse, anxiety, and restlessness. - Bleeding
haemorrhoids. [Hamam.] - Watery
diarrhoea in children. - They cry
and complain much, are sleepless and restless. Urine - Scanty,
red, hot, painful. - Tenesmus
and burning at neck of bladder. - Burning
in urethra. - Urine
suppressed, bloody. - Anxiety
always on beginning to urinate. -
Retention, with screaming and restlessness, and handling of genitals. - Renal
region sensitive. - Profuse
urination, with profuse perspiration and diarrhoea. Male - Crawling
and stinging in glans. - Bruised
pain in testicles, swollen, hard. - Frequent
erections and emissions. - Painful
erections. Female - Vagina
dry, hot, sensitive. - Menses
too profuse, with nosebleed, too protracted, late. - Frenzy
on appearance of menses. -
Suppressed from fright, cold, in plethoric subjects. - Ovaries
congested and painful. - Sharp
shooting pains in womb. -
After-pains, with fear and restlessness. Respiratory - Constant
pressure in left chest; oppressed breathing on least motion. - Hoarse,
dry, croupy cough; loud, labored breathing. - Child
grasps at throat every time he coughs. - Very
sensitive to inspired air. -
Shortness of breath. - Larynx
sensitive. - Stitches
through chest. - Cough,
dry, short, hacking; worse at night and after midnight. - Hot
feeling in lungs. - Blood
comes up with hawking. - Tingling
in chest after cough. Heart -
Tachycardia. -
Affections of the heart with pain in left shoulder. -
Stitching pain in chest. -
Palpitation, with anxiety, fainting, and tingling in fingers. - Pulse
full, hard; tense and bounding; sometimes intermits. - Temporal
and carotid arteries felt when sitting. Back - Numb,
stiff, painful. - Crawling
and tingling, as if bruised. -
Stiffness in nape of neck. - Bruised
pain between scapulae. Extremities - Numbness
and tingling; shooting pains; icy coldness and insensibility of hands and
feet. - Arms
feel lame, bruised, heavy, numb. - Pain
down left arm [Cact., Crotal., Kalmia, Tabac.] Hot hands and cold feet. -
Rheumatic inflammation of joints; worse at night; red shining swelling, very
sensitive. -
Hip-joint and thigh feel lame, especially after lying down. - Knees
unsteady; disposition of foot to turn. [Aescul.] - Weak and
lax ligaments of all joints. - Painless
cracking of all joints. - Bright
red hypothenar eminences on both hands. -
Sensation as if drops of water trickled down the thigh. Sleep -
Nightmare. - Nightly
ravings. - Anxious
dreams. -
Sleeplessness, with restless and tossing about. [Use thirtieth potency]. - Starts
up in sleep. - Long
dreams, with anxiety in chest. - Insomnia
of the aged. Skin - Red,
hot, swollen, dry, burning. - Purpura
miliaris. - Rash
like measles. -
Gooseflesh. -
Formication and numbness. -
Chilliness and formication down back. - Pruritus
relieved by stimulants. Fever - Cold
stage most marked. - Cold
sweat and icy coldness of face. - Coldness
and heat alternate. - Evening
chilliness soon after going to bed. - Cold
waves pass through him. Thirst and restlessness always present. - Chilly
if uncovered or touched. - Dry heat,
red face. - Most
valuable febrifuge with mental anguish, restlessness, etc. - Sweat
drenching, on parts lain on; relieving all symptoms. Modalities - Better
in open air; worse in warm room, in evening and night; worse lying on
affected side, from
music, from tobacco-smoke, dry, cold winds. - Vinegar
in large doses is antidotal to poisonous effects. Relationship - Acids,
wine and coffee, lemonade, and acid fruits modify its action. - Not
indicated in malarial and low fevers or hectic and pyaemic conditions, and in inflammations
when they localize themselves. - Sulphur
often follows it. - Compare
Cham and Coffea in intense pain and sleeplessness. - Agrostis
acts like Acon. in fever and inflammations, also Spiranthes. -
Complementary : Coffea; Sulph. - Sulphur
may be considered a chronic Aconite. - Often
completes a cure begun with Aconite. - Compare
; Bellad.; Cham.; Coffea; Ferr., phos. -
Aconitine. - -(Heavy
feeling as of lead; pains in supraorbital nerve; ice-cold sensations creep
up; hydrophobia
symptoms. Tinnitus aurium 3x.) Tingling sensation. - Aconitum
Lycotonum. - -Great
yellow wolfsbane. -
-(Swelling of glands; Hodgkin's disease. Diarrhoea after eating pork. Itching
of nose, eyes, anus and
vulva. Skin of nose cracked; taste of blood). - Aconitum
Cammarum. -
-(Headache with vertigo and tinnitus. Cataleptic symptoms. Formication of
tongue, lips and face). - Aconitum
ferox. - -Indian
Aconite. - -Rather
more violent in its actions than A. napellus. - It is
more diuretic and less antipyretic. - It has
proved valuable in cardiac dyspnoea, neuralgia, and acute gout. -
Dyspnoea. Must sit up. Rapid respiration. - Anxiety,
with suffocation from feeling of paralysis in respiratory muscles. -
Cheynes-Stokes breathing. -
Quebracho (cardiac dyspnoea). (Achyranthes.-A Mexican drug - very similar to
Aconite in fevers,
but of larger range, being also adapted to typhoidal states and
intermittents. Muscular rheumatism.
A great diaphoretic. Use 6x). - Eranthis
hymnalis-(Winter Aconite - acts on solar plexus and works upwards causing dyspnoea.
Pain in occiput and neck). Dose - Sixth
potency for sensory affections; first to third for congestive conditions. - Must be
repeated frequently in acute diseases. - Acon. is
a rapid worker. - In
Neuralgias tincture of the root often preferable, one drop doses (poisonous),
or again, the 30th
according to susceptibility of patient. Actaea
spicata (baneberry) * Is a
rheumatic remedy, especially of the small joints; tearing, tingling pains
characterize it. *
Wrist-rheumatism. * Pulsations
over whole body, especially liver and renal region. *
Cardiovascular spasm. * Pains
worse from touch and motion. Head - Fearful,
starts easily; confused. -
Ebullition of blood to head excited by drinking coffee. - Vertigo,
tearing headache, better in open air, throbbing in brain, pain from crown to between
eyebrows; heat in forehead, pain in left frontal eminence as if bone were
crushed. - Itching
of scalp alternating with heat; nose red at tip, fluent coryza. Face - Violent
pain in upper jaw, running from teeth through malar bones to temples. -
Perspiration on face and head. Stomach - Tearing,
darting pains in epigastric region, with vomiting. -
Cramp-like pains in stomach and epigastrium, with difficult breathing; sense
of suffocation. - Sudden
lassitude after eating. Abdomen -
Spasmodic retraction. - Sticking
pain and distension of hypogastrium. Respiratory - Short,
irregular breathing at night, while lying. - Great
oppression. Shortness of breath on exposure to cold air. Extremities - Tearing
pains in loins. -
Rheumatic pains in small joints, wrist, [Ulmus] fingers, ankles, toes. - Swelling
of joints from slight fatigue. Wrist swollen, red, worse any motion. -
Paralytic weakness in the hands. - Lame
feeling in arms. - Pain in
knee. - Sudden
lassitude after talking or eating. Relationship - Compare
: Cimicif.; Cauloph.; Led. Dose - Third
potency. Adonis
vernalis (pheasant's
eye) * A heart
medicine, after rheumatism or influenza, or Bright's disease, where the
muscles of the heart
are in stage of fatty degeneration, regulating the pulse and increasing the
power of contractions
of heart, with increased urinary secretions. * Most
valuable in cardiac dropsy. * Low
vitality, with weak heart and slow, weak pulse. *
Hydrothorax, ascites. * Anasarca. Head - Feels
light; aches across front, from occiput around temples to eyes. - Vertigo
on rising, turning head quickly or lying down. -
Tinnitus. - Scalp
feels tight. - Eyes
dilated. Mouth - Slimy. - Tongue
dirty yellow, sore, feels scalded. Heart - Mitral
and aortic regurgitation. - Chronic
aortitis, Fatty heart pericarditis. -
Rheumatic Endocarditis. [Kalmia]. -
Praecordial pain, palpitation, and dyspnoea. - Marked
venous engorgement. - Cardiac
asthma. [Quebracho.] - Fatty
heart. -
Myocarditis, irregular cardiac action, constriction and vertigo. - Pulse
rapid, irregular. Stomach - Heavy
weight. - Gnawing
hunger. - Faint
feeling in epigastrium. - Better
out of doors. Urine - Oily
pellicle on urine. - Scanty,
albuminous. Respiratory - Frequent
desire to take a long breath. - Feeling
of weight on chest. Sleep -
Restlessness, with horrible dreams. Extremities - Aching
in nape. - Spine
stiff and aching. - Oedema. Relationship - Adonidin
is a cardiac tonic and diuretic. - Quarter
grain daily, or two to five grains of first decimal trit. increases arterial
pressure and prolongs
the diastole, favoring emptying engorged veins. - Is an
excellent substitute for Digitalis and is not cumulative in action. - Compare
: Digit.; Cratoeg.; Conval.; Strophanthus. Dose - Five to
ten drops of the tincture. Adrenalinum (an
internal secretion of suprarenal glands) *
Adrenalin or Epinephrin, the active principle of the medulla of the
suprarenal gland, (cortical
secretion not as yet isolated), is employed as a chemical messenger in the
regulation of the
activities of the body; in fact, its presence is essential to the activity of
the sympathetic nerve. *
Adrenalin action on any part is the same as stimulation of the sympathetic
nerve endings thereto. * Local
application [1 : 1, 000 solution] to mucous membranes promptly induces
transient ischaemia,
seen in a blanching, persisting several hours from conjunctival instillation. * Its
action is very prompt, efficient, evanescent, owing to rapid oxidation and
therefore practically
harmless, unless too frequently repeated, when atheroma and heart lesions - myocardial
- in animals have been reported. *
Arteries, heart, supra-renal bodies and vaso-motor system are prominently
affected. * The main
action of Adrenalin is stimulation of the sympathetic endings, notably the splanchnic
area, causing constriction of the peripheral arterioles, with resulting rise
in blood pressure. * This is
especially observed in stomach, intestines; less in uterus, skin; nil in
brain and lungs. *
Furthermore, is noticed, slowing of pulse, (medullary vagus stimulation), and
strengthening of heart
beat (increased myocardial contractility), resembling Digitalis; increased
glandular activity, glycosuria;
depression of respiratory center; contraction of muscular tissue of eye, uterus,
vagina; relaxation of muscular tissue of stomach, intestines, bladder. Uses - Its
chief therapeutic use depends on its vaso-constriction action; therefore a
most powerful and prompt
astringent and haemostatic; and invaluable in checking capillary
haemorrhages, from all
parts, where local or direct application is feasible : nose, ear, mouth,
throat, larynx, stomach,
rectum, uterus, bladder. -
Hemorrhagic condition not due to defective coagulation of the blood. - Complete
bloodlessness, ischaemia, may be induced with impunity. - Locally,
solutions [1 : 10, 000-1 : 1, 000] sprayed or applied on cotton have been
very efficient
in bloodless operations about the eye, nose, throat, and larynx. -
Congestions of the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses, also hay fever, have been
markedly alleviated
by warm spray of Adrenalin chloride, 1 : 5, 000. - Here
compare, Hepar 1x, which will start up secretions and so facilitate drainage. - Werlhoff's
disease, hypodermically, 1 : 1, 000. -
Externally, it has been used in neuritis, neuralgia, reflex pains, gout,
rheumatism, as an ointment,
1-2 m. of (1 : 1, 000) solution, along the nerve trunk at point of skin
nearest its origin
which could be reached (H.G. Carlton). -
Therapeutically, Adrenalin has been suggested in acute congestion of lungs,
Asthma, Grave's
and Addison's diseases, arterio-sclerosis, chronic aortitis, angina pectoris, haemophilia
chlorosis, hay fever, serum rashes, acute urticaria, etc. - Dr. P.
Jousset reports success in treating, homoeopathically, cases of angina and of
aortitis, sub-acute
and chronic, when Adrenalin has been prescribed per os and in infinitesimal
dose. - The
symptom guiding to this is, Sensation of thoracic constriction with anguish. - This,
with vertigo, nausea and vomiting have been produced by the drug. -
Abdominal pain. Shock or heart failure during anesthesia, as it causes very
prompt rise of blood
pressure by its action on nerve endings in the vessel wall. Dose -
Hypodermically, 1-5 m. [1 : 1, 000 solution, as chloride] - diluted
in water. -
Internally, 5 - 30 m. of 1 : 1, 000 solution. - Caution. - -On
account of its affinity for oxygen, the drug easily decomposes in watery and
dilute acid solutions. - The
solution must be protected from air and light. - It must
not be too frequently repeated, owing to cardiac and arterial lesions. - For
homoeopathic use 2x to 6x attenuation. Aesculus
hippocastanum (horse
chestnut) * The
action of this drug is most marked on the lower bowel, producing engorged haemorrhoidal
veins, with characteristic backache, with absence of actual constipation. * Much
pain but little bleeding. * Venous
stasis general, varicose veins of purple color; everything is slowed down,
digestion, heart,
bowels, etc. * Torpor
and congestion of the liver and portal system, with constipation. * The back
aches and gives out and unfits the patient for business. * Flying
pains all over. * Fullness
in various parts, dry, swollen mucous membranes. * Throat
with haemorrhoidal conditions. Head -
Depressed and irritable. - Head
dull, confused, aching as from a cold. - Pressure
in forehead, with nausea, followed by stitches in right hypochondrium. - Pain
from occiput to frontal region, with bruised sensation of the scalp; worse in
the morning. -
Neuralgic stitches from right to left through forehead, followed by flying
pains in epigastrium. - Vertigo
when sitting and walking. Eyes - Heavy
and hot, with lachrymation, with enlarged blood vessels. - Eyeballs
sore. Nose - Dry;
inspired air feels cold, nasal passages sensitive to it. Coryza, sneezing. - Pressure
at root of nose. - Membrane
over turbinate bones distended and boggy, dependent upon hepatic disorders. Mouth - Scalded
feeling. - Metallic
taste. -
Salivation. - Tongue
thickly coated, feels as if scalded. Throat - Hot,
dry, raw, stitching pain into ears when swallowing. -
Follicular pharyngitis connected with hepatic congestion. - Veins in
pharynx distended and tortuous. - Throat
sensitive to inspired air; feels excoriated and constricted, burns like fire
on swallowing,
in afternoon. - Early
stages of atrophic pharyngitis in dried-up, bilious subjects. - Hawking
of ropy mucus of sweetish taste. Stomach - Weight
of a stone, with gnawing, aching pain; most manifest about three hours after
meals. -
Tenderness and fullness in region of liver. Abdomen - Dull
aching in liver and epigastrium. - Pain at
umbilicus. -
Jaundice; throbbing in hypogastrium and pelvis. Rectum - Dry,
aching. - Feels
full of small sticks. - Anus
raw, sore. - Much
pain after stool, with prolapse. -
Haemorrhoids, with sharp shooting pains up the back; blind and bleeding;
worse during climacteric. - Large,
hard, dry stools. - Mucous
membrane seems swollen and obstructs the passage. -
Irritation caused by ascarides and aids their expulsion. - Burning
in anus with chills up and down back. Urinary -
Frequent, scant, dark, muddy, hot urine. - Pain in
kidneys, especially left and ureter. Male -
Discharge of prostatic fluid at stool. Female - Constant
throbbing behind symphysis pubis. -
Leucorrhoea, with lameness of back across the sacro-iliac articulation; dark
yellow, sticky corroding;
worse after menses. Chest - Feels
constricted. - Heart's
action full and heavy, can feel pulsations all over. -
Laryngitis; coughs depending on hepatic disorders; hot feeling in chest; pain
around heart in haemorrhoidal
subjects. Extremities - Aching
and soreness in limbs, in left acromion process with shooting down arms;
finger tips numb. Back - Lameness
in neck; aching between shoulder blades; region of spine feels weak; back and legs give
out. - Backache
affecting sacrum and hips; worse walking or stooping. - When
walking feet turn under. - Soles
feel sore, tired, and swell. - Hands
and feet swell, and become red after washing, feel full. Fever - Chill at
4 p.m. -
Chilliness up and down back. - Fever 7
to 12 p.m. - Evening
fever, skin hot and dry. - Sweat
profuse and hot with the fever. Modalities - Worse,
in morning on awaking, and from any motion, walking; from moving bowels;
after eating,
afternoon, standing. - Better,
cool open air. Relationship - Aesculus
glabra - Ohio-Buckeye Proctitis. - Very
painful, dark purple, external haemorrhoids, with constipation and vertigo
and portal congestion. - Speech
thick, tickling in throat, impaired vision, paresis. -
Phytolacca (throat dry, more often in acute cases.) Negundium Americanum -
Box-elder - (Engorgements
of rectum and piles with great pain, ten-drop doses of tincture every two hours.)
Compare also : Aloe, Collinson. Nux. Sulphur. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Aethiops
mineralis (sulph.
and quicksilver, or black sulphide mercury) * This
preparation is of use in scrofulous affections, ophthalmia, otorrhoea,
painful, irritating, scabby
eruptions, hereditary syphilis. Skin -
Eruptions. -
Favus-like, scrofulous, herpetic and eczematous. Dose - The
lower triturations, especially the second decimal. Relationship - Aethiops
antimonialis - (Hydrargyrum stibiato sulfuratum.) - (often more effective
than the above in
scrofulous eruptions, glandular swellings, otorrhoea and scrofulous eye
affections, corneal
ulcers. Third trituration.) Compare : Calc.; Sil.; Psorin. Aethusa
cynapium (fool's
parsley) * The
characteristic symptoms relate mainly to the brain and nervous system,
connected with gastro-intestinal
disturbance. * Anguish,
crying, and expression of uneasiness and discontent, lead to this remedy most frequently
in disease in children, during dentition, summer complaint, when, with the diarrhoea,
there is marked inability to digest milk, and poor circulation. * Symptoms
set in with violence. Mind -
Restless, anxious, crying. - Sees
rats, cats, dogs, etc. -
Unconscious, delirious. -
Inability to think, to fix the attention. - Brain
fag. - Idiocy
may alternate with furor and irritability. Head - Feels
bound up, or in a vise. -
Occipital pain extending down spine; better lying down and by pressure. - Head
symptoms relieved by expelling flatus [Sanguin.] and by stool. - Hair feels
pulled. Vertigo with drowsiness, with palpitation; head hot after vertigo
ceases. Eyes -
Photophobia; swelling of Meibomian glands. - Rolling
of eyes on falling asleep. - Eyes
drawn downward; pupils dilated. Ears - Feel
obstructed. - Sense of
something hot from ears. - Hissing
sound. Nose - Stopped
up with much thick mucus. - Herpetic
eruption on tip of nose. - Frequent
ineffectual desire to sneeze. Face - Puffed,
red-spotted, collapsed. -
Expression anxious, full of pain; linea nasalis marked. Mouth - Dry. - Aphthae. - Tongue
seems too long. - Burning
and pustules in throat, with difficult swallowing. Stomach -
Intolerance of milk; vomiting as soon as swallowed or in large curds. - Hungry
after vomiting. -
Regurgitation of food about an hour after eating. - Violent
vomiting of a white frothy matter. - Nausea
at sight of food. - Painful
contraction of stomach. -
Vomiting, with sweat and great weakness, accompanied by anguish and distress,
followed by
sleepiness. - Stomach
feels turned upside down, with burning feeling up to the chest. - Tearing
pains in the stomach extending to oesophagus. Abdomen - Cold,
internal and external, with aching pain in bowels. - Colic,
followed by vomiting, vertigo, and weakness. - Tense,
inflated, and sensitive. - Bubbling
sensation around navel. Stool -
Undigested, thin, greenish, preceded by colic, with tenesmus, and followed by
exhaustion and
drowsiness. - Cholera
infantum; child cold, clammy, stupid, with staring eyes and dilated pupils. -
Obstinate constipation; feels as if all bowel action is lost. -
Choleraic affections in old age. Urinary - Cutting
pain in bladder, with frequent urging. - Pain in
kidneys. Female -
Lancinating pains in sexual organs. - Pimples;
itching when warm. - Menses
watery. - Swelling
of mammary glands, with lancinating pains. Respiratory -
Difficult, oppressed, anxious respiration; crampy constriction. -
Sufferings render patient speechless. Heart - Violent
palpitation, with vertigo, headache and restlessness. - Pulse
rapid, hard and small. Back and
extremities - Want of
power to stand up or hold head up. - Back
feels as if in a vise. - Aching
in small of back. - Weakness
of lower extremities. - Fingers
and thumbs clenched. - Numbness
of hands and feet. - Violent
spasms. - Squinting
of eyes downward. Skin -
Excoriation of thighs in walking. - Easy
perspiration. - Surface
of body cold and covered with clammy sweat. Lymphatic glands swollen. - Itching
eruption around joints. - Skin of
hands dry and shrunken. -
Ecchymosis. - Anasarca. Fever - Great
heat; no thirst. - Profuse,
cold sweat. - Must be
covered during sweat. Sleep -
Disturbed by violent startings; cold perspiration. - Dozing
after vomiting or stool. - Child is
so exhausted, it falls asleep at once. Modalities - Worse ,
3 to 4 a.m. , and evenings; warmth, summer. - Better
in open air and company. - Compare
: Athamantha (confused head, vertigo better lying down, bitter taste and
saliva. Hands and
feet icy cold); Antimon.; Calc.; Ars.; Cicuta. -
Complementary : Calc. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Agaricus
muscarius (toad
stool-bug agaric) * This
fungus contains several toxic compounds, the best known of which is Muscarin. * The
symptoms of poisoning do not develop at once, usually twelve to fourteen
hours elapse before the
initial attack. * There is
no antidote, treatment, entirely symptomatic (Schneider). * Agaricus
acts as an intoxicant to the brain, producing more vertigo and delirium than alcohol,
followed by profound sopor with lowered reflexes. Jerking, twitching,
trembling, and itching are strong indications. Incipient
phthisis; is related to the tubercular diathesis, anaemia, chorea, twitching
ceases during
sleep. Various
forms of neuralgia and spasmodic affections, and neurotic skin troubles are
pictured in the
symptomatology of this remedy. It
corresponds to various forms of cerebral excitement rather than congestion. Sensation
as if pierced by needles of ice. Thus, in
delirium of fevers, alcoholism, etc. General
paralysis. Sensitive
to pressure and cold air. Symptoms
appear diagonally as right arm and left leg. Pains are
accompanied by sensation of cold, numbness and tingling. Mind - Sings,
talks, but does not answer. -
Loquacity. - Aversion
to work. -
Indifference. - Fearlessness.
Delirium characterized by singing, shouting, and muttering; rhymes and prophesies. - Begins
with paroxysm of yawning. - The
provings bring out four phases of cerebral excitement. - 1.
Slight stimulation - shown by increased cheerfulness, courage, loquacity,
exalted fancy. - 2. More
decided intoxication - great mental excitement and incoherent talking,
immoderate gaity
alternates with melancholy. -
Perception of relative size of objects is lost, takes long steps and jumps
over small objects as if they
were trunks of trees - a small hole appears as a frightful chasm, a spoonful
of water an immense
lake. - Physical
strength is increased, can lift heavy loads. - With it
much twitching. - 3. Third
stage produces a condition of furious or raging delirium, screaming, raving,
wants to injure
himself, etc. - 4.
Fourth stage - mental depression, languor, indifference, confusion,
disinclination to work, etc. - We do
not get the active cerebral congestion of Belladonna, but a general nervous excitement
such as is found in delirium tremens, delirium of fevers, etc. Head - Vertigo
from sunlight, and on walking. - Head in
constant motion. - Falling
backward, as if a weight in occiput. - Lateral
headache, as if from a nail. [Coff.; Ignat.] - Dull headache
from prolonged desk-work. - Icy
coldness, like icy needles, or splinters. -
Neuralgia with icy cold head. - Desire
to cover head warmly. [Silica.] - Headache
with nose-bleed or thick mucous discharge. Eyes - Reading
difficult, as type seems to move, to swim. -
Vibrating specters. - Double
vision [Gels.], dim and flickering. -
Asthenopia from prolonged strain, spasm of accommodation. -
Twitching of lids and eyeballs. [Codein.] Margins of lids red; itch and burn
and agglutinate. - Inner
angles very red. Ears - Burn and
itch, as if frozen. -
Twitching of muscles about the ear and noises. Nose - Nervous
nasal disturbances. - Itching
internally and externally. -
Spasmodic sneezing after coughing; sensitiveness; watery non-inflammatory
discharge. - Inner angles
very red. - Fetid,
dark, bloody discharge. -
Nosebleed in old people. -
Sensation of soreness in nose and mouth. Face - Facial
muscles feel stiff; twitch; face itches and burns. -
Lancinating, tearing pain in cheeks, as of splinters. -
Neuralgia, as if cold needles ran through nerves or sharp ice touched them. Mouth - Burning
and smarting on lips. - Herpes
on lips. -
Twitching. - Taste
sweet. - Aphthae
on roof of mouth. - Splinter
like pains in tongue. - Thirsty
all the time. - Tremulous
tongue. [Lach.] - Tongue
white. Throat - Stitches
along eustachian tube to ear. - Feels
contracted. - Small
solid balls of phlegm thrown up. - Dryness
of pharynx, swallowing difficult. -
Scratching in throat; cannot sing a note. Stomach - Empty
eructations, tasting of apples. - Nervous
disturbances, with spasmodic contractions, hiccough. -
Unnatural hunger. -
Flatulent distention of stomach and abdomen. - Profuse
inodorous flatus. - Burning
in stomach about three hours after a meal, changing into a dull pressure. - Gastric
disturbance with sharp pains in liver region. Abdomen -
Stitching pains in liver, spleen [Ceanothus] and abdomen. - Stitches
under short ribs, left side. -
Diarrhoea with much fetid flatus. - Fetid
stools. Urinary - Stitches
in urethra. - Sudden
and violent urging to urinate. - Frequent
urination. Female - Menses,
increased, earlier. - Itching
and tearing, pressive pains of genitals and back. -
Spasmodic dysmenorrhaea. - Severe
bearing-down pains, especially after menopause. - Sexual
excitement. - Nipples
itch, burn. -
Complaints following parturition and coitus. -
Leucorrhoea, with much itching. Respiratory
organs - Violent
attacks of coughing that can be suppressed by effort of will, worse eating,
pain in head while
cough lasts. - Spasmodic
cough at night after falling asleep, with expectoration of little balls of
mucus. - Labored,
oppressed breathing. - Cough
ends in a sneeze. Heart -
Irregular, tumultuous palpitation, after tobacco. - Pulse
intermittent and irregular. - Cardiac
region oppressed, as if thorax were narrowed. -
Palpitation with redness of face. Back - Pain,
with sensitiveness of spine to touch; worse in dorsal region. - Lumbago;
worse in open air. - Crick in
back. -
Twitching of cervical muscles. Extremities - Stiff
all over. - Pain
over hips. -
Rheumatism better motion. - Weakness
in loins. -
Uncertain gait. -
Trembling. - Itching
of toes and feet as if frozen. - Cramp in
soles of feet. - Pain in
shin-bone. -
Neuralgia in locomotor ataxia. -
Paralysis of lower limbs, with spasmodic condition of arms. - Numbness
of legs on crossing them. -
Paralytic pain in left arm followed by palpitation. - Tearing
painful contractions in the calves. Skin - Burning,
itching, redness, and swelling, as from frostbites. - Pimples,
hard, like flea-bites. - Miliary
eruption, with intolerable itching and burning. -
Chilblains. -
Angioneurotic oedema; rosacea. - Swollen
veins with cold skin. -
Circumscribed erythematous, papular and pustular and oedematous lesions. Sleep -
Paroxysms of yawning. - Restless
from violent itching and burning. - On
falling asleep, starts, twitches, and awakes often. - Vivid
dreams. - Drowsy
in daytime. - Yawning,
followed by involuntary laughter. Fever - Very
sensitive to cool air. - Violent
attacks of heat in evening. - Copious
sweat. - Burning
spots. Modalities - Worse,
open cold air, after eating, after coitus. - In cold
weather, before a thunder-storm. - Worse,
pressure on dorsal spine, which causes involuntary laughter. - Better,
moving about slowly. Relationship - Compare
: Muscarine, the alkaloid of Agaricus (has much power over secretions,
increasing lachrymal,
salivary, hepatic, etc., but diminishing renal; probably neurotic in origin, stimulating
the terminal fibres of the secretory nerves of all these structures, hence
salivation, lachrymation
and excessive perspiration. Atropin exactly opposes Muscarine. Resembles Pilocarpin
in action). - Amanita
vernus-spring mushroom - a variety of Agar Phalloides - Death cup - active principle
is Phallin, active like Muscarine. - Amanita
phalloides (Death Cup - Deadly Agaric.) The poison is a toxalbumin,
resembling the poison
in the rattle snake and the poison excreted by the cholera and diphtheria
germs. - It acts
on the red blood corpuscles, dissolving them so that blood escapes into the alimentary
canal and the whole system is drained. - The
amount of this toxic principle is small, even handling of specimens and
breathing of spores
affects some people unpleasantly. - The
poison is slow in development. - Even 12
to 20 hours after taking it the patient feels all right, but vertigo violent
choleraic symptoms
with rapid loss of strength with death the second or third day, preceded by
stupor and
spasms. - Fatty
degeneration of liver, heart and kidneys, hemorrhages in lungs, pleura and
skin (Dr.J. Schier). - Vomiting
and purging. -
Continuous urging to stool, but no gastric, abdominal or rectal pain. - Intense
thirst for cold water, dry skin. -
Lethargic but mentally clear. - Sharp
changes from rapid to slow and from slow to rapid breathing, extreme
collapse, suppressed
urine, but no cold extremities or cramps. - Agaric.
emet. (severe vertigo; all symptoms better, cold water; longing for
ice-water; gastritis
cold sweat, vomiting sensation as if stomach was suspended on a string). -
Tamus.(chilblains and freckles). -
Cimicif.; Cann. ind.; Hyos.; Tarantula. - Antidote
: Absinth.; Coffea; Camphor. Dose - Third to
thirtieth and two hundredth potency. - In skin
affections and brain exhaustions give the lower attenuations. Agave
americana (century
plant) *
Indicated in stomachace, and painful erections in gonorrhoea. *
Strangury. *
Hydrophobia. * Scurvy;
countenance pale, gums swollen and bleeding, legs covered with dark purple blotches,
swollen, painful and hard. * Appetite
poor; bowels constipated. Relationship - Compare
: Anhalonium; Lyssin; Lach. Dose - Tincture Agnus
castus (the
chaste tree) * The most
effective point of attack of Agnus upon the organism is the sexual organism. * It
lowers sexual vitality, with corresponding mental depression and loss of
nervous energy. * It shows
this distinctive influence in both sexes, but is more pronounced in men. *
Premature old age from abuse of sexual power. * History
of repeated gonorrhoea. * A
prominent remedy for sprains and strains. * Gnawing
itching in all parts, especially eyes. *
Tachycardia caused by tobacco in neurotic young men. Mind - Sexual
melancholy. - Fear of
death. - Sadness
with impression of speedy death. -
Absentminded, forgetful, lack of courage. - Illusion
of smell - herrings, musk. - Nervous
depression and mental forebodings. Eyes - Pupils
dilated. [Bell.] Itching about eyes; photophobia. Nose - Odor of
herring or musk. - Aching
in dorsum better pressure. Abdomen - Spleen
swollen, sore. - Stools
soft, recede, difficult. - Deep
fissures in anus. - Nausea
with sensation as if intestines were pressed downwards; wants to support
bowels. Male - Yellow
discharge from urethra. - No
erections. -
Impotence. Parts cold, relaxed. Desire gone. [Selen.; Con.; Sabal.] Scanty
emission without ejaculation. - Loss of
prostatic fluid on straining. - Gleety
discharge. -
Testicles, cold, swollen, hard, and painful. Female - Scanty
menses. -
Abhorrence of sexual intercourse. -
Relaxation of genitals, with leucorrhoea. -
Agalactia; with sadness. -
Sterility. -
Leucorrhoea staining yellow; transparent. -
Hysterical palpitation with nose bleed. Relationship - Compare
:Selenium; Phosph. ac.; Camphor; Lycop. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Agraphis
nutans (bluebell) * A
relaxed condition of the system generally and a proneness to take cold on
exposure to cold
winds. Catarrhal
conditions; obstruction of nostrils. Mucous
diarrhoea from cold. Chill from
cold winds. Throat and
ear troubles with tendency to free discharge from mucous membranes. Mutinism
of childhood unconnected with deafness. Relationship - Compare
: Hydrast.; Cepa; Calc. phos.; Sulph. jod.; Calc. jod. Dose - Third
potency. - Single
doses of tincture. (Dr. Cooper). Ailanthus
glandulosa (chinese
sumach) * This
remedy shows by its peculiar skin symptoms its pronounced power of
disorganizing the blood,
causing conditions we meet with in low fevers, low types of eruptive
diseases, diphtheria,
follicular tonsillitis, Streptococcus infection, Hemorrhagic diathesis, etc. * The skin
appears livid or purplish; face dark as mahogany, hot; sordes; throat
swollen, purple,
livid; semi-conscious, delirious; weak pulse, general torpor and prostration. * Symptoms
remarkably alike to malignant scarlatina. *
Diarrhoea, dysentery and great weakness are very marked. * Adynamia
characterizes all its conditions. *
Lividity, stupor and malignancy. * Mucous
membranes hemorrhagic and ulcerative [Lach. Ars.] Head - General
stupor, with sighing. - Confused
mind, mental depression. -
Headache, frontal, with drowsiness. - Passive
congestion headaches. -
Suffused, dilated eyes; photophobia. - Face
dusky. - Thin,
copious, ichorous, bloody nasal discharge. Throat -
Inflamed, oedematous, dusky red. - Much
swelling, internal and external. - Dry,
rough, scraping, choking feeling. - Neck
tender and swollen. - Hoarse,
croupy voice. - Tongue
dry and brown. Teeth covered with sordes. Pain in swallowing extends to the
ears. Respiratory - Hurried
breathing; irregular. - Dry,
hacking cough. - Lungs
sore and tired. Sleep - Drowsy,
restless. - Heavy,
disturbed, unrefreshing. Skin - Miliary,
livid rash, returns annually. - Large
blisters filled with dark serum. -
Irregular, patchy, livid eruption, disappearing on pressure. - Cold. -
Raynaud's disease. Relationship -
Antidotes : Rhus; Nux. - Compare
: Ammon. carb.; Bapt.; Arn.; Mur. ac.; Lach.; Rhus. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Aletris
farinosa (stargrass) * An
anaemic, relaxed condition, especially of the female organism, is portrayed
by this remedy. * The
patient is tired all the time, and suffers from prolapsus, leucorrhoea,
rectal distress, etc. * Marked
anaemia. *
Chlorotic girls and pregnant women. Mind - Power
and energy weakened. - Confused
feelings. - Cannot
concentrate mind. -
Fainting, with vertigo. Mouth - Much
frothy saliva. Stomach - Disgust
for food. - Least
food causes distress. - Fainting
spells, with vertigo. - Vomiting
during pregnancy. - Nervous
dyspepsia. -
Flatulent colic. Rectum - Loads up
with faeces - paretic condition. - Stool
large, hard, difficult, great pain. Female -
Premature and profuse menses, with labor-like pains.[Bell.; Cham.; Kali c.;
Plat.] Retarded and scanty
flow. (Senecio.) - Uterus
seems heavy. -
Prolapse, with pain in right inguinal region. -
Leucorrhoea due to weakness and anemia. - Habitual
tendency to abortion. - Muscular
pains during pregnancy. Relationship - Compare
: Helonias.; Hydrastis.; Tanacet.; China. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. Alfalfa (medicago
sativa. california clover or lucerne) * From its
action on the sympathetic, Alfalfa favorably influences nutrition, evidenced
in "toning
up" the appetite and digestion resulting in greatly improved mental and
physical vigor,
with gain in weight. *
Disorders characterized by malnutrition are mainly within its therapeutic
range, for example,
neurasthenia, splanchnic blues, nervousness, insomnia, nervous indigestion,
etc. * Acts as
a fat producer, corrects tissue waste. *
Deficient lactation. *
Increases quality and quantity of milk in nursing mothers. * Its
pronounced urinary action suggests it clinically in diabetes insipidus and
phosphaturia; and it is
claimed to allay vesical irritability of prostatic hypertrophy. * The
rheumatic diathesis seems especially amenable to its action. Mind - It
induces mental exhilaration of buoyancy, i.e. , a general feeling of well
being; clear and bright, so
that all blues are dissipated. - Dull,
drowsy, stupid [Gels.]; gloomy and irritable, worse during evening. Head - Dull,
heavy feeling in occiput, in and above the eyes, worse toward evening. - Pain in
left side of head. - Violent
headache. Ears - Stuffed
feeling in eustachian tubes [Kali mur.] at night; patulous in morning. Stomach -
Increased thirst. - Appetite
impaired, but chiefly increased even to bulimia. - He must
eat frequently, so that he cannot wait for regular meals; hungry in forenoon.
[Sul.] - Much
nibbling of food and craving for sweets. Abdomen -
Flatulence with distention. -
Shifting, flatulent pain along colon several hours after meals. -
Frequent, loose, yellow, painful stools, with burning of flatulence. - Chronic
appendicitis. Urine - Kidneys
inactive; frequent urging to urinate. -
Polyuria. [Phos. ac.] -
Increased elimination of urea, indican and phosphates. Sleep - Slept
better than usual, especially in early morning; it induces quiet, reposeful
and refreshing
sleep. Relationship - Compare
: Avena sat.; Dipodium punct.; Gels.; Hydr.; Kali phos.; Phos. ac.; Zinc. Dose - The best
results are elicited with material doses (5-10) drops of tincture, several
times daily. - Continue
its use until tonic effects ensue. Allium
cepa (red
onion) * A
picture of coryza, with acrid nasal discharge and laryngeal symptoms, eye
secretion bland;
singers' cold, worse in warm room and toward evening; better in open air is
presented by this
remedy. *
Specially adapted to phlegmatic patients; colds in damp cold weather. *
Neuralgic pains, like a fine thread, following amputations or injuries to
nerves. *
Traumatic chronic neuritis. * Burning
in nose, mouth, throat, bladder and skin. *
Sensation of glowing heat on different parts of the body. Head -
Catarrhal headache, mostly in forehead; worse in warm room towards evening. -
Thread-like pains in face. - Headache
ceases during menses; returns when flow disappears. Eyes - Red. - Much
burning and smarting lachrymation. -
Sensitive to light. - Eyes
suffused and watery; profuse, bland lachrymation, better in open air. - Burning
in eyelids. Ears - Earache,
shooting in eustachian tube. Nose -
Sneezing, especially when entering a warm room. - Copious,
watery and extremely acrid discharge. - Feeling
of a lump at root of nose. -
Hay-fever. [Sabad.; Sil.; Psor.] - Fluent
coryza with headache, cough, and hoarseness. - Polypus. Stomach - Canine
hunger. - Pain in
pyloric region. - Thirst. -
Belching. - Nausea. Abdomen -
Rumbling, offensive flatus. - Pains in
left hypogastrium. - Colic
sitting, moving about. Rectum -
Diarrhoea with very offensive flatus. - Stitches
in rectum; itching and rhagades in anus. - Glowing
heat in rectum. Urinary -
Sensation of weakness in bladder and urethra. -
Increased secretion of urine with coryza. - Urine
red with much pressure and burning in urethra. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. Hacking cough on inspiring cold air. Tickling in larynx.
Sensation as if larynx is split
or torn. Oppressed breathing from pressure in middle of chest. -
Constricted feeling in region of epiglottis. - Pain
extending to ear. Extremities - Lame
joints. - Ulcers
on heel. - Painful
affections of fingers about nails. neuralgia of stump. - Bad
effects from getting feet wet. - Limbs,
especially arms, feel sore and tired. Sleep - Yawning
with headache and drowsiness. - Gaping
in deep sleep. - Dreams. - Wakes at
2 a.m. Modalities - Worse,
in the evening, in warm room. - Better,
in open air, and in cold room. Relationship - Compare
: Gels.; Euph.; Kali hyd.; Aconite; Ipecac. -
Complementary : Phosphor.; Thuja; Puls. -
Antidotes : Arn.; Cham.; Verat. Dose - Third
potency. Allium
sativum (garlic) * Acts
directly on intestinal mucous membrane increasing peristalsis. * Colitis,
with pathological flora. * Has
vaso-dilatory properties. * Arterial
hypotension begins usually in 30 to 45 minutes after twenty to forty drop
doses of the
tincture. Adapted to
fleshy subjects with dyspepsia and catarrhal affections. High
livers. Patients
who eat a great deal more, especially meat, than they drink. Cough and
expectoration diminishes, temperature becomes normal, weight is gained, and sleep
becomes regular. Head - Heavy;
pulsation in temples; catarrhal deafness. Mouth - Much
sweetish saliva after meals and at night. -
Sensation of a hair on tongue or throat. Stomach -
Voracious appetite. - Burning
eructations. - Least
change in diet causes trouble. -
Constipation, with constant dull pains in bowels. - Tongue
pale, red papillae. Respiratory - Constant
rattling of mucus in bronchi. - Cough in
the morning after leaving bedroom, with mucous expectoration, which is tenacious
and difficult to raise. -
Sensitive to cold air. - Dilated
bronchi, with fetid expectoration. - Darting
pain in chest. Female - Pain in
swelling of breasts. - Eruption
in vagina and on breasts and vulva during menses. Relationship - Allium
Sat. according to Dr. Teste, belongs to the Bryonia group, including Lycopod. - Nux. - Colocy,
Digital and Ignatia which affect deeply all flesh eating animals and hardly
at all vegetarians. - Hence
their special applicability to meat eaters rather than to exclusive
vegetarians. - Compare
: Capsicum; Arsenic; Senega; Kali nit. -
Complementary : Arsenic. - Antidote
: Lycopod. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. - In
tuberculosis, dose, four to six grammes in moderate state of dessication
daily, in divided doses. Alnus
rubra (red
alder) * Has some
reputation as a remedy for skin affections, glandular enlargements, and indigestion
from imperfect secretion of gastric juice. * It
stimulates nutrition, and thus acts favorably upon strumous disorders,
enlarged glands, etc. *
Ulcerated mucous membranes of mouth and throat. * Fingers
covered by crust caused by pustules, disagreeable odor. *
Indigestion from imperfect secretion of gastric juice. Female -
Leucorrhoea, with erosions of cervix, bleeding easily. -
Amenorrhoea, with burning pains from back to pubis. Skin - Chronic
herpes. - Enlarged
sub-maxillary glands. - Eczema,
prurigo. - Purpura
haemorrhagica. -
Poison-oak. - Use
locally. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. Aloe
socotrina (socotrine
aloes) * An
excellent remedy to aid in re-establishing physiological equilibrium after
much dosing, where
disease and drug symptoms are much mixed. * There is
no remedy richer in symptoms of portal congestion and none that has given
better clinical
results, both for the primary pathological condition and secondary phenomena. * Bad
effects from sedentary life or habits. *
Especially suitable to lymphatic and hypochondriacal patients. * The
rectal symptoms usually determine the choice. * Adapted
to weary people, the aged, and phlegmatic, old beer-drinkers. *
Dissatisfied and angry about himself, alternating with lumbago. * Heat
internally and externally. * Has been
used successfully in the treatment of consumption by giving the pure juice. Head - Headache
alternates with lumbago, with intestinal and uterine affections. -
Disinclination to mental labor. - Aches
above forehead, with heaviness in eyes, must partially close them. - Headache
after stool. - Dull,
pressive pain; worse from heat. Eyes -
Compelled to make small during pain in forehead. -
Flickering before eyes. - Redness
of eyes with yellow vision. - Pain
deep in orbits. Face - Marked
redness of lips. Ears - Cracking
when chewing. - Sudden
explosion and clashing in left ear. - Tinkling
as of some thin, shivered, metallic globe in head. Nose - Coldness
of tip. - Bleeding
in morning on awakening. - Full of
crusts. Mouth - Taste
bitter and sour. -
Tasteless eructations. - Lips
cracked and dry. Throat - Thick
lumps of tough mucus. - Varicose
condition of veins in pharynx. - Dry,
scrapy feeling. Stomach - Aversion
to meat. - Longing
for juicy things. - After
eating, flatulence, pulsation in rectum. and sexual irritation. - Nausea,
with headache. - Pain in
pit when making false step. Abdomen - Pain
around navel, worse pressure. - Fullness
in region of liver, pain under right ribs. - Abdomen
feels full, heavy, hot, bloated. -
Pulsating pain around navel. - Weak
feeling, as if diarrhoea would come on. - Great
accumulation of flatus, pressing downwards, causing distress in lower bowels. -
Sensation of plug between symphysis pubis and os coccygis. with urging to
stool. - Colic
before and during stool. - Burning,
copious flatus. Rectum - Constant
bearing down in rectum; bleeding, sore, and hot; relieved by cold water. - Feeling
of weakness and loss of power of sphincter ani. - Sense of
insecurity in rectum. when passing flatus. -
Uncertain whether gas or stool will come. - Stool
passes without effort, almost unnoticed. - Lumpy,
watery stool. -
Jelly-like stools, with soreness in rectum after stool. - A lot of
mucus, with pain in rectum after stool. -
Haemorrhoids protrude like grapes; very sore and tender; better cold water
application. - Burning
in anus and rectum. - Constipation,
with heavy pressure in lower part of abdomen. -
Diarrhoea from beer. Urinary -
Incontinence in aged, bearing-down sensation and enlarged prostate. - Scanty
and high colored. Female - Bearing
down in rectum, worse standing and during menses. - Uterus
feels heavy, cannot walk much on that account. -
Labor-like pains in loins; extend down legs. -
Climacteric haemorrhage. - Menses
too early and too profuse. Respiratory - Winter
coughs, with itching. -
Difficult respiration, with stitches from liver to chest. Back - Pain in
small of back; worse moving. - Stitches
through sacrum. - Lumbago
alternating with headache and piles. Extremities - Lameness
in all limbs. - Drawing
pains in joints. - Soles
pain when walking. Modalities - Worse
early morning; summer; heat; in hot, dry weather; after eating or drinking. - Better.
from cold, open air. Relationship -
Complementary : Sulphur. compare : Kali bich.; Lycop.; Allium sat. -
Antidotes : Opium; Sulph. Dose - Sixth
potency and higher. - In
rectal conditions, a few doses of the third, then wait. Alstonia
scholaris (dita
bark) * Malarial
diseases, with diarrhoea, dysentery, anaemia, feeble digestion, are the
general conditions
suggesting this remedy. *
Characteristics are the gone sensation in stomach and sinking in abdomen,
with debility. * A tonic
after exhausting fevers. Abdomen - Violent
purging and cramp in bowels. - Heat and
irritation in lower bowels. - Camp
diarrhoea, bloody stool, dysentery; diarrhoea from bad water and malaria. - Painless
watery stools. [Phosph. ac.] Diarrhoea immediately after eating. Relationship - Compare
: Similar in action to Alstonia constricta, the bitter bark or native quinine
of Australia. - Ditain
(active principle, is anti-periodic, like quinine, but without unpleasant
effects). -
Cinchona(similar in diarrhoea, chronic dyspepsia and debility). -
Hydrastis; Fer. cit. et chin. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. - Locally,
for ulcers and rheumatic pains. Alumen (common
potash alum) * The
clinical application of this remedy points to its bowel symptoms, both in
obstinate constipation
and in haemorrhage from bowels in the course of typhoid - one phase of the paralytic
weakness of the muscles in all parts of the body. * Tendency
to induration is also marked, a low form of tissue-making is favored. *
Hardening of tissues of tongue, rectum, uterus, etc.; ulcers with indurated
base. * Adapted
to old people, especially bronchial catarrhs. *
Sensation of dryness and constriction. * Mental
paresis; dysphagia especially to liquids. * Tendency
to induration, Scirrhus of the tongue. Head - Burning
pain as of weight on top of lead better by pressure of hand. - Vertigo,
with weakness in pit of stomach. -
Alopecia. Throat - Throat
relaxed. - Mucous
membrane red and swollen. - Cough. - Tickling
in throat. - Tendency
to throat colds. - Enlarged
and indurated tonsils. - Burning
pain down the oesophagus. - Complete
aphonia. - Every
cold settles in throat. -
Constriction of oesophagus. Heart -
Palpitation, from lying down on right side. Rectum -
Constipation of the most aggravated kind. - No
desire for stool for days. - Violent
ineffectual urging to stool. - No
ability to expel stool. -
Marble-like masses pass, but rectum still feels full. - Itching
after stool. - Itching
in anus. - Long
lasting pain and smarting in rectum after stool; also haemorrhoids. - Yellow,
like an infant's. -
Haemorrhage from bowels. Female - Tendency
to induration of neck of uterus and mammary glands. [Carb. an.; Con.] - Chronic
yellow vaginal discharge. - Chronic
gonorrhoea, yellow, with little lumps along urethra. - Aphthous
patches in vagina. [Caul.] - Menses
watery. Respiratory -
Haemoptysis, great weakness of chest; difficult to expel mucus. - Copious,
ropy morning expectoration in old people. - Asthma. Skin - Ulcers,
with indurated base. - To be
thought of in indurated glands, epithelioma, etc.; veins become varicose and
bleed. -
Indurations resulting from long-continued inflammatory irritations. - Glands
inflame and harden. -
Alopecia, Scrotal eczema and on back of penis. Extremities - Weakness
of all muscles, especially arms and legs. -
Constricted feeling around limbs. Modalities - Worse,
cold except headache, which is relieved by cold. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. - The very
highest potencies have proved efficacious. - Powdered
alum, 10 grains, placed on tongue, said to arrest an attack of asthma. Alumina (oxide et
aluminum-argilla) * A very
general condition corresponding to this drug is dryness of mucous membranes
and skin, and
tendency to paretic muscular states. * Old
people, with lack of vital heat, or prematurely old, with debility. * Sluggish
functions, heaviness, numbness, and staggering, and the characteristic constipation
find an excellent remedy in Alumina. *
Disposition to colds in the head, and eructations in spare, dry, thin
subjects. * Delicate
children, products of artificial baby foods. Mind -
Low-spirited; fears loss of reason. - Confused
as to personal identity. - Hasty, hurried. - Time
passes slowly. - Variable
mood. - Better
as day advances. - Suicidal
tendency when seeing knife or blood. Head -
Stitching, burning pain in head, with vertigo, worse in morning, but relieved
by food. - Pressure
in forehead as from a tight hat. -
Inability to walk except with eyes open. -
Throbbing headache, with constipation. - Vertigo,
with nausea; better after breakfast. - Falling
out of hair; scalp itches and is numb. Eyes - Objects
look yellow. - Eyes
feel cold. - Lids
dry, burn, smart, thickened, aggravated in morning; chronic conjunctivitis. - Ptosis. -
Strabismus. Ears - Humming;
roaring. -
Eustachian tube feels plugged. Nose - Pain at
root of nose. - Sense of
smell diminished. - Fluent
coryza. - Point of
nose cracked, nostrils sore, red; worse touch. - Scabs
with thick yellow mucus. - Tettery
redness. - Ozoena
atrophica sicca. -
Membranes distended and boggy. Face - Feels as
if albuminous substance had dried on it. -
Blood-boils and pimples. -
Twitching of lower jaw. - Rush of
blood to face after eating. Mouth - Sore. - Bad odor
from it. - Teeth
covered with sordes. - Gums
sore, bleeding. - Tensive
pain in articulation of jaw when opening mouth or chewing. Throat - Dry,
sore; food cannot pass, oesophagus contracted. - Feels as
if splinter or plug were in throat. -
Irritable, and relaxed throat. - Looks
parched and glazed. -
Clergyman's sore throat in thin subjects. - Thick,
tenacious mucus drops from posterior nares. - Constant
inclination to clear the throat. Stomach - Abnormal
cravings - chalk, charcoal, dry food, tea-grounds. -
Heartburn; feels constricted. - Aversion
to meat. [Graph.; Arn.; Puls.] - Potatoes
disagree. - No
desire to eat. - Can
swallow but small morsels at a time. -
Constriction of oesophagus. Abdomen - Colic,
like painter's colic. - Pressing
in both groins toward sexual organs. -
Left-sided abdominal complaints. Stool - Hard.
dry, knotty; no desire. - Rectum
sore, dry, inflamed, bleeding. - Itching
and burning at anus. - Even a
soft stool is passed with difficulty. Great straining. -
Constipation of infants [Collins.; Psor.; Paraf.] and old people from
inactive rectum, and in women of
very sedentary habit. -
Diarrhoea on urinating. -
Evacuation preceded by painful urging long before stool, and then straining
at stool. Urine - Muscles
of bladder paretic, must strain at stool in order to urinate. - Pain in
kidneys, with mental confusion. - Frequent
desire to urinate in old people. -
Difficult starting. Male -
Excessive desire. -
Involuntary emissions when straining at stool. -
Prostatic discharge. Female - Menses
too early, short, scanty, pale, followed by great exhaustion. [Carb. an.;
Coccul.] Leucorrhoea
acrid, profuse transparent, ropy, with burning; worse during daytime, and
after menses. - Relieved
by washing with cold water. Respiratory - Cough
soon after waking in the morning. - Hoarse,
aphonia, tickling in larynx; wheezing, rattling respiration. - Cough on
talking or singing, in the morning. - Chest
feels constricted. -
Condiments produce cough. - Talking
aggravates soreness of chest. Back -
Stitches. - Gnawing
pain, as if from hot iron. - Pain
along cord, with paralytic weakness. Extremities - Pain in
arm and fingers, as if hot iron penetrated. - Arms
feel paralyzed. - Legs
feel asleep, especially when sitting with legs crossed. Staggers on walking.
Heels feel numb. - Soles
tender; on stepping, feel soft and swollen. - Pain in
shoulder and upper arm. - Gnawing
beneath finger nails. - Brittle
nails. -
Inability to walk, except when eyes are open or in daytime. - Spinal
degenerations and paralysis of lower limbs. Sleep -
Restless; anxious and confused dreams. - Sleepy
in morning. Skin - Chapped
and dry tettery. - Brittle
nails. -
Intolerable itching when getting warm in bed. - Must
scratch until it bleeds; then becomes painful. - Brittle
skin on fingers. Modalities - Worse,
periodically; in afternoon; from potatoes. - Worse,
in morning on awaking; warm room. - Better,
in open air; from cold washing; in evening and on alternate days. - Better.
damp weather. Relationship - Compare
: Aluminum chloridum (Pains of loco-motor ataxia. Lower trits in water). - Slag
Silico - Sulphocalcite of Alumina 3x (anal itching, piles, constipation,
flatulent distention);
Secale; Lathyr.; Plumb. Aluminum acetate solution. -
Externally a lotion for putrid wounds and skin infections. - Arrests
haemorrhage from inertia of uterus. -
Parenchymatous haemorrhage from various organs - 23 % solution. -
Haemorrhage following tonsillectomy is controlled by rinsing out nasopharynx
with a 10 % sol. -
Complementary : Bryonia. -
Antidotes : Ipecac.; Chamom. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth and higher. - Action
slow in developing. Alumina
silicata (andalusite
rock - alumina 63, silica 37 parts) * Deep
acting remedy for chronic complaints of brain, spine and nerves. *
Constriction is a marked general symptom, also constriction of orifices. * Venous
distention. *
Weakness, especially spinal. * Aching
and burning in spine. *
Formication, numbness, pain in all limbs. *
Epileptiform convulsion. * Coldness
during pains. Head -
Congestion of brain. -
Constriction of scalp. - Pain in
head, better heat, perspires. - Pain in
eyes, flickering. - Frequent
coryzas. - Swelling
and ulceration of nose. Respiratory - Catarrh
of chest, pain, raw feeling. - Feeling
of great weakness in chest. -
Stitching pains. -
Spasmodic cough with purulent viscid expectoration. Extremities -
Heaviness, jerking, numbness, aching and pains. Skin -
Formication along course of nerves, veins feel full and distended. - Sore to
touch and pressure. Modalities - Worse,
cold air, after eating, standing. - Better,
warmth, fasting, resting in bed. Dose - Higher
potencies. Ambra
grisea (ambergis
- a morbid secretion of the whale) * Suitable
to excitable, nervous children and thin, nervous patients. * Extreme
nervous hypersensitiveness. * External
numbness of whole body in the morning and weakness. * Nervous
bilious temperament. * Thin,
scrawny women. * Adapted
to hysterical subjects, or those suffering from spinal irritation, with
convulsive cough,
eructation, etc. * Also for
patients weakened by age or overwork, who are anaemic and sleepless. * Great
remedy for the aged, with impairment of all functions, weakness, coldness and numbness, usually
of single parts, fingers, arms, etc. *
One-sided complaints call for it. * Music
aggravates symptoms. *
Ebullitions and pulsations after walking in open air. *
One-sided complaints. Mind - Dread of
people, and desire to be alone. - Cannot
do anything in presence of others. -
Intensely shy, blushes easily. - Music
causes weeping. - Despair,
loathing of life. -
Fantastic illusions. - Bashful. - Loss of
love of life. -
Restless, excited, very loquacious. - Time
passes slowly. -
Thinking, difficult in the morning with old people. - Dwells
upon unpleasant things. Head - Slow
comprehension. - Vertigo,
with weakness in head and stomach. - Pressure
on front part of head with mental depression. - Tearing
pain in upper half of brain. Senile dizziness. - Rush of
blood to head, when listening to music. - Hearing
impaired. -
Epistaxis, especially in the morning. - Profuse
bleeding from teeth. - Hair
falls out. Stomach -
Eructations, with violent, convulsive cough. - Acid
eructations, like heartburn. - Distention
of stomach and abdomen after midnight. -
Sensation of coldness in abdomen. Urinary - Pain in
bladder and rectum at the same time. - Burning
in orifice of urethra and anus. - Feeling
in urethra as if a few drops passed out. - Burning
and itching in urethra while urinating. - Urine
turbid, even during emission forming a brown sediment. Female -
Nymphomania, Itching of pudendum, with soreness and swelling. - Menses
too early. - Profuse,
bluish leucorrhoea. - Worse at
night. -
Discharge of blood between periods, at every little accident. Male -
Voluptuous itching of scrotum. - Parts
externally numb; burn internally. - Violent
erections without voluptuous sensations. Respiratory -
Asthmatic breathing with eructation of gas. - Nervous,
spasmodic cough, with hoarseness and eructation, on waking in morning; worse
in presence
of people. - Tickling
in throat, larynx and trachea, chest oppressed, gets out of breath when
coughing. - Hollow,
spasmodic, barking cough, coming from deep in chest. - Choking
when hawking up phlegm. Heart -
Palpitation, with pressure in chest as from a lump lodged there, or as if
chest was obstructed. -
Conscious of the pulse. -
Palpitation in open air with pale face. Sleep - Cannot
sleep from worry; must get up. - Anxious
dreams. - Coldness
of body and twitching of limbs, during sleep. Skin - Itching
and soreness, especially around genitals. - Numbness
of skin. - Arms
"go to sleep". Extremities - Cramps
in hands and fingers, worse grasping anything. - Cramps
in legs. Modalities - Worse, music;
presence of strangers; from any unusual thing; morning, warm room. - Better,
slow motion in open air; lying on painful part; cold drinks. Relationship - Do not
confound with Amber - Succinum.q. v. - Moschus
frequently follows advantageously. - Compare
: Oleum succinum (hiccough). - Sumbul;
Castor.; Asaf.; Crocus.; Lilium. Dose - Second
and third potencies; may be repeated with advantage. Ambrosia
artemisiaefolia (rag-weed) * A remedy
for hay-fever, lachrymation and intolerable itching of the eye-lids. * Some
forms of whooping-cough. *
Respiratory tract in its entire length stopped up. * Many
forms of diarrhoea, especially during summer months, also dysentery. Nose - Watery
coryza; sneezing; watery discharge. -
Nosebleed. - Stuffed
up feeling of nose and head. -
Irritation of trachea and bronchial tubes, with asthmatic attacks. [Aral.;
Eucalypt.] - Wheezy
cough. Eyes - Smart
and burn. -
Lachrymation. Relationship - Compare
in hay-fever : Sabadilla, Wyethia; Succin. ac.; Ars. jod.; Arundo. Dose - Tincture,
to third potency; 10 drops in water during and after attack of epistaxis. - In
hay-fever high potencies. Ammoniacum
gummi (gum
ammoniac) * A remedy
for the aged and feeble, especially in chronic bronchitis. * Ill
humor. *
Sensitive to cold. *
Sensation of burning and scratching in neck and oesophagus. Head -
Catarrhal headache due to closure of frontal sinuses. Eyes - Dim
sight. - Stars
and fiery points float before eyes. - Easily
fatigued from reading. Throat - Throat
dry; worse inhaling fresh air. - Full
feeling, burning and scraping sensation. -
Immediately after eating, sensation as if something stuck in oesophagus,
causing swallowing. Respiratory -
Difficult breathing. - Chronic
bronchial catarrh. - Large
accumulation of purulent matter and feeble expectoration; worse cold weather. - Mucus
tough and hard. - Heart
beats stronger, extends to pit of stomach. - Coarse
rattling of chest in old people. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bry.; Arnica. - Compare
: Senega; Tart. emet.; Balsam Peru. Dose - Third
trituration. Ammonium
benzoicum (benzoate
of ammonia) * One of
the remedies for albuminuria, especially in the gouty. * Gout,
with deposits in joints. * Urinary
incontinence in the aged. Head - Heavy,
stupid. Face - Bloated,
swollen eyelids. - Swelling
under tongue like ranula. Urine - Smoky,
scanty. -
Albuminous and thick deposits. Back - Pain
across sacrum, with urgency to stool. - Soreness
in region of right kidney. Relationship - Compare
: Terebinth.; Benz. ac.; Ammonia salts.; Caust. - In
albuminuria compare : Kalmia; Helon; Merc. cor.; Berb.; Canth. Dose - Second
trituration. Ammonium
bromatum (bromide
of ammonia) *
Indicated in chronic laryngeal and pharyngeal catarrh, neuralgic headaches,
and obesity. *
Constrictive pain in head, chest, legs, etc. *
Irritable feeling under finger nails; relieved only by biting them. Head - Cerebral
congestion. - Feeling
of a band above ears. -
Sneezing; thick nasal discharge. Eyes - Edges of
lids red and swollen, also Meibomian glands. - Eyeballs
feel large and pain around eyes into head. Throat - Smarting
in mouth. - Tickling
in throat, with inclination to dry, spasmodic cough, especially at night. - Burning
in fauces. - White,
sticky, mucus. - Chronic
speakers' catarrh. Respiratory - Sudden,
short cough, strangling. - Tickling
in trachea and bronchial tubes. - Wakes at
3 a.m. with cough. - Feels
suffocated; continuous cough, when lying down at night; sharp pain in lungs. - Whooping
Cough. - -Dry,
spasmodic cough on lying down. Relationship - Hyos.;
Con.; Arg. nit.; Kali bich. Dose - First
potency. Ammonium
carbonicum (carbonate
of ammonia) * The
diseased conditions met by this remedy are such as we find often in rather
stout women who are
always tired and weary, take cold easily, suffer from cholera-like symptoms
before menses,
lead a sedentary life, have a slow reaction generally, and are disposed to
frequent use of the
smelling-bottle. * Too
frequent and profuse menses. * Mucous
membranes of the respiratory organs are especially affected. * Fat
patients with weak heart, wheezing, feel suffocated. * Very
sensitive to cold air. * Great
aversion to water; cannot bear to touch it. *
Malignant scarlatina, with somnolence, swollen glands, dark red sore throat,
faintly developed
eruption. * Uraemia. *
Heaviness in all organs. *
Uncleanness in bodily habits. * Swelling
of parts, glands, etc. * Acid
secretions. *
Prostration from trifles. Mind -
Forgetful, ill-humored, gloomy during stormy weather. Uncleanliness. - Talking
and hearing others talk affects greatly. - Sad,
weepy, unreasonable. Head -
Pulsating forehead; better, pressure and in warm room. - Shocks
through head. Eyes - Burning
of eyes with aversion to light. -
Eye-strain. [Nat. mur.] -
Asthenopia. - Sore canthi. Ears - Hardness
of hearing. - Shocks
through ears, eyes, and nose, when gnashing teeth. Nose -
Discharge of sharp, burning water. - Stoppage
at night, with long-continued coryza.K Cannot breathe through nose. Snuffles
of children. -
Epistaxis after washing and after eating. - Ozaena,
blows bloody mucus from nose . - Tip of
nose congested. Face - Tetters
around mouth. - Boils
and pustules, during menses. - Corners
of mouth sore, cracked, and burn. Mouth - Great
dryness of mouth and throat. -
Toothache. - Pressing
teeth together sends shocks through head, eyes, and ears. - Vesicles
on tongue. - Taste
sour; metallic. - Cracking
of jaw on chewing. Throat - Enlarged
tonsils and glands of neck. - Burning
pain all down throat. - Tendency
to gangrenous ulceration of tonsils. -
Diphtheria when nose is stopped up. Stomach - Pain at
pit of stomach, with heartburn, nausea, waterbrash, and chilliness. - Great
appetite, but easily satisfied. -
Flatulent dyspepsia. Abdomen - Noise
and pain in abdomen. -
Flatulent hernia. - Stools
difficult, hard, and knotty. - Bleeding
piles; worse during menses. - Itching
at anus. -
Protruding piles, worse after stool, better lying down. Urine - Frequent
desire; involuntary at night. - Tenesmus
of bladder. - Urine
white, sandy, bloody, copious, turbid and fetid. Male - Itching
and pain of scrotum and spermatic cords. - Erection
without desire. - Seminal
emissions. Female - Itching,
swelling and burning of pudendum. -
Leucorrhoea burning, acrid, watery. - Aversion
to the other sex. - Menses
too frequent, profuse, early, copious, clotted, black; colicky pains, and
hard, difficult
stool, with fatigue, especially of thighs; yawning and chilliness. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Cough
every morning about three o'clock, with dyspnoea, palpitation, burning in
chest; worse
ascending. - Chest
feels tired. -
Emphysema. - Much
oppression in breathing; worse after any effort, and entering warm room, or ascending
even a few steps. - Asthenic
Pneumonia. - Slow
labored, stertorous breathing; bubbling sound. - Winter
catarrh, with slimy sputum and specks of blood. -
Pulmonary oedema. Heart - Audible
palpitation with fear, cold sweat, lachrymation, inability to speak, loud
breathing and
trembling hands. - Heart
weak, wakes with difficult breathing and palpitation. Extremities - Tearing
in joints relieved by heat of bed; inclination to stretch limbs. - Hands
cold and blue; distended veins. - Fingers
swell when arm is hanging down. -
Panaritium, deep-seated periosteal pain. - Cramps
in calves and soles. - Big toe
painful and swollen. - Felons
in the beginning. - Heel
painful on standing. - Tearing
in ankle and bones of feet, better when warm in bed. Sleep -
Sleepiness during the day. - Starts
from sleep strangling. Skin - Violent
itching and burning blisters. - Scarlet
rash. - Miliary
rash. -
Malignant scarlatina. - Faintly
developed eruptions from defective vitality. -
Erysipelas in the aged, with brain symptoms. - Eczema
in the bends of extremities, between legs, about anus and genitals. Modalities - Worse,
evenings, from cold, wet weather, wet applications, washing, and during 3 to
4 a.m. , during
menses. - Better,
lying on painful side and on stomach; in dry weather. Relationship - Inimical
to Lachesis. - Similar
in action. -
Antidotes : Arnica; Camphor. - Compare
: Rhus; Muriatic acid; Tartar emet. - Of use
in poisoning by charcoal fumes. Dose - Lower
potencies deteriorate with age. - Sixth
potency best for general use. Ammonium
causticum (hydrate
of ammonia - ammonia water) * This is
a powerful cardiac stimulant. * As such
in syncope, thrombosis, haemorrhage, snake-bites, chloroform narcosis, may be given by
inhalation. The oedema
and ulceration of mucous membranes produced by this powerful drug have been utilized
as guiding symptoms for its use; hence in membranous croup with burning in oesophagus. Aphonia. See
Causticum. Respiratory -
Difficult respiration. -
Accumulation of mucus with incessant coughing. - Loss of
voice. Burning rawness in throat. - Spasm of
the glottis with suffocation; patient gasps for breath. - Pain in
oesophagus on breathing deeply. - Scraping
and burning in throat and oesophagus. - Uvula
covered with white mucus. - Nasal
diphtheria, with burning excoriating discharge. Extremities -
Excessive exhaustion and muscular debility. -
Rheumatism of shoulders. - Skin hot
and dry. Dose - First to
third potency; also five to ten minims, well diluted with water. Ammonium
iodatum (iodide of
ammonia) *
Indicated when iodine has but partially relieved its cases of laryngitis and
bronchitis, catarrhal
pneumonia, oedema of lungs. Head - Dull
headache, especially in young people, face stupid, heavy; vertigo, Meniere's
disease. Dose - Second
and third trit. - Compare
: Ammonium tartaricum (Dry hacking cough after every cold). Ammonium
muriaticum (sal
ammoniac) * A state
of prostration bordering on a typhoid state is produced by this remedy. * All
mucous secretions are increased and retained. * It is
especially adapted to fat and sluggish patients who have respiratory
troubles. * Coughs
associated with catarrhs and affections of liver. * A
tendency to irregular circulation, blood seems to be in constant turmoil,
pulsations, etc. * Many
groups of symptoms are accompanied by cough, profuse glairy secretions. * Its
periods of aggravations are peculiarly divided as to the bodily region
affected; thus the head and
chest symptoms are worse mornings, the abdominal in the afternoon, the pains
in the limbs, the
skin and febrile symptoms, in the evenings. * "Boiling"
sensation. Mind -
Melancholy, apprehensive; like from internal grief. - Desire
to cry, but cannot. -
Consequences of grief. Head - Hair
falls out, with itchings and dandruff. - Feels
full, compressed; worse mornings. Eyes - Mist
before eyes, optical illusions in incipient cataract; capsular cataract. Nose - Free
acrid, hot watery discharge corroding the lip. -
Sneezing. - Nose
sore to touch; ulcerative pain in nostrils. - Loss of
smell. Obstructed, stuffy feeling; constant and unavailing efforts to blow it
out. - Itching. Face -
Inflammatory face-ache. - Mouth
and lips sore and excoriated. Throat -
Throbbing in, and swelling of tonsils, can scarcely swallow. - Sore
spot behind uvula, relieved by eating. - Internal
and external swelling of throat with viscid phlegm. - So
touch, it cannot be hawked up. -
Tonsillitis. -
Stricture of oesophagus. Stomach - Thirst
for lemonade, regurgitation of food, bitter waterbrash. - Nausea. - Gnawing
in stomach. -
Epigastric pain immediately after eating. - Cancer
of stomach. Abdomen - Splenic
stitches, especially in the morning, with difficult breathing. - Pain
around navel. -
Abdominal symptoms appear during pregnancy. - Chronic
congestion of liver. -
Excessive fatty deposit around abdomen. - Much
flatus. - Strained
feeling in groin. Rectum - Itching
and haemorrhoids, soreness with pustules. - Hard,
crumbly stool, or covered with glairy mucus. - Stinging
in perinaeum. - Green
mucus stools alternate with constipation. - During
and after stool, burning and smarting in rectum. -
Haemorrhoids after suppressed leucorrhoea. Female - Menses
too early, too free, dark, clotted; flow more at night. - Pain as
if sprained in left side of abdomen during pregnancy. -
Diarrhoea, greenish mucous stools, and navel pain during menses. -
Leucorrhoea, like white of an egg [Alum.; Bor.; Calc.p. ]; with pain about
the navel; brown, slimy
after every urination. Respiratory -
Hoarseness and burning in larynx. - Dry,
hacking, scraping cough; worse lying on back or right side. - Stitches
in chest. - Cough
loose in afternoon, with profuse expectoration and rattling of mucus. -
Oppression of chest. - Burning
at small spots in chest. - Scanty
secretion. - Cough
with profuse salivation. Back - Icy
coldness between shoulders; not relieved by warm covering, followed by
itching. - Bruised
pain in coccyx when sitting. -
Backache, as if in a vise when sitting. Extremities - Pain as
from ulceration in finger tips. - Shooting
and tearing in tips of finger and toes. -
Ulcerative pain in heels. -
Contraction of hamstring tendons. -
Sciatica, worse sitting, better lying. -
Neuralgic pain in amputated limbs. -
Offensive sweaty feet. - Pain in
feet during menses. Skin - Itching,
generally evenings. - Blisters
on various parts. - Intense
burning better cold applications. Fever -
Chilliness evenings after lying down and on awakening, without thirst. - Heat in
palms and soles. - Sub
acute, low fevers due to unhealthy climate. - Lowest
potencies. Modalities - Better,
open air. - Worse,
head and chest symptoms in the morning; abdominal symptoms in the afternoon. Relationship -
Antidotes : Coffea; Nux; Caust. - Compare
: Calcarea; Senega; Caustic. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Ammonium
phosphoricum (phosphate
of ammonia) * A remedy
for chronic gouty patients uric acid diathesis, indicated in bronchitis and nodosities
of the joints of the fingers and backs of the hands. * Facial
paralysis. * Pain in
shoulder-joint. *
Tightness around chest. *
Heaviness of limbs, unsteady, tottering gait. * Coldness
from least draft of air. Head - Sneezing
with excessive running from nose and eyes, only in morning. Respiratory - Deep
rough cough with greenish expectoration. Urine -
Rose-colored sediment. Dose - Third
decimal trituration. Ammonium
picricum (pictrate
of ammonia) * A remedy
for malarial fever and neuralgias and so-called, bilious headaches. * Pain in
occiput and mastoid region. * Whooping
cough. Head -
Periodical neuralgia in right side of occiput; boring extends to ear, orbit,
and jaw. - Vertigo
on rising. - Periodic
bilious headaches. [Sanguin.] Dose - Third
trituration. Ammonium
valerianicum (valerianate
of ammonia) * A remedy
for nervous, hysterical people, suffering with neuralgia headaches and
insomnia. * Great
nervous erethism is always present. Heart - Pains in
cardiac region. -
Functional disturbances, tachycardia. Dose - Lower
triturations. Ampelopsis
quinquefolia (virginia
creeper) * Renal
dropsies, hydrocele, and chronic hoarseness in scrofulous patients have been benefited
by this drug. * Choleric
symptoms. *
Generally worse about 6 p.m. * Dilated
pupils. * Left
costal region sore and sensitive. * Elbow
joints pain, back sore. * Soreness
of all limbs. *
Vomiting, purging with tenesmus. * Rumbling
in abdomen. Dose - Second
to third potency. Amygdalus
persica (peach
tree) * A most
valuable remedy in vomiting of various kinds; morning sickness. *
Irritation of eyes. * Ischuria
and haematuria. Haemorrhage
from the bladder. Gastric
irritation of children; no form of food tolerated. Loss of
smell and taste. Gastric
and intestinal irritation when the tongue is elongated and pointed, tip and
edges red. Constant
nausea and vomiting. Relationship - Compare
: Amygd. amara - Bitter Almond. (Pains through tonsils, throat dark, difficult swallowing,
vomiting, cough with sore chest.) Dose - Fresh
infusion or mother tincture. Amylenum
nitrosum (amyl
nitrite) * On
inhaling this drug, it rapidly dilates all arterioles and capillaries,
producing flushings of face,
heat, and throbbing in the head. *
-Superficial arterial hyperaemia. *
Palpitation of the heart and similar conditions are readily cured by it,
especially the flushings
and other discomforts at climacteric. * Hiccough
and yawning. * Often
relieves temporarily epileptic convulsions. *
Seasickness. Head - Anxiety,
as if something might happen; must have fresh air. Surging of blood to head
and face;
sensation as if blood would start through skin, with heat and redness. -
Flushings, followed by sweat at climacteric. - Ears hyperaemic. -
Throbbing. Throat -
Constriction; collar seems too tight. Chest - Dyspnoea
and asthmatic feelings. - Great
oppression and fullness of chest; spasmodic, suffocative cough. -
Praecordial anxiety. -
Tumultous action of heart. - Pain and
constriction around heart. -
Fluttering at slightest excitement. Female -
After-pains; haemorrhage associated with facial flushing. -
Climacteric headache and flushes of heat, with anxiety and palpitation. Fever - Much
flushing of heat; sometimes followed by cold and clammy skin and profuse
sweat. -
Throbbing throughout whole body. - Abnormal
sweat after influenza. Extremities - Constant
stretching for hours. - Veins of
hands dilated; pulsations felt in tips of fingers. Relationship - Compare
: Glonoine; Lachesis. -
Antidotes : Cactus; Strychn.; Ergot. Dose - Third
potency. - For
palliations. - In all
conditions where the blood-vessels are spasmodically contracted, as in angina pectoris,
epileptic seizure, megrim, accompanied by cold, pallor, etc., also in
paroxysms of asthma,
chloroform asphyxia, inhalation of the Amyl. nit. will give immediate relief. - For this
non-homoeopathic application, two to five minims (put up in pearls) dropped
on a handkerchief
and inhaled may be required. Anacardium
orientale (marking
nut) * The
Anacardium patient is found mostly among the neurasthenics; such have a type
of nervous
dyspepsia, relieved by food; impaired memory, depression, and irritability; diminution
of senses (smell, sight, hearing). *
Syphilitic patients often suffer with these conditions. *
Intermittency of symptoms. * Fear of
examination in students. *
Weakening of all senses, sight, hearing, etc. * Aversion
to work; lacks self-confidence; irresistible desire to swear and curse. *
Sensation of a plug in various parts - eyes, rectum, bladder, etc.; also of a
band. * Empty
feeling in stomach; eating temporarily relieves all discomfort. * This is
a sure indication, often verified. * Its skin
symptoms are similar to Rhus, and it has proved a valuable antidote to
Poison-Oak. Mind - Fixed
ideas. -
Hallucinations; thinks he is possessed of two persons or wills. - Anxiety
when walking, as if pursued. - Profound
melancholy and hypochondriasis, with tendency to use violent language.
Brainfag. Impaired
memory. Absent mindedness. Very easily offended. -
Malicious; seems bent on wickedness. - Lack of
confidence in himself or others. -
Suspicious [Hyos.]. -
Clairaudient, hears voices far away or of the dead. - Senile
dementia. - Absence
of all moral restraint. Head - Vertigo. - Pressing
pain, as from a plug; worse after mental exertion - in forehead; occiput,
temples, vertex;
better during a meal. - Itching
and little boils on scalp. Eyes - Pressure
like a plug on upper orbit. -
Indistinct vision. - Objects
appear too far off. Ears - Pressing
in the ears as from a plug. - Hard of
hearing. Nose - Frequent
sneezing. - Sense of
smell perverted. - Coryza
with palpitation, especially in the aged. Face - Blue
rings around eyes. - Face
pale. Mouth - Painful
vesicles; fetid odor. - Tongue
feels swollen, impending speech and motion, with saliva in mouth. - Burning
around lips as from pepper. Stomach - Weak
digestion, with fullness and distention. - Empty
feeling in stomach. -
Eructation, nausea, vomiting. - Eating
relieves the Anacardium dyspepsia. - Apt to
choke when eating or drinking. - Swallows
food and drinks hastily. Abdomen - Pain as
if dull plug were pressed into intestines. -
Rumbling, pinching, and griping. Rectum - Bowels
inactive. - Ineffectual
desire; rectum seems powerless, as if plugged up; spasmodic constriction of sphincter
ani; even soft stool passes with difficulty. - Itching
at anus; moisture from rectum. -
Haemorrhage during stool. - Painful
haemorrhoids. Male -
Voluptuous itching; increased desire; seminal emissions without dreams. -
Prostatic discharge during stool. Female -
Leucorrhoea, with soreness and itching. - Menses
scanty. Respiratory - Pressure
in chest, as from a dull plug. -
Oppression of chest, with internal heat and anxiety, driving him into open
air. - Cough
excited by talking, in children, after fit of temper. - Cough
after eating with vomiting of food and pain in occiput. Heart -
Palpitation, with weak memory, with coryza in the aged; stitches in heart
region. -
Rheumatic pericarditis with double stitches. Back - Dull
pressure in the shoulders, as from a weight. -
Stiffness at nape of neck. Extremities -
Neuralgia in thumb. -
Paralytic weakness. - Knees
feel paralyzed or bandaged. - Cramps
in calves. - Pressure
as from a plug in the glutei. - Warts on
palms of hands. - Fingers
swollen with vesicular eruption. Sleep - Spells
of sleeplessness lasting for several nights. - Anxious
dreams. Skin - Intense
itching, eczema, with mental irritability; vesicular eruption; swelling,
urticaria; eruption
like that of Poison-Oak. [Xerophyl.; Grindel.; Croton.] - Lichen
planus; neurotic eczema. - Warts on
hands. - Ulcer
formation on forearm. Modalities - Worse,
on application of hot water. - Better,
from eating. - When
lying on side, from rubbing. Relationship - Antidote
: Grindeleia; Coffea; Juglans; Rhus; Eucalyptus. - Compare
: Anacard. occidentale (cashew nut) (erysipelas, vesicular facial eruptions), (anaesthetic
variety of leprosy; warts, corns, ulcers, cracking of the skin on soles of
feet). - Rhus;
Cypriped.; Chelidon.; Xerophyl. - Platina
follows well. - Cereux
serpentina (swearing). Dose - Sixth to
two hundredth potency. Anagallis
arvensis (scarlet
pimpernel) * Marked
action on skin, characterized by great itching and tingling everywhere. * Favors
expulsion of splinters. * An old
medicine for hydrophobia and dropsy. *
Possesses power of softening flesh and destroying warts. Head - Great
hilarity; headache over supra-orbital ridges, with rumbling in bowels and
eructations; better
from coffee. - Sick
headache. - Pain in
facial muscles. Extremities -
Rheumatic and gouty pains. - Pain in
shoulder and arm. - Cramp in
ball of thumbs and fingers. Urine - More or
less irritation in urethra, inclining to coition. - Burning
pain on urinating, with agglutination of orifice. - Urine
passes in several streams; must press before it passes. Skin - Itching.
dry, bran-like eruption, especially on hands and fingers. Palms especially
affected. - Vesicles
in groups. - Ulcers and
swellings on joints. Relationship -
Anagallis contains Saponin, q.v. - Compare
: Cyclamen; Primula obcon. Dose - First to
third potency. Anantherum
muricatum (cuscus -
an east indian grass) * A skin
remedy of high order. Painful
swelling of various parts, going on to suppuration. Glandular
inflammation. Head - Pains
pierce brain like pointed arrows; worse in afternoon. - Herpes,
ulcers, and tumors on scalp. - Wartlike
growth on eyebrows. - Boils
and tumors on tip of nose. - Tongue
fissured, as if cut on edges; copious salivation. Urine - Turbid,
thick, full of mucus. - Constant
urging. - Bladder
cannot hold smallest quantity. -
Involuntary. -
Cystitis. Sexual -
Chancre-like sores. -
Scirrhus-like swelling of cervix. - Breasts
swollen, indurated, nipples excoriated. Skin - Diseased
and deformed nails. -
Offensive foot-sweat. -
Abscesses. boils, ulcers. -
Erysipelas. -
Pruritus, herpes. Relationship - Compare
: Staphisag.; Mercur.; Thuja. Dose - Third
potency. Anhalonium
lewinii (mescal
button) * Mescal
is a strong intoxicating spirit distilled from Pulque fuerte. * Pulque
is made from the Agave Americana of Mexico, locally known as Maguey and is
the national
beverage of Mexico. * Indians
call it Peyote. * It
weakens the heart, produces insanity. * Its most
striking effects appear in the auditory nerve for it makes each note upon the
piano a center
of melody which seems to be surrounded by a halo of color pulsating to the
rhythm of the
music". (Hom. World.) Causes a
form of intoxication accompanied by wonderful visions, remarkably beautiful
and varied
kaleidoscopic changes, and a sensation of increased physical ability. Also
visions of monsters and various gruesome forms. A cardiac
tonic and respiratory stimulant. Hysteria
and insomnia. A remedy
for brainfag, delirium, megrim, hallucinations, with colored brilliant
visions. Motor
inco-ordination. Extreme
muscular depression; increased patellar reflex. Paraplegia. Mind - Loss of
conception of time. -
Difficult enunciation. - Distrust
and resentment. - Lazy
contentment. Head - Aches,
with disturbed vision. -
Fantastic, brilliant, moving colored objects. - Affected
by beating time. - Pupils
dilated, vertigo, brain tired. -
Polychrome spectra. -
Exaggerated reverberation of ordinary sounds. Dose -
Tincture. Relationship - Compare
Agave. - The
intoxication of Anhalonium is similar to that of Cannabis Indica and
Oenanthe. Anemopsis
californica (yerba
mansa - household herb) * A mucous
membrane medicine. * Chronic
forms of inflammation of the Schneiderian membrane with considerable
relaxation and
profuse discharge. * Chief
value in catarrhal states, with full stuffy sensation in head and throat. * Useful
in cuts, bruises and sprains; and as a diuretic and in malaria. * Not yet
proven, but found useful in profuse mucous or serous discharges; in nasal and pharyngeal
catarrh, diarrhoea and urethritis. *
Recommended in heart disease, as a quieting agent when unduly excited. *
Flatulence; promotes digestion. Relationship - Compare
Piper meth. Dose - The
tincture internally and locally as a spray. Angustura
vera (bark of
galipea cusparia) *
Rheumatic and paralytic complaints - great difficulty in walking. *
Crackling in all joints. The
greatest craving for coffee is a characteristic symptom. Caries of
long bones. Paralysis. Tetanus. Stiffness
of muscles and joints. Principal
action on spinal motor nerves and mucous membranes. Head -
Oversensitive. -
Headache, with heat of face. - Acute
pain in cheeks. - Drawing
in facial muscles. - Pain in
temporal muscles, when opening the jaws. - Pain in
articulation of jaw, in masseter muscles, as if fatigued by chewing too much. -
Cramp-pain on the zygomatic arch. Stomach - Bitter
taste. -
Irresistible desire for coffee. - Pain
from navel into sternum. - Atonic
dyspepsia. -
Belching, with cough. [Ambra.] Abdomen -
Diarrhoea and colic. - Tenesmus
with soft stool; chronic diarrhoea, with debility and loss of flesh. - Burning
in anus. Back - Itching
along back. - Pain in
cervical vertebrae. - Drawing
in the neck. - Pain in
spine, at nape of neck and sacrum, worse on pressure. -
Twitching and jerking along back. - Bends
backward. Extremities -
Stiffness and tension of muscles and joints. - Pain in
limbs on walking. - Arms
tired and heavy. - Caries
of long bones. - Coldness
of fingers. - Pain in
knees. - Cracking
in joints. Skin - Caries,
very painful ulcers which affect the bone. Relationship - Compare
: Nux; Ruta; Mercur.; Brucea. - -Bark of
Nux vomica or angustura falsa. (Tetanic spasms with undisturbed
consciousness, worse
noise, liquids, paralyzed lower extremities, worse least touch, cries for
fear of being touched.
Painful jerking of legs; cramp-like pain in knees; rigid and lame limbs of
paralytics. For pain
in the passing of calculus.) Dose - Sixth
potency. Anilinum (coal tar
product - amidobenzene) * Marked
giddiness and pain in head; face has a purple hue. * Pain in
penis and scrotum with swelling. * Tumors
of the urinary passages. * Profound
anaemia with discoloration of skin, blue lips, anorexia, gastric
disturbances. * Swelling
of skin. Relationship - Compare
: Arsenic; Antipyrin. Anthracinum (anthrax
poison) * This
nosode has proven a great remedy in epidemic spleen diseases of domestic
animals, and in
septic inflammation, carbuncles and malignant ulcers. In boils and boil-like
eruptions, acne. * Terrible
burning. *
Induration of cellular tissue, abscess, bubo, and all inflammation of
connective tissue in which
there exists a purulent focus. Tissues -
Haemorrhages, black, thick, tar-like, rapidly decomposing, from any orifice. - Glands
swollen, cellular tissues oedematous and indurated. -
Septicemia. -
Ulceration, sloughing and intolerable burning. -
Erysipelas. - Black
and blue blisters. -
Dissecting wounds. - Insect
stings. - Bad
effects from inhaling foul odors. -
Gangrenous parotitis. -
Succession of boils. -
Gangrene. - Foul
secretions. Relationship - Similar
to Arsenic, which it often follows. - Compare
: Pyrogen; Lachesis; Crotalus; hippozaen; Echinac.; Silica. follows well. - In the
treatment of carbuncles, remember the prescription of the prophet Isaiah for
King Hezekiah's
carbuncle - i.e. . the pulp of a fig placed on a poultice and apply. Dose -
Thirtieth potency. - Tarant.
Cubensis. Anthracokali (anthracite
coal dissolved in boiling caustic potash) * Useful
in skin affections, scabies, prurigo, chronic herpes, cracks and ulcerations. *
Papular-like eruption with a vesicular tendency, especially on scrotum, also
on hands, tibia, shoulders
and dorsum of feet. * Intense
thirst. * Chronic
rheumatism. * Bilious
attacks, vomiting of bile, tympanic distention of abdomen. Dose - Low
triturations. Antimonium
arsenicosum (arsenite
of antimony) * Found
useful in emphysema with excessive dyspnoea and cough, much mucous secretion. * Worse on
eating and lying down. *
Catarrhal pneumonia associated with influenza. *
Myocarditis and cardiac weakness. *
Pleurisy, especially of left side, with exudation and pericarditis, with
effusion. * Sense of
weakness. *
Inflammation of eyes and oedema of face. Dose - Third
trituration. Antimonium
crudum (black
sulphide of antimony) * For
homoeopathic employment, the mental symptoms and those of the gastric sphere, determine
its choice. *
Excessive irritability and fretfulness, together with a thickly-coated white
tongue, are true guiding
symptoms to many forms of disease calling for this remedy. * All the
conditions are aggravated by heat and cold bathing. * Cannot
bear heat of sun. * Tendency
to grow fat. * An
absence of pain, where it could be expected, is noticeable. * Gout
with gastric symptoms. Mind - Much
concerned about his fate. - Cross
and contradictive; whatever is done fails to give satisfaction. - Sulky;
does not wish to speak. - Peevish;
vexed without cause. - Child
cannot bear to be touched or looked at. - Angry at
every little attention. -
Sentimental mood. Head - Aching,
worse in vertex, on ascending, from bathing, from disordered stomach,
especially from
eating candy or drinking acid wines. -
Suppressed eruptions. -
Heaviness in forehead with vertigo; nausea, and nosebleed. - Headache
with great loss of hair. Eyes - Dull,
sunken, red, itch, inflamed, agglutinated. - Canthi
raw and fissured. - Chronic blepharitis. - Pustules
on cornea and lids. Ears - Redness;
swelling; pain in eustachian tube. - Ringing
and deafness. - Moist
eruption around ear. Nose - Nostrils
chapped and covered with crusts. Eczema of nostrils, sore, cracked and
scurfy. Face - Pimples,
pustules, and boils on face. - Yellow
crusted eruption on cheeks and chin. - Sallow
and haggard. Mouth - Cracks
in corners of mouth. - Dry
lips. - Saltish
saliva. - Much
slimy mucus. - Tongue
coated thick white, as if whitewashed. - Gums
detach from teeth; bleed easily. -
Toothache in hollow teeth. - Rawness
of palate, with expectoration of much mucus. - Canker
sores. - Pappy
taste. - No
thirst. - Subacute
eczema about mouth. Throat - Much
thick yellowish mucus from posterior nares. - Hawking
in open air. -
Laryngitis. - Rough
voice from over use. Stomach - Loss of
appetite. Desire for acids, pickles. - Thirst
in evening and night. -
Eructation tasting of the ingesta. -
Heartburn, nausea, vomiting. - After
nursing, the child vomits its milk in curds, and refuses to nurse afterwards,
and is very cross. - Gastric
and intestinal complaints from bread and pastry, acids, sour wine, cold
bathing, overheating,
hot weather. - Constant
belching. - Gouty
metastasis to stomach and bowels. - Sweetish
waterbrash. - Bloating
after eating. Stool - Anal
itching. [Sulpho-calc. Alum.] -
Diarrhoea alternates with constipation, especially in old people. -
Diarrhoea after acids, sour wine, baths, overeating; slimy, flatulent stools. - Mucous
piles, continued oozing of mucus. Hard lumps mixed with watery discharge. Catarrhal
proctitis. - Stools
composed entirely of mucus. Urine -
Frequent, with burning, and backache; turbid and foul odor. Male - Eruption
on scrotum and about genitals. -
Impotence. - Atrophy
of penis and testicles. Female - Excited;
parts itch. - Before
menses, toothache; menses too early and profuse. - Menses
suppressed from cold bathing, with feeling of pressure in pelvis and
tenderness in ovarian
region. -
Leucorrhoea watery; acrid, lumpy. Respiratory - Cough
worse coming into warm room, with burning sensation in chest, itching of
chest, oppression. - Loss of
voice from becoming overheated. - Voice
harsh and badly pitched. Back - Itching
and pain of neck and back. Extremities -
Twitching of muscles. - Jerks in
arms. -
Arthritic pain in fingers. - Nails
brittle; grow out of shape. - Horny
warts on hands and soles. - Weakness
and shaking of hands in writing followed by offensive flatulence. - Feet
very tender; covered with large horny places. - Inflamed
corns. - Pain in
heels. Skin - Eczema
with gastric derangements. - Pimples,
vesicles, and pustules. -
Sensitive to cold bathing. - Thick,
hard, honey-colored scabs. -
Urticaria; measle-like eruption. - Itching
when warm in bed. - Dry
skin. - Warts.
[Thuja; Sabina; Caust.] Dry gangrene. - Scaly,
pustular eruption with burning and itching, worse at night. Sleep -
Continual drowsiness in old people. Fever - Chilly
even in warm room. -
Intermittent with disgust, nausea, vomiting, eructations, coated tongue,
diarrhoea. - Hot
sweat. Modalities - Worse,
in evening, from heat, acids, wine, water, and washing. - Wet
poultices. - Better,
in open air, during rest. - Moist
warmth. Relationship - Compare
: Antimonium Chloridum. - Butter
of Antimony. (A remedy for cancer. Mucous membranes destroyed. Abrasions.
Skin cold and
clammy. Great prostration of strength. Dose - third trituration.) - Antimon.
iodat. (Uterine hyperplasia; humid asthma. Pneumonia and bronchitis; loss of strength,
and appetite, yellowish skin, sweaty, dull and drowsy.) - In
sub-acute and chronic colds in chest which have extended downwards from head
and have
fastened themselves upon the bronchial tubes in the form of hard, croupy
cough with a decided
wheeze and inability to raise the sputum, especially in the aged and weak
patients (Bacmeister). - Stage of
resolution of pneumonia slow and delayed. - Compare
: Kermes mineral - Stibiat sulph. rub.(Bronchitis.) - Also
Puls, Ipecac, Sulph. -
Complementary : Sulph. - Antidote
: Hepar. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Antimonium
sulphuratum auratum (golden
sulphuret of antimony) * A
remarkable remedy for many forms of chronic nasal and bronchial catarrh. * Acne. * Amaurosis. Nose and
throat -
Nosebleed on washing. -
Increased secretion in nose and throat. - Rough
and scrapy feeling. - Loss of
smell. - Metallic
styptic taste. Respiratory - Tickling
in larynx. -
Increased mucus with fullness in bronchi. -
Respiration difficult, pressure in bronchi, with constriction. - Tough
mucus in bronchi and larynx. - Dry hard
cough. -
Congestion of upper lobe of left lung. - Winter
coughs patient is sore all over. -
Pneumonia, when hepatization occurred and resolution failed to take place. Skin -
Acne(pustular variety). - Itching
on hands and feet. Dose - Second
or third trituration. Antimonium
tartaricum (tartar
emetic. tartrate of antimony and potash) * Has many
symptoms in common with Antimonium Crudum but also many peculiar to itself. *
Clinically, its therapeutic application has been confined largely to the
treatment of respiratory
diseases, rattling of mucus with little expectoration has been a guiding
symptom. * There is
much drowsiness, debility and sweat characteristic of the drug, which group should
always be more or less present, when the drug is prescribed. * Gastric
affections of drunkards and gouty subjects. * Cholera
morbus. *
Sensation of coldness in blood-vessels. *
Bilharziasis. *
Antimonium tart is homoeopathic to dysuria, strangury, haematuria,
albuminuria, catarrh of bladder
and urethra, burning in rectum, bloody mucous stools, etc. * Antimon.
tart. acts indirectly on the parasites by stimulating the oxidizing action of
the protective
substance. *
By-effects following injection for Bilharziasis. * Chills
and contractures and pain in muscles. Trembling
of whole body, great prostration and faintness. Lumbago. Chills,
contractures and muscular pains. Warts on
glans penis. Mind and
head - Vertigo
alternates with drowsiness. - Great
despondency. - Fear of
being alone. -
Muttering, delirium, and stupor. - Vertigo,
with dullness and confusion. -
Band-like feeling over forehead. - Face
pale and sunken. - Child
will not be touched without whining. - Headache
as from a band compressing. [Nit. ac.] Tongue - Coated,
pasty, thick white, with red edges. - Red and
dry, especially in the center. - Brown. Face - Cold,
blue, pale; covered with cold sweat. Incessant quivering of chin and lower jaw.[Gelsem.] Stomach - Difficult
deglutition of liquids. - Vomiting
in any position, excepting lying on right side. - Nausea,
retching, and vomiting, especially after food, with deathly faintness and prostration. - Thirst
for cold water, little and often, and desire for apples, fruits, and acids
generally. - Nausea
produces fear; with pressure in praecordial region, followed by headache with yawning
and lachrymation and vomiting. Abdomen -
Spasmodic colic, much flatus. - Pressure
in abdomen, especially on stooping forward. - Cholera
morbus. -
Diarrhoea in eruptive diseases. Urinary - Burning
in urethra during and after urinating. - Last
drops bloody with pain in bladder. - Urging
increased. - Catarrh
of bladder and urethra. -
Stricture. -
Orchitis. Respiratory
organs -
Hoarseness. - Great
rattling of mucus, but very little is expectorated. - Velvety
feeling in chest. - Burning
sensation in chest, which ascends to throat. - Rapid,
short, difficult breathing; seems as if he would suffocate; must sit up. -
Emphysema of the aged. - Coughing
and gaping consecutively. -
Bronchial tubes overloaded with mucus. - Cough
excited by eating, with pain in chest and larynx. - Oedema
and impending paralysis of lungs. - Much
palpitation, with uncomfortable hot feeling. - Pulse
rapid, weak, trembling. -
Dizziness, with cough. - Dyspnoea
relieved by eructation. - Cough
and dyspnoea better lying on right side - (opposite Badiaga). Back - Violent
pain in sacro-lumbar region. -
Slightest effort to move may cause retching and cold, clammy sweat. -
Sensation of heavy weight at the coccyx, dragging downward all the time. -
Twitching of muscles; limbs tremulous. Skin - Pustular
eruption, leaving a bluish-red mark. -
Small-pox. - Warts. Fever -
Coldness, trembling, and chilliness. - Intense
heat. - Copious
perspiration. - Cold,
clammy sweat, with great faintness. -
Intermittent fever with lethargic condition. Sleep - Great
drowsiness. - On
falling asleep electric-like shocks. -
Irresistible inclination to sleep with nearly all complaints. Modalities - Worse,
in evening; from lying down at night; from warmth; in damp cold weather; from
all sour
things and milk. - Better,
from sitting erect; from eructation and expectoration. Relationship -
Antidotes : Puls.; Sepia. - Compare
: Kali sulph.; Ipecac. Dose - Second
and sixth trituration. - The
lower potencies sometimes aggravate. Antipyrinum (phenazone
- a coal-tar derivative) *
Antipyrine is one of the drugs that induce leucocytosis, similar to ergotin,
salicylates, and tuberculin. * Acts
especially on the vaso-motor centers, causing dilation of capillaries of skin
and consequent
circumscribed patches of hyperaemia and swelling. * In large
doses causes profuse perspiration, dizziness, cyanosis, and somnolence,
albumen and blood
in urine. * Acute
erythema multiforme. Mind - Fear of
becoming insane; nervous anxiety; hallucinations of sight and hearing. Head -
Throbbing headache; sensation of constriction. - Flashes
of heat. - Headache
under ears with earache. Eyes - Puffiness
of lids. -
Conjunctiva red and oedematous, with lachrymation. - Red
spots. [Apis.] Ears - Pains
and buzzing. -
Tinnitus. Face - Oedema
and puffiness. - Red and
swollen. Mouth - Swelling
of lips. - Burning
of mouth and gums. -
Ulceration of lips and tongue; vesicles and bullae. - Small
lump in cheek. - Tongue
swollen. - Bloody
saliva. -
Toothache along lower jaw. Throat - Pain on
swallowing. -
Expectoration of fetid pus. - Abscess,
white false membrane. -
Sensation of burning. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting; burning and pain. Urine -
Diminished. - Penis
black. Female - Itching
and burning in vagina. - Menses
suppressed. - Watery
leucorrhoea. Respiratory - Fluent
coryza. - Nasal
mucous membrane swollen. - Dull
pains in frontal sinus. - Aphonia. -
Oppression and dyspnoea. -
Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Heart -
Faintness, with sensation of stoppage of heart. -
Throbbing throughout the body. - Rapid,
weak, irregular pulse. Nerves -
Epileptiform seizures. -
Contractures. -
Trembling and cramps. - Crawling
and numbness. - General
prostration. Skin -
Erythema, eczema, pemphigus. - Intense
pruritus. Urticaria, appearing and disappearing suddenly, with internal
coldness. -
Angioneurotic-oedema. - Dark
blotches on skin of penis, sometimes with oedema. Dose - Second
decimal potency. Apis
mellifica (the
honey-bee) * Acts on
cellular tissues causing oedema of skin and mucous membranes. The very
characteristic effects of the sting of the bee furnish unerring indications
for its employment
in disease. Swelling
or puffing up of various parts, oedema, red rosy hue, stinging pains,
soreness, intolerance
of heat, and slightest touch, and afternoon aggravation are some of the
general guiding
symptoms. Erysipelatous
inflammations, dropsical effusions and anasarca, acute, inflammation of kidneys,
and other parenchymatous tissues are characteristic pathological states
corresponding to Apis. Apis acts
especially on outer parts, skin, coatings of inner organs, serous membranes. It
produces serous inflammation with effusion, membranes of brain, heart,
pleuritic effusion, etc. Extreme
sensitiveness to touch and general soreness is marked. Sensation
of stiffness and as of something torn off in the interior of the body. Much
prostration. Mind - Apathy,
indifference, and unconsciousness. - Awkward;
drops things readily. - Stupor,
with sudden sharp cries and startings. - Stupor
alternating with erotic mania. -
Sensation of dying. -
Listless; cannot think clearly. - Jealous,
fidgety, hard to please. - Sudden
shrill, piercing screams. - Whining.
Tearfulness. -
Jealously, fright, rage, vexation, grief. - Cannot
concentrate mind when attempting to read or study. Head - Whole
brain feels very tired. - Vertigo
with sneezing, worse on lying or closing eyes. - Heat,
throbbing, distensive pains, better on pressure, and worse on motion. - Sudden
stabbing pains. - Dull,
heavy sensation in occiput, as from a blow, extending to neck (better on
pressure), accompanied
with sexual excitement. - Bores
head into pillow and screams out. Eyes - Lids
swollen, red, oedematous, everted, inflamed; burn and sting. -
Conjunctiva bright red, puffy. -
Lachrymation hot. -
Photophobia. - Sudden
piercing pains. - Pain
around orbits. - Serous
exudation, oedema, and sharp pains. Suppurative inflammation of eyes. -
Keratitis with intense chemosis of ocular conjunctiva. -
Staphyloma of cornea following suppurative inflammation. - Styes,
also prevents their recurrence. Ears - External
ear red, inflamed, sore; stinging pains. Nose - Coldness
of tips of nose. - Red,
swollen, inflamed, with sharp pains. Face - Swollen,
red, with piercing pain. - Waxy,
pale, oedematous. -
Erysipelas with stinging burning oedema. - Extends
from right to left. Mouth - Tongue
fiery red, swollen, sore, and raw, with vesicles. - Scalding
in mouth and throat. - Tongue
feels scalded, red hot, trembling. - Gums
swollen. - Lips
swollen, especially upper. - Membrane
of mouth and throat glossy, as if varnished. - Red,
shining, and puffy, like erysipelas. - Cancer
of the tongue. Throat -
Constricted, stinging pains. - Uvula
swollen, sac-like. - Throat
swollen, inside and out; tonsils swollen, puffy, fiery red. - Ulcers
on tonsils. - Fiery
red margin around leathery membrane. -
Sensation of fishbone in throat. Stomach - Sore
feeling. -
Thirstless. - Vomiting
of food. - Craving
for milk. [Rhus.] Abdomen - Sore,
bruised on pressure, when sneezing. -
Extremely tender. - Dropsy
of abdomen. -
Peritonitis. - Swelling
in right groin. Stool -
Involuntary on every motion; anus seems open. - Bloody,
painless. - Anus
feels raw. -
Haemorrhoids, with stinging pain, after confinement. -
Diarrhoea watery, yellow; cholera infantum type. - Cannot
urinate without a stool. - Dark,
fetid, worse after eating. -
Constipation; feels as if something would break on straining. Urine - Burning
and soreness when urinating. -
Suppressed, loaded with casts; frequent and involuntary; stinging pain and
strangury; scanty,
high colored. -
Incontinence. - Last
drops burn and smart. Female - Oedema
of labia; relieved by cold water. - Soreness
and stinging pains; ovaritis; worse in right ovary. - Menses
suppressed, with cerebral and head symptoms, especially in young girls. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with severe ovarian pains. - Metrorrhagia
profuse, with heavy abdomen, faintness , stinging pain. - Sense of
tightness. -
Bearing-down, as if menses were to appear. - Ovarian
tumors, metritis with stinging pains. - Great
tenderness over abdomen and uterine region. Respiratory -
Hoarseness; dyspnoea, breathing hurried and difficult. - Oedema
of larynx. - Feels as
if he could not draw another breath. -
Suffocation; short, dry cough, suprasternal. -
Hydrothorax. Extremities -
Oedematous. -
Synovitis. - Felon in
beginning. - Knee
swollen, shiny, sensitive, sore, with stinging pain. - Feet
swollen and stiff. - Feel too
large. -
Rheumatic pain in back and limbs; Tired, bruised feeling. - Numbness
of hands and tips of fingers. - Hives
with intolerable itching. -
Oedematous swellings. Skin -
Swellings after bites; sore, sensitive. -
Stinging. -
Erysipelas, with sensitiveness and swelling, rosy hue. -
Carbuncles, with burning, stinging pain. [Ars.; Anthrac.] - Sudden
puffing up of whole body. Sleep - Very
drowsy. - Dreams
full of care and toil. - Screams
and sudden starting during sleep. Fever -
Afternoon chill, with thirst; worse on motion and heat. - External
heat, with smothering feeling. - Sweat
slight, with sleepiness. -
Perspiration breaks out and dries up frequently. - Sleeps
after the fever paroxysm. - After
perspiration, nettle rash, also with shuddering. Modalities - Worse,
heat in any form; touch; pressure; late in afternoon; after sleeping; in
closed and heated
rooms. - Right
side. - Better,
in open air, uncovering, and cold bathing. Relationship -
Complementary. - : Nat.
mur. - The
"chronic", Apis.; also Baryta carb., if lymphatics are involved. -
Inimical. - Rhus. - Compare
: Apium virus (auto-toxaemia, with pus products);Zinc.; Canth.; Vespa;
Lachesis. Dose - Tincture
to thirtieth potency. - In
oedematous conditions the lower potencies. -
Sometimes action is slow; so several days elapse before it is seen to act,
and then urine is increased. - Apium
virus, sixth trituration. Apium
graveolens (common
celery) * Contains
a soporific active principle. *
Obstinate retention of urine, throbbing headaches and heartburn, have been
produced by celery. * Swelling
of throat, face, and hands. *
Rheumatic pain in muscles of neck also in sacrum. * Growing
pains. * Hungry
for apples. *
Dysmenorrhoea, with sharp, short pains, better flexing legs. Head -
Depressed; energetic; feeling of fidgets; cannot sleep from thinking. -
Headache; better eating. - Eyeballs
feel sunken. - Itching
in eyes. - Itching
and smarting in inner canthus of left eye. Abdomen - Sore;
sharp sticking pain as if stool was coming on; diarrhoea, sharp pain in left
iliac region going over
to right. - Nausea
increases with pains. Female - Sharp
sticking pains in both ovarian regions, left, better bending over, by lying
on left side, with legs
flexed; nipples tender. Respiratory -
Tickling, dry cough. - Intense
constriction over sternum, with drawing feeling through to back on lying
down. - Throat
swollen, dyspnoea. Skin - Itching
blotches; burning, creeping sensation. - Profuse
discharge from granulating ulcers. -
Urticaria with shuddering. Sleep -
Unrefreshed; sleepless. - Wakes
from 1 to 3 a.m. - Eating
does not help sleep. - Not
fatigued from loss of sleep. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Apocynum
androsaemifolium (dogbane) * The
rheumatic symptoms of this remedy promise most curative results. * Its
pains are of a wandering nature, with much stiffness and drawing. *
Everything smells and tastes like honey. * Worms. *
Trembling and prostration. * Swollen
sensations. Extremities - Pain in
all joints. - Pain in
toes and soles. - Swelling
of hands and feet. - Profuse
sweat, with much heat in soles. - Tingling
pain in toes. - Cramps
in soles. - Violent
heat in soles. [Sulph.] Dose - Tincture
and first potency. Apocynum
cannabinum (indian
hemp) *
Increases secretions of mucous and serous membranes and acts on cellular
tissue, producing
oedema and dropsy and on skin causing diaphoresis. * Acute
hydrocephalus. * A
diminished frequency of the pulse is a prime indication. * This is
one of our most efficient remedies, in dropsies, ascites, anasarca and
hydrothorax, and
urinary troubles, especially suppression and strangury. * In the
digestive complaints of Bright's disease, with the nausea, vomiting,
drowsiness, difficult
breathing, it will be found of frequent service. * The
dropsy is characterized by great thirst and gastric irritability. *
arrhythmia. * Mitral
and tricuspid regurgitation. Acute alcoholism. *
Relaxation of sphincters. Mind -
Bewildered. - Low
spirited. Nose -
Long-continued sneezing. - Snuffles
of children. [Sambucus.] - Chronic
nasal catarrh with tendency to acute stuffiness with dull, sluggish memory. - Dull
headache. - Takes
cold easily, nostrils become congested and blocked up easily. Stomach - Nausea,
with drowsiness. - Thirst
on walking. -
Excessive vomiting. - Food or
water is immediately ejected. - Dull,
heavy, sick feeling. -
Oppression in epigastrium and chest, impeding breathing. [Lobelia infl.] -
Sensation of sinking in stomach. - Abdomen
bloated. - Ascites. Stool - Watery,
flatulent, with soreness in anus; worse after eating. - Feeling
as if sphincter were open and stools ran right out. Urine - Bladder
much distended. - Turbid,
hot urine, with thick mucus and burning in urethra, after urinating. - Little
expulsive power. -
Dribbling. -
Strangury. - Renal
Dropsy. Female -
Amenorrhoea, with bloating; metrorrhagia with nausea; fainting, vital
depression. -
Haemorrhages at change of life. - Blood
expelled in large clots. Respiratory - Short,
dry cough. -
Respiratory short and unsatisfactory. - Sighing. -
Oppression about epigastrium and chest. Heart -
Tricuspid regurgitation; rapid and feeble, irregular cardiac action, low
arterial tension, pulsating
jugulars, general cyanosis and general dropsy. Sleep - Great
restlessness and little sleep. Modalities - Worse,
cold weather; cold drinks; uncovering. Relationship - Cymarin
is the active principle of Apocyn., lowers pulse rate and increases blood-pressure. -
Strophanthus (extreme cardiac depression with intense gastric disturbance;
dropsy). - Aralia
hispida - Wild Elder - a valuable diuretic, useful in dropsy of the cavities,
either due to hepatic
or renal disease with constipation. - Urinary
disorders, especially with dropsy. - Scudder
advises doses of five to thirty drops in sweetened cream of tartar,
(Solution). - Apis.,
Arsenic, Digital.; Helleb. Dose - Tincture
(ten drops three times daily) and in acute alcoholism 1 dram of decoction in
4 oz. water. Apomorphinum
hydrochloricum (alkaloid
from decomposition of morphine by hydrochloric acid) * The
chief power of this drug lies in the speedy and effective vomiting that it
produces, which
becomes a strong guiding symptom to its homoeopathic use. * The
vomiting is preceded by nausea, lassitude and increased secretion of sweat,
saliva, mucus and
tears. *
Pneumonia with vomiting. * Combined
alcoholism, with constant nausea, constipation, insomnia. Head and
stomach - Vertigo. - Dilated
pupils. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Violent
inclination to vomit. - Hot
feeling all over body, especially head. - Empty
retching and headache; heartburn; pain between shoulder-blades. - Reflex
vomiting - pregnancy. -
Seasickness. Non-homoeopathic
uses - The
hypodermic injection of one-sixteenth of a grain will cause full emesis
within five to fifteen
minutes in an adult without developing any other direct action apparently. - Do not
use in opium poisoning. -
Apomorph. hypodermically, one-thirtieth grain or less, acts as a safe and
sure hypnotic. - Acts
well even in delirium. - Sleep
comes on in half an hour. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Aquilegia
vulgaris (columbine) * A remedy
for hysteria. * Globus
and clayus hystericus. * Women at
climaxis, with vomiting of green substance, especially in the morning. *
Sleeplessness. * Nervous
trembling of body; sensitive to light and noise. *
Dysmenorrhoea of young girls. Female - Menses
scanty, with dull, painful, nightly increasing pressure in the right lumbar
region. Dose - First
potency. Aragallus
lamberti (white
loco weed - rattle weed) * Acts
principally on nervous system, producing a bewildered, confused state. * Symptoms
of incoordination and paralysis. *
Locomotor ataxia. * Tired in
the morning. Mind - Great
depression; worse in morning or evening. - Cannot
study. - Cross,
irritable, restless. -
Bewildered. - Mental
confusion and apathy. - Desires
to be alone. -
Difficulty in concentrating mind, absent-minded. - Lack of
ambition. -
Defective expression in writing. - Restlessness
and aimless wandering. - Must
concentrate his mind on walking. Head -
Diplopia. - Burning
in eyes. - Cracking
of lower lip. Throat - Aches. - Feels
dull. - Sore
with nausea. - Pharynx
dark, swollen, glazed. Respiratory - Weight
on chest in region of ensiform cartilage. -
Constriction as of a wide band. - Soreness
of chest under sternum. -
Oppression. Extremities - Weakness
of limbs. - Pain in
left sciatic nerve. - Cramps
of muscles on front of leg while walking. Relationship - Compare
: Astragallus and Oxytropis, two varieties of Loco Weed; also Baryta. Dose - Sixth
and two hundredth potencies. Aralia
racemosa (american
spikenard) * This is
a remedy for asthmatic conditions, with cough aggravated on lying down. * Drenching
sweat during sleep. * Extreme
sensitiveness to draughts. *
Diarrhoea, prolapse of rectum. * Aching
in rectum extending upwards; worse lying on side lain upon. Respiratory - Dry
cough coming on after first sleep, about middle of night. - Asthma
on lying down at night with spasmodic cough; worse after first sleep, with
tickling in throat. -
Constriction of chest; feels as if a foreign body were in throat. -
Obstruction worse in spring. -
Hay-fever; frequent sneezing. - Rawness
and burning behind sternum. - The
least current of air causes sneezing, with copious watery, excoriating nasal
discharge, of salty
acrid taste. Female - Menses
suppressed; leucorrhoea foul-smelling, acrid, with pressing-down air. - Lochia
suppressed, with tympanites. Modalities - Worse
about 11 p.m. (cough). Relationship - Compare
: Pecten-Scallop (humid asthma. Quick, labored breathing. Constriction of
chest, especially
right side. Asthma preceded by coryza and burning in throat and chest.
Attacks ends with
copious expectoration of tough, frothy mucus. Worse at night.) Ars. iod.; Naphthaline;
Cepa; Rosa; Sabad.; Sinapis. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Aranea
diadema (papal-cross
spider) * All
spider poisons powerfully affect the nervous system. (See tarentula, Mygale,
etc.) All
symptoms of Aranea are characterized by periodicity, and coldness, and great susceptibility
to dampness. It is the
remedy for the constitution favorable to malarial poisoning, where every damp
day or place
favors chilliness. Patient
feels cold to the very bones. Coldness
not relieved by anything. Wake up at
night with hands feeling twice their natural size. Spleen
swollen. Head - Pain in
right trifacial nerve from periphery inwards. -
Confusion; better by smoking in open air. - Heat and
flickering in eyes; worse in damp weather. - Sudden
violent pain in teeth at night immediately after lying down. Female - Menses
too early, too copious. -
Distention of abdomen. -
Lumbo-abdominal neuralgia. Chest - Pain in
intercostal nerve from nerve endings to spine. - Bright
red haemorrhage from lungs. [Millefol.; Ferr. phos.] Stomach - Cramps
after eating a little; epigastrium painful to pressure. Abdomen - Enlarged
spleen. - Colic
returns same hours. -
Heaviness in lower abdomen, as of a stone. -
Diarrhoea. - Arms and
legs feel as if asleep. Extremities -
Bone-pains in extremities. - Pain in
os calcis. Sensation of swelling, and of parts going to sleep. Sleep - Restless
and waking, as if hands and forearms were swollen and heavy. Fever -
Coldness, with pain in long bones, and feeling of stone in abdomen at the
same hour daily. - Chilly
day and night; always worse during rain. Modalities - Worse,
damp weather; late in afternoon, and at midnight. - Better,
smoking tobacco. Relationship - Tela
araneae - Spider's web. - -
Cardiac sleeplessness, increased muscular energy. -
Excitement and nervous agitation in febrile states. - Dry
asthma, harassing coughs; periodic headaches with extreme nervous erethism. Obstinate
intermittents. - Acts
immediately on arterial system, pulse full, strong, compressible. - Lowers
pulse rate frequency. - Masked
periodical diseases, hectic, broken down patients. - Symptoms
come on suddenly with cool, clammy skin. - Numbness
of hands and legs when at rest. - Continued
chilliness. - Aranea
Scinencia - Grey Spider - (constant twitching of under eyelids. Sleepiness.
Worse in warm
room.) -
Heloderma; Cedron; Arsenic. Dose - Tincture
to thirtieth potency. Arbutus
andrachne (strawberry
tree) * A remedy
for eczema associated with gouty and rheumatic symptoms. *
Arthritis; especially larger joints. * Urine
rendered more clear. * Lumbago. * Symptoms
shift from skin to joints. * Vesical
symptoms. Relationship - Arbutin;
Ledum; Bryonia; Kalmia. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Areca
catechu (betel
nut) * Of use
in Helminthiasis. * Its
alkaloid, Areolin Hydrobrom contracts the pupil, acting more promptly and energetically
but of shorter duration than Eserine. *
Serviceable in glaucoma. * Acts
also as a salivatory like Pilocarpin. * Also
increases the amplitude of pulsations of the heart and promotes the
contractibility of the
intestines. Argemone
mexicana (prickly
poppy) * Colicky
cramp and spasm of bowels. * Painful
neuro-muscular conditions, preventing sleep. *
Rheumatic disease associated with Bright's disease. (D. MacFarlan.) Head -
Throbbing headache in eyes and temples. - Head
hot. - Throat
very dry, pain on swallowing. Stomach - Feels
sick, like vomiting. - Griping
in pit of stomach. - No
appetite. - Belching
and passing gas. Urinary - Passes
less urine. - Changing
color. Female - Menses
suppressed. -
Diminished sexual desire with weakness. Extremities - Left
knee stiff and painful. - Feet
swollen. Modalities - Worse at
noon(weakness). Dose - Sixth potency. - Fresh
juice is applied to ulcers and warts. Argentum
metallicum (silver) *
Emaciation, a gradual drying up, desire for fresh air, dyspnoea, sensation of
expansion and left-sided
pains are characteristic. * The
chief action is centered on the articulations and their component elements,
bones, cartilages,
and ligaments. * Here the
small blood vessels become closed up or withered and carious affections
result. * They
come on insidiously, lingering, but progress. * The
larynx is also a special center for this drug. Mental - Hurried
feeling; time passes slowly; melancholy. Head - Dull
paroxysmal neuralgia over left side, gradually increasing and ceasing
suddenly. - Scalp
very tender to touch. - Vertigo,
with intoxicated feeling, on looking at running water. - Head
feels empty, hollow. - Eyelids
red and thick. -
Exhausting coryza, with sneezing. - Pain in
facial bones. - Pain
between left eye and frontal eminence. Throat - Raw,
hawking, gray, jelly-like mucus, and throat sore on coughing. - Profuse
and easy morning expectoration. Respiratory -
Hoarseness Aphonia. - Raw,
sore feeling when coughing. - Total
loss of voice of professional singers. - Larynx
feels sore and raw. - Easy
expectoration, looking like boiled starch. Feeling of raw spot near supra
sternal fossa. Worse from
use of voice. Cough from laughing. - Hectic
fever at noon. - On
reading aloud, must hem and hawk. - Great
weakness of chest; worse left side. -
Alteration in timbre of voice. - Pain in
left lower ribs. Back - Severe
backache; must walk bent, with oppression of chest. Urine -
Diuresis. - Urine
profuse, turbid, sweet odor. - Frequent
urination. -
Polyuria. Extremities -
Rheumatic affections of joints, especially elbow and knee. - Legs
weak and trembling, worse descending stairs. -
Involuntary contractions of fingers, partial paralysis of forearm; writer's
cramp. - Swelling
of ankles. Male - Crushed
pain in testicles. - Seminal
emissions, without sexual excitement. - Frequent
micturation with burning. Female - Ovaries
feel too large. -
Bearing-down pain. - Prolapse
of womb. - Eroded
spongy cervix. Leucorrhoea foul, excoriating. -
Palliative in scirrhus of uterus. - Pain in
left ovary. -
Climateric haemorrhage. - Sore
feeling; throughout abdomen; worse by jarring. - Uterine
disease with pain in joints and limbs. Modalities - Worse
from touch, toward noon. - Better
in open air; cough at night when lying down (opposite Hyoscy.) Relationship -
Antidotes : Mercur.; Puls. - Compare
: Selen.; Alum.; Platina.; Stannum; Ampelopsis. (Chronic hoarseness in scrofulous
patients). Dose - Sixth
trituration and higher. - Not too
frequent repetition. Argentum
nitricum (nitrate
of silver) * In this
drug the neurotic effects are very marked, many brain and spinal symptoms presenting;
themselves which give certain indications for its homoeopathic employment. * Symptoms
of inco-ordination, loss of control and want of balance everywhere, mentally and
physically; trembling in affected parts. * Is an
irritant of mucous membranes, producing violent inflammation of the throat,
and a marked
gastro-enteritis. * Very
characteristic is the great desire for sweets, the splinter-like pains, and
free mucopurulent discharge
in the inflamed and ulcerated mucous membranes. *
Sensation as if a part were expanding and other errors of perception are
characteristic. * Withered
up and dried constitutions present a favorable field for its action,
especially when associated
with unusual or long continued mental exertion. * Head
symptoms often determine the choice of this remedy. * Pains
increase and decrease gradually. *
Flatulent state and prematurely aged look. *
Explosive belching especially in neurotics. * Upper
abdominal affections brought on by undue mental exertion. *
Paraplegia Myelitis and disseminated sclerosis of brain and cord. *
Intolerance of heat. *
Sensation of a sudden pinch. (Dudgeon). * Destroys
red blood corpuscles, producing anemia. Mind - Thinks
his understanding will and must fail. - Fearful
and nervous; impulse to jump out of window. - Faintish
and tremulous. -
Melancholic; apprehensive of serious disease. - Time
passes slowly. [Cann. ind.] Memory weak. - Errors
of perception. -
Impulsive; wants to do things in a hurry. [Lilium.] Peculiar mental impulses. - Fears
and anxieties and hidden irrational motives for actions. Head - Headache
with coldness and trembling. -
Emotional disturbances cause appearance of hemi-cranial attacks. - Sense of
expansion. -
Brain-fag, with general debility and trembling. - Headache
from mental exertion, from dancing. - Vertigo,
with buzzing in ears and with nervous affections. - Aching
in frontal eminence, with enlarged feeling in corresponding eye. - Boring
pain; better on tight bandaging and pressure. - Itching
of scalp. -
Hemi-crania; bones of head feel as if separated. Eyes - Inner
canthi swollen and red. - Spots
before the vision. - Blurred
vision. -
Photophobia in warm room. - Purulent
ophthalmia. - Great
swelling of conjunctiva; discharge abundant and purulent. - Chronic
ulceration of margin of lids; sore, thick, swollen. - Unable
to keep eyes fixed steadily. -
Eye-strain from sewing; worse in warm room. - Aching,
tired feeling in eyes, better closing or pressing upon them. - Useful
in restoring power to the weakened ciliary muscles. - Paretic
condition of ciliary muscle. - Acute
granular conjunctivitis. - Cornea
opaque. - Ulcer in
cornea. Nose - Loss of
smell. - Itching. - Ulcers
in septum. - Coryza,
with chilliness, lachrymation, and headache. Face - Sunken,
old, pale, and bluish. - Old
man's look; tight drawing of skin over bones. Mouth - Gums
tender and bleed easily. - Tongue
has prominent papillae; tip is red and painful. - Pain in
sound teeth. - Taste
coppery, like ink. - Canker
sores. Throat - Much
thick mucus in throat and mouth causes hawking. - Raw,
rough and sore. -
Sensation of a splinter in throat on swallowing. - Dark
redness of throat. - Catarrh
of smokers, with tickling as of hair in throat. -
Strangulated feeling. Stomach - Belching
accompanies most gastric ailments. - Nausea,
retching, vomiting of glairy mucus. -
Flatulence; painful swelling of pit. - Painful
spot over stomach that radiates to all parts of the abdomen. - Gnawing
ulcerating pain; burning and constriction. -
Ineffectual effort at eructation. - Great
craving for sweets. -
Gastritis of drunkards. -
Ulcerative pain in left side under ribs. -
Trembling and throbbing in stomach. - Enormous
distention. -
Ulceration of stomach, with radiating pain. - Desire
for cheese and salt. Abdomen - Colic,
with much flatulent distention. - Stitchy
ulcerative pain on left side of stomach, below short ribs. Stool - Watery,
noisy, flatulent; green, like chopped spinach, with shreddy mucus and
enormous distention
of abdomen; very offensive. -
Diarrhoea immediately after eating or drinking. - Fluids
go right through him; after sweets. - After
any emotion with flatulence. - Itching
of anus. Urine - Urine
passes unconsciously, day and night. - Urethra
inflamed, with pain, burning, itching; pain as from a splinter. - Urine
scanty and dark. - Emission
of a few drops after having finished. - Divided
stream. - Early
stage of gonorrhoea; profuse discharge and terrible cutting pains; bloody
urine. Male -
Impotence. - Erection
fails when coition is attempted. -
Cancer-like ulcers. - Desire
wanting. - Genitals
shrivel. - Coition
painful. Female -
Gastralgia at beginning of menses. - Intense
spasm of chest muscles. - Orgasms
at night. - Nervous
erethism at change of life. -
Leucorrhoea profuse, with erosion of cervix. bleeding easily. - Uterine
haemorrhage, two weeks after menses; Painful affections of left ovary. Respiratory - High
notes cause cough. - Chronic
hoarseness. -
Suffocative cough, as if from a hair in throat. -
Dyspnoea. - Chest
feels as if a bar were around it. - Palpitation,
pulse irregular and intermittent; worse lying on right side; [Alumen.]
Painful spots in
chest. - Angina
pectoris, nightly aggravation. - Many
people in a room seem to take away his breath. Back - Much
pain. - Spine
sensitive with nocturnal pains, [Oxal. acid.] paraplegia; posterior spinal
sclerosis. Extremities - Cannot
walk with eyes closed. -
Trembling, with general debility. -
Paralysis, with mental and abdominal symptoms. - Rigidity
of calves. - Debility
in calves especially. - Walks
and stands unsteadily, especially when unobserved. - Numbness
of arms. -
Post-diphtheritic paralysis (after Gelsem.) Skin - Brown,
tense, and hard. - Drawing
in skin, as from a spider-web, or dried albuminous substance, withered and
dried up. -
Irregular blotches. Sleep -
Sleepless, from fancies before his imagination; horrible dreams of snakes,
and of sexual gratification. - Drowsy
stupor. Fever - Chills
with nausea. - Chilly
when uncovered, yet feels smothered if wrapped up. Modalities - Worse,
warmth in any form; at night; from cold food; sweets; after eating; at
menstrual period;
from emotions, left side. Better, from eructation; fresh air; cold; pressure. Relationship - Antidote
: Nat. mur. - Compare
: Ars.; Merc.; Phos.; Pulsat. Argent. cyanatum (angina pectoris, asthma,
spasm of oesophagus)
Argent. iodat. (throat disorders, hoarseness, gland affected.) -
Protargol (gonorrhoea after acute stage 2 per cent. solution; syphilitic
mucous patches, chancres
and chancroids, 10 per cent. solution applied twice a day; ophthalmia
neonatorum, 2 drops of
10 per cent. solution). - Argent.
phosph. (An excellent diuretic in dropsy.) - Argent.
oxyd. (Chlorosis with menorrhagia and diarrhoea.) Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Best
form an aqueous solution 1 to 9, 2 or 3 drops doses. - This
solution in water preferable to lower triturations; unless fresh, these
readily decompose into the
oxide. Aristolochia
milhomens (brazilian
snake root) *
Stitching pains in various parts. * Pain in
heels, burning in anus and frequent irritation. *
Flatulence in stomach and abdomen. * Pain in
back and extremities. *
Stiffness of legs. * Pain in
tendo-Achillis. * Itching
and swelling around the malleoli. Relationship - Compare
: Aristolochia Serpentaria - Virginia Snake Root - (Symptoms of intestinal
tract; colliquative
diarrhoea, meteorism. Flatulent dyspepsia. Brain congestion. Distention and cutting
pains in abdomen. Symptoms like those of Poison-Oak). Dose - Lower
potencies. Arnica
montana (leopard's
bane) * Produces
conditions upon the system quite similar to those resulting from injuries,
falls, blows,
contusions. * Tinnitus
aurium. * Putrid
phenomena. * Septic
conditions; prophylactic of pus infection. *
Apoplexy, red, full face. It is
especially suited to cases when any injury, however remote, seems to have
caused the present
trouble. Arnica is
disposed to cerebral congestion. Acts best
in plethoric, feebly in debilitated with impoverished blood, cardiac dropsy
with dyspnoea. A muscular
tonic. Traumatism
of grief, remorse or sudden realization of financial loss. Limbs and
body ache as if beaten; joints as if sprained. Bed feels
too hard. Marked
effect on the blood. Affects
the venous system inducing stasis. Echymosis
and haemorrhages. Relaxed
blood vessels, black and blue spots. Tendency
to haemorrhage and low-fever states. Tendency
to tissue degeneration, septic conditions, abscesses that do not mature. Neuralgias
originating in disturbances of pneumo-gastric. Rheumatism
of muscular and tendinous tissue, especially of back and shoulders. Aversion
to tobacco. Thrombosis. Haematocele. Mind - Fears
touch, or the approach of anyone. -
Unconscious; when spoken to answers correctly, but relapses. -
Indifference; inability to perform continuous active work; morose, delirious. - Nervous;
cannot bear pain; whole body oversensitive. - Says
there is nothing the matter with him. - Wants to
be let alone. -
Agoraphobia (fear of space). - After
mental strain or shock. Head - Hot,
with cold body; confused; sensitiveness of brain, with sharp, pinching pains. - Scalp
feels contracted. - Cold
spot on forehead. - Chronic
vertigo; objects whirl about especially when walking. Eyes - Diplopia
from traumatism, muscular paralysis, retinal haemorrhage. - Bruised,
sore feeling in eyes after close work. - Must
keep eyes open. - Dizzy on
closing them. - Feel
tired and weary after sight-seeing, moving pictures, etc. Ears - Noises
in ear caused by rush of blood to the head. - Shooting
in and around ears. - Blood
from ears. - Dullness
of hearing after concussion. - Pain in
cartilages of ears as if bruised. Nose - Bleeding
after every fit of coughing, dark fluid blood. - Nose
feels sore; cold. Mouth - Fetid
breath. - Dry and
thirsty. - Bitter
taste. [Colocy.] - Taste as
from bad eggs. - Soreness
of gums after teeth extraction. [Sepia.] - Empyema
of maxillary sinus. Face - Sunken;
very red. - Heat in
lips. - Herpes
in face. Stomach - Longing
for vinegar. - Distaste
for milk and meat. - Canine
hunger. - Vomiting
of blood. - Pain in
stomach during eating. -
Repletion with loathing. -
Oppressive gases pass upward and downward. - Pressure
as from a stone. - Feeling
as if stomach were pressing against spine. Fetid vomiting. Abdomen - Stitches
under false ribs. - Distended;
offensive flatus. - Sharp
thrusts through abdomen. Stool -
Straining of tenesmus in diarrhoea. Offensive, brown, bloody, putrid,
involuntary. - Looks
like brown yeast. - Must lie
down after every stool. -
Diarrhoea of consumption; worse lying on left side. -
Dysenteric stools with muscular pains. Urine - Retained
from over-exertion. - Dark
brick-red sediment. - Vesical
tenesmus with very painful micturition. Female - Bruised
parts after labor. - Violent
after-pains. - Uterine
haemorrhage from mechanical injury after coition. - Sore
nipples. - Mastitis
from injury. - Feeling
as if foetus were lying crosswise. Respiratory - Coughs
depending on cardiac lesion, paroxysmal, at night, during sleep, worse
exercise. - Acute
tonsillitis, swelling of soft palate and uvula. -
Pneumonia; approaching paralysis. -
Hoarseness from overuse of voice. - Raw,
sore feeling in morning. - Cough
produced by weeping and lamenting. - Dry,
from tickling low down in trachea. - Bloody
expectoration. - Dyspnoea
with haemoptysis. - All
bones and cartilages of chest painful. - Violent
spasmodic cough, with facial herpes. - Whooping
cough, child cries before coughing. -
Pleurodynia [Ranunc.; Cimicif.] Heart - Angina
pectoris; pain especially severe in elbow of left arm. - Stitches
in heart. - Pulse
feeble and irregular. - Cardiac
dropsy with distressing dyspnoea. -
Extremities distended, feel bruised and sore. - Fatty
heart and hypertrophy. Extremities - Gout. - Great
fear of being touched or approached. - Pain in
back and limbs, as if bruised or beaten. - Sprained
and dislocated feeling. - Soreness
after overexertion. -
Everything on which he lies seems too hard. - Deathly
coldness of forearm. - Cannot
walk erect, on account of bruised pain in pelvic region. -
Rheumatism begins low down and works up. [Ledum.] Skin - Black
and blue. - Itching,
burning, eruption of small pimples. - Crops of
small boils. [Ichthyol; Silica.] Ecchymosis. - Bed
sores. [Bovinine locally.] - Acne
indurata, characterized by symmetry in distribution. Sleep -
Sleepless and restless when overtired. - Comatose
drowsiness; awakens with hot head; dreams of death, mutilated bodies, anxious and
terrible. - Horrors
in the night. -
Involuntary stools during sleep. Fever - Febrile
symptoms closely related to typhoid. -
Shivering over whole body. - Heat and
redness of head, with coolness of rest of body. - Internal
heat; feet and hands cold. - Nightly
sour sweats. Modalities - Worse,
least touch; motion; rest; wine; damp cold. - Better,
lying down, or with head low. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph. - Vitex
trifolia. - - Indian
Arnica. (Sprains and pains, headache in temples, pain in joints; pain in
abdomen; pain in
testicles.) -
Complementary : Acon.; Ipec. - Compare
: Acon.; Bapt.; Bellis; Hamam; Rhus.; Hyperic. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Locally,
the tincture, but should never be applied hot or at all when abrasions or
cuts are present. Arsenicum
album (arsenious
acid) - arsenic trioxide * A
profoundly acting remedy on every organ and tissue. * Its clear-cut
characteristic symptoms and correspondence to many severe types of disease make its
homoeopathic employment constant and certain. * Its
general symptoms often alone lead to its successful application. * Among
these the all-prevailing debility, exhaustion, and restlessness, with nightly aggravation,
are most important. * Great
exhaustion after the slightest exertion. * This,
with the peculiar irritability of fibre, gives the characteristic irritable
weakness. Burning
pains. *
Unquenchable thirst. * Burning
relieved by heat. * Seaside
complaints [Nat. mur.; Aqua Marina]. *
Injurious effects of fruits, especially more watery ones. * Gives
quiet and ease to the last moments of life when given in high potency. * Fear
fright and worry. * Green
discharges. *
Infantile Kala-azar. (Dr. Neatby). Anaemia
and chlorosis. Degenerative
changes. Gradual
loss of weight from impaired nutrition. Reduces
the refractive index of blood serum (also China and Ferr. phos.). Maintains
the system under the stress of malignancy regardless of location. Malarial
cachexia. Mind - Great
anguish and restlessness. Changes place continually. Fears, of death, of
being left alone. - Great
fear, with cold sweat. - Thinks
it useless to take medicine. -
Suicidal. -
Hallucinations of smell and sight. - Despair
drives him from place to place. - Miserly,
malicious, selfish, lacks courage. - General
sensibility increased [Hep.]. -
Sensitive to disorder and confusion. Head -
Headaches relieves by cold, other symptoms worse. -
Periodical burning pains, with restlessness; with cold skin. -
Hemicrania, with icy feeling of scalp and great weakness. -
Sensitive head in open air. - Delirium
tremens; cursing and raving; vicious. - Head is
in constant motion. - Scalp
itches intolerably; circular patches of bare spots; rough, dirty, sensitive,
and covered with dry
scales; nightly burning and itching; dandruff. - Scalp
very sensitive; cannot brush hair. Eyes - Burning
in eyes, with acrid lachrymation. - Lids
red, ulcerated, scabby, scaly, granulated. - Oedema
around eyes. - External
inflammation, with extreme painfulness; burning, hot, and excoriating lachrymation. - Corneal
ulceration. - Intense
photophobia; better external warmth. - Ciliary
neuralgia, with fine burning pain. Ears - Skin
within, raw and burning. - Thin,
excoriating, offensive otorrhoea. - Roaring
in ears, during a paroxysm of pain. Nose - Thin,
watery, excoriating discharge. - Nose
feels stopped up. - Sneezing
without relief. -
Hay-fever and coryza; worse in open air; better indoors. - Burning
and bleeding. - Acne of
nose. - Lupus. Face - Swollen,
pale, yellow, cachectic, sunken, cold, and covered with sweat. [Acetic acid.] -
Expression of agony. - Tearing
needle-like pains; burning. - Lips
black, livid. - Angry, circumscribed
flush of cheeks. Mouth -
Unhealthy, easily-bleeding gums. -
Ulceration of mouth with dryness and burning heat. -
Epithelioma of lips. - Tongue
dry, clean, and red; stitching and burning pain in tongue, ulcerated with
blue color. - Bloody
saliva. -
Neuralgia of teeth; feel long and very sore; worse after midnight; better
warmth. - Metallic
taste. - Gulping
up of burning water. Throat - Swollen,
oedematous, constricted, burning, unable to swallow. -
Diphtheritic membrane, looks dry and wrinkled. Stomach - Cannot
bear the sight or smell of food. Great thirst; drinks much, but little at a
time. - Nausea,
retching, vomiting, after eating or drinking. - Anxiety
in pit of stomach. - Burning
pain. - Craves
acids and coffee. -
Heartburn; gulping up of acid and bitter substances which seem to excoriate
the throat. -
Long-lasting eructations. - Vomiting
of blood, bile, green mucus, or brown-black mixed with blood. - Stomach
extremely irritable; seems raw, as if torn. -
Gastralgia from slightest food or drink. -
Dyspepsia from vinegar, acids, ice-cream, ice-water, tobacco. - Terrible
fear and dyspnoea, with gastralgia; also faintness, icy coldness, great
exhaustion. -
Malignant symptoms. -
Everything swallowed seems to lodge in the oesophagus, which seems as if
closed and nothing
would pass. - Ill
effects of vegetable diet, melons, and watery fruits generally. - Craves
milk. Abdomen - Gnawing,
burning pains like coals of fire; relieved by heat. - Liver
and spleen enlarged and painful. - Ascites
and anasarca. - Abdomen
swollen and painful. - Pain as
from a wound in abdomen on coughing. Rectum - Painful,
spasmodic protrusion of rectum. -
Tenesmus. - Burning
pain and pressure in rectum and anus. Stool - Small,
offensive, dark, with much prostration. Worse at night, and after eating and
drinking; from
chilling stomach, alcoholic abuse, spoiled meat. -
Dysentery dark, bloody, very offensive. - Cholera,
with intense agony, prostration, and burning thirst. - Body
cold as ice. [Verat.] -
Haemorrhoids burn like fire; relieved by heat. - Skin
excoriated about anus. Urine - Scanty,
burning, involuntary. - Bladder
as if paralyzed. -
Albuminous. -
Epithelial cells; cylindrical clots of fibrin and globules of pus and blood. - After
urinating, feeling of weakness in abdomen. - Bright's
disease. -
Diabetes. Female - Menses
too profuse and too soon. - Burning
in ovarian region. -
Leucorrhoea, acrid, burning, offensive, thin. - Pain as
from red-hot wires; worse least exertion; causes great fatigue; better in
warm room. -
Menorrhagia. -
Stitching pain in pelvis extending down the thigh. Respiratory - Unable
to lie down; fears suffocation. -
Air-passages constricted. - Asthma
worse midnight. - Burning
in chest. -
Suffocative catarrh. - Cough
worse after midnight; worse lying on back. -
Expectoration scanty, frothy. Darting pain through upper third of right lung. - Wheezing
respiration. -
Haemoptysis with pain between shoulders; burning heat all over. - Cough
dry, as from sulphur fumes; after drinking. Heart -
Palpitation, pain, dyspnoea, faintness. -
Irritable heart in smokers and tobacco-chewers. - Pulse
more rapid in morning. [Sulph.] Dilatation. -
Cyanosis. - Fatty
degeneration. - Angina
pectoris, with pain in neck and occiput. Back - Weakness
in small of back. - Drawing
in of shoulders. - Pain and
burning in back. [Oxal. ac.] Extremities -
Trembling, twitching, spasms, weakness, heaviness, uneasiness. - Cramps
in calves. - Swelling
of feet. -
Sciatica. - Burning
pains. -
Peripheral neuritis. - Diabetic
gangrene. - Ulcers
on heel [Cepa; Lamium]. -
Paralysis of lower limbs with atrophy. Skin - Itching,
burning, swellings; oedema, eruption, papular, dry, rough, scaly; worse cold
and scratching. -
Malignant pustules. - Ulcers
with offensive discharge. - Anthrax. - Poisoned
wounds. -
Urticaria, with burning and restlessness. -
Psoriasis. -
Scirrhus. - Icy
coldness of body. -
Epithelioma of the skin. -
Gangrenous inflammations. Sleep -
Disturbed, anxious, restless. - Must
have head raised by pillows. -
Suffocative fits during sleep. - Sleeps
with hands over head. - Dreams
are full of care and fear. - Drowsy,
sleeping sickness. Fever - High
temperature. -
Periodicity marked with adynamia. - Septic
fevers. -
Intermittent. Paroxysms incomplete, with marked exhaustion. Hay-fever. - Cold
sweats. - Typhoid,
not too early; often after Rhus. - Complete
exhaustion. -
Delirium; worse after midnight. - Great
restlessness. - Great
heat about 3 a.m. - Sordes. Modalities - Worse,
wet weather, after midnight; from cold, cold drinks, or food. -
Seashore. - Right
side. - Better
from heat; from head elevated; warm drinks. -
Complementary : Rhus; Carbo; Phos. Thuja; Secale. -
Antidotal to lead poison. -
Antidotes : Opium; Carbo; China; Hepar; Nux. - Chemical
Antidotes : Charcoal; Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; Lime Water. - Compare
: Arsenic. stibatum 3x (Chest inflammations of children, restlessness with
thirst and
prostration, loose mucous cough, oppression, hurried respiration, crepitant
rales). - Cenchris
contortrix; Iod.; Phosph.; China; Verat. alb.; Carbo; Kali phos. Epilobium (intractable
diarrhoea of typhoid). - Hoang
Nan. Atoxyl. - -Sodium
arseniate 3x, sleeping sickness; commencing optic atrophy. - Levico
Water - (containing Ars., Iron and Copper of South Tyrol). - Chronic
and dyscratic skin diseases, chorea minor and spasms in scrofulous and
anaemic children. - Favors
assimilation and increases nutrition. - Debility
and skin diseases, especially after the use of higher potencies where
progress seems
suspended. - Dose. - Ten
drops in wine glass of warm water 3 times a day after meals. (Burnett). -
Sarcolatic acid (influenza with violent vomiting). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - The very
highest potencies often yield brilliant results. - Low
attenuations in gastric, intestinal, and kidney diseases; higher in
neuralgias, nervous diseases,
and skin. - But if
only surface conditions call for it, give the lowest potencies, 2x to 3x
trit. - Repeated
doses advisable. Arsenicum
bromatum (bromide
of arsenic) * Has
proven a great anti-psoric and anti-syphilitic remedy. * Herpetic
eruptions, syphilitic excrescences, glandular tumors and indurations,
carcinoma, locomotor
ataxia, and obstinate intermittents, and diabetes are all greatly influenced
by this preparation. Face - Acne
rosacea, with violet papules on nose; worse in the spring. - Acne in
young people. Dose -
Tincture, two to four drops daily in water. - In
diabetes, three drops three times a day in a glass of water. Arsenicum
hydrogenisatum (arseniuretted
hydrogen) * The
general action of Arsenic more accentuated. * Anaemia. * Anxiety;
despair. *
Haematuria, with general blood disorganization. *
Haemorrhages from mucous membranes. * Urine
suppressed, followed by vomiting. * Prepuce
and glans covered with pustules and round superficial ulcers. *
Collapse. *
Coldness; prostration. * Sudden
weakness and nausea. * Skin
becomes dark brown. Head - Violent
vertigo on going upstairs. - Eyes
sunken; broad, blue circles around. - Violent
sneezing. - Nose
cold. - Must be
wrapped up with warm cloths. Mouth - Tongue
enlarged; deep, irregular ulcer; nodular swelling. - Mouth
hot and dry; little thirst. Dose - Third
potency. Arsenicum
iodatum (iodide of
arsenic) * Is to be
preferred for persistently irritating, corrosive discharges. * The
discharge irritates the membrane from which it flows and over which it flows. * The
discharge may be fetid, watery, and the mucous membrane is always red, angry, swollen;
itches and burns. *
Influenza, hay-fever, old nasal catarrhs, and catarrh of middle ear. * Swelling
of tissues within the nose. *
Hypertrophied condition of eustachian tube and deafness. * Senile
heart, myocarditis and fatty degeneration. * Pulse
shotty. * Chronic
aortitis. * Epithelioma
of the lip. * Cancer
of breast after ulceration has set in. It seems
probable that in Arsenic iod., we have a remedy most closely allied to manifestations
of tuberculosis. In the
early stages of tuberculosis, even though there is an afternoon rise in temperature,
Ars. jod. is
very effective. It will be
indicated by a profound prostration, rapid, irritable pulse, recurring fever
and sweats,
emaciation; tendency to diarrhoea. Chronic
pneumonia, with abscess in lung. Hectic;
debility; night sweats. This
remedy is also to be remembered in phthisis with hoarse, racking cough and
profuse expectoration
of a purulent nature, and attended with cardiac weakness, emaciation and general
debility; in chronic, watery diarrhoea in phthisical subjects; in cases of
emaciation with good
appetite; in amenorrhoea, with anaemic palpitation and dyspnoea. In chronic
pneumonia, when abscess is about to form. Great
emaciation. Arteriosclerosis,
myocardial degeneration and senile heart. Threatened
pyaemia. [Pyrog.; Methyl. blue.] Head - Vertigo,
with tremulous feeling, especially in aged. Nose - Thin,
watery, irritating, excoriating discharge from anterior and posterior nares;
sneezing. -
Hay-fever. -
Irritation and tingling of nose constant desire to sneeze. [Pollanin.] - Chronic
nasal catarrh; swollen nose; profuse, thick, yellow discharge; ulcers;
membrane sore and
excoriated. -
Aggravation by sneezing. Throat - Burning
in pharynx. - Tonsils
swollen. - Thick
membrane from fauces to lips. - Breath
fetid, glandular involvement. -
Diphtheria. - Chronic
follicular pharyngitis. Eyes and
ears -
Scrofulous ophthalmia. - Otitis,
with fetid, corrosive discharge. -
Thickening of tympanum. - Burning,
acrid coryza. Stomach - Pain and
pyrosis. - Vomiting
an hour after food. - Nausea
distressing. - Pain in
epigastrium. - Intense
thirst; water is immediately ejected. Respiratory - Slight
hacking cough, with dry and stopped-up nostrils. -
Pleuritis exudativa. - Chronic
bronchitis. -
Pulmonary tuberculosis. -
Pneumonia that fails to clear up. -
Broncho-pneumonia after grippe. - Cough
dry, with little difficult expectoration. - Aphonia. Fever -
Recurrent fever and sweats. -
Drenching night-sweats. - Pulse
rapid, feeble, weak, irregular. - Chilly,
cannot endure cold. Skin - Dry, scaly,
itching. - Marked
exfoliation of skin in large scales, leaving a raw exuding surface beneath. -
Ichthyosis. Enlarged scrofulous glands. Venereal bubo. -
Debilitating night-sweats. - Eczema
of the beard; watery, oozing, itching; worse, washing. -
Emaciation. -
Psoriasis. - Acne
hard, shotty, indurated base with pustule at apex. Relationship - Compare
: Tuberculinum; Antimon. iod. - In
hay-fever, compare : Aralia; Naphthalin; Rosa; Sang. nit. Dose - Second
and third trituration. - Ought to
be prepared fresh and protected from light. -
Continued for some time. -
Clinically, it has been found advisable in tuberculosis to begin with about
the 4x and gradually
go lower to the second x trit., 5 grains 3 times a day. Arsenicum
metallicum (metallic
arsenic) * Arouses
latent syphilis. *
Periodicity very marked; symptoms recur every two and three weeks. *
Weakness. * Swollen
feeling of parts. Head - Low
spirited, memory weak. - Desire
to be alone. - Annoyed
by visions, causing her to cry. - Head
feels too large. -
Left-sided headache up to eyes and into ears. - Headache
worse stooping and lying down. -
Oedematous swelling of forehead. Face - Red,
itching, burning and bloated. - Eyes
swelled and watery, burn with coryza. - Eyes
weak, day and gas light unpleasant. Mouth - The
tongue coated white, and shows imprint of the teeth. - Mouth
sore and ulcerated. Abdomen - Sore
pain in liver goes through to shoulders and spine. - Pain in
spleen down to groin. - Pain in
breast extends to hip and spleen. - Diarrhoea,
burning watery stools with relief of pain. Dose - Sixth
potency. Arsenicum
sulphuratum flavum (yellow
sulphuret of arsenic. orpiment) * Needle
pricks from within outwards in chest; also on forehead, right side. * Sticking
behind ear. *
Difficult respiration. * Skin
chafed about genitals. Leucoderma
and squamous syphilides. Sciatica
and pain around the knee. Relationship - Arsenic
sulph. rub. (influenza with intense catarrhal symptoms, great prostration and
high temperature,
purulent discharges, psoriasis, acne, and sciatica. Chilly even before a
fire. Itching in
various parts. Pellagra.) Dose - Third
trituration. Artemisia
vulgaris (mugwort) * Has some
reputation as a remedy for epileptic conditions, and convulsive diseases of childhood
and girls at puberty. * Locally
and internally is injurious to eyes. * Petit
mal. * Epilepsy
without aura; after fright and other violent emotions and after masturbation. * Several
convulsions close together. *
Somnambulism. * Gets up
at night and works, remembers nothing in the morning. [Kali phos.] Head - Drawn
back by spasmodic twitchings. - Mouth
drawn to left. -
Congestion of brain. Eyes - Colored
light produces dizziness. - Pain and
blurring of vision; better; rubbing; worse, using eyes. Female - Profuse
menses. - Violent
uterine contractions. - Spasms
during menses. Fever - Profuse
sweat, smelling like garlic. Relationship - Compare
: Absinth.; Cina; Cicuta. Dose - First to
third potency. - Said to
act better when given with wine. Arum dracontium (green
dragon) * A remedy
for Pharyngitis with sore, raw and tender throat. Head - Heavy;
shooting pain in ears, aching pain behind right ear. Throat - Dry,
sore, worse swallowing. - Raw and
tender. -
Continued disposition to clear throat. - Croupy,
hoarse cough with sore throat. Urinary -
Irresistible desire to pass urine, burns and smarts. Respiratory -
Hoarseness; excess of mucus in larynx. -
Asthmatic at night. -
Expectoration thick, heavy. Relationship - Arum
Italicum. (Brain-fag, with headache in occipital region.) - Arum
maculatum (inflammation and ulceration of mucous membranes. Nasal irritation
with polypus). Dose - First
potency. Arum
triphyllum (jack-in-the-pulpit) * Arum
maculatum, Italicum, Dracontium, have the same action as the Triphyllum. * They all
contain an irritant poison, causing inflammation of mucous surfaces and destruction
of tissue. * Acridity
is the keynote of the kind of action characteristic of Arum. Head - Bores
head in pillow. - Headache
from too warm clothing, from hot coffee. Eyes -
Quivering of upper eyelids, especially left. Nose - Soreness
of nostrils. - Acrid,
excoriating discharge, producing raw sores. - Nose
obstructed; must breathe through mouth. Boring in the nose. - Coryza;
discharge blood-streaked, watery. - Nose
completely stopped, with fluent, acrid discharge. -
Hay-fever, with pain over root of nose. - Large
scabs high up on right side of nose. - Face
feels chapped, as if from cold wind; feels hot. - Constant
picking at nose until it bleeds. Mouth - Raw
feeling at roof and palate. - Lips and
soft palate sore and burning. - Lips
chapped and burning. - Corners
of mouth sore and cracked. - Tongue
red, sore; whole mouth raw. - Picking
lips until they bleed. - Saliva
profuse, acrid, corroding. Throat - Swelling
of sub-maxillary glands. -
Constricted and swollen; burns; raw. - Constant
hawking. -
Hoarseness. -
Expectoration of much mucus. - Lungs
feel sore. -
Clergyman's sore throat. - Voice
uncertain, uncontrollable. - Worse,
talking, singing. Skin - Scarlet
rash; raw, bloody surfaces anywhere. - Impetigo
contagiosa. Modalities - Worse,
northwest wind; lying down. Relationship - Compare
: Ammon. carb.; Ailanthus; Cepa. -
Antidotes : Buttermilk; Acet. ac.; Puls. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Arundo
mauritanica (reed) * A remedy
for catarrhal states. *
Hay-fever. Head - Itching;
falling off of hair; roots of hair painful. -
Pustules. - Pain in
occiput, extends to right ciliary region. - Deep
seated pain in sides of head. Ears - Burning
and itching in auditory canals. - Eczema
behind ears. Nose -
Hay-fever begins with burning and itching of palate and conjunctiva. - Annoying
itching in the nostrils and roof of the mouth. [Wyethia.] Coryza; loss of
smell. [Nat.
mur.] -
Sneezing, itching of nostrils. Mouth - Burning
and itching; bleeding of gums. - Ulcers
and exfoliations in the commissures. - Fissures
in tongue. Stomach - Coldness
in stomach. - Longing
for acids. Abdomen - Movement
as from something alive. -
Flatulence pain at pubic region. Stool -
Greenish. - Burning
at anus. -
Diarrhoea of nursing children. [Cham.; Calc. phos.] Urine - Burning. - Red
sediment. [Lyc.] Male - Pain in
spermatic cord after embrace. Female - Menses
too early and profuse. -
Neuralgic pains from face to shoulders and pubis. - Desire
with vaginal pruritus. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea; cough; bluish expectoration. - Burning
and pain in nipples. Extremities - Itching,
burning; oedema of hands and feet. - Burning
and swelling of soles. - Copious
and offensive sweat of feet. Skin - Eczema;
itching and crawling, especially of chest, upper extremities. - Fissures
in fingers and heels. Relationship - Compare
: anthoxanthum - sweet vernal grass (a popular medicine for hay-fever and coryza). - Lolium;
Cepa; Sabad.; Silica. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Asa
foetida (gum of
the stinkasand) * The
flatulence and spasmodic contraction of stomach and oesophagus with reverse peristalsis
are the most marked symptoms. * In its
selection, its relation to the hysterical and hypochondriacal patients, must
be borne in mind. * Besides
these superficial symptoms, it has been found to affect favorably deep
ulcerations, caries of
bones, especially in the syphilitic organism; here the extreme sensitiveness
and terrible
throbbing, nightly pains, guiding to its use. Head -
Irritable; complains of her troubles; sensitive. - Boring
above eyebrows. - Pressive
pain from within outward. Eyes - Orbital
neuralgia; better, pressure and rest. - Iritis
and intraocular inflammations, with boring, throbbing pains at night. - Stitches
under left frontal eminences. - Boring
pains in and around eyes. -
Syphilitic iritis. -
Superficial corneal ulcer with digging pains; worse at night. Ears -
Offensive otorrhoea, with boring pains in mastoid bone. - Mastoid
disease with pain in temporal region withpushing out sensation. -
Offensive, purulent discharge. Nose -
Syphilitic ozaena, with very offensive purulent discharge. - Caries
of nasal bones. [Aurum.] Throat - Globus
hystericus. - Ball
rises in throat. -
Sensation as if peristaltic motion were reversed, and oesophagus were driven
from stomach to throat. Stomach - Great
difficulty in bringing up wind. -
Flatulence and regurgitation of liquid. -
Hysterical flatulence. - Great
distention. -
Sensation of emptiness and weakness, with distention and beating in stomach
and abdomen. - Forcible
eructation of gas. -
Pulsation in pit of stomach. - Violent
gastralgia; cutting and burning in stomach and region of diaphragm. - Gurgling
and rolling of wind, which escapes afterwards with loud and difficult
eructation. Female - Mammae
turgid with milk in the unimpregnated. -
Deficient milk, with oversensitiveness. Rectum -
Distended, griping, with hunger. -
Obstinate constipation. - Pain in
perineum, as if something dull pressed out. -
Diarrhoea, extremely offensive, with meteorism, and regurgitation of food. Chest -
Spasmodic tightness, as if lungs could not be fully expanded. -
Palpitation more like a tremor. Bones - Darting
pain and caries in bones. -
Periosteum painful, swollen, enlarged. - Ulcers
affecting bones; thin, ichorous pus. Skin - Itching,
better scratching; ulcers painful on edges. -
Suppressed skin symptoms produce nervous disorders. Modalities - Worse,
at night; from tough; left side, during rest, warm applications. - Better,
open air; from motion, pressure. Relationship -
Antidotes : China; Mercur. - Compare
: Moschus; China; Mercur; Aurum. Dose - Second
to sixth potency. Asarum
europaeum (european
snake-root) * A remedy
for nervous affections, loss of energy, with excessive erethism. Scratching
on silk or
linen or paper unbearable. * Pains
and spasmodic muscular actions. * Nervous
deafness and asthenopia. * Cold
shivers from any emotion. * Feels as
if parts were pressed together. * Tension
and contractive sensations. * Always
feels cold. Mind - Thoughts
vanish, with drawing pressure in forehead. -
Sensibility increased, even from mere imagination. Head -
Compressive pain. - Tension
of scalp; hair painful. [China.] - Coryza,
with sneezing. Eyes - Feel
stiff; burn; feel cold. - Better,
in cold air or water; worse, sunlight and wind. - Darting
pains in eyes after operations. -
Asthenopia. Ears -
Sensation as if plugged up. - Catarrh
with deafness. - Heat of
external ear. - Noises. Stomach - Loss of
appetite, flatulence, eructation, and vomiting. - Desire
for alcoholic drinks. - Smoking
tobacco tastes bitter. - Nausea;
worse after eating. - Clean
tongue. - Great
faintness. -
Accumulation of cold, watery saliva. Rectum - Strings
of odorless, yellow mucus pass from bowels. -
Diarrhoea of tough mucus. -
Undigested stools. -
Prolapse. Female - Menses
too early, long lasting, black. - Violent
pain in small of back. -
Tenacious, yellow leucorrhoea. Respiratory - Nervous,
hacking cough. - Short
respiration. Back -
Paralytic pain in muscles of nape of neck. -
Weakness, with staggering. Fever -
Chilliness, single parts get icy cold. - Easily
excited perspiration. Modalities - Worse, in
cold dry weather; penetrating sounds. - Better,
from washing; in damp and wet weather. Relationship - Asarum
Canadensa - Wild Ginger. (Colds, followed by amenorrhoea and
gastro-enteritis. Suppressed
colds.) - Compare
: Ipecac., especially in diarrhoea; Silica; Nux; China. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Asclepias
cornuti (silk-weed) * Seems to
act especially on nervous system and urinary organs. * A remedy
for dropsy, hepatic, renal or cardiac and post-scarlatinal; causes
diaphoresis and augments
the urinary secretion. * Acute
rheumatic inflammation of large joints. *
Intermittent, pressing-down uterine pains. Head - Feels as
if a sharp instrument were thrust through from temple to temple. -
Constriction across forehead. - Nervous
headache, after suppressed perspiration, followed by increased urine, with
increase of
specific gravity. - Headache
from retention of effete matters in system. Relationship - Compare
: Asclepias Vincetoxicum. -
-Swallow-wart. -
-Cynanchum - (A gastro-intestinal irritant, producing vomiting and
purgation). - -(Useful
in dropsy, diabetes, great thirst, profuse urination). Dose -
Tincture. Asclepias
tuberosa (pleurisy-root) * Its
action on the chest muscles is most marked and has been verified. * Sick
headache, with flatulence in stomach and bowels. *
Dyspepsia. *
Bronchitis and pleurisy come within its range. *
Catarrhal states from cold and damp weather. *
Irritation of larynx with huskiness; grip, with pleuritic pain. Respiratory -
Respiration painful, especially at base of left lung. - Dry
cough; throat constricted; causes pain in head and abdomen. - Pain in
chest; shooting downward from left nipple. - A
general eliminative remedy, acting specially on the sudoriparous glands. - Chest
pains are relieved by bending forward. - Spaces
between ribs close to sternum tender. -
Lancinating pain between shoulders. - Catarrh,
with frontal headache, and sticky yellow discharge. Stomach -
Fullness, pressure, weight. -
Flatulence after meals. -
Sensitive to tobacco. Rectum -
Catarrhal dysentery, with rheumatic pains all over. - Stools
smell like rotten eggs. Extremities -
Rheumatic joints give sensation as if adhesions being broken up on bending. Relationship - Compare
: Asclepias Incarnata - Swamp Milk Weed. (Chronic gastric Catarrh and leucorrhoea.
Dropsy with dyspnoea) -
Periploca groeca - One of the Asclepiades - (Cardiac tonic, acts on
circulation and respiratory
centre, accelerating respiration in a ratio disproportionate to pulse.)
Bryonia; Dulc. Dose - Tincture
and first potency. Asimina
triloba (american
papaw) * Produces
a series of symptoms much like scarlet fever; sore throat, fever, vomiting,
scarlet eruption;
tonsils and submaxillary glands enlarged, with diarrhoea. * Fauces
red and swollen, face swollen. * Desire
for ice-cold things. *
Hoarseness. * Languid,
drowsy irritable. Acne. Itching in
evening on undressing. Relationship - Compare
: Capsic.; Bellad. Asparagus
officinalis (common
garden asparagus) * Its
marked and immediate action on the urinary secretion is well known. * It
causes weakness and cardiac depression with dropsy. *
Rheumatic pains. *
Especially about left shoulder and heart. Head -
Confused. - Coryza,
with profuse, thin fluid. - Aching
in forehead and root of nose. -
Migrainious morning headache with scotoma. - Throat
feels rough, with hawking copious tenacious mucus throat. Urine -
Frequent, with fine stitches in orifice of urethra; burning; of peculiar
odor. -
Cystitis, with pus, mucus and tenesmus. -
Lithiasis. Heart -
Palpitation, with oppression of chest. - Pulse
intermits, weak, pain about left shoulder and heart, associated with bladder disturbances. - Great
oppression in breathing. -
Hydrothorax. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain in back, especially near shoulder and limbs. - Pain at
acromion process of left scapula under clavicle and down arm, with feeble
pulse. Relationship - Antidote
: Acon.; Apis. - Compare
: althea - Marshmallow - (contains asparagin; irritable bladder, throat and bronchi.)
Physalis Alkekengi. Digital.; Sarsap.; Spigelia. Dose - Sixth
potency. Quebracho (quebracho) * The
digitalis of the lungs. (Hale.) * Removes
temporary obstruction to the oxidation of the blood by stimulating
respiratory centres,
increasing oxidation and excretion of carbonic acid. *
Pulmonary stenosis. *
Thrombosis of pulmonary artery. * Uraemic
dyspnoea. * An
effective remedy in many cases of asthma. * It
stimulates the respiratory centers and increases the oxygen in the blood. *
"Want of breath" during exertion is the guiding symptom. * Cardiac
asthma. Relationship - Compare
: Coca; Arsenic; Coffea - Catalpa (difficult respiration). Dose - First
trituration of tincture, or Aspidospermin hydrochlorid 1 grain of 1x trit. - Every
hour for a few doses. Astacus
fluviatilis (crawfish) * Skin
symptoms most important. *
Urticaria. Skin -
Nettle-rash over whole body. - Itching. - Crusta
lactea, with enlarged lymphatic glands. -
Erysipelas, and liver affections with nettle-rash. - Swelling
of cervical glands. -
Jaundice. Fever - Inward
chilliness; very sensitive to air, worse uncovering; violent fever, with
headache. Relationship - Compare
: Bombyx - Caterpillar - Itching of whole body. (Urticaria.) - Apis;
Rhus; Nat. m; Homar. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Asterias
rubens (red
starfish) * A remedy
for the sycotic diathesis; flabby, lymphatic constitution, flabby with red
face. *
Lancinating pains. * Nervous
disturbances, neuralgia, chorea, and hysteria come within the range of this remedy. * Has been
used for cancer of the breast, and has an unquestioned influence over cancer disease. *
Excitement in both sexes. Head - Cannot
bear contradiction. - Shocks
in brain; throbbing; heat in head, as if surrounded by hot air. Face - Red. - Pimples
on side of nose, chin and mouth. -
Disposition to pimples at adolescence. Female - Colic
and other sufferings cease with appearance of flow. - Breasts
swell and pain in breasts; worse left. -
Ulceration with sharp pains, piercing to scapulae. - Pains
down left arm to fingers, worse motion. - Excitement
of sexual instinct with nervous agitation. - Nodes
and indurations of mammary gland, dull aching, neuralgic pain in this region. [Conium.] Chest - Breasts
swollen, indurated. -
Neuralgia of left breast and arm. [Brom.] - Pain
under sternum and in muscles of praecordial region. - Left
breast feels as if pulled inward, and pain extends over inner arm to end of
little finger. - Numbness
of hand and fingers of left side. - Cancer
mammae even in ulcerative stage. Acute, lancinating pain. Axillary glands
swollen hard and
knotted. Nervous
system - Gait
unsteady; muscles refuse to obey the will. -
Epilepsy; preceded by twitching over whole body. Stool -
Constipation. -
Ineffectual desire. - Stool
like olives. -
Diarrhoea, watery brown, gushing out in jet. Skin -
Destitute of pliability and elasticity. - Itching
spots. - Ulcers,
with fetid ichor. - Acne. -
Psoriasis and herpes zoster worse left arm and chest. - Enlarged
axillary glands, worse, at night and in damp weather. Relationship -
Antidotes : Plumb.; Zinc. - Compare
: Conium; Carbo; Ars.; Condurango. -
Incompatible : Nux; Coffea. Modalities - Worse,
coffee, night; cold damp weather, left side. Dose - Sixth
potency. Astragalus
menziesii (purple or
woolly loco-weed) * Affects
animals like effects of alcohol, tobacco and morphine in man. * First
stage, period of hallucination or mania with defective eye sight during which
the animal
performs all sorts of antics. * After
acquiring a taste for the plant it refuses every other kind of food. * Second
stage brings emaciation, sunken eyeballs, lusterless hair and feeble
movements - after a
few months dies as from starvation. (U.S. Dept. Agriculture.) *
Irregularities in gait - paralytic affections. * Loss of
muscular co-ordination. Head - Fullness
in right temple and upper jaw. - Pain
over left eyebrow. - Painful
facial bones. - Dizzy. - Pressive
pain in temples. - Pain and
pressure in maxillae. Stomach - Weakness
and emptiness. - Burning
in oesophagus and stomach. Extremities - Purring
sensation in right foot outer side from heel to toe. - Icy
coldness of left calf. Relationship - Compare
: Aragallus Lamberti - White Loco-Weed - Rattleweed; Baryta; Oxytropis. Dose - Sixth
potency. Aurum
metallicum (metallic
gold) * Given
full play, Aurum develops in the organism, by attacking the blood, glands,
and bone, conditions
bearing striking resemblance to mercurial and syphilitic infections; and it
is just for such
deteriorations of the bodily fluids and alterations in the tissues, that
Aurum assumes great
importance as a remedy. * Like the
victim of syphilis, mental states of great depression are produced by it. *
Hopeless, despondent, and great desire to commit suicide. * Every
opportunity is sought for self-destruction. *
Exostosis, caries, nightly bone-pains, especially cranial, nasal, and
palatine. * Glands
swollen in scrofulous subjects. *
Palpitation and congestions. * Ascites
often in conjunction with heart affections. *
Frequently indicated in secondary syphilis and effects of mercury. * This use
of gold as an anti-venereal and anti-scrofulous remedy is very old, but has
been well-nigh
forgotten by the old school until rediscovered and placed on its scientific
basis by homoeopathy,
and now it can never be lost again. * When
syphilis is implanted on the scrofulous constitution, we have one of the most intractable
morbid conditions, and gold seems to be especially suited to the vile
combination. * Ennui. * Ozaena;
sexual hyperaesthesia. *
Arterio-sclerosis, high blood pressure; nightly paroxysms of pain behind
sternum. *
Sclerosis of liver, arterial system, brain. * Pining
boys; low spirited, lifeless, weak memory. Mind - Feeling
of self-condemnation and utter worthlessness. - Profound
despondency, with increased blood pressure, with thorough disgust of life,
and thoughts
of suicide. - Talks of
committing suicide. - Great
fear of death. - Peevish
and vehement at least contradiction. -
Anthropophobia. - Mental
derangements. - Constant
rapid questioning without waiting for reply. - Cannot
do things fast enough. -
Oversensitiveness; [Staph.] to noise, excitement, confusion. Head - Violent
pain in head; worse at night, outward pressure. - Roaring
in head. - Vertigo. - Tearing
through brain to forehead. - Pain in
bones extending to face. -
Congestion to head. - Boils on
scalp. Eyes - Extreme
photophobia. - Great
soreness all about the eyes and into eyeballs. - Double
vision; upper half of objects invisible. - Feel
tense. - Sees
fiery objects. - Violent
pains in bones around eye. [Asaf.] -
Interstitial keratitis. - Vascular
cornea. - Pains
from without inward. - Sticking
pains inward. - Trachoma
with pannus. Ears - Caries
of ossicula and of mastoid. -
Obstinate fetid otorrhoea after scarlatina. - External
meatus bathed in pus. - Chronic
nerve deafness; Labyrinthine disease due to syphilis. Nose -
Ulcerated, painful, swollen, obstructed. -
Inflammation of nose; caries; fetid discharge, purulent, bloody. - Boring
pains in nose; worse at night. - Putrid
smell from nose. -
Sensitive smell. [Carbol. ac.] - Horrible
odor from nose and mouth. - Knobby
tip of nose. Mouth - Foul
breath in girls at puberty. - Taste
putrid or bitter. -
Ulceration of gums. Face - Tearing
in zygoma. - Mastoid
and other facial bones inflamed. Throat - Stitches
when swallowing; pain in glands. - Caries
of the palate. Stomach - Appetite
and thirst increased, with qualmishness. - Swelling
of epigastrium. - Burning
at stomach and hot eructations. Abdomen - Right
hypochondrium hot and painful. -
Incarcerated flatus. - Swelling
and suppuration of inguinal glands. Urine - Turbid,
like buttermilk, with thick sediment. - Painful
retention. Rectum -
Constipation, stools hard and knotty. -
Nocturnal diarrhoea, with burning in rectum. Male - Pain and
swelling of testicles. - Chronic
induration of testicles. - Violent
erections. - Atrophy
of testicles in boys. -
Hydrocele. Female - Great
sensitiveness of vagina. - Uterus
enlarged and prolapsed. -
Sterility; vaginismus. Heart -
Sensation as if the heart stopped beating for two or three seconds,
immediately followed by a
tumultuous rebound, with sinking at the epigastrium. -
Palpitation. - Pulse
rapid, feeble, irregular. -
Hypertrophy. - High
Blood Pressure - Valvular lesions of arterio-sclerotic nature (Aurum 30) Respiratory - Dyspnoea
at night. -
Frequent, deep breathing; stitches in sternum. Bones -
Destruction of bones, like secondary syphilis. - Pain in
bones of head, lumps under scalp, exostosis with nightly pains in bones. - Caries
of nasal, palatine and mastoid bones. - Soreness
of affected bones, better in open air, worse at night. Extremities - All the
blood seems to rush from head to lower limbs. - Dropsy
of lower limbs. - Orgasm,
as if blood were boiling in all veins. -
Paralytic, tearing pains in joints. - Knees
weak. Sleep -
Sleepless. - Sobs
aloud in sleep. -
Frightful dreams. Modalities - Worse,
in cold weather when getting cold. - Many
complaints come on only in winter; from sunset to sunrise. Relationship - Compare
: Aur. ars. (chronic aortitis; lupus, phthisis in syphilitic headaches; also
in anaemia and
chlorosis. It causes rapid increase of appetite.) - Aur.
brom. (in headaches with neurasthenia, megrim, night terrors, valvular
diseases). - Aur.
mur. (Burning, yellow, acrid leucorrhoea; heart symptoms, glandular
affections; warts on tongue
and genitals; sclerotic and exudative degeneration of the nervous system.
Multiple sclerosis.
Morvan's disease. Second trituration. Aur. mur. is a sycotic remedy, causing suppressed
discharges to reappear. Valuable in climacteric haemorrhages from the womb. Diseases
of frontal sinus. Stitching pain in left side of forehead. Weariness,
aversion to all work.
Drawing feeling in stomach. Cancer, tongue as hard as leather; induration
after glossitis). - Aur.
mur. kali. - -Double
chloride of Potassium and gold. (In uterine induration and haemorrhage.) - Aur.
iod.(Chronic pericarditis, valvular diseases, arterio-sclerosis ozaena,
lupus, osteitis, ovarian
cysts, myomata uteri, are pathological lesions, that offer favorable ground
for the action of
this powerful drug. Senile paresis.) - Aur.
sulph. (Paralysis agitans; constant nodding of the head; affections of
mammae; swelling,
pain, cracked nipples with lancinating pains.) - Also,
Asafaet. (in caries of bones of ears and nose). - Syphilin
: Kali iod.; Hep.; Merc.; Mez.; Nit. ac.; Phosph. -
Antidotes : Bell.; Cinch.; Cupr.; Merc. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Latter
potency especially for increased blood pressure. Aurum
muriaticum natronatum (sodium
chloroaurate) * This
remedy has a most pronounced effect on the female organs, and most of its
clinical application
has been based thereon. * Has more
power over uterine tumors than any other remedy (Burnett). *
Psoriasis syphilitica. *
Periosteal swelling on lower jaw. * Swelling
of testicle. * High
blood pressure due to disturbed function of nervous mechanism. *
Arterio-sclerosis Syphilitic ataxia. Tongue - Burning;
stitches, and induration. - Old
cases of rheumatism and gouty pains. - Hepatic
cirrhosis. -
Interstitial nephritis. Female -
Indurated cervix. -
Palpitation of young girls. - Coldness
in abdomen. - Chronic
metritis and prolapsus. - Uterus
fills up whole pelvis. -
Ulceration of neck of womb and vagina. -
Leucorrhoea, with spasmodic contraction of vagina. - Ovaries
indurated. - Ovarian
dropsy. -
Sub-involution. - Ossified
uterus. Dose - Second
and third trituration. Avena
sativa (common
oat) * Has a
selective action on brain and nervous system, favorably influencing their
nutritive function. Nervous
exhaustion, sexual debility, and the morphine habit call for this remedy in
rather material
dosage. Best tonic
for debility after exhausting diseases. Nerve
tremors of the aged; chorea, paralysis agitans, epilepsy. Post-diphtheritic
paralysis. Rheumatism
of heart. Acute
coryza (20 drop doses in hot water hourly for a few doses). Alcoholism. Sleeplessness,
especially of alcoholics. Bad
effects of Morphine habit. Nervous
states of many female troubles. Mind - Inability
to keep mind on any one subject. Head - Nervous
headache at menstrual period, with burning at top of head. -
Occipital headache, with phosphatic urine. Female -
Amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea, with weak circulation. Male -
Spermatorrhoea; impotency; after too much indulgence. Extremities - Numbness
of limbs, as if paralyzed. - Strength
of hand diminished. Relationship - Compare
: Alfalfa. (General tonic similar to avena - also in scanty and suppressed
urine.) Dose - Tincture
ten to twenty drop doses, preferably in hot water. Azadirachta
indica (margosa
bark) * An
afternoon fever and rheumatic pains in various parts are caused by this
remedy. * Pain in
sternum and ribs, in back and shoulders and extremities; heat, pricking and
aching in hands,
especially palms, fingers, also toes. Head -
Forgetful; giddy on rising; head aches, scalp sensitive; eyes burn, pain in
right eyeball. Fever - Slight
chill, afternoon fever, glowing heat in face, hands, and feet, copious sweat
on upper part of
body. Relationship - Compare
: Cedron; Natr. mur.; Arsenic. Bacillinum
burnett (a
maceration of a typical tuberculous lung Introduced
by dr. burnett) * Has been
employed successfully in the treatment of tuberculosis; its good effects seen
in the change
of the sputum, which becomes decreased and more aerated and less purulent. * Many
forms of chronic non-tubercular disease are influenced favorably by
Bacillinum, especially
when bronchorrhoea and dyspnoea are present. *
Respiratory pyorrhoea. * The
patient expectorates less. Bacillinum
is especially indicated for lungs of old people, with chronic catarrhal
condition and
enfeebled pulmonary circulation, attacks of suffocation at night with
difficult cough. Suffocative
catarrh. Tubercular
meningitis. Favors
falling off of tartar of teeth. Constant
disposition to take cold. Head -
Irritable, depressed. - Severe,
deep-in headache, also as of a tight hoop. -
Ringworm. - Eczema
of eyelids. Abdomen -
Abdominal pains, enlarged lands in groins, tabes mesenterica. - Sudden
diarrhoea before breakfast. -
Obstinate constipation, with offensive flatus. Respiratory -
Oppression. Catarrhal dyspnoea. Humid asthma. Bubbling rales and
muco-purulent expectoration. - Note. - This
muco-purulent expectoration of bronchitic patients is equally poly-bacillary;
it is a mixture of
diverse species and hence Bacillinum is truly indicated. (Cartier.) - Often
relieves congestion of the lungs, thus paving way for other remedies in
Tuberculosis. Skin -
Ringworm; pityriasis. - Eczema
of eyelids. - Glands
of neck enlarged and tender. Modalities - Worse,
night and early morning; cold air. Relationship - Antimon.
iod.; Lach.; Arsenic. iod.; Myosotis. Levico, 5-10 drops, follows as an intercurrent
where much debility is present (Burnett). -
Complementary : Calc. phos.; Kali carb. - Compare
: Its effects seem to be identical to that of Koch's Tuberculinum. - Both are
useful in the tubercular diathesis before phthisis had developed. - In the
early stages of tubercular disease of glands, joints, skin and bones. -
Psorinum. - Seems to
be its chronic equivalent. -
Bacillin. testium acts especially on lower half of the body. Dose - The does
is important. - Should
not be given below the thirtieth and not repeated frequently. - One dose
a week often sufficient to bring about reaction. - It is
rapid in action, and good results ought to be seen, otherwise there is no
need of repetition. Badiaga (fresh-water
sponge) * Soreness
of muscles and integuments; worse motion and friction of clothes, with sensitiveness
to cold. * Glands
swollen. * General
paresis. *
Basedow's disease. * Lues,
bubo, roseola. Head -
Sensation of enlargement and fullness. - Pain in
forehead and temple, extending to eyeballs, worse in afternoon. - Blueness
under eyes. -
Dandruff; scalp sore, dry, tetter-like. - Dull,
dizzy feeling in head. - Coryza,
sneezing, watery discharge, with asthmatic breathing and suffocative cough. -
Influenza. - Slight
sounds are greatly accentuated. Eyes -
Twitching of left upper lid; eyeballs tender; aching in eyeballs. -
Intermittent sore pain in eyeball, coming on at 3 p.m. Respiratory - Cough;
worse in afternoon, better in warm room. - The
mucus flies out of mouth and nostrils. -
Whooping-cough, with thick yellow expectoration; flies out. -
Hay-fever, with asthmatic breathing. -
Pleuritic stitches in chest, neck, and back. Stomach - Mouth
hot. - Much
thirst. -
Lancinating pain in pit of stomach extending to vertebra and scapula. Female -
Metrorrhagia; worse at night, with feeling of enlargement of head. [Arg.] - Cancer
of breast. [Asterias; Con.; Carbo an.; Plumb. iod.] Heart -
Indescribable bad feeling about the heart with soreness and pain, flying
stitches all over. Skin - Sore to
touch. -
Freckles. Rhagades. Back - Stitches
in nape, scapulae. - Pain in
small of back, hips and lower limbs. - Very
stiff neck. - Muscles
and skin sore, as if beaten. Modalities - Worse by
cold. - Better,
by heat. Relationship - Compare
: Merc. similar but opposite modalities. - Spongia;
Kali hyd.; Phytol.; Conium. -
Complementary : Sulph.; Merc.; Iod. Dose - First to
sixth attenuation. Balsamum
peruvianum (peruvian
balsam from myroxylon pereirae) * Useful
in bronchial catarrh, with copious, purulent expectoration. *
Debility; hectic fever. Nose - Profuse,
thick discharge. - Eczema,
with ulceration. - Chronic,
fetid, nasal catarrh. Stomach - Vomiting
of food and mucus. - Catarrh
of stomach. Chest -
Bronchitis, and phthisis, with muco-purulent, thick, creamy expectoration. - Loud
rales in chest. [Kali sulph.; Ant. tar.] - Very
loose cough. - Hectic
fever and night-sweats, with irritating, short cough and scanty
expectoration. Urine - Scanty;
much mucus sediment. - Catarrh
of bladder. [Chimaph.] Relationship - Balsamum
Tolutanum - the balsam of Myroxylon toluifera - (chronic bronchitis with profuse
expectoration). (Oleum caryophyllum - oil of cloves - in profuse septic
expectoration - 3 to 5
minims in milk or capsules). Dose - First
attenuation : In hectic 6x. - Extra
homoeopathic uses locally. - As a
stimulant to raw surfaces in indolent ulcers, scabies, cracked nipples,
rhagades, itch. - Promotes
granulation, removes fetor. - A one
per cent. solution in alcohol or ether may be used with the atomizer in
respiratory affections. -
Internally, as an expectorant, in chronic bronchitis. - Dose, 5
to 15 M., made into an emulsion with mucilage or yolk of egg. Baptisia
tinctoria (wild
indigo) * The
symptoms of this drug are of an asthenic type, simulating low fevers, septic
conditions of the
blood, malarial poisoning and extreme prostration. *
Indescribable sick feeling. * Great
muscular soreness and putrid phenomena always are present. * All the
secretions are offensive - breath, stool, urine, sweat, etc. * Epidemic
influenza. * Chronic
intestinal toxaemias of children with fetid stools and eructations. Baptisia
in low dilutions produces a form of anti-bodies to the bac. typhosus, viz.,
the agglutinins.
[Mellon.] Thus it
raises the natural bodily resistance to the invasion of the bacillary
intoxication, which produces
the typhoid syndrome. Typhoid
carriers. After
inoculation with anti-typhoid serum. Intermittent
pulse, especially in the aged. Mind - Wild,
wandering feeling. -
Inability to think. - Mental
confusion. - Ideas
confused. - Illusion
of divided personality. - Thinks
he is broken or double, and tosses about the bed trying to get pieces
together. [Cajeput.]
Delirium, wandering, muttering. - Perfect
indifference. - Falls
asleep while being spoken to. -
Melancholia, with stupor. Head -
Confused, swimming feeling. - Vertigo;
pressure at root of nose. - Skin of
forehead feels tight; seems drawn to back of head. - Feels
too large, heavy, numb. - Soreness
of eyeballs. - Brain
feels sore. - Stupor;
falls asleep while spoken to. - Early
deafness in typhoid conditions. - Eyelids
heavy. Face - Besotted
look. - Dark
red. - Pain at
root of nose. - Muscles
of jaw rigid. Mouth - Taste
flat, bitter. - Teeth
and gums sore, ulcerated. - Breath
fetid. Tongue feels burned; yellowish-brown; edges red and shining. - Dry and
brown in center, with dry and glistening edges; surface cracked and sore. - Can
swallow liquids only; least solid food gags. Throat - Dark
redness of tonsils and soft palate. -
Constriction, contraction of oesophagus. [Cajeput.] Great difficulty in
swallowing solid food. - Painless
sore throat, and offensive discharge. -
Contraction at cardiac orifice. Stomach - Can
swallow only liquids, vomiting due to spasm of oesophagus. - Gastric
fever. - No
appetite. - Constant
desire for water. - Sinking
feeling at stomach. - Pain in
epigastric region. - Feeling
of hard substance. [Abies nig.] - All
symptoms worse from beer. [Kali bich.] - Cardiac
orifice contracted convulsively and ulcerative inflammation of stomach and
bowels. Abdomen - Right
side markedly affected. -
Distended and rumbling. - Soreness
over region of gall-bladder, with diarrhoea. - Stools
very offensive, thin, dark, bloody. - Soreness
of abdomen, in region of liver. -
Dysentery of old people. Female -
Threatened miscarriage from mental depression, shock, watching, low fevers. - Menses
too early, too profuse. - Lochia
acrid, fetid. -
Puerperal fever. Respiratory - Lungs
feel compressed, breathing difficult; seeks open window. - Fears
going to sleep on account of nightmare and sense of suffocation. -
Constriction of chest. Back and
extremities - Neck
tired. -
Stiffness and pain, aching and drawing in arms and legs. - Pain in
sacrum, around hips and legs. - Sore and
bruised. -
Decubitus. Sleep -
Sleepless and restless. - Nightmare
and frightful dreams. - Cannot
get herself together, feels scattered about bed. - Falls
asleep while answering a question. Skin - Livid
spots all over body and limbs. - Burning
and heat in skin. [Arsenic.] - Putrid
ulcers with stupor, low delirium and prostration. Fever - Chill,
with rheumatic pains and soreness all over body. - Heat all
over, with occasional chills. - Chill
about 11 a.m. - Adynamic
fevers. - Typhus
fever. -
Shipboard fever. Modalities - Worse;
Humid heat; fog; indoors. Relationship - Compare
: Bryonia and Arsenic may be needed to complete the favorable reaction. -
Ailanthus differs, being more painful. - Baptisia
more painless. - Rhus;
Muriat. acid; Arsenic; Bryon.; Arnica; Echinac. Pyrogen. - Baptisia
confusia. (Pain in right jaw and oppression in left hypochondrium, producing dyspnoea
and necessity to assume erect position). Dose -
Tincture, to twelfth attenuation. - Has
rather short action. Barosma
crenulatum (buchu) * Marked
specific effects on genito-urinary system; muco-purulent discharges. *
Irritable bladder, with vesical catarrh; prostatic disorders. * Gravel. *
Leucorrhoea. Relationship - Compare
: Copaiva; Thuja; Populus; Chimaph. - See
Diosma. Dose - Tincture
or tea from leaves. Baryta
acetica (acetate
of barium) * Produces
paralysis beginning at the extremities and spreading upward. * Pruritus
of aged. Mind -
Forgetful; wavering long between opposite resolutions. - Lack of
self confidence. Face - Feeling
of cobweb in face. Extremities - Drawing
pain down whole left leg. -
Crawling, with burning stitches. -
Paralysis. - Lumbago
and rheumatic pain in muscles and joints. Dose - Second
and third trituration in repeated dosage. Baryta
carbonica (carbonate
of baryta) * aid to
scrofulous children, especially if they are backward mentally Specially
indicated in infancy
and old age. * This
remedy brings and physically, are dwarfish, do not grow and develop, have
scrofulous ophthalmia,
swollen abdomen, take cold easily, and then always have swollen tonsils. * Persons
subject to quinsy which is prone to suppurate; gums bleed easily. * Diseases
of old men when degenerative changes begin; - cardiac vascular and cerebral;
- who have
hypertrophied prostate or indurated testes, very sensitive to cold, offensive
footsweats, very weak
and weary, must sit or lie down or lean on something. * Very
averse to meeting strangers. * Catarrh
of posterior nares, with frequent epistaxis. * Often
useful in the dyspepsias of the young who have masturbated and who suffer
from seminal
emissions, together with cardiac irritability and palpitation. * Affects
glandular structures, and useful in general degenerative changes, especially
in coats of
arteries, aneurism, and senility. * Baryta
is a cardio-vascular poison acting on the muscular coats of heart and
vessels. * Arterial
fibrosis. *
Blood-vessels soften and degenerate, become distended, and aneurisms,
ruptures, and apoplexies
result. Mind - Loss of
memory, mental weakness. -
Irresolute. - Lost
confidence in himself. - Senile
dementia. -
Confusion. - Bashful. - Aversion
to strangers. -
Childish; grief over trifles. Head - Vertigo;
stitches, when standing in the sun, extending through head. - Brain
feels as if loose. - Hair
falls out. -
Confusion. - Wens. Eyes -
Alternate dilatation and contraction of pupils. -
Photophobia. - Gauze
before eyes. -
Cataracts. [Calc.; Phos.; Sil.] Ears - Hardness
of hearing. -
Crackling noise. Glands around ears painful and swollen. -
Reverberation on blowing nose. Nose - Dry;
sneezing; coryza, with swelling of upper lip and nose. -
Sensation of smoke in nose. -
Discharge of thick, yellow mucus. - Frequent
bleeding. - Scabs
around wings of nose. Face - Pale,
puffed; sensation as of cobweb. [Alumina.] - Upper
lip swollen. Mouth - Awakes
with dry mouth. - Gums
bleed and retract. - Teeth
ache before menses. - Mouth
filled with inflamed vesicles, foul taste. -
Paralysis of tongue. -
Smarting, burning pain in tip of tongue. -
Dribbling of saliva at dawn. - Spasm of
oesophagus when food enters. Throat -
Submaxillary glands and tonsils swollen. - Takes
cold easily, with stitches and smarting pain. Quinsy. Suppurating tonsils
from every cold. - Tonsils
inflamed, with swollen veins. - Smarting
pain when swallowing; worse empty swallowing. - Feeling
of a plug in pharynx. - Can only
swallow liquids. - Spasm of
oesophagus as soon as food enters oesophagus, causes gagging and choking. [Merc.
cor.; Graphit.] - Throat
troubles from over use of voice. - Stinging
pain in tonsils, pharynx or larynx. Stomach -
Waterbrash, hiccough, and eructation, which relieves pressure as of a stone. - Hungry,
but refuses food. - Pain and
weight immediately after a meal, with epigastric tenderness. [Kali carb.] - Worse
after warm food. - Gastric
weakness in the aged with possible malignancy present. Abdomen - Hard and
tense, distended. - Colicky. - Enlarged
mesenteric glands. - Pain in
abdomen swallowing food. - Habitual
colic, with hunger, but food is refused. Rectum -
Constipation, with hard, knotty stools. - Haemorrhoids
protrude on urinating. - Crawling
in rectum. - Oozing
at anus. Urinary - Every
time patient urinates, his piles come down. - Urging
to urinate. - Burning
in urethra on urinating. Male -
Diminished desire and premature impotence. - Enlarged
prostate. -
Testicles indurated. Female - Before
menses, pain in stomach and small of back. - Menses
scanty. Respiratory - Dry,
suffocative cough, especially in old people, full of mucus but lacking
strength to expectorate,
worse every change of weather. [Senega.] - Larynx
feels as if smoke were inhaled. - Chronic
aphonia. - Stitches
in chest; worse inspiration. - Lungs
feel full smoke. Heart -
Palpitation and distress in region of heart. -
Aneurism. [Lycop.] -
Accelerates the heart's action at first, blood pressure much increased,
contraction of blood vessels. -
Palpitation when lying on left side, when thinking of it especially; pulse
full and hard. - Cardiac
symptoms after suppressed foot-sweat. Back - Swollen
glands in nape of occiput. - Fatty
tumors about neck. - Bruised
pain between scapulae. -
Stiffness in sacrum. - Weakness
of spine. Extremities - Pain in
axillary glands. - Cold,
clammy feet. [Calc.] - Fetid
foot-sweats. - Numbness
of limbs. - Numb
feeling from knees to scrotum; disappears when sitting down. - Toes and
soles sore; soles painful when walking. - Pain in
joints; burning pains in lower limbs. Sleep - Talking
in sleep; awakens frequently; feels too hot. -
Twitching during sleep. Modalities - Worse,
while thinking of symptoms; from washing; lying on painful side. - Better,
walking in open air. Relationship - Compare
: Digitalis; Radium; Aragallus; Oxytrop; Astrag. -
Complementary : Dulc.; Silica; Psorin. -
Incompatible : Calc. - Antidote
for poisonous doses : Epsom salts. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency, the latter to remove the predisposition to quinsy. - Baryta
is slow in action, bears repetition. Baryta
iodata (iodide of
baryta) * Acts on
the lymphatic system, increased leucocytosis. Quinsy. Indurated glands,
especially tonsils
and breasts. * Strumous
ophthalmia, with tumefaction of cervical glands and stunted growth. * Tumors. Relationship - Compare
: Acon. lycotonum (swelling of cervical, axillary, and mammary glands). - Lapis;
Con. Merc. iod.; Carbo an. Dose - Second and
third trituration. Baryta
muriatica (barium
chloride) * The
different salts of Baryta are called for in organic lesions of the aged and
dwarfish, both mentally
and physically. *
Arterio-sclerosis and cerebral affections due to this condition. * Headaches,
but without acute crisis, occurring in old people; heaviness rather than
pain. * Vertigo,
due to cerebral anaemia and noises in ears. * Acts on
lower alimentary canal, especially rectum; on muscles and joints, giving
stiffness and
weakness as from overwalking. * The
white blood corpuscles increased. *
Hypertension and vascular degeneration. *
Increased tension of pulse. *
Arterio-sclerosis [Aurum; Secale] where a high systolic pressure with a
comparatively low diastolic
tension is attended by cerebral and cardiac symptoms. This
remedy has indurated and narrowing of the cardiac orifice with pain,
immediately after eating,
and epigastric tenderness, which has been repeatedly verified, also its use
in aneurism and
chronic hypertrophy of the tonsils. Nymphomania
and satyriasis. Convulsions. In every
form of mania when the sexual desire is increased. Multiple
sclerosis of brain and cord. Paresis
after influenza and diphtheria. General
feeling of lassitude in the morning, especially weakness of the legs, with
muscular stiffness. Children
who go around with their mouth open and who talk through the nose. Stupid-appearing,
hard of hearing. Ears - Whizzing
and buzzing. - Noises
on chewing and swallowing, or sneezing. - Earache;
better sipping cold water. - Parotids
swollen. -
Offensive otorrhoea. - Inflates
middle ear on blowing nose. Throat -
Difficult swallowing. - Tonsils
enlarged. - Paresis
of pharynx and eustachian tubes, with sneezing and noises. - Tubes
feel too wide open. Respiratory -
Bronchial affection. of old people with cardiac dilation. -
Facilitates expectoration. - Great
accumulation and rattling of mucus with difficult expectoration. -
Arterio-sclerosis of the lung, thus in senile asthma, modifies the arterial
tension. Stomach - Gone
feeling at epigastrium a good guiding symptom for it in chronic affections. - Retching
and vomiting. -
Sensation of heat ascending to head. Urine - Great
increase in uric acid, diminution of chlorides. Abdomen -
Throbbing [Selen.]; induration of pancreas; abdominal aneurism. - Inguinal
glands swollen. -
Spasmodic pain in rectum. Relationship - Compare
in sclerotic degenerations, especially of spinal cord, liver, and heart. - Plumbum
met. and Plumb. iod. - Also Aurum
mur. (which will often accomplish more in sclerotic and exudative degenerations
than other remedies. Multiple sclerosis, fulgurating pains, tremors, Morvan's disease,
hypertrophy of fingers.) Dose - Third
trituration. - Bears
repetition of dosage well. Belladonna (deadly
nightshade) *
Belladonna acts upon every part of the nervous system, producing active
congestion, furious
excitement, perverted special senses, twitching, convulsions and pain. * It has a
marked action on the vascular system, skin and glands. *
Belladonna always is associated with hot, red skin, flushed face, glaring
eyes, throbbing carotids,
excited mental state, hyperaesthesia of all senses, delirium, restless sleep,
convulsive movements,
dryness of mouth and throat with aversion to water, neuralgic pains that come and go
suddenly. [Oxytropis.] * Heat,
redness, throbbing and burning. Great children's remedy. *
Epileptic spasms followed by nausea and vomiting. * Scarlet
fever and also prophylactic. * Here use
the thirtieth potency. *
Exophthalmic goitre. *
Corresponds to the symptoms of "air-sickness" in aviators. * Give as
preventive. * No
thirst, anxiety or fear. *
Belladonna stands for violence of attack and suddenness of onset. * Bell.
for the extreme of thyroid toxaemia. * Use 1x
(Beebe). Mind - Patient
lives in a world of his own, engrossed by spectres and visions and oblivious
to surrounding
realities. - While
the retina is insensible to actual objects, a host of visual hallucinations
throng about him and
come to him from within. - He is
acutely alive and crazed by a flood of subjective visual impressions and
fantastic illusions. -
Hallucinations; sees monsters, hideous faces. -
Delirium; frightful images; furious; rages, bites, strikes; desire to escape. - Loss of
consciousness. -
Disinclined to talk. -
Perversity, with tears. -
Acuteness of all senses. -
Changeableness. Head - Vertigo,
with falling to left side or backwards. -
Sensitive to least contact. - Much
throbbing and heat. -
Palpitation reverberating in head with labored breathing. - Pain;
fullness, especially in forehead, also occiput, and temples. - Headache
from suppressed catarrhal flow. - Sudden
outcries. - Pain
worse light, noise, jar, lying down and in afternoon; better by pressure and
semi-erect posture. - Boring
of head into pillow; drawn backward and rolls from side to side. - Constant
moaning. - Hair
splits; is dry and comes out. - Headache
worse on right side and when lying down; ill effects, colds, etc.; from
having hair cut. Face - Red,
bluish-red, hot, swollen, shining; convulsive motion of muscles of face. - Swelling
of upper lip. - Facial
neuralgia with twitching muscles and flushed face. Eyes -
Throbbing deep in eyes on lying down. - Pupils
dilated. [Agnus.] Eyes feel swollen and protruding, staring, brilliant;
conjunctiva red; dry, burn;
photophobia; shooting in eyes. -
Exophthalmus. - Ocular
illusions; fiery appearance. -
Diplopia, squinting, spasms of lids. -
Sensation as if eyes were half closed. - Eyelids
swollen. - Fundus
congested. Ears - Tearing
pain in middle and external ear. - Humming
noises. - Membrana
tympani bulges and injected. - Parotid
gland swollen. -
Sensitive to loud tones. - Hearing
very acute. - Otitis
media. Pain causes delirium. Child cries out in sleep; throbbing and beating
pain deep in ear,
synchronous with heart beat. - Hematoma
auris. - Acute
and sub-acute conditions of Eustachian tube. -
Autophony - hearing one's voice in ear. Nose -
Imaginary odors. - Tingling
in tip of nose. - Red and
swollen. - Bleeding
of nose, with red face. - Coryza;
mucus mixed with blood. Mouth - Dry. -
Throbbing pain in teeth. - Gumboil. - Tongue
red on edges. -
Strawberry tongue. - Grinding
of teeth. - Tongue
swollen and painful. -
Stammering. Throat - Dry, as
if glazed; angry-looking congestion [Ginseng]; red, worse on right side. - Tonsils
enlarged; throat feels constricted; difficult deglutition; worse, liquids. -
Sensation of a lump. -
Oesophagus dry; feels contracted. - Spasms
in throat. - Continual
inclination to swallow. - Scraping
sensation. - Muscles
of deglutition very sensitive. -
Hypertrophy of mucous membrane. Stomach - Loss of
appetite. - Averse
to meat and milk. -
Spasmodic pain in epigastrium. -
Constriction; pain runs to spine. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Great
thirst for cold water. - Spasms
of stomach. - Empty
retching. -
Abhorrence of liquids. -
Spasmodic hiccough. - Dread of
drinking. -
Uncontrollable vomiting. Abdomen -
Distended, hot. -
Transverse colon protrudes like a pad. - Tender,
swollen. - Pain as
if clutched by a hand; worse, jar, pressure. - Cutting
pain across; stitches in left side of abdomen, when coughing, sneezing, or
touching it. - Extreme
sensitiveness to touch, bed-clothes, etc. [Laches.] Stools - Thin,
green, dysenteric; in lumps like chalk. -
Shuddering during stool. - Stinging
pain in rectum; spasmodic stricture. - Piles
more sensitive with backache. -
Prolapsus ani. [Ignatia; Podoph.] Urine -
Retention. - Acute
urinary infections. -
Sensation of motion in bladder as of a worm. - Urine
scanty, with tenesmus; dark and turbid, loaded with phosphates. - Vesical
region sensitive. -
Incontinence, continuous dropping. - Frequent
and profuse. -
Haematuria where no pathological condition can be found. -
Prostatic hypertrophy. Male -
Testicles hard, drawn up, inflamed. -
Nocturnal sweat of genitals. - Flow of
prostatic fluid. - Desire
diminished. Female -
Sensitive forcing downwards, as if all the viscera would protrude at
genitals. - Dryness and
heat of vagina. - Dragging
around loins. - Pain in
sacrum. - Menses
increased; bright red, too early, too profuse. Haemorrhage hot. - Cutting
pain from hip to hip. - Menses
and lochia very offensive and hot. -
Labor-pains come and go suddenly. - Mastitis
pain, throbbing, redness, streaks radiate from nipple. - Breasts
feel heavy; are hard and red. - Tumors
of breast, pain worse lying down. - Badly
smelling haemorrhages, hot gushes of blood. -
Diminished lochia. Respiratory - Drying
in nose, fauces, larynx, and trachea. -
Tickling, short, dry cough; worse at night. - Larynx
feels sore. -
Respiration oppressed, quick, unequal. -
Cheyne-Stokes respiration [Cocain; Opium.] Hoarse; loss of voice. - Painless
hoarseness. - Cough with
pain in left hip. - Barking
cough, whooping cough, with pain in stomach before attack, with expectoration
of blood. - Stitches
in chest when coughing. - Larynx
very painful; feels as if a foreign body were in it, with cough. - High,
piping voice. Moaning at every breath. Heart - Violent
palpitation, reverberating in head, with labored breathing. -
Palpitation from least exertion. -
Throbbing all through body. -
Dichrotism. - Heart
seemed too large. - Rapid
but weakened pulse. Extremities - Shooting
pains along limbs. - Joints
swollen, red, shining, with red streaks radiating. -
Tottering gait. - Shifting
rheumatic pains. -
Phlegmasia alba dolens. - Jerking
limbs. - Spasms. -
Involuntary limping. - Cold
extremities. Back - Stiff
neck. - Swelling
of glands of neck. - Pain in
nape, as if it would break. - Pressure
on dorsal region most painful. - Lumbago,
with pain in hips and thighs. Skin - Dry and
hot; swollen, sensitive; burns scarlet, smooth. - Eruption
like scarlatina, suddenly spreading. -
Erythema; pustules on face. - Glands
swollen, tender, red. - Boils. - Acne
rosacea. -
Suppurative wounds. -
Alternate redness and paleness of the skin. -
Indurations after inflammations. -
Erysipelas. Fever - A high
feverish state with comparative absence of toxaemia. - Burning,
pungent, steaming, heat. - Feet icy
cold. -
Superficial blood-vessels, distended. -
Perspiration dry only on head. - No
thirst with fever. Sleep -
Restless, crying out, gritting of teeth. - Kept
awake by pulsation of blood-vessels. - Screams
out in sleep. -
Sleeplessness, with drowsiness. - Starting
when closing the eyes or during sleep. - Sleeps
with hands under head. [Ars.; Plat.] Modalities - Worse,
touch, jar, noise, draught, after noon, lying down. - Better,
semi-erect. Relationship - Compare
: Sanguisorba officinals 2x - 6x, a member of the Rosaceae family, (Profuse,
longlasting menses,
especially in nervous patients with congestive symptoms to head and limbs. Passive
hemorrhages at climacteric. Chronic metritis. Hemorrhage from lungs. Varices
and ulcers). -
Mandragora - (Mandrake). - A
narcotic of the ancients - Restless excitability and bodily weakness. - Desire
for sleep. - Has
antiperiodic properties like China and Aranea. - Useful
in epilepsy and hydrophobia, also Cetonia (A.E. Lavine). - Hyos.
(less fever, more agitation) - ; Stram.
(more sensorial excitement, frenzy) - ;
Hoitzia - A Mexican drug, similar in action to Bellad. (Useful in fever,
scarlatinal eruption,
measles, urticaria, etc. High fever with eruptive fevers. Dry mouth and
throat, red face,
injected eyes, delirium). - Calcar
is often required after Bell.; Atropia. - Alkaloid
of Belladonna covers more the neurotic sphere of the Belladonna action.
(Great dryness of
throat, almost impossible to swallow. Chronic stomach affections, with great
pain and
vomiting of all food. Peritonitis. All kind of illusions of sight. Everything
appears large. Platina
opposite.) -
Hypochlorhydria; pyrosis. - Motes
over everything. - On
reading, words run together; double vision, all objects seem to be elongated. -
Eustachian tube and tympanic congestion. - Affinity
for the pancreas. -
Hyperacidity of stomach. -
Paroxysms of gastric pain; ovarian neuralgia. Non-homoeophatic
uses - Atropia
and its salts are used for ophthalmic purposes, to dilate the pupil and
paralyze the accommodation. - Given
internally or hypodermically, it is antagonistic to Opium and Morphine. -
Physostigma and Prussic Acid. - Narcotic
poisons and mushroom poisoning. - Renal
colic 1-200 of a grain hypodermically. - Atropin
injected subcutaneously in doses from a milligram upwards for intestinal obstruction
threatening life. -
Hypodermically 1-80 gr. night sweats in phthisis. - Atropia
1-20 gr. is antagonistic to 1 gr. Morphine. - Also
used as a local anaesthetic, antispasmodic, and to dry up secretions, milk,
etc. -
Hypodermically 1-80 gr. night sweats in phthisis. Dose - Atropia
Sulph., 1-120 to 1-60 grain. -
Antidotes to Belladonna : Camph.; Coff.; Opium; Acon. -
Complementary : Calc. - Bellad.
(contains lime). -
Especially in semi-chronic and constitutional diseases. -
Incompatible : Acet. ac. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency and higher. - Must be
repeated frequently in acute diseases. Bellis
perennis (daisy) * It acts
upon the muscular fibers of the blood-vessels. * Much
muscular soreness. *
Lameness, as if sprained. * Venous
congestion, due to mechanical causes. * First
remedy in injuries to the deeper tissues, after major surgical work. * Results
of injuries to nerves with intense soreness and intolerance of cold bathing. * After
gout, debility of limbs. Traumatism
of the pelvic organs, auto-traumatism, expresses the condition calling for
this remedy;
ill effects from masturbation. Excellent
remedy for sprains and bruises. Complaints
due to cold food or drink when the body is heated, and in affections due to
cold wind. Externally,
in naevi. Acne. Exudations,
stasis, swelling, come within the range of this remedy. Rheumatic
symptoms. Does not
vitiate the secretions. "It
is a princely remedy for old laborers, especially gardeners". (Burnett.) Head - Vertigo
in elderly people. - Headache
from occiput to top of head. - Forehead
feels contracted. - Bruised
soreness. - Itching
around scalp and over back, worse from hot bath and bed. Female - Breasts
and uterus engorged. - Varicose
veins in pregnancy. - During
pregnancy inability to walk. -
Abdominal muscles lame. - Uterus
feels sore, as if squeezed. Sleep - Wakes
early in morning and cannot get to sleep again. Abdomen - Soreness
of abdominal walls and of uterus. - Stitches
in spleen, sore, enlarged. - Yellow,
painless diarrhoea, foul odor, worse at night. - Bloated;
rumbling in bowels. Skin - Boils. -
Ecchymosis, swelling, very sensitive to touch. - Venous congestion
due to mechanical causes. - Varicose
veins with bruised sore feeling. -
Exudations and swellings. - Acne. Extremities - Joints
sore, muscular soreness. - Itching
on back and flexor surfaces of thighs. - Pain
down anterior of thighs. - Wrist
feels contracted as from elastic band around joint. - Sprains
feels contracted as from elastic band around joint. - Sprains
with great soreness. - Railway
spine. Relationship - Compare
: Arnica; Arsenic; Staphis.; Hamamelis; Bryonia; Vanadium (degenerative
states). Modalities - Worse,
left side; hot bath and warmth of bed; before storms; cold bathing; cold
wind. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. Benzolum (benzol,
c6, h6) * The most
striking fact in the proving of Benzol seems to be the influence it had on
the circulatory
system. * It
caused a slowing of the pulse stream which in the guinea-pigs brought about
the formation
of infarcts. * In the
human provers it resulted in a decrease of the red and increase of white cells.
(R.F. Rabe, M.D.
). It ought
to be of use in Leucaemia. Eye
symptoms striking. Hallucinations
- Epileptiform attacks, coma, and anaesthesia. Head - Sense of
falling through bed and floor. - Pains
from below upward. - Tired
and nervous. - Frontal
headache to root of nose. - Dizzy. - Pressing
feeling in head. - Right
sided headache. Eyes - Illusion
of vision with wide open eyes. -
Twitching of lids. -
Photophobia, objects blurred. - Aching
in eyes and lids. - Marked
dilation of pupils. - Failure
to react to light, particularly daylight. Nose - Profuse
fluent coryza. -
Especially in afternoon. - Violent
sneezing. Male - Swelling
of right testicle. - Severe
pain in testicles. - Itching
of scrotum. - Profuse
urination. Extremities - Heavy limbs,
cold legs, exaggerated knee-jerk. - Pains
from below upward. Skin - Eruption
like measles. -
Perspiration on side not lain upon. - Itching
all over back. Modalities - Worse at
night. - Worse
right side. Dose - Sixth
potency. Relationship - Compare
: Benzin. - -
Petroleum ether - not as pure a compound as Benzene (Benzol). - It is
the same, but with a mixture of hydrocarbons. - It seems
to exercise a special influence on the nervous system and on the blood. -
Oxyhaemoglobinaemia. - Physical
weakness, cramps, exaggeration of knee jerks, nausea, vomit, dizziness,
heaviness and
coldness of limbs. - Tremor
of eyelids and tongue. - Benzin,
dinitricum - D.N. B. - - (The
most obvious results of poisoning by skin absorption are changes in the red
blood corpuscles
and liver degeneration in amblyopia, color-blindness, retinitis. Field of
vision contracted.
Black urine). - Benzin.
nitricum. Mirbane. (Dark, black blood, coagulates with difficulty; venous hyperaemia
of the brain and general venous engorgement. Burning taste in mouth. Blue
lips, tongue,
skin, nails and conjunctivae. Cold skin, pulse small, weak, breathing slow
and irregular,
unconsciousness, symptoms of apoplectic coma. Rolling of eyeballs in their
vertical axis;
pupils dilated. Nystagmus. Respiration very slow, difficult, sighing.) -
Trinitrotoluene (T.N. T.), Trotyl - is a high explosive, obtained by
nitrating toluene - a product of
coal tar distillation. - When the
skin or hair is exposed to T.N. T. by contact a characteristic yellow or tawnyorange stain is
produce, which lasts for some weeks. -
Indicated in graver forms of anaemia (pernicious) and jaundice. - Produces
fatal toxic jaundice. Dose - Sixth
potency. Benzoicum
acidum (benzoic
acid) * The most
marked characteristic pertains to the odor and color of the urine. * It has a
marked action on metabolism. * It
produces and cures symptoms of a uric acid diathesis, with urine highly
colored and very offensive,
and gouty symptoms. * Renal
insufficiency. * Child
wants to be nursed in the arms, will not be laid down. * Pains
suddenly change their locality. *
Anti-sycotic. * Gouty
and asthmatic. Mind - Prone to
dwell on unpleasant things in the past. - Omits
words in writing. -
Depression. Head - Vertigo
inclination to fall sideways. - Throbbing
in temporal arteries, causes puffing around ears. - Noises
when swallowing. -
Ulceration of tongue. - Swelling
behind ears. [Caps.] - Cold
sweat on forehead. -
Pricking, puckered constriction of mouth, bluish and bleeding gums. - Wens. Nose - Itching
of septum. - Pain in
nasal bones. Face -
Copper-colored spots. - Red,
with little blisters. -
Circumscribed redness of cheeks. Stomach - Sweat
while eating; pressure in stomach, sensation of a lump. Abdomen - Cutting
about navel. -
Stitching in liver region. Rectum - Stitches
and constricted feeling. -
Puckering constriction of rectum. - Itching
and watery elevations around anus. Stool - Frothy,
offensive, liquid, light-colored, like soapsuds, bowel movements, mostly
windy. Urine -
Repulsive odor; changeable color; brown, acid. -
Enuresis; dribbling, offensive urine of old men. - Excess
of uric acid. - Vesical
catarrh from suppressed gonorrhoea. -
Cystitis. Respiratory - Hoarse
in morning. -
Asthmatic cough; worse at night; lying on right side. - Chest
very tender. - Pain in
region of heart. -
Expectoration, green mucus. Back - Pressure
on spinal column. - Coldness
in sacrum. - Dull
pain in region of kidneys; worse, wine. Extremities - Joints
crack on motion. - Tearing
with stitches. - Pain in
tendo Achillis. -
Rheumatic gout; nodes very painful. - Gouty
deposits. -
Ganglion; swelling of the wrist. - Pain and
swelling in knees. - Bunion
of great toe. - Tearing
pain in great toe. Fever - Cold
hands, feet, back, knees. -
Chilliness; cold sweat. - Internal
heat on awakening. Skin - Red
spots. - Itching
in spots. Modalities - Worse,
in open air; by uncovering. Relationship - Useful
after Colchic. fails in gout; after Copavia in gonorrhoea. - Compare
: Nitric acid; Ammon. benz.; Sabina; Tropoeolum. - Garden
Nasturtium - (fetid urine). - Antidote
: Copaiva. -
Incompatible : Wine. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Berberis
aquifolium (mountain
grape) * A remedy
for the skin, chronic catarrhal affections, secondary syphilis. * Hepatic
torpor, lassitude and other evidences of incomplete metamorphosis; stimulates
all glands and
improves nutrition. Head -
Sensation of a band just above ears. - Bilious
headache. -
"Scald head". - Scaly
eczema. Face - Acne. - Blotches
and pimples. - Clears
the complexion. Stomach - Tongue
thickly coated, yellowish-brown; feels blistered. - Burning
in stomach. - Nausea
and hunger after eating. Urine -
Stitching, crampy pains; thick mucus, and bright-red, mealy sediment. Skin - Pimply,
dry, rough, scaly. - Eruption
on scalp extending to face and neck. - Tumor of
breast, with pain. -
Psoriasis. - Acne. - Dry
eczema. -
Pruritus. -
Glandular induration. Relationship - Carbol.
acid; Euonym.; Berb. vulg.; Hydr. Dose - Tincture
in rather material doses. Berberis
vulgaris (barberry) * Rapid
change of symptoms - pains change in regard to place and character - thirst
alternates with
thirstlessness, hunger, and loss of appetite, etc. * Acts
forcibly on the venous system, producing pelvic engorgements and haemorrhoids. Hepatic,
and rheumatic affections, particularly with urinary, haemorrhoidal and
menstrual complaints. Old gouty
constitutions. Pain in
region of kidneys is most marked; hence its use in renal and vesical
troubles, gallstones, and
vesical catarrh. It causes
inflammation of kidneys with haematuria. Pains may
be felt all over body, emanating from small of back. It has
also marked action on the liver, promoting the flow of bile. Often
called for in arthritic affections with urinary disturbances. Wandering,
radiating pains. Acts well
in fleshy persons, good livers, but with little endurance. Spinal
irritation. All
Berberis pains radiate, are not worse by pressure, but worse in various
attitudes, especially
standing and active exercise. Head -
Listless, apathetic, indifferent. - Puffy
sensation, feeling as if becoming larger. - Vertigo
with attacks of fainting. - Frontal
headache. -
Chilliness in back and occiput. - Tearing
pain in auricle, and gouty concretions. -
Sensation of a tight cap pressing upon the whole scalp. Nose - Dry;
obstinate catarrh of left nostril. - Crawling
in nostrils. Face - Pale,
sickly. - Sunken
cheeks and eyes, with bluish circles. Mouth - Sticky
sensation. -
Diminished saliva. - Sticky,
frothy saliva, like cotton. [Nux mosch.] - Tongue
feels scalded, vesicles on tongue. Stomach - Nausea
before breakfast. -
Heartburn. Abdomen - Stitches
in region of gall-bladder; worse, pressure, extending to stomach. - Catarrh
of the gall-bladder with constipation and yellow complexion. - Stitching
pain in front of kidneys extending to liver, spleen, stomach, groins,
Poupart's ligament. - Sticking
deep in ilium. Stool - Constant
urging to stool. -
Diarrhoea painless, clay-colored, burning, and smarting in anus and perineum. - Tearing
around anus. - Fistula
in ano. Urinary - Burning
pains. -
Sensation as if some urine remained after urinating. - Urine
with thick mucus and bright-red, mealy sediment. -
Bubbling, sore sensation in kidneys. - Pain in
bladder region. - Pain in
the thighs and loins on urinating. - Frequent
urination; urethra burns when not urinating. Male -
Neuralgia of spermatic cord and testicles. -
Smarting, burning, stitching in testicles, in prepuce and scrotum. Female - Pinching
constriction in mons veneris, vaginismus, contraction and tenderness of
vagina. - Burning
and soreness in vagina. - Desire
diminished, cutting pain during coition. - Menses
scanty, gray mucus, with pain in kidneys and chilliness, pain down thighs. -
Leucorrhoea, grayish mucus, with painful urinary symptoms. -
Neuralgia of ovaries and vagina. Respiratory -
Hoarseness; polypus of larynx. - Tearing
stitches in chest and region of heart. Back - Stitches
in neck and back; worse, respiration. - Sticking
pain in region of kidneys radiating thence around abdomen, to hips and
groins. - Numb,
bruised sensation. - Stitches
from kidneys into bladder. - Tearing,
sticking with stiffness, making rising difficult, involving hips, nates,
limbs, with numbness. - Lumbago.
[Rhus; Tart. em.] -
Metatarsus and metacarpus feel sprained. -
Post-operative pain in lumbar region; soreness with sharp pain following
course of circumflex
iliac nerve to bladder with frequent urination. Extremities -
Rheumatic paralytic pain in shoulders, arms, hands and fingers, legs and
feet. - Neuralgia
under finger-nails, with swelling of finger-joints. -
Sensation of cold on outside of thighs. - Heels
pain, as if ulcerated. -
Stitching between metatarsal bones as from a nail when standing. - Pain in
balls of feet on stepping. - Intense
weariness and lameness of legs after walking a short distance. Skin - Flat
warts. - Itching,
burning and smarting; worse, scratching; better, cold applications. - Small
pustules over whole body. - Eczema
of anus and hands. Circumscribed pigmentation following eczematous inflammation. Fever - Cold
sensation in various parts, as if spattered with cold water. - Warmth
in lower part of back, hips, and thighs. Modalities - Worse,
motion, standing. - It
brings on, or increases, urinary complaints. Relationship - Compare
: Ipomoea - Convolvulus Duratinus - Morning Glory. - -(Pain
in left lumbar muscles on stooping. Kidney disorders with pain in back. Much abdominal
flatulence. Aching in top of right shoulder renal colic; aching in small of
back and extremities),
Aloe.; Lycopod.; Nux.; Sarsap. Xanthorrhoea arborea (severe pain in kidneys, cystitis
and gravel. Pain from ureter to bladder and testicles; pain in small of back
returns from least
chill or damp). -
Xanthoriza apifolia - Shrub Yellow Root - contains Berberine. -
Dilatation of stomach and intestines, atony, enlarged spleen. -
Antidotes : Camphor; Bell. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Beta
vulgaris (beet-root) *
Influences chronic catarrhal states and tuberculosis. * The salt
Betainum hydrochloricum obtained from the Beet root itself seem to be the
best adapted to
phthisical patients. * Children
yield very quickly to the action of the remedy. * Use
about the 2x Trit. Stachys
betonica (betony
wood) * Produces
pains in various parts. Head - Stitches
in right temple. -
Inability to concentrate mind. Abdomen - Pains in
abdomen, hepatic region and of transverse colon, also in gall-bladder and
right inguinal
region and spermatic cords. Extremities - Shooting
pain in back of both wrist joints. - Wrist
drops. - Pain in
right popliteal space down leg, which feels paralyzed. Bismuthum
subnitricum (precipitated
sub-nitrate of bismuth) *
Irritation and catarrhal inflammation of the alimentary canal, is the chief
and action of this drug. Mind - Solitude
is unbearable. - Desire
for company. -
Complains about his condition. - Anguish. -
Discontented. Head - Headache
alternates with gastralgia. -
Neuralgic pain, as if torn by pincers; involves face and teeth; worse,
eating; better, cold; alternate
with gastralgia. - Cutting
or pressure above right orbit extending to occiput. - Pressure
in occiput; worse, motion; with heaviness. Mouth - Gums
swollen. -
Toothache; better, cold water in mouth. [Coff.] - Tongue
white. - Swollen. - Black,
gangrenous looking wedges on dorsum and sides of tongue. - Profuse
salivation, teeth loose. - Thirst
for cold drinks. Stomach - Vomits,
with convulsive gagging and pain. - Water is
vomited as soon as it reaches the stomach. -
Eructation after drinking. - Vomits
all fluids. - Burning;
feeling of a load. - Will eat
for several days; then vomit. - Slow
digestion, with fetid eructations. -
Gastralgia; pain from stomach through to spine. -
Gastritis. - Better,
cold drinks, but vomiting when stomach becomes full. - Tongue
coated white; sweetish, metallic taste. -
Inexpressible pain in stomach; must bend backwards. - Pressure
as from a load in one spot, alternating with burning, crampy pain and
pyrosis. Stool - Painless
diarrhoea, with great thirst, and frequent micturition and vomiting. - Pinching
in lower abdomen, with rumbling. Respiratory - Pinching
in middle of diaphragm, extending transversely through chest. - Angina
pectoris; pain around heart, left arm to fingers. Extremities - Cramps
in hands and feet. - Tearing
in wrist. -
Paralytic weakness, especially right arm. - Tearing
in tips of fingers under nails. [Berb.] - Itching
erosion near tibia and back of feet near joints. - Cold
limbs. Sleep - Restless
on account of voluptuous dreams. - Sleepy
in morning, a few hours after eating. Relationship -
Antidotes : Nux; Capsic.; Calc. - Compare
: Antimon.; Ars.; Bellad.; Kreosot. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Blatta
americana (cockroach) * Ascites. * Various
forms of dropsy. * Yellow
complexion. * Extreme
weariness. * Pain in
urethra on urinating. *
Weariness on going upstairs. Dose - Sixth
potency. Blatta
orientalis (indian
cockroach) * A remedy
for asthma. *
Especially when associated with bronchitis. *
Indicated after arsenic when this is insufficient. Cough with
dyspnoea in bronchitis and phthisis. Acts best
in stout and corpulent patients. Much
pus-like mucus. Dose - Lowest
potencies during an attack. - After
the spasm, for the remaining cough, use the higher. - Stop
with improvement to prevent return of aggravation. Boletus
laricis (white
agaric) *
Quotidian intermittent fever. * Sweat is
light, and without relief. *
Night-sweat in phthisis. Head - Feels
light and hollow with deep frontal headache. - Thick,
yellow coating of tongue; teeth indented. - Constant
nausea. Fever -
Chilliness along spine, with frequent, hot flashes. - Yawns
and stretches when chilly. - Severe
aching in shoulders and joints and small of back. - Profuse
perspiration at night, with hectic chills and fever. Skin - Hot and
dry, especially in palms. - Itching
more between scapulae and on forearms. Relationship - Compare
: Agaricin, active constituent of Polyporus officinale (phthisical and other enervating
nightsweats 1-4 to 1-2 gr. doses; also in chorea, in dilatation of heart with pulmonary
Emphysema, fatty degeneration, profuse perspiration and erythema). - Boletus
luridus. (Violent pain in epigastrium, urticaria tuberosa.) - Boletus
satanus (dysentery, vomiting, great debility, cold extremities, spasm of
extremities and face). Dose - First
attenuation. Boricum
acidum (boracic
acid) * Used as
an antiseptic disinfectant, since it arrests fermentation and putrefaction. Pain in
region of ureters, with frequent urging to urinate. Cold
saliva. Skin -
Multiform erythema of trunk and upper extremities. - Oedema
around eyes. -
Exfoliating dermatitis. - Oedema
of tissues around eyes. Female -
Climacteric flushings. [Lach.; Amyl. nit.] - Vagina
cold, as if packed with ice. - Frequent
urination with burning and tenesmus. Dose - Third
trituration. Non-homoeopathic
uses - When the
diplococcus of Weichselbaum is present in the sputum of pharyngitis or bronchitis,
pneumonia with tenacious sputum, hacking cough and pain, five-grain doses six times
daily. - A solution
of Boracic Acid, as an injection, in chronic, cystitis, or , a teaspoonful to
a glass of hot
milk, taken internally. -
Boro-Glyceride in solution (1:40) is a powerful antiseptic. - Styes,
15 gr. to 1 oz. water externally. - As a
dusting powder on ulcerated surfaces. - In
cystitis as an irrigating fluid. Borax
veneta (borate of
sodium) *
Gastro-intestinal irritation. *
Salivation, nausea, vomiting, colic, diarrhoea, collapse, albuminuria, casts
and vesical spasm. *
Delirium, visual changes, haematuria, and skin eruptions have all been
observed from overdosing. For
homoeopathic purposes, the peculiar nervous symptoms are very characteristic,
and have frequently
been verified, especially in the therapeutics of children. Of much
value in epilepsy. Aphthous
ulceration of mucous membranes. Mind - Extreme
anxiety, especially from motions which have a downward direction, rocking,
being carried
downstairs, laid down. - Anxious
expression of face during the downward motions, starts and throws up hands on laying
patient down, as if afraid of falling. -
Excessively nervous; easily frightened. -
Sensitive to sudden noises. - Violent
fright from report of a gun, even at a distance. - Fear of
thunder. Head - Aches,
with nausea and trembling of whole body. - Hair
tangled at tips, cannot be separated, as in Plica Polonica. [Vinca min.] Eyes - Lashes
turn inward. - Visions
of bright waves. - Eyelids
inflamed, lids cut against eyeball. -
Entropium. Ears - Very
sensitive to slightest noise; not so much disturbed by louder ones. Nose - Red
nose, of young women. [Nat. carb.] - Red and
shining swelling, with throbbing and tensive sensation. - Tip
swollen and ulcerated. - Dry
crusts. Face - Pale,
earthy, with suffering expression. - Swollen,
with pimples on nose and lips. - Feeling
of cobwebs. Mouth - Aphthae. - White
fungous like growth. - Mouth
hot and tender; ulcers bleed on touch and eating. - Painful
gumboil. - Crying
when nursing. - Taste
bitter. [Bry.; Puls.; Cup.] - Taste of
"cellar mould". Stomach
and abdomen - Distention
after eating; vomiting. -
Gastralgia, depending upon uterine disturbance. - Pain as
if diarrhoea would result. Stool - Loose,
pappy, offensive stools in children. -
Diarrhoea, offensive, preceded by colic; stools mucous, with aphthous sore
mouth. Urine - Hot,
smarting pain in orifice. - Pungent
smell. - Child
afraid to urinate, screams before urinating. [Sarsap.] - Small
red particles on diaper. Female - Labor
pains with frequent eructations. -
Galactorrhoea. [Cal.; Con.; Bell.] In nursing, pain in opposite breast. -
Leucorrhoea like white of eggs, with sensation as if warm water was flowing. - Menses
too soon, profuse, with griping, nausea and pain in stomach extending into
small of back. -
Membranous dysmenorrhoea. -
Sterility. - Favors
easy conception. -
Sensation of distention in clitoris with sticking. - Pruritus
of vulva and eczema. Respiratory - Hacking
and violent cough; expectoration, mouldy taste and smell. - Stitches
in chest, with inspiration and cough. - Cough
with mouldy taste - breath smells mouldy. -
Pleurodynia; worse upper part of right chest. - Arrest
of breathing when lying; is obliged to jump and catch breath, which causes
pain in right
side. - Out of
breath on going up stairs. Extremities - Feeling
as of cobwebs on hands. - Itching
on back of finger-joints and hands. -
Throbbing pain in tip of thumb. - Stitches
in sole. - Pain in
heel. - Burning
pain in great toe; inflammation of balls of toes. - Eczema
of toes and fingers with loss of nails. Skin -
Psoriasis. -
Erysipelas in face. - Itching
on back of finger-joints. -
Unhealthy skin; slight injuries suppurate. - Herpes.
[Rhus.] -
Erysipelatous inflammation with swelling and tension. -
Chilblains relieved in open air. - Trade
eruptions on fingers and hands, itching and stinging. - Ends of
hair become tangled. Sleep -
Voluptuous dreams. - Cannot
sleep on account of heat, especially in head. - Cries
out of sleep as if frightened. [Bell.] Modalities - Worse,
downward motion, noise, smoking, warm weather, after menses. - Better,
pressure, evening, cold weather. Relationship - Acetic
acid, vinegar, and wine are incompatible. - Antidote
: Cham.; Coffea. - Compare
: Calc.; Bryon.; Sanicula; Sulph. ac. Dose - First to
third trituration. - In skin
diseases continue its use for several weeks. - Locally,
in pruritus pudendi. - A piece
of borax, the size of a pea, dissolved in the mouth, acts magically in
restoring the voice, in
cases of sudden hoarseness brought on by cold, and frequently for an hour or
so, it renders
the voice silvery and clear. Bothrops
lanceolatus Lanciolatus (yellow
viper) * Its
venom is most coagulating, (also Lachesis). * We
should expect to find under these remedies the symptomatology of thrombosis,
also thrombotic
phenomena, as hemiplegia, aphasia, inability to articulate. (Linn J. Boyd.) Broken-down,
haemorrhagic constitutions; septic states. Great
lassitude and sluggishness; haemorrhages from every orifice of the body;
black spots. Hemiplegia
with aphasia. Inability
to articulate, without any affection of the tongue. Nervous
trembling. Pain in
right big toe. Diagonal
course of symptoms. Pulmonary
congestion. Eyes -
Amaurosis; blindness from hemorrhage into retina. -
Hemoralopia, day blindness, can hardly see her way after sunrise;
conjunctivial haemorrhage. Face - Swollen
and puffy. - Besotted
expression. Throat - Red,
dry, constricted; swallowing difficult, cannot pass liquids. Stomach -
Epigastric distress. - Black
vomiting. - Intense
haematemesis. -
Tympanitis and bloody stools. Skin - Swollen,
livid, cold with haemorrhagic infiltration. -
Gangrene. -
Lymphatics swollen. - Anthrax. -
Malignant erysipelas. Modalities - Worse,
right side. Relationship - Compare
: Toxicophis. -
-Moccasin Snake (pain and fever recur annually, after bite from this snake,
and sometimes change
location with disappearance of first symptoms. An unusual dryness of skin
follows the bite.
Oedematous swellings and periodical neuralgia. Pain travels from one part to
another.) Other
snake poisons, notably Lachesis. -
Trachinus, -Stingfish (intolerable pains, swelling, acute blood, poisoning,
gangrene.) Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Botulinum (toxin of
bacillus botulinum) * Food
poisoning from canned spinach produced a clinical picture suggested in a
bulbar paresis. Eye
symptoms, ptosis, double vision, blurred vision. Difficulty
in swallowing and breathing, choking sensation; weakness and uncertainty in walking,
"blind staggers", dizziness, thickening of speech. Cramping
pain in stomach. Mask-like
expression of face, due to weakness of facial muscles. Severe
constipation. Dose - Higher
potencies. Bovista
lycoperdon (puff-ball) * Has a
marked effect on the skin, producing eruption like eczema, also upon the
circulation, predisposing
to haemorrhages; marked languor and lassitude. * Adapted
to stammering children, old maids with palpitation; and "tettery"
patients. * Stage of
numbness and tingling in multiple neuritis. * Asphyxia
due to charcoal fumes. Mind - Enlarged
sensation. [Arg.n. ] Awkward; everything falls from hands. -
Sensitive. Head -
Sensation as if head were enlarging, especially of occiput. -
Distensive headache; worse early morning, open air, lying. -
Discharge from nose stringy, tough. - Dull,
bruised pain in brain. -
Stammering. [Stram.; Merc.] Scalp itches; worse, warmth; sensitive; must
scratch until sore. Face - Scurf
and crusts about nostrils and corners of mouth. - Lips
chapped. - Bleeding
of nose and gums. - Cheeks
and lips feel swollen. - Acne
worse in summer; due to use of cosmetics. Stomach -
Sensation as of a lump of ice. -
Intolerant of tight clothing around waist. Female -
Diarrhoea before and during menses. - Menses
too early and profuse; worse at night. -
Voluptuous sensation. -
Leucorrhoea acrid, thick, tough, greenish, follows menses. - Cannot
bear tight clothing around waist [Lach.] Traces of menses between
menstruation. - Soreness
of pubes during menses. -
Metrorrhagia; Parovarian cysts. Abdomen - Colic,
with red urine; relieved by eating. - Must
bend double. - Pain
around umbilicus. - Stitches
through perineum towards rectum and genitals. - Chronic
diarrhoea of old people; worse at night and early morning. Extremities - Great
weakness of all joints; clumsiness with her hands, drops things from hands. - Weariness
of hands and feet. - Sweat in
axillae; onion smell. Tip of coccyx itches intolerably. - Moist
eczema on back of hand. - Itching
of feet and legs. - Oedema
in joints after fracture. Skin - Blunt
instrument leave deep impression on the skin. -
Urticaria on excitement, with rheumatic lameness, palpitation and diarrhoea.
[Dulc.] - Itching
on getting warm. - Eczema,
moist; formation of thick crusts. - Pimples
cover the entire body; scurvy; herpetic eruptions. - Pruritus
ani. -
Urticaria on waking in the morning, worse from bathing. -
Pellagra. Relationship - Bovista
antidotes tar applications. -
Suffocation from gas. - After
Rhus in chronic urticaria. - Compare
: Calc.; Rhus; Sepia; Cicuta. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Brachyglottis
repens (puka-puka) *
Fluttering sensation. [Caladium.] Kidney and bladder symptoms predominate. * Produces
symptoms of albuminuria. * Itching
in ears and nostrils. * Bright's
disease. *
Oppression of chest. * Writer's
cramp. Abdomen - Feeling
as if something rolling about. -
Fluttering in region of ovary. Urinary - Pressure
in neck of bladder; urging to urinate. - Sense of
swashing in bladder. - Soreness
in urethra; feeling as if urine could not be retained. - Urine
contains mucous corpuscles and epithelium, albumen and casts. Extremities - Cramp in
fingers, thumb, and wrist when writing - soreness extending along flexor
carpi ulnaris. Relationship - Compare
: Apis; Helonias; Merc. cor.; Plumbum. Dose - Third
potency. Bromium (bromine) * Most
marked effects are seen in the respiratory symptoms, especially in larynx and
trachea. * It seems
to affect especially scrofulous children with enlarged glands. * Blond
type. * Enlarged
parotid and goitre. * Tendency
to spasmodic attacks. *
Left-sided mumps. * Sense of
suffocation; excoriating discharges, profuse sweats and great weakness. *
Complaints from being over-heated. * Tendency
to infiltrate glands, become hard, but seldom suppurate. Mind - Delusion
that strange persons are looking over patient's shoulder and that she would
see some one
on turning. -
Quarrelsome. Head - Megrim
of left side; worse stooping, especially after drinking milk. -
Headache; worse heat of sun and by rapid motion. - Sharp
pain through eyes. - Dizzy
when crossing stream of water. Nose - Coryza,
with corrosive soreness of nose. - Stoppage
of right nostril. - Pressure
at root of nose. -
Tickling, smarting, as from cobwebs. - Fan-like
motion of alae. [Lyc.] - Bleeding
from nose relieving the chest. Throat - Throat
feels raw, evening, with hoarseness. - Tonsils
pain on swallowing, deep red, with network of dilated blood vessels. - Tickling
in trachea during inspiration. -
Hoarseness coming on from being overheated. Stomach
and abdomen - Sharp
burning from tongue to stomach. - Pressure
as of stone. -
Gastralgia; better eating. -
Tympanitic distention of abdomen. - Painful
haemorrhoids, with black stool. Respiratory - Whooping
cough. (Use persistently for about ten days.) - Dry
cough, with hoarseness and burning pain behind sternum. Spasmodic cough, with rattling
of mucus in the larynx; suffocative. -
Hoarseness. Croup after febrile symptoms have subsided. -
Difficult and painful breathing. - Violent
cramping of chest. - Chest
pains run upward. - Cold
sensation when inspiring. - Every
inspiration provokes cough. -
Laryngeal diphtheria, membrane begins in larynx and spreads upward. -
Spasmodic constriction. - Asthma;
difficulty in getting air into lung. (Chlorum, in expelling.) - Better
at sea, of seafaring men when they come on land. -
Hypertrophy of heart from gymnastics. [Rhus.] -
Fibrinous bronchitis, great dyspnoea. -
Bronchial tubes feel filled with smoke. Male - Swelling
of testicles. -
Indurated, with pains worse slight jar. Female - Swelling
of ovaries. - Menses
too early; too profuse, with membranous shreds. - Low
spirited before menses. - Tumor in
breasts, with stitching pains; worse left. - Stitch
pains from breast to axillae. - Sharp
shooting pain in left breast, worse, pressure. Sleep - Full of
dreams and anguish; jerking and starting during sleep, full of fantasy and
illusions; difficult
to go to sleep at night, cannot sleep enough in morning; trembling and weak
on awaking. Skin - Acne,
pimples and pustules. - Boils on
arms and face. - Glands
stony, hard, especially on lower jaw and throat. - Hard
goitre. [Spong.] - Gangrene Modalities - Worse,
from evening, until midnight, and when sitting in warm room; warm damp
weather when at
rest and lying left side. - Better,
from any motion; exercise, at sea. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ammon. carb.; Camph. - Salt
inhibits the action of Brom. - Compare
: Conium; Spongia; Iod.; Aster.; Arg. nit. - Avoid
milk when taking Brom. -
Hydrobromic acid. (Throat dry and puckering; constriction in pharynx and
chest; waves of heat over
face and neck; pulsating tinnitus with great nervous irritability /Houghton/;
vertigo, palpitation;
arms heavy; seemed as if parts did not belong to him. Seems to have a
specific effect on
the inferior cervical ganglion, increasing the tonic action of the
sympathetic, thus promoting
vaso-constriction. Relieves headache, tinnitus and vertigo, especially in
vasomotor stomach
disturbance. Dose, 20 minims.) Dose - First to
third attenuation. - Must be
prepared fresh, as it is liable to rapid deterioration. Bryonia
alba (wild
hops) * Acts on
all serous membranes and the viscera they contain. * Aching
in every muscle. * The
general character of the pain here produced is a stitching, tearing; worse by
motion, better
rest. * These
characteristic stitching pains, greatly aggravated by any motion, are found everywhere,
but especially in the chest; worse pressure. * Mucous
membranes are all dry. * The
Bryonia patient is irritable; has vertigo from raising the head, pressive
headache; dry, parched
lips, mouth; excessive thirst, bitter taste, sensitive epigastrium, and
feeling of a stone in the
stomach; stools large, dry, hard; dry cough; rheumatic pains and swellings;
dropsical effusions
into synovial and serous membranes. Bryonia
affects especially the constitution of a robust, firm fiber and dark
complexion, with tendency
to leanness and irritability. It prefers
the right side, the evening, and open air, warm weather after cold days, to
manifest its action
most markedly. Children
dislike to be carried or raised. Complaints
apt to develop slowly. Mind -
Exceedingly irritable; everything puts him out of humor. -
Delirium; wants to go home; talks of business. Head - Vertigo,
nausea, faintness on rising, confusion. -
Bursting, splitting headache, as if everything would be pressed out; as if
hit by a hammer from
within; worse from motion, stooping, opening eyes. - Headache
becomes seated in occiput. - Drawing
in bones towards zygoma. -
Headache; worse on motion, even of eyeballs. - Frontal
headache, frontal sinuses involved. Nose - Frequent
bleeding of nose when menses should appear. - Also in
the morning, relieving the headache. - Coryza
with shooting and aching in the forehead. - Swelling
of tip of nose, feels as if it would ulcerate when touched. Ears - Aural
vertigo. [Aur.; Nat. sal.; Sil.; Chin.] - Roaring,
buzzing. Eyes -
Pressing, crushing, aching pain. -
Glaucoma. - Sore to
touch and when moving them. Mouth - Lips
parched, dry, cracked. Dryness of mouth, tongue, and throat, with excessive
thirst. - Tongue
coated yellowish, dark brown; heavily white in gastric derangement. - Bitter
taste. [Nux; Col.] - Burning
in lower lip in old smokers. - Lip
swollen, dry, black, and cracked. Throat - Dryness,
sticking on swallowing, scraped and constricted. [Bell.] - Tough
mucus in larynx and trachea, loosened only after much hawking; worse coming
into warm room. Stomach - Nausea
and faintness when rising up. - Abnormal
hunger, loss of taste. - Thirst
for large draughts. - Vomiting
of bile and water immediately after eating. - Worse,
warm drinks, which are vomited. - Stomach
sensitive to touch. Pressure in stomach after eating, as of a stone. - Soreness
in stomach when coughing. -
Dyspeptic ailments during summer heat. - Sensitiveness
of epigastrium to touch. Abdomen - Liver
region swollen, sore, tensive. - Burning
pain, stitches; worse, pressure, coughing, breathing. -
Tenderness of abdominal walls. Stool -
Constipation; stools hard, dry, as if burnt; seem too large. - Stools
brown, thick, bloody; worse in morning, from moving, in hot weather, after
being heated,
from cold drinks, every spell of hot weather. Urine - Red,
brown, like beer; scanty, hot. Female - Menses
too early, too profuse; worse from motion, with tearing pains in legs;
suppressed, with
vicarious discharge or splitting headache. -
Stitching pains in ovaries on taking a deep inspiration; very sensitive to
touch. - Pain in
right ovary as if torn, extending to thigh. [Lilium.; Croc.] - Milk
fever. - Pain in
breasts at menstrual period. - Breasts
hot and painful hard. - Abscess
of mammae. - Frequent
bleeding of nose at appearance of menses. -
Menstrual irregularities, with gastric symptoms. -
Ovaritis. -
Intermenstrual pain, with great abdominal and pelvic soreness. [Ham.] Respiratory - Soreness
in larynx and trachea. -
Hoarseness; worse in open air. - Dry,
hacking cough from irritation in upper trachea. - Cough,
dry, at night; must sit up; worse after eating or drinking, with vomiting, with stitches
in chest, and expectoration of rust-colored sputa. - Frequent
desire to take a long breath; must expand lungs. -
Difficult, quick respiration; worse every movement; caused by stitches in
chest. - Cough,
with feeling as if chest would fly to pieces; presses his head on sternum;
must support
chest. - Croupous
and pleuro-pneumonia. -
Expectoration brick shade, tough, and falls like lumps of jelly. - Tough
mucus in trachea, loosened only with much hawking. - Coming
into warm room excites cough. [Nat. carb.] Heaviness beneath the sternum extending
towards the right shoulder. - Cough
worse by going into warm room. - Stitches
in cardiac region. - Angina
pectoris (use tincture). Back - Painful
stiffness in nape of neck. - Stitches
and stiffness in small of back. - From
hard water and sudden changes of weather. Extremities - Knees
stiff and painful. - Hot
swelling of feet. - Joints
red, swollen, hot, with stitches and tearing; worse on least movement. - Every
spot is painful on pressure. - Constant
motion of left arm and leg. [Helleb.] Skin - Yellow;
pale, swollen, dropsical; hot and painful. -
Seborrhoea. - Hair
very greasy. Sleep - Drowsy;
starting when falling asleep. -
Delirium; busy with business matters and what he had read. Fever - Pulse
full, hard, tense, and quick. - Chill
with external coldness, dry cough, stitches. - Internal
heat. - Sour
sweat after slight exertion. - Easy,
profuse perspiration. -
Rheumatic and typhoid marked by gastro-hepatic complications. Modalities - Worse, warmth,
any motion, morning, eating, hot weather, exertion, touch. - Cannot
sit up; gets faint and sick. - Better,
lying on painful side, pressure, rest, cold things. Relationship -
Complementary : Upas when Bryonia fails. - Rhus;
Alumina. Illecebrum. - -A
Mexican drug. - -(Fever
with catarrhal symptoms, gastric and typhoid fever symptoms.) -
Antidotes : Acon.; Cham.; Nux. - Compare
: Asclep. tub.; Kali mur.; Ptelia. Dose - First to
twelfth attenuation. Bufo rana (poison of
the toad) * Acts on
the nervous system and skin. * Uterine
symptoms marked. *
Lymphangitis of septic origin. * Symptoms
of paralysis agitans. * Striking
rheumatic symptoms. Arouses
the lowest passions. Causes a
desire for intoxicating drink, and produces impotence. Of use in
feeble-minded children. Prematurely
senile. Epileptic
symptoms. Convulsive
seizures occur during sleep at night. More or
less connected with derangements of the sexual sphere, seem to come within
the range of
this remedy. Injuries
to fingers; pain runs in streaks up the arms. Mind - Anxious
about health. - Sad,
restless. -
Propensity to bite. - Howling;
impatient; nervous; imbecile. - Desire
for solitude. Feeble-minded. Head -
Sensation as if hot vapor rose to top of head. - Numbness
of brain. - Face
bathed in sweat. -
Epistaxis with flushed face and pain in forehead, better, nosebleed. Eyes - Cannot
bear sight or brilliant objects. - Little
blisters form on eye. Ears - Music is
unbearable. [Ambra.] - Every
little noise distresses. Heart - Feels
too large. -
Palpitation. -
Constriction about heart. -
Sensation of heart swimming in water. Female - Menses
too early and copious, clots and bloody discharge at other times; watery leucorrhoea. -
Excitement, with epileptic attacks. - Epilepsy
at time of menses. -
Induration in mammary glands. -
Palliative in cancer of the mammae. - Burning
in ovaries and uterus. -
Ulceration of cervix. -
Offensive bloody discharge. - Pains
run into legs. - Bloody
milk. -
Milk-leg. - Veins
swollen. - Tumors
and polypi of womb. Male -
Involuntary emissions; impotence, discharge too quick, spasms during coition. - Buboes. -
Disposition to handle organs. [Hyos.; Zinc.] - Effects
of onanism. Extremities - Pains in
loins, numbness of limbs, cramps, staggering gait, feeling as if a peg were
driven in joints;
swelling of bones. Skin -
Panaritium; pain runs up arm. - Patches
of skin lose sensation. -
Pustules, suppuration from every slight injury. -
Pemphigus. - Bullae
which open and leave a raw surface, exuding and ichorous fluid. - Blisters
on palms and soles. - Itching
and burning. -
Carbuncle. Relationship - Compare
: Baryt. carb.; Asterias; Salamand. (Epilepsy and softening of brain.) -
Antidotes : Laches.; Seneg. -
Complementary : Salamandra. Modalities - Worse,
in warm room, on awakening. - Better,
from bathing or cold air; from putting feet in hot water. Dose - Sixth
potency and higher. Butyricum
acidum (a
volatile acid obtained chiefly from butter) Head - Worries
over trifles; impulsive thoughts of suicide; constant state of fear and
nervousness. - Headache
makes him apprehensive about trifles; worse going upstairs or rapid motion. - Dull,
hazy ache of head. Stomach - Poor
appetite. - Much gas
in stomach and bowels. - Cramps
in pit of stomach, worse at night. - Stomach
feels heavy and overloaded. - Cramp in
abdomen below umbilicus. - Bowels
irregular. - Stool
accompanied by pain and straining. Back - Tired
feeling and dull pain in small of back, worse walking. - Pain in
ankles and up back of leg. - Pain low
down in back and extremities. Sleep -
Pronounced sleeplessness; dreams of serious nature while asleep. Skin -
Perspiration on slight exertion. - Profuse,
offensive sweat of feet. -
Crumbling away of finger-nails. Modalities - Worse,
at night, fast walking, going upstairs. Dose - Third
attenuation. Cactus
grandiflorus (night-blooming
cereus) * Acts on
circular muscular fibers, hence constrictions. * It is
the heart and arteries especially that at once respond to the influence of
Cactus, producing
very characteristic constrictions as of an iron band. * This
sensation is found in various places, oesophagus, bladder, etc. * The
mental symptoms produced correspond to those found when there are heart
affections, sadness,
and melancholy. * Haemorrhage,
constrictions, periodicity, and spasmodic pains. * Whole
body feels as if caged, each wire being twisted tighter. *
Atheromatous arteries and weak heart. *
Congestions; irregular distribution of blood. * Favors
formation of clots speedily. * Great
periodicity. * Toxic
goitre with cardiac symptoms. * Cactus
is pulseless, panting and prostrated. Mind -
Melancholy, taciturn, sad, ill-humored. - Fear of
death. - Screams
with pain. - Anxiety. Head - Headache
if obliged to pass dinner hour. [Ars.; Lach.; Lyc.] -
Sensation as of a weight on vertex. -
Right-sided pulsating pain. -
Congestive headaches, periodical, threatening apoplexy. -
Blood-vessels to the head distended. - Feels as
if head were compressed in a vise. -
Pulsation in ears. - Dim
sight. - Right
sided prosopalgia, constricting pains, returns at same hour daily. [Cedron.] Nose - Profuse
bleeding from nose. - Fluent
coryza. Throat -
Constriction of oesophagus. - Dryness
of tongue, as if burnt; needs much liquid to get food down. -
Suffocative constriction at throat, with full, throbbing carotids in angina
pectoris. Stomach -
Constriction, pulsation, or heaviness in stomach. - Vomiting
of blood. Stool - Hard,
black stools. -
Diarrhoea in morning. -
Haemorrhoids swollen and painful. -
Sensation of great weight in anus. -
Haemorrhage from bowels in malarial fevers and with heart symptoms. Urine -
Constriction of neck of bladder, causing retention of urine. -
Haemorrhage from bladder. - Clots of
blood in urethra. - Constant
urination. Female - Constriction
in uterine region and ovaries. -
Dysmenorrhoea; pulsating pain in uterus and ovaries. -
Vaginismus. - Menses
early, dark, pitch-like. [Cocc.; Mag.c. ] - ; cease
on lying down, with heart symptoms. Chest -
Oppressed breathing as from a weight on chest. -
Constriction in chest, as if bound, hindering respiration. -
Inflammation of diaphragm. -
Heart-constriction, as from an iron band. - Angina
pectoris. -
Palpitation; pain shooting down left arm. -
Haemoptysis, with convulsive, spasmodic cough. - Diaphragmitis,
with great difficulty of breathing. Heart -
Endocarditis with mitral insufficiency together with violent and rapid
action. - Acts
best in the incipiency of cardiac incompetence. - Heart
weakness of arterio-sclerosis. - Tobacco
heart. - Violent
palpitation; worse lying on left side, at approach of menses. - Angina
pectoris, with suffocation, cold sweat, and ever-present iron band feeling. - Pain in
apex, shooting down left arm. -
Palpitation, with vertigo; dyspnoea, flatulence. -
Constriction; very acute pains and stitches in heart; pulse feeble,
irregular, quick, without strength. -
Endocardial murmurs, excessive impulse, increased praecordial dullness,
enlarged ventricle. - Low
blood pressure. Extremities - Oedema
of hands and feet. - Hands soft;
feet enlarged. - Numbness
of left arm. - Icy-cold
hands. - Restless
legs. Sleep -
Sleepless on account of pulsation in different parts of body. -
Frightful dreams. Fever - Fever
every day at same hour. - Coldness
in back and icy-cold hands. -
Intermittent; paroxysms about midday (11 a.m. ) incomplete in their stages,
accompanied by
haemorrhages. - Coldness
predominates; cold sweat, with great anguish. -
Persistent subnormal temperature. Modalities - Worse,
about noon, lying on left side; walking, going upstairs, 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. - Better,
open air. Relationship -
Antidotes : Acon.; Camph.; China. - Compare
: Digital.; Spigel.; Convallar.; Kalmia; Naja; Magnol. Dose - Tincture
(best made from flowers), to third attenuation. - Higher
in nervous palpitation. Cadmium
sulphuratum (cadmic
sulphate) * Its
pathogenesis gives symptoms corresponding to very low forms of disease, as in
cholera, yellow
fever, where, with exhaustion, vomiting, and extreme prostration, the disease
runs deathward. * Important
gastric symptoms. *
Carcinoma ventriculi; persistent vomiting. The attack
is upon the stomach more especially. Patients
must keep quiet. Mind and
head -
Unconscious. - Vertigo;
room and bed seem to spin around. -
Hammering in head. - Heat in
head. Nose - Ozaena. -
Tightness at root. - Nose
obstructed; polypus. - Caries
of nasal bones. - Boils on
nose. - Nostrils
ulcerated. Eyes - Opacity
of cornea. - Blue
circle around eyes. - One
pupil dilated. - Night
blindness. Face -
Distortion of mouth. -
Trembling of jaw. - Facial
paralysis; more left side. Mouth -
Difficult swallowing. -
Oesophagus constricted. [Bapt.] - Salty
belching. - Intense
nausea, with pain and cold. - Stringy,
offensive exudation on mucous membrane. - Salty
taste. Throat - Sore
throat, constant tickling; gagging and nausea, worse deep breathing;
chilliness and aching. Stomach - Soreness
in pit of stomach on pressure. - Violent
nausea; retching. - Black
vomit. - Vomiting
of mucus, green slime, blood, with great prostration, and great tenderness
over the stomach. - Burning
and cutting pains in stomach. -
Carcinoma, helps the persistent vomiting. - Coffee
ground vomiting. Abdomen - Sore,
tender, tympanitic. - Region
of liver sore. -
Coldness. - Black,
offensive clots of blood from bowels. - Pain in
abdomen, with vomiting. -
Tenderness and tympanites. Stool - Bloody,
black, and offensive. -
Gelatinous, yellowish green; semi-fluid, with urinary suppression. Urine - Rawness
and soreness in urethra, urine mixed with pus and blood. Heart -
Palpitation, with constriction of chest. Fever - Icy
coldness. [Camph.; Verat.; Heloderm.] Yellow fever. [Crotalus; Carbo.] Skin - Blue,
yellow, sallow, scaly, cracking. - Itching;
better scratching. -
Chloasma, yellowish stains on nose and cheeks; worse exposure to sun and
wind. -
Chilblains. Sleep - Stops
breathing on going to sleep. - Wakes up
suffocating. - Fears to
go to sleep again. -
Protracted sleeplessness. Modalities - Worse,
walking or carrying burdens; after sleep; from open air, stimulants. - Better,
eating and rest. Relationship - Compare
: Cadmium oxide; Cad. brom. (pain and burning in stomach, and vomiting) - ;
Cadmium jodat. (Itching of anus and rectum felt during the day only;
constipation frequent desire,
tenesmus, abdomen bloated) - ; Zinc.;
Ars.; Carbo; Verat. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Cainca (brazilian
plant-chiococca) * This
remedy has been found of use in dropsical affections. * Its
urinary symptoms are well marked. *
Albuminuria, with dyspnoea on lying down at night. * Ascites
and anasarca, with dry skin. Urinary - Constant
desire to urinate. - Polyuria
while travelling. - Urine
fiery. - Burning
pain in urethra, especially glandular portion. Male - Drawing
in of testicles and spermatic cord. - Pain
worse during passage of pungent smelling urine. Back - Pain in
region of kidneys; better lying bent backward. - General
fatigue. Relationship - Compare
: Apocyn.; Ars.; Coffea (similar botanically and in relieving effects of
fatigue) Dose - Third potency
or lower. Cajuputum (cajuput
oil) * Acts
like Oil of Cloves. * A remedy
for flatulence and affections of the tongue. * Sense of
enlargement. * Causes
copious diaphoresis. *
Retrocedent gout. *
Neuralgic affections not inflammatory. * Nervous
dyspnoea. Head - Feels
much enlarged. - As if he
could not get himself together. [Baptisia.] Mouth -
Persistent sensation of choking. -
Spasmodic stricture of oesophagus. -
Constricted sensation on swallowing solid food. - Tongue
feels swollen, fills whole mouth. Stomach -
Hiccough, on slightest provocation. Abdomen -
Flatulence colic; tympanites. [Tereb.] - Nervous
distention of bowels. - Urine
smells like cat's urine. -
Spasmodic cholera. Modalities - Worse,
about 5 a.m. ; night. Relationship - Compare
: Bovist.; Nux mosch.; Asaf.; Ign.; Bapt. Dose - First to
third potency. (5 drops of oil.) Caladium
seguinum (american
arum) * This
remedy has a marked action on the genital organs, and pruritus of this
region. * Coldness
of single parts and inclination to lie down, with aggravation on lying on
left side. *
Slightest noise startles from sleep. * Dread
from motion. * Modifies
craving for tobacco. * Tobacco
heart. *
Asthmatic complaints. Head -
Headaches and mental states of smokers. - Very
forgetful, does not know about the occurrences of things. - Confused
headache with pain in shoulder, pressure in eyes and forehead; extremely sensitive
to noise, throbbing in ear. Stomach - Gnawing
in orifice of stomach, which prevents deep breathing and eructations. -
Eructations. - Stomach
feels full of dry food; sensation of fluttering. - Acrid
vomiting, thirstless and tolerates only warm drinks. - Sighing
respiration. Male -
Pruritus. - Glans
very red. - Organs
seem larger, puffed, relaxed, cold, sweating; skin of scrotum thick. -
Erections when half-asleep; cease when fully awake. -
Impotency; relaxation of penis during excitement. - No
emission and no orgasm during embrace. Female - Pruritus
of vulva [Ambr.; Kreos.] and vagina during pregnancy. (Hydrogen peroxide 1 :
12 locally). -
Voluptuousness. - Cramp
pains in uterus at night. Skin - Sweet
sweat - attracts flies. - Insect
bites burn and itch intensely. - Itching
rash alternates with asthma. - Burning
sensation and erysipelatous inflammation. Respiratory - Larynx
seems constricted. -
Breathing impeded. -
Catarrhal asthma; mucus not readily raised. - Patient
afraid to go to sleep. Modalities - Better,
after sweat, after sleeping in daytime. - Worse,
motion. Relationship -
Incompatible : Arum triph. -
Complementary : Nitr. ac. - Compare
: Capsic.; Phosph.; Caust.; Selen.; Lyc. Ikshugandha (sexual weakness,
emissions, prostatic
enlargement). Dose - Third to
sixth attenuation. Calcarea
acetica (acetate
of lime) * Has had
brilliant clinical results in inflammation of mucous membranes characterized
by a membranous
exudation; otherwise its action and application is like the carbonate. * Cancer
pains. Head - Vertigo
in open air. - Senses
obscure while reading. Megrim, with great coldness in head and sour taste. Female -
Membranous dysmenorrhoea [Borax.]. Respiratory - Rattling
expiration. - Cough
loose, with expectoration of large pieces like casts of bronchial tubes. -
Breathing difficult; better bending shoulders backward. - Constrictive
anxious sensation in chest. Relationship - Compare
: Brom.; Borax; also Calc. oxal., in excruciating pains of open cancer. Dose - Third
trituration. Calcarea
arsenicosa (arsenite
of lime) * Epilepsy
with rush of blood to the head before attack; aura felt in region of heart;
flying sensation. *
Complaints in fat women around climacteric. * Chronic
malaria. *
Infantile enlarged liver and spleen. *
Nephritis, with great sensitiveness in kidney region. *
Complaints of drunkards after abstaining. [Carbon. sulph.] * Fleshy
women at climacteric, slightest emotion causing palpitation. *
Dyspnoea, with feeble heart. *
Chilliness. *
Albuminuria. * Dropsy. *
Affections of spleen and mesenteric glands. *
Haemoglobin and red corpuscles are low. Mind - Anger,
anxiety. - Desire
for company. -
Confusion, delusions, illusions. - Great
depression. Head - Violent
rush of blood to head with vertigo. - Pain in
head better by lying on painful side. - Weekly
headache. -
benumbing headache mostly around ears. Stomach - Region
of stomach distended. - Enlarged
liver and spleen in children. -
Pancreatic disease; relieves burning pain in cancer of pancreas. - Belching
with saliva and beating of heart. Urinary - Kidney
region sensitive to pressure. -
Albuminuria, passes urine every hour. Heart -
Constriction and pain in region of heart, suffocating feeling, palpitation,
oppression and throbbing
and pain in back extending to arms. Female -
Offensive, bloody leucorrhoea. - Cancer
of uterus; burning pain in uterus and vagina. Back - Pain and
stiffness near nape of neck. - Violent
backache, throbbing, drives out of bed. Extremities - Removes
inflammatory products in veins of lower extremities. -
Weariness and lameness of lower limbs. Modalities - Worse
from slight exertion. Dose - Third
trituration. Calcarea
carbonica (carbonate
of lime) * This
great Hahnemannian anti-psoric is a constitutional remedy par excellence. * Its
chief action is centered in the vegetative sphere, impaired nutrition being
the keynote of its
action, the glands, skin, and bones, being instrumental in the changes
wrought. *
Increased local and general perspiration, swelling of glands, scrofulous and
rachitic conditions
generally offer numerous opportunities for the exhibition of Calcarea. *
Incipient phthisis. [Ars. jod.; Tuberculin.] * It
covers the tickling cough, fleeting chest pains, nausea, acidity and dislike
of fat. * Gets out
of breath easily. * A jaded
state, mental or physical, due to overwork. Abscesses in deep muscles; polypi
and exostoses. *
Pituitary and thyroid disfunction. Raised
blood coagulability [Strontium]. Is a
definite stimulant to the periosteum. Is a
haemostatic and gives this power probably to the gelatine injections. Easy
relapses, interrupted convalescence. Persons of
scrofulous type, who take cold easily, with increased mucous secretions,
children who grow
fat, are large-bellied, with large head, pale skin, chalky look, the
so-called leucophlegmatic temperament;
affections caused by working in water. Great
sensitiveness to cold; partial sweats. Children
crave eggs and eat dirt and other indigestible things; are prone to
diarrhoea. Calcarea
patient is fat, fair, flabby and perspiring and cold, damp and sour. Mind -
Apprehensive; worse towards evening; fears loss of reason, misfortune, ,
contagious diseases. -
Forgetful, confused, low-spirited. - Anxiety
with palpitation. -
Obstinacy; slight mental effort produces hot head. - Averse
to work or exertion. Head - Sense of
weight on top of head. -
Headache, with cold hands and feet. - Vertigo
on ascending, and when turning head. - Headache
from overlifting, from mental exertion, with nausea. - Head
feels hot and heavy, with pale face. - Icy
coldness in, and on the head, especially right side. - Open
fontanelles; head enlarged; much perspiration, wets the pillow. - Itching
of the scalp. -
Scratches head on waking. Eyes -
Sensitive to light. -
Lachrymation in open air and early in morning. - Spots
and ulcers on cornea. -
Lachrymal ducts closed from exposure to cold. - Easy
fatigue of eyes. - Far
sighted. - Itching
of lids, swollen, scurfy. - Chronic
dilatation of pupils. -
Cataract. - Dimness
of vision, as if looking through a mist. -
Lachrymal fistula; scrofulous ophthalmia. Ears -
Throbbing; cracking in ears; stitches; pulsating pain as if something would
press out. - Deafness
from working in water. - Polypi
which bleed easily. -
Scrofulous inflammation with muco-purulent otorrhoea, and enlarged glands. -
Perversions of hearing; hardness of hearing. - Eruption
on and behind ear [Petrol.]. - Cracking
noises in ear. -
Sensitive to cold about ears and neck. Nose - Dry,
nostrils sore, ulcerated. - Stoppage
of nose, also with fetid, yellow discharge. -
Offensive odor in nose. - Polypi;
swelling at root of nose. -
Epistaxis. - Coryza. - Takes
cold at every change of weather. -
Catarrhal symptoms with hunger; coryza alternates with colic. Face - Swelling
of upper lip. - Pale,
with deep-seated eyes, surrounded by dark rings. - Crusta
lactea; itching, burning after washing. -
Submaxillary glands swollen. - Goitre. - Itching
of pimples in whiskers. - Pain
from right mental foramen along lower jaw to ear. Mouth -
Persistent sour taste. - Mouth
fills with sour water. - Dryness
of tongue at night. - Bleeding
of gums. -
Difficult and delayed dentition. - Teeth
ache; excited by current of air, anything cold or hot. -
Offensive smell from mouth. - Burning
pain at tip of tongue; worse, anything warm taken into stomach. Throat - Swelling
of tonsils and submaxillary glands; stitches on swallowing. -
Hawking-up of mucus. -
Difficult swallowing. - Goitre. - Parotid
fistula. Stomach - Aversion
to meat, boiled things; craving for indigestible things - chalk, coal,
pencils; also for eggs,
salt and sweets. - Milk
disagrees. - Frequent
sour eructations; sour vomiting. Dislike of fat. Loss of appetite when
overworked. -
Heartburn and loud belching. - Cramps
in stomach; worse, pressure, cold water. - Ravenous
hunger. - Swelling
over pit of stomach, like a saucer turned bottom up. -
Repugnance to hot food. - Pain in
epigastric region to touch. - Thirst;
longing for cold drinks. -
Aggravation while eating. -
Hyperchlorhydria [Phos.]. Abdomen - Sensitive
to slightest pressure. - Liver
region painful when stooping. - Cutting
in abdomen; swollen abdomen. -
Incarcerated flatulence. - Inguinal
and mesenteric glands swollen and painful. - Cannot
bear tight clothing around the waist. -
Distention with hardness. -
Gall-stone colic. - Increase
of fat in abdomen. -
Umbilical hernia. -
Trembling; weakness, as if sprained. - Children
are late in learning to walk. Stool - Crawling
and constriction in rectum. - Stool
large and hard [Bry.]; whitish, watery, sour. - Prolapse
ani, and burning, stinging haemorrhoids. -
Diarrhoea of undigested, food, fetid, with ravenous appetite. -
Children's diarrhoea. -
Constipation; stool at first hard, then pasty, then liquid. Urine - Dark,
brown, sour, fetid, abundant, with white sediment, bloody. -
Irritable bladder. -
Enuresis. (Use 30th, also Tuberculin. 1m.) Male - Frequent
emissions. -
Increased desire. - Semen
emitted too soon. - Coition
followed by weakness and irritability. Female - Before
menses, headache, colic, chilliness and leucorrhoea. - Cutting
pains in uterus during menstruation. - Menses
too early, too profuse, too long, with vertigo, toothache and cold, damp
feet; the least
excitement causes their return. - Uterus
easily displaced. -
Leucorrhoea, milky [Sepia.]. - Burning
and itching of parts before and after menstruation; in little girls. -
Increased sexual desire; easy conception. - Hot
swelling breasts. - Breasts
tender and swollen before menses. - Milk too
abundant; disagreeable to child. -
Deficient lactation, with distended breasts in lymphatic women. - Much
sweat about external genitals. -
Sterility with copious menses. - Uterine
polypi. Respiratory - Tickling
cough troublesome at night, dry and free expectoration in morning; cough when playing
piano, or by eating. -
Persistent, irritating cough from arsenical wall paper. (Clarke.) - Extreme
dyspnoea. - Painless
hoarseness; worse in the morning. -
Expectoration only during the day; thick, yellow, sour mucus. - Bloody
expectoration; with sour sensation in chest. -
Suffocating spells; tightness, burning and soreness in chest; worse going
upstairs or slightest
ascent, must sit down. - Sharp
pains in chest from before backwards. - Chest
very sensitive to touch, percussion, or pressure. - Longing
for fresh air. - Scanty,
salty expectoration. [Lyc.] Heart -
Palpitation at night and after eating. -
Palpitation with feeling of coldness, with restless oppression of chest;
after suppressed eruption. Back - Pain as
if sprained; can scarcely rise; from overlifting. - Pain
between shoulder-blades, impeding breathing. -
Rheumatism in lumbar region; weakness in small of back. -
Curvature of dorsal vertebrae. - Nape of
neck stiff and rigid. - Renal
colic. Extremities -
Rheumatoid pains, as after exposure to wet. - Sharp
sticking, as if parts were wrenched or sprained. - Cold,
damp feet; feel as if damp stockings were worn. - Cold
knees cramps in calves. - Sour
foot-sweat. - Weakness
of extremities. - Swelling
of joints, especially knee. - Burning
of soles of feet. - Sweat of
hands. -
Arthritic nodosities. - Soles of
feet raw. - Feet
feel cold and dead at night. - Old
sprains. - Tearing
in muscles. Sleep - Ideas
crowding in her mind prevent sleep. - Horrid
visions when opening eyes. - Starts
at every noise; fears that she will go crazy. - Drowsy
in early part of evening. - Frequent
waking at night. - Same
disagreeable idea always arouses from light slumber. - Night
terrors [Kali phos.] Dreams of the dead. Fever - Chill at
2 p.m. begins internally in stomach region. Fever with sweat. - Pulse
full and frequent. -
Chilliness and heat. - Partial
sweats. - Night
sweats, especially on head, neck and chest. - Hectic
fever. - Heat at
night during menstruation, with restless sleep. - Sweat
over head in children, so that pillow becomes wet. Skin -
Unhealthy; readily ulcerating; flaccid. - Small
wounds do not heal readily. - Glands
swollen. - Nettle
rash; better in cold air. - Warts on
face and hands. -
Petechial eruptions. -
Chilblains. - Boils. Modalities - Worse,
from exertion, mental or physical; ascending; cold in every form; water,
washing, moist air,
wet weather; during full moon; standing. - Better,
dry climate and weather; lying on painful side. - Sneezing
(pain in head and nape). Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Ipec.; Nit ac.; Nux. -
Complementary : Bell.; Rhus; Lycop.; Silica. - Calcar.
is useful after Sulphur where the pupils remain dilated. - When
Pulsatilla failed in school girls. -
Incompatible : Bry.; Sulphur should not be given after Calc. - Compare
: Aqua calcar. -
-Lime-water - (1/2 teaspoonful in milk); (as injection for oxyuris
vermicularis), and Calc. caust. - - slaked
lime - (pain in back and heels, jaws and malar bones; also symptoms of
influenza). - Calc.
brom. (removes inflammatory products from uterus; children of lax fiber,
nervous and irritable,
with gastric and cerebral irritation. Tendency to brain disease. Insomnia and
cerebral congestion.
Give 1x trituration). - Sulph.
(differs in being worse by heat, hot feet, etc.) - Calcar.
calcinata - Calcined oyster-shell - a remedy for warts. - Use 3d
trituration. - Calcarea
ovorum. Ova tosta - Toasted egg-shells - (backache and leucorrhoea. Feeling
as if back were
broken in two; tired feeling. Also effective in controlling suffering from
cancer). - Calcar.
lactic. (anemias, haemophilia, urticaria, where the coagulability of the
blood is diminished;
nervous headache with oedema of eyelids, lips or hands; 15 grains three times
a day, but
low potencies often equally effective). - Calcar.
lacto-phosph. (5 grains 3 times a day in cyclic vomiting and migraine). - Calc.
mur.-Calcium chloratum - Rademacher's Liquor - (1 part to 2 of distilled
water, of which take
15 drops in half a cup of water, five times daily. Boils. Porrigo capitis.
Vomiting of all
food and drink, with gastric pain. Impetigo, glandular swellings,
angioneurotic oedema. Pleurisy
with effusion. Eczema in infants). - Calcar.
picrata, (peri-follicular inflammation; a remedy of prime importance in
recurring or chronic
boils, particularly when located on parts thinly covered with muscle tissue,
as on shinbones,
coccyx, auditory canal, dry, scurfy accumulation and exfoliation of
epithelial scales,
etc., styes, phlyctenules. Use 3x trit.) - Compare
also with Calcarea : Lycop.; Silica; Pulsat.; Chamom. Dose - Sixth
trit. -
Thirtieth and higher potencies. - Should
not be repeated too frequently in elderly people. Calcarea
fluorica (fluoride
of lime) * A
powerful tissue remedy for hard, stony glands, varicose and enlarged veins,
and malnutrition
of bones. * Hard
knots in female breast. * Goitre. *
Congenital hereditary syphilis. *
Induration threatening suppuration. * Many
cases of cataract have undoubtedly been influenced favorably by it. *
Congenital syphilis manifesting itself in ulcerating of mouth and throat,
caries and necrosis with
boring pains and heat in parts. *
Arterio-sclerosis; threatened apoplexy. *
Tuberculosis. * Used
after operations, the tendency to adhesions is reduced. Mind - Great
depression; groundless fears of financial ruin. Head - Creaking
noise in head. -
Blood-tumors of new-born infants. - Hard
excrescences on the scalp. - Ulcers
on the scalp with callous, hard edges. Eyes - Flickering
and sparks before the eyes, spots on the cornea; conjunctivitis; cataract. - Strumous
phlyctemular keratitis. Subcutaneous palpebral cysts. Ears -
Calcareous deposits on tympanum; sclerosis of ossicula and petrous portion of
temporal bone, with
deafness, ringing and roaring. - Chronic
suppuration of middle ear. Nose - Cold in
the head; stuffy cold; dry coryza; ozaena. - Copious,
offensive, thick, greenish, lumpy, yellow nasal catarrh. - Atrophic
rhinitis, especially if crusts are prominent. Face - Hard
swelling on the cheek, with pain or toothache, hard swelling on jaw-bone. Mouth -
Gum-boil, with hard swelling on the jaw. - Cracked
appearance of the tongue, with or without pain. -
Induration of the tongue, hardening after inflammation. -
Unnatural looseness of the teeth, with or without pain; teeth become loose in
their sockets. -
Toothache, with pain if any food touches the tooth. Throat -
Follicular sore throat; plugs of mucus are continually forming in the crypts
of the tonsils. - Pain and
burning in throat; better by warm drinks; worse, cold drinks. -
Hypertrophy of Luschka's tonsil. - Relaxed
uvula, tickling referred to larynx. Stomach - Vomiting
of infants. - Vomiting
of undigested food. -
Hiccough. [Cajup.; Sulph. ac.]. - Flatulency. - Weakness
and daintiness of appetite, nausea and distress after eating in young
children who are
overtaxed by studies. - Acute
indigestion from fatigue and brain-fag; much flatulence. Stool and
anus -
Diarrhoea in gouty subjects. - Itching
of anus. - Fissure
of the anus, and intensely sore crack near the lower end of the bowel. - Bleeding
haemorrhoids. - Itching
of anus as from pin-worms. - Internal
or blind piles frequently, with pain in back, generally far down on the
sacrum, and constipation. - Much
wind in lower bowels. - Worse,
pregnancy. Male -
Hydrocele; indurations of the testicles. Respiratory
organs -
Hoarseness. - Croup. - Cough
with expectoration of tiny lumps of yellow mucus, with tickling sensation and irritation
on lying down. - Spasmodic
cough. - Calc.
Fluor. removes fibroid deposits about the endocardium and restores normal endocardial
structure. (Eli G. Jones, M.D. ) Circulatory
organs - Chief
remedy for vascular tumors with dilated blood-vessels, and for varicose or
enlarged veins. -
Aneurism. - Valvular
disease. - When the
tuberculous toxins attack the heart and blood-vessels. Neck and
back - Chronic
lumbago; aggravated on beginning to move, and ameliorated on continued
motion. - Osseous
tumors. - Rachitic
enlargement of femur in infants. - Pain
lower part of back, with burning. Extremities - Ganglia
or encysted tumors at the back of the wrist. - Gouty
enlargements of the joints of the fingers. -
Exostoses on fingers. - Chronic
synovitis of knee-joint. Sleep - Vivid
dreams, with sense of impending danger. -
Unrefreshing sleep. Skin - Marked
whiteness of skin. - Scar
tissue; adhesions after operations. - Chaps
and cracks. - Fissures
or cracks in the palms of the hands, or hard skin. - Fissure
of the anus. -
Suppurations with callous, hard edges. - Whitlow. -
Indolent, fistulous ulcers, secreting thick, yellow pus. - Hard,
elevated edges of ulcer, surrounding skin purple and swollen. - Knots,
kernels, hardened glands in the female breast. - Swelings
or indurated enlargements having their seat in the fasciae and capsular
ligaments of joints,
or in the tendons. -
Indurations of stony hardness. Modalities - Worse,
during rest, changes of weather. - Better,
heat, warm applications. Relationship - Compare
: Con.; Lapis; Baryt. mur; Hecla; Rhus; Cacodylate of Soda (Tumors). - Calcar.
sulph-stibiata (acts as an haemostatic and absorptive in uterine myoma). -
Mangifera indica (varicose veins). Dose - Third to
twelfth trituration. - A
"chronic" remedy. - Needs
some time before manifesting its effects. - Should
not be repeated too frequently. Calcarea
iodata (iodide of
lime) * It is in
the treatment of scrofulous affections, especially enlarged glands, tonsils,
etc., that this
remedy has gained marked beneficial results. * Thyroid
enlargements about time of puberty. * Flabby
children subject to colds. *
Secretions inclined to be profuse and yellow. *
Adenoids. * Uterine
fibroids. * Croup. Head - Headache
while riding against cold wind. -
Lighteaded. - Catarrh;
worse at root of nose; sneezing; very little sensation. - Polypi
of nose and ear. Throat - Enlarged
tonsils are filled with little crypts. Respiratory - Chronic
cough; Pain in chest, difficulty breathing after syphilis and
mercurialization (Grauvogl). - Hectic
fever; green purulent expectoration. - Croup. -
Pneumonia. Skin - Indolent
ulcers, accompanying varicose veins. - Easy
perspiration. -
Copper-colored and papulous eruptions, tinea, favus, crusta lactea, swelling
of the glands, skin cracked,
falling out of hair. Relationship - Compare
: Agraphis - Bluebell(adenoids with enlarged tonsils). - Here
Sulph. iod. follows both Agraphis and Calc. iod. Acon. lycotonum (swelling of
glands, Hodgkin's
disease). - Compare
also : Calc. fluor.; Sil.; Merc. iod. Dose - Second
and third trituration. Calcarea
phosphorica (phosphate
of lime) * One of
the most important tissue remedies, and while it has many symptoms in common with
Calcarea carb., there are some differences and characteristic features of its
own. * It is
especially indicated in tardy dentition and troubles incident to that period,
bone disease non-union
of fractured bones, and the anaemias after acute diseases and chronic wasting diseases. * Anaemic
children who are peevish, flabby, have cold extremities and feeble digestion. * It has a
special affinity where bones form sutures or symphyses, and all its symptoms
are worse from
any change of weather. * Numbness
and crawling are characteristic sensations, and tendency to perspiration and glandular
enlargement are symptoms it shares with the carbonate. *
Scrofulosis, chlorosis and phthisis. Mind - Peevish,
forgetful; after grief and vexation. [Ignat.; Phos. ac.] - Always
wants to go somewhere. Head -
Headache, worse near the region of sutures, from change of weather, of school
children about
puberty. -
Fontanelles remain open too long. - Cranial
bones soft and thin. -
Defective hearing. -
Headache, with abdominal flatulence. - Head
hot, with smarting of roots of hair. Eyes - Diffused
opacity in cornea following abscess. Mouth - Swollen
tonsils; cannot open mouth without pain. -
Complaints during teething; teeth develop slowly; rapid decay of teeth. - Adenoid
growths. Stomach - Infant
wants to nurse all the time and vomits easily. - Craving
for bacon, ham, salted or smoked meats. Much flatulence. - Great
hunger with thirst flatulence temporarily relieved by sour eructations. -
Heartburn. - Easy
vomiting in children. Abdomen - At every
attempt to eat, colicky pain in abdomen. - Sunken
and flabby. - Colic,
soreness and burning around navel. Stool - Bleeding
after hard stool. -
Diarrhoea from juicy fruits or cider; during dentition. - Green,
slimy, hot, sputtering, undigested, with fetid flatus. - Fistula
in ano, alternating with chest symptoms. Urine -
Increased, with sensation of weakness. - Pain in
region of kidneys when lifting or blowing the nose. Female - Menses
too early, excessive, and bright in girls. - If late,
blood is dark; sometimes, first bright, then dark, with violent backache. - During
lactation with sexual excitement. -
Nymphomania, with aching, pressing, or weakness in uterine region. [Plat.] - After
prolonged nursing. -
Leucorrhoea, like white of egg. - Worse
morning. - Child
refuses breast; milk tastes salty. -
Prolapsus in debilitated persons. Respiratory -
Involuntary sighing. - Chest
sore. -
Suffocative cough; better lying down. -
Hoarseness. - Pain
through lower left lung. Neck and
back -
Rheumatic pain from draught of air, with stiffness and dullness of head. - Soreness
in sacro-iliac symphysis, as if broken. [Aesc. hip.] Extremities -
Stiffness and pain, with cold, numb feeling, worse any change of weather. - Crawling
and coldness. -
Buttocks, back and limbs asleep. - Pains in
joints and bones. - Weary
when going upstairs. Relationship -
Complementary : Ruta; Hepar. - Compare
: Calcar. hypophosphorosa (is to be preferred when it seems necessary to
furnish the
organism with liberal doses of phosphorus in consequence of continued
abscesses having reduced
the vitality. Give first and second decimal trits. Loss of appetite, rapid
debility, night sweats;
Acne pustulosa.-Pallor of skin, habitually cold extremities. Phthisis -
diarrhoea and cough;
acute pains in chest. Mesenteric tuberculosis. Bleeding from lungs; angina
pectoris; asthma;
affection of arteries. Veins stand out like whipcords. Attacks of pain
occurring two hours
after meals /relieved by a cup of milk or light food/). -
Cheiranthus (effects of cutting wisdom teeth). - Calcarea
renalis- Lapis renalis - (arthritic nodosities. Rigg's disease; lessens
tendency to accumulation
of tartar on teeth; gravel and renal calculi). -
Conchilion. - -Meter
perlarum. - -Mother
of pearl (Osteitis.-Has a wide range of action in bone affections, especially
when the
growing ends are affected. Petechiae). Silica; Psorin.; Sulph. Modalities - Worse,
exposure to damp, cold weather, melting snow. - Better,
in summer; warm, dry atmosphere. Dose - First to
third trituration. - Higher
potencies often more effective. Calcarea
silicata (silicate
of lime) * A deep,
long acting medicine for complaints which come on slowly and reach their
final development
after long periods. *
Hydrogenoid constitution [Nat. sulph.]. * Very
sensitive to cold. Patient is weak, emaciated, cold and chilly, but worse
from being overheated;
sensitive generally. * Atrophy
of children. Mind -
Absent-minded, irritable, irresolute, lacks self-confidence. - Fearful. Head - Vertigo,
head cold, especially at vertex; catarrh of nose and posterior nares,
discharge thick, yellow,
hard crusts. - Corneal
exudation. Stomach -
Sensation of coldness, especially when empty. - Sinking
sensation at pit. - Great
thirst. -
Flatulence and distention after eating. - Vomiting
and eructations. Female - Uterus
heavy, prolapsed. - Leucorrhoea,
painful and irregular menses. - Flow
between periods. Respiratory -
Sensitive to cold air. -
Difficult respiration. - Chronic
irritation of air passages. - Copious,
yellow-green mucus. - Coughs
with coldness, weakness, emaciation, sensitiveness and peevishness, worse
from cold air. - Pain in
chest walls. Skin - Itching,
burning, cold and blue, very sensitive. - Pimples,
comedones, wens. - Psoric
eruptions. Relationship - Compare
: Arsenic; Tubercul.; Baryt. carb.; Iod. Dose - All
potencies from lowest to high. Calcarea
sulphurica (sulphate
of lime-plaster of paris) * Eczema
and torpid glandular swellings. * Cystic
tumors. *
Fibroids. *
Suppurative processes come within the range of this remedy, after pus has
found a vent. * Mucous
discharges are yellow, thick and lumpy. * Lupus
vulgaris. Head -
Scald-head of children, if there be purulent discharge, or yellow, purulent
crusts. Eyes -
Inflammation of the eyes, with discharge of thick, yellow matter. - Sees
only one-half an object. - Cornea
smoky. -
Ophthalmia neonatorum. Ears -
Deafness, with discharge of matter from the middle ear, sometimes mixed with
blood. - Pimples
around ear. Nose - Cold in
the head, with thick, yellowish, purulent secretion, frequently tinged with
blood. -
One-sided discharge from nose. -
Yellowish discharge from posterior nares. - Edges of
nostrils sore. Face - Pimples
and pustules on the face. - Herpes. Mouth - Inside
of lips sore. - Tongue
flabby, resembling a layer of dried clay. - Sour,
soapy, acrid taste. - Yellow
coating at base. Throat - Last
stage of ulcerated sore throat, with discharge of yellow matter. -
Suppurating stage of tonsillitis, when abscess is discharging. Abdomen - Pain in
region of liver, in right side of pelvis, followed by weakness, nausea, and
pain in stomach. Stool - Purulent
diarrhoea mixed with blood. -
Diarrhoea after maple sugar and from change of weather. -
Pus-like, slimy discharge from the bowels. - Painful
abscesses about the anus in cases of fistula. Female - Menses
late, long-lasting, with headache, twitching great weakness. Respiratory - Cough,
with purulent and sanious sputa and hectic fever. - Empyema,
pus forming in the lungs or pleural cavities. -
Purulent, sanious expectoration. - Catarrh,
with thick, lumpy, white-yellow or pus-like secretion. Extremities -
Burning-itching of soles of feet. Fever - Hectic
fever, caused by formation of pus. - With
cough and burning in soles. Skin - Cuts,
wounds, bruises, etc., unhealthy, discharging pus; they do not heal readily. - Yellow,
purulent crusts or discharge. - Purulent
exudations in or upon the skin. - Skin
affections with yellowish scabs. - Many
little matterless pimples under the hair, bleeding when scratched. - Dry
eczema in children. Relationship - Compare
: Hepar; Silica. Dose - Second
and third trituration. - The
twelfth potency has been found effective in Lupus. Calendula
officinalis (marigold) * A most
remarkable healing agent, applied locally. * Useful
for open wounds, parts that will not heal, ulcers, etc. * Promotes
healthy granulations and rapid healing by first intention. *
Haemostatic after tooth extraction. *
Deafness. *
Catarrhal conditions. * Neuroma. *
Constitutional tendency to erysipelas. * Pain is
excessive and out of all proportion to injury. * Great
disposition to take cold, especially in damp weather. *
Paralysis after apoplexy. * Cancer,
as an intercurrent remedy. * Has
remarkable power to produce local exudation and helps to make acrid discharge healthy
and free. * Cold
hands. Head -
Extremely nervous; easily frightened; tearing headache; weight on brain. -
Submaxillary glands swollen, painful to touch. - Pain in
right side of neck. -
Lacerated scalp wounds. Eyes - Injuries
to eyes which tend to suppuration; after operations; blenorrhoea of lachrymal
sac. Ears -
Deafness; worse in damp surroundings and with eczematous conditions. - Hears
best on a train, and distant sounds. Nose - Coryza
in one nostril; with much green discharge. Stomach - Hunger
immediately after nursing. - Bulimia. -
Heartburn with horripilations. - Nausea
in chest. -
Vomiting. - Sinking
sensation. -
Epigastric distention. Respiratory - Cough,
with green expectoration, hoarseness; with distention of inguinal ring. Female - Warts at
the os externum. - Menses
suppressed, with cough. - Chronic
endocervicitis. - Uterine
hypertrophy, sensation of weight and fullness in pelvis; stretching and
dragging in groin;
pain on sudden movements. - Os lower
than natural. -
Menorrhagia. Skin - Yellow;
goose-flesh. - Promotes
favorable cicatrization, with least amount of suppuration. - Slough,
proud flesh, and raised edges. -
Superficial burns and scalds. -
Erysipelas (use topically). Fever -
Coldness, great sensitiveness to open air; shuddering in back, skin feels
warm to touch. - Heat in
evening. Modalities - Worse,
in damp, heavy, cloudy weather. Relationship - Compare
: Hamamel.; Hyperic.; Symph.; Arn. - Compare
in deafness : Ferr. pic.; Kal. iod.; Calc.; Mag. c; Graph. - Antidote
: Chelidon.; Rheum. -
Complementary : Hepar. Dose - Locally. - Aqueous
Calendula [Marigoldin.] for all wounds, the greatest healing agent. - Also as
an injection in leucorrhoea; internally, tincture, to third potency. - For
burns sores, fissures, and abrasions, etc., use Calendula Cerate. Calotropis
gigantea (madar
bark) * Has been
used with marked success in the treatment of syphilis following Mercury;
also, in elephantiasis,
leprosy, and acute dysentery. *
Pneumonic phthisis. *
Tuberculosis. Increases
the circulation in the skin; has powerful effects as a sudorific. In the
secondary symptoms of syphilis, where Mercury has been used but cannot be
pushed safely any
farther, it rapidly recruits the constitution, heals the ulcers and blotches
from the skin, and
perfects the cure. Primary
anaemia of syphilis. Heat in stomach is a good guiding symptom. Obesity,
while flesh
decreases, muscles become harder and firmer. Relationship - Compare
: Merc.; Potass. iod.; Berb. aqui.; Sarsap; Ipecac. Dose -
Tincture, one to five drops; three times a day. Caltha
palustris (cowslip) * Pain in
abdomen, vomiting, headache, singing in ears, dysuria and diarrhoea. *
Anasarca. Skin -
Pemphigus. - Bullae
are surrounded by a ring. - Much
itching. - Face
much swollen, especially around the eyes. - Itching
eruption on thighs. -
Pustules. - Uterine
cancer. Dose -
Tincture. Camphora
officinalis (camphor) *
Hahnemann says : "The action of this substance is very puzzling and
difficult of investigation,
even in the healthy organism because its primary action, more frequently than with any
other remedy, alternates and becomes intermixed with the vital reactions
(after effects)
of the organism. * On this
account it is often difficult to determine what belongs to the vital
reactions of the body and
what to the alternating effects due to the primary action of the
camphor". Pictures a
state of collapse. Icy coldness of the whole body; sudden sinking of
strength; pulse small and
weak. After
operations, if temperature is subnormal, low blood pressure, 3 doses camph. 1x,
15-minute intervals. This
condition is met with in cholera, and here it is that Camphor has achieved
classical fame. Subsultus
and extreme restlessness. Cracking
of joints. Epileptiform
convulsions. Camphor
has a direct relationship to muscles and fascia. In local
rheumatic affections in cold climates necessary. Distention
of veins. As a heart
stimulant for emergency use of Camphor is the most satisfactory remedy. Drop doses
on sugar as often as every five minutes. It is
characteristic of Camphor that the patient will not be covered,
notwithstanding the icy coldness
of the body. One of the
main remedies in shock. Very
sensitive to cold and to touch. Sequelae
of measles. Tetanic
spasms. Scrofulous
children and irritable, weakly blondes especially affected. Head - Vertigo,
tendency to unconsciousness, feeling as if he would die. -
Influenza; headache, with catarrhal symptoms, sneezing, etc. - Beating
pain in cerebellum. - Cold
sweat. - Nose
cold and pinched. - Tongue
cold, flabby, trembling. - Fleeting
stitches in temporal region and orbits. - Head
sore. -
Occipital throbbing, synchronous with the pulse. Eyes - Fixed,
staring; pupils dilated. -
Sensation as if all objects were too bright and glittering. Nose - Stopped;
sneezing. - Fluent
coryza on sudden change of weather. - Cold and
pinched. -
Persistent epistaxis, especially with goose-flesh state of skin. Face - Pale,
haggard, anxious, distorted; bluish, cold. - Cold
sweat. Stomach - Pressive
pain in pit of stomach. -
Coldness, followed by burning. Stool -
Blackish; involuntary. - Asiatic
cholera, with cramps in calves, coldness of body, anguish, great weakness,
collapse, tongue and
mouth old. Urine - Burning
and strangury, with tenesmus of the neck of the bladder. -
Retention with full bladder. Male - Desire
increased. - Chordee. -
Priapism. - Nightly
emissions. Respiratory -
Praecordial distress. -
Suffocative dyspnoea. - Asthma. - Violent,
dry, hacking cough; Palpitation. - Breath
cold. -
Suspended respiration. Sleep -
Insomnia, with cold limbs. -
Subsultus and extreme restlessness. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain between shoulders. -
Difficult motion. -
Numbness, tingling and coldness. - Cracking
in joints. - Cramps
in calves. - Icy cold
feet, ache as if sprained. Fever - Pulse
small, weak, slow. - Icy
coldness of the whole body. - Cold
perspiration. -
Congestive chill. Tongue cold, flabby, trembling. Skin - Cold,
pale, blue, livid. - Cannot
bear to be covered. [Secale.] Modalities - Worse,
motion, night, contact, cold air. - Better,
warmth. Relationship - Camphor
antidotes or modifies the action of nearly every vegetable medicine -
tobacco, opium,
worm medicines, etc. - Laffa
acutangula (whole body ice-cold, with a restlessness and anxiety; burning
thirst). -
Camphoric acid - (a prophylactic against catheter fever; cystitis 15 grains
three times a day; also for
prevention of night sweats.) -
Incompatible : Kali nit. -
Complementary : Canth. -
Antidotes : Opium; Nitr. sp. dulc.; Phos. - Compare
: Carbo; Arsenic; Veratr. Dose -
Tincture, in drop doses, repeated frequently, or smelling of Spirits of
Camphor. -
Potencies are equally effective. Camphora
bromata (mono-bromide
of camphor) * Nervous
excitability is the guiding condition. *
Suppression of milk. * Nightly
emissions. * Painful
erections. *
Paralysis agitans. * Cholera
infantum, and infantile convulsions. *
Intensifies the action of Quinine and renders it more permanent. Mind -
Directions appear reversed, i.e. , north seems south, and east seems west. -
Hysteria; weeping and laughing alternately. -
Trance-like state. Dose - Second
trituration. Canchalagua (erythraea
venusta-centaury) * Used
extensively as a fever remedy and bitter tonic (Gentiana), antimalarial and
antiseptic. * Of use
in severe type of intermittent fever in hot countries; also, in influenza. * Sore, as
if bruised all over. *
Sensation of drops falling from and upon different spots. Head -
Congested. - Scalp
feels tight; head feels as if bound; burning in eyes; buzzing in ears. Fever - Chill
all over; worse in bed at night. -
Sensitive to cold trade-winds on Pacific Coast. - General
sore and bruised feeling; nausea and retching. Skin - Wrinkled
like a washer-woman's. - Scalp
feels tight, as if drawn together by India-rubber. Dose -
Tincture, in drop doses. - Must be
made from the fresh plant. - Its
medicinal properties are lost in the dry. Cannabis
indica (hashish) * Inhibits
the higher faculties and stimulates the imagination to a remarkable degree
without any marked
stimulation of the lower or animal instinct. * A
condition of intense exaltation, in which all perceptions and conceptions,
all sensations and all
emotions are exaggerated to the utmost degree. Subconscious
or dual nature state. Apparently
under the control of the second self, but, the original self, prevents the performance
of acts which are under the domination of the second self. Apparently
the two natures cannot act independently, one acting as a check, upon the
other. (Effects
of one Dram doses by Dr. Albert Schneider). The
experimenter feels ever and anon that he is distinct from the subject of the
hashish dream and can
think rationally. Produces
the most remarkable hallucinations and imaginations, exaggeration of the
duration of time
and extent of space, being most characteristic. Conception
of time, space and place is gone. Extremely
happy and contented, nothing troubles. Ideas
crowd upon each other. Has great
soothing influence in many nervous disorders, like epilepsy, mania, dementia, delirium
tremens, and irritable reflexes. Exophthalmic
goitre. Catalepsy. Mind -
Excessive loquacity; exuberance of spirits. Time seems too long; seconds seem
ages; a few rods an
immense distance. -
Constantly theorizing. - Anxious
depression; constant fear of becoming insane. - Mania,
must constantly move. - Very
forgetful; cannot finish sentence. - Is lost
in delicious thought. -
Uncontrollable laughter. - Delirium
tremens. -
Clairvoyance. -
Emotional excitement; rapid change of mood. - Cannot
realize her identity, chronic vertigo as of floating off. Head - Feels as
if top of head were opening and shutting and as if calvarium were being
lifted. - Shocks
through brain. [Aloe; Coca.] - Uraemic
headache. -
Throbbing and weight at occiput. - Headache
with flatulence. -
Involuntary shaking of head. - Migraine
attack preceded by unusual excitement with loquacity. Eyes - Fixed. - Letters
run together when reading. -
Clairvoyance. - Spectral
illusions without terror. Ears -
Throbbing, buzzing, and ringing. - Noise
like boiling water. - Extreme
sensitiveness to noise. Face -
Expression drowsy and stupid. - Lips
glued together. - Grinding
of teeth in sleep. - Mouth
and lips dry. - Saliva
thick, frothy, and sticky. Stomach -
Increased appetite. - Pain at
cardiac orifice; better, pressure. -
Distention. - Pyloric
spasm. -
Sensation of extreme tension in abdominal vessels - feel distended to
bursting. Rectum -
Sensation in anus as if sitting on a ball. Urinary - Urine
loaded with slimy mucus. - Must
strain; dribbling; has to wait some time before the urine flows. - Stitches
and burning in urethra. - Dull
pain in region of right kidney. Male - After
sexual intercourse, backache. - Oozing
of white, glairy mucus from glans. -
Satyriasis. -
Prolonged thrill. - Chordee. -
Sensation of swelling in perineum or near anus, as if sitting on a ball. Female - Menses
profuse, dark, painful, without clots. - Backache
during menses. - Uterine
colic, with great nervous agitation and sleeplessness. -
Sterility. [Borax.] -
Dysmenorrhoea with sexual desire. Respiratory - Humid
asthma. - Chest
oppressed with deep, labored breathing. Heart -
Palpitation awakes him. - Piercing
pain, with great oppression. - Pulse
very slow. [Dig.; Kalmia; Apocyn.] Extremities - Pain
across shoulders and spine; must stoop; cannot walk erect. -
Thrilling through arms and hands, and from knees down. - Entire
paralysis of the lower extremities. - Pain in
soles and calves; sharp pains in knees and ankles; very exhausted after a
short walk. Sleep - Very
sleepy, but unable to do so. -
Obstinate and intractable forms of insomnia. -
Catalepsy. - Dreams
of dead bodies; prophetic. -
Nightmare. Modalities - Worse,
morning; from coffee, liquor and tobacco; lying on right side. - Better
from fresh air, cold water, rest. Relationship - Bellad.;
Hyoscy.; Stram.; Laches.; Agaric.; Anhalon (time sense disordered; time
periods enormously
overestimated, thus, minutes seem hours, etc.) Dose - Tincture
and low attenuations. Cannabis
sativa (hemp) * Seems to
affect especially the urinary, sexual, and respiratory organs. * It has characteristic
sensations as of dropping water. * Great
fatigue, as from over-exertion; weary after meals. * Choking
in swallowing; things go down the wrong way. *
Stuttering. *
Confusion of thought and speech. * Wavering
speech. * Wavering
speech, hasty, incoherent. Head -
Lectophobia. - Vertigo;
sensation of dropping water on head. - Pressure
on root of nose. Eyes - Opacity
of cornea. - Cataract
from nervous disturbances, abuse of alcohol and tobacco; patient feels deeply approaching
blindness. - Misty sight. - Pressure
from back of eyes, forward. -
Gonorrhoeal ophthalmia. - Eyeballs
ache. -
Scrofulous eye troubles. [Sulph.; Calc.] Urine -
Retained, with obstinate constipation. - Painful
urging. -
Micturition in split stream. - Stitches
in urethra. - Inflamed
sensation, with soreness to touch. - Burning
while urinating, extending to bladder. - Urine
scalding, with spasmodic closure of sphincter. -
Gonorrhoea, acute stage; urethra very sensitive. - Walks
with legs apart. - Dragging
in testicles. - Zigzag
pain along urethra. - Sexual
overexcitement. - Urethral
caruncle [Eucalypt.], phimosis. - Stoppage
of urethra by mucus and pus. Female -
Amenorrhoea when physical powers have been overtaxed, also with constipation. Respiratory -
Oppression of breathing and palpitation; must stand up. - Weight
on chest; rattling wheezing breathing. - Cough,
with green viscid, also bloody, expectoration. Heart -
Sensation as if drops were falling from the heart. - Painful
strokes and tension with palpitation. -
Pericarditis. Sleep -
Frightful dreams. - More
tired in morning. - Sleepy
during day. Extremities -
Contraction of fingers after a sprain. -
Dislocation of patella on going upstairs. - Feet
feel heavy on going upstairs. -
Paralytic tearing pains. -
Affections of the ball of the foot and under part of toes. Modalities - Worse,
lying down; going upstairs. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Lemon juice. - Compare
: Hedysarum - Brazilian Burdock - (Gonorrhoea and inflammation of penis); Canth.;
Apis; Copaiva; Thuj.; Kal. nit. Dose - Tincture
to third attenuation. - In
stuttering the 30th. Cantharis
vesicatoria (spanish
fly) * This
powerful drug produces a furious disturbance in the animal economy, attacking
the urinary
and sexual organs especially, perverting their function, and setting up
violent inflammations,
and causing a frenzied delirium, simulating hydrophobia symptoms. [Anagallis.] *
Puerperal convulsions. * Produces
most violent inflammation of the whole gastro-intestinal canal, especially
lower bowel. *
Oversensitiveness of all parts. *
Irritation. * Raw,
burning pains. *
Haemorrhages. *
Intolerable, constant urging to urinate is most characteristic. * Gastric,
hepatic and abdominal complaints that are aggravated by drinking coffee. * Gastric
derangements of pregnancy. * Dysuria,
with other complaints. *
Increases secretion of mucous membranes, tenacious mucus. * The
inflammations cantharis produces (bladder, kidneys, ovaries, meninges,
pleuritic and pericardial
membranes)are usually associated with bladder irritation. Mind - Furious
delirium. - Anxious
restlessness, ending in rage. - Crying,
barking; worse touching larynx or drinking water. -
Constantly attempts to do something, but accomplishes nothing. - Acute
maniac, generally of a sexual type; amorous frenzy; fiery sexual desire. -
Paroxysms of rage, crying, barking. - Sudden
loss of consciousness with red face. Head - Burning
in brain. -
Sensation as if boiling water in brain. - Vertigo;
worse in open air. Eyes - Yellow
vision. [Santon.] - Fiery,
sparkling, staring look. - Burning
in eyes. Ears -
Sensation as if wind were coming from ear, or hot air. - Bones
about ear painful. [Capsic.] Face - Pale,
wretched, death-like appearance. - Itching
vesicles on face, burning when touched. -
Erysipelas of face, with burning, biting heat with urinary symptoms. - Hot and
red. Throat - Tongue
covered with vesicles; deeply furred; edges red. - Burning
in mouth, pharynx, and throat; vesicles in mouth. - Great
difficulty in swallowing liquids. - Very
tenacious mucus. [Kali. bich.] - Violent
spasms reproduced by touching larynx. -
Inflammation of throat; feels on fire. -
Constriction; aphthous ulceration. [Hydr. mur.; Nit. ac.] - Scalding
feeling. - Burnt
after taking too hot food. Chest -
Pleurisy, as soon as effusion has taken place. - Intense
dyspnoea; palpitation; frequent, dry cough. - Tendency
to syncope. - Short,
hacking cough, blood-streaked tenacious mucus. - Burning
pains. Stomach - Burning
sensation of oesophagus and stomach. [Carb.] - Disgust
for everything-drink, food, tobacco. - Burning
thirst, with aversion to all fluids. - Very
sensitive, violent burning. - Vomiting
of blood-streaked membrane and violent retching. -
Aggravation from drinking coffee; drinking the smallest quantity increases
pain in bladder, and is
vomited. - Thirst
unquenchable. Stool -
Shivering with burning. -
Dysentery; mucous stools, like scrapings of intestines. - Bloody,
with burning and tenesmus and shuddering after stool. Urine -
Intolerable urging and tenesmus. -
Nephritis with bloody urine. - Violent
paroxysms of cutting and burning in whole renal region, with painful urging
to urinate;
bloody urine, by drops. -
Intolerable tenesmus; cutting before, during, and after urine. - Urine
scalds him, and is passed drop by drop. Constant desire to urinate. -
Membranous scales looking like bran in water. - Urine
jelly-like, shreddy. Male - Strong
desire; painful erections. - Pain in
glans. [Prunus; Pareira.] - Priapism
in gonorrhoea. Female - Retained
placenta [Sep.], with painful urination. - Expels
moles, dead foetuses, membranes, etc. -
Nymphomania. [Plat.; Hyos.; Lach.; Stram.] Puerperal metritis, with
inflammation of bladder. - Menses
too early and too profuse; black swelling of vulva with irritation. - Constant
discharge from uterus; worse false step. - Burning
pain in ovaries; extremely sensitive. - Pain in
os coccyx, lancinating and tearing. Respiratory - Voice
low; weak feeling. - Stitches
in chest. [Bry.; Kal.c. ; Squilla.] -
Pleurisy, with exudation. Heart -
Palpitation; pulse feeble, irregular; tendency to syncope. -
Pericarditis, with effusion. Back - Pain in
loins, with incessant desire to urinate. Extremities - Tearing
in limbs. -
Ulcerative pain in soles; cannot step. Skin -
Dermatitis venenata with bled formation. -
Secondary eczema about scrotum and genitals, following excessive
perspiration. - Tendency
to gangrene. - Eruption
with mealy scales. -
Vesicular eruptions, with burning and itching. - Sunburn. - Burns,
scalds, with rawness and smarting, relieved by cold applications, followed by
undue inflammation. -
Erysipelas, vesicular type, with great restlessness. - Burning
in soles of feet at night. Fever - Cold
hands and feet; cold sweat. - Soles
burn. - Chill,
as if water were poured over him. Modalities - Worse,
from touch, or approach, urinating, drinking cold water or coffee. - Better,
rubbing. Relationship -
Antidotes : Acon.; Camph.; Puls. - Compare
: Cantharidin - (Glomerular nephritis). - The immediate
pharmacological action of Cantharidin is irritability of the capillaries, rendering
the passage of nutritive fluids through them less difficult. - This is
most marked in the capillaries of the kidneys. - The
increase of blood sugar coincident with the glomerular nephritis appears to
be a valuable
observation. -
Vesicaria - (Urinary and kidney remedy. Smarting, burning sensation along
urethra and in bladder
with frequent desire to void urine often with strangury. Cystitis, irritable
bladder. Tincture 5-10
drop doses). - Fuschina
coloring substance used in adulteration of wine. (Cortical nephritis with albuminuria,
6th-30th potency. Redness of ears, mouth, swollen gums; deep, red urine; red, profuse
diarrhoea, with severe abdominal pains). -
Androsace lactea (urinary troubles, diuretic; dropsy). - Apis;
Ars.; Merc. cor. -
Complementary : Camph. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. - Bears
repeated doses well. - Locally,
in burns and eczema, 1x and 2x, in water, or as cerate. Capsicum
annuum (cayenne
pepper) * Seems to
suit especially persons of lax fiber, weak; diminished vital heat. * A
relaxed plethoric sluggish, cold remedy. * Not much
reactive force. * Such
persons are fat, indolent, opposed to physical exertion, averse to go outside
of their routine,
get homesick easily. * General
uncleanliness of body. *
Abstainers from accustomed alcoholics. * It
affects the mucous membranes, producing a sensation of constriction. *
Inflammation of petrous bone. * Burning
pains and general chilliness. * Older
people who have exhausted their vitality, especially by mental work, and poor
living; blear-eyed
appearance; who do not react. * Fear of
slightest draught. * Marked
tendency to suppuration in every inflammatory process. *
Prostration and feeble digestion of alcoholics. * Myalgia,
aching and jerking of muscles. Mind -
Excessive peevishness. -
Homesickness, with sleeplessness and disposition to suicide. - Wants to
be let alone. - Peppery
disposition. - Delirium
tremens. Head - Bursting
headache; worse, coughing. - Hot
face. - Red
cheeks. - Face
red, though cold. [Asafaet.] Ears - Burning
and stinging in ears. - Swelling
and pain behind ears. Inflammation of mastoid. Tenderness over the petrous
bone; extremely
sore and tender to touch. [Onosmod.] -
Otorrhoea and mastoid disease before suppuration. Throat - Hot
feeling in fauces. - Subacute
inflammation of Eustachian tube with great pain. - Pain and
dryness in throat extending to the ears. - Sore
throat of smokers and drinkers. - Smarting
in; constriction. - Burning
constriction worse between acts of deglutition. - Inflamed
uvula and palate; swollen and relaxed. Mouth - Herpes
labialis. (Apply one drop of the mother tincture). -
Stomatitis. -
Disagreeable smell from mouth. - Fetid
odor from mouth. Stomach - Burning
in tip of tongue. - Atonic
dyspepsia. - Much
flatulence, especially in debilitated subjects. - Intense
craving for stimulants. -
Vomiting, sinking at pit of stomach. - Much
thirst; but drinking causes shuddering. Stool - Bloody
mucus, with burning and tenesmus; drawing pain in back after stool. - Thirsty
after stool, with shivering. Bleeding piles, with soreness of anus. - Stinging
pain during stool. Urine -
Strangury, frequent, almost ineffectual urging. - Burning
in orifice. - Comes
first in drops, then in spurts; neck of bladder spasmodically contracted. -
Ectropion of meatus. Male - Coldness
of scrotum, with impotency, atrophied testicles, loss of sensibility in
testicles, with
softening and dwindling. -
Gonorrhoea, with chordee, excessive burning, pain in prostate. Female -
Climacteric disturbances with burning of tip of tongue. [Lathyrus.] - Uterine
haemorrhage near the menopause, with nausea. - Sticking
sensation in left ovarian region. Respiratory -
Constriction of chest; arrests breathing Hoarseness. - Pain at
apex of heart or in rib region, worse touch. - Dry,
hacking cough, expelling an offensive breath from lungs. -
Dyspnoea. - Feels as
if chest and head would fly to pieces. -
Explosive cough. -
Threatening gangrene of lung. - Pain in
distant parts on coughing - bladder, legs, ears, etc. Extremities - Pain
from hips to feet. -
Sciatica, worse bending backward; worse, coughing. - Tensive
pain in the knee. Fever -
Coldness, with ill-humor. -
Shivering after drinking. - Chill
begins in back; better, heat. - Must
have something hot to back. - Thirst
before chill. Modalities - Better,
while eating, from heat. - Worse,
open air, uncovering, draughts. Relationship - Antidote
: Cina; Calad. - Compare
: Pulsat.; Lycop.; Bell.; Centaurea (surging of blood; homesickness;
intermittent fever). Dose - Third to
sixth attenuation. - In
delirium tremens, dram doses of tincture in milk or tincture or orange peel. Carbo
animalis (animal
charcoal) * Seems to
be especially adapted to scrofulous and venous constitutions, old people, and
after debilitating
disease, with feeble circulation and lowered vitality. * Glands
are indurated, veins distended, skin blue. * Stitch
remaining after pleurisy. * Easily
strained from lifting. * Weakness
of nursing women. *
Ulceration and decomposition. * All its
secretions are offensive. * Causes
local congestions without heat. Mind - Desire
to be alone, sad and reflective, avoids conversation. - Anxiety
at night, with orgasm of blood. Head -
Headache, as if head had been blown to pieces. - Rush of
blood with confusion. -
Sensation as if something lay above eyes so that she could not look up. - Bluish
cheeks and lips. - Vertigo
followed by nose-bleed. - Nose
swollen, tip bluish small tumor on it. - Hearing
confused; cannot tell direction of sound. Stomach - Eating
tires patient. - Weak,
empty feeling in stomach. - Burning
and griping. - Weak
digestion. Flatulence. - Ptomaine
poisoning. -
Repugnance to fat food. - Sour
water from mouth. - Pyrosis. Female - Nausea
of pregnancy; worse at night. - Lochia
offensive. [Kreos.; Rhus; Secale.] - Menses
too early, frequent long lasting, followed by great exhaustion, so weak, can
hardly speak.
[Cocc.] - , flow
only in morning. [Bor.; Sep.] - Burning
in vagina and labia. - Darting
in breast; painful indurations in breast, especially right. - Cancer
of uterus, burning pain down thighs. Respiratory -
Pleurisy, typhoid character, and remaining stitch. -
Ulceration of lung, with feeling of coldness of chest. - Cough,
with discharge of greenish pus. Skin - Spongy
ulcers, copper-colored eruption. - Acne
rosacea. -
Chilblains, worse in evening, in bed and from cold. - Verruca
on hands and face of old people, with bluish color of extremities. - Glands
indurated, swollen, painful, in neck, axillae, groin, mammae; pains
lancinating, cutting,
burning. [Con.; Merc. iod. flav.] - Burning,
rawness and fissures; moisture. - Bubo. Extremities - Pain in
coccyx; burns when touched. - Ankles
turn easily. -
Straining and over-lifting produce great debility. - Joints
weak. - Easy
discoloration. - Pain in
hip joints at night. - Night
sweat fetid and profuse. - Wrist
pain. Modalities - Worse,
after shaving, loss of animal fluids. Relationship - The
Carbon group all have putrid discharges and exhalations. - All act
on the skin, causing interrigo and excoriations. -
Glandular enlargements and catarrhal states, flatulency and asphyxiation. - Carbon
Tetrachlorid is said to cause fatty liver. [Phosph.; Ars.; Chlorof.] -
Paralysis of interosseus muscles of feet and hands. -
Wonderful clinical results in the treatment of Hook worm disease. - See
Thymol (Relationship). -
Complementary : Calc. phos. -
Antidotes : Ars.; Nux. - Compare
: Badiaga; Sepia; Sulph.; Plumb. iod. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - The
third trituration for insufflation in aural polypi. Carbo
vegetabilis (vegetable
charcoal) *
Disintegration and imperfect oxidation is the keynote of this remedy. * The
typical Carbo patient is sluggish, fat and lazy and has a tendency to
chronicity in his complaints. * Blood
seems to stagnate in the capillaries, causing blueness, coldness, and
ecchymosis. * Body
becomes blue, icy-cold. * Bacteria
find a rich soil in the nearly lifeless stream and sepsis and typhoidal state
ensues. A lowered
vital power from loss of fluids, after drugging; after other diseases; in old
people with
venous congestions; states of collapse in cholera, typhoid; these are some of
the conditions
offering special inducements to the action of Carbo veg. The
patient may be almost lifeless, but the head is hot; coldness, breath cool,
pulse imperceptible,
oppressed and quickened respiration, and must have air, must be fanned hard, must have
all the windows open. This is a
typical state for Carbo veg. The
patient faints easily, is worn out, and must have fresh air. Haemorrhage
from any mucous surface. Very
debilitated. Patient
seems to be too weak to hold out. Persons
who have never fully recovered from the effects of some previous illness. Sense of
weight, as in the head (occiput), eyes and eyelids, before the ears, in the
stomach, and
elsewhere in the body; putrid (septic) condition of all its affections,
coupled with a burning
sensation. General
venous stasis, bluish skin, limbs cold. Mind - Aversion
to darkness. - Fear of
ghosts. - Sudden
loss of memory. Head - Aches
from any over-indulgence. - Hair
feels sore, falls off easily; scalp itches when getting warm in bed. - Hat
pressed upon head like a heavy weight. - Head
feels heavy, constricted. - Vertigo
with nausea and tinnitus. - Pimples
on forehead and face. Face - Puffy,
cyanotic. - Pale,
hippocratic, cold with cold sweat; blue. [Cup.; Opium.] - Mottled
cheeks and red nose. Eyes - Vision
of black floating spots. -
Asthenopia. - Burning
in eyes. - Muscles
pain. Ears -
Otorrhoea following exanthematous diseases. - Ears
dry. -
Malformation of cerumen with exfoliation of dermoid layer of meatus. Nose -
Epistaxis in daily attacks, with pale face. - Bleeding
after straining, with pale face; tip of nose red and scabby, itching around
nostrils. - Varicose
veins on nose. - Eruption
in corner of alae nasi. - Coryza
with cough, especially in moist, warm weather. -
Ineffectual efforts to sneeze. Mouth - Tongue
coated white or yellow brown, covered with aphthae. - Teeth
very sensitive where chewing; gums retracted and bleed easily. - Blood
oozing from gums when cleaning teeth. -
Pyorrhoea. Stomach -
Eructations, heaviness, fullness, and sleepiness; tense from flatulence, with
pain; worse lying down. -
Eructations after eating and drinking. -
Temporary relief from belching. - Rancid,
sour, or putrid eructations. -
Waterbrash, asthmatic breathing from flatulence. - Nausea
in the morning. - Burning
in stomach, extending to back and along spine. - Contractive
pain extending to chest, with distention of abdomen. - Faint
gone feeling in stomach, not relieved by eating. - Crampy
pains forcing patient to bend double. - Distress
comes on a half-hour after eating. -
Sensitiveness of epigastric region. - Digestion
slow; food putrefies before it digests. -
Gastralgia of nursing women, with excessive flatulence, sour, rancid
belching. - Aversion
to milk, meat, and fat things. The simplest food distresses. -
Epigastric region very sensitive. Abdomen - Pain as
from lifting a weight; colic from riding in a carriage; excessive discharge
of fetid flatus. - Cannot
bear tight clothing around waist and abdomen. - Ailments
accompanying intestinal fistulae. - Abdomen
greatly distended; better, passing wind. - Flatulent
colic. - Pain in
liver. Rectum and
stool - Flatus
hot, moist, offensive. - Itching,
gnawing and burning in rectum. - Acrid,
corrosive moisture from rectum. - A musty,
glutinous moisture exudes. -
Soreness, itching moisture of perineum at night. -
Discharge of blood from rectum. - Burning
at anus, burning varices. [Mur. ac.] - Painful
diarrhoea of old people. -
Frequent, involuntary cadaverous-smelling stools, followed by burning. - White
haemorrhoids; excoriation of anus. - Bluish,
burning piles, pain after stool. Male -
Discharge of prostatic fluid at stool. - Itching
and moisture at thigh near scrotum. Female -
Premature and too copious menses; pale blood. - Vulva
swollen; aphthae; varices on pudenda. -
Leucorrhoea before menses, thick, greenish, milky, excoriating. [Kreos.] - During
menstruation, burning in hands and soles. Respiratory - Cough
with itching in larynx; spasmodic with gagging and vomiting of mucus. - Whooping
cough, especially in beginning. - Deep,
rough voice, failing on slight exertion. -
Hoarseness; worse, evenings, talking; evening oppression of breathing, sore
and raw chest. - Wheezing
and rattling of mucus in chest. -
Occasional spells of long coughing attacks. - Cough,
with burning in chest; worse in evening, in open air, after eating and
talking. -
Spasmodic cough, bluish face, offensive expectoration, neglected pneumonia. - Breath
cold; must be fanned. -
Haemorrhage from lungs. - Asthma
in aged with blue skin. Extremities - Heavy,
stiff; feel paralyzed; limbs, go to sleep; want of muscular energy; joints
weak. - Pain in
shins. - Cramp in
soles; feet numb and sweaty. - Cold
from knees down. - Toes
red, swollen. - Burning
pain in bones and limbs. Fever -
Coldness, with thirst. - Chill
begins in forearm. - Burning
in various places. -
Perspiration on eating. - Hectic
fever, exhausting sweats. Skin - Blue,
cold ecchymosed. - Marbled
with venous over distension. - Itching;
worse on evening, when warm in bed. - Moist
skin; hot perspiration; senile gangrene beginning in toes; bed sores; bleed
easily. - Falling
out of hair, from a general weakened condition. - Indolent
ulcers, burning pain. -
Ichorous, offensive discharge; tendency to gangrene of the margins. - Purpura. - Varicose
ulcers, carbuncles. [Ars.; Anthrac.] Modalities - Worse,
evening; night and open air; cold; from fat food, butter, coffee, milk, warm
damp weather;
wine. Better, from eructation, from fanning, cold. Relationship -
Antidotes : Spirits Nitre; Camph.; Ambra; Arsenic. - Compare
: Carboneum - Lampblack. (Spasms commencing in tongue, down trachea and extremities.
Tingling sensation). - Lycop.;
Ars.; China. -
Complementary : Kali carb.; Dros. Dose - First to
third trituration in stomach disorders. -
Thirtieth potency and higher in chronic conditions, and in collapse. Carbolicum
acidum (phenol-carbolic
acid) * Carbolic
Acid is a powerful irritant and anaesthetic. * A
languid, foul, painless, destructive remedy. * Stupor,
paralysis of sensation and motion, feeble pulse and depressed breathing,
death due to
paralysis of respiratory centres. * Acts
primarily on the central nervous system. *
Increased olfactory sensibility. Produces
mental and bodily languor, disinclination to study, with headache like a
band. Very
marked acuteness of smell is a strong guiding symptom. Stomach
symptoms are also important. Pains are
terrible; come and go suddenly. Physical
exertion brings on abscess somewhere. Putrid
discharges. [Bapt.] Scarlet
fever, with marked tendency to destruction of tissue internally, and fetid
odor. Spasmodic
coughs. Arthritis.
(See Dose). Head -
Disinclined to mental work. - Tight
feeling, as if compressed by a rubber band. [Gels.; Mahonia.] - Orbital
neuralgia over right eye. -
Headache, better, by green tea; while smoking. Nose - Smell
very acute. - Putrid
discharge. - Ozaena,
with fetor and ulceration. -
Influenza and resulting debility. Throat -
Ulcerated patches on inside of lips and cheeks. - Burning
in mouth to stomach. - Fauces
red, and covered with exudation. - Uvula
whitened and shriveled. - Putrid
discharge. - Almost
impossible to swallow. -
Diphtheria, fetid breath, regurgitation on swallowing liquids, but little
pain. [Bapt.] - Face
dusky red; white about mouth and nose. - Rapid
sinking of vital forces. Stomach - Appetite
lost. - Desire
for stimulants and tobacco. - Constant
belching, nausea, vomiting, dark olive green. - Heat
rises up oesophagus. -
Flatulent distention of stomach and abdomen. - Painful
flatulence often marked in one part of the bowel. [Sulpho-Carbolate of Soda.] -
Fermentative dyspepsia with bad taste and breath. Stool -
Constipation, with very offensive breath. - Bloody,
like scrapings of intestines. - Great
tenesmus. -
Diarrhoea; stools thin, black, putrid. Urine - Almost
black. -
Diabetes. -
Irritable bladder in old men with frequent urination at night, of probable
prostatic nature. - Use 1x. Female -
Discharges always offensive. [Nitr. ac.; Nux.; Sep.] - Pustules
about vulva containing bloody pus. - Agonizing
backache across loins, with dragging-down thighs. - Pain in
left ovary; worse walking in open air. - Erosions
of cervix; fetid, acrid discharge. -
Leucorrhoea in children. [Cann.s. ; Merc.; Puls.; Sep.] -
Puerperal fever, with offensive discharge. -
Irritating leucorrhoea, causing itching and burning. [Kreos.] Extremities - Cramps
in fore part of leg, close to tibia during walking. - Gnawing
pains in shin bones. -
Arthritis. Skin - Itching
vesicles, with burning pain. - Burns
tend to ulcerate. Relationship - Compare
: Chrysarobin (local in ringworm of the scalp 5-10 per cent. in glycerine and alcohol.
Equal parts). - Ars;
Kreosot.; Carbo; Guano. (Violent headache as from a band around head. Itching
of nostrils,
back, thighs, genitals. Symptoms like hay-fever). - Antidote
: Alcohol; Vinegar; Chalk; Iod. -
Glauber's Salt in watery solution. -
Incompatible : Glycerine and vegetable oils. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Phenol
in Arthritis, according to Goodno. - Must be
absolutely pure. - Crystals
Solution (25 %) in equal parts of water and glycerine, dose 20 minims well
diluted 3 times
daily (Bartlett). Carboneum
hydrogenisatum (carburetted
hydrogen) * Symptoms
resemble an apoplectic attack. * Spasm as
in lockjaw. * Trismus. *
Involuntary stools and urine. Mind -
Stupefaction. -
Extraordinary sensation of contentment. - All
thoughts appear in a moment as if seen in an inner mirror. Eyes - Lids
half closed. -
Oscillation of eyeballs. - Pupils
insensible to light. Carboneum
oxygenisatum (carbonous
oxide) * Herpes
zoster, pemphigus, and trismus are produced by this drug. *
Coldness, sleepiness, loss of consciousness are marked. * Vertigo. Head - Cerebral
congestion; hallucination of vision, hearing and touch. -
Inclination to turn in a circle. - Jaws
firmly clenched. - Trismus. -
Heaviness of head. - Sticking
pain in temples. - Roaring
ears. Eyes - Ocular
paralysis, haemianopsias, disturbed pupillary reaction, optic neuritis and
atrophy, subconjunctival
and retinal hemorrhages. Skin - Anaesthesia;
vesication along course of nerves; herpes zoster; pemphigus, with large and small
vesicles. - Hand icy
cold. Sleep - Deep. -
Prolonged; sleepiness for several days. Dose - First
attenuation. Carboneum
sulphuratum (alcohol
sulphuris-bisulphide of carbon) * This
drug has a deep and disorganizing action and an immense range of action
judging from the
symptomatology. * Very
useful in patients broken down by abuse of alcohol. *
Sensitive patients worse cold, wasted muscles, and skin and mucous membranes anaesthetic. * Special
affinity for eyes. * Chronic
rheumatism, sensitive and cold. * Lack of
vital heat. *
Diarrhoea every four to six weeks. *
Paralysis with intense congestion of nerve centres. * Tabes. * Sensory
difficulties in limbs. Chronic
plumbism. Peripheral
neuritis. Mind -
Irritable, anxious, intolerant; stupor. -
Sluggishness of mind. -
Hallucinations of sight and hearing. -
Changeable mood. - Dementia
alternating with excitement. Head - Headache
and dizziness. - Aches as
from a tight cap. - Ears
feel obstructed. - Noises
in head. -
Ulceration of the lips, anaesthesia of mouth and tongue. Eyes - Myopia,
asthenopia, and dis-chromotopia, cloudiness and atrophy of optic disc and
central scotoma
for light and for red and green not for white. - Optic
neuritis advancing toward atrophy. - Arteries
and veins congested. - Retinal
congestion; optic disc pale. -
Everything seems in a fog. - Vision
greatly impaired. -
Color-blindness. Ears - Hearing
impaired. - Buzzing
and singing noises like an eolian harp. - Tinnitus
aurium. Meniere's disease. Abdomen - Pain
with wandering swellings as from flatus. -
Distention, with soreness and rumbling. Male - Desire
lost, parts atrophied. - Frequent
profuse emissions. Extremities - Herpes
on dorsal surface of hands. - Sore,
bruised limbs; anaesthesia of arms and hands. - Cramps
in limbs. -
Lightning-like pains, with cramps. - Fingers
swollen, insensible, rigid, stiff. - Gait
unsteady, tottering; worse in dark. - Feet
insensible. -
Sciatica. Flying pains, returning regularly for a long time. - Pain in
lower limbs, with cramps and formication. -
Neuritis. Sleep - Deep
morning sleep with anxious, vexatious dreams. Skin -
Anaesthesia; burning; itching; ulcers; small wounds fester. - Useful
to restrain the growth of cancer. -
Furunculosis. - Chronic
skin diseases with much itching. Modalities - Better,
in open air. - Worse,
after breakfast; bathing. -
Sensitive to warm, damp, weather. Relationship - Compare
: Potass. Xantate - (Similar in action. Acts on cortical substance; loss of
memory, marked
blood degeneration; impotence and senility). -
Tuberculin; Radium; Carbo; Sulph.; Caust.; Salicyl. ac.; Cinch. - In eye
symptoms compare : Benzin. dinitric. Thyroidin (progressive diminution of
sight with
central Scotoma). Dose - First
attenuation. - Locally
in facial neuralgia and sciatica. Carduus
marianus (st.
mary's thistle) * The
action of this drug is centered in the liver, and portal system, causing
soreness, pain, jaundice. * Has
specific relation to the vascular system. * Abuse of
alcoholic beverages, especially beer. * Varicose
veins and ulcers. * Diseases
of miners, associated with asthma. *
Dropsical conditions depending on liver disease, and when due to pelvic congestion
and hepatic
disease. * Disturbs
sugar metabolism. *
Influenza when liver is affected. *
Debility. *
Haemorrhages, especially connected with hepatic disease. Mind -
Despondency; forgetful, apathetic. Head -
Contractive feeling above eyebrows. - Dull
heavy, stupid, with foul tongue. - Vertigo,
with tendency to fall forward. - Burning
and pressure in eyes. -
Nose-bleed. Stomach - Taste
bitter. - Aversion
to salt meat. - Appetite
small; tongue furred; nausea; retching; vomiting of green, acid fluid. - Stitches
in left side of stomach, near spleen. [Ceanoth.] -
Gallstone disease with enlarged liver. Abdomen - Pain in
region of liver. - Left
lobe very sensitive. - Fullness
and soreness, with moist skin. -
Constipation; stools hard, difficult, knotty; alternates with diarrhoea. - Stools
bright yellow. - Swelling
of gall bladder with painful tenderness. -
Hyperaemia of liver, with jaundice. -
Cirrhosis, with dropsy. Rectum -
Haemorrhagic piles, prolapse or rectum, burning pain in anus and rectum, hard
and knotting,
clayey stools. - Profuse
diarrhoea due to rectal cancer. - 10 drops
doses (Wapler). Urine - Cloudy;
golden-colored. Chest -
Stitching pains in lower right ribs and front; worse, moving, walking, etc. -
Asthmatic respiration. - Pain in
chest, going to shoulders, back, loins and abdomen, with urging to urinate. Skin - Itching
on lying down at night. - Varicose
ulcers. [Clematis vitalba.] Eruption on lower part of sternum. Extremities - Pain in
hip-joint, spreading through buttocks and down thigh; worse from stooping. -
Difficult rising. - Weakness
felt in feet, especially after sitting. Relationship - Compare
: Card. benedictus (strong action on eyes, and sensation of contraction in
many parts;
stomach symptoms similar); Chelidon.; chionanthus; Merc.; Podophyl.; Bry.;
Aloe. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Carlsbad
aqua (the
waters of the sprudel springs) * Famous
for its action on the liver and in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and
gout. * In
homoeopathic potencies useful in weakness of all organs, constipation, great
liability to take cold. *
Periodicity, effects repeated after from two to four weeks. [Oxal. ac.;
Sulph.] * Flashes
of heat all over. * Itching
on various parts. Mind -
Discouraged and anxious about domestic duties. Head - Aches,
with swollen temporal veins [Sang.]; better, motion, in open air. Face - Yellow;
sallow; red and hot; pain in zygomatic process; feels as if cobwebs were on
it. Stomach - Tongue
coated white. -
Offensive smell from mouth. - Furry
sensation. - Sour or
salty taste. - Hiccough
and yawning. -
Heartburn. [Carbo.] Urine - Stream
weak and slow; only passed by pressing abdominal muscles. Rectum - Faeces
held back. - Stool
slow, and only passed by much abdominal pressure. - Burning
in rectum and anus. - Bleeding
piles. Relationship - Compare
: Nat. sulph.; Nux. Dose - Lower
potencies. Cascara
sagrada (sacred
bark) *
Introduced as a palliative for constipation (non-homoeopathic), fifteen drops
of fluid extract
here it restores normal function by its tonic effects, but it has a wider
sphere of action, as careful
provings will show. * Chronic
indigestion, cirrhosis and jaundice. *
Haemorrhoids and constipation. * Gastric
headache. * Broad,
flabby tongue; foul breath. Urine - Must
wait for minute before flow starts then first in drops. Extremities -
Rheumatism of muscles and joints, with obstinate constipation. Relationship - Compare
: Hyd.; Nux.; Rhamnus Californica (tincture for constipation; tympanites and appendicitis
and especially rheumatism). Dose - Tincture
to sixth potency. Cascarilla (sweet
bark) * Acts on
the digestive tract; constipation. * Aversion
to smell of tobacco. *
Inclination to vomit very marked. Stomach - Hunger
after meals. - Desire
for hot drinks. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Pain in
stomach as from a shock. - Pressing
colic. Rectum -
Constipation; stools hard, covered with mucus. [Graph.] - Bright
blood with stool. -
Diarrhoea alternating with hard, lumpy stool, with backache and lassitude,
preceded by griping. - Gnawing
pain high up in rectum. Dose - First to
third potency. Carcinosinum (a nosode
from carcinoma) * It is
claimed the Carcinosin acts favorably and modifies all cases in which either
a history of
carcinoma can be elicited, or symptoms of the disease itself exist. (J.H.
Clarke, M.D. ) Carcinoma
of the mammary glands with great pain and induration of glands; of uterus,
the offensive
discharge, haemorrhage and pain are greatly relieved. Indigestion,
accumulation of gas in stomach and bowels; rheumatism - Cancerous cachexia. Relationship - Compare
: Bufo; Conium; Phytolacca, Asterias. Dose -
Thirtieth and 200th potency, a dose at night or less frequently. Castanea
vesca (chestnut
leaves) * A useful
remedy in whooping-cough, especially in the early stage, with dry, ringing, violent,
spasmodic cough. * Desire
for warm drinks. * Very
thirsty. * Loss of
appetite. *
Diarrhoea. * Thick
urine. Lumbago,
weak back, can hardly straighten up. Relationship - Compare
: Pertussin - Whooping-cough (when symptoms return again after being
allayed). - Dros.;
Mephitis; Naphthal.; Ammon. brom. Dose -
Tincture. Castor
equi (rudimentary
thumb-nail of the horse) * General
action on thickening of the skin and epithelium. *
Psoriasis linguae. * The clinical
experience of Hering and his fellow-provers has shown this to be highly
useful remedy in
cracked and ulcerated nipples. * Affects
principally female organs. * Acts on
the nails and bones; pain in right tibia and coccyx. * Warts on
forehead. * Warts on
breast. * Chapped
hands. Chest - Cracked,
sore nipples, excessively tender. - Swelling
of mammae. - Violent
itching in breasts; areola reddened. Relationship - Compare
: Graphites; Hippomanes; Calc. Oxal. Dose - Sixth
and twelfth potency. Castoreum
canadense (the
beaver) * A great
remedy for hysteria. *
Prostration marked. Hysterical
symptoms. Day-blindness;
cannot endure the light. Nervous
women who do not recover fully, but are continually irritable, and suffer
from debilitating
sweats. Spasmodic
affections after debilitating diseases. Constant
yawning. Restless
sleep with frightful dreams and starts. Tongue - Swollen. - Rounded
elevation size of a pea in center, with drawing sensation from center to
hyoid bone. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea; blood discharged in drops with tenesmus. - Pain
commences in middle of thighs. -
Amenorrhoea, with painful tympanites. Fever -
Predominant chilliness. - Attacks
of chilliness with ice-coldness in back. Relationship - Compare
: Ambra; Moschus; Mur. acid; Valeriana. - Antidote
: Colch. Dose -
Tincture, and lower potencies. Cataria
nepeta (catnip) *
Children's remedy for Colic, also for nervous headache and hysteria,
abdominal complaints, pain,
flexing of thighs, twisting of body, crying. * Similar
to chamomilla and magnes. phosph. Dose - 5 to 10
drops of the tincture. Caulophyllum
thalictroides (blue
cohosh) * This is
a woman's remedy. * Want of
tonicity of the womb. * During
labor, when the pains are deficient and the patient is exhausted and fretful. * Besides,
it has a special affinity for the smaller joints. * Thrush,
locally and internally. Stomach -
Cardialgia, spasms of stomach. -
Dyspepsia with spasmodic symptoms. Female -
Extraordinary rigidity of os. [Bell.; Gels.; Ver.v. ] - Spasmodic
and severe pains, which fly in all directions; shivering, without progress;
false pains. - Revives
labor pains and furthers progress of labor. - After
pains. -
Leucorrhoea, with moth-spots on forehead. - Habitual
abortion from uterine debility. [Helon.; Puls.; Sab.] -
Needle-like pains in cervix. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with pains flying to other parts of body. - Lochia
protracted; great atony. - Menses
and leucorrhoea profuse. Skin -
Discoloration of skin in women with menstrual and uterine disorder. Extremities - Severe
drawing, erratic pain and stiffness in small joints, fingers, toes, ankles,
etc. - Aching
in wrists. - Cutting
pains on closing hands. - Erratic
pains, changing place every few minutes. Relationship -
Incompatible : Coffea. - Compare
: Viol. Odor. (rheumatic carpal and metacarpal joints) - ;
Cimicif.; Sepia; Pulsat.; Gels. Dose - Tincture
to third attenuation. Causticum (hahnemann's
tinctura acris sine kali) *
Manifests its action mainly in chronic rheumatic, arthritic and paralytic affections, indicated
by the tearing, drawing pains in the muscular and fibrous tissues, with
deformities about the
joints; progressive loss of muscular strength, tendinous contractures. * Broken
down seniles. * In
catarrhal affections of the air passages, and seems to choose preferably
darkcomplexioned and
rigid-fibered persons. *
Restlessness at night, with tearing pains in joints and bones, and faint-like
sinking of strength. * This
weakness progresses until we have gradually appearing paralysis. * Local
paralysis, vocal cords, muscles of deglutition, of tongue, eyelids, face,
bladder and extremities. * Children
are slow to walk. * The skin
of a Causticum person is of a dirty white sallow, with warts, especially on
the face. *
Emaciation due to disease, worry, etc., and of long standing. * Burning,
rawness, and soreness are characteristic. Mind - Child
does not want to go to bed alone. - Least
thing makes it cry. - Sad,
hopeless. -
Intensely sympathetic. - Ailments
from long-lasting grief, sudden emotions. - Thinking
of complaints, aggravates, especially haemorrhoids. Head -
Sensation of empty space between forehead and brain. - Pain in
right frontal eminence. Face -
Paralysis of right side. - Warts. - Pain in
facial bones. - Dental
fistula. - Pain in
jaws, with difficulty in opening mouth. Eyes - Cataract
with motor disturbances. -
Inflammation of eyelids; ulceration. - Sparks
and dark spots before eyes Ptosis. [Gels.] Vision impaired, as if film were
before eyes. -
Paralysis of ocular muscles after exposure to cold. Ears - Ringing,
roaring, pulsating, with deafness; words and steps re-echo; chronic
middle-ear catarrh;
accumulation of ear-wax. Nose - Coryza,
with hoarseness. - Scaly
nose. - Nostrils
ulcerated. - Pimples
and warts. Mouth - Bites
inside of cheek from chewing. -
Paralysis of tongue, with indistinct speech. -
Rheumatism of articulation of lower jaw. - Gums
bleed easily. Stomach - Greasy
taste. - Aversion
to sweets. - Feels as
if lime were burned in stomach. - Worse
after eating fresh meat; smoked meat agrees. -
Sensation of ball rising in throat. - Acid
dyspepsia. Stool - Soft and
small, size of goose-quill. [Phos.] - Hard,
tough, covered with mucus; shines like grease; small-shaped; expelled with
much straining,
or only on standing up. - Pruritus. - Partial
paralysis of rectum. - Rectum
sore and burns. - Fistula
and large piles. Urine -
Involuntary when coughing, sneezing. [Puls.] - Expelled
very slowly, and sometimes retained. -
Involuntary during first sleep at night; also from slightest excitement. -
Retention after surgical operations. - Loss of
sensibility on passing urine. Female - Uterine
inertia during labor. - Menses
cease at night; flow only during day. [Cycl.; Puls.] Leucorrhoea at night,
with great weakness.
[Nat. mur.] - Menses
delay, late. [Con. Graph.; Puls.] Respiratory -
Hoarseness with pain in chest; aphonia. - Larynx
sore. - Cough,
with raw soreness of chest. -
Expectoration scanty; must be swallowed. - Cough
with pain in hip, especially left worse in evening; better, drinking cold
water; worse, warmth of
bed. - Sore
streak down trachea. - Mucus
under sternum, which he cannot quite reach. - Pain in
chest, with palpitation. - Cannot
lie down at night. - Voice
re-echoes. - Own
voice roars in ears and distresses. -
Difficulty of voice of singers and public speakers (Royal). Back -
Stiffness between shoulders. - Dull
pain in nape of neck. Extremities -
Left-sided sciatica, with numbness. -
Paralysis of single parts. - Dull,
tearing pain in hands and arms. -
Heaviness and weakness. - Tearing
joints. -
Unsteadiness of muscles of forearm and hand. -
Numbness; loss of sensation in hands. -
Contracted tendons. - Weak
ankles. - Cannot
walk without suffering. -
Rheumatic tearing in limbs; better by warmth, especially heat of bed. - Burning
in joints. - Slow in
learning to walk. - Unsteady
walking and easily falling. - Restless
legs at night. - Cracking
and tension in knees; stiffness in hollow of knee. - Itching
on dorsum of feet. Skin - Soreness
in folds of skin, back of ears, between thighs. - Warts
large, jagged, bleeding easily, on tips of fingers and nose. - Old
burns that do not get well, and ill effects from burns. - Pains of
burns. -
Cicatrices freshen up; old injuries reopen. - Skin
prone to intertrigo during dentition. Sleep - Very
drowsy; can hardly keep awake. -
Nocturnal sleeplessness, with dry heat, inquietude. Relationship -
According to the careful investigations of Dr. Wagner of Basel, Causticum
corresponds to Ammon.
causticum 4x. -
Causticum does not agree with Phosphorus; the remedies should not be used
after each other. -
Diphtherotoxin follows, causticum in chronic bronchitis. - Antidote
: Paralysis from lead-poisoning. -
Complementary : Carbo; Petrosel. - Compare
: Rhus; Arsenic; Amm. phos. (facial paralysis). Modalities - Worse,
dry, cold winds, in clear fine weather, cold air; from motion of carriage. - Better,
in damp, wet weather; warmth. - Heat of
bed. Dose - Third to
thirtieth attenuation. - In
chronic ailments and especially in paralytic states, the higher potencies
once or twice a week. Ceanothus
americanus (new
jersey tea) * This
remedy seems to possess a specific relation to the spleen. * Ague
cake of malaria. * A
left-sided remedy generally. * Anaemic
patients where liver and spleen are at fault. * Chronic
bronchitis with profuse secretion. * Marked
blood pressure, reducing powers. * Active
hemastatic, materially reducing the clotting of blood. Abdomen - Enormous
enlargement of the spleen. -
Splenitis; pain all up the left side. -
Deep-seated pain in left hypochondrium, hypertrophy of spleen. -
Leucaemia . - Violent
dyspnoea. - Menses
profuse, and yellow weakening leucorrhoea. - Unable
to lie on left side. - Pain in
liver and back. Rectum - Diarrhoea;
bearing down in abdomen and rectum. Urine - Constant
urging to urinate. - Green;
frothy; contains bile, sugar. Relationship - Compare
: Tinospora cordifolia (a Hindoo medicine for chronic cases of fever with
enlarged spleen). - Polymnia
uvedalia - Bearsfoot - (acute splenitis with tenderness over left
hypochondriac region;
spleen enlarged, ague cake. Vascular atony, tissues sodden, flabby and
non-elastic. Enlarged
glands; influences all ductless glands.) Ceanothus thrysiflorus - California
Lilac - (Pharyngitis,
tonsillitis, nasal catarrh, diphtheria. Tincture internally and as a gargle). - Compare
: Berberis; Myrica; Cedron; Agaricus (spleen). Modalities - Worse,
motion, lying on left side. Dose - First
attenuation. - Locally
as hair tonic. Cedron (rattlesnake
bean) *
Periodicity is the most marked characteristic of this drug. * Its
particularly useful in tropical or in damp, warm, marshy countries. * It has
been found curative in malarial affections, especially neuralgia. * Adapted
to persons of a voluptuous disposition, excitable, nervous temperament. * Has
powers of antidoting snake-bites and stings of insects. * Tincture
of pure bean scraped on wound. * Mania. Head - Pain
from temple to temple across eyes. - Pain
over whole right side of face, coming on about 9 a.m. - Crazy
feeling from pain across forehead; worse, working on black. - Roaring
in ears produced by Cinchona. - Whole
body seems numb with headache. Eyes - Shooting
over left eye. - Severe
pain in eyeball, with radiating pains around eye, shooting into nose. - Scalding
lachrymation. -
Supra-orbital neuralgia periodic. - Iritis,
choroiditis. Extremities -
Lancinating pain in joints; worse, feet and hands. - Sudden
pain in ball of right thumb, extending up arm to shoulder. - Pain in
ball of right foot, extending to knee. -
Shingles, with radiating pain. - Dropsy
of knee-joint. Fever -
Chilliness towards evening; then frontal headache extending into parietal
region. - Red
eyes. - Heat,
with itching of eyes, tearing in limbs, numbness of limbs. Relationship - Antidote
: Lach. - Compare
: Ars.; China. Dose - Tincture
to third attenuation. Cenchris
contortrix (copperhead
snake) * Like the
other snake poisons, it affects the system profoundly. * Like
arsenic, it has dyspnoea, mental and physical restlessness, thirst for small
quantities of water,
necessity for having clothing loose, like Laches. * Marked
alternation of moods; vivid dreams. * Is a
wonderful restorative and deep acting remedy. *
Increased sexual desire in both sexes. *
Ineffectual attempts to recline. * Right
ovarian region painful. Head -
Forgetful, absent-minded, alternating moods. - Aching
pain in left frontal eminence and left side of teeth. - Swelling
around eyes, aching and itching in eyes. Heart - Feels
distended, fills whole chest, as if it fell down in abdomen; sharp stitches,
fluttering under left
scapula. Sleep - Dreams
horrible and vivid; lascivious. Modalities - Worse,
pressure; lying down; afternoon and night. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Laches. Clotho arietans - Puff Adder. - -Should
have a great sphere of usefulness in many conditions where excessive swelling
is a leading
feature. (John H. Clarke, M.D. ) Dose - Sixth
potency. Cereus
bonplandii (a
night-blooming cereus) Mind - Great
desire to work and to be doing something useful. Head -
Occipital headache and pain through the globe of the eyes and orbits.
[Cedron; Onos.] - Pain
across the brain from left to right. - Pain
along right malar bone running to temple. Chest -
Convulsive pains at the heart; feels as if transfixed. - Pain in
chest through heart, with pain running toward spleen. - Pain in
left pectoral muscle and cartilages of left lower ribs. -
Sensation of a great weight on heart, and pricking pain. -
Hypertrophy of heart. -
Difficult, sighing respiration, as from some compression of chest. Skin - Itching
of skin. [Dolich.; Sulph.] Extremities - Pain in
neck, back, shoulders, down arms, hands and fingers. - Pain in
knees and joints of lower extremities. Relationship - Compare
: Cactus; Spigel.; Kalmia; Cereus serpentinus. (Very irritable with tendency
to swear;
wild anger and low morals. Disturbance in speech; in writing leaves off the
last syllable.
Paralyzed feeling. Pains in heart, and dwindling of sexual organs. Emissions, followed
by pain in testicles). Dose - Third to
sixth attenuation. Cerium
oxalicum (oxalate
of cerium) *
Spasmodic reflex vomiting and spasmodic cough are within the sphere of this
remedy. * Vomiting
of pregnancy, and of half-digested food. * Whooping
cough, with vomiting and haemorrhage. *
Dysmenorrhoea in fleshy, robust women. * Better
when flow is established. Relationship - Compare
: Ingluvin - (made from gizzard of a fowl). - Vomiting
of pregnancy; gastric neurasthenia. -
Infantile vomiting and diarrhoea. - 3x Trit. -
Amygdal.; Lactic ac.; Ipecac. Dose - First
trituration. Chamomilla Anthemis
nobilis (german chamomile) * The
chief guiding symptoms belong to the mental and emotion group, which lead to
this remedy in
many forms of disease. *
Especially of frequent employment in diseases of children, where peevishness,
restlessness, and colic
give the needful indications. * A
disposition that is mild, calm and gentle; sluggish and constipated bowels
contra-indicate chamomilla. Chamomilla
is sensitive, irritable, thirsty, hot, and numb. Oversensitiveness
from abuse of coffee and narcotics. Night-sweats. * This
remedy is akin to the ordinary Chamomilla. * Gastric
disturbance with coldness. *
Sensitive to cold air and cold things. Mind - Whining
restlessness. - Child
wants many things which he refuses again. - Piteous
moaning because he cannot have what he wants. - Child
can only be quieted when carried about and petted constantly. - Impatient,
intolerant of being spoken to or interrupted; extremely sensitive to every
pain; always
complaining. -
Spiteful, snappish. -
Complaints from anger and vexation. - Mental
calmness contraindicates Chamom. Head -
Throbbing headache in one-half of the brain. - Inclined
to bend head backward. - Hot,
clammy sweat on forehead and scalp. Ears - Ringing
in ears. - Earache,
with soreness; swelling and heat driving patient frantic. -
Stitching pain. - Ears
feel stopped. Eyes - Lids
smart. - Yellow
sclerotic. - Spasmodic
closing of lids. Nose -
Sensitive to all smells. - Coryza,
with inability to sleep. Face - One
cheek red and hot; the other pale and cold. - Stitches
in jaw extending to inner ear and teeth. - Teeth
ache worse after warm drink; worse, coffee, at night. - Drives
to distraction. - Jerking
of tongue and facial muscles. - Distress
of teething children. [Calc. phos; Terebinth.] Throat - Parotid
and submaxillary glands swollen. -
Constriction and pain as from a plug. Mouth -
Toothache, if anything warm is taken, from coffee, during pregnancy. - Nightly
salivation. Stomach -
Eructations, foul. - Nausea
after coffee. - Sweats
after eating or drinking. - Aversion
to warm drinks. - Tongue
yellow; taste bitter. - Bilious
vomiting. - Acid rising;
regurgitation of food. - Bitter,
bilious vomiting. - Pressive
gastralgia, as from a stone. [Bry.; Abies n.] Abdomen -
Distended. - Griping
in region of navel, and pain in small of back. -
Flatulent colic, after anger, with red cheeks and hot perspiration. - Hepatic
colic. - Acute
duodenitis. [Kali bich. /chronic/.] - Aching
in region of liver; griping and chilliness inside of abdomen and into legs. - Itching
of anus, with white putty-like stools. Stool - Hot,
green, watery, fetid, slimy, with colic. - Chopped
white and yellow mucus like chopped eggs and spinach. - Soreness
of anus. -
Diarrhoea during dentition. -
Haemorrhoids, with painful fissures. Female - Uterine
haemorrhages. - Profuse
discharge of clotted, dark blood, with labor-like pains. - Labor
pains spasmodic; press upward. [Gels.] - Patient
intolerant of pain. [Caul.; Caust.; Gels.; Hyos.; Puls.] - Nipples
inflamed; tender to touch. - Infant's
breasts tender. - Yellow,
acrid leucorrhoea. [Ars.; Sep.; Sulph.] Respiratory -
Hoarseness, hawking, rawness of larynx. Irritable, dry, tickling cough;
suffocative tightness of chest,
with bitter expectoration in daytime. - Rattling
of mucus in child's chest. Back -
Insupportable pain in loins and hips. - Lumbago. -
Stiffness of neck muscles. Extremities - Violent
rheumatic pains drive him out of bed at night; compelled to walk about. - Burning
of soles at night. [Sulph.] - Ankles
give way in the afternoon. - Nightly
paralytic loss of power in the feet, unable to step on them. Sleep -
Drowsiness with moaning, weeping and wailing during sleep; anxious,
frightened dreams, with
half-open eyes. Modalities - Worse,
by heat, anger, open air, wind, night. Better, from being carried, warm wet
weather. Relationship - Compare
: Cypriped; Anthemis; Aconite; Puls.; Coffea; Bellad.; Staphis.; Ignat. - Follows
Belladonna in diseases of children and abuse of opium. - Rubus
villosus - Blackberry - (diarrhoea of infancy; stools watery and clay
colored). -
Antidotes : Camph.; Nux; Puls. -
Complementary : Bell.; Mag.c. Respiration - Coryza
with much lachrymation, sneezing, and discharge of clear water from the nose. - Symptoms
worse indoors. -
Constriction and rawness of throat. - Cough,
tickling; worse in warm room. Urinary - Bladder
feels distended. - Pain
along spermatic cord, which feels full, as if varicosed. - Frequent
urination. Skin - Itching
of the soles, as if from chilblains. -
Gooseflesh. Dose - Third to
thirtieth attenuation. - Use the
third potency. Chaparro
amargoso (goat-bush) * Chronic
diarrhoea. *
Tenderness over liver. * Stools
little pain, but with much mucus. *
Dysentery. * Acts as
a tonic and antiperiodic. Compare :
Kali carb.; Cup, ars.; Caps. Dose - Third
attenuation. Chelidonium
majus (celandine) * A
prominent liver remedy, covering many of the direct reflex symptoms of
diseased conditions
of that organ. * The
jaundiced skin, and especially the constant pain under inferior angle of
right scapula, are
certain indications. *
Paralytic drawing and lameness in single parts. * The
great general lethargy and indisposition to make any effort is also marked. * Ailments
brought on or renewed by change of weather. * Serous
effusions. Hydrocele. Bilious complication during gestation. Head - Icy
coldness of occiput from the nape of neck; feels heavy as lead. - Heavy,
lethargic; drowsiness very marked, with general numbness; vertigo, associated
with hepatic
disturbance. -
Inclination to fall forward. -
Right-sided headache down behind ears and shoulder-blade. -
Neuralgia over right eye, right cheek-bone and right ear, with excessive
lachrymation, preceded
by pain in liver. Nose - Flapping
of alae nasi. [Lyc.] Eyes - Dirty
yellow color of whites. - Sore
sensation on looking up. - Tears
fairly gush out. - Orbital
neuralgia of right eye, with profuse lachrymation; pupils contracted,
relieved by pressure. Face - Yellow;
worse nose and cheeks. - Wilted
skin. Stomach - Tongue
yellow, with imprint of teeth; large and flabby. [Merc.; Hyd.] - Taste
bitter, pasty. - Bad odor
from mouth. - Prefers
hot food and drink. - Nausea,
vomiting; better, very hot water. - Pain
through stomach to back and right shoulder-blade. -
Gastralgia. - Eating
relieves temporarily, especially when accompanied with hepatic symptoms. Abdomen - Jaundice
due to hepatic and gall-bladder obstruction. -
Gall-colic. -
Distention. -
Fermentation and sluggish bowels. -
Constriction across, as by a string. - Liver
enlarged. -
Gallstones. [Berberis.] Urine - Profuse,
foaming, yellow urine, like beer. [Chenop.] - dark,
turbid. Stool -
Constipation; stools hard, round balls, like sheep's dung, bright yellow,
pasty; clay-colored, stools
float in water; alternation of diarrhoea and constipation. - Burning
and itching of anus. [Ratanh.; Sulph.] Female - Menses
too late and too profuse. Respiratory - Very
quick and short inspirations; pain on deep inspiration. -
Dyspnoea. - Short,
exhausting cough; sensation of dust not relieved by cough. -
Whooping-cough; spasmodic cough; loose, rattling; expectoration difficult. - Pain in
right side of chest and shoulder, with embarrassed respiration. - Small
lumps of mucus fly from mouth when coughing. - Hoarse
in afternoon. -
Constriction of chest. Back - Pain in
nape. - Stiff
neck, head drawn to left. - Fixed
pain under inner and lower angle of right scapula. - Pain at
lower angle of left scapula. Extremities - Pain in
arms, shoulders, hands, tips of fingers. - Icy
coldness of tips of fingers; wrists sore, tearing in metacarpal bones. - Whole
flesh sore to touch. -
Rheumatic pain in hips and thighs; intolerable pains in heels, as if pinched
by too narrow a shoe;
worse, right. - Feels
paralyzed. - Paresis
of the lower limbs with rigidity of muscles. Skin - Dry heat
of skin; itches, yellow. - Painful
red pimples and pustules. - Old,
spreading, offensive ulcers. - Wilted
skin. - Sallow,
cold, clammy. Modalities - Worse,
right side, motion, touch, change of weather, very early in morning. - Better,
after dinner, from pressure. Relationship -
Chelidonin. - -(Spasm
of smooth muscle everywhere, intestinal colic, uterine colic, bronchial
spasm, tachycardia,
etc.) Boldo - Boldoa fragrans - (Bladder atony; cholecystitis and biliary
calculus. Bitter
taste, no appetite; constipation, hypochondriasis languor, congestion of
liver; burning weight in
liver and stomach. Painful hepatic diseases. Disturbed liver following
malaria.) Elemuy
Gauteria - (Stones in kidneys and bladder; grain doses of powdered bark in
water or 5 drops of
tincture. Pellagra). - Sulph.
often completes its work. -
Complementary : Lycop.; Bryon. - Antidote
: Chamom. - Compare
: Nux; Sulph.; Bry.; Lyc.; Opium; Podophyl.; Sanguin.; Ars. Dose - Tincture
and lower attenuations. Chenopodium
anthelminticum (jerusalem
oak) *
Characteristic pain in scapula very marked. * Symptoms
of apoplexy, right hemiplegia, and aphasia. *
Stertorous breathing. [Opium.] * Sudden
vertigo. *
Meniere's disease. *
Affections of auditory nerves. [Nat. salicyl.] * Oil of
Chenopodium for hookworm and roundworm. Ears - Torpor
of auditory nerve. - Hearing
better for high-pitched sounds. -
Comparative deafness to sound of voice, but great sensitiveness to sound, as
of passing vehicles
and also a shrinking from low tones. - Buzzing
in ears. -
Enlargement of tonsils. - Aural
vertigo. Back - Intense
pain between angle of right shoulder-blade near spine, and through the chest. Urine - Copious,
yellow, foaming urine, with acrid sensation in urethra. -
Yellowish sediment. [Chel.] Relationship - Compare
: Opium; China; Chelid. Dose - Third
potency. - Oil of
Chenopodium for hookworm, 10 minim doses every 2 hours for 3 doses; also
Carbon tetrachloride. Aphis
chenopodii glauci (plant-lice
from chenopodium) * Partakes
largely of the properties of the plant upon which the insect lives. Head - Sad;
aching, worse from motion. - Brain
seems swashed hither and thither. - Coryza,
with burning or biting in nostrils. - Noise in
ears, as of cannon. - Yellow
face. - Orbital
right neuralgia, with profuse lachrymation. -
Toothache, relieved by general warm sweat. [Cham.] Toothache extends to ear,
temple, and cheek-bone.
[Plantago.] Stomach - No
appetite for meat and bread. - Vesicles
at end of tongue. - Much
mucus. - Colic
with much rumbling and ineffectual urging to stool. Stools - Hard and
knotty. - Diarrhoea
in morning, with painful urging and burning in anus, and pressure in rectum
and bladder. Urine -
Voluptuous feeling in glans. - Burning
in urethra. -
Urination frequent, copious, frothy. Back - Severe
pains in region of lower inner angle of left shoulder-blade, running into
chest. Fever -
Shuddering all over; burning in palms; hot sweat in bed. Relationship - Compare
: Nat. sulph.; Nux. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Chelone
glabra (snakehead) * A remedy
in liver affections with pain or soreness of the left lobe of the liver and
extending downwards. * Dumb
ague. * Soreness
of external parts, as if skin were off; debility. * Malaise,
following intermittents. *
Dyspepsia with hepatic torpor. *
Jaundice. * Round
and thread worms. * It is an
enemy to every kind of worm infesting the human body. Dose -
Tincture, in one to five drop doses. Chimaphila
umbellata (pipsissewa) * Acts
principally on kidneys, and genito-urinary tract; affects also lymphatic and
mesenteric glands and
female mammae. *
Plethoric young women with dysuria. * Women
with large breasts. * Hepatic
and renal dropsies; chronic alcoholics. *
Incipient and progressive cataracts. One of the
remedies whose symptoms point to its employment in bladder affections,
notably catarrh,
acute and chronic. Head - Pain in
left frontal protuberance. - Halo
about the light. - Itching
of eyelids. - Stabbing
pain in left eye with lachrymation. Mouth -
Toothache, worse after eating and exertion, better cool water. - Pain as
if tooth was being gently pulled. Urinary - Urging
to urinate. - Urine
turbid, offensive, containing ropy or bloody mucus, and depositing a copious sediment. - Burning
and scalding during micturition, and straining afterwards. - Must
strain before flow comes. - Scanty
urine. - Acute
prostatitis, retention, and feeling of a ball in perineum. [Cann. ind.]
Fluttering in region of
kidney. - Sugar in
urine. - Unable
to urinate without standing with feet wide apart and body inclined forward. Female - Labia
inflamed, swollen. - Pain in
vagina. - Hot
flashes. - Painful
tumor of mammae, not ulcerated, with undue secretion of milk. - Rapid
atrophy of breasts. - Women
with very large breasts and tumor in the mammary gland with sharp pain
through it. Male - Smarting
in urethra from neck of bladder to meatus. - Gleet. - Loss of
prostatic fluid. -
Prostatic enlargement and irritation. Skin -
Scrofulous ulcers. -
Glandular enlargements. Extremities - Feeling
of a band above left knee. Modalities - Worse,
in damp weather; from sitting on cold stones or pavements; left side. Relationship - Compare
: Chimaph. maculata. (intense gnawing hunger; burning fever; sensation of swelling
in arm pits) - ; Uva.;
Ledum; Epigoea. Dose -
Tincture, to third attenuation. Chininum
arsenicosum (arsenite
of quinine) * The
symptoms of general weariness and prostration produced by the drug have been utilized
in prescribing it homoeopathically as a general tonic, often with very marked beneficial
and prompt effect. * In
diphtheria with great prostration, cases that are prolonged, especially, and
in malarial affections,
neuralgia, etc., it has been found curative. *
Asthmatic attacks which recur periodically, with great prostration. * Icy
skin. * Pressure
in the solar plexus, with tender spine back of it. Head - Tired
feeling. - Head
feels too full. -
Throbbing. - Great
anxiety. - Great
irritability. - Vertigo;
worse looking up. - Dull,
heavy headache, frontal and occipital. - Darting
pains running up into head. Eyes - Intense
photophobia and orbicular spasm; gushing hot tears. -
Flickering with pain and lachrymation. Mouth - Tongue
thickly furred; yellow, slimy coating. - Bitter
taste. - No
appetite. Stomach -
Alternation of hyperacidity and decrease of acid. - Hyperchlorhydria.
[Robinia; Arg. nit.; Orexine tannate.]. - Thirst
for water, yet it disturbs. -
Anorexia. Eggs produce diarrhoea. Heart -
Palpitation. -
Sensation as if heart stopped. -
Suffocative attacks, occurring in periodical paroxysms. - Must
have open air. - Short of
breath on ascending; cardiac dyspnoea; circulatory weakness after acute
infections; early
myocardial degeneration. Sleep -
Sleeplessness due to nervous causes. (Single dose of 5th or 6th potency). Extremities - Weak
limbs. - Coldness
of hands and feet, knees and limbs. - Tearing
pains. Fever -
Continuous, with weakness. - System
depleted. Relationship - Compare
: Chininum; also Ferrum Citricum (in nephritis with great anaemia; acid
dyspepsia in
chlorosis. Morbus maculosus Werlhoffii); Chinin. mur. (in severe neuralgic
pains around eyes, with
chills; exaggerated sensitiveness to alcohol and tobacco; prostration and restlessness). -
Oenothera (effortless diarrhoea with nervous exhaustion; incipient
hydrocephaloid). -
Macrozamia spiralis (extreme debility after illness; collapse). Dose - Second
and third trituration. Chininum
sulphuricum (sulphite
of quinine) * A dose
of Chinin. sulph. in high potency sometimes arouses suppressed malaria, and
brings back the
paroxysm. * Aside
from its undoubted influence over malaria, it is indicated homoeopathically whenever
there is marked periodicity and spinal sensitiveness. * Acute
articular rheumatism. *
Polyarticular gout. * Pruritus
and congested conditions of the rectum. * Symptoms
of chronic interstitial nephritis. *
Retro-bulbar neuritis with sudden loss of sight. * Thready
vessels. *
Hiccough. Blood - An
immediate and rapid decrease in red blood cells and reduction in haemoglobin
with increase
in elimination of chlorides. - Tendency
to polynucleated leucocytosis. Head - Pain in
forehead and temples, increasing gradually at noon, of malarial origin, with
vertigo and
pulsation. - Worse
left side. - Falling
in street. -
Inability to remain standing. -
Amaurosis. Ears - Violent
ringing, buzzing, and roaring in ears, with deafness. Face -
Neuralgia commences under eye; extends into and around it. - Pains
return with great regularity; relieved by pressure. Spine - Great
sensitiveness of the dorsal vertebrae; pain on pressure. - Last
cervical sensitive. - Pain
extends to head and neck. Urine - Bloody. - Turbid,
slimy, clay-colored, greasy sediment. - Small
amount of urea and phosphoric acid with excess of uric acid and abundance of chlorides,
accompanied by subnormal temperature. - Excessive
flow. -
Albuminuria Skin - Itching;
erythema, urticaria, icterus, vesication, pustules, purpura. - Great
sensitiveness. -
Shriveled skin. Fever - Chill
daily at 3 p.m. - Painful
swelling of various veins during a chill. -
Shivering even in a warm room. - Anguish. -
Subnormal temperature. Relationship - Compare
: Chin. salicyl. (Deafness, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease.) - Ars.;
Eupat.; Methyl. blue. Camphor mono-bromide (is said to intensify the action
of Quinine
and render it more permanent.) Baja, an East Indian drug, (said to be almost
infallible in
intermittent fever, quartan type; pulsating headache injected eyes, flushed
face. Liver and spleen
enlarged. Oedema.) Also Pambotano, Mexican remedy for intermittent and tropical fevers. -
Antidotes : Parthenum; Natr. mur.; Lach.; Arn.; Puls. Dose - First to
third triturations; also thirtieth potency and higher. Chionanthus
virginica (fringe-tree) * This
remedy is often of service in many types of headaches, neurasthenic, periodical
sick, menstrual
and bilious. * Taken
for several weeks, drop doses, will often break up the sick headache habit. * The pain
in the forehead, chiefly over eyes. * Eyeballs
very painful, with pressure over root of nose. * Hepatic
derangements. *
Jaundice. * Enlarged
spleen. [Ceanoth.] * Jaundice
with arrest of menses. * A
prominent liver remedy. *
Gallstones. [Berberis; Cholest.; Calc.] Diabetes mellitus. *
Paroxysmal, abdominal pain. Head -
Listless, apathetic. - Dull
frontal headache, over root of nose, over eyes, through temples, worse
stooping, motion,
jar. - Yellow
conjunctiva. Tongue - Broad
with thick yellow fur. Mouth - Dry
sensation not relieved by water, also profuse saliva. Abdomen
and liver - Aching
in umbilical region, griping. - Feels as
if a string were tied in a "slip-knot" around intestines which was
suddenly drawn tight and
then gradually loosened. - Sore;
enlarged, with jaundice and constipation. -
Clay-colored stool, also soft, yellow and pasty. - Tongue
heavily coated. - No appetite. - Bilious
colic. - Hepatic
region tender. -
Pancreatic disease and other glandular disorders. Urine - Large
amount of high specific gravity; frequent urination; bile and sugar in urine. - Urine
very dark. Skin - Yellow;
marked moisture of skin. - Sallow,
greenish, itching. Relationship - Compare
: Cinchona; Ceanoth.; Chelidon.; Carduus; Podophyl.; Lept. Dose - Tincture
and first attenuation. Chloralum
hydratum (chloral
hydrate) * This
drug, used in physiological doses, is a powerful hypnotic and cardiac
depressant. * It has a
marked effect on the skin, producing erythema, ecchymosis, etc., which
symptoms have been
utilized homoeopathically with much success, especially in the treatment of
hives. *
Emotional excitability, hallucinations. * Night terrors
in children. * Muscular
prostration. Head - Morning
headache; worse in forehead, also in occiput, on motion; better in open air. - Passive
cerebral hyperaemia (use 30th). - Feeling
as if hot band were drawn from temple to temple. - Hears
voices. Eyes - Eyes
blood-shot and watery. - Circles
of light, black spots. -
Illusions of sight where eyes are closed or at night. - Dim
vision. -
Conjunctivitis , burning in eye and lids; eyeball feels too large; everything
looks white. Skin - Red
blotches, like measles. -
Urticaria, worse, spirituous liquors, hot drinks. - Erythema
aggravated by alcoholic drinks, with palpitation; causes pain in tendons and extensors. - Intense
itching. - Surface
of body stone-cold. - Wheals
come on from a chill; better, warmth. - Purpura.
[Phos.; Crotal.] Respiratory - Extreme
dyspnoea, with sensation of weight and constriction of chest. - Asthma,
with sleeplessness. Sleep -
Insomnia, hallucinations, horrid dreams. -
Somnolence. Modalities - Worse,
after hot drinks, stimulants, eating, night. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ammon.; Atrop.; Dig.; Mosch. - Compare
: Bell.; Opium; Apis; Veronal - (a dangerous drug made by the action of
alcohol upon urea
and contains the same radical that alcohol does. Makes a man just as drunk as
pure alcohol.
Staggers, cannot stand up). (Dr. Varney.) -
(Confluent reddish spots; dermatitis, itching of glans and prepuce;
circumscribed dermatitis patch on
first metacarpal phalangeal joint.) Luminal - (Sleeplessness with skin
symptoms in migraine;
lethargy like epidemic encephalitis). (Dr. Royal.) Dose - First
trituration in hives, otherwise, higher potencies. - Locally,
in offensive foot-sweat, bathe with one per cent. solution. - For its
physiological effects, five to twenty grains. - Use
cautiously. Chloroformium (chloroform) * General
anaesthetic, antispasmodic. * Complete
muscular relaxation. * Weak and
quick pulse, shallow or stertorous breathing. *
Convulsions, nephritic or biliary colic, gastralgia. Symptoms
obtained by Dr. D. Macfarlan with the 6th potency. Great
weakness, especially on right side. Limbs very
tired from knees down. Much
perspiration all over face and chest; drowsy and dizzy; dry lips and throat;
dry tickling cough at
night. Flatulence;
food regurgitates; sore and bruised feeling in stomach; catching pain around heart. Sharp pain
in right chest when he takes long breath; shortness of breath on exertion. Head - Delirium
where excitement and violence predominate. - Head
drawn down upon the shoulders, eyes opened and closed rapidly, pupils
contracted; rapid
convulsive movements of face, of muscles, of extremities. Relationship - Ether
Post-operative Bronchitis (Prof. Bier). - Spiritus
Aetheris Compositus. -
-(Hoffman's Anodyne) - (Flatulence; angina pectoris. Dose 5m to 1 dram in
water.) Dose - Higher
attenuations, or sixth. -
Phosphorus is the remedy to give in narcosis of chloroform. Chlorum (chlorine
gas in water) * The
marked effect on the respiratory organs, producing spasm of the glottis, is
the chief symptom of
the drug. * Asthma
to relieve the spasm of glottis. * Useful
externally and internally in gangrene. Mind - Fear of
becoming crazy. - Marked
loss of memory, especially for names. Respiratory - Sooty,
smoky nostrils. - Coryza
with sudden gushes of sharp, corroding fluid, making nose sore inside and
about the alae. -
Constriction, with suffocation. Spasm of the glottis. -
Irritation of epiglottis, larynx, and bronchi. - Loss of
voice from damp air. - Sudden
dyspnoea from spasm of the vocal cords, with staring protruding eyes, blue
face, cold
sweat, pulse small. -
Inspiration free, with obstructed expiration. [Mephit.] Livid face. -
Prolonged, loud, whistling rales. - Extreme
dryness of tongue. Dose - Chlorine
water, when required of full strength, must be freshly prepared. - Fourth
to sixth potency. Cholesterinum (cholesterine
- the proximate principle. furnished by the
epithelium lining of gall bladder and the larger ducts) * For
cancer of the liver. *
Obstinate hepatic engorgements. * Burning
pain in side; on walking holds his hand on side, hurts him so. *
Opacities of the vitreous. *
Jaundice; gallstones. *
Cholesterine is the physiological opponent of Lecithin. * Both
seem to play some unknown part in the growth of tumors. * Gallstones
and insomnia. Relationship - Compare
: Taurocholate of soda in Homoeopathy. - -Dr.I.
P. Tessier, in an interesting study of the action of bile and its salts, in
hepatic affections,
analyzes a number of experiments by leading authorities, with the object of determining
this action, and concludes that in the Taurocholate of Soda, homoeopathy has
a useful
remedy against certain forms of hypoglobular anaemia. - The
claim that its pathogenesis and toxicology clearly indicate its value, and
that it should also serve
us as a remedy in cases of hypertrophy of the spleen and ganglia. - He calls
our attention to the fact, that it produces dyspnoea, the Cheyne-Stokes
rhythm, acute
pulmonary oedema, and intense exaggeration of the cardiac pulsations,
offering a good field for
clinical studies and experimentation of great interest, which may give
fruitful and important
results. Dose - Third
trituration. Chromicum
acidum (chromic
acid) *
Diphtheria, post-nasal tumors, and epithelioma of the tongue have been
benefited by this drug. * Bloody,
foul-smelling lochia. * Symptoms
come and go suddenly, and return periodically; offensive discharges. Nose - Ulcer
and scabs in nose. -
Offensive smell. -
Corrosive pain. - Ozaena.
[Aur.] Throat -
Diphtheria; sore throat. - Tough
mucus, with inclination to swallow it; worse, causing hawking. -
Post-nasal tumors. Extremities -
Uneasiness in limbs. - Pain in
shoulder-blades and back of neck. - Pain in
knees and balls of feet. - Drawing
pain in soles while walking. Stool - Watery,
frequent, copious, with nausea and vertigo. -
Haemorrhoids, internal and bleeding. - Weakness
in small of back. Relationship - Compare
: Kali bich.; Rhus; Chromium Sulphate (in locomotor ataxia, goitre, prostatic hypertrophy.
Herpes preputialis. Wry neck. Also exophthalmic, inhibits the vagus,
relieving tachycardia.
Acts like a nerve tonic where there is lack of nervous tone. Fibroid tumors. Infantile
paralysis. Dose for adults, 3 to 5 grains after meals and at bedtime). Dose -
Homoeopathically, third to sixth trituration. Chrysarobinum (goa
powder-andira araroba) * Acts as
a powerful irritant of the skin and used successfully in skin diseases
especially in ringworm,
psoriasis, herpes tonsurans acne rosacea. *
Vesicular or squamous lesions, associated with foul smelling discharge and
crust formation, tending to
become confluent and to give the appearance of a single crust covering the
entire area.
(Bernstein.) * Violent
itching, thighs, legs and ears. * Dry,
scaly eruption, especially around eyes and ears, scabs with pus underneath.
[Mezer.] Eyes -
Blepharitis, conjunctivitis keratitis. - Intense
photophobia. - Optical
hyperaesthesia. Ears - Eczema
behind ears. - Filthy,
scabby condition with tendency to form thick crust. - Whole
ear and surrounding tissue appears to be one scab. Relationship -
Chrysarobinum contains chrysophan, which is rapidly oxidized into
chrysophanic acid. - This is
also contained in Rhubarb and Senna. Dose - Locally,
as a cerate, 4-8 grains to the ounce, of vaseline. - Internally,
third to sixth potency. - Used
externally; should be used with caution on account of its ability to produce inflammation. Cicuta
virosa (water
hemlock) * The
action on the nervous system, producing spasmodic affections, viz., hiccough,
trismus, tetanus,
and convulsions , give the pathological picture calling especially for this
remedy, whenever
this is further characterized, by the more individual symptoms of the drug. * Among
these, are the bending of the head, neck, and spine backwards, and the general action of
the patient is violent, with frightful distortions. * Violent,
strange desires. *
Sensation of internal chill. * Moaning
and howling. * Does
absurd things. * Marked
action on the skin. Mind -
Delirium, with singing, dancing and funny gestures. -
Everything appears strange and terrible. -
Confounds present with the past; feels like a child. - Stupid
feeling. -
Melancholy, with indifference. -
Mistrustful. -
Epilepsy; moaning and whining. - Vivid
dreams. Head - Head
turned or twisted to one side. Cerebro-spinal meningitis. Cervical muscles
contracted. - Vertigo,
with gastralgia, and muscular spasms. - Sudden,
violent shocks through head. - Stares
persistently at objects. -
Convulsions from concussion of brain. - Thick,
yellow scabs on head. - Head
symptoms relieved by emission of flatus. Eyes - When
reading, letters disappear. - Pupils
dilated, insensible strabismus. - Objects
recede, approach, and seem double. - Eyes
stare. - Pupils
get behind upper lids as head inclines. - Effects of
exposure to snow. -
Spasmodic affections of eyes and its appendages. -
Strabismus; periodic, spasmodic after a fall or a blow. Ears -
Difficult hearing. - Sudden
detonations especially on swallowing. -
Haemorrhage from ears. Face - Pustules
which run together forming thick, yellow scabs on face and head, corners of
mouth and chin,
with burning pain. - Red
face. - Trismus;
disposition to grind teeth. Throat - Dry. - Feels as
if grown together. - Spasms
of oesophagus; cannot swallow. - Effects
on oesophagus from swallowing sharp piece of bone. Stomach - Thirst;
burning pressure; hiccough. -
Throbbing in pit of stomach, which has become raised to size of fist. - Desire
for unnatural things, like coal. [Alum.; Calc.] Indigestion, with insensibility,
frothing at mouth. Abdomen -
Flatulence with anxiety and crossness. - Rumbling
in. -
Distended and painful. - Colic
with convulsions. Rectum -
Diarrhoea in morning, with irresistible desire to urinate. - Itching
in rectum. Respiratory - Chest
feels tight; can hardly breathe. - Tonic
spasm in pectoral muscles. - Heat in
chest. Back and
extremities - Spasms
and cramps in muscles of nape of neck, and spasmodic drawing backward of
head. - Curved
limbs cannot be straightened nor straight ones bent. - Back
bent backward like an arch. - Jerking,
tearing in coccyx, especially during menses. Skin - Eczema;
no itching, exudation forms into a hard, lemon-colored crust. -
Suppressed eruption causes brain disease. - Elevated
eruptions, as large as peas. - Chronic
impetigo. Modalities - Worse,
from touch, draughts, concussion, tobacco smoke. Relationship -
Antidotes : Opium; Arn. - Compare
: Cicuta Maculata - Water Hemlock - (Effects very similar; the most prominent symptoms
being; Falls unconscious, tetanic or clonic convulsions. Body covered with
sweat. Consider
in epilepsy and tetanus. Tincture and lower potencies.) Hydrocy. acid; Con.; Oenanth.;
Strychnia; Bellad. Dose - Sixth to
two hundredth attenuation. Cimex
lectularius (bedbug) * Of use
in intermittent fever, with weariness and inclination to stretch. *
Hamstrings feel too short. [Ammon mur.] * Flexors
mostly affected. *
Sensation of retraction of arm tendons. *
Stretching. Head - Violent
headache, caused by drinking. - Great
rage; vehement at beginning of chilly stage. - Would
like to tear everything to pieces. - Pain
under right frontal bone. Female - Shooting
pain from vagina up towards left ovary. Fever -
Chilliness of whole body. -
Sensation as of wind blowing on knees. - Pains in
all joints, as if tendons were too short, especially knee-joints. - Chill;
worse lying down. - Thirst
during apyrexia, but little during chilly stage; still less during hot stage,
and none during
sweating. - Musty,
offensive sweat. Bowels -
Constipation, faeces dry and in small balls [Op.; Plumb.; Thuj.] and hard. - Ulcer of
rectum. Dose - Sixth to
two hundredth attenuation. Cimicifuga
racemosa (black
snake-root) * Has a
wide action upon the cerebrospinal and muscular system, as well as upon the
uterus and
ovaries. *
Especially useful in rheumatic, nervous subjects with ovarian irritation,
uterine cramps and heavy
limbs. * Its
muscular and crampy pains, primarily of neurotic origin, occurring in nearly
every part of the
body, are characteristic. *
Agitation and pain indicate it. * Pains
like electric shocks here and there. *
Migraine. * Symptoms
referable to the pelvic organs prominent. * "It
lessens the frequency and force of the pulse soothes pain and allays irritability". Mental -
Sensation of a cloud enveloping her. - Great
depression, with dream of impending evil. - Fears
riding in a closed carriage, of being obliged to jump out. -
Incessant talking. - Visions
of rats, mice, etc. - Delirium
tremens; tries to injure himself. - Mania
following disappearance of neuralgia. Head - Wild
feeling in brain. - Shooting
and throbbing pains in head after mental worry, over-study, or reflex of
uterine disease. - Waving
sensation or opening and shutting sensation in brain. - Brain
feels too large. -
Pressing-outward pain. -
Tinnitus. - Ears
sensitive to least noise. Eyes -
Asthenopia associated with pelvic trouble. -
Deepseated throbbing and shooting pains in eyes, with photophobia from
artificial light. - Intense
aching of eyeball. Pain from eyes to top of head. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting caused by pressure on spine and cervical region. - Sinking
in epigastrium. [Sep.; Sulph.] - Gnawing
pain. - Tongue
pointed and trembling. Female -
Amenorrhoea (use Macrotin preferably.) Pain in ovarian region; shoots upward
and down anterior
surface of thighs. - Pain
immediately before menses. - Menses
profuse, dark, coagulated, offensive with backache, nervousness; always
irregular. - Ovarian
neuralgia. - Pain
across pelvis, from hip to hip. -
After-pains, with great sensitiveness and intolerance to pain. -
Infra-mammary pains worse, left side. - Facial
blemishes in young women. Respiratory - Tickling
in throat. - Dry,
short cough, worse speaking and at night. - Cough when
secretion is scanty - spasmodic, dry with muscular soreness and nervous irritation. Heart -
Irregular, slow, trembling pulse. -
Tremulous action. - Angina
pectoris. - Numbness
of left arm; feels as if bound to side. - Heart's
action ceases suddenly, impending suffocation.. -
Left-sided infra-mammary pain. Back - Spine
very sensitive, especially upper part. -
Stiffness and contraction in neck and back. -
Intercostal rheumatism. -
Rheumatic pains in muscles of back and neck. - Pain in
lumbar and sacral region, down thighs, and through hips. - Crick in
back. Extremities - Uneasy,
restless feeling in limbs. - Aching
in limbs and muscular soreness. -
Rheumatism affecting the belly of muscles, especially large muscles. - Choreic
movements, accompanied by rheumatism. - Jerking
of limbs. -
Stiffness in tendo-Achilles. -
Heaviness in lower extremities. - Heavy,
aching, tensive pain. Sleep -
Sleeplessness. - Brain
irritation of children during dentition. Skin - Locally
and internally for ivy poisoning. Modalities - Worse,
morning, cold (except headache), during menses; the more profuse the flow,
the greater
the suffering. - Better,
warmth, eating. Relationship - Compare
: Rhamnus Californica (muscular pains, lumbago, pleurodynia, acute rheumatism). - Derris
pinnata (Neuralgic headaches of rheumatic origin). -
Aristolochia milhomens (pain in tendo-Achilles; diabetes). -
Caulophyl.; Pulsat.; Lilium; Agar.; Macrotin (especially for lumbago). Dose - First to
thirtieth attenuation, third most frequently used. Cina
maritima (worm-seed) * This is
a children's remedy, -big, fat, rosy, scrofulous, corresponding to many
conditions that may
be referred to intestinal irritation, such as worms and accompanying
complaints. * An
irritability of temper, variable appetite, grinding of teeth, and even
convulsions, with screams
and violent jerkings of the hands and feet, are all within its range of
action. * The Cina
patient is hungry, cross, ugly, and wants to be rocked. * Pain in
shocks. * Skin
sensitive to touch. Mind -
Ill-humor. - Child
very cross; does not want to be touched, or crossed, or carried. - Desires
many things, but rejects everything offered. - Abnormal
consciousness, as if having committed some evil deed. Head -
Headache, alternating with pain in abdomen. - Relieved
by stooping. [Mezer.] - Pain in
head when using eyes. Eyes - Dilated
pupils; yellow vision. - Weak
sight from masturbation. -
Strabismus from abdominal irritation. -
Eyestrain, especially when presbyopia sets in. -
Pulsation of superciliary muscle. Ears - Digging
and scratching in ears. Nose - Itching
of nose all the time. - Wants to
rub it and pick at it. - Bores at
nose till it bleeds. Face - Intense,
circumscribed redness of cheeks. - Pale,
hot, with dark rings around eyes. - Cold
perspiration. - White
and bluish about the mouth. - Grits
teeth during sleep. - Choreic
movements of face and hands. Stomach - Gets
hungry soon after a meal. - Hungry,
digging, gnawing sensation. -
Epigastric pain; worse, first waking in morning and before meals. - Vomiting
and diarrhoea immediately after eating or drinking. - Vomiting
with a clean tongue. - Desires
many and different things. - Craving
for sweets. Abdomen - Twisting
pain about navel. [Spig.] Bloated and hard abdomen. Stool - White
mucus, like small pieces of popped corn, preceded by pinching colic. - Itching
of anus. [Teuc.] Worms. [Sabad.; Naphth.; Nat. phos.] Urine - Turbid,
white; turns milky on standing. -
Involuntary at night. Female - Uterine
haemorrhage before puberty. Respiratory - Gagging
cough in the morning. -
Whooping-cough. - Violent
recurring paroxysms, as of down in throat. - Cough
ends in a spasm. - Cough so
violent as to bring tears and sternal pains; feels as if something had been
torn off. -
Periodic; returning spring and fall. - Swallows
after coughing. - Gurgling
from throat to stomach after coughing. - Child is
afraid to speak or move for fear of bringing on paroxysm of coughing. - After
coughing, moaning, anxious, gasps for air and turns pale. Extremities -
Twitching and jerking distortion of limbs, trembling. -
Paralyzed shocks; patient will jump suddenly, as though in pain. - Child
throws arms from side to side. -
Nocturnal convulsions. - Sudden
inward jerking of fingers of right hand. Child stretches out feet
spasmodically. - Left
foot in constant spasmodic motion. Sleep - Child
gets on hands and knees in sleep; on abdomen. - Night
terrors of children; cries out, screams, wakes frightened. - Troubles
while yawning. - Screams
and talks in sleep. - Grits
teeth. Fever - Light
chill. - Much
fever, associated with clean tongue. - Much
hunger; colicky pains; chilliness, with thirst. - Cold
sweat on forehead, nose, and hands. - In Cina
fever, face is cold and hands warm. Modalities - Worse,
looking fixedly at an object, from worms, at night, in sun, in summer. Relationship - Compare
: Santonin - (often preferable in worm affections; same symptoms as Cina; corresponding
to the "pain in shocks" produced by Cina. Visual illusions, yellow
sight; violet light not
recognized, colors not distinguishable. Urine deep saffron color. Spasms and twitchings,
chronic gastric and intestinal troubles sometimes removed by a single dose /physiological/
of Santonin. Dahlke.) Helmintochortos - Worm-moss (acts very powerfully on intestinal
worms, especially the lumbricoid.) Teucrium; Ignat.; Cham.; Spig. - Antidote
: Camph.; Caps. Dose - Third
attenuation. - For
nervous irritable children, thirtieth and two-hundredth preferable. - Santonin
in first (with care) and third trituration. China
officinalis (peruvian
bark-china) * Debility
from exhausting discharges, from loss of vital fluids, together with a
nervous erethism,
calls for this remedy. *
Periodicity is most marked. *
Sensitive to draughts. * Seldom
indicated in the earlier stages of acute disease. * Chronic
gout. * Chronic
suppurative pyelitis. * Post
operative gas pains, not relief from passing it. Mind -
Apathetic, indifferent, disobedient, taciturn, despondent. - Ideas
crowd in mind; prevent sleep. -
Disposition to hurt other people's feelings. - Sudden
crying and tossing about. Head - As if
skull would burst. -
Sensation as if brain were balancing to and fro, and striking against skull,
receiving great pain. [Sulph.;
Sulph. ac.] - Intense
throbbing of head and carotids. -
Spasmodic headache in vertex, with subsequent pain, as if bruised in sides of
head. - Face
flushed after haemorrhages, or sexual excesses, or loss of vital fluids. - Relieved
from pressure and warm room. - Scalp
sensitive; worse combing hair. - Aches
worse in open air, from temple to temple. - Worse by
contact, current of air, stepping. - Dizzy
when walking. Eyes - Blue
color around eyes. - Hollow
eyes. -
Yellowish sclerotica. - Black
specks, bright dazzling illusions; night blindness in anaemic retina. - Spots
before eyes. -
Photophobia. -
Distortion of eyeballs. -
Intermittent ciliary neuralgia. - Pressure
in eyes. -
Amaurosis; scalding lachrymation. Ears - Ringing
in ears. - External
ear sensitive to touch. - Hearing
sensitive to noise. - Lobules
red and swollen. Nose - Checked
catarrh. - Easily
bleeding from nose, especially on rising. - Coryza,
sneezing, watery discharge. - Violent
dry sneezing. - Cold
sweat about nose. Face - Sallow
complexion. - Face
bloated; red. Mouth -
Toothache; better pressing teeth firmly together, and by warmth. - Tongue
coated thick, dirty; tip burns, succeeded by ptyalism. - Bitter
taste. - Food
tastes too salty. Stomach - Tender,
cold. - Vomiting
of undigested food. - Slow
digestion. - Weight
after eating. - Ill
effects of tea. - Hungry
without appetite. - Flat
taste. - Darting
pain crosswise in hypogastric region. - Milk
disagrees. - Hungry
longing for food, which lies undigested. -
Flatulence; belching of bitter fluid or regurgitation of food gives no
relief; worse eating fruit. -
Hiccough. -
Bloatedness better by movement. Abdomen - Much
flatulent colic; better bending double. -
Tympanitic abdomen. - Pain in
right hypochondrium. -
Gall-stone colic. [Triumfetta semitriloba.] Liver and spleen swollen and
enlarged. -
Jaundice. - Internal
coldness of stomach and abdomen. -
Gastro-duodenal catarrh. Stool -
Undigested, frothy, yellow; painless; worse at night, after meals, during hot
weather, from fruit,
milk, beer. - Very
weakening, with much flatulence. -
Difficult even when soft. [Alum.; Plat.] Male - Excited
lascivious fancy. - Frequent
emissions, followed by great weakness. -
Orchitis. Female - Menses
too early. - Dark
clots and abdominal distention. - Profuse
menses with pain. - Desire
too strong. - Bloody
leucorrhoea. - Seems to
take the place of the usual menstrual discharge. - Painful
heaviness in pelvis. Respiratory -
Influenza, with debility. - Cannot
breathe with head low. - Labored,
slow respiration; constant choking. -
Suffocative catarrh; rattling in chest; violent, hacking cough after every
meal. -
Haemorrhage from lungs. -
Dyspnoea, sharp pain in left lung. - Asthma;
worse damp weather. Heart - Irregular
with weak rapid beats followed by strong, hard beats. -
Suffocative attacks, syncope; anaemia and dropsy. Back - Sharp
pains across kidneys, worse movement and at night. -
Knife-like pains around back. (D. MacFarlan.) Extremities - Pains in
limbs and joints, as if sprained; worse, slight touch; hard pressure
relieves. -
Sensation as of a string around limb. - Joints
swollen; very sensitive, with dread or open air. - Great
debility, trembling, with numb sensation. - Averse
to exercise; sensitive to touch. -
Weariness of joints; worse, mornings and when sitting. Skin - Extreme
sensitiveness to touch, but hard pressure relieves. Coldness; much sweat. - One hand
ice cold, the other warm. -
Anasarca. [Ars.; Apis.] -
Dermatitis; erysipelas. -
Indurated glands; scrofulous ulcers and caries. Sleep -
Drowsiness. -
Unrefreshing or constant stupor. - Wakens
early. -
Protracted sleeplessness. - Anxious,
frightful dreams with confused consciousness on waking, so that the dream
cannot be rid of
and fear of dream remains. - Snoring,
especially with children. Fever -
Intermittent, paroxysms anticipate; return every week. - All
stages well marked. - Chill
generally in forenoon, commencing in breast; thirst before chill, and little
and often. -
Debilitating night-sweats. - Free
perspiration caused by every little exertion, especially on single parts. - Hay
fever, watery coryza, pain in temples. Modalities - Worse,
slightest touch. - Draught
of air; every other day; loss of vital fluids; at night; after eating;
bending over. - Better,
bending double; hard pressure; open air; warmth. Relationship -
Antidotes : Arn.; Ars.; Nux; Ipec. - Compare
: -Quinidin - (Paroxysmal tachycardia and auricular fibrillation. Heart is
slowed, and the
auriculo-ventricular conduction time is lengthened. Dose 1/2 grain t.i. d.) Cephalanthus
- (Button Bush - Intermittent fever, sore throat, rheumatic symptoms, vivid dreams). - Ars.;
Cedron; Nat. sulph. Cydonia vulgaris - Quince (supposed to be of use to
strengthen the sexual
organs and stomach). -
Complementary : Ferrum; Calc. phos. Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth potency. Cineraria
maritima (dusty
miller) * Has some
reputation in the cure of cataract and corneal opacities. * Is used
externally, by instilling into the eye one drop four or five times a day. * This
must be kept up for several months. * Most
effective in traumatic cases. * Compare
in cataract Phosph.; Platanus; Cannabis; Causticum; Naphthalin; Ledum; Nat. mur.;
Silica. Cinnabaris (mercuric
sulphide) * For
certain forms of ciliary neuralgia and ulceration upon a syphilitic base,
this remedy is most
effective. *
Sleepless during night. Head -
Congestion to head; face purple red. Eyes - Pains
from lachrymal duct around eye to temple, from inner canthus across brows to
ear. Severe
shooting pain in bones of orbit, especially running from inner to outer
canthus in the bone.
Redness of whole eye. - Lids
granulated; canthi and lids red. Nose - Pressive
sensation, as from heavy spectacles. - Pain
about root, extending into bones on each side. [Aur.; Kal. hyd.] Throat - Stringy
mucus passed through posterior nares into throat. - Dryness
of mouth and throat; must rinse the mouth. -
Fiery-looking ulcers in mouth and throat. Male - Prepuce
swollen; warts on it which bleed easily; testicles enlarged; buboes;
angry-looking chancres. -
Syphilides, squamous and vesicular. Female -
Leucorrhoea. - Feeling
of pressure in vagina. Extremities - Pain in
forearm from elbow down, including hands. - Pain in
long bones when barometer lowers; coldness of joints. Skin - Very
fiery-red looking ulcers. - Nodes on
shin-bones. - Buboes. -
Condyloma, easily bleeding. Modalities - Worse,
lying on right side (feels as if contents of body were being dragged over to
that side). Relationship - Compare
: Hepar; Nitr. ac.; Thuja; Sep. -
Antidotes : Hepar; Sulph. Dose - First to
third trituration. Cinnamomum
zeylanicum (cinnamon) * Cancer
where pain and fetor are present. * Best
when skin is intact. * Its use
in haemorrhages has abundant clinical verification. *
Nosebleed. *
Haemorrhages from bowels, haemoptysis, etc. * A strain
in loins or false step brings on a profuse flow of bright blood. *
Post-partum haemorrhage. *
Flatulency and diarrhoea. * Feeble
patients with languid circulation. Female -
Bearing-down sensation. - Menses
early, profuse, prolonged, bright red. - Sleepy. - No
desire for anything. - Fingers
seem swollen. - Uterine
haemorrhages caused by overlifting, during puerperal state; menorrhagia. Relationship - Compare
: Ipec.; Sil.; Trill. - Antidote
: Acon. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. - For
cancer, strong decoction, one-half pint in a day. - Oil of
cinnamon in aqueous solution best local disinfectant. - 3-4
drops in two quarts of water as a douche, wherever a germicide and
disinfectant is needed. - Three
drops on sugar for hiccough. Cistus
canadensis (rock
rose) * A
deep-acting anti-psoric remedy, with marked action in glandular affections,
herpetic eruptions,
chronic swellings, when patient is extremely sensitive to cold. Sensation of coldness
in various parts. *
Scrofulous ophthalmia. * Poisoned
wounds, bites, phagedenic ulcers. *
Malignant disease of the glands of the neck. * Cistus
has affinity for naso-pharynx; aborts colds that center in posterior nose. *
Sniffling. Face - Itching,
burning, and crusts on right zygoma. - Lupus,
caries; open, bleeding cancer. - Tip of
nose painful. Mouth -
Scorbutic swollen gums. - Mouth
feels cold; putrid, impure breath. -
Pyorrhoea. [Merc. cor.; Caust.; Staph.; Kreos.] Hurts to protrude the tongue. Ears - Watery
discharge; also fetid pus. - Tetter
on and around ears, extending to external meatus. Throat - Spongy
feeling; very dry and cold air passing over parts causes pain. - Breath,
tongue, and throat feel cold. - Uvula
and tonsils swollen. - A small,
dry spot in throat; must sip water frequently. - Hawking
of mucus. - Swelling
and suppuration of glands of throat. - Head
drawn to one side by swellings in neck. - Sore
throat from inhaling the least cold air. - Heat and
itching in throat. Stomach - Cool
feeling in stomach before and after eating. - Cool
feeling in whole abdomen. - Desire
for cheese. Stool -
Diarrhoea from coffee and fruit, thin, yellow, urgent; worse in morning. Chest - Coldness
in chest. - The neck
is studded with tumors. -
Induration of mammae. -
Haemorrhage from lungs. Extremities - Sprained
pain in wrist. - Tips of
fingers sensitive to cold. - Tetter
on hands. - Cold
feet. -
Syphilitic ulcers on lower limbs, with hard swelling around. - White
swelling. Sleep - Cannot
sleep from coldness in throat. Female -
Induration and inflammation of mammae. -
Sensitive to cold air. - Bad
smelling leucorrhoea. Respiratory -
Asthmatic after lying down (trachea feels narrow), preceded by formication. Skin - Itching
all over. - Small,
painful pimples; lupus. - Glands
inflamed and indurated. -
Mercurio-syphilitic ulcers. - Skin of
hands hard, thick, dry, fissured; deep cracks. - Itching
of swollen hands and arms; general itching which presents sleep. -
Hemicrania. Modalities - Worse,
slightest exposure to cold air; mental exertion, excitement. - Better
after eating. Relationship -
Antidotes : Rhus.; Sepia. - Compare
: Conium; Carbo; Calc; Arg. n. Dose - First to
thirtieth attenuation. - Locally
as a wash to arrest fetid discharges. Citrus
vulgaris (bitter
orange) * Headache
with nausea, vomiting and vertigo. * Facial
neuralgias mostly right-sided. * Thoracic
oppression. * Frequent
and irresistible yawning. * Disturbed
sleep. Relationship - Citrus
decumana - Grape-fruit. (Tinnitus, head noises and ringing in ears. Sensation
of pressure
in the temporal region.) -
Aurantium - Orange (neuralgic and skin symptoms. Itching, redness and
swelling of hands. Diseases
of the aged with coldness and chilliness. Boiled dried orange peel excites
the intestine
in a manner similar to other forms of cellulose or agar. There is an
increased flow of bile which
continues for hours. It unites both a cholagogue action with a mechanical
stimulus to
peristalsis.) Compare : Citrus Limonum (scorbutus, sore throat and cancer
pains; checks excessive
menstruation.) (Citric Acid.-Useful in scurvy and chronic rheumatism and haemorrhages.
All forms of Dropsy are benefited with Citric acid and lemon juice, tablespoonful
every 3-4 hours. Pain from cancer of tongue. Used as a local application and mouth
wash, one dram to 8 ozs. of water. For cancer pains generally, often
effective.) Clematis
erecta (virgin's
bower) *
Scrofulous, rheumatic, gonorrhoeal, and syphilitic patients. * Acts
especially on skin, glands and genito-urinary organs, especially testicles. * A remedy
of much importance in disturbances of sleep, and neuralgic pains in various parts. * Many of
these pains are relieved by perspiration. * Muscles
relaxed or twitching. * Great
emaciation. * Great
sleepiness. * Distant
pulsation in whole body. Head - Boring
pain in temples. - Confused
feeling; better in open air. - Eruption
on occiput at base of hair, moist, pustular sensitive, itching. Eyes - Heat in
eyes and sensitive to air; must close them. - Chronic
blepharitis, with sore and swollen meibomain glands. - Iritis,
great sensitiveness to cold. -
Flickering before eyes. - Pustular
conjunctivitis, with tinea capitis; eyes inflamed and protruding. Face - White
blisters on face and nose, as if burned by sun. - Swelling
of submaxillary glands, with hard tubercles, throbbing, aggravated on being touched. - Pain in
right side of face to eye, ear and temple; better, holding cold water in
mouth. Teeth - Ache;
worse, at night and from tobacco. - Teeth
feel too long. Stomach - After
eating, weakness in all limbs and pulsation in arteries. Male -
Ilio-scrotal neuralgia. -
Testicles indurated with bruised feeling. - Swelling
of scrotum. [Orchitis.] - Right
half only. - Troubles
from suppressed gonorrhoea. - Violent
erections with stitches in urethra. -
Testicles hang heavy or retracted, with pain along spermatic cord; worse,
right side. Urinary - Tingling
in urethra lasting some time after urinating. -
Frequent, scanty urination; burning at orifice. -
Interrupted flow. - Urethra
feels constricted. - Urine
emitted drop by drop. -
Inability to pass all the urine; dribbling after urinating. - Pain
worse at night, pain along the spermatic cord. -
Commencing stricture. Skin - Red,
burning, vesicular, scaly, scabby. - Itches
terribly; worse, washing in cold water; worse face and hands and scalp around occiput.
Glands hot, painful, swollen; worse inguinal glands. -
Glandular indurations and tumors of breast. - Varicose
ulcers. Modalities - Better,
in open air. - Worse,
at night, and warmth of bed (washing in cold water); new moon - (monthly aggravation). Relationship - Compare
: Clematis vitalba (varicose and other ulcers); Sil.; Staph.; Petrol.;
Oleand.; Sarsap.;
Canth.; Phos. ac.; Pulsat. -
Antidotes : Bryon.; Camph. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Cobaltum
metallicum (the metal
cobalt) * Adapted
to neurasthenic spinal states. * Sexual
disturbances. * Fatigue,
agitation, and bone pains, worse in morning. Mind - All
mental excitement increases suffering. - Constant
interchange of mental moods. Head - Aches;
worse, bending head forward. - Itching
of hairy scalp and beard. Teeth - Feel too
long. - Pain in
teeth. - Cracks
across tongue. - Coated
white. [Ant. cr.] Abdomen - Shooting
in liver. - Pain in
spleen. Rectum - Constant
dropping of blood from the anus, no blood from the stools. Male - Pain in
right testicle; better, urinating. -
Emissions without erection. -
Impotence. - Backache
in lumbar region and weak legs. - Lewd
dreams. - Pain in
end of urethra; greenish discharge; brown spots on genitals and abdomen. Back - Pain in
back and sacrum; worse while sitting; better, walking or lying. - Weakness
in legs and backache after emissions. Extremities - Aching
in wrist-joints. - Shooting
into thighs from liver. - Weak
knees. -
Trembling in limbs. - Tingling
in feet. -
Foot-sweat, mostly between toes. Sleep -
Unrefreshing; disturbed by lewd dreams. Skin - Dry and
pimply. - Pimples
about nates, chin, hairy scalp. Relationship - Compare
: Cannab. Ind.; Sepia; Zinc.; Agnus; Selen. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Coca (the
divine plant of the incas-but the spanish priests denounced
it as "un delusion del demonic") * The
mountaineer's remedy. * Useful
in a variety of complaints incidental to mountain climbing, such as
palpitation, dyspnoea,
anxiety and insomnia. *
Exhausted nervous system from physical and mental strain. * Caries
of teeth. * Loss of
voice. * -Give
5-6 drops, every half hour, two hours before expected demand on voice. *
Nocturnal enuresis. *
Emphysema [Quebracho]. Mind -
Melancholy; bashful, ill at ease in society, irritable, delights in solitude
and obscurity. - Sense of
right and wrong abolished. Head - Fainting
fit from climbing mountains. - Shocks
coming from occiput with vertigo. - Noises
in ear. - Headache
with vertigo, preceded by flashes of light. - Like a
band across forehead. -
Diplopia. - Tongue
furred. -
Headaches of high altitudes. -
Tinnitus. Stomach - Peppery
sensation in mouth. - Longing
for alcoholic liquors and tobacco. - Great
satiety for a long time. -
Incarcerated flatus; rises with noise and violence, as if it would split the
oesophagus. - Tympanitic
distention of abdomen. - No
appetite but for sweets. Heart -
Palpitation, with weak heart and dyspnoea. Male -
Diabetes, with impotency. [Phos. ac.] Respiratory - Hawking
of small, transparent pieces of mucus. - Weak
vocal cords. -
Hoarseness; worse after talking. - Want of
breath, short breath, especially in aged athletes, and alcoholic users. -
Haemoptysis. - Asthma,
spasmodic variety. Sleep - Can find
no rest anywhere, but sleepy. -
Nervousness and nightly restlessness during teething. Modalities - Better,
from wine; riding, quick motion in open air. - Worse,
ascending, high altitudes. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Paulin.; Cyp.; Chamom. - Antidote
: Gels. Dose - Tincture
to third attenuation. Cocainum
hydrochloricum (an
alkaloid from cocainum hydrochloricum) * Besides
the great usefulness of Cocaine as a local anaesthetic, it has specific
homoeopathic uses,
though the symptoms are mainly clinical only. Sensation
as if small foreign bodies or worms were under the skin. Mind -
Talkative. - Constant
desire to do something great, to undertake vast feats of strength. - Cerebral
activity. -
Frightful persecutory hallucinations; sees and feels bugs and worms. Moral
sense blunted. - Personal
appearance neglected. - Thinks
he hears unpleasant remarks about himself. -
Hallucinations of hearing. -
Irrational jealousy. -
Insomnia. Head -
Throbbing and bursting sensation. - Pupils
dilated. - Hearing
greatly increased. - Roaring
and noises in head. Eyes -
Glaucoma, increased tension, decreased corneal sensibility. - Eyes
staring, expressionless. Throat - Dry,
burning, tickling, constricted, paralysis of muscles of deglutition. - Speech
difficult. Stomach - Loss of
appetite for solid food. - Likes
sweets. Haemorrhages from bowels, stomach. Nervous
system - Chorea;
paralysis agitans; alcoholic tremors and senile trembling. - Local
sensory paralysis. -
Formication and numbness in hands and forearms. Sleep -
Restless, cannot sleep for hours after retiring. Fever - Coldness
with intense pallor. Relationship - Compare
: Stovain (an analgesic, a vasomotor dilator.) Antidote to disagreeable
effects occasionally
resulting from injection of cocaine into skin or gums, drop doses of
nitroglycer. - 1 % sol. Dose - Lower
potencies. - As a
local application to mucous membranes, 2-4 %. Coccinella
septempunctata (lady bug) * This
remedy ought to be remembered in neuralgias, teeth, gums, mouth, etc. * Is
awakened by profuse accumulation of saliva. * Uvula
feels too long. * Symptoms
of hydrophobia; worse, by any bright object. Head - Pain in
forehead over right eye, sensitive to touch; from superior molars to
forehead. - Aching
in temples and occiput. - Rush of
blood to face. -
Throbbing toothache. Cold sensation in teeth and mouth. [Cistus.] -
Periodical attacks of frontal neuralgia. - Cannot
open eyes during paroxysm. - Pain
worse from any bright object; better, sleep. Stomach - Hiccough
and burning in stomach. Back - Pain in
region of kidneys and loins. - Icy cold
extremities. Relationship - Compare
: Canth.; Magn. c. Dose - Third
potency. Cocculus
indicus (indian
cockle) * Within
the sphere of action of Cocculus are many spasmodic and paretic affections,
notably those
affecting one-half of the body. * Affects
the cerebrum, will not cure convulsive seizures proceeding from the spinal
cord. (A.E.
Hinsdale) * Painful
contracture of limbs and trunk; tetanus. * Many of
the evil effects of night-watching are relieved by it. * It shows
a special, attraction for light-haired females, especially during pregnancy,
causing much
nausea and backache. *
Unmarried and childless women, sensitive and romantic girls, etc. * All its
symptoms are worse riding in a carriage or on shipboard; hence its use in seasickness. *
Sensation of hollowness, or emptiness, as if parts had gone to sleep. * Feels
too weak to talk loud. Mind -
Capricious. - Heavy
and stupid. - Time
passes too quickly; absorbed in reveries. -
Inclination to sing irresistible. - Slow of
comprehension. - Mind
benumbed. - Profound
sadness. - Cannot
bear contradiction. - Speaks
hastily. - Very
anxious about the health of others. Head - Vertigo,
nausea, especially when riding or sitting up. - Sense of
emptiness in head. - Headache
in occiput and nape; worse, lying on back of head. - Sick
headache from carriage riding, cannot lie on back part of head. - Pupils
contracted. - Opening
and shutting sensation, especially in occiput. -
Trembling of head. - Pain in
eyes as if torn out of head. Face -
Paralysis of facial nerve. -
Cramp-like pain in masseter muscle; worse, opening mouth. -
Prosopalgia in afternoon, with wide radiations of pain. Stomach - Nausea
from riding in cars, boat, etc., or looking at boat in motion; worse on
becoming cold or taking
cold. - Nausea,
with faintness and vomiting. - Aversion
to food, drink, tobacco. - Metallic
taste. -
Paralysis of muscles preventing deglutition. - Dryness
of oesophagus. -
Seasickness. [Resorcin. 1x.] - Cramp,
in stomach during and after meal. - Hiccough
and spasmodic yawning. - Loss of
appetite. - Desire
for cold drinks, especially beer. -
Sensation in stomach as if one had been a long time without food until hunger
was gone. - Smell of
food disgusts. [Colch.] Abdomen -
Distended, with wind, and feeling as if full of sharp stones when moving;
better, lying on one side
or the other. - Pain in
abdominal ring, as if something were forced through. -
Abdominal muscles weak; it seems as if a hernia would take place. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea, with profuse dark menses. - Too
early menses, clotted, with spasmodic colic. - Painful
pressing in uterine region, followed by haemorrhoids. -
Purulent, gushing leucorrhoea between menses; very weakening, can scarcely
speak. - So weak
during menstruation, scarcely able to stand. Respiratory -
Sensation of emptiness and cramp in chest. - Dyspnoea
as from constriction of trachea, as if irritated by smoke. - Choking
constriction in upper part of oesophagus, oppressing breathing and inducing cough. Back - Cracking
of cervical vertebrae when moving head. -
Paralytic pain in small of the back. - Pain in
shoulder and arms as if bruised. - Pressure
in scapula and nape. -
Stiffness on moving shoulders. Extremities -
Lameness; worse by bending. -
Trembling and pain in limbs. - Arms go
to sleep. - One-sided
paralysis; worse after sleep. - Hands
are alternately hot and cold; numbness and cold sweat now of one, now of the
other hand. - Numb and
unsteady. - Knees
crack on motion. - Lower
limbs very weak. -
Inflammatory swelling of knee. -
Intensely painful, paralytic drawing. - Limbs
straightened out, painful when flexed. Sleep -
Spasmodic yawning. - Coma
vigil. - Constant
drowsiness. - After
loss of sleep, night-watching, nursing. Fever - Chill,
with flatulent colic, nausea, vertigo, coldness of lower extremities, and
heat of head. - Sweat
general. - Nervous
form of low fever. -
Chilliness, with perspiration, and heat of skin. Modalities - Worse,
eating, after loss of sleep, open air, smoking, riding, swimming, touch,
noise, jar; afternoon. -
Menstrual period. - After
emotional disturbance. Relationship -
Antidotes :; Coffee; Nux. - Compare
: Picrotoxin - alkaloid of Cocculus - (epilepsy, attacks in the morning on
leaving horizontal
position, hernia, locomotor ataxia, night-sweats); Symphoricarpus (morning sickness);
Petrol.; Puls.; Ignat. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Coccus
cacti (cochineal) * The
clinical application of the symptoms of this remedy, place it among the
medicines for spasmodic
and whooping coughs, and catarrhal conditions of the bladder; spasmodic pains
in kidneys,
with visceral tenesmus. * Anuria,
anasarca, ascites. Mind - Early
morning or afternoon sadness. Head -
Suboccipital soreness; worse after sleep and exertion. -
Headache, worse from lying on back, better with the head high. - Dull
pain over right eye in morning. -
Sensation of a foreign body between upper lid and eyeball. - Distress
from cinders lodged in eye. Respiratory - Constant
hawking from enlarged uvula; coryza, with inflamed fauces; accumulation of
thick viscid
mucus, which is expectorated with great difficulty. - Tickling
in larynx. -
Sensation of a crumb behind larynx, must swallow continually; brushing teeth
causes cough. - Fauces
very sensitive. - Suffocative
cough; worse, first waking, with tough, white mucus, which strangles. -
Spasmodic morning cough. - Whooping
cough attacks end with vomiting of this tough mucus. - Chronic
bronchitis complicated with gravel; large quantities of albuminous, tenacious mucus, are
expectorated. - Walking
against wind takes breath away. Heart -
Sensation as if everything were pressed toward the heart. Urinary - Urging
to urinate; brick-red sediment. Urinary calculi, haematuria, urates, and uric
acid; lancinating
pains from kidney to bladder. -
Deep-colored, thick urine. - Dysuria. Female - Menses
too early, profuse, black and thick; dark clots, with dysuria. -
Intermittent menstruation; flow only in evening and at night. - Large
clots escape when passing water. - Labia inflamed. Modalities - Worse,
left side, after sleep, touch, pressure of clothing, brushing teeth,
slightest exertion. - Better,
walking. Relationship - Compare
: Canth.; Cact.; Sars. Dose - Lower
triturations. Cochlearia
armoracia (horse-
radish) * Frontal
bone and sinus, antrum and salivary glands are specifically affected by this
drug. * Bloated
sensation. * Raises
vital forces. * Used as
a gargle in scorbutic gums and sore throat. *
Hoarseness and in relaxed conditions of the fauces. *
Internally in gonorrhoea. * Useful
as a condiment in enfeebled states of the stomach. * An
infusion of the root in cider, for dropsy, causes copious diuresis. * Locally
cures dandruff. Head - Thinking
is difficult. - Anxiety,
driven to despair by pain. -
Pressing, boring pain as if frontal bone would fall out. - Violent
headache with vomiting. - Impaired
hearing. Eyes - Sore and
scrofulous; traumatic inflammation of eyes, blearedness and cataract. - Copious
running from eyes. Stomach - Pain
towards back; worse, pressure on dorsal vertebrae. - Belching
and cramps. - Colic
with backache. - Violent
cramp from stomach through both sides around to back. - Griping
around navel. Back - Pain in
back as from incarcerated flatulence from abdomen through to back and down
into sacrum. Respiratory - Dry,
hacking, laryngeal cough, also post-influenzal cough, dry or loose, worse
lying down. - Chest
painful to touch. - Coryza,
with hoarseness. - Mucous
asthma. - Oedema
of lungs. - Throat
feels rough and hoarse. Urinary - Burning
and cutting at glans penis before, during, and after urination. - Frequent
urination. Modalities - Worse
evening and at night. Relationship - Compare
: Cannab; Sinapis; Caps. Dose - First to
third attenuation. Codeinum (an alkaloid
from opium) *
Trembling of whole body. *
Involuntary twitching of muscles of arms and lower limbs. * Itching,
with feeling of warmth, numbness and prickling. *
Diabetes. Head - Pain
from occiput to back of neck. - Skin of
face and scalp sore after neuralgia. Eyes -
Involuntary twitching of lids. [Agar.] Stomach -
Spasmodic pain at pit of stomach. -
Eructations. - Great
thirst, with desire for bitter substances. Respiratory - Short
and irritating cough; worse, at night. - Copious,
purulent expectoration. - Night
cough of phthisis. Relationship - Compare
: Opium; Agaricus; Hyoscy.; Ammon. brom. Dose -
One-quarter of a grain doses to third trituration. Coffea
cruda (unroasted
coffee) *
Stimulates the functional activity of all organs, increasing the nervous and
vascular activity. * The
drinking of coffee by the aged is likely to increase production of uric acid,
causing irritation
of kidneys; muscle and joint pains, and with the increased susceptibility of
old people to
the stimulating action of coffee and tea, their use should be curtailed or
carefully watched. * Great
nervous agitation and restlessness. * Extreme
sensitiveness characterizes this remedy. *
Neuralgia in various parts; always with great nervous excitability and
intolerance of pain, driving to
despair. * Unusual
activity of mind and body. * Bad
effects of sudden emotions, surprises, joy, etc. * Nervous
palpitation. * Coffea
is specially suited to tall, lean, stooping persons with dark complexions, temperament
choleric and sanguine. * Skin
hypersensitive. Mind - Gaiety,
easy comprehension, irritability, excited; senses acute. -
Impressionable, especially to pleasurable impressions. - Full of
ideas, quick to act. - Tossing
about in anguish. [Acon.] Head - Tight
pain, worse from noise, smell, narcotics. - Seems as
if brain were torn to pieces, as if nail were driven in head. - Worse in
open air. -
Sensitive hearing. Face - Dry
heat, with red cheeks. -
Prosopalgia extending to molar teeth, ears, forehead, and scalp. Mouth -
Toothache; temporarily relieved by holding ice-water in the mouth. [Mangan.
opposite.] - Hasty
eating and drinking. - Delicate
taste. Stomach -
Excessive hunger. -
Intolerance of tight clothing. - After
wine and liquor. Female - Menses
too early and long lasting. -
Dysmenorrhoea, large clots of black blood. -
Hypersensitive vulva and vagina. -
Voluptuous itching. Sleep - Wakeful;
on a constant move. - Sleeps
till 3 a.m. , after which only dozing. - Wakes
with a start, sleep disturbed by dreams. -
Sleepless, on account mental activity; flow of ideas, with nervous
excitability. -
Disturbed by itching of anus. Respiratory - Short,
dry cough of measles in nervous, delicate children. Heart - Violent
irregular palpitation especially after excessive joy or surprise. - Rapid
high tension pulse and urinary suppression. Extremities - Crural
neuralgia; worse, motion, afternoon and night; better, by pressure. Modalities - Worse,
excessive emotions (joy), narcotics, strong odors, noise, open air, cold,
night. - Better,
warmth, from lying down; holding ice in mouth. Relationship -
Incompatible : Camph.; Coccul. -
Complementary : Acon. - Compare
: Coffea tosta. (Roasting develops certain vitamin-like substances /P.T.
Mattei/. Pigeons
which have developed "deficiency" neuritis and paralysis on diet of
polished rice lost their
disabilities on the addition of 8cc to a 5 % infusion of coffee to their
food. Unroasted coffee was
useless.) - Caffein. - -(A
crystalline alkaloid - is a direct heart stimulant and diuretic. Dropsy
depending on cardiac
insufficiency. Myocardial degeneration. Cardiac insufficiency in pneumonia
and other infectious
diseases. Raises the blood pressure, increases pulse rate and stimulates the
heart muscle;
hence, a support in extreme feebleness or threatened failure. Stimulates the respiratory
centre, nerve centres and increases diuresis. One of the best stimulants of
the vasomotor centres.
Acute pulmonary edema. Brachialgia and other neuralgias characterized by nocturnal
exacerbations. Jousset uses equal parts of caffein and sachar. lac. 3 grains
taken in divided
doses every other day. Hypodermically, 1/4 grain. Excruciating facial
neuralgia from decayed
teeth); Acon.; Cham.; Nux; Cyp.; Caffein and plants containing it, as Kola,
Thea, etc. - Strong
black coffee, drunk as hot as possible, is indispensable as an antidote in a
large number of
poisons, especially narcotics. - Hot
coffee by rectum in cases of extreme collapse. -
Antidotes : Nux; Tabac. Dose - Third to
two hundredth potency. Colchicum
autumnale (meadow
saffron) * Affects
markedly the muscular tissues, periosteum, and synovial membranes of joints. * Has
specific power of relieving the gouty paroxysms. * It seems
to be more beneficial in chronic affections of these parts. * The
parts are red, hot, swollen. * Tearing
pains; worse, in the evening and at night and from touch; stubbing the toes
hurts exceedingly. * There is
always great prostration, internal coldness, and tendency to collapse. * Effects
of night watching and hard study. * Shocks
as from electricity through one half of body. * Bad
effects from suppressed sweat. * Dreams
of mice. Head - Headache
chiefly frontal and temporal, but also occipital and in nape of neck, worse afternoon
and evening. Eyes - Pupils
unequal; left pupil contracted. -
Variations in visual acuity. -
Lachrymation worse in open air; violent tearing pain in eyes. - Dim
vision after reading. - Spots
before eyes. Ears - Itching
in ears; sharp, shooting pains below right tragus. Face - Pain in
facial muscles, moving about. - Tingling
and oedematous swelling; cheeks red, hot, sweaty. - Very
irritable with the pains. [Cham.] - Pain
behind angle of right lower jaw. Stomach - Dry
mouth, tongue burns, gums and teeth pain. - Thirst;
pain in stomach and flatulence. - The
smell of food causes nausea even to fainting, especially fish. - Profuse
salivary secretion. - Vomiting
of mucus, bile and food; worse, any motion; great coldness in stomach.
Craving for
various things, but is averse to then when smelling them, seized them with
nausea. - Gouty
gastralgia. - Burning
or icy coldness in stomach and abdomen. - Thirst
for effervescent, alcoholic beverages. - Pain in
transverse colon. Abdomen -
Distention of abdomen, with gas, inability to stretch out legs. -
Borborygmi. - Pain
over liver. - Caecum
and ascending colon much distended. - Fullness
and continuous rumbling. - Ascites. Stool - Painful,
scanty, transparent, jelly-like mucus; pain, as if anus were torn open, with
prolapse. - Autumnal
dysentery; stools contain while shreddy particles in large quantities. -
Ineffectual pressing; feels faeces in rectum, but cannot expel them. Female - Pruritus
of genitals. - Cold
feeling in thigh after period. -
Sensation of swelling in vulva and clitoris. Urine - Dark,
scanty or suppressed; bloody, brown, black, inky; contains clots of putrid decomposed
blood, albumin, sugar. Heart - Anxiety
in region of heart. - Impulse
not felt. -
Pericarditis, with severe pain, oppression and dyspnoea, pulse threadlike. - Sound of
heart become weaker, pulse of low tension. Extremities - Sharp
pain down left arm. - Tearing
in limbs during warm weather, stinging during cold. - Pins and
needles in hands and wrists, fingertips numb. - Pain in
front of thigh. - Right
plantar reflex abolished. - Limbs,
lame, weak, tingling. - Pain
worse in evening and warm weather. - Joints
stiff and feverish; shifting rheumatism; pains worse at night. -
Inflammation of great toe, gout in heel, cannot bear to have it touched or
moved. - Tingling
in the finger nails. - Knees
strike together, can hardly walk. -
Oedematous swelling and coldness of legs and feet. Back - Aching
in lumbar and lumbo-sacral region. - Dull
pain across loins. -
Backache, better, rest and pressure. Skin - Blotchy
papular rash on face. - Pink
spots on back, chest and abdomen. -
Urticaria. Modalities - Worse,
sundown to sunrise; motion, loss of sleep, smell of food in evening, mental
exertion. - Better,
stooping. Relationship -
Antidotes : Thuja; Camph.; Coccul.; Nux; Puls. - Compare
: Colchicine (intestinal catarrh with shreddy membranes; convulsive jerkings
of right
hand; rheumatic fever, gout, endo and pericarditis, pleurisy, arthritis,
deformans in early stages;
intense pain of rheumatism 3x trit.). - Also,
Carbo; Arnica; Lilium; Arsen.; Verat. Dose - Third to
thirtieth attenuation. Collinsonia
canadensis (stone-root) * Pelvic
and portal congestion, resulting haemorrhoids and constipation, especially in females. *
Depressed arterial tension, general atony of muscular fiber. * Chronic
nasal, gastric, and pharyngeal catarrh, due to portal obstruction. * Dropsy
from cardiac disease. * Pruritus
in pregnancy, with piles. *
Constipation of children from intestinal atony. * Said to
be of special value when given before operations, for rectal diseases. * Sense of
weight and constriction. * Venous
engorgement. Head - Dull
frontal headache; from suppressed haemorrhoids. - Chronic
catarrh. -
Yellow-coated tongue. - Bitter
taste. [Colocy.; Bry.] Rectum -
Sensation of sharp sticks in rectum. Sense of constriction. - Vascular
engorgement of rectum. - Dry
faeces. - Most
obstinate constipation, with protruding haemorrhoids. - Aching
in anus and hypogastrium. -
Constipation during pregnancy; with membranous dysmenorrhoea, following
labor. [Nux.] - Painful
bleeding piles. -
Dysentery, with tenesmus. -
Alternate constipation and diarrhoea, and great flatulence. - Itching
of anus. [Teucrium; Ratanh.] Female -
Dysmenorrhoea; pruritus of vulva; prolapse of womb; swelling and dark redness
of genitals; pain on
sitting down. -
Membranous dysmenorrhoea, with constipation. -
Pruritus. - Cold
feeling in thighs after menstruation. -
Sensation of swelling of labia and of clitoris. Respiratory - Cough
from excessive use of voice; "minister's sore throat"; sharp pain
in larynx. - Hoarseness. -
Harassing, dry cough. Heart -
Palpitation; rapid but weak. - Dropsy. - After
heart symptoms relieved, piles or menses return. -
Chest-pains alternate with haemorrhoids. -
Oppression, faintness, and dyspnoea. [Acon. ferox.] Modalities - Worse,
from the slightest mental emotion or excitement; cold. - Better,
heat. Relationship - Antidote
: Nux. - Compare
: Aescul.; Aloes; Hamam.; Lycopus; Negundo; Sulph.; Nux. Dose -
Tincture, to third attenuation. - Higher
potencies where there is organic heart affection. Colocynthis (bitter
cucumber) * Often
indicated in the transition season when the air is cold, but the sun is still
powerful enough to
heat the blood. Develops
most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. It is
especially suitable for irritable persons easily angered, and ill effects
therefrom. Women with
copious menstruation, and of sedentary habits. Persons
with a tendency to corpulency. The
neuralgic pains are nearly always relieved by pressure. Cramps and
twitching and shortening of muscles. Constrictions
and contractions. Cystospasm
following operations on orifices. [Hyper.] Urinous
odor of perspiration. [Berb.; Nitr. ac.] Sensations;
cutting, twisting, grinding, contracting and bruised; as if clamped with iron bands. Mind -
Extremely irritable. - Becomes
angry when questioned. -
Mortification caused by offense. - Anger,
with indignation. [Cham.; Bry.; Nux.] Head - Vertigo
when turning head to the left. - Lateral
cutting headache, with nausea, vomiting. - Pains
(better pressure and heat), with soreness of scalp. - Burning
pains, digging, rending, and tearing. - Frontal
headache; worse, stooping, lying on back, and moving eyelids. Eyes - Pains
sharp, boring, better pressure. -
Sensation on stooping, as if eye would fall out. - Gouty
affections of eyes. - Violent
pain in eyeballs which precede the development of glaucoma. Face - Tearing,
shooting, and swelling of face; left side great soreness. - Get
relief from pressure. [China.] -
Neuralgia, with chilliness; teeth seems too long. - Sounds
re-echo in ears. - Pain in
stomach, always with pain of teeth or head. Stomach - Very
bitter taste. - Tongue
rough, as from sand, and feels scalded. - Canine
hunger. - Feeling
in stomach as if something would not yield; drawing pain. Abdomen -
Agonizing cutting pain in abdomen causing patient to bend over double, and
pressing on the abdomen. -
Sensation as if stones were being ground together in the abdomen, and would
burst. -
Intestines feel as if bruised. - Colic
with cramps in calves. - Cutting
in abdomen, especially after anger. - Each
paroxysm is attended with general agitation and a chill over the cheeks,
ascending from the
hypogastrium. - Pain in
small spot below navel. -
Dysenteric stool renewed each time by the least food or drink. Jelly-like
stools. - Musty
odor. -
Distention. Female - Boring
pain in ovary. Must draw up double, with great restlessness. - Round,
small cystic tumors in ovaries or broad ligaments. - Wants
abdomen supported by pressure. -
Bearing-down cramps, causing her to bend double. [Opium.] Urine - Intense
burning along urethra during stool. - Vesical
catarrh, discharge like fresh white of egg. - Viscid.
[Phos. acid.] fetid; small quantities, with frequent urging. - Itching
at orifice. - Red,
hard crystals, adhering firmly to vessel. - Tenesmus
of bladder. - Pains on
urinating over whole abdomen. Extremities -
Contraction of muscles. - All the
limbs are drawn together. - Pain in
right deltoid. [Guaco.] -
Cramp-like pain in hip; lies on affected side; pain from hip to knee. -
Spontaneous luxation of the hip-joints. -
Stiffness of joints and shortening of tendons. - Sciatic
pain, left side, drawing, tearing; better, pressure and heat; worse, gentle touch. -
Contraction of the muscles. - Pain
down right thigh; muscles and tendons feel too short; numbness with pains.
[Gnaphal.] - Pain in
left knee joint. Modalities - Worse,
from anger and indignation. - Better,
doubling up, hard pressure, warmth, lying with head bent forward. Relationship - Antidote
: Coffea; Staphis.; Cham. Colocynth is the best antidote to lead poisoning. (Royal). - Compare
: Lobelia erinus (violent cork-screw-like pains in abdomen). - Dipodium
punctatum (Writhing. Twisting like a dying snake. Intractable insomnia.) Dioscor.;
Chamom.; Coccul.; Merc.; Plum.; Magn. phos. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Comocladia
dentata (guao) *
Important eye and skin symptoms. *
Affections of antrum. *
Sacro-iliac and abdominal pain. * Throbbing
pains worse by heat. * Pain in
joints and ankles. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia with eyes feeling large and protruded, especially right. Worse,
near warm stove;
feels as if pressed outward. - Sees
only glimmer of light with left eye. -
Glaucoma, sense of fullness; eyeball feels too large. - Motion
of eyes aggravates. Face - Swollen,
with eyes projecting. Skin - Itches,
red and pimples. - Redness
all over, like scarlatina. -
Erysipelas. - Deep
ulcers, with hard edges. - Leprosy. - Red
stripes on skin. [Euphorb.] - Eczema
(papular) of the trunk and extremities; also pustular type. Chest - Acute
pain in left mammary gland. - Pain
from right side of chest down arm to fingers. - Cough
with pain under left breast, going through to left scapula. Modalities - Better,
open air, scratching; by motion. - Worse,
touch, warmth, rest; night. Relationship - Compare
: Rhus; Anacard.; Euphorb. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Cundurango (condor
plant) *
Stimulates the digestive functions and thus improves the general health. * Allays
the pain in gastralgia accompanying cancer of stomach. * Modifies
secretions of digestive glands. * Varicose
ulcers. * Lupus. Chronic
gastric catarrh, syphilis, and cancer. Tumors;
stricture of oesophagus. The active
principle [Condurangin] produces locomotor ataxia. Stomach - Painful
affections of the stomach; ulceration. - Vomiting
of food and indurations, constant burning pain. -
Stricture of oesophagus, with burning pains behind sternum, where food seems
to stick. - Vomiting
of food, and indurations in left hypochondrium with constant burning pain. Skin - Fissures
form about the muco-cutaneous outlets. -
Epithelioma of lips or anus. -
Ulcerative stage of carcinoma cutis when fissures form. Relationship - Compare
: Asterias; Conium; Hydrast.; Arsenic. Dose -
Tincture, or bark, 5-grain doses before meals in water. - Also the
thirtieth potency, in tumors. Conium
maculatum (poison
hemlock) * An old
remedy, rendered classical by Plato's graphic description of its employment
in the death of
Socrates. * The
ascending paralysis it produces, ending in death by failure of respiration,
shows the ultimate
tendency of many symptoms produced in the provings, for which Conium is an excellent
remedy, such as difficult gait, trembling, sudden loss of strength while
walking, painful
stiffness of legs, etc. * Such a
condition is often found in old age, a time of weakness, languor, local
congestions, and
sluggishness. * This is
the special environment that Conium chooses to manifest its action. * It
corresponds to the debility, hypochondriasis, urinary troubles, weakened
memory, sexual debility
found here. * Troubles
at the change of life, old maids and bachelors. * Growth
of tumors invite it also. * General
feeling as if bruised by blows. * Great
debility in the morning in bed. * Weakness
of body and mind, trembling, and palpitation. *
Cancerous diathesis. *
Arterio-sclerosis. * Caries
of sternum. * Enlarged
glands. * Acts on
the glandular system, engorging and indurating it, altering its structure
like scrofulous
and cancerous conditions. * Tonic
after grippe. * Insomnia
of multiple neuritis. Mind -
Excitement causes mental depression. -
Depressed, timid, averse to society, and afraid of being alone. - No inclination
for business or study; takes no interest in anything. - Memory
weak; unable to sustain any mental effort. Head - Vertigo,
when lying down, and when turning over in bed, when turning head sidewise, or turning
eyes; worse, shaking head, slight noise or conversation of others, especially
towards the left. -
Headache, stupefying, with nausea and vomiting of mucus, with a feeling as of
foreign body under the
skull. - Scorched
feeling on top. -
Tightness as if both temples were compressed; worse after a meal. [Gels.;
Atropine.] Bruised,
semilateral pains. - Dull
occipital pain on rising in morning. Eyes -
Photophobia and excessive lachrymation. - Corneal
pustules. -
Dim-sighted; worse, artificial light. - On
closing eyes, he sweats. -
Paralysis of ocular muscles. [Caust.] - In
superficial inflammations, as in phlyctenular conjunctivitis and keratitis. - The
slightest ulceration or abrasion will cause the intensest photophobia. Ears -
Defective hearing; discharge from ear blood colored. Nose - Bleeds
easily - becomes sore. - Polypus. Stomach - Soreness
about the root of tongue. - Terrible
nausea, acrid heartburn, and acid eructations; worse on going to bed. - Painful
spasms of the stomach. -
Amelioration from eating and aggravation a few hours after meals; acidity and
burning; painful
spot the level of the sternum. Abdomen - Severe
aching in and around the liver. - Chronic
jaundice, and pains in right hypochondrium. -
Sensitive, bruised, swollen, knife-like pains. - Painful
tightness. Stool - Frequent
urging; hard, with tenesmus. -
Tremulous weakness after every stool. [Verat.; Ars.; Arg.n. ] Heat and
burning in rectum during
stool. Urine - Much
difficulty in voiding. - It flows
and stops again. [Ledum.] Interrupted discharge. [Clematis.] Dribbling in old
men. [Copaiva.] Male - Desire
increased; power decreased. - Sexual
nervousness, with feeble erection. - Effects
of suppressed sexual appetite. -
Testicles hard and enlarged. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea, with drawing-down thighs. - Mammae
lax and shrunken, hard, painful to touch. - Stitches
in nipples. - Wants to
press breast hard with hand. - Menses
delayed and scanty; parts sensitive. - Breasts
enlarge and become painful before and during menses. [Calc.c. ; Lac can.] - Rash
before menses. - Itching
around pudenda. - Unready
conception. -
Induration of os and cervix. -
Ovaritis; ovary enlarged, indurated; lancinating pain. - Ill
effects of repressed sexual desire or suppressed menses, or from excessive
indulgence. -
Leucorrhoea after micturition. Respiratory - Dry
cough, almost continuous, hacking; worse, evening and at night; caused by dry
spot in larynx
with itching in chest and throat, when lying down, talking or laughing, and
during pregnancy. -
Expectoration only after long coughing. - Want of
breath on taking the least exercise; oppressed breathing, constriction of
chest; pains in chest. Back - Dorsal
pain between shoulders. - Ill
effects of bruises and shocks to spine. -
Coccyodynia. - Dull
aching in lumbar and sacral region. Extremities - Heavy,
weary, paralyzed; trembling; hands unsteady; fingers and toes numb. - Muscular
weakness, especially of lower extremities. -
Perspiration of hands. Putting feet on chair relieves pain. Skin - Axillary
glands pain, with numb feeling down arm. -
Induration after contusions. - Yellow
skin, with papular eruption; yellow finger-nails. - Glands
enlarged and indurated, also mesenteric. - Flying
stitches through the glands. - Tumors;
piercing pains; worse, at night. - Chronic
ulcers with fetid discharge. - Sweat as
soon as one sleeps, or even when closing eyes. - Night
and morning sweat, with offensive odor, and smarting in skin. Modalities - Worse,
lying down, turning or rising in bed; celibacy; before and during menses,
from taking
cold, bodily or mental exertion. - Better,
while fasting, in the dark, from letting limbs hang down, motion and
pressure. Relationship - Compare
: Scirrhinum - Cancer nosode - (cancerous diathesis; enlarged glands; cancer
of breast;
worms); Baryt.; Hydrast.; Iod.; Kali phos.; Hyos.; Curare. Dose - Best in
higher potencies given infrequently, especially for growths, paretic states,
etc. -
Otherwise sixth to thirtieth. Convallaria
majalis (lily of
the valley) * A heart
remedy. *
Increases energy of hearts' action, renders it more regular. * Of use
when the ventricles are overdistended and dilatation begins, and when there
is an absence of
compensatory hypertrophy, and when venous stasis is marked. *
Dyspnoea, dropsy, anuric tendency. *
Anasarca. Mind and
head - Dull
intellect. - Grieves
easily. - Dull
headache; worse, ascending, hawking. - Scalp
sensitive. -
Irritability. -
Hysterical manifestations. Face - Hydroa
in nose and lips; raw and sore. -
Epistaxis. - Sees
imaginary gray spot about three inches square. Mouth - Grating
of teeth in the morning. - Coppery
taste. - Tongue
feels sore and scalded; broad and thick with heavy, dirty coating. Throat - Raw
feeling in back of throat when inspiring. Abdomen -
Sensitive. - Clothes
feel too tight. - Gurgling
and pain on taking deep breath. - Movement
in abdomen like fist of a child. - Colicky
pains. Urinary
organs - Aching
in bladder; feels distended. - Frequent
urination; offensive; scanty urine. Female - Great
soreness in uterine region, with sympathetic palpitation of heart. - Pain in
sacro-iliac joints, running down leg. - Itching
at urinary meatus and vaginal orifice. Respiratory -
Pulmonary congestion. -
Orthopnoea. - Dyspnoea
while walking. - Hot
feeling in throat. Heart - Feeling
as if heart beat throughout the chest. -
Endocarditis, with extreme orthopnoea. -
Sensation as if heart ceased beating, then starting very suddenly. -
Palpitation from the least exertion. - Tobacco
heart, especially when due to cigarettes. - Angina
pectoris. - Extremely
rapid and irregular pulse. Back and
extremities - Pain and
aching in lumbar region; aching of legs; in big toe. -
Trembling of hands. - Aching
in wrists and ankles. Fever - Chilly
in back and down spine, followed by fever, little sweat. - Thirst
and headache during chill. - Dyspnoea
during fever. Relationship - Compare
: Digit.; Crataeg.; Lilium; Adonis (feeble heart action due only to
functional disturbance). Modalities - Better,
in open air. - Worse,
in warm room. Dose - Third
attenuation, and for symptoms of heart failure, tincture, one to fifteen
drops. Copaiva
officinalis (balsam of
copaiva) * Acts
powerfully on mucous membranes, especially that of the urinary tract, the
respiratory organs,
and the skin, here producing a well-marked nettle-rash. * Cold and
catarrhs. Head -
Excessive sensitiveness; pain in occiput. - Dull,
frontal headache, passes to occiput and back again, with throbbing, worse
right side and
motion. - Scalp
sensitive. -
Sensitive to sharp sounds. Nose - Rawness
and soreness of nostrils with stopped-up feeling; dryness of posterior nares. - Profuse,
thick, fetid discharge from nasal passages, running down throat at night. - Burning
and dryness, crusts on turbinated bones. - Marked
catarrhal condition in upper respiratory tract. Stomach - Food
seems too salty. - Gastric
troubles during menstruation or following urticaria. - Gas and
intestinal flatulence, urging to stool and difficult passage with pain. Urinary - Burning
pressure; painful micturition by drops. -
Retention, with pain in bladder, anus, and rectum. - Catarrh
of bladder; dysuria. - Swelling
of orifice. - Constant
desire to urinate. - Urine
smells of violets. -
Greenish, turbid color; peculiar pungent odor. Rectum - Mucous
Colitis. - Stools
covered with mucus, with colic and chilliness. - Burning
and itching of anus, caused by piles. Male -
Testicles sensitive and swollen. Female - Itching
of vulva and anus, with bloody purulent discharge. - Profuse,
strong-smelling menstrual discharge, with pains radiating to hip bones, with nausea. Respiratory - Cough,
with profuse, gray, purulent expectoration. - Tickling
in larynx, trachea, and bronchi. -
Bronchial catarrh, with profuse greenish, offensive discharge. Skin - Hives,
with fever and constipation. - Roseola. -
Erysipelatous inflammation, especially around abdomen. -
Circumscribed lenticular patches, with itching; mottled appearance. - Chronic
urticaria in children. - Bullous
eruptions. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bell.; Merc. - Compare
: Santalum - (aching in kidneys); Cannab.; Canth.; Barosma; Cubeb; Apis;
Vespa; Erig.;
Senecio; Sepia. Dose - First to
third attenuation. Corallium
rubrum (red
coral) * The
provings of coral develop much coryza and epistaxis, and even ulceration within
the nostrils. * It is to
be thought of for whooping and spasmodic coughs, especially when the attack comes on
with a very rapid cough, and the attacks follow so closely as to almost run
into each other. * Often
preceded by sensation of smothering, followed by exhaustion. *
Congestion of face after dinner. * Patient
becomes purple in face. * Violence
of paroxysm, even with expectoration of blood. * Feeling
as if cold air were streaming through skull and air-passages. * One is
too cold when uncovered and too hot when covered; relieved by artificial
heat. Head - Feels
very large; violent pain as if parietal bones were forced apart; worse
stooping. - Eyes hot
and painful. -
Deep-seated frontal headache with severe pain back of eyeballs. - Pain
aggravated by breathing cold air through nose. Nose - Odors of
smoke, onions, etc. - Painful
ulcer in nostrils. -
Post-nasal catarrh. Profuse secretion of mucus dropping through posterior
nares; air feels cold. - Dry
coryza; nose stopped up and ulcerated. -
Epistaxis. Mouth - Food
tastes like sawdust. - Bread
tastes like straw. - Beer
tastes sweet. - Pain in
articulation of left lower jaw. - Craves
salt. Respiratory - Hawking
of profuse mucus. - Throat
very sensitive, especially to air. - Profuse,
nasal catarrh. - Inspired
air feels cold. [Cistus.] - Profuse
secretion of mucus dropping through posterior nares. - Dry,
spasmodic, suffocative cough; very rapid cough, short, barking. - Cough
with great sensitiveness of air-passages; feel cold on deep inspiration. -
Continuous hysterical cough. - Feels
suffocated and greatly exhausted after whooping-cough. Male - Ulcers
on glans and inner prepuce, with yellow ichor. -
Emissions and weakened sexual power. - Profuse
perspiration of genitals. Skin - Red,
flat ulcers. -
Coral-colored, then dark red spots, changing to copper-colored spots. -
Psoriasis of palms and soles. Modalities - Worse in
open air, changing from a warm too cold room. Relationship -
Complementary : Sulph. - Compare
: Bellad.; Droser.; Mephit.; Caust. Dose - Third to
thirtieth attenuation. Corallorhiza
odontorhiza (crawley
root) * Hectic
fever, coming on 9 to 10 a.m. , and lasting till midnight. *
Intensely nervous and restless, burning of palms and soles; no thirst, chill
or perspiration. * Can bear
only slightest covering. Cornus
circinata (round-leaved
dogwood) * Chronic
malaria, hepatitis, jaundice. * Weakness
in morning. * Pain in
pit of stomach, with distended abdomen. *
Vesicular eruption associated with chronic liver disease or aphthous stomatitis. Mouth -
Ulceration of tongue, gums and mouth; aphthae. - Burning
in mouth, throat and stomach. Stool - Loose,
windy, dark stool, immediately after dinner. - Burning
in anus. - Dark,
bilious, offensive diarrhoea, with sallow complexion. Skin -
Vesicular eczema of face in infants, with nursing sore mouth. Relationship - Compare
: Cornus alternifolia - Swamp Walnut - (Weak and tired; disturbed sleep,
fever, restlessness,
eczema; skin cracked; chest feels cold, as if full of ice); Cornus florida
(chronic malaria;
indigestion and distressing acid heartburn; general debility from loss of
fluids and night
sweats; neuralgic pains in arms, chest, and trunk, and sensation as if broken
in two; intermittent
fever, with drowsiness; feels cold, but is warm to touch; great exhaustion in intervals;
general clammy sweat. Chill is preceded by drowsiness, heat is associated
with drowsiness.
Headache after quinine.) Dose - Tincture
to sixth attenuation. Corydalis
formosa (turkey-pea) * Syphilitic
affections. * Ulcers
of mouth and fauces. * Cancer
cachexia pronounced. * Gummata
and night-pains. * Chronic
diseases, with atony. * Tongue
clean, broad, and full. * Tissues
flabby, doughy, cold. * Gastric
catarrh. [Hydrast.] Skin - Dry,
scaly scabs on face of old people. -
Lymphatic glands swollen. Relationship - Nit.
ac.; Kali iod.; Fluor. ac. Dose -
Tincture, twenty drops three times a day. Cotyledon
umbilicus (pennywort) * Marked
action on heart; oppression of chest; fullness in throat. * Epilepsy. * Numb
aching in muscular and fibrous tissue. *
Sciatica. *
Well-marked pains through the breast to scapula. * Catarrh
of larynx and trachea. *
Hysterical joint. Mind - Lost,
confused feeling. - Could
not articulate for some time on awaking. - Pressing
vertex headache. - Ailments
from suppressed emotion. - Feeling
as if a part of the body were absent. Breast - Pain
under left nipple, and aching in right breast. - Pain
through to scapula from region of left breast. - Pain at
angles of scapulae. - Full,
bursting feeling, as if from obstruction at heart. - Choking
fullness in throat. -
Breathing oppressed. Extremities - Aching
in back and thighs. - Aching
in all joints. - Skin
sensitive, rubbing of trousers causes an acute sting. - Legs and
arms feel heavy and sore. Relationship - Compare
: Ambra; Asafoet.; Hepatica; Ignatia; Laches. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. Crataegus
oxyacantha (hawthorn
berries) * Produces
giddiness, lowered pulse, and air hunger and reduction in blood-pressure. * Acts on
muscle of heart, and is a heart tonic. * No
influence on the endocardium. Myocarditis. Failing
compensation. Insomnia
of aortic sufferers; anaemia; oedema; cutaneous chilliness. High
arterial tension. Is a
sedative in cross, irritable patients with cardiac symptoms. Chronic
heart disease, with extreme weakness. Very
feeble and irregular heart action. General
anasarca. Very
nervous, with pain in back of head and neck. Collapse
of typhoid. Haemorrhage
from bowels. Cold
extremities, pallor; irregular pulse and breathing. Painful
sensation of pressure in left side of chest below the clavicle. Dyspepsia
and nervous prostration, with heart failure. In the
beginning of heart mischief after rheumatism. Head -
Apprehensive, despondent. - Very
nervous and irritable, with pain in back of head and neck. - Mental
dullness conjunctival irritation nasal discharges. Urinary -
Diabetes, especially in children. Heart - Cardiac
dropsy. - Fatty
degeneration. - Aortic
disease. - Extreme
dyspnoea on least exertion, without much increase of pulse. - Pain in
region of heart and under left clavicle. - Heart
muscles seem flabby, worn out. - Cough. - Heart
dilated; first sound weak. - Pulse
accelerated, irregular, feeble, intermittent. - Valvular
murmurs, angina pectoris. -
Cutaneous chilliness, blueness of fingers and toes; all aggravated by
exertion or excitement. - Sustains
heart in infectious diseases. Skin -
Excessive perspiration. - Skin
eruptions. Sleep - Insomnia
of aortic patients. Modalities - Worse,
in warm room. - Better,
fresh air, quiet and rest. Relationship -
Strophantus; Digit.; Iberis; Naja; Cactus. Dose - Fluid
extract or tincture, one to fifteen drops. - Must be
used for some time in order to obtain good results. Crocus
sativus (saffron) * Is a
remedy often useful in haemorrhages that are black and stringy. * Tingling
in various parts. * Chorea
and hysterical affections. * Frequent
and extreme changes in sensations and mental conditions. * Anger
with violence followed by repentance, Laughing mania. *
Drowsiness and lassitude; better by literary labor. Mind -
Vacillating; pleasant mania; sings and laughs. - Happy
and affectionate; then angry. - Sudden
changes from hilarity to melancholy. - Vivid
recollection from music heard. [Lyc.] Head - Throbs,
pulsates, during climacteric; worse during menses. Eyes -
Appearance as of electric sparks. - Must
wipe eyes as if mucus or water were in them. - Feeling
in eyes as after violent weeping. -
Sensation as if she had been looking through too sharp spectacles. - Eyes
feel as if in smoke. - Pupils
enlarged and react slowly. - Lids
heavy. - Ciliary
neuralgia, pain from eyes to top of head. -
Sensation as if cold air was rushing through eye. [Fluor. ac.; Syph.]
Asthenopia with extreme
photophobia. -
Threatened glaucoma; embolism of arteria centralis retinal. Nose -
Epistaxis. - Dark,
stringy, clotted. Strings of dark blood hanging down the nose. Abdomen -
Obstinate constipation due to portal stagnation. -
Constipation in infants. - Crawling
and stitches in anus. -
Sensation of something alive in abdomen, stomach, etc., especially on left
side. [Calend.] - Abdomen
swollen, feeling of something heavy. Female -
Threatened abortion, especially when haemorrhage is dark and stringy. - Urging
of blood to genitals. - Menses
dark, viscid, too frequent and copious, black and slimy. - Uterine
haemorrhage; clots with long strings; worse from least movement. - Jerking
pain in interior of left breast, as if drawn toward back by means of thread.
[Crot. tig.] - A
bounding feeling, as if something alive in right breast. Respiratory - Wheezy
cough, with frothy expectoration, containing threads like fine twine; worse,
lying down. - Breath
has offensive, sickly smell. - Feeling
as if the uvula is elongated in hysterical patients. Back - Sudden
feeling of coldness in back as if cold water were thrown over him; icy-cold extremities. Extremities -
Spasmodic contractions and twitchings of single set of muscles. - Chorea
and hysteria, with great alterations of feeling. - Whole
upper extremity fall asleep. - Cracking
in hip-joint and knees. - Weakness
in knees and legs. - Pain in
ankles and soles. Modalities - Worse,
lying down, hot weather, warm room, in morning, fasting, before breakfast,
looking fixedly at
an object. - Better,
in open air. Relationship - Antidote
: Opium; Bell. - Compare
: Ipec.; Trillium; Plat.; China; Sabina. Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth attenuation. Crotalus
horridus (rattlesnake) * Snake
poisons are supposed to be chemically Cyan. hydrates of Soda and other salts. * Alcohol
is the natural solvent of these salts and is an antidote. * Has a
profound trophic action. * Old age
nutritional troubles. Low septic
states. General
disorganization of the blood, haemorrhages and jaundice. A crotalin
injection decreases the rate of coagulation of the blood. In
epilepsy the average rate is far greater than in normal conditions. Blood
decomposition, haemorrhages (dark fluid that forms no clots), tendency to
carbuncles, malignant
scarlatina, yellow fever, the plague, cholera, give opportunity to use this
remedy. Acts as a
sedative. Sleeps
into his symptoms. More
right-sided in its action. Mind - Weeping
mood; clouded perception and memory; impatient. -
Loquacious, with desire to escape. - Sadness. -
Delusions of cerebral decay. Head - Vertigo,
with weakness and trembling. - Dull
heavy occipital pain, on right side and right eye. - Headache
with pain in heart on lying on left side. -
Headache; must walk on tip-toe to avoid jarring. Eyes - Very
sensitive to light, especially lamp light. - Yellow
color of eyes. -
Illusions; blue colors. - Ciliary
neuralgia; tearing, boring pain, as if a cut had been made around eye. - For
absorption of intra-ocular haemorrhages, into the vitreous, but particularly
for noninflammatory retinal
haemorrhages. -
Diplobia. Ears - Auditory
vertigo. - Blood
oozes from ears. - Feeling
of stoppage in right ear. Nose -
Epistaxis, blood black and stringy, ozaena, after exanthemata or syphilis. Face - Acne. - Lips
swollen and numb. -
Leaden-colored and yellow face. - Lockjaw. Mouth - Tongue
red and small, but feels swollen. - Tongue
fiery red, dry in center, smooth and polished. - Mouldy
smell of breath. - Fills up
with saliva. - Tongue
when protruding, goes to right. -
Spasmodic grinding of teeth at night. - Cancer
of tongue with haemorrhage. Throat - Dry,
swollen, dark red. - Spasm of
oesophagus; cannot swallow any solid substance. - Tight
constriction. -
Gangrenous, with much swelling. Stomach -
Intolerance of clothing around stomach. - Unable
to retain anything; violent vomiting of food; bilious vomiting, vomiting of
blood. - Constant
nausea and vomiting every month, after menstruation. - Cannot
lie on right side, without vomiting dark-green matter. - Black or
coffee-grounds vomiting. - Cancer
of stomach with vomiting of bloody, slimy mucus. -
Trembling, fluttering feeling below the epigastrium. -
Intolerance of clothing about epigastrium. -
Faintness and sinking at stomach. -
Ulceration of the stomach. - Atonic
dyspepsia. -
Gastritis in chronic alcoholism. - Hungry,
craves stimulants, sugar; averse to meat. Abdomen -
Distended, hot, and tender. - Pain in
region of liver. Stool - Black,
thin, offensive, like coffee-grounds. -
Intestinal haemorrhage; blood dark, fluid, non-coagulable. - Blood
oozes from rectum when standing or walking. Female -
Prolonged menses. -
Dysmenorrhoea; pain extends down thighs, with aching in region of heart. - Uterine
haemorrhage with faintness at stomach. -
Puerperal fever; offensive lochia. -
Phlegmasia alba dolens. -
Sensation as though uterus would drop out. - Painful
drawing in uterine ligaments. - Cannot
keep legs still. Urinary - Dark,
bloody urine. - Casts. - Inflamed
kidney. -
Albuminous, dark, scanty. [Merc. cor.] Heart - Action
feeble, pulse tremulous. - Palpitation,
especially at menstrual period. -
Trembling feeling of heart. Respiratory - Cough,
with bloody expectoration. - Tickling
from a dry spot in larynx. Extremities - Hands
tremble, swollen. - Lower
extremities go to sleep easily. -
Right-sided paralysis. Fever -
Malignant fevers of a haemorrhagic or putrescent character. - Low
bilious remittents. - Yellow
fever. - Bloody
sweat. -
Cerebro-spinal meningitis. [Cicuta; Cup. acet.] - Cold
sweats. Skin - Swelling
and discoloration, skin tense and shows every tint of color, with
excruciating pain. -
Vesication. - Sallow. - Yellow
color of the whole body. - Great
sensitiveness of skin of right half of body. - Purpura
haemorrhagica. -
Haemorrhage from every part of body. - Bloody
sweat. - Chilblains,
felons. -
Dissecting wounds. - Pustular
eruptions. - Insect
stings. -
Post-vaccination eruptions. - Bad
effects of vaccination. -
Lymphangitis and septicaemia. - Boils,
carbuncles, and eruptions are surrounded by purplish, mottled skin and
oedema. - Anthrax. - Sore
sensation relieved by pressure. Sleep - Dreams
of the dead. - Starting
in sleep. - Yawning. -
Smothering sensation when awaking. Modalities - Worse,
right side; open air; evening and morning; in spring, coming on of warm
weather; yearly; on
awaking; damp and wet; jar. Relationship - Compare
: Bothrops; Naja (more nervous phenomena); Lachesis (more markedly worse on left
side); Elaps (preferable in otorrhoea and affections of right lung); Crotalus
cascavella (thoughts
and dreams of death. Paralysis of articulation, embarrassed stertorous
breathing and semi-consciousness.
A magnetic state is produced; cutting sensation all around eyeball.) Bungarus-Krait
- (poliomyelitis). - Antidote
: Lach.; Alcohol. - Radiant
heat; camphor. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Croton
tiglium (croton-oil
seed) * Is a
valuable remedy in diarrhoea, summer complaint, and skin affections. * These
may alternate with each other. * Feels
tight all over. * It is
one of the antidotes to Rhus poisoning, as is evident from its wide and
intense action upon skin
and mucous surface, causing both irritation and inflammation, with formation
of vesicles
and mucous discharges. * Has
elective affinity for skin of face and external genitals. * Burning
in the oesophagus. Head - Pressing
pain in forehead, especially orbits. Eyes - Granular
lids; pustules of cornea. - Red and
raw appearance. - Feel
drawn backward. -
Eruptions around eyes. - Tensive
pain above right orbit. Stool - Copious
watery stools, with much urging; always forcibly shot out, with gurgling in intestines;
worse, drinking the least quantity, or even while eating. - Constant
urging to stool, followed by sudden evacuation. - Swashing
sensation in intestines. Urine - Night
urine foaming; dark orange color; turbid on standing; greasy particles
floating on top. - Day
urine is pale, with white sediment. Chest -
Drawing-pain through the left chest into the back. Asthma, with cough; cannot
expand the chest. - Nursing
women; every suck the child gives produces pain from nipple back. - Inflamed
breasts. - Cough;
as soon as he touches the pillow must get up. -
Sensitive to deep breathing. Skin - Feels
hide-bound. Intense itching; but scratching is painful. - Pustular
eruption, especially on face and genitals, with fearful itching, followed by
painful burning. -
Vesicles; confluent oozing. -
Vesicular erysipelas, itching exceedingly. - Herpes
zoster; stinging, smarting pains of the eruption. Modalities - Worse,
least food or drink; during summer; touch, night and morning, washing. Relationship - Compare
: Momordica charantia - Hairy Mordica-(has marked drastic properties,
producing colic,
nausea, vomiting, cholera-like symptoms, abdomen seems full of fluid
discharged explosively,
thin, watery, yellow. Great thirst). - Rhus;
Anagallis; Anacard.; Sepia. - Antidote
: Ant. tart. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Cubeba
officinalis (cubebs) * Mucous
membranes generally, but especially that of the urinary tract, are chiefly
affected by this
remedy. * Frequent
urination of a nervous origin. *
Leucorrhoea in little girls. Urine -
Urethritis, with much mucus, especially in women. - Cutting
after urination, with constriction. -
Haematuria. -
Prostatitis, with thick yellow discharge. -
Cystitis. Respiratory - Catarrh
of nose and throat, with fetid odor and expectoration. - Mucus
trickles from posterior nares. - Rawness
of throat and hoarseness. Relationship - Compare
: Cucurbita; Copaiva; Piper meth.; Sandal. Dose - Second
and third attenuation. Cucurbita
pepo (pumpkin
seed) * Intense
nausea immediately after eating. * Vomiting
of pregnancy. *
Seasickness. * One of
the most efficient and least harmful of teniafuges. Relationship - Compare
: Filix; Cuprum oxid. nig. Dose -
Tincture. - The
seeds are a valuable remedy for tapeworm. - Scald
the seeds and peel off the outer skins when softened, the green inner pulp
being the part used. - Dose :
two ounces of seed, yielding one of pulp. - May be
mixed with cream and taken like porridge. - Take-in
morning after twelve hours' fasting, and follow in two hours by castor oil. Cucurbita
citrullus (seeds of
watermelon) * Infusion
for painful urination with sense of constriction and backache. Cuphea
viscosissima (flux-weed) * Vomiting
of undigested food. * Cholera
infantum, much acidity; frequent green, watery, acid stools. * Tenesmus
and great pain. * High
fever; restlessness, and sleeplessness. *
Obstinate constipation. Relationship - Compare
: Aethusa; Coto-Para-coto Bark-(intestinal catarrh, chronic, copious,
exhausting diarrhoea
and dysentery; colliquitine sweats of phthisis and chronic diarrhoea.) - Typha
latifolia-Cat-tail flag (diarrhoea, dysentery, summer complaint of children.
Tincture and first
attenuation.) Dose -
Tincture. Cuprum
aceticum (acetate
of copper) *
Hay-fever, with burning excoriation, paroxysmal cough; tough, tenacious
mucus, and fear of
suffocation. *
Protracted labor. * Chronic
psoriasis and lepra. Head - Violent
throbbing and lancinating pains in forehead. -
Left-sided brow ague. - Brain
seems void. - Inclined
to gape and cry. - Loses
consciousness; head reels when in high-ceiled room. - Constant
protrusion and retraction of tongue. [Laches.] -
Neuralgia with heaviness of head, burning, stinging and stitching in temples
and forehead. Face - Collapsed,
hippocratic. - Facial
neuralgia in cheek-bone, upper jaw, and behind right ear. - Better
by chewing, pressure, and external warmth. Stomach - Violent
spasmodic pains in stomach and abdomen. -
Vomiting. - Slimy
brown diarrhoea. - Violent
tenesmus. - Cholera. Respiratory - Attacks
of angina pectoris coming on when excited. - Violent
spasmodic cough. - Short,
difficult respiration. -
Spasmodic constriction of chest. -
Dyspnoea. Skin -
Leprous-like eruption, without itching, over whole body, in spots of various
sizes. Modalities - Worse,
mental emotions, touch. - Better,
chewing, pressure, night, lying on affected side, and warmth. Relationship - Acts
similarly to Cuprum met. but is more violent in action. Dose - Third to
sixth trituration. Cuprum
arsenicosum (arsenite
of copper-scheele's green) * A remedy
for symptoms depending on deficient kidney action, various intestinal
affections, cholera
morbus and infantum; entero-colitis, diarrhoea, and dysentery. *
Gastro-intestinal disturbances of influenza and typhoid. * Uraemic
convulsions, headache, vertigo and unconscious conditions resulting from
brain oedema. *
Nephritis of pregnancy. *
Convulsions preceded by gastro-intestinal symptoms. *
Chlorosis. *
Bronchial asthma and with emphysema. * Purulent
endocarditis (Royal). * Painful
neuroses, enteroptosis. * Delirium
and tremor cordis. Mouth - Tongue
thickly coated, dirty brown, white, metallic taste; thirst. - Dry
mouth. Heart - Cardiac
rhythm and force altered due to defective elimination. Abdomen -
Gastro-enteritis. - Violent
abdominal pain. -
Diarrhoea in phthisis. - Cholera.
[Ars.; Verat.; Camph.] - Rumbling
and sharp cutting pain. - Dark
liquid stools. Back -
Persistent lameness. - Pain in
lumbar region and in lower left shoulder-blade; chest feels tight. Urinary - Renal
inefficiency and uraemia. - Garlicky
odor. -
Diabetes. - Urine of
high specific gravity; increased, acetones and diacetic acid. Male -
Perspiration of scrotum; is constantly damp and moist. - Boils on
scrotum. - Purulent
discharge of a white color from urethra; tingling and burning in urethra;
pain in prostate;
pains in penis. Extremities - Cramps
in calves of legs, worse after midnight, only relieved by getting out of bed
and standing. - Ulcers;
gangrene. Skin - Icy
cold. - Sweat,
and skin even when dry. - Cold,
clammy perspiration of an intermittent nature. - Acne,
pustules on face and in the cruro-genital region; ulcers look like chancre. -
Gangrene; carbuncles. Dose - Third
trituration. Cuprum
metallicum (copper) *
Spasmodic affections, cramps, convulsions, beginning in fingers and toes,
violent, contractive,
and intermittent pain, are some of the more marked expressions of the action
of Cuprum;
and its curative range therefore includes tonic and clonic spasms,
convulsions, and epileptic
attacks. * Chorea
brought on by fright. * Nausea
greater than in any other remedy. * In
epilepsy, aura begins at knees, ascends to hypogastrium; then
unconsciousness, foaming, and
falling. * Symptoms
disposed to appear periodically and in groups. *
Complaints begin in left side. [Laches.] * Tape
worm (colloidal Cuprum 3x). Where
eruptions trike in, as in scarlet fever, complaints may result, such as
excessive vomiting,
stupor, convulsions, which come within the sphere of this remedy. The pains
are increased by movement and touch. Head - Fixed
ideas, malicious and morose. - Uses
words not intended. - Fearful. - Empty
feeling. - Purple,
red swelling of head, with convulsions. - Bruised
pain in brain and eyes on turning them. -
Meningitis. -
Sensation as if water were poured over head. -
Giddiness accompanies many ailments, head falls forward on chest. Eyes - Aching
over eyes. - Fixed,
stary, sunken, glistening, turned upward. - Crossed. - Quick
rolling of eyeballs, with closed eyes. Face -
Distorted, pale bluish, with blue lips. -
Contraction of jaws, with foam at mouth. Nose -
Sensation of violent congestion of blood to nose. [Melilot.] Mouth - Strong
metallic, slimy taste, with flow of saliva. - Constant
protrusion and retraction of the tongue, like a snake. [Lach.] -
Paralysis of tongue. -
Stammering speech. Stomach - Hiccough
preceding the spasms. - Nausea. -
Vomiting, relieved by drinking cold water; with colic, diarrhoea, spasms. - Strong
metallic taste. [Rhus.] - When
drinking, the fluid descends with gurgling sound. [Laur.] - Craves
cool drink. Abdomen - Tense,
hot and tender to touch; contracted. -
Neuralgia of abdominal viscera. - Colic,
violent and intermittent. -
Intussusception. Stool - Black,
painful, bloody, with tenesmus and weakness. - Cholera;
with cramps in abdomen and calves. Female - Menses
too late, protracted. - Cramps,
extending into chest, before, during, or after suppression of menses. - Also,
from suppressed foot sweats. [Sil.] -
Ebullition of blood; palpitation. -
Chlorosis. -
After-pains. Heart - Angina
pectoris. - Slow
pulse; or hard, full and quick. -
Palpitation, praecordial anxiety and pain. - Fatty
degeneration. [Phytol.] Respiratory - Cough as
a gurgling sound, better by drinking cold water. -
Suffocative attacks, worse 3 a.m. [Am.c. ] - Spasm
and constriction of chest; spasmodic asthma, alternating with spasmodic
vomiting. -
Whooping-cough, better, swallow water, with vomiting and spasms and purple
face. - Spasm of
the glottis. - Dyspnoea
with epigastric uneasiness. -
Spasmodic dyspnoea before menstruation. - Angina
with asthmatic symptoms and cramps (Clarke). Extremities - Jerking,
twitching of muscles. - Coldness
of hands. - Cramps
in palms. - Great
weariness of limbs. - Cramps
in calves and soles. -
Epilepsy; auro begins in knees. - Clenched
thumbs. - Clonic
spasms, beginning in fingers and toes. Skin - Bluish,
marbled. - Ulcers,
itching spots, and pimples at the folds of joints. - Chronic
psoriasis and lepra (Hughes). Sleep -
Profound, with shocks in body. - During
sleep constant rumbling in abdomen. Modalities - Worse,
before menses; from vomiting, contact. - Better,
during perspiration, drinking cold water. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bell.; Hepar; Camph. - Copper
is found in Dulcam., Staphisag., Conium and some other plants. - Also in
King-crab [Limulus]. -
Complementary : Calc. - Compare
: Cupr. sulph. (burning at vertex; incessant, spasmodic cough; worse at
night; tongue and
lips bluish; locally, Cupr. sulph. in 1-3 per cent. sol. in inoperable
sarcoma). - Cupr.
cyan. (meningitis basilaris) - ; Cholas
terrapina (cramps in calves and feet; rheumatism, with cramp-like pains);
Plumb.; Nux;
Veratr. Cuprum oxydatum nigrum 1x (all kinds of worms, including tapeworms
and trichinosis
according to Zopfy's 60 years' experience). Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Curare (arrow-poison) * Muscular
paralysis without impairing sensation and consciousness. *
Paralysis of respiratory muscles. * Reflex
action diminished. * Debility
of the aged [Baryta] and from loss of fluids. *
Catalepsy. * Nervous
debility. * Trismus. *
Glycosuria with motor paralysis. * Curare
decreases the output of adrenalin. * Vomiting
of bile in cirrhosis of liver. * Diabetes
mellitus, 4th dilution (Dr. Barkhard). Mind -
Indecision; no longer wishes to think, or act for herself. Head -
Lancinating pains all over head. - Head
drawn backward. - Falling
out of hair. - Brain
feels full of fluid. Eyes - Sharp,
stitching pains over right eye. - Black
spots before vision. - Ptosis
of right side. Ears - Noises;
unbearable earache. -
Lancinating pains start from ears; extending down to legs. - Swelling
of lobes of ear. Nose - Ozaena. -
Tubercles on nose; fetid lumps of pus. Face - Facial
and buccal paralysis. - Tongue
and mouth drawn. - Red
face. - Tongue
and mouth drawn to right. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea. - Menses
too early, during menses, colic, headache, kidney pain. -
Leucorrhoea, thick, purulent, offensive. Respiratory -
Threatened paralysis of respiration on falling asleep. - Short
breath. - Short
dry cough; provokes vomiting, followed by fainting. - Chest
sore to pressure. Very distressing dyspnoea. Extremities - Tired
pain up and down spine. - Arms
weak, heavy. - Cannot
lift the fingers. - Weakness
of hands and fingers in pianists. - Legs
tremble; give way in walking. -
Debility; paralysis. -
Catalepsy. - Favors
development of corns. - Reflexes
lessened or abolished. Skin - Leprosy. -
Dirty-looking skin. - Boils. -
Tubercles on nose. - Liver
spots. - Blood
oozes through. - Itching. Modalities - Worse,
dampness, cold weather, cold wind; 2 a.m. ; right side. Relationship - Compare
: Cystisin (motor paralysis); Conium; Causticum; Crotalus; Nux. - Curare
antidotes Strychnin. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Cyclamen
europaeum (sow-bread) * Large
doses produce violent purging and vomiting; disturbed digestion with very
salty saliva. * Anaemic
and chlorotic conditions. *
Affections of uterus. *
Gastro-intestinal and genito-urinary tracts affected, inducing secondary
anaemia and various
reflexes. *
Sleepiness, moroseness, and lassitude. * Cough at
night while asleep without waking, especially in children. [Cham.; Nitr. ac.] Head - Terrors
of conscience. - Grieves
over duty neglected. -
Depression, with weeping desire to be alone. - Aching
in morning, with flickering before eyes; sneezing with itching in ear. - Vertigo;
things turn in a circle; better in the room; worse, open air. -
One-sided headache. - Frequent
sneezing with itching in ears. Eyes - Dim
vision, worse on waking, with spots before eyes. -
Flickering of various colors. -
Convergent strabismus. - Sees
countless stars. -
Diplopia. -
Disturbance of vision, associated with gastric disturbances. Stomach - Salty
taste; hiccough-like eructation worse, fat food. -
Diarrhoea after every cup of coffee; hiccough. - Satiety
after a few mouthfuls. - Disgust
for meat, especially pork. - Desire
for lemonade. - No
thirst all day. Rectum - Pain
about anus and perineum, as if a spot were suppurating, when walking or
sitting. Female - Menses
profuse, black, membranous, clotted, too early, with labor-like pains from
back to pubes. - Flow
less when moving about. -
Menstrual irregularities with megrim and blindness, or fiery spots before
eyes. - Hiccough
during pregnancy. -
Post-partum haemorrhage, with colicky bearing-down pains, with relief after
gush of blood. - After
menses, swelling of breasts, with milky secretion. Extremities - Pains in
parts where bones lie near surface. - Burning,
sore pain in heels. -
Cramp-like contraction of right thumb and index finger. - Pains in
periosteum. -
Chilblains. Skin - Acne in
young women, pruritus better scratching and appearance of menses. Modalities - Worse,
open air, evenings, sitting, standing, and cold water. - Better,
during menstrual flow, by moving about, rubbing parts; in warm room,
lemonade. Relationship - Compare
: Ambra; Pulsat.; Cinchona; Fer. cit. et Chin. Dose - Third
attenuation. Cypripedium
pubescens (yellow
lady's slipper) * The skin
symptoms correspond to those of poisoning by Rhus, for which it has been
found an
efficient antidote. *
Nervousness in children; from teething and intestinal troubles. * Debility
after gout. *
Hydrocephaloid symptoms, result of long, exhausting diarrhoea. *
Sleeplessness. * Cerebral
hyperasthesia in young children often the result of overstimulation of brain. Head - Child
cries out at night; is wakeful and begins to laugh and play. -
Headaches of elderly people and during climacteric. Relationship - Compare
: Ambra; Kali brom.; Scutellar.; Valerian; Ignat. - Skin
relatives : Grindelia; Anacard. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth attenuation. - For
Poison Oak, 5 drops of tincture per dose, also locally. Daphne
indica (spurge
laurel) * Acts on
lower tissues, muscles, bones and skin. * Sudden,
lightning jerks in different parts of the body. * Craving
for tobacco. * Burning
in stomach. * Parts of
the body feel separated. [Bapt.] * Fetid
breath, urine, sweat. Head - Feels as
if skull would burst; as if head were separated from body. - Heat in
head, especially in vertex. - Tongue
coated on one side only. [Rhus.] Foul-smelling, ptyalism hot. Urine - Thick,
turbid, yellowish, like rotten eggs. Extremities - Right
toe swollen, painful. - Pain
shoots upward into abdomen and heart. -
Rheumatic pains in thighs and knees. - Cold
feeling on buttocks. - Shooting
pains, shift rapidly worse, cold air. Sleep - Entire
inability to sleep; sometimes caused by aching in bones. - Dreams,
with nightmare. - Dreams
of cats, black cats. - Starting
on falling to sleep with chilliness and clamminess. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bry.; Rhus. - Compare
: Fluor. ac.; Aur.; Mez.; Staph. Dose - First to
sixth attenuation. Digitalis
purpurea (foxglove) * Comes
into play in all diseases where the heart is primarily involved, where the
pulse is weak,
irregular, intermittent, abnormally slow, and dropsy of external and internal
parts. * Weakness
and dilatation of the myocardium. * Its
greatest indication is in failure of compensation and especially when
auricular fibrillation
has set in. * Slow
pulse in recumbent posture, but irregular and dicrotic on sitting up. *
Auricular flutter and fibrillation especially when subsequent to rheumatic
fever. * Heart
block, very slow pulse. * Other
symptoms of organic heart disease, such as great weakness and sinking of
strength, faintness,
coldness of skin, and irregular respiration; cardiac irritability and ocular
troubles after
tobacco; jaundice from induration and hypertrophy of the liver, frequently
call for Digitalis. * Jaundice
with heart disease. * Faint,
as if dying. * Bluish
appearance of face. * Cardiac
muscular failure when asystole is present. *
Stimulates the heart's muscles, increases force of systole, increases length. *
Prostration from slight exertion. *
Collapse. Mind -
Despondency; fearful; anxious about the future. - Dullness
of sense. - Every
shock strikes in epigastrium. -
Melancholia, dull lethargic with slow pulse. Head - Vertigo,
when walking and on rising, in cardiac and hepatic affections. - Sharp,
shooting frontal pain, extending into nose, after drinking cold water or
eating icecream. -
Heaviness of head, with sensation as if it would fall backward. - Face
bluish. -
Confusion, fullness and noise in head. - Cracking
sounds during a nap. - Blue
tongue and lips. Eyes - Blueness
of eyelids. - Dark
bodies, like flies, before eyes. - Change
in acuteness of perception of shades of green. - Objects,
appear green and yellow. -
Mydriasis; lid margins red, swollen, agglutinated in morning. -
Detachment of retina. - Dim
vision, irregular pupils, diplopia. Stomach - Sweet
taste with constant ptyalism. -
Excessive nausea, not relieved by vomiting. -
Faintness, great weakness in stomach. - Burning
in stomach extending to oesophagus. - After
cold water or ice-cream, sharp pain in forehead, extending to nose. -
Faintness and vomiting from motion. -
Discomfort, even after a small quantity of food, or from mere sight or smell. -
Tenderness of epigastrium. - Copious
salivation. -
Neuralgic pain in stomach, unconnected with taking food. Abdomen - Pain in
left side apparently in descending colon and under false ribs. - Severe
abdominal pains, pulsation in abdominal aorta, and epigastric constriction. -
Enlarged, sore, painful liver. Stool - White,
chalk-like, ashy, pasty stools. -
Diarrhoea during jaundice. Urine -
Continued urging, in drops, dark, hot, burning, with sharp cutting or
throbbing pain at neck of
bladder, as if a straw was being thrust back and forth; worse at night. -
Suppressed. -
Ammoniacal, and turbid. -
Urethritis, phimosis, strangury. - Full
feeling after urination. -
Constriction and burning, as if urethra was too small. -
Brick-dust sediment. Female -
Labor-like pains in abdomen and back before menses. - Uterine
haemorrhage. Male - Nightly
emission [Digitalin], with great weakness of genitals after coitus. -
Hydrocele; scrotum enlarged like a bladder. -
Gonorrhoea, balanitis [Merc.], with oedema of prepuce. -
Dropsical swelling of genitals. [Sulph.] - Enlarged
prostate. Respiratory - Desire
to take a deep breath. -
Breathing irregular, difficult; deep sighing. - Cough,
with raw, sore feeling in chest. -
Expectoration sweetish. - Senile
pneumonia. - Great
weakness in chest. -
Dyspnoea, constant desire to breathe deeply, lungs feel compressed. - Chronic
bronchitis; passive congestion of the lungs, giving bloody sputum due to
failing myocardium. - Cannot
bear to talk. -
Haemoptysis with weak heart. Heart - The
least movement causes violent palpitation, and sensation as if it would cease
beating, if he moves.
[Opposite; Gels.] - Frequent
stitches in heart. -
Irregular heart especially of mitral disease. Very slow pulse. Intermits;
weak. - Cyanosis. -
Inequality of pulse; it varies. - Sudden
sensation as if heart stood still. Pulse weak, and quickened by least
movement. -
Pericarditis, copious serous exudation. - Dilated
heart, tired, irregular, with slow and feeble pulse. -
Hypertrophy with dilatation. - Cardiac
failure following fevers. - Cardiac
dropsy. Extremities - Swelling
of the feet. - Fingers
go to sleep easily. - Coldness
of hands and feet. -
Rheumatic pain in joints. - Shining,
white swelling of joints. - Muscular
debility. -
Nocturnal swelling of fingers. -
Sensation in legs as if a red hot wire suddenly darted through them
(Dudgeon). Sleep - Starts
from sleep in alarm that he is falling from a height. -
Continuous sleepiness. Fever - Sudden
flushes of heat, followed by great nervous weakness. Skin -
Erythema, deep red, worse on back, like measles. - Blue
distended veins on lids, ears, lips and tongue. -
Dropsical. - Itching
and jaundiced. Modalities - Worse,
when sitting erect, after meals and music. - Better,
when stomach is empty; in open air. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Serpentaria. -
Incompatible : China. - Compare
: Nerium odorum (resembles in heart effects Digitalis, but also has an action
like Strychnia
on spinal cord. Spasms appear more in upper part of body. Palpitation; weak
heart will be
strengthened by it. Lock-jaw). - Adonia;
Crataegus (a true heat tonic); Kalmia; Spigel.; Liatris; Compare also;
Digitoxinum (Digitalis
dissolved in Chloroform; which has yellow vision very marked, and distressing nausea,
aggravated by champagne and aerated waters.) Nitri. spir. dulc. increases
action of Digit. -
Ichthyotoxin. - Eel
Serum. (Experiments show great analogy between the serum and the venom of
vipera. Indicated
whenever the systole of the heart is insufficient, decompensated valvular
disease, irregular
pulse due to fibrillation of the auricle. asystole, feeble, frequent,
irregular pulse, dyspnoea
and scanty urine. Liver enlarged, dyspnoea, albuminuria. No oedema). -
Convallaria (heart disease with vertigo and digestive disturbances). - Quinidin
- Isomeric methoxyl compound. -
-(Restores normal rhythm in auricular fibrillation, often supplements the
action of Digitalis. Two doses
of 3 grains each, three hours apart-if no symptoms of cinchonism develop, 4
doses 6 grs.
each daily. /C. Harlan Wells./ Paroxysmal tachycardia. Establishes normal
heart rhythm at least
temporarily, less in valvular lesions.) Dose - The
third to thirtieth attenuation will bring about reaction when the drug is homoeopathically
indicated; but for palliative purposes the physiological dosage is required. - For this
purpose, the tincture made from the fresh plant, in doses of five to twenty
drops, when the
cardiac stimulation is desired, or the infusion of 1 1/2 per cent. - Dose,
one-half to one ounce if the diuretic action is wanted. - The
tincture may be given on sugar or bread, and nothing liquid be taken for
twenty minutes before or
after its administration. - Of the
powdered leaves, 1/2 to 2 grains in capsules. -
Digitoxin 1-250 grain. - No
matter what form of digitalis is given the dose should be reduced as soon as
the pulse rate has
been lowered to 80 beats a minute and the normal rhythm has been partially or completely
restored. - Under
such conditions a good rule is to cut the dose in half and still more if
there be a sudden
falling off of the urinary output. Dioscorea
villosa (wild yam) * As a
remedy for many kinds of pain, especially colic, and in severe, painful
affections of abdominal
and pelvic viscera; it ranks with the polychrests of the Materia Medica. * Persons
of feeble digestive powers; tea-drinkers, with much flatulence. * Gall
stone colic. Mind - Calls
things by the wrong name. Head - Dull
pain in both temples; better pressure, but worse afterwards. - Buzzing
in head. Stomach - Mouth
dry and bitter in morning, tongue coated, no thirst. - Belching
of large quantities of offensive gas. -
Neuralgia of stomach. - Sinking
at the pit of the stomach; pyrosis. - Pain
along sternum and extending into arms. -
Eructations of sour, bitter wind, with hiccough. - Sharp
pain in epigastrium, relieved by standing erect. Abdomen - Pains
suddenly shift to different parts; appear in remote localities, as fingers
and toes. -
Rumbling, with emission of much flatus. - Griping,
cutting in hypogastric region, with intermittent cutting in stomach and small intestines. - Colic;
better walking about; pains radiate from abdomen, to back, chest, arms;
worse, bending
forwards and while lying. - Sharp
pains from liver, shooting upward to right nipple. - Pain
from gall-bladder to chest, back, and arms. - Renal
colic, with pain in extremities. - Hurried
desire for stool. Heart - Angina
pectoris; pain back of sternum into arms; labored breathing; feeble action of
heart. - Especially
with flatulence and pain through chest and tightness across. Rectum -
Haemorrhoids, with darting pains to liver; look like bunches or grapes or red
cherries; protrude
after stool, with pain in anus. -
Diarrhoea (worse in morning), yellowish, followed by exhaustion, as if flatus
and feces were hot. Male -
Relaxation and coldness of organs. - Pains
shoot into testicles from region of kidneys. -
Strong-smelling sweat on scrotum and pubes. -
Emissions in sleep, or from sexual atony, with weak knees. Female - Uterine
colic; pains radiate from uterus. - Vivid
dreams. Respiratory - Tight
feeling all along sternum. - Chest
does not seem to expand on breathing. -
Short-winded. Extremities - Lameness
in back; worse, stooping. - Aching
and stiffness in joints. -
Sciatica; pains shoot down thigh; worse, right side; better, when perfectly
still. - Felons
in beginning, when pricking is first felt. - Nails
brittle. - Cramps
in flexors of fingers and toes. Modalities - Worse,
evening and night, lying down, and doubling up. Better, standing erect,
motion in open air;
pressure. Relationship -
Antidotes: Chamom.; Camph. - Compare
: Colocy. (differs in modalities) - ; Nux;
Cham.; Bry. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Diosma
lincaris (buku-from
cape of good hope) * Pathogenically
it produces : Somnolence; nervous insomnia; night sweats. * Erratic
pains, with bad humor, desire to weep or fear of sickness. * Violent
vertigo. *
Cephalalgia, chiefly frontal, radiating to the occiput. * Eyes
brilliant, with lachrymation or itching, the conditions accompanied by a
species of stupefaction,
with hardness of hearing or noises from aural pressure. * Earthy
face with disseminated rosaceous eruption. * Nausea,
fetid breath, with sensation of emptiness. *
Sensation of meteorism, with stinging pains in the spleen. * Painful
sensation in the abdomen, with pubic pressure - the pressure of the clothing becomes
insupportable, with emission of high-colored, bloody urine. * Frequent
yellow diarrhoea, worse at night. *
Catamenia abundant, anticipating, sometimes metrorrhagic in type; crampy
pains on ingesting
food. *
Sensation of heat or of cold in the hands, with convulsive movements of the
fingers. * Weakness
of the legs, aggravated by sitting down. Clinically,
this pathogeny should be useful in cerebral affections with dullness or stupefaction;
in convulsive or epileptiform attacks; in hysteria; in hepatitis (cirrhosis
or atrophy);
in hematuria with ovarian or uterine lesions. In
splenitis, where it should surpass Ceanothus. Mental
disorders in nervous or ascetic individuals, particularly where there is
constant fear of death, or
erotic or maniacal attacks. Sudden
fright, with trembling and weakness of the legs. (Dr. C. Leal La Rota.) Diphtherinum (potentized
diphtheritic virus) * Adapted
to patients prone to catarrhal affections of respiratory organs, scrofulous individuals. *
Diphtheria, laryngeal diphtheria, post-diphtheritic paralysis. *
Malignancy from the start. * Glands
swollen; tongue red, swollen; breath and discharge very offensive. *
Diphtheritic; membrane thick, dark. *
Epistaxis; profound prostration. * Swallows
without pain, but fluids are vomited or returned by the nose. Relationship - Compare
: Diphtherotoxin (Cahis) (Chronic bronchitis with rales. Cartier suggests it
in the vago-paralytic
forms of Bronchitis of the aged or in toxic bronchitis after grip.) Dose -
Thirtieth, two hundredth or C.M. potency. - Must not
be repeated too frequently. Dolichos
pruriens (cowhage) * A
right-sided medicine, with pronounced liver and skin symptoms. * A
general intense itching without eruption. * Exalted
nervous sensibility. * Senile
pruritus. *
Haemorrhoidal diathesis. Throat - Pain in
throat, worse swallowing, below right angle of jaw, as if splinter were
imbedded vertically. - Pain in
gums prevents sleep. Abdomen - Colic
from getting feet wet. -
Constipation, with intense itching; bloated abdomen. - White
stools. - Swelling
of liver. -
Haemorrhoids, with burning sensation. Skin - Intense
itching, with no swelling or rash; worse across shoulders, also about elbows
and knees and
hairy parts. -
Jaundice. - Yellow
in spots; itching excessively at night. - Herpes
zoster. [Ars.] Modalities - Worse,
at night, scratching, right side. Relationship - Compare
: Rhus; Bell.; Hep.; Nit. ac.; Fagopyr. Dose - Sixth
potency. -
Tincture, drop doses, in haemorrhoids. Doryphora
decemlineata (colorado
potato-bug) * The
center of this drug's action seems to be in the urinary organs, and hence its employment
in gonorrhoea and gleet. *
Urethritis in children from local irritation and gleet. * Great
trembling in extremities. *
Prostration. * Swelling
of body. * Burning
sensation. Urinary -
Difficult micturition. - Urethra
inflamed, with excruciating pain when urinating. - Pain in
back and loins. - Severe
trembling in limbs. Relationship - Antidote
: Stram. - Compare
: Agar.; Apis; Canth.; Lach.; Coccion. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Drosera
rotundifolia (sundew) * Affects
markedly the respiratory organs and was pointed out by Hahnemann as the principal
remedy for whooping-cough. * Drosera
can break down resistance to tubercle and should therefore be capable of
raising it (Dr.
Tyler). *
Laryngeal phthisis is benefited by it. * Phthisis
pulmonum; vomiting of food from coughing with gastric irritation and profuse expectoration. * Pains
about hip-joint. *
Tubercular glands. Head - Vertigo
when walking in open air, with inclination to fall to the left side. - Coldness
of left half of face, with stinging pains and dry heat of right half. Stomach - Nausea. - Aversion
to and bad effects from acids. Respiratory
organs -
Spasmodic, dry irritative cough, like whooping-cough, the paroxysms following
each other very
rapidly; can scarcely breathe; chokes. - Cough
very deep and hoarse; worse, after midnight; yellow expectoration, with
bleeding from nose
and mouth; retching. Deep, hoarse voice; hoarseness; laryngitis. - Rough,
scraping sensation deep in the fauces and soft palate. -
Sensation as if crumbs were in the throat, of feather in larynx. -
Laryngeal phthisis, with rapid emaciation. -
Harassing and titillating cough in children - not at all through the day, but
commences as soon as
the head touches the pillow at night. -
Clergyman's sore throat, with rough, scraping, dry sensation deep in the
fauces; voice hoarse,
deep, toneless, cracked, requires exertion to speak. - Asthma
when talking, with contraction of the throat at every word uttered. Extremities -
Paralytic pains in the coxo-femoral joint and thighs. -
Stiffness in joints of feet. - All
limbs feel lame. - Bed
feels too hard. Fever - Internal
chilliness; shivering, with hot face, cold hands, no thirst. - Is
always too cold, even in bed. Modalities - Worse,
after midnight, lying down, on getting warm in bed, drinking, singing,
laughing. Relationship - Antidote
: Camph. - Compare
: Fluoroform (2 per cent. watery solution, 2-4 drops, after paroxysms,
considered specific
for whooping-cough.) Ouabain from leaves of Carissa schimperi - arrow poison. (Respiratory
spasm - Whooping cough is cut short in first stage and reduced in frequency
of attacks
and hastens convalescence.) - Chelid.;
Corall.; Cupr.; Castanea; Argent.; Menyanth. Dose - First to
twelfth attenuation. Duboisia
myoporoides (corkwood
elm) * Acts
chiefly on the nervous system, eyes, upper respiratory tract. *
Recommended in pharyngitis sicca, with black, stringy mucus. * It
dilates the pupil, dries the mouth, checks perspiration, causes headache and
drowsiness. * On the
eye it acts more promptly than Atropia, much stronger as a mydriatic. * Red
spots floats in the field of vision. *
Sensation as if stepping on empty space. * Vertigo
with pale face; not gastric in origin. * Scarlet
fever; locomotor ataxia. *
Palliative in exophthalmic goitre. Mind -
Absent-minded, incoherent, silly and nonsensical, memory impaired. Head -
Impossible to stand with eyes shut, tendency to fall backwards. Eyes -
Conjunctivitis, acute and chronic. -
Mydriasis. -
Paralysis of accommodation. -
Hyperaemia of retina with weakness of accommodation, fundus red,
blood-vessels full and tortuous;
pupils dilated, with dim vision. - Pain
over eye, between it and brow. Respiratory - Larynx
dry, voice hoarse, phonation difficult. - Dry
cough with oppressed breathing. Extremities - Loss of
power in limbs, staggers; feels as if he stepped on empty space. -
Trembling, numbness and weakness. Relationship - It
antagonizes Muscarine. Duboisin sulphate 1-100 gr. sedative in mania. - 2-4
milligrams a day. -
Hystero-epilepsy. - Motor
restlessness of insane. (Has been used as a substitute for Atropia in doses
of 1-20 of a grain
hypodermically.) -
Antidotes : Morphia; Pilocarp. - Compare
: Bellad.; Stram.; Hyos. Dose - Third to
twelfth potency. Dulcamara (bitter-sweet) * Hot days
and cold nights towards the close of summer are especially favorable to the
action of
Dulcamara, and is one of the remedies that correspond in their symptoms to
the conditions found as
effects of damp weather, colds after exposure to wet, especially diarrhoea. * It has a
specific relation also to the skin, glands, and digestive organs, mucous
membranes secreting
more profusely while the skin is inactive. * The
rheumatic troubles induced by damp cold are aggravated by every cold change
and somewhat
relieved by moving about. * Results
from sitting on cold, damp ground. * Icy
coldness. *
One-sided spasms with speechlessness. *
Paralysis of single parts. *
Congestive headache, with neuralgia and dry nose. * Patients
living or working in damp, cold basements. [Nat. sulph.] *
Eruptions on hands, arms or face around the menstrual period. Head - Mental
confusion. -
Occipital pain ascending from nape of neck. - Headache
relieved by conversation. - Rejects
things asked for. - Back
part of head chilly, heavy, aching, during cold weather. - Ringworm
of scalp. -
Scaldhead, thick brown crusts, bleeding when scratched. - Buzzing
in head. Nose - Dry
coryza. - Complete
stoppage of nose. - Stuffs
up when there is a cold rain. - Thick,
yellow mucus, bloody crusts. - Profuse
coryza. - Wants
nose kept warm, least cold air stops the nose. - Coryza
of the new born. Eyes - Every
time he takes cold it settles in eyes. - Thick,
yellow discharge; granular lids. -
Hay-fever; profuse, watery discharge, worse in open air. Ears - Earache,
buzzing, stitches, and swelling of parotids. -
Middle-ear catarrh [Merc. dulc.; Kal. mur.] Face - Tearing
in cheek extending to ear, orbit, and jaw, preceded by coldness of parts, and attended
by canine hunger. - Humid
eruption on cheeks and face generally. Mouth - Saliva
tenacious, soapy. - Dry,
rough tongue, rough scraping in throat, after taking cold in damp weather. -
Cold-sores on lips. - Facial
neuralgia; worse, slightest exposure to cold. Stomach - Vomiting
of white, tenacious mucus. - Aversion
to food. Burning thirst for cold drinks. -
Heartburn. - Nausea
accompanies the desire for stool. -
Chilliness during vomiting. Abdomen - Colic from
cold. - Acts
prominently on umbilical region. - Cutting
pain about navel. - Swelling
of inguinal glands [Merc.] Stool - Green,
watery, slimy, bloody, mucus, especially in summer, when the weather suddenly becomes
cold; from damp, cold weather and repelled eruptions. Urine - Must
urinate when getting chilled. -
Strangury, painful micturition. - Catarrh
of bladder from taking cold. - Urine
has thick, mucous, purulent sediment. - Ischuria
from wading with bare feet in cold water. Female -
Suppression of menses from cold or dampness. - Before
appearance of menses, a rash appears on skin, or sexual excitement. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with blotches all over; mammae engorged and sore, delicate,
sensitive to cold. Respiratory - Cough
worse cold, wet weather, with free expectoration, tickling in larynx. - Cough,
hoarse, spasmodic. -
Whooping-cough, with excessive secretion of mucus. - Winter
coughs, dry, teasing. - Asthma
with dyspnoea. - Loose,
rattling cough; worse wet weather. - Must
cough a long time to expel phlegm. - Cough
after physical exertion. Back - Stiff
neck. - Pain in
small of back, as after long stooping. -
Stiffness and lameness across neck and shoulders, after getting cold and wet. Extremities -
Paralysis; paralyzed limbs, feet icy cold. - Warts on
hands. -
Perspiration on palms of hands. - Pain in
shin-bones. -
Rheumatism alternates with diarrhoea. -
Rheumatic symptoms after acute skin eruptions. Skin -
Adenitis. Pruritus, always worse in cold, wet weather. - Herpes
zoster, pemphigus. - Swelling
and indurated glands from cold. -
Vesicular eruptions. -
Sensitive bleeding ulcers. - Little
boils. - Red
spots, urticaria, brought on by exposure, or sour stomach. - Humid
eruptions on face, genitals, hands, etc. - Warts,
large, smooth, on face and palmar surface of hands. -
Anasarca. - Thick,
brown-yellow crusts, bleeding when scratched. Fever - Dry
burning heat all over. -
Chilliness towards evening, mostly in back. - Icy
coldness, with pains. - Dry heat
and burning of skin. -
Chilliness with thirst. Modalities - Worse,
at night; from cold in general, damp, rainy weather. Better, from moving
about, external
warmth. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Cupr. -
Complementary : Baryta carb. -
Incompatible : Bellad.; Laches. - Compare
: Pimpinello - (Bibernell). -
-Respiratory mucous membrane sensitive to draughts, pain and coldness in
occiput and nape. - Whole
body weak; heavy head and drowsiness; lumbago and stiff neck; pain from nape
to shoulder;
chilliness. - Rhus;
Cimicif.; Calc.; Puls.; Bry.; Nat. sulph. Dose - Second
to thirtieth potency. Echinacea
angustifolia (purple
cone-flower) * We are
indebted to the Eclectic school for this remarkable medicine as a
"corrector of blood
dyscrasia". * Acute
auto-infection. * Symptoms
of blood poisoning, septic conditions generally. *
Diarrhoea in typhoid. *
Gonorrhoea. * Boils. *
Erysipelas and foul ulcers. *
Gangrene. * Goitre
with exophthalmic symptoms; full doses, also injecting 5-10 drops into
thyroid gland. * Tendency
to malignancy in acute and subacute disorders. * Last
stages of cancer to ease pain. * Venom
infection. *
Cerebro-spinal meningitis. *
Puerperal infections. * Tired
feeling. * Piles. *
Pustules. * Acts on
vermiform appendix thus has been used for appendicitis, but remember it
promotes suppuration
and a neglected appendicitis with pus formation would probably rupture sooner under its
use. *
Lymphatic inflammation; crushing injuries. * Snake
bites and bites and stings generally. * Foul discharges
with emaciation and great debility. Head -
Confused, depressed. - Aches
with a peculiar periodical flushing of the face, even to the neck; dizziness
and profound
prostration. Nose -
Foul-smelling discharge, membranous formations protruding. - Post-nasal
catarrh with ulceration and fetor. - Nose
feels stuffed up. - Right
nostril raw, bleeding. Mouth - Canker;
gums recede and bleed easily; corners of mouth and lips crack; tongue dry and swollen;
sores; dirty brownish. - Tongue,
lips, and fauces tingle, with sense of fear about heart. [Acon.] - White
coating of tongue, with red edges. - Promotes
the flow of saliva. Throat - Tonsils
purple or black, gray exudation extending to posterior nares and
air-passages. -
Ulcerated sore throat. Stomach - Sour
belching and heartburn. - Nausea;
better lying down. Chest - Pain as
of a lump in chest and under sternum. - Pain in
pectoral muscles. [Aristolochia.] Urine -
Albuminous, scanty, frequent, and involuntary. Female -
Puerperal septicaemia; discharges suppressed; abdomen sensitive and
tympanitic; offensive, excoriating
leucorrhoea. Extremities - Aching
in limbs and general lassitude. Skin -
Recurring boils. -
Carbuncles. -
Irritations from insect bites and poisonous plants. -
Lymphatics enlarged. - Old tibial
ulcers. -
Gangrene. Fever -
Chilliness, with nausea. - Cold
flashes all over back. - Malarial
fever. Relationship - Compare
: Cenchris contortrix; Bothrops; Ars.; Laches.; Baptis.; Rhus; Cistus; Hepar; Calendula. Dose -
Tincture, one to ten drops, every two hours, and larger doses. - Locally,
as a cleansing and antiseptic wash. Elaps
corallinus (coral-snake) * Similar
to snake-poisons generally. * Has very
marked black discharges. Cold things disagree. * Desire
for sweetened buttermilk. * Nausea
and vomiting. *
Prostrating diarrhoea of consumption. * Acidity
of stomach, with faint feeling. * Sudden
pain in stomach. * Spasm of
oesophagus; pharynx constricted; food and liquids suddenly arrested, and then fall
heavily into stomach. * Spasms
followed by paresis. * Cold
feeling in stomach. * Fruits
and ice-water lie very cold. *
Right-sided paralysis. * Must
have oscillatory motion. *
Rheumatic constitutions. * Ear,
nose and throat symptoms important. Mind -
Depressed; imagines he hears someone talking; dreads to be left alone. - Fear of
rain. - Can
speak, but cannot understand speech. - Fears
apoplexy. Head - Violent
headache, extending from forehead to occiput; first one eye, then the other. - Pain in
ears. - Vertigo
with tendency to fall forward. - Weight
and pain in forehead. - Fullness
in head. Eyes - Aversion
to light; letters run together when reading. - Veil
before eyes. - Burning
in lids. - Bloated
around the eyes in the morning. - Large
red fiery spot before eyes. Ears - Cerumen
black and hard, with difficult hearing, or serous greenish discharge,
offensive; buzzing,
and illusion of hearing. - Sudden
attack of nightly deafness, with roaring and crackling in ears, cracking in
ears on swallowing. - Intolerable
itching in ear. Nose - Chronic
nasal catarrh, with fetid odor and greenish crusts. - Ozaena;
yellowish-green discharge. - Mucous
membrane wrinkled; nostrils plugged up with dry mucus. - Pains
from nose to ears on swallowing. - Nostrils
stopped up. - Nasal
bleeding. - Pain at
root of nose. - Eruption
about nose. Throat - Thick,
very offensive, dry, greenish-yellow crusts upon the posterior pharyngeal
wall and extremely
foul breath. -
Spasmodic contraction of oesophagus; passage of fluids arrested. Chest - Coldness
in chest after drinking. -
Haemorrhage from lungs black as ink and watery; stitches in apex of right
lung. - Fainting
caused by stooping. -
Oppression in going upstairs. - Peeling
off of skin from palms and fingers. - Cough,
with terrible pain through lungs. - Worse
right and expectoration of black blood. -
Sensation of a sponge in oesophagus. Stomach - Feels
cold. -
Sensation as if food turned like a corkscrew on swallowing; desire for
sweetened buttermilk. - Acidity
after every mouthful. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea, with black blood. -
Discharge of black blood between menses. - Itching
of vulva and vagina. Sleep - Dreams
about dead persons. Skin - Glands
and skin of axillae affected; itching with tetter. - Tips of
fingers peel off. - Itching
eruption in axillae. Extremities - Icy cold
feet. -
Vesicular eruptions on feet. - Arms and
hands swollen bluish. -
Knee-joints feel sprained. - Pricking
under the nails. Fever - Cold
perspiration all over. - Typhoid
when ulcers have eaten into tissues, and black blood is discharged. Modalities - Worse
eating fruit; cold drinks; wet weather. Relationship - Compare
: Kino from Pterocarpus (Haemoptysis and haemorrhage from intestines). -
Eucalyptus rostrata (offensive dark discharge from right ear). -
Crotalus; Alumen; Carbo; Ars.; Lach. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Elaterium (squirting
cucumber) * This is
an invaluable remedy in violent vomiting and purging, especially if the
evacuations are
copious and watery. * It is a
very efficient remedy in certain forms of dropsy. * Much
yawning and stretching. *
Beriberi; choleraic conditions; urticaria and mental disorders coming on as a
consequence of
suppressed malaria. *
Irresistible desire to wander from home at night. * Effects
of damp weather. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting, with great weakness. - Griping
pains in bowels. Stool - Watery,
copious, forceful. Squirting diarrhoea; frothy, olive green, with cutting in
abdomen. Extremities - Sharp
pains in fingers and thumbs, knees, toes, and instep. - Gouty
pain in great toes. - Pain
extends down extremities; pain in hip-joints with diarrhoea. -
Arthritic nodules. Skin - Smarts,
stings, and burns. -
Dropsical. -
Urticaria from suppressed intermittent. - Skin,
orange color. Fever - Chill
comes on with much yawning and stretching, lasting all through chill. - Pain in
extremities, darting into fingers and toes. - Chills
and fever, with spurting diarrhoea. Modalities - Worse,
from exposure on damp ground. Relationship - Compare
: Bry.; Croton; Gambogia. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - As a
hydragogue cathartic to produce free discharge in dropsies, Elaterin 1-20 of
a grain. -
Palliative only. Eosinum * A remedy
for cancer, polyarthritis. * Proved
in potencies by Dr.B. C. Woodbury. Summary of
symptoms : Redness,
burning and numbness of tongue. Peculiar
sensation of being very tall with tendency to vertigo. Burning in
various parts on skin. Shifting
location after scratching which relieves. Dose - Second
decimal (1 % sol.). Epigea
repens (trailing
arbutus) * Chronic
cystitis, with dysuria; tenesmus after micturition; muco-pus and uric-acid
deposit, gravel,
renal calculi. * Fine
sand in urine of a brown color. * Burning
in neck of bladder whilst urinating and tenesmus afterward. *
Pyelitis, incontinence of urine. * Croaking
noise and rumbling in bowels. Relationship - Compare
: Uva, Chimaph., Lyc.; Pareira. - Epigea
contains Arbutin, also Formic acid. Dose - Tincture
in 5-drop doses every three hours. Epiphegus
virginiana (beechdrop) * A remedy
for sick, neurasthenic, and nervous headaches, especially in women, brought
on or made
worse by exertion, shopping, etc. * Tongue
coated yellow; bitter taste. * Drowsy
after meals. * Loose
stools. *
Subinvolution, with painful menstruation and congestion. Head - Pressing
pain in temples from without inwards, worse, left side. Viscid salivation,
constant inclination
to spit. - Sick
headache coming on when deviating from ordinary pursuits. -
Headaches from nerve tire caused by mental or physical exhaustion, preceded
by hunger. Modalities - Worse,
from working in open air. - Better,
from sleep. Relationship - Compare
: Iris, Melilot.; Sanguinar. Fagus - Beech-nuts - (headache and salivation;
swelling on mouth;
dread of water). Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Equisetum
hyemale (scouring-rush) *
Principal action on the bladder. * A remedy
for enuresis and dysuria. Urinary - Severe,
dull pain and feeling of fullness in bladder, not relieved by urinating. - Frequent
urging with severe pain at the close of urination. - Urine
flows only drop by drop. - Sharp,
burning, cutting pain in urethra while urinating. -
Incontinence in children, with dreams or night-mares when passing urine. -
Incontinence in old women, also with involuntary stools. -
Retention and dysuria during pregnancy and after delivery. - Much
mucus in urine. -
Albuminuria. -
Involuntary urination. Kidney - Deep
pain in region of right kidney, extending to lower abdomen, with urgent
desire to micturate. - Right
lumbar region painful. Modalities - Worse,
right side; movement, pressure, touch, sitting down; better, in afternoon
from lying down. Relationship - Compare
: Hydrangea; Ferr. phos.; Apis; Canth.; Linaria; Chimaph. -
Equisetum contains silica in appreciable quantity. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. - A
decoction, teaspoonful doses, or the tincture in hot water, is found useful
to allay irritability
of urinary tract, calculus, dysuria, etc.; also for pleuritic effusion and
dropsy. Erechthites
hieracifolia (fire-weed) * A
haemorrhagic remedy. *
Epistaxis of bright blood. *
Haemorrhage from any part, especially lungs; always attended by excitement of
the circulation. * Flashes
of heat and coldness. * Scanty
urine, oedema of the extremities. Skin - Symptoms
like Rhus poisoning. Relationship - Compare
: Erig.; Millef.; Hamam.; Rhus. Dose -
Tincture. - Locally
for Poison Oak. Erigeron
canadense (fleabane) *
Haemorrhages are caused and cured by this remedy. *
Persistent haemorrhage from the bladder. *
Haemorrhage from the uterus, with painful micturition. * Profuse
bright-red blood. * Pain in
left ovary and hip. * Chronic
gonorrhoea, with burning micturition; continual dribbling. *
Dysentery, with soreness and burning in bladder. *
Tympanites. Female -
Metrorrhagia, with violent irritation of rectum and bladder, and prolapsus
uteri. -
Bright-red flow. -
Menorrhagia; profuse leucorrhoea; bloody lochia returns after least motion,
comes in gushes;
between periods, leucorrhoea with urinary irritation; pregnant women with
"weak uterus;"
a bloody discharge on slight exertion. - Bleeding
haemorrhoids; nosebleed instead of menses. [Bry.] Modalities - Worse,
left side. Relationship -
Terebinthina similar. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - Oil of
Erigeron 1x internally for tympanites. - An enema
of one dram of the oil with the yolk of an egg and pint of milk will reduce
the most
enormous tympanites. Eriodictyon
californicum (yerba
santa) * A remedy
for asthmatic and bronchial affections. *
Bronchial phthisis, with night-sweats and emaciation. * Asthma
relieved by expectoration. * Cough
after influenza. * Furthers
absorption of effusion in plural cavity. * Appetite
poor and impaired digestion. * Whooping
cough. Head - Dizzy,
feels intoxicated. - Pressure
outwards; worse, occiput. - Pain in
ears. - Coryza. - Burning
in throat. - Foul
mouth in morning. - Coryza
with dizziness and sneezing. Respiratory -
Wheezing; asthma, with coryza and mucous secretions. - Dull
pain in right lung. - Burning
in fauces. - Chronic
bronchitis, bronchial tuberculosis, with profuse, easily raised bronchial
secretion, giving
relief. Male - Sore,
dragging in testicle, could not bear any pressure; better gentle support. Relationship - Compare
: Grind.; Aral.; Eucalyp.; Ipec. Dose - Tincture
in doses of 2 to 20 drops and attenuations. Eryngium
aquaticum (button
snake-root) * A remedy
for urinary disorders. *
Strangury, etc., with nervous erethism. * Thick,
yellow mucous discharges. *
Influenza. *
Uridrosis, sweat of urinous odor in evening. Respiratory - Cough,
with sense of constriction. - Smarting
in throat and larynx. Urinary - Tenesmus
of bladder and urethra. -
Difficult and frequent micturition. - Pain
behind pubes. -
Spasmodic stricture. - Renal
colic. [Pareira; Calc.] Congestion of kidneys with dull pain in back, running
down the ureters
and limbs. -
Irritable bladder from enlarged prostate gland, or from pressure of uterus. Male -
Discharge of prostatic fluid from slight causes. - Seminal emissions
without erections, with lassitude. [Dioscor.; Phos. ac.] Relationship - Compare
: Conium; Cannab.; Dios.; Ocim.; Clemat. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Eschscholtzia
californica (california
poppy) *
Experiments upon animals showed it to act more powerfully than morphine which
is contained
in the plant. * It
causes general weakness, torpor, accelerated respiration, complete paralysis
of the limbs. * Slowing
of circulation. A
soporific remedy which is harmless. Use the
tincture. Eucalyptus
globulus (blue
gum-tree) *
Eucalyptus is a powerful antiseptic and destructive to low forms of life, a
stimulating expectorant
and an efficient diaphoretic. * Atonic
dyspepsia, gastric and intestinal catarrh. * A remedy
with marked effects on catarrhal processes, malaria, and intestinal
disturbance. *
Influenza. * Fevers
of a relapsing character. * Produces
diuresis and great increase of urea. *
Haemorrhages internally and locally. [Hamam.] * Typhoid. * Symptoms
of exhaustion and toxaemia. * Conditions
of the mucous surfaces of the air passages, genito-urinary organs and
gastrointestinal tract. * A
gastro-intestinal irritant with pain in stomach and upper intestines several
hours after eating. Head -
Exhilaration. - Desire
for exercise. - Dull congestive
headache. - Coryza;
sore throat. - Eyes
smart and burn. Nose -
Stuffed-up sensation; thin, watery coryza; nose does not stop running;
tightness across bridge. - Chronic
catarrhal, purulent and fetid discharge. - Ethmoid
and frontal sinus involved. Throat - Relaxed,
aphthous condition of mouth and throat. -
Excessive secretion of saliva. - Burns,
feels full. - Constant
sensation of phlegm in throat. -
Enlarged, ulcerated tonsils and inflamed throat. (Use tincture locally). Stomach - Slow
digestion. - Much
fetid gas. - Beating
and goneness with pulsation in epigastric arteries. - Spleen
hard and contracted. - Pain in
epigastrium and upper abdomen ameliorated by food. -
Malignant disease of stomach with vomiting of blood and sour fluid. Abdomen - Acute diarrhoea. - Aching
pains in bowels with feeling of impending diarrhoea. -
Dysentery, with rectal heat; tenesmus; haemorrhage. -
Diarrhoea; stools thin, watery, preceded by sharp pains. - Typhoid
diarrhoea. Urinary - Acute
nephritis complicating influenza. -
Haematuria. -
Suppurative inflammation of kidneys. - Urine
contains pus and is deficient in urea. - Bladder
feels loss of expulsive force. - Burning
and tenesmus; catarrh of bladder; diuresis; urethral caruncle. -
Spasmodic stricture; gonorrhoea. Respiratory - Asthma,
with great dyspnoea and palpitation. - Moist
asthma. -
Expectoration white, thick mucus. -
Bronchitis in the aged. -
Bronchorrhoea. [Bals. Peru.] - Profuse
expectoration of offensive muco-pus. -
Irritative cough. -
Whooping-cough in rachitic children. - Fetid
form of bronchitis, bronchial dilatation and emphysema. Female -
Leucorrhoea, acrid, fetid. - Ulcer
around orifice of urethra. Extremities -
Rheumatic pains; worse at night, walking or carrying anything. - Stiff,
weary sensation. - Pricking
sensation, followed by painful aching. - Nodular
swellings over metacarpal and metatarsal joints. Skin -
Glandular enlargements and nodular swelling over joints. - Foul and
indolent ulcers. - Herpetic
eruptions. Fever -
Elevation of temperature. -
Continued and typhoid fevers. - Scarlet
fever (protective and curative). -
Discharges show a tendency to foulness, high temperature, accelerated but not
strong pulse. - Use the
tincture. Relationship - Compare
: Oil of Eucalyptus. -
-(Produces remarkable bodily exhaustion, no desire for any motion, unable to
do any real mental
work, study, etc. The volatile oil possesses, in common with other terpenes,
the property
of converting water, in presence of air and sunlight, into hydrogen peroxide,
or to convert
oxygen into ozone, which is the explanation usually given of its deodorizing
and antiseptic
properties. /Merrel./ Locally, in catarrhal affections, especially when of a suppurating
or putrid nature.) Eucalyptus tereticoris (menstrual cough and prostration). Eucalyptol
(depresses temperature of healthy body more than Quinine; acts on kidneys
like Terebinth.);
Anacard.; Hydrast.; Kali sulph. Eucalyptus neutralizes ill effects of
Strychnin. Angophora
- Red Gum - (dysentery, pains, tenesmus; better lying flat on face; obstinate constipation). -
Eucalyptus rostrata; Kino. Dose - Tincture
in one to 20 drop doses, and lower potencies. - Also Oil
of Eucalyptus in five-drop doses. Eugenia
jambos (rose-apple) * Eugenia
produces a state of intoxication like alcohol. *
Everything appears beautiful and larger; excitement soon changing to
depression. * Acne,
simple and indurated. * The
pimples are painful for some distance around. * Acne
rosacea. * Nausea,
better smoking. Comedones. Head - Headache
as if a board were lying on right side. -
Talkative. - Hot
lachrymation. Extremities - Nightly
cramp in soles of feet. [Cupr.; Zing.] Skin cracks about toes. - Fissures
between toes. - Skin
recedes from the nails, forming pus. Relationship - Compare
: Eugenia chekun - Myrtus chekan (chronic Bronchitis); Antim.; Berb. aquif. Euonymus
atropurpurea (wahoo,
burning bush) *
Brunettes more easily affected, producing headache, mental disturbances and
much distress in hepatic
and renal region; albuminuria. *
Migraine. * Passive
Congestion and torpor of liver; chronic catarrhal affections of stomach and intestines. * Weak
heart. * Chronic
rheumatism and gout. Mind - Mental
confusion, despondent, irritable; loss of memory, unable to recall familiar
names. Head - Heavy
frontal headache. - Sore,
tired feeling; bruised feeling of scalp. - Pain
over right eye extending back through the head. - Bilious
headache; coated tongue, bad taste, constipation. - Vertigo,
obscure vision and gastric derangement, associated with albuminuria. - Headache
over eyebrows. Stomach - Mouth
dry, pasty taste; thirsty, stomach full and uncomfortable. Abdomen - Flatus
and pain. - Anus
very sore and burning. -
Constipation with haemorrhoids and severe backache. -
Diarrhoea; stools variable and profuse, bloody. - Pain
about umbilical region. Urinary - Urine
scanty, high-colored; acidity increased, poured out rapidly. Back - Dull
pain between shoulders and about renal and splenic region; pain in lumbar
region better
lying down. Extremities - Aching
in all joints, especially ankles. - Feet
feel swollen and tired. Modalities - Better
cool draught, pressure. - Worse
evening. Relationship - Euonymus
Europoea-Spindle-tree (Liver disorders, biliousness, lumbago, gastric derangements
with albuminuria. Cutting pains in malar bones, tongue, penis up to bladder); Podophyl;
Ammon. pic.; Chel.; Euonymin 1x trit. (albuminuria). Dose - Tincture
and lower attenuations. Eupatorium
aromaticum (pool-root) * Nervous
erethism; restlessness and morbid watchfulness. * Hysteria
and chorea. * Low
fevers, with extreme restlessness. Aphthous
disease. Sore mouth
in infants. Vomiting
of bile, pain in stomach, headache, and fever. Relationship - Lapsana
communis-Nipple-wort - useful in sore nipples and piles. - Hyosc.;
Passiflor.; Hydr. mur. Dose -
Tincture, locally, in sore mouth and sore nipples. -
Internally, tincture to third attenuation. Eupatorium
perfoliatum (thoroughwort) * Known as
"Bone-set", from the prompt manner in which it relieves pain in
limbs and muscles
that accompanies some forms of febrile disease, like malaria and influenza. *
Eupatorium acts principally upon the gastro-hepatic organs and bronchial
mucous membrane. * It is a
boon in miasmatic districts, along rivers, marshes, etc., and in all
conditions where there is a
great deal of bone-pain. * Cachexia
from old chronic, bilious intermittents. * Worn-out
constitutions from inebriety. *
Sluggishness of all organs and functions. *
Bone-pains, general and severe. * Soreness. * Marked
periodicity. [Ars.; China; Cedron.] Head -
Throbbing pain. - Pressure
as if a cap of lead pressed over the whole skull. - Vertigo;
sensation of falling to left. - Vomiting
of bile. - Top and
back of head with pain and soreness of eyeballs. -
Periodical headache, every third and seventh day. -
Occipital pain after lying down, with sense of weight. Mouth - Cracks
in corners of mouth, yellow coated tongue, thirst. Stomach - Tongue
yellow. - Taste
bitter. - Hepatic
region sore. - Great
thirst. - Vomiting
and purging of bile, of green liquid several quarts at a time. - Vomiting
preceded by thirst. -
Hiccough. [Sulph. ac.; Hydrocy. ac.] Avoids tight clothing. Stool -
Frequent, green watery. - Cramps. -
Constipated, with sore liver. Respiratory - Coryza,
with sneezing. -
Hoarseness and cough, with soreness in chest; must support it. -
Influenza, with great soreness of muscles and bones. - Chronic
loose cough, chest sore; worse at night. - Cough
relieved by getting on hands and knees. Fever -
Perspiration relieves all symptoms except headache. - Chill
between 7 and 9 a.m. , preceded by thirst with great soreness and aching of
bones. - Nausea,
vomiting of bile at close of chill or hot stage; throbbing headache. - Knows
chill is coming on because he cannot drink enough. Extremities - Aching
pain in back. Aching in bones of extremities with soreness of flesh. Aching
in arms and
wrists. - Swelling
of left great toe. - Gouty
soreness and inflamed nodosities of joints, associated with headache. -
Dropsical swelling. Modalities - Worse,
periodically. - Better,
by conversation, by getting on hands and knees. Relationship - Compare
: Bryon.; Sepia.; Natr. mur.; Chelidon. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (bilious
fever; insatiable
thirst; bitter vomiting at close of chill; also constipation of children). Dose -
Tincture, to third attenuation. Eupatorium
purpureum (queen of
the meadow) *
Albuminuria, diabetes, strangury, irritable bladder, enlarged prostate are a
special field for this
remedy. *
Excellent in renal dropsy. * Chills
and pains run upwards. *
Impotency and sterility. *
Homesickness. Head -
Left-sided headache with vertigo. - Pain
from left shoulder to occiput. - Sick
headache beginning in morning, worse afternoon and evening, worse in cold
air. Urinary - Deep,
dull pain in kidneys. - Burning
in bladder and urethra on urinating. -
Insufficient flow; milky. -
Strangury. -
Haematuria. - Constant
desire; bladder feels dull. - Dysuria. - Vesical
irritability in women. Diabetes insipidus. Back - Weight
and heaviness in loins and back. Female - Pain
around left ovary. -
Threatened abortion. - External
genitals feel as though wet. Fever - No
thirst during chill, but much frontal ache. - Chill
commences in back. - Violent
shaking, with comparatively little coldness. -
Bone-pains. Relationship - Compare
: Senecio; Cannab. sat.; Helon.; Phos. ac.; Triticum; Epigea. Dose - First
potency. Euphorbia
lathyris (gopher-plant,
caper spurge) * The fresh
milky juice is exceedingly acrid when applied to the skin and the fruit is
highly purgative
and poisonous. * The
juice causes redness, itching, pimples, sometimes gangrene. * The
symptoms point to its use in erysipelas. * Poison
Oak, etc. *
Rheumatic pains during rest. *
Paralytic, weakness in joints. Mind - Delirium
and hallucinations. - Stupor,
coma. Eyes - Almost
closed from oedema of lids. Nose - End of
nose very much inflamed externally. - Very
sensitive and oedematous mucous membranes with ulceration. Face - At first
ruddy glow on cheeks, afterwards death-like pallor. - Cold
perspiration in beads on forehead. - Red,
puffed, and in spots suppurating. -
Erythema, beginning on face, gradually extending into the hair parts, and
then spreading over whole
body, taking eight days to do so; eruption glossy, rough oedematous, with
burning and
smarting; aggravated by touch and cold air; ameliorated by close room and
sweet-oil applications. - Fine
bran-like desquamation. -
Sensation of cobwebs. - Stinging,
smarting, and burning of face when touched. Mouth - Tongue
coated, slimy; acrid taste. - Breath
cold, musty odor. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting of copious clear water, intermingled with white, gelatinous
lumps. Stool - Drastic
purgation from large doses; mild laxative condition from smaller doses;
followed several
weeks afterwards by obstinate constipation. - Stools
of white, transparent, gelatinous mucus; later mingled with blood. Urine - Copious
flow of urine. Male -
Inflammation of scrotum resulting in deep acrid ulcers, with intense itching
and burning; worse,
touching the parts from washing. Respiratory - Labored
breathing. - Breath
cold, musty odor. - Cough;
first, a hacking, as from inhalation of sulphur; later on, paroxysmal, like
whoopingcough, in regular
paroxysms, ending in diarrhoea and vomiting, with sleepiness between each paroxysm. Heart - Weak and
fluttering heart-action. - Pulse
120, full, bounding, somewhat irregular. Sleep -
Restlessness at night. - Sleep
disturbed, anxious dreams. Fever -
Temperature increased. - Body
bathed in profuse perspiration, standing out like beads on forehead; later,
cold, clammy
perspiration on forehead. Skin -
Erythema, beginning on uncovered parts, on face, and spreading over whole
body; glossy, rough,
oedematous, with burning and smarting. - Fine
bran-like desquamation following in the wake of the erythema. - Eruption
rough, scaly, smarting, and burning; when scratched forms deep, ragged
ulcers; skin where
ulcerated remains red. Modalities - Worse,
touch and cold air; better, close room and sweet-oil application. Relationship -
Antidoted by Rhus tox. (skin symptoms) - ;
Veratr. alb. (vomiting, purging, cough and coma). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Euphorbium
officinarum (spurge-the
resinous juice of euphorbia resinifera) * An
irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. * Burning
pain in bones. * Pains in
limbs and paralytic weakness in the joints. *
Important respiratory and skin symptoms. * Terrible
burning pains. * Pains of
cancer. *
Everything appears larger than it really is. Head - Acute
mania. - Violent,
pressive headache. Face -
Erysipelas; yellow blisters. - Burning
in cheek; worse, left. - Eyes
inflamed and agglutinated in morning; Red swelling of cheeks. - Nasal
pruritus with mucous secretions from naso-pharynx. Stomach - Great
hunger. -
Sialorrhoea (profuse salty saliva). -
Waterbrash. - Thirst
for cold drinks. Abdomen - Sunken;
spasmodic, flatulent colic. - Stools
fermented, profuse, clayey. - Feels
hollow. Respiratory -
Breathing oppressed, as if chest were not wide enough. -
Spasmodic, dry cough, day and night, with asthma. - Violent,
fluent coryza, with burning and cough. - Constant
cough, with stitches from pit of stomach to sides of chest. - Croup,
dry, hollow, cough. - Warm
feeling in chest, as if hot food had been swallowed. Extremities -
Paralytic pains. - Pain in
hip-joint and coccyx. Skin -
Erysipelatous inflammation, especially of the cheek. - Biting
and stinging, red, swollen. -
Vesicular erysipelas. -
Carbuncle; old, torpid, indolent ulcers with biting, lancinating pain. - Old
torpid ulcer, pustules; gangrene. [Echinac.; Secale.] Ulcerating carcinoma
and epithelioma
of the skin. Relationship - Compare
: Euphorbia amygdaloides-Wood Spurge (in pain in antrum, illusion of smell, odor of
mice. Sense of taste blunted. Diarrhoea; stools difficult, with painful anal
spasm). -
Euphorbia corollata-Large Flowering Spurge-(a diaphoretic expectorant and
cathartic of the old school
in gastro-enteric disturbance, with deathly nausea. Vomiting of food, water,
and mucus and
copious evacuations. Attacks recur after short intermissions. Feeling of
clawing in stomach;
cold sweat). (Verat. alb.) -
Euphorbia marginata-Snow on the mountain-(Honey from the flowers is
poisonous, detected
by the hot, acrid taste. The milky juice produces skin symptoms like Rhus). -
Euphorbia pilulifera-Pillbearing Spurge-(Humid asthma, cardiac dyspnoea,
hay-fever, and bronchitis.
Urethritis, with intense pain on urinating, and much urging. Acrid
leucorrhoea; worse
least movement. Haemorrhages from sunstroke and traumatism). - Compare,
also : Psoralea-A Columbian plant-(Pain of cancer, ulcers. Leucorrhoea fetid. Pruritus.
Uterine tumors.) Croton; Jatropha; Colchic. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Opium. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Euphrasia
officinalis (eyebright) *
Manifests itself in inflaming the conjunctival membrane especially, producing
profuse lachrymation. * Patient
is better in open air. *
Catarrhal affections of mucous membranes especially of eyes and nose. * Profuse
acrid lachrymation and bland coryza; worse, evening. * Hawking
up of offensive mucus. Head - Bursting
headache with dazzling of eyes. -
Catarrhal headache, with profuse discharge from eyes and nose. Nose -
-Profuse, fluent coryza, with violent cough and abundant expectoration. Eyes -
-Catarrhal conjunctivitis; discharge of acrid matter. - The eyes
water all the time. - Acrid
lachrymation; bland coryza. [Opposite : Cepa.] -
Discharge thick and excoriating. [Mercur. thin and acrid.] - Burning
and swelling of the lids. - Frequent
inclination to blink. - Free
discharge of acrid matter. - Sticky
mucus on cornea; must wink to remove it. - Pressure
in eyes. - Little
blisters on cornea. -
Opacities. -
Rheumatic iritis. - Ptosis.
[Gels.; Caust.] Face - Redness
and heat of cheeks. -
Stiffness of upper lip. Stomach - Vomiting
from hawking mucus. - Nausea
and bitterness after smoking. Rectum -
Dysentery. - Prolapse
ani. - Pressure
down in anus when sitting. -
Constipation. Female - Menses
painful; flow lasts only an hour or day; late, scanty, short. -
Amenorrhoea, with ophthalmia. Male -
Spasmodic retraction of genitals, with pressure above pubic bone. -
Condyloma and sycotic excrescences. -
Prostatitis. -
Nocturnal irritability of bladder; dribbling urine. Respiratory - Frequent
yawning when walking in open air. - Profuse,
fluent coryza in morning, with much cough and expectoration. -
Influenza. - Gags when
clearing the throat in morning. -
Whooping-cough only in day-time, with profuse lachrymation. Skin - First
stage of measles; eye symptoms marked. -
Consequence of external injuries. Sleep - Yawning
when walking in open air. - Sleepy
during day. Fever - Chilly
and cold. - Sweat
mostly on chest, at night during sleep. Modalities - Worse,
in evening, indoors, warmth; south winds; from light. - Better,
from coffee, in dark. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Puls. - Compare
: Hydrophyllum-Burr -flower-(catarrhal inflammation of eyes; hot lachrymation with
itching, swollen lids, dull headache; also for effects of Poison-Oak); Cepa;
Ars.; Gels.; Kali hyd.;
Sabadilla. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Eupionum (wood-tar
distillation) * Marked
female symptoms, and backache. * A remedy
for uterine displacements. * Pain in
back, followed by a bland leucorrhoea. * Menses
too early and copious; flow thin. * Intense
sweat from slightest exertion. *
Disgusting dreams. *
Sensation as if whole body were made of jelly. Head - Vertigo;
everything turns round on sitting up in bed. - Heat at
vertex; stitches from vertex down limbs into abdomen and genitals. - Sore
painful spots on head. - Painful
pulsation in forehead. Female - Burning
in right ovary. Gushing leucorrhoea. - Chronic
tubal disease. - Uterine
flexions. - Menses
too early and copious. - During
menses, irritable and disinclined to talk; burning and stitches in chest and
heart. - After
menses, yellow leucorrhoea, with severe backache. - When
pain in back ceases, the discharge gushes out. - Sore
pain between labia during urination. - Pruritus
pudendi; labia swollen. Extremities - Cramps
in the calves; worse at night. Back - Sacrum
pains, as if broken. - Severe
backache; must lean against something for support. - Pains
extended into pelvis. Relationship -
Kreosot.; Graph.; Lach. Dose - Third
potency. Fabiana
imbricata (pichi) * A South
American shrub cultivated in Southern California. * It is a
terebrinthine diuretic. * It has
also tonic and chologogue properties, used in the treatment of nasal catarrh,
jaundice, dyspepsia
and to increase the secretion of bile (Albert Schneider). * Useful
in the uric acid diathesis, cystitis, gonorrhoea, prostatitis, dysuria,
vesical catarrh with
suppurative prostatic conditions; post-gonorrhoeal urinary conditions;
cholelithiasis and liver
affections. * Vesical
tenesmus and burning after urination. *
Excoriating urine and calculi. Dose - Ten to
twenty drops of the tincture. Fagopyrum
esculentum (buckwheat) * Its
action on the skin, producing pruritus, is very marked. * Visible
pulsation of arteries. * Fluent
coryza. *
Offensive excretions. * Itching
erythema. * Pruritus
senilis. *
Post-nasal catarrh; dry crusts, granular appearance of posterior nares with
itching. Head -
Inability to study or remember. -
Depressed and irritable. - Itching
of eyes and ears. - Pains
deep in head, with upward pressure. - Itching
in and around eyes and ears. - Head
hot, better bending backward, with tired neck. -
Occipital headache. - Bursting
pains. - Cerebral
hyperaemia. Nose - Sore,
red, inflamed. - Fluent
coryza, with sneezing, followed by dryness and crust formation. Eyes - Itching
and smarting, swelling, heat and soreness. Throat - Soreness
and feeling of excoriation, deep down pharynx. - Uvula
elongated, tonsils swollen. Stomach -
Eructations of scalding, hot, acid, watery substance; better, coffee. - Bad
taste in the morning. -
Persistent, morning nausea. -
Drooling. Heart - Pain
around heart, better lying on back, extending to left shoulder and arm. -
Throbbing in all arteries after retiring. -
Palpitation with oppression. - Pulse
irregular, intermittent, rapid. - Light
feeling in chest. Female - Pruritus
vulvae, with yellow leucorrhoea, worse, rest. - Burning
in right ovary. Extremities -
Stiffness and bruised sensation in the muscles of the neck, with sensation as
if nape of neck could not
support head. - Pain in
shoulder, with pain along fingers. - Vehement
itching in arms and legs; worse towards evening. - Feet
numb and pricking. -
Streaking pains in arms and legs. Skin - Itching;
better by bathing in cold water; worse scratching, touch and retiring. - Sore red
blotches. - Blind
boils. - Itching
of knees and elbows and hairy portions. - Itching
of hands, deep in. -
Vesicular, pustular, phlegmonous dermatitis. - Skin
hot, swollen. Modalities - Better,
cold water, coffee; worse, in afternoon; from sunlight, scratching. Relationship - Compare
: Dolichos; Bovista; Urtica. Dose - Third
potency and 12x. Fel tauri (ox-gall) *
Increases the duodenal secretion, emulsifies fats and increases the
peristaltic action of the intestines. *
Liquefies bile and acts as a purgative and chologogue. *
Disordered digestion, diarrhoea, and pain in nape of neck are among its chief
symptoms. *
Obstruction of gall ducts. * Biliary
calculi. *
Jaundice. Stomach -
Eructations, gurgling in stomach and epigastric region. - Violent
peristaltic movements. - Tendency
to sleep after eating. Relationship - Compare
: Merc. dulc.; Cholesterin. - In
Biliary Lithiasis, China. Calculobili-Triturate Gall stones-10-12x (Gall
stones). Dose - Lower
triturations. - Purified
oxgall 1 to 10 gr. Ferrum
iodatum (iodide of
iron) *
Scrofulous affections, glandular enlargements, and tumors call for this
remedy. * Crops of
boils. * Acute
nephritis following eruptive diseases. * Uterine
displacements. * Body
emaciated Anemia Exophthalmic goitre following suppression of menses. * Debility
following drain upon vital forces. * Impetigo
of the cheek. Stomach - Food
seems to push up into throat, as if it had not been swallowed. Abdomen -
Fullness, even after a little food; stuffed feeling, as if she could not lean
forward. Throat - Sore, as
if of a splinter, shooting in different directions. - Hoarse. Respiratory - Coryza;
discharge of mucus from nose, trachea, and larynx. - Pressure
beneath sternum. -
Scrofulous swelling of nose. - Chest
feels oppressed. -
Haemoptysis. Urinary - Urine
dark. - Sweet
smelling. - Crawling
sensation in urethra and rectum. -
Sensation as if urine were stopped at fossa navicularis. -
Difficulty in retaining urine. -
Incontinence in anemic children. Female - On
sitting, feeling as if something pressed upward in vagina. - Much
bearing down. - Retroversion
and prolapse of uterus. -
Leucorrhoea like boiled starch. - Menses
suppressed or scanty. - Itching
and soreness of vulva and vagina. Dose - Third
trituration. - Does not
keep long. Ferrum
magneticum (loadstone) * Marked
symptoms in intestinal tract. * Pain in
nape of neck. *
Paralytic weakness. * Small
warts on hands. Stomach - During a
meal, flatulence; afterwards lassitude taciturn and hot, pain in epigastrium, especially
on breathing. Abdomen -
Movements and grumbling in abdomen. - Loose
evacuations with much flatulency, especially left side with pullings in legs. - Abundant
and frequent emission of fetid flatus. Dose - Third
potency. Ferrum
metallicum (iron) * Best
adapted to young weakly persons, anaemic and chlorotic, with pseudo-plethora,
who flush
easily; cold extremities; oversensitiveness; worse after any active effort. * Weakness
from mere speaking or walking though looking strong. * Pallor
of skin, mucous membranes, face, alternating with flushes. * Orgasms
of blood to face, chest, head, lungs, etc. *
Irregular distribution of blood. *
Pseudo-plethora. * Muscles
flabby and relaxed. Mind -
Irritability. - Slight
noises unbearable. - Excited
from slightest opposition. - Sanguine
temperament. Head - Vertigo
on seeing flowing water. - Stinging
headache. - Ringing
in ears before menses. -
Hammering, pulsating, congestive headache; pain extends to teeth, with cold
extremities. - Pain in
back of head, with roaring in neck. - Scalp
painful. - Must
take down the hair. Eyes - Watery,
dull red; photophobia; letters run together. Face -
Fiery-red and flushed from least pain, emotion, or exertion. Red parts become
white, bloodless
and puffy. Nose - Mucous
membrane relaxed, boggy, anaemic, pale. Mouth - Pain in
teeth; relieved by icy-cold water. - Earthy,
pasty taste, like rotten eggs. Stomach -
Voracious appetite, or absolute loss of appetite. - Loathing
of sour things. - Attempts
to eat bring on diarrhoea. - Spits up
food by the mouthful. [Phos.] Eructations of food after eating, without
nausea. - Nausea
and vomiting after eating. - Vomiting
immediately after eating. Vomiting after midnight. Intolerance of eggs. -
Distention and pressure in the stomach after eating. - Heat and
burning in stomach. - Soreness
of abdominal walls. -
Flatulent dyspepsia. Stool -
Undigested, at night, while eating or drinking, painless. -
Ineffectual urging; stool hard, followed by backache or cramping pain in
rectum; prolapsus recti;
itching of anus, especially young children. Urine -
Involuntary; worse daytime. - Tickling
in urethra extending to bladder. Female - Menses
remit a day or two, and then return. -
Discharge of long pieces from uterus. - Women
who are weak, delicate, chlorotic, yet have a fiery-red face. - Menses
too early, too profuse, last too long; pale, watery. -
Sensitive vagina. - Tendency
to abortion. - Prolapse
of vagina. Respiratory - Chest
oppressed; breathing difficult. - Surging
of blood to chest. -
Hoarseness. - Cough
dry, spasmodic. -
Haemoptysis. [Millefol.] - With the
cough pain in occiput. Heart -
Palpitation; worse, movement. - Sense of
oppression. - Anaemic
murmur. - Pulse
full, but soft and yielding; also, small and weak. Heart suddenly bleeds into
the blood vessels,
and as suddenly draws a reflux, leaving pallor of surface. Extremities -
Rheumatism of the shoulder. - Dropsy
after loss of vital fluids. - Lumbago;
better, slow walking. - Pain in
hip-joint, tibia, soles, and heel. Skin - Pale;
flushes readily; pits on pressure. Fever - General
coldness of extremities; head and face hot. - Chill at
4 a.m. - Heat in
palms and soles. - Profuse,
debilitating sweat. Modalities - Better,
walking slowly about. - Better
after rising. - Worse,
while sweating; while sitting still. - After
cold washing and overheating. - Midnight
aggravation. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ars.; Hep. -
Complementary. - : Chin.;
Alum.; Hamamel. - Compare
: Rumex (similar in respiratory and digestive sphere and contains organic
iron.) - Ferrum
aceticum (alkaline urine in acute diseases. Pain in right deltoid. Epistaxis;
especially adapted to
thin, pale, weak children who grow rapidly and are easily exhausted; varices
of the feet;
copious expectoration of greenish pus; asthma; worse, sitting still and
lying; phthisis, constant
cough, vomiting of food after eating, haemoptysis). - Ferrum
arsenicum (enlarged liver and spleen, with fever; undigested stool;
albuminuria). - Simple
and pernicious anaemia and chlorosis. - Skin
dry. - Eczema,
psoriasis, impetigo. (Use 3x trituration.) - Ferrum
bromatum (sticky, excoriating leucorrhoea; uterus heavy and prolapsed, scalp
feels numb). - Ferrum
cyanatum (neuroses with irritable weakness and hypersensitiveness, especially
of a periodical
character; epilepsy; cardialgia, with nausea, flatulence, constipation,
alternating with
diarrhoea; chorea). - Ferrum
magneticum (small warts on hands) - Ferrum
muriaticum. (Arrested menstruation; tendency to seminal emissions or copious urination
at puberty; very dark, watery stools; diphtheria; phlegmonous erysipelas;
pyelitis; haemoptysis
of dark, clotty blood; dyspareunia; pain in right shoulder, right elbow, and marked
tendency to cramps and round red spots on cheeks; bright crystals in urine.
Anaemia, 3x, after
meals. Tincture 1-5 drops 3 times daily for chronic interstitial nephritis.) - Ferrum
sulphuricum. (Watery and painless stools; menorrhagia pressing, throbbing
between periods
with rush of blood to head. Basedow's disease. Erethism. Pain in gall-bladder; toothache;
acidity; eructation of food in mouthfuls) - ; Ferrum
pernitricum (cough, with florid complexion); Ferrum tartaricum (cardialgia;
heat at cardiac
orifice of stomach). - Ferrum
protoxalatum (Anaemia). - Use 1x
trit. - Compare
also; Graph.; Mangan.; Cupr. Dose - States
of debility where the blood is poor in hematin require material doses;
plethoric, haemorrhagic
conditions call for small doses, from the second to the sixth potency. Ferrum
phosphoricum (phosphate
of iron) * In the
early stages of febrile conditions, it stands midway between sthenic activity
of Aconite
and Bell, and the asthenic sluggishness and torpidity of Gels. * The
typical Ferr. phos. subject is not full blooded and robust, but nervous,
sensitive, anaemic
with the false plethora and easy flushing of Ferrum. *
Prostration marked; face more active than Gels. * The
superficial redness never assumes the dusky hue of Gels. * Pulse
soft and flowing; no anxious restlessness of Acon. *
Susceptibility to chest troubles. *
Bronchitis of young children. * In acute
exacerbation of tuberculosis, a fine palliative of wonderful power. *
Corresponds to Grauvogl's Oxygenoid Constitution, the inflammatory, febrile,
emaciating, wasting
consumptive. The remedy
for first stage of all febrile disturbances and inflammations before
exudation sets in;
especially for catarrhal affections of the respiratory tract. 3x
increases haemoglobin. In pale,
anaemic subjects, with violent local congestions. Haemorrhages,
bright from any orifice. Head - Soreness
to touch, cold, noise jar. - Rush of
blood to head. - Ill
effects of sun-heat. -
Throbbing sensation. - Vertigo. - Headache
better cold applications. Eyes - Red,
inflamed, with burning sensation. - Feeling
as of sand under lids. -
Hyperaemia of optic disc and retina, with blurred vision. Ears - Noises. -
Throbbing. - First
stage of otitis. - Membrana
tympani red and bulging. - Acute
otitis; when Bellad. fails, prevents suppuration. Nose - First
stage of colds in the head. - Predisposition
to colds. -
Epistaxis; bright red blood. Face - Flushed;
cheeks sore and hot. - Florid
complexion. - Facial
neuralgia; worse, shaking head and stooping. Throat - Mouth
hot; fauces red, inflamed. -
Ulcerated sore throat. - Tonsils
red and swollen. -
Eustachian tubes inflamed. - Sore
throat of singers. - Subacute
laryngitis with fauces inflamed and red (2x). - After
operations on throat and nose to control bleeding and relieve soreness. - First
stage of diphtheria. - Ranula
in vascular, sanguine constitutions. Stomach - Aversion
to meat and milk. - Desire
for stimulants. - Vomiting
of undigested food. - Vomiting
of bright red blood. - Sour
eructations. Abdomen - First
stage of peritonitis. -
Haemorrhoids. - Stools
watery, bloody, undigested. - First
stage of dysentery, with much blood in discharges. Urinary - Urine
spurts with every cough. -
Incontinence. -
Irritation at neck of bladder. -
Polyuria. - Diurnal
enuresis. Female - Menses
every three weeks, with bearing-down sensation and pain on top of head. -
Vaginismus. - Vagina
dry and hot. Respiratory - First
stage of all inflammatory affections. -
Congestions of lungs. -
Haemoptysis. - Short,
painful tickling cough. - Croup. - Hard,
dry cough, with sore chest. -
Hoarseness. -
Expectoration of pure blood in pneumonia. [Millefol.] Cough better at night. Heart -
Palpitation; pulse rapid. - First
stage of cardiac diseases. - Short,
quick, soft pulse. Extremities - Stiff
neck. -
Articular rheumatism. - Crick in
back. -
Rheumatic pain in shoulder; pains extend to chest and wrist. - Whitlow. - Palms
hot. - Hands
swollen and painful. Sleep - Restless
and sleepless. - Anxious
dreams. - Night
sweats of anaemia. Fever - Chill
daily at 1 p.m. - All
catarrhal and inflammatory fevers; first stage. Modalities - Worse,
at night and 4 to 6 p.m. ; touch, jar, motion, right side. - Better,
cold applications. Relationship - Compare
: (Oxygenoid Constitution. Acon; China; Arsenic; Graphit.; Petrol.) Ferrum Pyrophosph..
(congestion of brain and headache following great loss of blood; tarsal
cysts) - ; Acon.;
Gelsem.; China. Dose - Third to
twelfth potency. Ferrum
picricum (picrate
of iron) * Is
considered a great remedy to complete the action of other medicines. * The
symptom that specially calls for it is failure of the function of an organ
under exertion; e.g. , the
voice fails after public speaking. * Acts
best in dark-haired patients, plethoric, with sensitive livers. * Warts
and epithelial growths; corns with yellowish discoloration. * Senile
hypertrophy of the prostate. Epistaxis. * Chronic
deafness and tinnitus due to gout. * Meatus
dry. *
Pseudo-leucaemia. Ears - Deafness
before menses. -
Crackling in ears and low-pitched voice. - Vascular
deafness. - Dental
neuralgia, radiating towards ears and eyes. - Humming
in ears as from telegraph wires. -
Tinnitus. Stomach -
Indigestion, furred tongue, headache after meals, especially in bilious,
dark-haired persons. Urinary - Pain
along entire urethra. - Frequent
micturition at night, with full feeling and pressure in rectum. Smarting at
neck of bladder
and penis. [Barosma.] -
Retention of urine. Extremities - Pain in
right side of neck and down right arm. -
Locomotor ataxia, ocular stage. - Hands
covered with warts. Dose - Second
and third trituration. Ficus
religiosa (ashwathya) * This
East Indian drug causes and cures haemorrhages of many kinds. *
Haematemesis, menorrhagia, haemoptysis, etc. * Bloody
urine. Head -
Melancholic-quiet; burning at vertex; vertigo and slight headache. Stomach - Nausea,
vomiting of bright red blood; pain and sick feeling in stomach. Respiratory -
Difficult breathing; cough with vomiting of blood; pulse very weak. Relationship - Compare
: Acalypha; Millefol.; Thlaspi; Ipecac. Dose - First potency. Filix mas (male
fern) * A remedy
for worm symptoms, especially with constipation. *
Tapeworm. *
Soporific conditions. * Torpid
inflammations of lymphatic glands. (Maceration of fresh root.) *
Pulmonary tuberculosis in young patients, no fever, with limited, ulcerated
lesions, formerly
classified as scrofula. Eyes -
Blindness, monocular amblyopia. Abdomen - Bloated. -
-Gnawing-pain; worse eating sweets. -
Diarrhoea and vomiting. - Worm
colic, with itching of nose, pale face, blue rings around eyes. - Painless
hiccough. Relationship - Compare
: Aspidium Alhamanticum. - -Panna
-3 doses, 2 grammes each, all in half hour, fasting in a glass of milk. -
Tasteless and will remove tape worm. - Cina;
Granat.; Kousso. Dose - First to
third potency. - For the
expulsion of tapeworm, a full dose of 1/2 to 1 dram of the Oleoresin,
fasting. Fluoricum
acidum (hydrofluoric
acid) *
Especially adapted to chronic diseases with syphilitic and mercurial history. * Glabella
region bloated. * Acts
especially upon lower tissues, and indicated in deep, destructive processes,
bedsores, ulcerations,
varicose veins, and ulcers. * Patient
is compelled to move about energetically. *
Complaints of old age, or the prematurely aged, with weak, distended blood
vessels. *
Hob-nailed liver of alcoholics. * Goitre
(Dr. Woakes) (Kali fluoride produced bronchocele in dogs). * Early
decay of teeth. * Old
cases of nightly fevers, coming on periodically. Mind -
Indifference towards those loved best; inability to realize responsibility;
buoyancy. - Mentally
elated and gay. Head -
Alopecia. - Caries
of skin. - Pressure
on sides of head from within outward. - Caries
of ossicles and mastoid, with copious discharge; worse warmth. [Silica; worse
cold.] -
Exostosis. Eyes -
Sensation as of wind blowing through eyes. -
Lachrymal fistula. - Violent
itching of inner canthus. Nose - Chronic
nasal catarrh with ulceration of the septum; nose obstructed and dull heavy
pain in forehead. Mouth - Dental
fistula, with persistent bloody, salty discharge. -
Syphilitic ulceration of throat, which is very sensitive to cold. - Teeth
feel warm. - Affects
teeth and bones of upper jaw. Stomach -
Heaviness and weight in stomach heat in stomach before meals. - Sour
eructations. - Averse
to coffee, wants fancy dishes. - Stomach
symptoms relieved by tight clothes. - Desire
for highly seasoned food. - Craves
cold water, hungry. - Warm
drinks produce diarrhoea. Abdomen - Soreness
over liver. - Flatus
and eructations. Stool - Bilious
diarrhoea, with aversion to coffee. Male - Burning
in urethra. - Sexual
passion and desire increased with erections at night, during sleep. - Swollen
scrotum. Urine - Scanty,
dark. - In
dropsy, produces frequent and free discharge, with great relief. Female - Menses
copious, frequent, too long. -
Ulceration of uterus and os. - Copious
and excoriating leucorrhoea. -
Nymphomania. Respiratory -
Oppression of chest, difficult breathing, great dyspnoea. -
Hydrothorax. Extremities -
Inflammation of joints of fingers. - Feeling
as of a splinter under nail. - Nails
crumble. - Caries
and necrosis, especially of long bones. -
Coccygodynia. - Ulcer
over tibia. Skin - Varicose
veins. - Naevi. - Ulcers;
red edges and vesicles. -
Decubitus; worse, warmth. -
Syphilitic rupia. - Itching
of cicatrices. - Feels as
if burning vapor were emitted from pores. - Itching
especially of the orifices, and in spots, worse warmth. - Nails
grow rapidly. -
Periosteal abscess. - Profuse,
sour, offensive perspiration. - Syphilitic
tubercles. - Dropsy
of limbs in old, feeble constitutions. - Atony of
capillary and venous system. - Tissues
bloated. Modalities - Worse,
warmth, morning, warm drinks. - Better,
cold while walking. Relationship - Compare
: Thiosinaminum (action on cicatricial tissues; adhesions, strictures,
tumors); Calc.
fluor.; Silica. -
Complementary : Silica. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Formalinum (aqueous
solution (35 per cent) of formaldehyde gas) * Is a
powerful disinfectant and deodorant; a potent poison. * Prevents
growth and kills almost any pathogenic micro-organism. * It seems
to have the peculiar property of eating into malignant tumors, leaving the surrounding
healthy tissue uncharred and unchanged. * A plug
of cotton wool soaked in a 20 per cent. solution of Formaldehyde, and applied
for a few hours,
will produce a necrotic slough, which must be scraped away before the next application,
otherwise it hardens. Mind -
Forgetfulness. - Anxiety. -
Unconscious. Head - Coryza;
eyes water; vertigo. Mouth -
Ptyalism, thick saliva; loss of taste. Stomach - Food
feels as if it were a ball in stomach. - Burning
in mouth and stomach. Abdomen - Intense
urging to stool, watery stools. Urinary - Anuria;
albuminous urine. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea. Laryngismus stridulus. Whooping-cough. Fever - Chills
in forenoon, followed by long fever. - Bones
ache during whole paroxysm. - During
fever forgets where he was. Skin - Puckers
skin like leather; wrinkles; scales off. - Eczema
in neighborhood of wound. - Damp
sweat most marked on right upper extremity. Relationship - Antidote
: Ammonia water. - Compare
: Ammonium formaldehyde, known commercially as Cystogen. (Dose, five to seven
grains two to four times daily, dissolved in hot water, after meals. Prevents
the decomposition
of urine in the bladder, kidneys, and ureters. Turbid urine rendered clear
and non-irritating;
phosphatic deposits dissolved, and growth of pyogenic bacteria arrested). - Also,
Urotropin. (A diuretic and solvent of uric acid concretions; relieves
cystitis associated with
putrefaction. Three to five grains well diluted. When administered invariably
appears in the
cerebro-spinal fluid and therefore advised in threatened meningeal
infection.) Dose - As vapor
in hot water in respiratory affections; 1 per cent. spray, otherwise 3x
potency. Formica
rufa (crushed
live ants) * An
arthritic medicine. * Gout and
articular rheumatism; pains worse, motion; better, pressure. * Right
side most affected. * Chronic
gout and stiffness in joints. * Acute
outbursts of gouty poisons, especially when assuming the neuralgic forms. *
Tuberculosis, carcinoma, and lupus; chronic nephritis. *
Complaints from overlifting. *
Apoplectic diseases. * Has a
marked deterrent influence on the formation of polypi. Head - Vertigo. - Headache
with cracking in left ear. - Brain
feels too heavy and large. -
Sensation as if a bubble burst in forehead. -
Forgetful in the evening. -
Exhilarated. - Coryza
and stopped-up feeling in nose. -
Rheumatic iritis. - Nasal
polypi. Ears - Ringing
and buzzing. - Cracking
in left ear with headache. - Parts
around ear feel swollen. - Polypi. Stomach - Constant
pressure at the cardiac end of the stomach, and a burning pain there. - Nausea,
with headache, and vomiting of yellowish bitter mucus. - Pain
shift from stomach to vertex. - Gas
cannot be passed. Abdomen
and stool - In the
morning, difficult passages of small quantities of flatus; afterwards
diarrhoea-like urging in
the rectum. - Pain in
bowels before stool, with shuddering chilliness. -
Constriction in the anus. - Drawing
pain around navel before stool. Urine - Bloody,
albuminous, with much urging; quantities of urates. Respiratory -
Hoarseness, with dry, sore throat; cough worse at night, with aching in
forehead and constrictive
pain in chest; pleuritic pains. Sexual - Seminal
emissions; weakness. -
"Slothful to venery". Extremities -
Rheumatic pains; stiff and contracted joints. - Muscles
feel strained and torn from their attachment. - Weakness
of lower extremities. -
Paraplegia. - Pain in
hips. -
Rheumatism comes on with suddenness and restlessness. Sweat does not relieve. - Relief
after midnight and from rubbing. Skin - Red,
itching and burning. -
Nettle-rash. - Nodes
around joints. [Ammon. phos.] - Profuse
sweat without relief. Modalities - Worse,
cold and cold washing, dampness, before a snowstorm. - Better,
warmth, pressure, rubbing. - Combing
hair. Relationship - Compare
: Formic acid. (Chronic myalgia. Muscular pains and soreness. Gout and
articular rheumatism,
which appear suddenly. Pains usually worse on right side, motion and better from
pressure. Failing vision. Increases muscular strength and resistance to
fatigue. Feels stronger
and more "fit" in ordinary walking. Marked diuretic effect, greater
elimination of products of
disassimilation, particularly urea. Tremor. Tuberculosis, chronic nephritis
and carcinoma,
lupus, etc., have been treated successfully with injections of Formic acid of
a dilution
corresponding to the 3d and 4th centesimal. In prescribing it for varicose
veins, polypi,
catarrh, Dr.J. H. Clarke orders an ounce or two of a solution of Formic acid
in the proportion
of one part of the acid to eleven of distilled water. Of this one teaspoonful
is taken in a
tablespoonful of water after food once or twice daily. Pain in aponeurosis
and muscles of head, neck
and shoulders before a snowstorm.) - Rhus;
(Dulcam, Urtica and Juniperus contain Formic acid), Wood alcohol, when taken
as a constituent
of a beverage so common in these prohibition days, is not eliminated easily
and is slowly
converted into Formic acid, attacking the brain and causes death or
blindness. - Dr.
Sylwestrowicz of the Hering Research Laboratory of Hahnemann College,
Philadelphia contributes
his experience with Formic Acid, as follows : -
"The best field for the formic acid treatment are cases of atypical
gout. - Under
this classification are to be mentioned disturbances in the muscles such as
myositis, periostitic
processes of the bones in form of doughy swellings, changes of the fascias
such as Dupyutren's
contraction, skin troubles such as chronic eczema, psoriasis and loss of
hair, kidney
disturbances such as subacute and chronic nephritis. - In these
cases formic acid in 12x and 30x, hypodermically 1 cc. is indicated at
intervals of 2-4 weeks. - Eight
till twelve days after the first injection an aggravation is often noticed. - In acute
rheumatic fever and acute gonorrhoeic arthritis formic acid 6x, every six
days 1 cc., sometimes
12x in sensitive patients shows often splendid results abolishing the pains
and preventing
reoccurrence. - Chronic
arthritis needs a special discussion. - Clinical
experiments of the Hering research Laboratory of the Hahnemann Medical
College of
Philadelphia on a great number of cases of arthritis with formic acid showed
that it preferably
acts on the ligaments, capsula and bursa of the joints. - Such
kind of cases respond very readily to treatment. - The
prognosis depends to a large extent upon the etiology of the case. - The most
satisfactory cases are chronic arthritis in connection with gouty diathesis. - Chronic
arthritis following an attack of acute rheumatic fever shows also remarkable
results although
often pains of a neuralgic character persisting in certain spots are very
stubborn. - Finally
chronic arthritis of traumatic nature can be cured by formic acid. - In the
latter case formic acid 6x showed quicker and better results than 12x or 30x
which are
indicated in the previous cases. - In
general the disappearance of the stiffness of the joint is the first sign of
improvement. - Then the
pain and swelling cease gradually in 1-6 months time. - The
prognosis of the formic acid treatment is not so favorably in chronic
arthritis in which deformans
processes have already taken place on the articular surfaces. - Such
processes in the beginning can be checked completely, advanced cases
frequently show an
improvement. - But
there is always the possibility that this improvement is only temporary. - This is
particularly to be expected in the cases of the so-called arthritis deformans
in which even the
inflammations on the ligaments and capsula are of a very progressive
character". Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth attenuation. Fragaria
vesca (wood-strawberry) * Acts on
digestion and mesenteric glands. * Prevents
formation of calculi, removes tartar from teeth and prevents attacks of gout. * The
fruit has refrigerant properties. *
Strawberries produce symptoms of poisoning in certain susceptible
individuals, such as urticarial
rashes (strawberry anaphylaxis). * Here
give Fragaria high potency. Chilblains;
worse during hot weather. Lack of
mammary secretion. Mouth - Tongue
swollen; strawberry tongue. Skin -
Urticaria; petechial and erysipelatous eruptions. - Swelling
of whole body. Relationship - Compare
: Apis. Calcarea. Franciscea
uniflora (manaca) * Chronic
stiffness of the muscles. *
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism. * Syphilis
and rheumatism, great heat over body, much aching, better sweat. * Pain in
back of head and spine; band-like feeling around head. *
Pericarditis with rheumatism. *
Rheumatic pains in feet and lower part of legs. * Urine
contains uric acid. Dose - Tincture
of Fluid Extract 10 to 60 minims. Fraxinus
americana (white
ash) *
Enlargement of the uterus. * Fibrous
growths, subinvolution, and prolapse. * Uterine
tumors, with bearing-down sensations. * Fever
sores on lips. * Cramps
in feet. * Cold
creeping and hot flashes. *
Infantile eczema. Head -
Throbbing pain in back of head. -
Depression, with nervous restlessness, anxiety. - Hot spot
on top of head. Female - Uterus
enlarged, and patulous. - Watery,
unirritating leucorrhoea. - Fibroids
with bearing-down sensation, cramping in feet, worse in afternoon and night. -
Dysmenorrhoea. Abdomen -
Tenderness in left inguinal region; bearing-down pain, extending down thigh. Relationship - Compare
: Fraxinus excelsior-European Ash -(Gout; rheumatism. Infusion of ash-leaves. Rademacher). -
Galega-(Goat's Rue-Backache; debility; anaemia and impaired nutrition.
Increases the quantity
and quality of the milk in nursing women, also the appetite). -
Epiphegus; Sepia; Lilium. Dose - Ten to
fifteen drops of tincture, three times a day. Fuligo
ligni (soot) * Acts on
glandular system, mucous membranes and obstinate ulcers, epidermis, tetters, eczema. * Chronic
irritations of mucous membranes of mouth; pruritus-vulvae; uterine
haemorrhage; cancer,
especially of scrotum-chimney sweeper's cancer; epithelial cancers; cancer of
womb with
metrorrhagia; sadness, thoughts of suicide. Relationship - Compare
: Kreosot. Dose - Sixth
trituration. Fucus
vesiculosus (sea kelp) * A remedy
for obesity and non-toxic goitre; also exophthalmic. *
Digestion is furthered and flatulence diminished. *
Obstinate constipation; forehead feels as if compressed by an iron ring. * Thyroid
enlargement in obese subjects. Relationship - Compare
: Phytol.; Thyroidine; Badiaga; Iodum. Dose -
Tincture, five to sixty drops three times a day before meals. Fuchsinum (a
coloring substance used in adulteration of wine) * Produces
redness of ears, deep red discoloration of mouth swollen gums, with burning
and tendency
to salivation; deep red urine, albuminous, and light red, profuse diarrhoea,
with abdominal
pains. * Cortical
substance of kidneys degenerated. * Useful
in cortical nephritis with albuminuria. Dose - 6x to
30th potency. Galanthus
nivalis (snow-drop) * Proving
by Dr.A. Whiting Vancouver. Faintness,
sinking sensations. Sore dry
throat with dull headache. Half
conscious and worried feeling during sleep. Heart weak
with sensation of collapse as if she must fall. Pulse very
irregular, rapid and uneven, violent palpitation. Systolic
murmur at apex. Therapeutically-decided
benefit in cases of Mitral Regurgitation with broken down compensation. Dose - First
potency to fifth. Galium
aparine (goose-grass) * Galium
acts on the urinary organs, is a diuretic and of use in dropsies, gravel and
calculi. * Dysuria
and cystitis. * Has
power of suspending or modifying cancerous action. * Has
clinical confirmation of its use in cancerous ulcers and nodulated tumors of
the tongue. *
Inveterate skin affections and scurvy. * Favors
healthy granulations on ulcerated surfaces. Dose - Fluid
extract; half-dram doses, in cup of water or milk, three times a day. Gallicum
acidum (gallic acid) * Should
be remembered as a remedy in phthisis. * It
checks the morbid secretions, gives tone to the stomach, and increases the
appetite. * Passive
haemorrhages when pulse is feeble and capillaries relaxed, cold skin. *
Haematuria. *
Haemophilia. * Itching
of skin. * Pyrosis. Mind - Wild
delirium at night; very restless, jumps out of bed; sweats; is afraid to be
alone; is rude and abuses
every one. Head - Pain in
back of head and neck. - Thick,
stringy discharge from nose; photophobia with burning of lids. Respiratory - Pain in
lungs; pulmonary haemorrhage; excessive expectoration. - Much
mucus in throat in the morning. - Dry at
night. Urinary - Kidneys
painful, distress along ureters into bladder. - Dull
heavy pain in bladder, directly over pubis. - Urine
loaded with thick, cream-colored mucus. Rectum - Copious
stool; anus feels constricted. - Faint
feeling after stool. - Chronic
mucous discharges. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Iod.; Phos. Dose - First
trituration and pure acid 2 to 5 grain doses. Gambogia (gummi
gutti) * The use
of this drug in Homoeopathy has been confined to its action on the alimentary tract. * It
produces a diarrhoea very similar to Croton. * From its
pathogenesis, it is very evident that it has very intense and definite action especially
on the gastro-enteric tract. Head - Heavy,
with inertia, and drowsiness. - Itching
and burning in eyes; lids stick together, with sneezing. Gastro-enteric
symptoms - Feeling
of coldness at edge of teeth. - Great
irritability of the stomach; burning, smarting, and dryness of the tongue and
throat. - Pain in
the stomach after food. -
Tenderness in epigastrium. - Pain and
distention of abdomen from flatulence, after stool. - Rumbling
and rolling. -
Dysentery, with retained scybala, with pain in sacral region. -
Diarrhoea, with sudden and forcible ejection of bilious stools. - Tenesmus
after, with burning at anus. -
Ileo-caecal region sensitive to pressure. - Profuse,
watery diarrhoea in hot weather, particularly old people. - Pain in
coccyx. Modalities - Worse,
towards evening and at night. Relationship - Compare
: Croton; Aloes; Pod. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Gamboge
painted on the chest in lung tuberculosis is considered by Abrams specific
and incipient
cases are symptomatically cured in several weeks. Gaultheria
procumbens (wintergreen) *
Inflammatory rheumatism, pleurodynia, sciatica, and other neuralgias, come
within, the sphere of
this remedy. * Cystic
and prostatic irritation, undue sexual excitement, and renal inflammation. Head -
Neuralgia of head and face. Stomach - Acute
gastritis, severe pain in epigastrium; prolonged vomiting. -
Uncontrollable appetite, notwithstanding irritable stomach. -
Gastralgia from nervous depression. (Give five drops of 1x of Oil.) Skin - Smarting
and burning. - Intense
erythema, worse, cold bathing; better, olive oil and cool air blowing on
part. Relationship - Compare
: Spiraea. -
Gaultheria contains Arbutin. - Salycyl.
acid. Methylium salicylicum (an artificial Gaultheria oil for rheumatism,
especially when the
salicylates cannot be used. Pruritus and epididymitis, locally). - After
Cantharis in burns. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Gelsemium
sempervirens (yellow
jasmine) * Centers
its action upon the nervous system, causing various degrees of motor
paralysis. * General
prostration. *
Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness, and trembling. * Slow
pulse, tired feeling, mental apathy. *
Paralysis of various groups of muscles about the eyes, throat, chest, larynx,
sphincter, extremities,
etc. *
Post-diphtheritic paralysis. * Muscular
weakness. * Complete
relaxation and prostration. * Lack of
muscular co-ordination. * General
depression from heat of sun. *
Sensitive to a falling barometer; cold and dampness brings on many
complaints. * Children
fear falling, grab nurse or crib. * Sluggish
circulation. * Nervous
affections of cigarmakers. *
Influenza. * Measles. *
Pellagra. Mind - Desire
to be quiet, to be left alone. -
Dullness, languor, listless. - "discerning
are lethargied. - "
Apathy regarding his illness. - Absolute
lack of fear. -
Delirious on falling to sleep. -
Emotional excitement, fear, etc., lead to bodily ailments. - Bad
effects from fright, fear, exciting news. - Stage
fright. - Child
starts and grasps the nurse, and screams as if afraid of falling. [Bor.] Head - Vertigo,
spreading from occiput. -
Heaviness of head; band-feeling around and occipital headache. - Dull,
heavy ache, with heaviness of eyelids; bruised sensation; better, compression
and lying with
head high. - Pain in
temple, extending into ear and wing of nose, chin. -
Headache, with muscular soreness of neck and shoulders. - Headache
preceded by blindness; better, profuse urination. - Scalp
sore to touch. -
Delirious on falling asleep. - Wants to
have head raised on pillow. Eyes - Ptosis;
eyelids heavy; patient can hardly open them. - Double
vision. -
Disturbed muscular apparatus. - Corrects
blurring and discomfort in eyes even after accurately adjusted glasses. - Vision
blurred, smoky. [Cycl.; Phos.] -
Dim-sighted; pupils dilated and insensible to light. - Orbital
neuralgia, with contraction and twitching of muscles. - Bruised
pain back of the orbits. - One
pupil dilated, the other contracted. - Deep
inflammations, with haziness of vitreous. - Serous
inflammations. -
Albuminuric retinitis. - Detached
retina, glaucoma and descemetitis. -
Hysterical amblyopia. Nose -
Sneezing; fullness at root of nose. - Dryness
of nasal fossae. - Swelling
of turbinates. - Watery,
excoriating discharge. - Acute
coryza, with dull headache and fever. Face - Hot
heavy, flushed, besotted-looking. [Bapt.; Op.] Neuralgia of face. - Dusky
hue of face, with vertigo and dim vision. - Facial
muscles contracted, especially around the mouth. - Chin
quivers. - Lower
jaw dropped. Mouth - Putrid
taste and breath. - Tongue
numb, thick, coated, yellowish, tremble, paralyzed. Throat -
Difficult swallowing, especially of warm food. - Itching
and tickling in soft palate and naso-pharynx. - Pain in
sterno-cleido-mastoid, back of parotid. - Tonsils
swollen. - Throat
feels rough, burning. -
Post-diphtheritic paralysis. -
Tonsillitis; shooting pain into ear. - Feeling
of a lump in throat that cannot be swallowed. - Aphonia. -
Swallowing causes pain in ear. [Hep.; Nux.] -
Difficult swallowing. - Pain
from throat to ear. Stomach - As a
rule, the Gelsemium patient has no thirst. -
Hiccough; worse in the evening. -
Sensation of emptiness and weakness at the pit of the stomach, or of an
oppression, like a heavy
load. Stool -
Diarrhoea from emotional excitement, fright, bad news. [Phos. ac.] - Stool
painless or involuntary. -
Cream-colored [Calc.], tea-green. - Partial
paralysis of rectum and sphincter. Urine - Profuse,
clear, watery, with chilliness and tremulousness. - Dysuria. - Partial
paralysis of bladder; flow intermittent. [Clematis.] -
Retention. Female - Rigid
os. [Bell.] -
Vaginismus. - False
labor-pains; pains pass up back. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with scanty flow; menses retarded. - Pain
extends to back and hips. - Aphonia
and sore throat during menses. -
Sensation as if uterus were squeezed. [Cham.; Nux v.; Ustilago.] Male -
Spermatorrhoea, without erections. - Genitals
cold and relaxed. [Phos. ac.] - Scrotum
continually sweating. -
Gonorrhoea, first stage; discharge scanty; tendency to corrode; little pain,
but much heat; smarting
at meatus. Respiratory - Slowness
of breathing, with great prostration. -
Oppression about chest. - Dry
cough, with sore chest and fluent coryza. - Spasm of
the glottis. - Aphonia;
acute bronchitis, respiration quickened, spasmodic affections of lungs and diaphragm. Heart - A
feeling as if it were necessary to keep in motion, or else heart's action
would cease. - Slow
pulse. [Dig.; Kalm.; Apoc.; Can.] - Palpitation;
pulse soft, weak, full and flowing. - Pulse
slow when quiet, but greatly accelerated on motion. - Weak,
slow pulse of old age. Back - Dull,
heavy pain. - Complete
relaxation of the whole muscular system. - Languor;
muscles feel bruised. - Every
little exertion causes fatigue. - Pain in
neck, especially upper sterno-cleido muscles. - Dull
aching in lumbar and sacral region, passing upward. - Pain in
muscles of back, hips, and lower extremities, mostly deep-seated. Extremities - Loss of
power of muscular control. - Cramp in
muscles of forearm. -
Professional neuroses. - Writer's
cramp. -
Excessive trembling and weakness of all limbs. - Hysteric
convulsions. - Fatigue
after slight exercise. Sleep - Cannot
get fully to sleep. -
Delirious on falling asleep. - Insomnia
from exhaustion; from uncontrollable thinking; tobacco. - Yawning. -
Sleepless from nervous irritation. [Coffea.] Fever - Wants to
be held, because he shakes so. - Pulse
slow, full, soft, compressible. -
Chilliness up and down back. - Heat and
sweat stages, long and exhausting. -
Dumb-ague, with much muscular soreness, great prostration, and violent
headache. - Nervous
chills. - Bilious
remittent fever, with stupor, dizziness, faintness; thirstless, prostrated. - Chill,
without thirst, along spine; wave-like, extending upward from sacrum to
occiput. Skin - Hot,
dry, itching, measle-like eruption. -
Erysipelas. - Measles,
catarrhal symptoms; aids in bringing out eruption. -
Retrocedent, with livid spots. - Scarlet
fever with stupor and flushed face. Modalities - Worse,
damp weather, fog, before a thunderstorm, emotion, or excitement, bad news, tobacco-smoking,
when thinking of his ailments; at 10 a.m. - Better,
bending forward, by profuse urination, open air, continued motion,
stimulants. Relationship - Compare
: Ignatia (gastric affections of cigarmakers); Baptisa; Ipecac.; Acon.;
Bell.; Cimicif.;
Magnes. phos. (Gelsem. contains some Magnes. phos.) - Culex-
(vertigo on blowing the nose with fullness of the ears.) -
Antidotes : China; Coffea; Dig. -
Alcoholic stimulants relieve all complaints where Gelsem. is useful. Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth attenuation; first to third most often used. Gentiana
lutea (yellow
gentian) * Stomach
symptoms marked. * Acts as
a tonic, increasing appetite. Head - Vertigo,
worse, rising or motion; better open air. - Frontal
headache, better eating and open air. - Brain
feels loose, head tender. - Aching
in eyes. Throat - Dry. - Thick
saliva. Stomach - Acid
risings, ravenous hunger, nausea, weight and aching in stomach. -
Inflation and tension of stomach and abdomen. [Pothos.] - Colic,
umbilical region sensitive to touch. -
Flatulence. Relationship - Compare
: Gentiana quinque flora (intermittent fever; dyspepsia, cholera infantum, weakness);
Gentiana cruciata (throat symptoms in addition to similar stomach symptoms; dysphagia;
vertigo with headache; pressing inward sensation in eyes; constricted throat
and head and
abdomen. Distention, fullness and tightness in abdomen. Creeping over body as from
fleas). -
Hydrast.; Nux. Dose - First to
third attenuation. Geranium
maculatum (crane's-bill) * Habitual
sick headaches. * Profuse,
haemorrhages, pulmonary and from different organs. * Vomiting
of blood. * Ulceration
of stomach. Atonic and foul ulcers. * Summer
complaint. Head -
Giddiness, with diplopia; better, closing eyes. - Ptosis
and dilated pupils. - Sick
headache. Mouth - Dry; tip
of tongue burning. -
Pharyngitis. Stomach -
Catarrhal gastritis with profuse secretion, tendency to ulceration and
passive haemorrhage. - Lessens
the vomiting in gastric ulcer. Stool - Constant
desire to go to stool, with inability to pass anything for some time. - Chronic
diarrhoea, with offensive mucus. -
Constipation. Female - Menses
too profuse. -
Post-partum haemorrhage. - Sore
nipples. [Eup. arom.] Relationship - Compare
: Geranin 1x. - Constant
hawking and spitting in elderly people. -
Erodium-Hemlock-Stork's bill-(a popular haemostatic in Russia, and especially
used for metrorrhagia
and menorrhagia); Hydrastinin; Cinch.; Sabin. Dose -
Tincture, half-dram doses in gastric ulcer. -
Tincture, to third attenuation, as a general rule. - Locally,
in ulcers, it will destroy the pyogenic membrane. Gettysburg
aqua * Springy
mucus from throat and posterior nares. * Rawness. * Neck
muscles rigid. * Joints
weak. * Cannot
lift things. *
Ligaments rigid. * Subacute
gouty state. *
Evaporated and residium triturated to 6x. * Of use
in sub-acute and chronic rheumatism. * White
coated tongue. * High
colored urine with red sandy sediment. *
Sensation of rigidity worse moving. *
Especially in lumbar region and joints of hips, shoulders and wrists. * Not
perceived when quiet. * More in
morning. * Cannot
remain long in one position. *
Stiffness of muscles on moving. * Pain in
ligaments relieved by rest. Relationship -
Lycopodium, Phosphor. - Rhus
Pulsat., but modalities differ. Modalities - Worse,
stiffness of muscles on moving. - Better,
rest (ligaments and stiffness of muscles). Dose - Lower
triturations. - Also
thirtieth potency. Ginseng
quinquefolium (aralia
quinquefolia-wild ginseng-panax) * Said to
be a stimulant to the secretory glands, especially salivary. * Acts on
the lower part of the spinal cord. * Lumbago,
sciatica, and rheumatism. *
Paralytic weakness. *
Hiccough. * Skin
symptoms, itching pimples on neck and chest. Head - Vertigo,
with gray spots before eyes; semi-lateral headache; occipital; difficult
opening of eyelids;
objects appear double. Throat -
Tonsillitis, just like Bellad, but in dark-complexioned people. Abdomen - Tense,
painful, rumbling. - Pain in
right side. - Loud
gurgling in ileo-caecal region. -
Perityphlitis. Male -
Rheumatic pains after frequent emissions. - Weakness
of genital organs. -
Voluptuous tickling at end of urethra. - Sexual
excitement. - Pressure
in testicles. Extremities - Hands
feel swollen. - Skin
feels tight. -
Contraction. - Coldness
in back and spine. - Bruised
pain in small of back and thighs; nightly digging in right lower limb to
toes. - Burning
heat in tips of fingers. - Eruption
on upper inner thighs. - Stiff,
contracted joints, heaviness of lower limbs. -
Crackling in joints. -
Stiffness in back. Relationship - Compare
: Aral.; Coca. Hedera-Ivy-mental depression and skin irritation antidoted by Gunpowder. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Glonoinum Gl. =
glycerine O = oxygen N =
nitrogen (nitro-glycerine)
(spirits glycerinus nitrate) * Recent
German provings of Glonoine confirm the original American provings and
clinical indications
and bring out very marked nerve disturbances. * Great
lassitude, no inclination to work; extreme irritability, easily excited by
the slightest opposition,
ending in congestive head symptoms. * The
sixth potency alone produced itching all over body with later acne and
furuncle formation,
also bulimy. Great
remedy for congestive headaches, hyperaemia of the brain from excess of heat
or cold. Excellent
for the intercranial, climacteric disturbances, or due to menstrual
suppression. Children
get sick when sitting before an open fire. Surging of
blood to head and heart. Tendency
to sudden and violent irregularities of the circulation. Violent
convulsions, associated with cerebral congestion. Sensation
of pulsation throughout body. Pulsating pains. Cannot
recognize localities. Sciatica
in other-omatous subjects, with cold shriveled limbs; seasickness. Head -
Confusion, with dizziness. - Effects
of sunstroke; heat on head, as in type-setters and workers under gas and
electric light. - Head
heavy, but cannot lay it on pillow. Cannot bear any heat about head. - Better
from uncovering head. -
Throbbing headache. -
Angio-spastic neuralgia of head and face. - Very
irritable. - Vertigo
on assuming upright position. - Cerebral
congestion. - Head
feels enormously large, as if skull were too small for brain. - Sun
headaches; increases and decreases with the sun. - Shocks
in head, synchronous with pulse. - Headache
in place of menses. - Rush of
blood to head in pregnant women. -
Threatened apoplexy. -
Meningitis. Eyes - See
everything half light, half dark. - Letters
appear smaller. - Sparks
before eyes. Mouth -
Pulsating toothache. Ears -
Throbbing; each beat of heart is heard in ears; full feeling. Face - Flushed,
hot, livid, pale; sweaty; pains in root of nose; faceache. - Dusky
face. Throat - Neck
feels full. - Collars
must be opened. - Chokes
and swells up under ears. Stomach -
Gastralgia in anaemic patients with feeble circulation. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Faint,
gnawing, and empty feeling at pit of stomach. - Abnormal
hunger. Abdomen -
Constipation with itching, painful haemorrhoids, with pinching in abdomen
before and after stool. -
Diarrhoea; copious blackish, lumpy stools. Female - Menses
delayed, or sudden cessation with congestion to head. -
Climacteric flushing. Heart -
Laborious action. -
Fluttering. -
Palpitation with dyspnoea. - Cannot
go uphill. - Any
exertion brings on rush of blood to heart and fainting spells. -
Throbbing in the whole body to finger-tips. Extremities - Itching
all over, worse extremities. - Pain in
left biceps. - Drawing
pain in all limbs. -
Backache. Modalities - Better,
brandy. - Worse,
in sun; exposure to sun-rays, gas, open fire; jar, stooping, having hair cut;
peaches, stimulants;
lying down; from 6 a.m. to noon; left side. Relationship - Antidote
: Acon. - Compare
: Amyl. nit.; Bellad.; Opium; Stram.; Verat. vir. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. - For
palliative (non-homoeopathic) purposes, in angina pectoris, asthma,
heart-failure, etc., physiological
doses-i.e. , 1-100 of drop-must be given. - Here it
is the great emergency remedy. - The
conditions calling for it are small, wiry pulse, pallor, arterial spasm,
anaemia of brain, collapse,
feeble heart, syncope, dicrotic pulse, vertigo, -the opposite of those
indicating a homoeopathic
dosage. - Often
thus used to lower the arterial tension in chronic interstitial nephritis. Glycerinum (glycerine) * Used
homoeopathically, dynamized Glycerine seems to act deeply and
long, building up tissue, hence of great use in marasmus, debility, mental
and physical,
diabetes, etc. It
disturbs nutrition in its primary action, and, secondarily, seems to improve
the general state of
nutrition. (Dr. Wm.B. Griggs). Head - Feels
full, throbs; mentally confused. - Severe
headache two days be before menstruation. - Occiput
feels full. Nose - Stopped
up, sneezing, irritating coryza. -
Sensation of crawling on mucous membrane. -
Post-nasal dripping. Chest - Hacking
cough with sense of weakness. - Chest
seems full. -
Influenzal pneumonia. Stomach -
Fermentation, burning in stomach and oesophagus. Urinary - Profuse
and frequent urination. -
Increased specific gravity and sugar. -
Diabetes. Female - Profuse,
long-lasting flow with bearing down heaviness in uterus. - General
sense of exhaustion. Extremities -
Rheumatic pains of a remittent type. - Feet
painful and hot, feel enlarged. Relationship - Compare
: Lactic acid; Gelsemium; Calc. Dose -
Thirtieth and higher potencies. - Pure
Glycerine in teaspoonful doses, t.i. d., with lemon juice for pernicious
anaemia. Gnaphalium
polycephalum (cud-weed)-old
balsam * A remedy
of unquestioned benefit in sciatica, when pain is associated with numbness of
the part
affected. *
Rheumatism and morning diarrhoea. * Polyuria. Face -
Intermittent pains of superior maxillary of both sides. Abdomen -
Borborygmus. - Colic;
pain in various parts of the abdomen. -
Irritated prostate. - First
stage of cholera infantum; vomiting and purging. Female - Weight
and fullness in pelvis. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with scanty and painful menses. Back - Chronic
backache in lumbar region; better resting on back. - Lumbago
with numbness in lower part of back and weight in pelvis. Extremities - Cramps
in calves of legs and feet when in bed. -
Rheumatic pain in ankle joints and legs. - Intense
pain along the sciatic nerve; numbness alternates with pain. - Frequent
pains in calves and feet. - Gouty
pains in big toes. - Better,
drawing limbs up, flexing thigh on abdomen. - Gouty
concretions. [Ammon. benz.] - Anterior
crural neuralgia. [Staph.] - Pain in
joints as if they lacked oil. - Chronic
muscular rheumatism of back and neck. Relationship - Compare
: Xanthoxyl.; Chamom.; Pulsat. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Euphorbia
polycarpa (euphorbia
polycarpa) * An
antidote to snake-poison. * Its use
also renders the body immune to the influence of the snake venom, and thus as
a prophylactic.
[Indigo.] Relationship - Compare
: The Euphorbias. Euphorbia Prostata-(Used by Indians as an infallible remedy against
bites of poisonous insects and snakes, especially the rattle-snake). - Plumeria
cellinus Tincture internally and locally every 15 minutes for snake poisoning
(Dr. Correa). - Cedron.
Micania guacho, a Brazilian snake cure. -
Selaginella-(Macerate in milk, locally and internally for bites of snakes and
spiders.) Iodium,
tincture for rattle snake bites externally and one drop doses every 10
minutes. - Gymnema
sylvestre (will abolish the taste of bitter things; sense of taste altered;
powdered root for
snake-bite); Sisyrinchium-Blue-eyed grass-Ten to fifteen drop doses of
tincture (rattlesnake
bites). Gossypium
herbaceum (cotton-plant) * A
powerful emmenagogue, used in physiological doses. *
Homoeopathically, it corresponds to many reflex conditions, depending on
disturbed uterine
function and pregnancy. *
Gossypium will relieve tardy menses, especially with sensation that the flow
is about to start and
yet does not do so. * Tall,
bloodless patients, with nervous chills. Head - Pain in
cervical region with tendency for head to draw backward with nervousness. Stomach - Nausea,
with inclination to vomit before breakfast. -
Anorexia, with uneasy feeling at scrobiculum at time of menses. Female - Labia
swollen and itching. -
Intermittent pain in ovaries. - Retained
placenta. - Tumor of
the breast with swelling of axillary glands. - Morning
sickness, with sensitive uterine region. -
Suppressed menstruation. - Menses
too watery. -
Backache, weight and dragging in pelvis. - Uterine
sub-involution and fibroids, with gastric pain and debility. Relationship - Compare
: Action similar to Ergot when made from fresh green root. - Lilium;
Cimicif.; Sabina. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth attenuation. Granatum (pomegranate) * As a
vermifuge for the expulsion of tapeworm, and homoeopathically for the
following symptomatic
indications. *
Salivation, with nausea, and vertigo. * Spasm of
the glottis. Head - Feels
empty. - Sunken
eyes; pupils dilated; weak sight. - Vertigo
very persistent. Stomach - Constant
hunger. - Poor
digestion. - Loses
flesh. - Vomiting
at night. Abdomen - Pain in
stomach and abdomen; worse about umbilicus [Cocc.; Nux m.; Plumb.];
ineffectual urging. - Itching
at anus. - Dragging
in vaginal region, as if hernia would protrude. - Swelling
resembling umbilical hernia. Chest -
Oppressed, with sighing. - Pain
between shoulders; even clothing is oppressive. Skin - Itching
in palms. -
Sensation as if pimples would break out. -
Jaundiced complexion. Extremities - Pain
around shoulders, as if heavy load had been carried. - Pain in
all finger-joints. - Tearing
in knee-joint. -
Convulsive movements. Relationship - Compare
: Pelletierine (one of its constituents -an anthelmintica, especially for
tapeworm); Cina;
Kousso. Dose - First to
third potency. Graphites (black
lead)-plumbago * Like all
the carbons, this remedy is an anti-psoric of great power, but especially
active in patients
who are rather stout, of fair complexion, with tendency to skin affections
and constipation,
fat, chilly, and costive, with delayed menstrual history, take cold easily. * Children
impudent, teasing, laugh at reprimands. * Has a
particular tendency to develop the skin phase of internal disorders. *
Eradicates tendency to erysipelas. * Anaemia
with redness of face. * Tendency
to obesity. * Swollen
genitals. * Gushing
leucorrhoea. * Aids
absorption of cicatricial tissue. *
Induration of tissue. * Cancer
of pylorus. * Duodenal
ulcer. Mind - Great
tendency to start. - Timid. - Unable
to decide. - Want of
disposition to work. - Fidgety
while sitting at work. - Music
makes her weep. -
Apprehensive, despondency, indecision. Head - Rush of
blood to head with flushed face also with nose bleed and distension and
flatulence. - Headache
in morning on waking, mostly on one side, with inclination to vomit. -
Sensation of cobweb on forehead. - Feels
numb and pithy. -
Rheumatic pains on one side of head, extending to teeth and neck. - Burning
on vertex. - Humid,
itching eruption on hairy scalp, emitting a fetid odor. -
Cataleptic condition. Eyes -
Ophthalmia, with intolerance of artificial light. - Eyelids
red and swollen. -
Blepharitis. - Dryness
of the lids. - Eczema
of lids; fissured. Ears - Dryness
of inner ear. - Cracking
in ears when eating. - Moisture
and eruptions behind the ears. Hears better in noise. - Hardness
of hearing. - Hissing
in the ears. -
Detonation in ear like report of a gun. - Thin,
white, scaly membrane covering membrane tympani, like exfoliated epithelium. - Fissures
in and behind the ear. Nose - Sore on
blowing it; is painful internally. - Smell
abnormally acute; cannot tolerate flowers. - Scabs
and fissures in nostrils. Face - Feels as
if cobwebs were on it. - Eczema
of nose. - Itching
pimples. - Moist
eczema around mouth and chin. -
Erysipelas, burning and stinging. Mouth - Rotten
odor from mouth. - Breath
smells like urine. - Burning
blisters on tongue, salivation. - Sour
eructations. Stomach - Aversion
to meat. - Sweets
nauseate. - Hot
drinks disagree. - Nausea
and vomiting after each meal. - Morning
sickness during menstruation. - Pressure
in stomach. - Burning
in stomach, causing hunger. -
Eructation difficult. -
Constrictive pain in stomach. -
Recurrent gastralgia. -
Flatulence. - Stomach
pain is temporarily relieved by eating, hot drinks especially milk and lying
down. Abdomen - Nauseous
feeling in abdomen. - Fullness
and hardness in abdomen, as from incarcerated flatulence; must loosen
clothing; presses
painfully at abdominal ring. - Croaking
in abdomen. - Inguinal
region sensitive, swollen. - Pain of
gas opposite the side on which he lies. - Chronic
diarrhoea, stools brownish, liquid, undigested, offensive. - Very
fetid gas preceded by colic. Stool -
Constipation; large, difficult, knotty stools united by mucus threads. - Burning
haemorrhoids. -
Prolapse, diarrhoea; stools of brown fluid, mixed with undigested substance,
very fetid, sour odor. -
Smarting, sore anus, itching. - Lump
stool, conjoined with threads of mucus. - Varices
of the rectum. - Fissure
of anus. [Ratanhia; Paeonia.] Urine - Turbid,
with sediment. - Sour
smelling. Female - Menses
too late, with constipation; pale and scanty, with tearing pain in
epigastrium, and itching
before. -
Hoarseness, coryza, cough, sweats and morning sickness during menstruation. -
Leucorrhoea, pale, thin, profuse, white, excoriating, with great weakness in
back. - Mammae
swollen and hard. -
Induration of ovaries and uterus and mammae. - Nipples
sore, cracked, and blistered. - Decided
aversion to coitus. Male - Sexual
debility, with increased desire; aversion to coition; too early or no
ejaculation; herpetic
eruption on organs. Respiratory -
Constriction of chest; spasmodic asthma, suffocative attacks wakes from
sleep; must eat something. - Pain in
middle of chest, with cough, scraping and soreness. - Chronic
hoarseness with skin affections. -
Inability to control the vocal chords; hoarseness on beginning to sing and
for breaking voice. Extremities - Pain in
nape of neck, shoulders and back and limbs. - Spinal
pains. - Pain in
small of back with great weakness. -
Excoriation between thighs. - Left
hand numb; arms feel asleep; finger-nails thick, black, and rough, matrix
inflamed. [Psor.;
Fluor. ac.] - Oedema
of lower limbs. -
Toe-nails crippled. - Stiffness
and contraction of toes. - Nails
brittle and crumbling. - Nails
deformed, painful, sore, thick, and crippled. - Cracks
or fissures in ends of fingers. -
Offensive perspiration of feet. Skin - Rough,
hard, persistent dryness of portions of skin unaffected by eczema. - Early
stage of keloid and fibroma. - Pimples
and acne. -
Eruptions, oozing out a sticky exudation. - Rawness
in bends of limbs, groins, neck, behind ears. -
Unhealthy skin; every little injury suppurates. - Ulcers
discharging a glutinous fluid, thin and sticky. - Swelling
and induration of glands. - Gouty
nodosities. - Cracks
in nipples, mouth, between toes, anus. -
Phlegmonous erysipelas of face; burning and stinging pain. - Swelling
of feet. - Wens. - Chronic
Poison Oak. Modalities - Worse,
warmth, at night, during and after menstruation. - Better,
in the dark, from wrapping up. Relationship -
Complementary : Argent. nit. (follows well in gastric derangements) - ;
Caustic.; Hep.; Lycop.; Ars.; Tuberc. - Compare
: Petrol.; Sep.; Sulph.; Fluor. ac. - The
associated constipation with mucus-covered stools and gastric flatulency
should be taken into
consideration and differentiate it from such remedies as Petrol. and Lycop.
(Raue.) - Antidote
: Nux.; Acon.; Ars. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. - Locally
as a cerate, in sore nipples. Gratiola
officinalis (hedge
hyssop) * Acts
especially on gastro-intestinal tract. * Chronic
catarrhal conditions, leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea. *
Obstinate ulcers. * Useful
in mental troubles from overweening pride. *
Especially useful in females. * Nux
symptoms in females often met by Gratiola. Head - Sick
headache. - Rush of
blood with vanishing of sight. -
Sensation as if brain was contracting and head became smaller. -
Tightness in forehead, with wrinkles in skin. - Eyes
dry, burn. - Myopia. Stomach - Vertigo
during and after meals; hunger and feeling of emptiness after meals. -
Dyspepsia, with much distention of the stomach. - Cramps
and colic after supper and during night, with swelling of abdomen and constipation. -
Dysphagia for liquids. Stool -
Diarrhoea; green, frothy water, followed by anal burning, forcibly without
pain. Constipation,
with gouty acidity. -
Haemorrhoids, with hypochondriasis. - Rectum
constricted. Sleep -
Insomnia. Female -
Nymphomania. - Menses
too profuse, premature, and too long. -
Leucorrhoea. Modalities - Worse,
drinking too much water. Relationship - Compare
: Dig.; Euph.; Tab.; Cham.; Ammon. pic.; Nux vom. Dose - Second
to third potency. Grindelia
robusta (rosin-wood) * Both
Grindelia robusta and Grindelia squarrosa have been used for the symptoms
here recorded. * There is
practically no difference in their action, although the G. Squarrosa is
credited with more
splenic symptoms, dull pains and fullness in left hypochondrium; chronic
malaria; gastric
pains associated with splenic congestion. * Induces
paralysis, beginning in extremities Its action is shown on the heart first
quickening, then
retarding it. Acts on
the cardio-pulmonary distribution of the pneumo-gastric in dry catarrh (Tart
Emetic in
muco-purulent). Produces a
paresis of the pneumo-gastric, interfering with respiration. Asthmatic
conditions, chronic bronchitis. Bronchorrhoea
with tough mucus, difficult to detach. Raises the
blood pressure. Nausea and
retching of gastric ulcer. Sugar in
urine. An
effective antidote to Rhus-poisoning, locally and internally; also for burns,
blisters, vaginal
catarrh and herpes zoster. Hyperchlorhydria
when attended with asthmatic and other neurotic symptoms. Hyperaemia
of gastric mucous membrane with difficult respiration. Head - Feels
full, as from quinine. - Pain in
eyeballs, running back to brain; worse, moving eyes. - Pupils
dilated. - Purulent
ophthalmia and iritis. Respiratory - An
efficacious remedy for wheezing and oppression in bronchitic patients. - The
sibilant rales are disseminated with foamy mucus, very difficult to detach. - Acts on
the pulmonary circulation. - Asthma,
with profuse tenacious expectoration, which relieves. - Stops
breathing when falling asleep; wakes with a star, and gasps for breath. - Must sit
up to breathe. - Cannot
breathe when lying down. -
Pertussis, with profuse mucous secretion. [Coccus.] -
Bronchorrhoea, with tough, whitish, mucous expectoration. - Sibilant
rales. - Weak
heart and respiration. - Cannot
breathe lying down. -
Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Spleen - Cutting
pain in region of spleen, extending to hips. - Spleen
enlarged. [Ceanoth.; Carduus.] Skin - Rash,
like roseola, with severe burning and itching. -
Vesicular and papular eruptions. - Herpes
zoster. - Itching
and burning. - Poison
oak (locally as a wash). - Ulcers,
with swollen, purplish skin. Relationship - Compare
: Tart-emet. Eriodictyon; Lach.; Sanguinar. Dose - Tincture
in 1 to 15 drop doses, also lower potencies. Guaco (mikania,
climbing hemp weed) * Acts on
nervous system and female organs. * Antidote
to bites of scorpions and serpents. [Golondrina.] * Cholera. * Bulbar
paralysis. Syphilis. * Cancer. *
Deafness-tongue heavy and difficult to move. * Spinal
irritation. * Spinal
symptoms most marked and verified. * Beer
drinkers threatened with apoplexy. *
Diarrhoea and dysentery with aching in sacrum and loins. Headache,
red face. Heaviness
and difficulty in moving tongue. Throat - Larynx
and trachea constricted; difficult deglutition. - Tongue
feels heavy, difficult to move. Female -
Leucorrhoea copious, corroding, putrid, debilitating. - Itching
and smarting at night, as if fire were running out of parts. Urine -
Increased, cloudy, phosphatic. - Pain
over region of bladder. Back - Pain
between scapulae, extending to forearm. - Burning
in nape of shoulders. - Pain
along spine; worse, bending. -
Weariness through hips and lumbar region. Extremities - Pain in
deltoid, shoulders, elbows, arms, and fingers. - Pain
about hip-joint. - Legs
heavy. - Pain in
ankle-joints and soles. -
Paralysis of lower extremities. Modalities - Worse,
from motion. Relationship - Compare
: Oxal. ac.; Lathyr.; Caust. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Guajacum
officinale (resin of
lignum vitae) * Chief
action on fibrous tissue, and is especially adapted to the arthritic
diathesis, rheumatism,
and tonsillitis. *
Secondary syphilis. * Very
valuable in acute rheumatism. * Free foul
secretions. Unclean odor from whole body. * Promotes
suppuration of abscesses. *
Sensitiveness and aggravation from local heat. *
Contraction of limbs, stiffness and immobility. * Feeling
that he must stretch. Mind -
Forgetful; thoughtless; staring. - Slow to
comprehend. Head - Gouty
and rheumatic pain in head and face, extending to neck. - Tearing
pain in skull; worse, cold, wet weather. - Feels
swollen, and blood-vessels distended. - Aching
in left ear. - Pains
often end in a stitch, especially in head. Eyes - Pupils
dilated. - Eyelids
appear too short. - Pimples
around eyes. Throat -
Rheumatic sore throat with weak throat muscles. - Throat
dry, burns, swollen, stitches toward ear. - Acute
tonsillitis. -
Syphilitic sore throat. Stomach - Tongue
furred. - Desire
for apples and other fruits. - Aversion
to milk. - Burning
in stomach. -
Constricted epigastric region. Abdomen -
Intestinal fermentation. - Much
wind in bowels. -
Diarrhoea, cholera infantum. Urinary - Sharp
stitches after urinating. - Constant
desire. Respiratory - Feels
suffocated. - Dry,
tight cough. - Fetid
breath after coughing. -
Pleuritic stitches. - Chest
pains in articulations of ribs, with shortness of breathing till
expectoration sets in. Female - Ovaritis
in rheumatic patients, with irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoea, and
irritable bladder. Back - Pain
from head to neck. - Aching
in nape. Stiff neck and sore shoulders. - Stitches
between scapulae to occiput. -
Contractive pain between scapulae. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain in shoulders, arms and hands. - Growing
pains. [Phos. ac.] Pricking in nates. - Sciatica
and lumbago. - Gouty
tearing, with contractions. -
Immovable stiffness. - Ankle
pain extending up the leg, causing lameness. - Joints
swollen, painful, and intolerant of pressure; can bear no heat. - Stinging
pain in limbs. -
Arthritic lancinations followed by contraction of limbs. - A
feeling of heat in the affected limbs. Modalities - Worse,
from motion, heat, cold wet weather; pressure, touch, from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. - Better,
external pressure. Relationship - Guaiacol
(in the treatment of gonorrhoeal epididymitis, 2 parts to 30 vaselin,
locally). - Antidote
: Nux. - Follow
Sepia. - Compare
: Merc.; Caust.; Rhus.; Mezer.; Rhodod. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth attenuation. Guarea
trichiloides (ballwood) * Eye
symptoms have been verified. * Chemosis
and pterygium have been cured with it. * Lupus of
an ochre-red color. Eyes -
Conjunctiva inflamed, swollen. - Tearing
pain in eyeballs; tension, forced-out feeling. - Objects
appear gray, upside down. - Eye
symptoms alternate with diminished hearing. -
Epiphora. Head -
Sensation as if brain were falling forwards; as from a blow on head. Respiratory - Cough
with sweat, pain and tightness of chest; larynx irritated. Dose -
Tincture. Gymnocladus
canadensis (american
coffee-tree) * Sore
throat, dark livid redness of fauces, and erysipelatous swelling of face are
most marked. * Hives. * Desire
for heat and quiet. *
Headache, throbbing in forehead and temples and over eyes, with bluish-white
coating of tongue. * Burning
in eyes. Face -
Sensation as of flies crawling over face. -
Erysipelas. - Great
sensibility of teeth. Throat - Sore;
dark livid redness of fauces and tonsils. - Sticking
pain. - Mucus in
throat and hawking. -
Tickling, with dry cough. Relationship - Compare
: Lachnant.; Laches.; Ailanth.; Rhus. Dose - Lower
attenuations. Haematoxylon
campechianum (logwood) * Sense of
constriction is characteristic. *
Sensation as if a bar lay across chest. * Angina
pectoris. Head - Feels
constricted; heavy, hot. - Eyelids
heavy. Stomach - Painful
digging from abdomen to throat, causing pain in region of heart with
oppression. - Colic,
tympanitis. -
Borborygmi and diarrhoea. - Swollen,
painful. Chest -
Constriction, extending to epigastrium. -
Sensation of a bar across chest. -
Convulsive pain in heart region with oppression. - Great
soreness in region of heart. -
Palpitation. Female - Pain in
hypogastrium, attended with slimy, whitish leucorrhoea. - Weak
feeling, with painful bearing down sensation at menstrual period. Relationship - Compare
: Cactus; Colocy.; Naja. Dose - Third
potency. Hamamelis
virginiana (witch-hazel) * Venous
congestion, haemorrhages, varicose veins, and haemorrhoids, with bruised
soreness of
affected parts, seem to be the special sphere of this remedy. * Acts
upon the coats of the veins causing relaxation with consequent engorgement. * Passive
venous haemorrhages from any part. * Great
value in open, painful wounds, with weakness from loss of blood. * After
operations, supersedes the use of morphia (Helmuth). Head - Wants
"the respect due to me" shown. - Feeling
as of a bolt from temple to temple. -
Fullness, followed by epistaxis. - Numbness
over frontal bone. Eyes - Painful
weakness; sore pain in eyes; bloodshot appearance; inflamed vessels greatly injected. - Hastens
absorption of intraocular haemorrhage. - Eyes
feel forced out. Nose - Bleeding
from nose profuse; flow passive, non-coagulable, with tightness in bridge of
nose. - Bad odor
from nose. Throat - Mucous
membrane distended and bluish; varicosis of throat. Stomach - Tongue
feels burnt. - Thirst. - Blisters
on side. -
Haematemesis of black blood. -
Throbbing and pain in stomach. Stool - Anus
feels sore and raw. - Haemorrhoids,
bleeding profusely, with soreness. -
Dysentery. -
Pulsation in rectum. Urine -
Haematuria, with increased desire. Female - Ovarian
congestion and neuralgia; feel very sore. -
Vicarious menstruation. - Uterine
haemorrhage, bearing-down pain in back. - Menses
dark, profuse, with soreness in abdomen. Metrorrhagia, occurring midway
between menstrual
periods. -
Intermenstrual pain (Jas.W. Ward). - Vagina
very tender. - Profuse
leucorrhoea. - Vulva
itches. -
Milk-leg, haemorrhoids, and sore nipples, after confinement. -
Metrorrhagia; passive flow. -
Vaginismus, ovaritis, soreness over whole abdomen. -
Phlegmasia alba. Male - Pain in
spermatic cord, running into testes. -
Varicocele. - Pain in
testicles. -
Orchitis. -
Testicles enlarged, hot, and painful. -
Epididymitis. Respiratory -
Haemoptysis; tickling cough. - Chest
feels sore and constricted. Back - Sore
pain down cervical vertebrae. - Severe
pain in lumbar and hypogastric region, extending down legs. Extremities - Tired
feeling in arms and legs. - Very
sore muscles and joints. - Varicose
veins. -
Chilliness in back and hips, extending down legs. -
Neuralgia of internal saphenous nerve. Skin - Bluish
chilblains. -
Phlebitis. - Purpura. - Varicose
veins and ulcers; very sore. - Burns. -
Ecchymosis. -
Traumatic inflammations. [Arnica.] Modalities - Worse,
warm, moist air. Relationship - Compare
in haemorrhoids: Calc. fluor.; Aloe; Mur. ac. in varicose veins. -
Mangifera indica. - Compare
: Arnica; Calend.; Trillium; Bellis; Sulph. ac.; Pulsatilla. - Antidote
: Arnica. -
Complementary : Ferrum. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth attenuation. -
Distilled extract locally. Hedeoma
pulegioides (pennyroyal) * Female
symptoms are most marked; usually associated with nervous disturbances. * Red sand
in urine. * Pain along
ureter. *
Flatulent colic. *
Antidotes effects of Poison-oak. [Grindelia.] Head - Dull,
heavy feeling in morning. - Sore
pain, as from a cut. - Weak,
faint; better, lying down. Stomach -
Gastritis. -
Everything taken into stomach causes pain. - Tongue coated
thin white. - Nausea. Abdomen -
Distended, sore, and sensitive. Urine - Frequent
urging, cutting pains. - Pain
along left ureter. - Dragging
pain from kidney to bladder. - Dull
burning pain over left kidney. - Burning
irritation at neck of bladder causing frequent intense desire to urinate and
inability to retain
urine for more than few minutes, better urinating. Female -
Bearing-down pains, with much backache; worse, least movement. -
Leucorrhoea, with itching and burning Ovaries congested and painful;
bearing-down spasmodic
contractions. Extremities - Pain in
thumb-joint. - Pain,
coldness, and paretic condition. -
Twitchings, jerkings, soreness. -
Tendo-Achilles painful, as if sprained and swollen; walking painful. Relationship - Compare
: Mentha.; Sepia; Lilium; Ocimum (uric acid diathesis, pain in ureters). - Hedera
Helix- Common Ivy-(Delirium and chronic convulsions. Chronic hydrocephalus Rhinorrhoea,
cerebro-spinalis. Cataract. Acts on blood vessels, menorrhagia.) Glechoma Hederacea-
Ground Ivy-(Haemorrhoids with rectal irritation and bleeding. Diarrhoea. Anus feels raw
and sore. Cough with laryngeal and tracheal irritation. Glandula sub-mentalis inflamed.) Dose - First
potency. Hecla lava (lava
scoriae from mt. hecla) * Marked
action upon the jaws. * Of great
use in exostosis, gum abscess, difficult teething. *
Nodosities, caries of bone, etc. *
Osteitis, periostitis, osteosarcoma; rachitis. * Tumors
in general. * Bone
necrosis. * Necrosis
and sinus after mastoid operation. Face -
Ulceration of nasal bones. - Facial
neuralgia from carious teeth and after extraction. -
Toothache, with swelling about jaws. - Abscess
of gums. -
Enlargement of maxillary bone. - Cervical
glands enlarged and indurated. Relationship - Compare
: Silica; Mercur.; Phos.; Conchiolinum- Mother of pearl (diaphysis of bone affected;
parts extremely sensitive to touch). -
Amphisbaena-Snail-like lizard (great affinity for the jaw bones, worse by air
and dampness). -
Slag-(Great itching of parts). Dose - Lower
triturations. Helleborus
niger (snow-rose) * Produces
a condition of sensorial depression. * Sees,
hears, tastes imperfectly, and general muscular weakness, which may go on to complete
paralysis, accompanied by dropsical effusions. * Hence, a
remedy in low states of vitality and serious disease. *
Characteristic aggravation from 4 to 8 p.m. [Lycop.] * Sinking
sensation. * State of
effusion in hydrocephalus. * Mania of
a melancholy type. Mind - Slow in
answering. -
Thoughtless; staring. -
Involuntary sighing. Complete unconsciousness. Picks lips and clothes. Head - Forehead
wrinkled in folds. - Cold
sweat. -
Stupefying headache. - Rolls
head day and night; moaning, sudden screams. - Bores
head into pillow; beats it with hands. - Dull pain
in occiput, with sensation of water swashing inside. - Headache
culminates in vomiting. Eyes - Eyeballs
turn upwards; squinting, vacant look. - Pupils
dilated. - Eyes
wide open, sunken. -
Night-blindness. Nose - Dirty,
dry nostrils. - Rubs
nose. - Smell
diminished. - Nose
pointed. Face - Pale,
sunken. - Cold
sweat. -
Wrinkled. -
Neuralgia on left side; parts so tender he cannot chew. Mouth - Horrible
smell from mouth. - Lips dry
and cracked. - Tongue
red and dry. - Falling
of lower jaw. -
Meaningless picking of lips. - Grinding
of teeth. - Chewing
motion. - Greedily
swallows cold water, though unconscious. - Child
nurses greedily, with disgust for food. -
Ptyalism, with sore corners of mouth. Abdomen -
Gurgling, as if bowels were full of water. - Swollen,
painful to touch. Stool -
Jelly-like, white mucus; involuntary. Urine -
Suppressed; scanty, dark; coffee-grounds sediment. - Frequent
urging. - Child
cannot urinate. - Bladder
overdistended. Respiratory - Frequent
sighing. -
Respiration irregular. - Chest
constricted; gasps for breath. -
Hydrothorax. [Merc. sulph.] Extremities -
Automatic motion of one arm and leg. - Limbs
heavy and painful. -
Stretching of limbs. - Thumb
drawn into palm. [Cupr.] -
Vesicular eruption between fingers and toes. Sleep - Sudden
screams in sleep. - Soporous
sleep. - Cri
encephalique. - Cannot
be fully aroused. Skin - Pale,
dropsical, itching. - Livid
spots on skin. - Sudden,
watery, swelling of skin. - Falling
off of hair and nails. -
Angio-neurotic oedema. Modalities - Worse,
from evening until morning, from uncovering. Relationship -
(Hellebor. faetidus, or, Polymnia-Bear's foot- Acts especially on spleen
[Ceanothus]; also rectum and
sciatic nerve. Splenic pains extend to scapula, neck and head, worse left
side and evening;
chronic ague cake; hypertrophied uterus; glandular enlargements; hair and
nails falling
off; skin peeling.) Hellebor. orientalis (salivation). - Antidote
: Camphor; Cinch. - Compare
: Threatening effusion; Tuberc.; Apis; Zinc.; Opium; Cinch.; Cicuta;
Iodoform. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Helianthus
annuus (sunflower) * Old
cases of intermittent fever. * Coryza,
catarrh, nasal haemorrhage and thick scabs in nose. *
Rheumatic pain in left knee. * Vomiting,
black stools, congestion and dryness of mouth and pharynx, redness and heat
of skin. * Symptoms
aggravated by heat and relieved by vomiting. * Spleen
remedy. * Marked
effects on stomach, with nausea and vomiting. * Stools
black. [Leptandra.] * Dry mouth. *
Externally, as a vulnerary like Arnica and Calendula. Heloderma
suspectum (gila
monster) * The
result of the bite is a benumbing paralysis like paralysis agitans or
locomotor ataxia. * There is
no tetanic phase-a condition almost reverse in objective symptoms to Hydrocy. acid or
Strychnia. * The most
unusual action of the drug is noted upon the eye of the mouse. * The
eyeball becomes more prominent and the cornea opacities. * The
exophthalmus is due to the pressure of the blood behind the eyeball (Boyd). *
Homoeopathically, it is indicated in many forms of disease characterized by
great coldness- "arctic"
coldness. * Colic
waves from occiput to feet or ascending. Head - Very
depressed. -
Sensation as if would fall to right side. - Cold
band around head; cold pressure within the skull. - Eyelids
heavy. - Pain
beginning in right ear, extending round back of head to left ear. Face - Cold
crawling feeling, as if facial muscles were tight. Mouth - Tongue
cold, tender, and dry. - Very thirsty. -
Swallowing difficult. - Breath
cold. Chest - Cold
feeling in lungs and in heart. - Slow
labored thumping of heart. Back - Coldness
across scapulae. - Burning
along spine. Extremities - Numbness
and trembling. - Cyanosis
of hands. -
Coldness. - Sensation
as if walking on sponge, and as if feet were swollen. -
Staggering gait. - Cock's
gait. - When
walking, lifts feet higher than usual, and puts down heel hard. - Feet
cold as ice or burn. -
Stretching relieves pains in muscles and limbs. Fever - Internal
coldness, as if frozen to death. - Cold
rings around body. - Cold
waves. [Abies c.; Acon.] - Cold
spots. - Arctic
coldness. -
Temperature subnormal-96 0. [Camph.] Relationship - Compare
: Lacerte-Green Lizard (skin eruptions. Vesicles under tongue. Increased
mental acumen.
Difficult swallowing. Constant accumulation of saliva in the mouth. Nausea;
violent pressure
in stomach). - Camphor;
Lachesis. Dose -
Thirtieth potency. Helonias
dioica (unicorn-root) *
Sensation of weakness, dragging and weight in the sacrum and pelvis, with
great languor and
prostration, are excellent indications for this remedy. * There is
a sensitiveness expressed as a consciousness of a womb. * Tired,
back achy females. * The
weakness shows itself also in a tendency to prolapse and other malposition of
the womb. * The
menses are often suppressed and the kidneys congested. * It seems
as if the monthly congestion, instead of venting itself as it should through
the uterine
vessels, had extended to the kidneys. * With it
all, there is a profound melancholia. * Patient
must be doing something to engage the mind. * Remember
it, for women with prolapsus from atony, enervated by indolence and luxury (better
when attention is engaged-hence when the doctor comes), or for those worn out
with hard work;
tired, strained muscles burn and ache; sleepless. * Diabetes
mellitus, and insipidus. * Constant
aching and tenderness over kidneys. Mind - Profound
melancholy. - Patient
is better when kept busy, with mind engaged, when doing something. -
Irritable; cannot endure the least contradiction. Head - Burning
sensation on top. -
Headache, better mental exertion. Back - Pain and
weight in back; tired and weak. - Aching
and burning across the lumbar region; can trace outlines of kidneys by
constant burning. - Boring
pain in lumbar region, extending down legs. - Great
languor, better exercising. Female - Dragging
in sacral region, with prolapse, especially after a miscarriage. - Pruritus
vulvae. - Backache
after miscarriage. [Kali c.] - Weight
and soreness in womb; conscious of womb. Menses too frequent, too profuse. -
Leucorrhoea. - Breasts
swollen, nipples painful and tender. - Parts
hot, red, swollen; burn and itch terribly. -
Albuminuria during pregnancy. - Debility
attending the menopause. Urine -
Albuminous, phosphatic; profuse and clear, saccharine. -
Diabetes. Extremities -
Sensation as if a cool wind streamed up calves of legs. - Feet
feel numb when sitting. Modalities - Better,
when doing something (mental diversion). - Worse,
motion, touch. Relationship - Compare
: Agrimonia-Cockleburr-(painful kidneys, impaired digestion and menstrual difficulties;
Bronchorrhoea and catarrh of bladder. Cough with profuse expectoration
attended with
expulsion of urine. Tincture 1-10 gtt). - Aletris;
Lilium; Puls.; Senecio; Stannum. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth attenuation. Hepar
sulphur (hahnemann's
calcium sulphide) * Suits
especially scrofulous and lymphatic constitutions who are inclined to have
eruptions and
glandular swellings. *
Unhealthy skin. * Blondes
with sluggish character and weak muscles. * Great
sensitiveness to all impressions. * Sweating
patient pulling blanket around him. * Locally,
it has special affinity to the respiratory mucous membrane, producing
croupous catarrhal
inflammation, profuse secretion; also easy perspiration. * After
abuse of Mercury. * Infected
sinus with pus forming. * The
tendency to suppuration is most marked, and has been a strong guiding symptom
in practice. * The
lesions spread by the formation of small papules around the side of the old
lesion. *
Chilliness, hypersensitiveness, splinter-like pains, craving for sour and
strong things are very
characteristic. * Feeling
as if wind were blowing on some part. * The side
of the body on which he lies at night becomes gradually insufferably painful;
he must turn. * Pellagra
(material doses required). * Syphilis
after antispecific gross medication. Mind - Anguish
in the evening and night, with thoughts of suicide. - The
slightest cause irritates him. - Dejected
and sad. -
Ferocious. - Hasty
speech. Head - Vertigo
and headache, when shaking the head or riding. - Boring
pain in the right temple and in root of nose every morning. - Scalp
sensitive and sore. - Humid
scald-head itching and burning. - Cold
sweat on head. Eyes - Ulcers
on cornea. - Iritis,
with pus in anterior chamber; purulent conjunctivitis, with marked chemosis,
profuse discharge,
great sensitiveness to touch and air. - Eyes and
lids red and inflamed. - Pain in
the eyes, as if pulled back into the head. - Boring
pain in upper bones of the orbits. - Eyeballs
sore to touch. - Objects
appear red and too large. - Vision
obscured by reading; field reduced one-half. - Bright
circles before eyes. -
Hypopion. Ears - Scurfs
on and behind the ears. -
Discharge of fetid pus from the ears. - Whizzing
and throbbing in the ears, with hardness of hearing. - Deafness
after scarlet fever. - Pustules
in auditory canal and auricle. -
Mastoiditis. Nose - Sore, ulcerated. - Soreness
of nostrils, with catarrhal troubles. - Sneezes
every time he goes into a cold, dry wind, with running from nose, later,
thick, offensive
discharge. - Stopped
up every time he goes out into cold air. - Smell
like old cheese. Hay-fever. (Hepar 1x will often start secretions and profuse
drainage in stuffy
colds.) Face -
Yellowish complexion. - Middle
of lower lip cracked. -
Vesicular erysipelas, with pricking in parts. -
Neuralgia of right side, extending in streak into temple, ear, alae, and lip. - Pains in
bones of face, especially when being touched. - Ulcers
in corners of mouth. - Shooting
in jaw on opening mouth. Mouth -
Ptyalism. - Gums and
mouth painful to touch and bleed readily. Throat - When
swallowing, sensation as if a plug and of a splinter in throat. - Quinsy,
with impending suppuration. - Stitches
in throat extending to the ear when swallowing. - Hawking
up of mucus. Stomach - Longing
for acids, wine, and strong-tasting food. - Aversion
to fat food. - Frequent
eructations, without taste or smell. -
Distention of stomach, compelling one to loosen the clothing. - Burning
in stomach. -
Heaviness and pressure in stomach after a slight meal. Abdomen -
Stitching in region of liver when walking, coughing, breathing, or touching
it. [Bry.; Merc.] -
Hepatitis, hepatic abscess; abdomen distended, tense; chronic abdominal
affections. Stool -
Clay-colored and soft. - Sour,
white, undigested, fetid. - Loss of
power to expel even a soft stool. Urine - Voided
slowly, without force-drops vertically, bladder weak. - Seems as
if some always remained. - Greasy
pellicle on urine. - Bladder
difficulties of old men. [Phos.; Sulph.; Copaiva.] Male - Herpes,
sensitive, bleed easily. - Ulcers
externally on prepuce similar to chancre. [Nitr. acid.] -
Excitement and emission without amorous fancies. - Itching
of glans, fraenum, and scrotum. -
Suppurating inguinal glands. - Figwarts
of offensive odor. - Humid
soreness on genitals and between scrotum and thigh. -
Obstinate gonorrhoea "does not get well". Female -
Discharge of blood from uterus. - Itching
of pudenda and nipples, worse during menses. - Menses
late and scanty. -
Abscesses of labiae with great sensitiveness. -
Extremely offensive leucorrhoea. - Smells
like old cheese. [Sanicula.] - Profuse
perspiration at the climacteric. [Tilia; Jaborandi.] Respiratory - Loses
voice and coughs when exposed to dry, cold wind. -
Hoarseness, with loss of voice. - Cough
troublesome when walking. - Dry,
hoarse cough. - Cough
excited whenever any part of the body gets cold or uncovered, or from eating anything
cold. - Croup
with loose, rattling cough; worse in morning. - Choking
cough. -
Rattling, croaking cough; suffocative attacks; has to rise up and bend head
backwards. - Anxious,
wheezing, moist breathing, asthma worse in dry cold air; better in damp. -
Palpitation of heart. Extremities -
Finger-joints swollen; tendency to easy dislocation. - Nail of
great toe painful on slight pressure. Skin -
Abscesses; suppurating glands are very sensitive. - Papules
prone to suppurate and extend. - Acne in
youth. -
Suppurate with prickly pain. - Easily
bleed. -
Angio-neurotic oedema. -
Unhealthy skin; every little injury suppurates. - Chapped
skin, with deep cracks on hands and feet. - Ulcers,
with bloody suppuration, smelling like old cheese. - Ulcers
very sensitive to contact, burning, stinging, easily bleeding. - Sweats
day and night without relief. -
"Cold-sores" very sensitive. - Cannot
bear to be uncovered; wants to be wrapped up warmly. - Sticking
or pricking in afflicted parts. - Putrid
ulcers, surrounded by little pimples. - Great
sensitiveness to slightest touch. - Chronic
and recurring urticaria. -
Small-pox. - Herpes
circinatus. - Constant
offensive exhalation from the body. Fever - Chilly
in open air or from slightest draught. - Dry heat
at night. - Profuse
sweat; sour, sticky, offensive. Modalities - Worse,
from dry cold winds; cool air; slightest draught, from Mercury, touch; lying
on painful
side. - Better,
in damp weather, from wrapping head up, from warmth, after eating. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bellad.; Cham.; Sil. - Compare
: Acon.; Spongia; Staphis.; Silica; Sulph.; Calc. sulph.; Myristica. Hepar
antidotes bad
effects from Mercury, Iodine, Potash, Cod-liver oil. - Removes
the weakening effects of ether. Dose - First to
200th. - The
higher potencies may abort suppuration, the lower promote it. - If it is
necessary to hasten it, give 2x. Hepatica
triloba (liver-wort) *
Pharyngeal catarrh, with profuse, serous sputa and hoarseness. * Tickling
and irritation of the throat. * Scraping
and rough sensation. * Induces
free and easy expectoration. * Viscid,
thick, tenacious phlegm causes continued hawking. * Soreness
at the nostrils. *
Sensation about epiglottis as if particles of food remained. * Sputa
sweet, profuse, creamy. Dose - Second
potency. Heracleum
sphondylium (hogweed) *
Recommended as a spinal stimulant; in epilepsy with flatulency, gouty and
skin symptoms. Head - Aches,
with drowsiness, worse moving in open air, better tying up head with cloth. - Much
fatty perspiration on head and violent itching. -
Seborrhoea capitis. - Sick
headache. Stomach - Pain
with inclination to vomit. - Bitter
risings and taste. - Hungry
but unable to eat. -
Abdominal and spleenic pain. Dose - Third
potency. Hippomanes (a
meconium deposit out of the amniotic fluid taken from the colt) * The old
famous Aphrodisiacum of the Greek authors. Stomach - Icy
coldness in stomach. Male - Sexual
desire increased. -
Prostatitis. - Drawing
pain in testicles. Extremities - Violent
pain in wrist. -
Paralysis of wrists. - Sprained
sensation in wrist. - Great
weakness of hands and fingers. - Weakness
in joints of feet, knee, and soles. - Chorea. - Much
weakness after growing too fast. Relationship - Compare
: Caustic. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Hippozaeninum (gladerine-mallein
- farcine) * This
powerful nosode introduced by Dr.J. J. Garth Wilkinson, covers symptoms which suggest
integral parts of consumption, cancer, syphilis, etc., and promises useful
service in the treatment
of ozaena, scrofulous swellings, pyaemia, erysipelas. * Chronic
rhinitis; saneous secretion. Nose - Red,
swollen. - Catarrh,
ozaena, ulceration. -
Discharge acrid, corroding, bloody, offensive. -
Tubercles on alae nasi. - Papules
and ulceration in frontal sinus and pharynx. Face - All
glands swollen; painful; form abscesses. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. -
Bronchial asthma. - Noisy
breathing; short, irregular. - Cough,
with dyspepsia. -
Excessive secretion. - Suffocation
imminent. -
Bronchitis in the aged, where suffocation from excessive secretion is
imminent. -
Tuberculosis. Skin -
Lymphatic swellings. -
Articular non-fluctuating swellings. - Nodules
in arm. -
Malignant erysipelas. - Pustules
and abscesses. - Ulcers. - Rupia. - Eczema. Relationship - Compare
: Muco-toxin (Cahis' preparation with the micrococcus catarrhalis.
Friedlander's Bacillus
of Pneumonia and the micrococcus tetragenius - for acute and chronic mucous catarrhs
in children and old people.); Aur.; Kali bich.; Psor.; Bacill. Dose -
Thirtieth potency. Hippuricum
acidum (proved by
dr. wm.b. griggs) * Its
chief action is on the external tissues of the eyes and naso-pharynx joint
surfaces, liver and mucous
membranes. * Right
side especially affected, general muscular soreness. Head - Pain
over right eye, dull, constant, worse in warm room. - Eyelids
inflamed and swollen. Throat - Sore,
raw, dry, swallowing difficult, foul odor, gummy exudate; thickness and
infiltration of all
tissues around throat. Stomach - Acid
rising. - Lump in
pit of stomach. - Soreness
and pressure over liver. Female -
Menstrual flow for three weeks with complete relief of muscular and joint
pains. Extremities - Backache
extending down hips. - Pain in
shoulders and extremities and sore swollen joints. - Pain in
middle of thigh posteriorly shooting down right leg. - Tired,
grating sensation in the joints. Skin - Itching,
burning. - Papules
looking like goose flesh on chest. Relationship - Benzoic
acid seems to be an analogue. Dose - Lower
potencies. Strychnos
gaultheriana (tropical
bind-weed) *
Exhaustion with vertigo; numbness and tingling in hands and feet; involuntary
action of lower jaw. * Pustules
and boils; tertiary syphilis and Paralysis, Eczema, prurigo, old ulcers,
leprosy, cancer of
glandular structures and bites of serpents. * Removes
fetor and haemorrhage in cancer, revives the healing process. * Follows
Arsenic. Dose - Five
drops of the tincture. - May be
increased to twenty. Homarus
unknown species (digestive
fluid of live lobster) *
Dyspepsia, sore throat, and headache seems to be a combination that may be
controlled by this
remedy. * Frontal
and temporal pain chiefly, with soreness in eyes. * Throat
sore, raw, burns, with tough mucus. * Pain in
stomach and abdomen, better after eating. *
Belching. *
Chilliness and pain all over. * Itching
of skin. Modalities - Worse,
from milk, after sleep. - Better,
from motion, after eating. Relationship - Compare
: Sepia; Asterias; Astacus; Aethusa. Dose - Sixth
potency. Hura
brasiliensis (assacu) * Used in
leprosy, when skin feels as if it were hide bound Tense vesicles; sensation
of splinter
under thumb-nails. * Skin of
forehead feels drawn tight. * Stiff
neck, pain in back. *
Throbbing in finger tips. * Itching,
pimples on all projecting portions of bone, malar bones, etc. Dose - Sixth
potency. Relationship - Compare
Calotropis or Madura album- (Leprosy; livid and gangrenous tubercles; thickening
of the skin). Hydrangea
arborescens (seven-barks) * A remedy
for gravel, profuse deposit of white amorphous salts in urine. *
Calculus, renal colic, bloody urine. * Acts on
ureter. * Pain in
lumbar region. *
Dizziness. *
Oppression of chest. Urine - Burning
in urethra and frequent desire. - Urine
hard to start. - Heavy
deposit of mucus. - Sharp
pain in loins, especially left. - Great
thirst, with abdominal symptoms and enlarged prostate. [Ferr. pic.; Sabal.]
Gravelly deposits. -
Spasmodic stricture. - Profuse
deposit of white amorphous salts. Relationship - Compare
: Lycopod.; chimaphila.; Berberis; Pareira; Uva; Sabal; Oxydendron;
Geum-Water Avens-
(Severe jerking pains from deep in the abdomen to end of urethra; affections
of bladder,
with pains in penis; worse, eating; relaxed mucous membranes, with excessive
and depraved
secretions; imperfect digestion and assimilation.) Polyctrichum-Haircap moss- (according
to Dr.A. M. Cushing in mother tincture or infusion for enlarged
prostateprostatitis.) Dose -
Tincture. Hydrastis
canadensis (golden seal) * Acts
especially on mucous membranes, relaxing them and producing a thick,
yellowish, ropy
secretion. * The
catarrh may be anywhere, -throat, stomach, uterus, urethra, -it is always
characterized by this
peculiar mucous discharge. *
Hydrastis is especially active in old, easily-tired people, cachectic
individuals, with great debility. * Cerebral
effects prominent, feels his wits sharpened, head cleared, facile expression. * Weak
muscular power, poor digestion and obstinate constipation. * Lumbago. *
Emaciation and prostration. * Its
action on the liver is marked. * Cancer
and cancerous state, before ulceration, when pain is principal symptom. * Goitre
of puberty and pregnancy. *
Small-pox internally and locally. * The
power of Hydrastis over smallpox seen in modifying the disease, abolishing
its distressing
symptoms, shortening its course, lessening its danger and greatly mitigating
its consequences.
(J.J. Garth Wilkinson.) Mind -
Depressed; sure of death, and desires it. Head - Dull,
pressing frontal pain, especially connected with constipation. - Myalgic
pain in scalp and muscles of neck. [Cimicif.] - Eczema
on forehead along line of hair. -
Sinusitis, after coryza. Ears - Roaring. -
Muco-purulent discharge. -
Deafness. -
Estachian catarrh, with high-pitched voice. Nose - Thick,
tenacious secretion from posterior nares to throat. - Watery,
excoriating discharge. - Ozaena,
with ulceration of septum. - Tends to
blow nose all the time. Mouth - Peppery
taste. - Tongue
white, swollen, large, flabby, slimy; shows imprint of teeth [Merc.]; as if
scalded; stomatitis. -
Ulceration of tongue, fissures toward the edges. Throat -
Follicular pharyngitis. - Raw,
smarting, excoriating sensation. - Hawking
of yellow, tenacious mucus. [Kali bich.] - Child is
aroused suddenly from sleep by this tenacious post-nasal dropping. - Goitre
of puberty and pregnancy. Stomach - Sore
feeling in stomach more or less constant. - Weak
digestion. - Bitter
taste. - Pain as
from a hard-cornered substance. - Gone
feeling. -
Pulsation in epigastrium. - Cannot
eat bread or vegetables. - Atonic
dyspepsia. - Ulcers
and cancer. -
Gastritis. Abdomen -
Gastro-duodenal catarrh. - Liver
torpid, tender. -
Jaundice. -
Gallstones. - Dull
dragging in right groin with cutting sensation into right testicle. Back - Dull,
heavy, dragging pain and stiffness, particularly across lumbar region, must
use arms in raising
himself from seat. Rectum -
Prolapsed; anus fissured. -
Constipation, with sinking feeling in stomach, and dull headache. - During
stool, smarting pain in rectum. - After
stool, long-lasting pain. [Nit. ac.] -
Haemorrhoids; even a light flow exhausts. -
Contraction and spasm. Urine - Gleety
discharge. - Urine
smells decomposed. Male -
Gonorrhoea, second stage; discharge thick and yellow. Female - Erosion
and excoriation of cervix. -
Leucorrhoea, worse after menses [Bov.; Calc. c]; acrid and corroding,
shreddy, tenacious. -
Menorrhagia. - Pruritus
vulvae, with profuse leucorrhoea. [Calc. c; Kreos.; Sep.] - Sexual excitement. - Tumor of
breast; nipple retracted. Respiratory - Chest
raw, sore, burning. - Dry,
harsh cough. -
Bronchial catarrh, later stages. -
Bronchitis in old, exhausted persons, with thick, yellow, tenacious
expectoration. - Frequent
fainty spells, with cold sweat all over. - Feels
suffocating when lying on left side. - Pain
from chest to left shoulder. Skin - Eruption
like variola. - Lupus;
ulcers, cancerous formations. - General
tendency to profuse perspiration and unhealthy skin. [Hepar.] Relationship - Antidote
: Sulph. - Useful
after too much Chlorate of Potash for sore throat. - Compare
: Xanthorrhiza apifolia; Kali bich.; Conium; Ars. iod.; Phytol.; Galium
(cancernodulated tumor of
the tongue); Asterias; Stann.; Puls. - Also
Manzanita (diarrhoea, gonorrhoea, gleet, leucorrhoea, catarrhal conditions). -
Hydrastinum muriaticum-Muriate of Hydrastia. (Locally, in aphthous sore
mouth, ulcers, ulcerated
sore throat, ozaena, etc. Internally, third dec. trit. Is a uterine haemostatic
and vasoconstrictor;
metrorrhagia, especially from fibroid tumors; haemorrhages; in dilatation of the
stomach, and chronic digestive disorders). -
Hydrastin sulph 1x (haemorrhage of bowels in typhoid). -
Marrubium-Hoarhound-(a stimulant to mucous membranes, especially laryngeal
and bronchial;
chronic bronchitis, dyspepsia, and hepatic disorders; colds and coughs). Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth attenuation. - Locally
colorless. -
Hydrastis, mother tincture, or fluid extract. Hydrocotyle
asiatica (indian
pennywort) * Curative
in disorders that exhibit interstitial inflammation and cellular
proliferation in any part. *
Hypertrophy and induration of connective tissue. * Has
considerable reputation in leprosy and lupus, when there is no ulceration. * The skin
symptoms are very important. * Of great
use in ulceration of womb. *
Difficulty in maintaining the upright posture. * Very
copious perspiration. * Pains of
cervical cancer. Face - Pain in
left cheek-bones and about orbits. Female - Pruritus
of vagina. -
Inflammation of neck of bladder. - Heat
within vagina. Granular ulceration of womb. - Profuse
leucorrhoea. - Dull
pain in ovarian region. - Cervical
redness. Skin - Dry
eruptions. - Great
thickening of epidermoid layer and exfoliation of scales. - Psoriasis
gyrate, on trunk and extremities, palms and soles. - Pustules
on chest. - Circular
spots, with scaly edges. -
Intolerable itching, especially of soles. - Profuse
sweat. -
Syphilitic affections. - Acne. - Leprosy. -
Elephantiasis [Ars.] Lupus non-exedens. Relationship - Compare
: Elaeis-South American Palm- (scleroderma, elephantiasis, leprosy, skin thickened,
itching and hardened. Anaesthesia). - Hura;
Strychnos Gaultheriana (bites of serpents, ulcers and cutaneous affections
generally); Hoang-Nan.
Chaulomoogra oil from seed of Taraktogenos; Hydrast.; Arsenic.; Aurum; Sepia. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Hydrocyanicum
acidum (prussic
acid) * One of
the most toxic agents known. *
Convulsions and paralysis express the action of this remedy. *
Spasmodic constriction in larynx, feeling of suffocation, pain and tightness
in chest, palpitation;
pulse weak, irregular. * Sinking
sensation at the epigastrium. *
Hysterical and epileptic convulsions. *
Cyanosis. *
Collapse, due to some pulmonary condition not a cardiac collapse. *
Catalepsy. * Cholera. * Stage of
collapse. [Ars.; Verat.] *
Coldness. * Tetanus
narcolepsy. Mind -
Unconscious. - Wild
delirium. - Fear of
imaginary troubles. - Fears
everything-horses, wagons, houses falling, etc. Head - Violent
stupefying headache. - Brain
feels on fire. - Pupils
motionless or dilated. -
Supra-orbital neuralgia, with flushing on same side of face. Face - Jaws
clenched in rigid spasm. - Froths
at mouth. - Pale,
bluish lips. Stomach - Tongue
cold. - Drink
rumbles through throat and stomach. -
Gastralgia; worse when stomach is empty. - Great
sinking at pit of stomach. -
Pulsative pain in praecordial region. Respiratory - Noisy
and agitated breathing. - Dry,
spasmodic, suffocative cough. - Asthma,
with contraction of throat. -
Whooping-cough. -
Paralysis of lungs. [Aspidos.] - Marked
cyanosis; venously congested lung. Heart - Violent
palpitation. - Pulse,
weak irregular. - Cold
extremities. -
Torturing pain in chest. - Angina
pectoris. [Spigel.; Oxal. ac.] Sleep - Yawning
with shivering. -
Irresistible drowsiness. - Vivid,
incoherent dreams. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ammon.; Camph.; Opium. - Compare
: Cicuta; Oenanthe; Camph.; Lauroc. Dose - Sixth
and higher potencies. Lyssinum (lyssin-saliva
of rabid dog) * Affects
principally the nervous system; aching in bones. *
Complaints from abnormal sexual desire. *
Convulsions brought on by dazzling light or sight of running water. Head -
Lyssophobia; fear of becoming mad. - Emotion
and bad news aggravate; also, thinking of fluids. -
Hypersensitiveness of all senses. - Chronic
headache. - Boring
pain in forehead. Mouth - Constant
spitting; saliva tough, viscid. - Sore
throat; constant desire to swallow, which is difficult; gagging when
swallowing water. - Froths
at mouth. Male -
Lascivious; priapism, with frequent emissions. - No
emission during coition. - Atrophy
of testicles. -
Complaints from abnormal sexual desire. Female - Uterine
sensitiveness; conscious of womb [Helon.] Feels prolapsed. - Vagina
sensitive, rendering coition painful. [Berberis.] - Uterine
displacements. Respiratory - Voice
altered in tone. -
Breathing held for a time. -
Spasmodic contraction of respiratory muscles. Stool - Desire
for stool on hearing or seeing running water. - Profuse,
watery stools, with pain in bowels; worse, evening. - Constant
desire to urinate on seeing running water. Modalities - Worse,
sight or sound of running water or pouring water, or even thinking of fluids; dazzling
or reflected light; heat of sun; stooping. Relationship - Compare
: Xanthium spinosum-Cockle- (said to be specific for hydrophobia and is recommended
for chronic cystitis in women). - Canth.;
Bell.; Stram.; Lach.; Nat. mur. Dose -
Thirtieth potency. Hyoscyamus
niger (henbane) * Disturbs
the nervous system profoundly. * It is as
if some diabolical force took possession of the brain and prevented its
functions. * It
causes a perfect picture of mania of a quarrelsome and obscene character. * Inclined
to be unseemly and immodest in acts, gestures and expressions. * Very
talkative, and persists in stripping herself, or uncovering genitals. * Is
jealous, afraid of being poisoned, etc. * Its
symptoms also point to weakness and nervous agitation; hence typhoid and
other infections
with coma vigil. Tremulous weakness and twitching of tendons. *
Subsultus tendinum. * Muscular
twitchings, spasmodic affections, generally with delirium. *
Non-inflammatory cerebral activity. * Toxic
gastritis. Mind - Very
suspicious. -
Talkative, obscene, lascivious mania, uncovers body; jealous, foolish. - Great
hilarity; inclined to laugh at everything. -
Delirium, with attempt to run away. - Low,
muttering speech; constant carphologia, deep stupor. Head - Feels
light and confused. - Vertigo
as if intoxicated. - Brain
feels loose, fluctuating. -
Inflammation of brain, with unconsciousness; head is shaken to and fro. Eyes - Pupils
dilated, sparkling, fixed. - Eyes
open, but does not pay attention; downcast and dull, fixed. -
Strabismus. -
Spasmodic closing of lids. -
Diplopia. - Objects
have colored borders. Mouth - Tongue
dry, red, cracked, stiff and immovable, protruded with difficulty; speech
impaired. - Foams at
mouth. - Teeth
covered with sordes. - Lower
jaw drops. Throat - Stinging
dryness. -
Constriction. - Cannot
swallow liquids. - Uvula
elongated. Stomach -
Hiccough, eructations empty, bitter. - Nausea,
with vertigo. -
Vomiting, with convulsions; haematemesis; violent cramps, relieved by
vomiting; burning in stomach;
epigastrium tender. - After
irritating food. Abdomen - Colic,
as if abdomen would burst. -
Distention. - Colic,
with vomiting, belching, hiccough screaming. -
Tympanites. - Red
spots on abdomen. Stool -
Diarrhoea, colicky, pains; involuntary, aggravated by mental excitement or
during sleep. -
Diarrhoea during the lying-in period. -
Involuntary defecation. Urine -
Involuntary micturition. - Bladder
paralyzed. - Has no
will to urinate. [Caust.] Male -
Impotence. -
Lascivious; exposes his person; plays with genitals during fever. Female - Before
menses, hysterical spasms. - Excited
sexual desire. - During
menses, convulsive movements, urinary flux and sweat. - Lochia
suppressed. - Spasms
of pregnant women. -
Puerperal mania. Chest -
Suffocating fits. - Spasm,
forcing bending forward. - Dry,
spasmodic cough at night (worse lying down; better sitting up), from itching
in the throat, as
if uvula were too long. -
Haemoptysis. Extremities - Picking
at bed-clothes; plays with hands; reaches out for things. - Epileptic
attacks ending in deep sleep. - Spasms
and convulsions. - Cramps
in calves and toes. - Child
sobs and cries without waking. Sleep - Intense
sleeplessness. - Sopor,
with convulsions. - Starts
up frightened. - Coma
vigil. Nerves - Great
restlessness; every muscle twitches. - Will not
be covered. Modalities - Worse,
at night, during menses, after eating, when lying down. - Better,
stooping. Relationship -
Antidotes : Bell.; Camph. - Compare
: Bellad.; Stram.; Agaric.; Gels. - Hyosc.
hydrobrom.-Scopolamine hydrobromide. (Paralysis agitans) - ;
tremors of disseminated sclerosis. -
Sleeplessness and nervous agitation. - Dry
cough in phthisis. - Similar
in its effects to alcohol, both recent and remote. -
Corresponds to the effects of strong poisons introduced into or generated
within the body. - Symptoms
of uraemia and acute nervous exhaustion. - A remedy
for shock. - Third
and fourth dec. trituration. - In
physiological dosage (1-200 gr.) mania and chorea; insomnia. - Scopola
(Japanese Belladonna)-chemically identical with Hyoscine. (Joyous delirium, licking of
lips and smacking of mouth; sleepless; tries to get out of bed; sees cats,
picks imaginary
hairs, warms hands before imaginary fire, etc.) Dose - Sixth,
to 200th potency. Hypericum
perforatum (st.
john's-wort) * The
great remedy for injuries to nerves, especially of fingers, toes and nails. * Crushed
fingers, especially tips. *
Excessive painfulness is a guiding symptom to its use. * Prevents
lockjaw. *
Punctured wounds. * Relieves
pain after operations. * Quite
supersedes the use of Morphia after operations. (Helmuth.) * Spasms
after every injury. * Has an
important action on the rectum; haemorrhoids. *
Coccydynia. *
Spasmodic asthmatic attacks with changes of weather or before storms, better
by copious expectoration. * Injured
nerves from bites of animals. * Tetanus. *
Neuritis, tingling, burning and numbness. * Constant
drowsiness. Mind - Feels as
if lifted high in air, or anxiety lest he fall from heights. - Mistakes
in writing. - Effects
of shock. -
Melancholy. Head - Heavy;
feels as if touched by an icy cold hand. Throbbing in vertex; worse in close
room. - Brain
seems compressed. - Right
side of face aches. -
Brain-fag and neurasthenia. - Facial
neuralgia and toothache of a pulling, tearing character, with sadness. - Head
feels longer-elongated to a point. - In
fractured skull, bone splinters. - Brain
feels alive. - Pains in
eyes and ears. - Falling
out of hair. Stomach - Craving
for wine. - Thirst;
Nausea. - Tongue
coated white at base, tip clean. - Feeling
of lump in stomach. [Abies nig.; Bry.] Rectum - Urging,
dry, dull, pressing pain. -
Haemorrhoids, with pain, bleeding, and tenderness. Back - Pain in
nape of neck. - Pressure
over sacrum. - Spinal
concussion. - Coccyx
injury from fall, with pain radiating up spine and down limbs. - Jerking
and twitching of muscles. Extremities - Darting
pain in shoulders. - Pressure
along ulnar side of arm. - Cramp in
calves. - Pain in
toes and fingers, especially in tips. - Crawling
in hand and feet. -
Lancinating pain in upper and lower limbs. -
Neuritis, with tingling, burning pain, numbness and flossy skin. - Joints
feel bruised. -
Hysterical joints. - Tetanus.
[Physost.; Kali brom.] -
Traumatic neuralgia and neuritis. Respiratory - Asthma
worse foggy weather and relieved by profuse perspiration. Skin -
Hyperidrosis, sweating of scalp, worse in morning after sleep; falling of
hair from injury; eczema of
hands and face, intense itching, eruption seems to be under the skin. - Herpes
zoster. - Old
ulcers or sores in mouth when very sensitive. -
Lacerated wounds with much prostration from loss of blood. Modalities - Worse,
in cold; dampness; in a fog; in close room; least exposure; touch. - Better,
bending head backward. Relationship - Compare
: Ledum (punched wounds and bites of animals); Arnica; Staphis.; Calend.;
Ruta; Coff. -
Antidotes : Ars.; Cham. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Iberis
amara (bitter
candytuft) * State of
nervous excitement. * Has
marked action upon the heart. *
Possesses great efficacy in cardiac diseases. * Control
vascular excitement in hypertrophy with thickening of the heart's walls. * Cardiac
debility after influenza. * Liver
region full and painful. * White
stools. Mind - Sad and
sighing; fearful and trembling. -
Irritable. Head - Vertigo
and pains around heart. - Constant
hawking of thick, stringy mucus until after a meal. - Hot,
flushed face. - Vertigo,
as if occiput were turning around; eyes feel forced outwards. Heart -
Conscious of heart's action. - On
turning on left side, stitching pain as of needles through ventricles felt at
each systole. -
Palpitation, with vertigo and choking in throat. -
Stitching pains in cardiac region. - Pulse
full, irregular, intermittent. - Worse,
least motion and in warm room. -
Sensation of weight and pressure, with occasional sharp, stinging pains. - Dropsy,
with enlarged heart. - Violent
palpitation induced by slightest exertion, or by laughing, or coughing.
Darting pains through
heart. Cardiac dyspnoea. - Dilation
of heart. - Wakes
with palpitation about 2 a.m. - Throat
and trachea fills up with mucus. - Cough
causes redness of face. -
Tachycardia. Extremities - Numbness
and tingling in left hand and arm. - Whole
body sore, lame and trembling. Modalities - Worse,
lying down; on left side; motion, exertion; warm room. Relationship - Compare
: Cact.; Dig.; Amyl.; Bell. Dose - Tincture
and first potency. Ichthyolum (a
combination of sulphonated hydrocarbons; a fossil Product of
complex structure found in tyrol, supposed to be fish
deposits, contains 10 sulphur.) * Its
action on skin, mucous membranes, and kidneys is prompt and useful. * It is
strongly antiparasitic; redness, pain and inflammation; decreases tension. * Excellent
in winter coughs of old people. *
Polyarthritis. * Chronic
rheumatism. * Uric
acid diathesis. *
Hay-fever. * Chronic
hives. Tuberculosis, aids nutrition. *
Alcoholism when nothing will stay on stomach. Mind -
Irritable and depressed. -
Forgetful, lack of concentration. Head - Dull,
aching; better cold, pressure. - Dull
frontal and supra-orbital headache; worse moving eyes, cold air; better,
warmth. Face - Skin
feels dry and itches. - Acne on
chin. Throat -
Irritated; pain to ears; sore, dry, with hawking and expectoration. Eyes - Burn,
red; worse, any change of temperature. Nose - Bland
coryza; stuffed feeling; feels sore inside. -
Irresistible desire to sneeze. Stomach -
Disagreeable taste, burning sensation, very thirsty. - Nausea.
Increased appetite. Abdomen -
Disposition to soft, shapeless stools. - Griping
in umbilical and left hypogastric region. - Early
morning diarrhoea. Urine -
Increased in quantity and frequency. - Burning
pain in meatus. - Uric
acid deposits. Female - Fullness
in lower abdomen. - Nausea
at time of menses. Respiratory - Coryza;
dry, teasing cough. -
Bronchiectasis and phthisis. -
Bronchitis, especially of the the aged. Skin - Heat and
irritation; itching. - Scaly
and itching eczema. - Crops of
boils. - Pruritus
of pregnancy. -
Psorisis, Acne, rosacea, erysipelas. Extremities - Lameness
in right shoulder and right lower extremity. Relationship - Compare
: Hepar.; Calc.; Silica; Sulph.; Ars.; Petrol. Dose - Lower
potencies. -
Externally, it is used as an ointment, with Lanoline 20 to 50 per cent.; for
chronic eczema and
psoriasis, also acne rosacea and gouty joints. -
Chilblains, scabies. - Rectal
suppositories for senile prostate. Ignatia
amara (st.
ignatius bean) * Produces
a marked hyperaesthesia of all the the senses, and a tendency to clonic
spasms. *
Mentally, the emotional element is uppermost, and co-ordination of function
is interfered with. * Hence,
it is one of the the chief remedies for hysteria. * It is
especially adapted to the nervous temperament-women of sensitive, easily
excited nature,
dark, mild disposition, quick to perceive, rapid in execution. * Rapid
change of mental and physical condition, opposite to each other. * Great
contradictions. * Alert,
nervous, apprehensive, rigid, trembling patients who suffer acutely in mind
or body, at the
same time made worse by drinking coffee. * The
superficial and erratic character of its symptoms is most characteristic. * Effects
of grief and worry. * Cannot
bear tobacco. * Pain is
small, circumscribed spots. [Oxal. ac.] * The
plague. * Hiccough
and hysterical vomiting. Mind -
Changeable mood; introspective; silently brooding. -
Melancholic, sad, tearful. - Not
communicative. - Sighing
and sobbing. - After
shocks, grief, disappointment. Head - Feels
hollow, heavy; worse, stooping. - Headache
as if a nail were driven out through the side. -
Cramp-like pain over root of nose. -
Congestive headaches following anger or grief; worse, smoking or smelling
tobacco, inclines
head forward. Eyes -
Asthenopia, with spasms of lids and neuralgic pain about eyes. [Nat.m. ] -
Flickering zigzags. Face -
Twitching of muscles of face and lips. - Changes
color when at rest. Mouth - Sour
taste. - Easily
bites inside of cheeks. -
Constantly full of saliva. -
Toothache; worse after drinking coffee and smoking. Throat - Feeling
of a lump in throat that cannot be swallowed. - Tendency
to choke, globus hystericus. - Sore
throat; stitches when not swallowing; better, eating something solid. - Stitches
between acts of swallowing. - Stitches
extend to ear. [Hep.] - Tonsils
inflamed, swollen, with small ulcers. Follicular tonsillitus. Stomach - Sour
eructation. - All-gone
feeling in stomach; much flatulence; hiccough. - Cramps
in stomach; worse slightest contact. - Averse
to ordinary diet; longs for great variety of indigestible articles. - Craving
for acid things. - Sinking
in stomach, relieved by taking a deep breath. Abdomen - Rumbling
in bowels. - Weak
feeling in upper abdomen. -
Throbbing in abdomen. [Aloe.; Sang.] - Colicky,
griping pains in one or both sides of abdomen. Rectum - Itching
and stitching up the rectum. -
Prolapse. - Stools
pass with difficulty; painful constriction of anus after stool. - Stitches
in haemorrhoids during cough. -
Diarrhoea from fright. - Stitches
from anus deep into rectum. -
Haemorrhage and pain; worse when stool is loose. - Pressure
as of a sharp instrument from within outward. Urine - Profuse,
watery. [Phos. ac.] Respiratory - Dry,
spasmodic cough in quick successive shocks. - Spasm of
glottis [Calc.] Reflex coughs. - Coughing
increases the desire to cough. - Much
sighing. - Hollow
spasmodic cough, worse in the evening, little expectoration, leaving pain in
trachea. Female - Menses,
black, too early, too profuse, or scanty. - During
menses great languor, with spasmodic pains in stomach and abdomen. - Feminine
sexual frigidity. -
Suppression from grief. Extremities - Jerking
of limbs. - Pain in
tendo-Achillis and calf. -
Ulcerative pain in soles. Sleep - Very light. - Jerking
of limbs on going to sleep. - Insomnia
from grief, cares, with itching of arms and violent yawning. - Dreams
continuing a long time; troubling him. Fever - Chill,
with thirst; not relieved by external heat. - During
fever, itching; nettle-rash all over body. Skin - Itching,
nettle-rash. - Very
sensitive to draught of air. -
Excoriation, especially around vagina and mouth. Modalities - Worse,
in the morning, open air, after meals, coffee, smoking, liquids, external
warmth. - Better,
while eating, change of position. Relationship - Compare
: Zinc.; Kali phos.; Sep.; Cimicif. Panacea arvensis- Poor man's Mercury- (Sensitiveness
over gastric region with hunger but an aversion to food). -
Complementary : Nat. mur. -
Incompatible : Coffea; Nux; Tabac. -
Antidotes : Puls.; Cham.; Cocc. Dose - Sixth,
to 200th potency. Anisum
stellatum (anise) * Should
be remembered in the treatment of flatulent conditions. *
So-called three-months' colic, especially if it recurs at regular hours; much
rumbling in abdomen. * One
symptom is worthy of special remembrance-pain in region of third rib, about
an inch or two
from the sternum, generally on right side, but occasionally on left. * Frequent
cough with this pain. * Purulent
tracheal and gastric catarrh of old drunkards. * Old
asthmatics. *
Vomiting, epileptiform convulsions with biting of tongue. Nose - Sharp
stitches beneath lip. - Acute
catarrh. - Burning
and numbness of inner lower lip. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea. - Pain
near third intercostal cartilage. - Cough,
with pus-like phlegm. -
Palpitation, with aphthae. -
Haemoptysis. Dose - Third
potency. Ilex
aquifolium (american
holly) *
Intermittent fever. * Marked
eye symptoms, spleen pain. * All
symptoms better in winter. Eye -
Infiltration of cornea; staphyloma; nightly burning in orbits, rheumatic
inflammation of eye; psilosis. Relationship - Ilex
Paraguayensis-Yerba Mate-(Persistent epigastric pain; sense of dryness of
mouth and pharynx,
anorexia, pyrosis, nervous depression, neurasthenia. Somnolence; incapacity
for work,
diminution of urinary secretion, headache and pruritus. Hemicrania. Renal
colic. Is said to be of
use as a prophylactic against sunstroke, being a safe stimulant to the
circulation, to diaphoresis
and diuresis.) Ilex vomitoria- Yaupon-(Emetic properties-Possesses also tonic
and digestive
qualities, free from sleepless effects. Has an active principle said to act
as a powerful
diuretic-employed in nephritis and gout). - Ilex
Cassine-(Christmas berry Tea)-Excellent diuretic and substitute for tea. Indigo
tinctoria (indigo-dye-stuff) * Marked
action on the nervous system, and of undoubted benefit in the treatment of
epilepsy with great
sadness. * Excited
mood and desire to be busy. *
Neurasthenia and hysteria. * Pure
powdered Indigo placed on the wound cures snake and spider poison. [Kali
permang.; Golondrina;
Cedron.] *
Stricture of oesophagus; blue color. [Cupr.] Head - Vertigo
with nausea. -
Convulsions. -
Sensation of a band around forehead. -
Undulating sensation through whole head. -
Sensation as if brain were frozen. - Gloomy;
cries at night. - Hair
feels pulled from vertex. - Head
feels frozen. Nose -
Excessive sneezing and bleeding from nose. Ears - Pressure
and roaring. Stomach - Metallic
taste. - Eructations. -
Bloating. -
Anorexia. - Flushes
of heat rising from stomach to head. Rectum - Falling
of rectum. - Aroused
at night with horrible itching at anus. Urinary - Constant
desire to urinate. - Urine
turbid. - Catarrh
of bladder. Extremities -
Sciatica. - Pain
from middle of thigh to knee. - Boring
pain in knee-joint; better, walking. - Pain in
limbs worse after every meal. Nerves -
Hysterical symptoms where pain predominates Excessive nervous irritation. -
Epilepsy; flashes of heat from abdomen to head; fit begins with dizziness. - Aura
from a painful spot between shoulders. - Reflex
spasms from worms. Modalities - Worse,
during rest and sitting. - Better,
pressure, rubbing, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Cuprum; Oestrus cameli, an Indian medicine for epilepsy. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Indium
metallicum (the metal
indium) *
Headaches and migraine. * Seminal
emissions. *
Backache. Head - Pain in
head when straining at stool. - Bursting
in head during stool. - Dull
pains in temples and forehead, with nausea, weakness, sleepiness. - Gone
feeling in stomach about 11 a.m. - Violent
attack of sneezing. - Sexual
psychopathy. Face - Painful
suppurating pimples. - Corners
of mouth cracked and sore. [Condur.] Male - Horribly
offensive smell of urine after standing a short time. -
Emissions too frequent. -
Diminished power. -
Testicles tender; drawing pains along spermatic cord. Throat - Uvula
enlarged, ulcerated; thick, tough mucus in back part of pharynx. - Worse evening. Extremities -
Stiffness in neck and shoulders. - Pain,
especially in left arm. - Legs
restless and weary. - Toes
itch. [Agar.] Dose - Sixth to
200th potency. Relationship - Compare
: Selenium; Titanium (male sexual organs). Indolum (a
crystalline compound derivable from indigo, but also a product
of putrefaction of proteids) * Primary
action is to increase the elimination of Indican. *
Auto-intoxication. * Compare
: Skatol. Persistent
desire to sleep, dull, discontented mental state, hideous, delusions and
nervousness, constant
motion of fingers and feet. Intestinal
putrefaction. Head - Dull
occipital and frontal headache in afternoon. - Dull
sensation over eyes. - Eyeballs
hot and hurt when moved. - Pupils dilated
with headache. Stomach - Bloated
feeling. - Hungry
sensation after full meal. - Great
thirst. -
Constipation. Extremities - Very
tired and sore in lower limbs. - Feet
burn. -
Knee-joints sore. Sleep -
Sleepiness. -
Continuous dreaming. Dose - Sixth attenuation. Insulinum (an active
principle from the pancreas which affects sugar metabolism) * Besides
the use of Insulin in the treatment of diabetes, restoring the lost ability
to oxidize carbohydrate
and again storing glycogen in the liver, some use of it homoeopathically has been made
by Dr. Wm.F. Baker, showing its applicability in acne, carbuncles, erythema
with itching
eczema. * In the
gouty, transitory glycosuria when skin manifestations are persistent give
three times daily
after eating. * Given a
persistent case of skin irritation, boils or varicose ulceration with
polyuria, it is indicated. Dose - 3x to
30x. Inula
helenium (scabwort) * A mucous
membrane medicine. *
Bearing-down sensations in pelvic organs and bronchial symptoms are most marked. *
Substernal pain. *
Diabetes. Head - Vertigo
on stooping; throbbing after eating, pressure in temples and forehead. Respiratory - Dry
cough; worse at night and lying down; larynx painful. - Chronic
bronchitis; cough, with much thick expectoration, with languor and weak
digestion. - Stitches
behind sternum. - Teasing
cough with much and free expectoration. -
Palliative in tubercular laryngitis. Female - Menses
too early and painful. -
Labor-like pains; urging to stool; dragging in genitals, with violent
backache. - Itching
of legs during menses, chattering of teeth from cold during menstruation. - Moving
about in abdomen, stitches in genitals. - Chronic
metritis. Rectum - Pressing
toward rectum as of something extruding. Urinary - Frequent
urging to urinate; passes only in drops. - Violet
odor. [Tereb.] Extremities - Pain in
right shoulder and wrist; tearing in left palm, unable to double fingers;
pain in lower limbs,
feet and ankles. Relationship - Compare
: Crocus; Ignatia; Arum dracontium (loose cough worse at night on lying
down). Dose - First to
third potency. Iodoformium (iodoform) * Should
not be forgotten in the treatment of tubercular meningitis, both as a local
application to the
head and internally. [Bacil.] *
Tuberculous conditions. * Subacute
and chronic diarrhoea of children. Head - Sharp,
neuralgic pain. - Head
feels heavy, as if it could not be lifted from pillow. - Itching
of occiput. -
Meningitis. - Sleep
interrupted by sighing and cries. - Very
drowsy. Eyes - Pupils,
dilated; contract unequally, react poorly. -
Diplopia. - Failing
sight due to retro-bulbar neuritis, central scotoma-partial atrophy of optic
disc. Chest - Sore
pain in apex of right lung. - Feeling
of a weight on chest, as if smothering. - Cough
and wheezing on going to bed. - Pain in
left breast, like a hand grasping at the base of the heart. -
Haemoptysis. -
Asthmatic breathing. Abdomen - Scaphoid
abdomen. - Chronic
diarrhoea with suspected tuberculosis. - Abdomen
distended; mesenteric glands enlarged. - Cholera
infantum. Chronic diarrhoea; stools greenish, watery, undigested, with
irritable temper. Extremities - Legs
weak; cannot stand and walk with eyes closed. - Weakness
of knees when going upstairs. Dose - Second
trituration. - Three grains
on the back of the tongue will relieve attack of asthmatic breathing. Iodium (iodine) * Rapid
metabolism : Loss of flesh great appetite. * Hungry
with much thirst. * Better
after eating. * Great
debility, the slightest effort induces perspiration. * Iod.
individual is exceedingly thin, dark complexioned, with enlarged lymphatic
glands, has voracious
appetite but gets thin. *
Tubercular type. All
glandular structures, respiratory organs, circulatory system are especially
affected; they atrophy. Iodine
arouses the defensive apparatus of the system by assembling the mononuclear leucocytes
whose phagocytic action is marked, at a given point. Lead
poisoning. Tremor. Iodine
craves cold air. Arthritis
deformans. Abnormal
vaso-constriction, capillary congestion followed by oedema, ecchymosis, haemorrhages,
and nutritive disturbances are the pathological conditions at the basis of
its symptomatology. Sluggish
vital reaction, hence chronicity in many of its aspects. Acute
catarrh of all mucous membranes, rapid emaciation, notwithstanding good
appetite, and
glandular atrophy call for this remedy, in numerous wasting diseases and in
scrofulous patients. Acute
affections of the respiratory organs. Iodine is
warm, and wants cool surroundings. Weakness
and loss of breath going upstairs. Tincture
internally and locally to swollen glands and rattlesnake bites. Mind - Anxiety
when quiet. Present anxiety and depression, no reference to the future. - Sudden
impulse to run and do violence. -
Forgetful. - Must be
busy. - Fear of
people, shuns every one. -
Melancholy. - Suicidal
tendency. Head -
Throbbing; rush of blood, and feeling of a tight band. - Vertigo;
worse from stooping, worse in warm room. - Chronic,
congestive headache of old people. [Phos.] Eyes - Violent
lachrymation. - Pain in
eyes. - Pupil
dilated. - Constant
motion of eyeballs. - Acute
dacryocystitis. Nose -
Sneezing. - Sudden
violent influenza. - Dry
coryza becomes fluent in open air, also a fluent hot coryza with general heat
of skin. - Pain at
root of nose and frontal sinus. - Nose
stopped up. - Tendency
to ulceration. - Loss of
smell. - Acute
nasal engorgement associated with high blood pressure. Mouth - Gums
loose and bleed easily. - Foul
ulcers and salivation. - Profuse,
fetid ptyalism. - Tongue
thickly coated. -
Offensive odor from mouth. Throat - Larynx
feels constricted. -
Eustachian deafness. - Thyroid
enlarged. - Goitre,
with sensation of constriction. - Swollen
submaxillary glands. - Uvula
swollen. Stomach -
Throbbing at pit of stomach. - Ravenous
hunger and much thirst. - Empty
eructations, as if every particle of food were turned into gas. - Anxious
and worried if he does not eat. [Cina; Sulph.] - Loss
flesh, yet hungry and eating well. [Abrot.] Abdomen - Liver
and spleen sore and enlarged. -
Jaundice. -
Mesenteric glands enlarged. -
Pancreatic disease. - Cutting
pain in abdomen. Stool -
Haemorrhage at every stool. -
Diarrhoea, whitish, frothy, fatty. -
Constipation, with ineffectual urging; better by drinking cold milk. -
Constipation alternating with diarrhoea. [Ant. cr.] Urine - Frequent
and copious, dark yellow-green (Bovista), thick, acrid with cuticle on
surface. Male -
Testicles swollen and indurated. -
Hydrocele. - Loss of
sexual power, with atrophied testes. Female - Great
weakness during menses. [Alum.; Carbo an.; Coccul.; Haematox.] -
Menstruation irregular. - Uterine
haemorrhage. -
Ovaritis. [Apis; bell.; Lach.] Wedge-like pain from ovary to uterus.
Dwindling of mammary glands. -
Nodosities in skin of mammae. - Acrid
leucorrhoea, thick, slimy, corroding the linen. -
Wedge-like pain in the right ovarian region. Respiratory - Hoarse. - Raw and
tickling feeling provoking a dry cough. - Pain in
larynx. -
Laryngitis, with painful roughness; worse during cough. - Child
grasps throat when coughing. -
Right-sided pneumonia with high temperature. -
Difficult expansion of chest, blood-streaked sputum; internal dry heat,
external coldness. - Violent
heart action. -
Pneumonia. -
Hepatization spreads rapidly with persistent high temperature; absence of
pain in spite of great
involvement, worse warmth; craves cool air. - Croup in
scrofulous children with dark hair and eyes. [Brom. opposite.] -
Inspiration difficult. - Dry,
morning cough, from tickling in larynx. - Croupy
cough, with difficult respiration; wheezy. - Cold
extends downwards from head to throat and bronchi. - Great
weakness about chest. -
Palpitation from least exertion. -
Pleuritic effusion. - Tickling
all over chest. - Iod.
cough is worse indoors, in warm, wet weather, and when lying on back. Heart - Heart
feels squeezed. -
Myocarditis, painful compression around heart. - Feels as
if squeezed by an iron hand [Cactus] followed by great weakness and
faintness. - Palpitation
from least exertion. -
Tachycardia. Extremities - Joints
inflamed and painful. - Pain in
bones at night. - White
swelling. -
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism. -
Rheumatism of nape and upper extremities. - Cold
hands and feet. - Acrid
sweat of feet. -
Pulsation in large arterial trunks. -
Rheumatic pains, nightly pains in joints; constrictive sensations. Skin - Hot,
dry, yellow and withered. - Glands
enlarged. -
Nodosities. - Anasarca
of cardiac disease. Fever - Flushes
of heat all over body. - Marked
fever, restlessness, red cheeks, apathetic. - Profuse
sweat. Modalities - Worse,
when quiet, in warm room, right side. - Better,
walking about, in open air. Relationship - Yatren. - Iod.
pathogenesis is similar to that of Carbol. acid. -
Antidotes : Hepar; Sulph.; Gratiola. -
Complementary : Lycopod.; Badiaga. - Compare
: Brom.; Hepar; Mercur.; Phosph.; Abrot; Nat. mur.; Sanic.; Tuber. Dose - The
crude drug in saturated solution may be required. - Third to
thirtieth potency. -
Ioduretted solution of Potass. iod. (35 grains Potassa and 4 grains Iodine to
1 oz. of water, 10 drops
three times a day) - expels
tapeworms dead. - Locally
the most powerful, least harmful and easily managed microbicide. - Ideal
agent to keep wounds clean and disinfected. - Bites of
insects, reptiles, etc. - Gunshot
wounds and compound fractures, excellent. - Great
skin disinfectant. Ipecacuanha (ipecac-root) * The
chief action is on the ramifications of the pneumogastric nerve, producing
spasmodic irritation
in chest and stomach. * Morphia
habit. * The
principal feature of Ipecacuanha is its persistent nausea and vomiting, which
form the chief
guiding symptoms. *
Indicated after indigestible food, raisins, cakes, etc. *
Especially indicated in fat children and adults, who are feeble and catch
cold in relaxing atmosphere;
warm, moist weather. *
Spasmodic affections. *
Haemorrhages bright-red and profuse. Mind -
Irritable; holds everything in contempt. - Full of
desires, for what they know not. Head - Bones of
skull feel crushed or bruised. - Pain
extends to teeth and root of tongue. Eyes -
Inflamed, red. - Pain
through eyeballs. - Profuse
lachrymation. - Cornea
dim. - Eyes
tire from near vision. - State of
vision constantly changing. - Spasm of
accommodation from irritable weakness of the ciliary muscle. - Nausea
from looking on moving objects. Face - Blue
rings around eyes. -
Periodical orbital neuralgia, with lachrymation, photophobia, and smarting
eyelids. Nose - Coryza,
with stoppage of nose and nausea. -
Epistaxis. Stomach - Tongue
usually clean. - Mouth,
moist; much saliva. Constant nausea and vomiting, with pale, twitching of
face. - Vomits
food, bile, blood, mucus. - Stomach
feels relaxed, as if hanging down. -
Hiccough. Abdomen - amoeboid
dysentery with tenesmus; while straining pain so great that it nauseates;
little thirst. - Cutting,
clutching; worse, around the navel. - Body
rigid; stretched out stiff. Stools -
Pitch-like green as grass, like frothy molasses, with griping at navel. -
Dysenteric, slimy. Female - Uterine
haemorrhage, profuse, bright, gushing, with nausea. - Vomiting
during pregnancy. - Pain
from navel to uterus. - Menses
too early and too profuse. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea; constant constriction in chest. - Asthma. - Yearly
attacks of difficult shortness of breathing. -
Continued sneezing; coryza; wheezing cough. - Cough
incessant and violent, with every breath. - Chest
seems full of phlegm, but does not yield to coughing. - Bubbling
rales. -
Suffocative cough; child becomes stiff, and blue in the face. -
Whooping-cough, with nosebleed, and from mouth. - Bleeding
from lungs, with nausea; feeling of constriction; rattling cough. - Croup. -
Haemoptysis from slightest exertion. [Millef.] -
Hoarseness, especially at end of a cold. - Complete
aphonia. Fever -
Intermittent fever, irregular cases, after Quinine. -
Slightest chill with much heat, nausea, vomiting, and dyspnoea. - Relapses
from improper diet. Sleep - With
eyes half open. - Shocks
in all limbs on going to sleep. [Ign.] Extremities - Body
stretched stiff, followed by spasmodic jerking of arms towards each other. Skin - Pale,
lax. - Blue
around eyes. - Miliary
rash. Modalities - Worse,
periodically; from veal, moist warm wind, lying down. Relationship - Compare
: Emetine-principal alkaloid of Ipecac. (A powerful amoebicide, but is not a bactericide.
Specific for amaebiasis; of remarkable value in treatment of amaebic
dysentery; also as a
remedy in pyorrhoea, 1/2 gr. daily for three days, then less. Emetin, 1/2 gr. hypodermically,
in Psoriasis. Emetin hydroch. 2x, diarrhoea with colicky, abdominal pains and
nausea. Emetin for entamebic dysentery. In physiological doses must be
carefully watched.
May produce hepatization of lungs, rapid heart action, tendency for the head
to fall forward
and lobar pneumonia. In haematemesis and other haemorrhages, compare :
Gelatin which has
a marked effect on the coagulability of the blood. Hypodermically; or if by
mouth, a 10 per
cent. jelly, about 4 oz., three times a day) - Arsenic;
Cham.; Puls.; Tart. em.; Squill. Convolvulus (colic and diarrhoea). - Typha
latifolia-Cat-tail flag (dysentery, diarrhoea) and summer complaint. -
Euphorbia hypericifolia- Garden Spurge-(Very similar to Ipecac. Irritation of
the respiratory and
gastro-intestinal tracts and female organs). - Lippia
mexicana-(Persistent dry, hard, bronchial cough- asthma and chronic
bronchitis). - In
Asthma, compare : Blatta orientalis. -
Antidotes : Arsenic; China; Tabac. -
Complementary : Cuprum; Arn. Dose - Third to
200th potency. Iridium
metallicum (the
metal) *
Intestinal putrefaction and septicaemia. * Anaemia,
increases red corpuscles. *
Epilepsy; lupus. *
Rheumatism and gout. * Uterine
tumors. * Spinal
paresis. *
Exhaustion after disease. * Children
who are puny, weak-limbed, and grow too fast. *
Nephritis of pregnancy. Head -
Difficult concentration of thought. -
Sensation as if mind were void. - Though
confused. -
"Woodeny" feeling in right side of head. - Right
side of scalp sensitive. - Profuse,
watery coryza, better indoors. - Ozaena. Respiratory - Hoarse
cough, worse talking; posterior nares feel raw, inflamed, profuse, thick,
yellowish discharge. - Chronic
laryngeal catarrh. Back and
extremities - Weakness
in the kidney region. - Spinal
paresis, especially for the aged and after disease. - Pressing
in groin and left thigh. - Tension
in both thighs, especially left. -
Dislocated feeling in left hip-joint and dull pain toward left gluteal
region. Relationship - Compare
: Iridium chloride. (Produces salivation and stiffness of jaws followed by
head and nervous
symptoms. Congestion of nares and bronchi. Dragging pain in lower back.
Headache worse
right side, heavy feeling as of liquid lead.) - Compare
: Platina; Palladium; Osmium. Dose - Sixth
and higher. Iris
versicolor (blue
flag) * Thyroid,
pancreas, salivary, intestinal glands, and gastro-intestinal mucous membrane,
are especially
affected. *
Increases the flow of bile. * Sick headaches
and cholera morbus are a special therapeutic field for its action. Head - Frontal
headache, with nausea. - Scalp
feels constricted. - Right
temples especially affected. - Sick
headache, worse rest; begins with a blur before eyes, after relaxing from a
mental strain. - Pustular
eruption on scalp. Ears - Roaring,
buzzing, ringing in ears, with deafness. - Aural
vertigo, with intense noises in ears. Face -
Neuralgia after breakfast, beginning in infra-orbital nerve, and involving
whole face. Throat - Mouth
and tongue feel scalded. - Heat and
smarting in throat. - Burning. - Profuse
flow of saliva; ropy. - Goitre. Stomach - Burning
of whole alimentary canal. Vomiting, sour bloody, biliary. - Nausea. - Profuse
flow of saliva. [Merc.; Ipec.; Kali iod.] -
Deficient appetite. Abdomen - Liver
sore. - Cutting
pain. -
Flatulent colic. -
Diarrhoea; stools watery, with burning at anus and through intestinal canal. -
Periodical night diarrhoea, with pain and green discharges. -
Constipation (give 30th) Extremities - Shifting
pains. -
Sciatica, as if left hip-joint were wrenched. - Pain
extends to popliteal space. -
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism (use Irisin). Skin - Herpes
zoster, associated with gastric derangements. - Pustular
eruptions. -
Psoriasis; irregular patches with shining scales. - Eczema,
with nightly itching. Modalities - Worse,
in evening and at night, from rest. - Better,
from continued motion. Relationship - Antidote
: Nux. - Compare
: Iris florentina-Orris-root-(delirium, convulsions, and paralysis); Iris
facteur (headache
and hernia); Iris germanica-Blue Garden Iris-(dropsy and freckles); Iris
tenax -1. minor-(dry
mouth; deathly sensation at point of stomach, pain in ileo-caecal region; appendicitis.
Pain from adhesions after). -
Pancreatinum-a combination of several enzymes- (Indicated in intestinal
indigestion; pain an hour or
more after eating. Lienteric diarrhoea. Dose.-3-5 grains, better not given
during the active
period of stomachic digestion). -
Pepsinum-(Imperfect digestion with pain in gastric region. Marasmus of
children who are fed on
artificial foods. Diarrhoea due to indigestion. Dose.-3-4 grains). (Diseases
of pancreas, gout,
diabetes) - ; Ipec.;
Podoph.; Sanguin.; Ars.; Ant. cr. Dose - Tincture
to thirtieth potency. -
Favorable reports from the very highest potencies. Jacaranda
caroba (brazilian
caroba-tree) * Has
reputation as a remedy in venereal diseases and rheumatism. * Morning
sickness. * The
urinary and sexual symptoms are important. *
Rheumatic symptoms. Head - Vertigo
on rising, with heavy forehead. - Eyes
pain; are inflamed and watery. - Coryza
with heavy head. Throat - Sore,
dry, constricted. - Vesicles
in pharynx. Urinary - Urethra
inflamed; discharge of yellow matter. Male - Heat and
pain in penis; painful erections; phimosis. - Prepuce
painful and swollen. -
Chancroid. - Chordee. - Itching
pimples on glans and prepuce. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain in right knee. - Weakness
of lumbar region. - Morning
soreness and stiffness of muscles. -
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism. - Itching
pimples on hands. -
Gonorrhoeal and syphilitic arthritis. Relationship - Compare
: Thuja; Corallium; Jacaranda Gualandai (in syphilitic symptoms, especially
of eye and
throat. Chancroids; atonic ulcers. Dark, painless diarrhoea). Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Jalapa (jalap) * Causes
and cures colic and diarrhoea. * The
child is good all day, but screams and is restless and troublesome at night. Gastro-intestinal - Tongue,
smooth, glazed, dry, smarting. - -Pain in
right hypochondrium. -
Flatulence and nausea. - Pinching
and griping. - Watery
diarrhoea; thin, muddy stools. - Abdomen
distended. - Face
cold and blue. - Anus
sore. Extremities - Aching
in arms and legs. - Pain in
large joint of great toe. - Smarting
at root of nail. - Burning
of soles. Relationship -
Antidotes : Elater.; Cann. sat. - Compare
: Camph.; Colocy. Dose - Third to
twelfth potency. Jatropha
curcas (purging
nut) * Of value
in cholera and diarrhoea. * The
abdominal symptoms are most important. *
Suppressed measles (H. Farrington). Stomach -
Hiccough, followed by copious vomiting. - Nausea
and vomiting, brought on by drinking, with acrid feeling from throat. - Great
thirst. - Very
easy vomiting. - Heat and
burning in stomach, with crampy, constrictive pain in epigastrium. Abdomen -
Distended, with gurgling noises. - Pain in
hypochondria. - Pain in
region of liver and under right scapula to shoulder. - Violent
urging to urinate. Stool - Sudden,
profuse, watery, like rice-water. -
Diarrhoea; forced discharge; loud noise in abdomen like gurgling of water
coming out of a bung-hole,
associated with coldness, cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Extremities - Cramps
in muscles, especially calves, legs, and feet. - Coldness
of whole body. - Pain in
ankles, feet and toes. - Heels
sensitive. Modalities - Better,
by placing hands in cold water. Relationship - Compare
: Camph.; Verat.; Gambog.; Croton;.; Jatropha urens- Sponge-nettle-(oedema
and cardiac
paresis). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Abrus
precatorius (crab's
eye vine) *
Epithelioma, lupus, ulcers, granular lids. Eyes - Purulent
conjunctivitis; inflammation spreads to face and neck. - Granular
ophthalmia. -
Keratitis. Relationship - Compare
: Jequiritol(in cases of trachoma and pannus to engraft a new purulent inflammation.
The proteid poisons contained in Jequirity seeds are almost identical in
their physiological
and toxic properties with the similar principles found in snake venom). Dose - -Mother
tincture diluted locally and 3x internally. Joanesia asoca (bark of
an indian tree, introduced by Dr.n. d.
ray, calcutta) * Has
extensive sphere of action on female organs. *
Amenorrhoea and metrorrhagia. Head -
Unilateral headache; reflex uterine, congestive headache, better open air and
by free flow. - Pain in
eyeballs; supraorbital pains, photophobia. - Nasal
catarrh, profuse, watery discharge. - Loss of
sense of smell. Gastric - Desire
for sweets, also acid things. - Thirsty,
excessive nausea; obstinate constipation, haemorrhoids. Female - Delayed
and irregular menses; menstrual colic; amenorrhoea, pain in ovaries before
flow; menorrhagia,
irritable bladder; leucorrhoea. Sleep -
Disturbed. - Dreams
of travelling. Back - Pain
along spine radiating to abdomen and thighs. Dose -
Tincture. Juglans
cinerea (butternut) * A faulty
elimination that produces jaundice and various skin eruptions, is pictured by
this drug. * The
sharp, occipital headache, usually associated with liver disturbances, is
very characteristic. * Pain in
chest, axilla and scapula, with suffocative sensation. * Feeling
as if all internal organs were too large, especially those of left side. *
Cholelithiasis. Head - Dull,
full head. - Eruption
on scalp. - Sharp,
occipital headache. - Head
feels enlarged. - Pustules
on lids and around eyes. Nose - Tingling
in nose; sneezing. - Coryza,
preceded by pain under sternum, with threatening suffocation. - Later,
copious, bland, thick mucous discharge. Mouth - Acrid
feeling in mouth and throat. - Soreness
in region of tonsils externally. - Dryness
of root of tongue and fauces. Stomach - Atonic
dyspepsia with much eructation and flatulent distention. - Soreness
in region of liver. Back - Muscles
of neck rigid, lame. - Pain
between scapula and under right. - Pain in
lumbar vertebrae. Skin - Red,
like flush of scarlatina. -
Jaundice, with pain about liver and right scapula. - Itching
and pricking when heated. -
Pustules. - Eczema,
especially on lower extremities, sacrum and hands. - Erythema
and erysipelatous redness. Stool -
Yellowish-green, with tenesmus and burning at anus. - Camp
diarrhoea. Modalities - Better,
getting heated, exercise, scratching, on rising in morning. - Worse,
walking. Relationship - Compare
: Juglandin (duodenal catarrh; bilious diarrhoea); Chelidon.; Bryon.; Iris. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Juglans
regia (walnut) * Skin
eruptions are prominent. Head -
Confused; feels as if head were floating in air. -
Occipital sharp pain. Styes. Female - Menses
early, black, pitch-like coagula. - Abdomen
distended. Skin -
Comedones and acne of the face. - Crusta
lactea, with soreness around ears. - Itching
and eruptions of small red pustules. - Scalp
red, and itches violently at night. -
Chancre-like ulcer. - Axillary
glands suppurate. Relationship - Compare
: Juglans cinerea. Dose -
Tincture, and lower potencies. Juncus
effusus (common
rush) * A
diuretic. * Urinary
affections. * Dysuria,
strangury, and ischuria. *
Asthmatic symptoms in haemorrhoidal subjects. * Bubbling
sensations. *
Abdominal flatulence. *
Arthritis and Lithiasis. Dose -
Tincture, and first potency. Juniperus
communis (juniper
berries) *
Catarrhal inflammation of kidneys. * Dropsy,
with suppression of urine. * Old
persons, with poor digestion and scanty secretion of urine. * Chronic
pyelitis. Urinary -
Strangury; bloody, scanty urine, violet odor. [Tereb.] - Weight
in kidney region. -
Prostatic discharge. - Renal
hyperaemia. [Eucalyptol.] Respiratory - Cough
with scanty, loaded urine. Relationship - Compare
: Sabina; Juniperus Virginianus- Red Cedar-(Violent tenesmus vesical.
Persistent dragging
in back; hyperaemia of the kidneys; pyelitis and cystitis; dropsy of the aged
with suppressed
urine. Dysuria, burning, cutting pain in urethra when urinating. Constant
urging apoplexy,
convulsions, strangury, uterine haemorrhage). -
Terebinthina. Dose - Best
form is the infusion. - One
ounce to a pint of boiling water. - Dose,
one-half to two ounces, or tincture, one to ten drops. Justicia
adhatoda (an indian
shrub, singhee) * Highly
efficacious medicine for acute catarrhal conditions of the respiratory tract
(used in the
beginning) Head -
Irritable, sensitive to external impressions; hot, full and heavy head;
lachrymation, with coryza,
profuse, fluent, with constant sneezing; loss of smell and taste; coryza with
cough. Throat - Dry,
pain during empty swallowing, tenacious mucus. - Mouth
dry. Respiratory - Dry
cough from sternal region all over chest. -
Hoarseness, larynx painful. -
Paroxysmal cough, with suffocative obstruction of respiration. - Cough
with sneezing. - Severe
dyspnoea with cough. -
Tightness across chest. -
Asthmatic attacks, cannot endure a close, warm room. -
Whooping-cough. Relationship - Seems to
come between Cepa and Euphrasia, which compare. Dose - Third potency
and higher. - Severe
aggravation have been noticed from lower potencies. Kalium
arsenicosum (fowler's
solution) * The Kali
ars. patient tends towards malignancy, and inveterate skin diseases. * He is
restless, nervous and anemic. Skin -
Intolerable itching, worse undressing. - Dry,
scaly, wilted. - Acne;
pustules worse during menses. - Chronic
eczema; itching worse from warmth, walking, undressing. -
Psoriasis, lichen. -
Phagedaenia ulcers. - Fissures
in bends of arms and knees. - Gouty
nodosities; worse, change of weather. - Skin
cancer, where suddenly an alarming malignancy without any external signs sets
in. - Numerous
small nodules under skin. Female -
Cauliflower excrescences of os uteri, with flying pains, foul smelling discharge,
and pressure
below pubis. Relationship - Radium. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Kalium
bichromicum (bichromate
of potash) * The
special affinities of this drug are the mucous membrane of stomach, bowels,
and airpassages; bones and
fibrous tissues. * Kidneys,
heart, and liver are also affected. *
Incipient parenchrymatous; nephritis. *
Nephritis with gastric disturbances. *
Cirrhosis of liver. * Anaemia
and absence of fever are characteristic. * General
weakness bordering on paralysis. * It is
especially indicated for fleshy, fat, light complexioned persons subject to
catarrhs or with
syphilitic or scrofulous history. * Symptoms
are worse in the morning; pains migrate quickly, rheumatic and gastric symptoms
alternate. * More
adapted to subacute rather than the violent acute stage. * Mucous
membranes everywhere are affected. * Catarrh
of pharynx, larynx, bronchi and nose, and a tough, stringy, viscid secretion
is produced,
which condition is a very strong guiding symptom for this drug. *
Perforation of the septum. * Chronic
atonic catarrh. * Polypus. *
Dilatation of stomach and heart. Head - Vertigo
with nausea when rising from seat. - Headache
over eyebrows, preceded by blurred vision. - Aching
and fullness in glabella. -
Semilateral headache in small spots, and from suppressed catarrh. - Frontal
pain; usually over one eye. - Bones
and scalp feel sore. Eyes -
Supra-orbital neuralgia, right side. - Eyelids
burn, swollen, oedematous. -
Discharge ropy and yellow. - Ulcers
on cornea; no pain or photophobia. -
Descemetitis, with only moderate irritation of eye. - Croupous
conjunctivitis; granular lids, with pannus. - Iritis,
with punctuate deposits on inner surface of cornea. - Slight
pain, with severe ulceration or inflammation. [Conium opposite.] Ears - Swollen,
with tearing pains. - Thick,
yellow, stringy, fetid discharge. - Sharp
stitches in left ear. Nose - Snuffles
of children, especially fat, chubby babies. Pressure and pain at root of
nose, and sticking
pain in nose. - Septum
ulcerated; round ulcer. - Fetid
smell. Discharge thick, ropy, greenish-yellow. Tough, elastic plugs from
nose; leave a raw
surface. -
Inflammation extends to frontal sinuses, with distress and fullness at root
of nose. - Dropping
from posterior nares. [Hydr.] - Loss of
smell. - Much
hawking. -
Inability to breathe through nose. - Dryness. - Coryza,
with obstruction of nose. - Violent
sneezing. - Profuse,
watery nasal discharge. - Chronic
inflammation of frontal sinus with stopped-up sensation. Face - Florid
complexion. - Blotchy,
red appearance. - Acne.
[Juglans; Kal. ars.] - Bones
sensitive, especially beneath orbits. Mouth - Dry;
viscid saliva. - Tongue
mapped, red, shining, smooth, and dry, with dysentery; broad, flat, indented,
thickly coated. - Feeling
of a hair on tongue. Throat - Fauces
red and inflamed. - Dry and
rough. - Parotid
glands swollen. - Uvula
relaxed, oedematous, bladder-like. -
Pseudo-membranous deposit on tonsils and soft palate. - Burning
extending to stomach. - Aphthae. -
Diphtheria, with profound prostration and soft pulse. -
Discharge from mouth and throat, tough and stringy. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting after beer. - Load
immediately after eating. - Feels as
if digestion had stopped. -
Dilatation of stomach. - Gastritis. - Round
ulcer of stomach. - Stitches
in region of liver and spleen and through to spine. - Dislikes
water. - Cannot
digest meat. - Desire
for beer and acids. - Gastric
symptoms are relieved after eating, and the rheumatic symptoms reappear. - Vomiting
of bright yellow water. Abdomen - Cutting
pain in abdomen, soon after eating. - Chronic
intestinal ulceration. - Soreness
in right hypochondrium, fatty infiltration of liver and increase in soft
fibrous tissue. - Painful
retraction, soreness and burning. Stool -
Jelly-like, gelatinous; worse, mornings. -
Dysentery; tenesmus, stools brown, frothy. -
Sensation of a plug in anus. - Periodic
constipation, with pain across the loins, and brown urine. Urinary - Burning
in urethra. - After
urinating a drop seems to remain which cannot be expelled. - Ropy
mucus in urine. - Urethra
becomes clogged up. -
Congestion of kidneys; nephritis, with scanty, albuminous urine and casts. -
Pyelitis; urine mixed with epithelial cells, mucus, pus, or blood. -
Haematochyluria. Male - Itching
and pain of penis, with pustules. - Ulcers,
with paroxysmal stitches; aggravated at night. -
Constriction at root of penis, at night on awakening. -
Syphilitic ulcers, with cheesy, tenacious exudation. -
Erections. [Picric. ac.] Female - Yellow,
tenacious leucorrhoea. - Pruritus
of vulva, with great burning and excitement. -
Prolapsus uteri; worse in hot weather. Respiratory - Voice
hoarse; worse, evening. -
Metallic, hacking cough. - Profuse,
yellow expectoration, very glutinous and sticky, coming out in long, stringy,
and very
tenacious mass. - Tickling
in larynx. -
Catarrhal laryngitis cough has a brassy sound. - True
membranous croup, extending to larynx and nares. - Cough,
with pain in sternum, extending to shoulders; worse when undressing. - Pain at
bifurcation of trachea on coughing; from mid-sternum to back. Heart -
Dilatation, especially from coexisting kidney lesion. - Cold
feeling around heart. [Kali nit.] Back - Cutting
through loins; cannot walk; extends to groins. - Pain in
coccyx and sacrum extending up and down. Extremities - Pains
fly rapidly from one place to another. [Kali sulph.; Puls.] -
Wandering pains, along the bones; worse cold. -
Left-sided sciatica; better, motion. - Bones
feel sore and bruised. - Very
weak. - Tearing
pains in tibia; syphilitic rheumatism. [Mez.] - Pain,
swelling and stiffness and crackling of all joints. - Soreness
of heels when walking. - Tendo
Achilles swollen and painful. - Pains in
small spots. [Oxalic ac.] Skin - Acne. - Papular
eruptions. - Ulcer with
punched-out edges, with tendency to penetrate and tenacious exudation. - Pustular
eruption, resembling smallpox, with burning pains. - Itching
with vesicular eruption. Modalities - Better,
from heat. - Worse,
beer, morning, hot weather, undressing. Relationship - Compare
: Tart. emet.; Brom.; Hepar; Ind.; Calc.; Ant. cr. - In the
production of false membranes compare : Brom.; Ammon. caust.; Sulph. ac.;
Ipecac. -
Antidotes : Ars.; Lach. Dose - Third
trituration, also thirtieth attenuation and higher. - The
lower preparations of this salt should not be kept too long. Kalium
bromatum (bromide
of potash) * Like all
Potash Salts, this weakens the heart and lowers temperature. *
Brominism is caused by it. * General
failure of mental power, loss of memory, melancholia, anaesthesia of the
mucous membranes,
especially of eyes, throat, and skin; acne; loss of sexual desire, paralysis. * Leading
remedy in psoriasis. * Nodular
form of chronic gout. * Symptoms
of apoplectic attacks, uraemic or otherwise; somnolence and stertor, convulsions,
aphasia, albuminuria. * Epilepsy
(with salt-free diet). Mind -
Profound, melancholic delusion; feeling of moral deficiency; religious
depression; delusions
of conspiracies against him. - Imagines
he is singled out as an object of divine wrath. - Loss of
memory. - Must do
something-move about; gets fidgety. [Tarant.] - Fear of
being poisoned. [Hyos.] - Amnesic
aphasia; can pronounce any word told, but cannot speak otherwise. - Night
terrors. - Horrid
illusions. - Active
delirium. Head - Suicidal
mania with tremulousness. - Face
flushed. - Numb
feeling in head. -
Brain-fag. - Coryza
with tendency to extension into throat. Throat -
Congestion of uvula and fauces. -
Anaesthesia of fauces, pharynx, and larynx. -
Dysphagia, especially of liquids. [Hyos.] Stomach -
Vomiting, with intense thirst, after each meal. -
Persistent hiccough. [Sulph. ac.] Abdomen -
Sensation as if bowels were falling out. - Cholera
infantum, with reflex cerebral irritation, jerking and twitching of muscles. - Green,
watery stools with intense thirst, vomiting, eyes sunken. -
Prostration. - Internal
coldness of abdomen. -
Diarrhoea, with much blood. - Green,
watery stools. -
Retraction of abdomen. Urinary -
Sensibility of urethra diminished. - Urine
profuse, with thirst. -
Diabetes. [Phos. ac.] Male - Debility
and impotence. - Effects
of sexual excesses, especially loss of memory, impaired co-ordination,
numbness and
tingling in limbs. - Sexual
excitement during partial slumber. Female - Pruritus. - Ovarian
neuralgia with great nervous uneasiness. -
Exaggerated sexual desire. - Cystic
tumors of ovaries. Respiratory -
Spasmodic croup. - Reflex
cough during pregnancy. - Dry,
fatiguing, hacking cough at night. Extremities - Fidgety
hands; busy twitching of fingers. - Jerking
and twitching of muscles. Skin - Acne of
face, pustules. - Itching;
worse on chest, shoulders, and face. -
Anaesthesia of skin. -
Psoriasis. Sleep - Restless
sleep. - Extreme
drowsiness. -
Sleeplessness due to worry and grief and sexual excess. - Night
terrors. - Grinding
teeth in sleep. - Horrible
dreams. -
Somnambulism. Modalities - Better,
when occupied mentally or physically. Dose - A few
grains of the crude salt to the third trituration. - Remember
the unstable character of this salt. - Said to
be much more active if salt is eliminated from the diet. Kalium
carbonicum (carbonate
of potassium) * The
weakness characteristic of all Potassium Salts is seen especially in this,
with soft pulse, coldness,
general depression, and very characteristic stitches, which may be felt in
any part of the body,
or in connection with any affection. * All Kali
pains are sharp and cutting; nearly all better by motion. * Never
use any Salts of Potash where there is fever (T.F. Allen). *
Sensitive to every atmospheric change, and intolerance of cold weather. * One of
the best remedies following labor. *
Miscarriage, for consequent debilitated states. * Early
morning aggravation is very characteristic. * Fleshy
aged people, with dropsical and paretic tendencies. * Sweat,
backache, and weakness. *
Throbbing pains. * Tendency
to dropsy. *
Tubercular diathesis. * Pains
from within out, and of stinging character. *
"Giving-out" sensation. * Fatty
degenerations. * Stinging
pains in muscles and internal parts. *
Twitching of muscles. * Pain in
small spot on left side Hypothyroidism. * Coxitis. Mind -
Despondent. -
Alternating moods. - Very
irritable. - Full of
fear and imaginations. - Anxiety
felt in stomach. -
Sensation as if bed were sinking. - Never wants
to be left alone. - Never
quiet or contented. -
Obstinate and hypersensitive to pain, noise, touch. Head - Vertigo
on turning. - Headache
from riding in cold wind. - Headache
comes on with yawning. - Stitches
in temples; aching in occiput, one-sided, with nausea, on riding in carriage. - Loose
feeling in head. - Great
dryness of hair; falls out. [Fluor. ac.] Eyes - Stitches
in eyes. - Spots,
gauze, and black points before eyes. - Lids
stick together in morning. - Swelling
over upper lid, like little bags. - Swelling
of glabella between brows. -
Asthenopia. - Weak
sight from excessive sexual indulgence. - On
shutting eyes, painful sensation of light penetrating the brain. Ears - Stitches
in ears. - Itching,
cracking, ringing and roaring. Nose - Nose
stuffs up in warm room. - Thick,
fluent, yellow discharge. -
Post-nasal dropping. [Spigel.] - Sore,
scurfy nostrils; bloody nasal mucus. - Crusty
nasal openings. -
Nosebleed on washing face in morning. -
Ulcerated nostrils. Mouth - Gums
separate from teeth; pus oozes out. -
Pyorrhoea. - Aphthae. - Tongue
white. - Much
saliva constantly in mouth. - Bad,
slimy taste. Throat - Dry,
parched, rough. - Sticking
pain, as from a fish-bone. -
Swallowing difficult; food goes down oesophagus slowly. - Mucous
accumulation in the morning. Stomach -
Flatulence. - Desire
for sweets. - Feeling
of lump in pit of stomach. - Gagging. -
Dyspepsia of old people; burning acidity, bloating. - Gastric
disorders from ice-water. - Sour
eructations. Nausea; better lying down. - Constant
feeling as if stomach were full of water. - Sour
vomiting; throbbing and cutting in stomach. - Disgust
for food. - Anxiety
felt in stomach. -
Epigastrium sensitive externally. - Easy
choking when eating. -
Epigastric pain to back. Abdomen - Stitches
in region of liver. - Old
chronic liver troubles, with soreness. - Jaundice
and dropsy. -
Distention and coldness of abdomen. - Pain
from left hypochondrium through abdomen; must turn on right side before he
can rise. Rectum - Large,
difficult stools, with stitching pain an hour before. -
Haemorrhoids, large, swollen, painful. - Itching,
ulcerated pimples around anus. - Large
discharge of blood with natural stool. - Pain in
haemorrhoids when coughing. - Burning
in rectum and anus. - Easy
prolapsus. [Graph.; Pod.] - Itching.
[Ignat.] Urine - Obliged
to rise several times at night to urinate. - Pressure
on bladder long before urine comes. -
Involuntary urination when coughing, sneezing, etc. Male -
Complaints from coition. -
Deficient sexual instinct. -
Excessive emissions, followed by weakness. Female - Menses
early, profuse [Calc.c. ] or too late, pale and scanty, with soreness about
genitals; pains from
back pass down through gluteal muscles, with cutting in abdomen. - Pain
through left labium, extending through abdomen to chest. - Delayed
menses in young girls, with chest symptoms or ascites. -
Difficult, first menses. -
Complaints after parturition. - Uterine
haemorrhage; constant oozing after copious flow, with violent backache,
relieved by sitting
and pressure. Respiratory - Cutting
pain in chest; worse lying on right side. -
Hoarseness and loss of voice. - Dry,
hard cough about 3 a.m. , with stitching pains and dryness of pharynx. -
Bronchitis, whole chest is very sensitive. -
Expectoration scanty and tenacious, but increasing in morning and after
eating; aggravated right
lower chest and lying on painful side. -
Hydrothorax. - Leaning
forward relieves chest symptoms. -
Expectoration must be swallowed; cheesy taste; copious, offensive, lump. - Coldness
of chest. Wheezing. - Cough
with relaxed uvula. - Tendency
to tuberculosis; constant cold taking; better in warm climate. Heart -
Sensation as if heart were suspended. -
Palpitation and burning in heart region. Weak, rapid pulse; intermits, due to
digestive disturbance. -
Threatened heart failure. Back - Great
exhaustion. - Stitches
in region of kidneys and right scapula. - Small of
back feels weak. -
Stiffness and paralytic feeling in back. - Burning
in spine. [Guaco.] - Severe
backache during pregnancy, and after miscarriage. -
Hip-disease. - Pain in
nates and thighs and hip-joint. - Lumbago
with sudden sharp pains extending up and down back and to thighs. Extremities - Backs
and legs give out. -
Uneasiness heaviness, and tearing in limbs and jerking. - Tearing
pain in limbs with swelling. - Limbs
sensitive to pressure. - White
swelling of knee. - Tearing
in arms from shoulder to wrist. -
Lacerating in wrist-joint. -
Paralysis of old people, and dropsical affections. - Limbs go
to sleep easily. - Tips of
toes and fingers painful. - Soles
very sensitive. - Itching
of great toe, with pain. - Pain
from hip to knee. Pain in knees. Skin - Burning
as from a mustard plaster. Sleep - Drowsy
after eating. - Wakes
about two o'clock and cannot sleep again. Modalities - Worse,
after coition; in cold weather; from soup and coffee; in morning about three
o'clock; lying on
left and painful side. - Better,
in warm weather, though moist; during day, while moving about. Relationship -
Complementary : Carbo; (Lowness of vitality may suggest a preliminary course
of Carbo to nurse up
recuperation to the point that Kali carb. would come in helpfully.) Follows
Nux often in stomach
and bladder troubles. - Compare
: Kali salicylicum (vomiting, especially of pregnancy; arteriosclerosis, with chronic
rheumatism); kali silicum (gouty nodosities); Kali aceticum (diabetes,
diarrhoea, dropsy,
alkaline urine, very much increased in quantity); Kali citricum (Bright's
disease-1 gr. to
wine-glass of water); Kali ferrocyanatum-Prussian blue-(physical and mental
prostration following
infection. Inability to sustained routine work. Neuralgic affections
depending on impoverished
blood and exhausted nerve centers, especially spinal. Fatty and functional
heart troubles.
Pulse weak, small, irregular. Uterine symptoms, like Sepia, bearing-down
sensation and
gastric sinking; profuse, pus-like leucorrhoea and passive haemorrhage; use
6x); Kali oxalicum
(lumbago, convulsions); Kali picro-nitricum and kali pricricum (jaundice,
violent eructations);
kali tartaricum (paraplegia); Kali telluricum (garlicky odor of breath,
salivation, swollen
tongue). - Also
compare : Calc.; Ammon. phos.; Phos.; Lycop.; Bry.; Natrium; Stann.; Sepia. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Coffea. Dose -
Thirtieth and higher. - Sixth
trit. - Do not
repeat too often. - Use
cautiously in old gouty cases, advanced Bright's and tuberculosis. Kalium
chloricum (chlorate
of potassium-k clo. 3) * Acts
very destructively upon the kidneys, producing a croupous nephritis,
haemoglobinuria, etc. *
Parenchymatous nephritis with stomatitis. * Produces
most acute ulcerative and follicular stomatitis. * Noma.
Toxaemic conditions of pregnancy (urinary symptoms). * Chronic
nephritis; hepatitis. *
Septicaemia. * Anemia. Mouth - Profuse
secretion of acid saliva. - Whole
mucous surface red, tumid, with gray-based ulcers. - Tongue
swollen. -
Stomatitis-aphthous and gangrenous. - Fetor. -
Mercurial stomatitis (as a mouth wash). Stomach - Feeling
of weight in epigastric and umbilical region. -
Flatulence. - Vomiting
of greenish-black matter. Stool -
Diarrhoea; profuse, greenish mucus. Urine -
Albuminous, scanty, suppressed. -
Haematuria; diuresis. -
Nucleo-albumin and bile, high Phosphoric acid, with low total solids. Skin -
Jaundice. - Itching
miliary or papular eruptions. -
Discolored; chocolate tint. Dose - Second
to sixth potency. - Use
cautiously locally as it is poisonous. Kalium
cyanatum (potassium
cyanide) * Sudden
sinking sensation. * Cancer
of tongue and agonizing neuralgia have been benefited by this drug. * Sick
headache; sciatica; epilepsy. Tongue - Ulcer of
tongue, with indurated edges. - Speech
difficult. - Power of
speech lost but intelligence intact. Face - Severe
neuralgia in temporal region, recurring daily at same hour. - Pain in
orbital and supra-maxillary region, with screaming and loss of consciousness. Respiratory - Cough
prevents sleep; respiration weak; cannot take deep breath. Modalities - Worse,
from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Relationship - Compare
: Platin.; Stann.; Cedron; Mezer.; Mur. ac. Dose - Sixth
potency and 200th. Kalium
iodatum (iodide of
potassium) * The
profuse, watery, acrid coryza that the drug produces serves as a sure guiding
symptom, especially
when associated with pain in frontal sinus. * It acts
prominently on fibrous and connective tissues, producing infiltration,
oedema, etc. *
Glandular swellings. * Purpura
and haemorrhagic diathesis. * Syphilis
may be indicated in all stages : 1. * In acute
form with evening remitting fever, going off in nightly perspiration. * 2.
Second stage, mucous membranes and skin ulcerations. * 3.
Tertiary symptoms; nodes. * Give
material doses. * Diffused
sensitiveness -(glands, scalp, etc). *
Rheumatism in neck, back, feet, especially heels and soles; worse, cold and
wet. * Iodide
of Potass. in material doses acts in the different forms of Fungoid disease.
(thrush, ringworm,
etc.) * , offer
simulating syphilis and bacterial diseases like tuberculosis. * Symptoms
like loss of weight, spitting of blood, etc. *
Tea-taster's cough due to inhaling the fungus; a also brings about often
favorable reaction in many
chronic ailments even when not clearly symptomatically indicated. Mind - Sad,
anxious; harsh temper. -
Irritable; congestion to head, heat and throbbing. Head - Pain
through sides of head. - Violent
headache. - Cranium
swells up in hard lump. - Pain
intense over eyes and root of nose. - Brain
feels enlarged. - Hard
nodes, with severe pain. - Facial
neuralgia. -
Lancinating pain in upper jaw. Nose - Red,
swollen. - Tip of
nose red; profuse, acrid, hot, watery, thin discharge. Ozaena, with
perforated septum. -
Sneezing. - Nasal
catarrh, involving frontal sinus. -
Stuffiness and dryness of nose, without discharge. - Profuse,
cool, greenish, unirritating discharges. Eyes -
Conjunctiva red, injected; profuse lachrymation. -
Syphilitic iritis. - Pustular
keratitis and chemosis. - Bony
tumors of the orbit. Ear - Noises
in ear. - Boring
pain in ears. Stomach - Saliva
increased. -
Faintness at epigastrium. - Cold
food and drink, especially milk, aggravate. - Much
thirst. -
Throbbing, painful burning. -
Flatulence. Female - Menses
late, profuse. - During
menses uterus feels as if squeezed. -
Corrosive leucorrhoea, with subacute inflammatory conditions of the womb in
young married
women. - Fibroid
tumors, metritis, sub-involution, hypertrophy, 1x or 1 gr. crude, 3 times a
day. Respiratory - Violent
cough; worse in morning. -
Pulmonary oedema. - Larynx
feels raw. -
Laryngeal oedema. - Awakes
choking. -
Expectoration like soap-suds, greenish. -
Pneumonia, when hepatization commences. -
Pneumococcic meningitis. -
Stitching pains through lungs to back. - Asthma. - Dyspnoea
on ascending, with pain in heart. -
Hydrothorax. [Merc. sulph.] -
Pleuritic effusion. Cold travels downward to chest. Extremities - Severe
bone-pains. -
Periosteum thickened, especially tibia; sensitive to touch. [Kali b.; Asaf.] -
Rheumatism; pains at night and in damp weather. -
Contraction of joints. -
Rheumatism of knees with effusion. - Pain in
small of back and coccyx. - Pain in
hip, forcing limping. -
Sciatica; cannot stay in bed; worse at night and lying on affected side. -
Formication of lower extremities when sitting, better lying down. Skin - Purple
spots; worse on legs. - Acne,
hydroa. - Small
boils. - Glands
enlarged, indurated. - Hives. - Rough
nodules all over, worse any covering; heat of body intense. - Fissured
anus of infants. - Tendency
to oedematous swellings, eyelids, mouth, uvula, etc. - Acne
rosacea. Modalities - Worse,
warm clothing, warm room, at night, damp weather. - Better,
motion, open air. Relationship - Antidote
: Hepar. - Compare
: Iod.; Mercur.; Sulph.; Mezer. Chopheenee, a Hindoo remedy for syphilitic eruptions,
ulcerations and bone-pains. - Used in
tincture. Dose - Crude
drug, in material official dosage, but remember Dr. Meyhoffer's statements in
his chronic
diseases of organs of respiration : "From the moment the drug produces
pathogenetic symptoms,
it exaggerates the function of the tissue, exhausts the already diminished
vitality, and
thence, instead of stimulating the organic cell in the direction of life,
impairs or abolishes its power
of contraction. - We use,
as a rule, the first dilution from 6 to 20 drops a day; if after a week no
decided progress
is visible, one drop of the tincture of Iodine is added to each hundred of
the first dilution. - In this
way, the mucous tubercles, gummy deposits and ulcerations resulting therefrom
in the larynx
undergo a favorable termination in laryngeal syphilis. - "
When strictly homoeopathically indicated, as in acute respiratory affections
to third potency. Kalium
muriaticum Chloride
of potassium-(k. cl.) * Although
not proven, this remedy has a wide clinical use, through its introduction by Schuessler. * It
certainly is of great value in catarrhal affections, in sub-acute
inflammatory states, fibrinous
exudations, and glandular swellings. * White or
gray coating of base of tongue, and expectoration of thick, white phlegm,
seem to be special
guiding symptoms. * Bursitis
praepatellaris. Head - Imagines
he must starve. -
Headache, with vomiting. - Crusta
lactea. -
Dandruff. Eyes - White
mucus, purulent scabs. -
Superficial ulcer. -
Trachoma. - Corneal
opacities. Ears - Chronic,
catarrhal conditions of the middle ear. - Glands
about the ear swollen. - Snapping
and noises in the ear. -
Threatened mastoid. - Great
effusion about the auricle. Nose - Catarrh;
phlegm white, thick. - Vault of
pharynx covered with adherent crusts. - Stuffy
cold. -
Nosebleed. [Arn.; Bry.] Face - Cheek
swollen and painful. Mouth - Aphthae;
thrush; white ulcers in mouth. - Swollen
glands about jaw and neck. - Coating
of tongue grayish-white, dryish, or slimy. Throat -
Follicular tonsillitis. - Tonsils
inflamed; enlarged so much, can hardly breathe. - Grayish
patches or spots in the throat and tonsils. - Adherent
crusts in vault of pharynx. -
"Hospital" sore throat. -
Eustachian catarrh. Stomach - Fatty or
rich food causes indigestion. - Vomiting
of white, opaque mucus; water gathers in the mouth. - Pain in
the stomach, with constipation. - Bulimia;
hunger disappears by drinking water. Abdomen -
Abdominal tenderness and swelling. -
Flatulence. -
Thread-worms, causing itching at the anus. Stool -
Constipation; light-colored stools. -
Diarrhoea, after fatty food; clay-colored, white, or slimy stools. -
Dysentery; purging, with slimy stools. -
Haemorrhoids; bleeding; blood dark and thick; fibrinous, clotted. Female -
Menstruation too late or suppressed, checked or too early; excessive
discharge; dark-clotted, or tough,
black blood, like tar. [Plat.] -
Leucorrhoea; discharge of milky-white mucus, thick, non-irritating, bland. - Morning
sickness, with vomiting of white phlegm. - Bunches
in breast feel quite soft and are tender. Respiratory
organs - Loss of
voice; hoarseness. - Asthma,
with gastric derangements; mucus white and hard to cough up. - Loud,
noisy stomach cough; cough short, acute, and spasmodic, like whooping-cough; expectoration
thick and white. - Rattling
sounds of air passing through thick, tenacious mucus in the bronchi;
difficult to cough up. Back and
extremities -
Rheumatic fever; exudation and swelling around the joints. -
Rheumatic pains felt only during motion, or increased by it. - Nightly
rheumatic pains; worse from warmth of bed; lightning-like from small of back
to feet; must
get out of bed and sit up. - Hands
get stiff while writing. Skin - Acne,
erythema, and eczema, with vesicles containing thick, white contents. - Dry,
flour-like scales on the skin. [Arsenic.] -
Bursitis. Modalities - Worse,
rich food, fats, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Bellad. which Kali mur. follows well in catarrhal and hypertrophic
conditions. - Kino
(otorrhoea, with stitches in right ear); Bry.; Mercur.; Puls.; Sulph. Dose - Third to
twelfth potency. - External
use in skin affections with burning sensation. Kalium
nitricum (nitrate
of potassium-saltpeter) * Often
indicated in asthma, also valuable in cardiac asthma; of great value in
sudden dropsical
swellings over the whole body. *
Gastro-intestinal inflammation, with much debility, and relapse in phthisis,
call for this remedy. *
Suppurative nephritis. Head - Scalp
very sensitive. -
Headache, with vertigo, as if falling to right side and backwards; worse,
stooping. - Ennui. Eyes - Vision
becomes clouded. - Turbid
corpus vitreum. [Arn.; Ham.; Solan.n. ; Phos.] -
Variegated-colored rings before eyes. - Burning
and lachrymation. Nose -
Sneezing. - Swollen
feeling; worse, right nostril. - Point
red and itching. - Polypus.
[Sang. nit.] Mouth - Tongue
red, with burning pimples; burns at tip. - Throat
constricted and sore. Stool - Thin,
watery, bloody. - Membranous
shreds, with tenesmus. -
Diarrhoea from eating veal. Female - Menses
too early, profuse, black; preceded and with violent backache. -
Leucorrhoea. - Burning
pains in the ovarian region only during menses. [Zinc. after.] Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Dry,
morning cough, with pain in chest and bloody expectoration. -
Bronchitis, with sharp, short, dry, hacking cough. - Asthma,
with excessive dyspnoea, nausea, dull stitches, and burning in chest. - Dyspnoea
so great that breath cannot be held long enough to drink, though thirsty. - Chest
feels constricted. -
Oppression worse in morning. -
Sour-smelling expectoration. -
Expectoration of clotted blood, after hawking mucus. - Acute
exacerbations in phthisis; congestion of lungs. -
Spasmodic croup; paroxysm of crowing. -
Laryngeal diphtheria. Heart - Pulse
weak, small, thready. - Violent
stitch in praecordia, and beating of heart. Extremities - Stitches
between shoulder-blades. - Tearing
and sticking in shoulders and joints. - Hands
and fingers seem swollen. Modalities - Worse,
eating veal; towards morning and in afternoon. - Better,
drinking sips of water. Relationship -
Antidotes : Opium; Nitr. sp. dulc. - Antidote
to Opium and Morphine poisoning, 8-10 grains to glass of water. - Compare
: Gun-powder (Nitre with sulphur and charcoal-2x trit. "Blood
poisoning." Septic suppuration.
Protractive against wound infection. Antidote to Ivy and Primula rash
[Clarke] Herpes
facialis; crops of boils. Carbuncles). -
Osteo-myelitis. - Cannab.
sat. (which contains a large amount of Kali nit). - Lycop.;
Sanguin.; Allium sat.; Antimon. iod. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Kalium
permanganatum (permanganate
of potassium) * Intense
irritation of nose, throat, and larynx. *
Diphtheria. *
Dysmenorrhoea. * Bites of
serpents and for other animal poisons. * Septic
conditions; tissues infiltrated with tendency to sloughing. Respiratory - Bleeding
from nose. - Nasal
discharge. - Smarts
and irritates. -
Constrictive, smarting sensation in throat. - Larynx
feels raw. - Short,
hacking cough. Throat - Swollen
and painful. -
Everything hawked up streaked with blood. -
Posterior nares painful. - Muscles
of neck feel sore. - Swollen
uvula. - Fetor of
breath. Dose - Locally,
1 dram to a quart of water, to correct fetor in cancer, ulcer, ozaena, and
other foul odors. - Also as
an injection in leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea. -
Internally, 2x dilution in water. -
Saturated solution locally in eruption of smallpox. Potassium
permanganate for morphine poisoning - Potassium
permanganate is recognized as being the most effective chemical antidote in cases of
morphine or opium poisoning, acting directly on the morphine and oxidizing it
to less toxic
substances. - To be
effective the permanganate must come in direct contact with the opium or
morphine in the
stomach; hypodermatic or intravenous injections are absolutely useless, as
the salt would be
decomposed by the blood serum at once. - The
approved treatment is administration of two to five grains of potassium
permanganate in dilute
aqueous solution as soon as possible after the poison is taken, this amounts
to be increased
if very large doses of the poison have been taken. - Washing
out the stomach with a quantity of 1 to 500 solution of permanganate is also recommended,
using at least a pint of this solution either by a stomach pump or by
enforced vomiting. - Permang.
of Potash counteracts effects of alkaloids of many poisonous plants. - Owing to
its oxidizing powers if given before the alkaloid has been absorbed. (Dr.
Chestnut in Dept.
of Agriculture). Kalium
phosphoricum (phosphate
of potassium) * One of
the greatest nerve remedies. *
Prostration. * Weak and
tired. *
Especially adapted to the young. * Marked
disturbance of the sympathetic nervous system. *
Conditions arising from want of nerve power, neurasthenia, mental and
physical depression,
are wonderfully improved this remedy. * The
causes are usually excitement, overwork and worry. * Besides,
it corresponds to states of adynamia and decay, gangrenous conditions. * In these
two directions it has won many clinical laurels. * Remember
it in the treatment of suspected malignant tumors. * After
removal of cancer when in healing process skin is drawn tight over the wound. * Delayed
labor. Mind - Anxiety,
nervous dread, lethargy. -
Indisposition to meet people. - Extreme
lassitude and depression. - Very
nervous, starts easily, irritable. -
Brain-fag; hysteria; night terrors. -
Somnambulance. - Loss of
memory. -
Slightest labor seems a heavy task. - Great
despondency about business. - Shyness;
disinclined to converse. Head -
Occipital headache; better, after rising. - Vertigo,
from lying, on standing up, from sitting, and when looking upward. [Granat.] - Cerebral
anaemia. - Headache
of students, and those worn out by fatigue. -
Headaches are relieved by gentle motion. -
Headache, with weary, empty, gone feeling at stomach. [Ign.; Sep.] Eyes - Weakness
of sight; loss of perceptive power; after diphtheria; from exhaustion. - Drooping
of eyelids. [Caust.] Ears - Humming
and buzzing in the ears. Nose - Nasal
disease, with offensive odor; fetid discharge. Face - Livid
and sunken, with hollow eyes. -
Right-sided neuralgia relieved by cold applications. Mouth - Breath
offensive, fetid. - Tongue
coated brownish, like mustard. -
Excessively dry, in the morning. -
Toothache, with easily-bleeding gums; they have a bright-red seam on them. - Gums
spongy and receding. [Caps.; Hamam.; Lach.] Throat -
Gangrenous sore throat. -
Paralysis of the vocal cords. Stomach - A
nervous "gone" sensation at the pit of the stomach. [Ign.; Sep.;
Sulph.] - Feels
seasick without nausea. Abdomen -
Diarrhoea; foul, putrid odor; occasioned by fright, with depression and
exhaustion. -
Diarrhoea while eating. -
Dysentery; stools consist of pure blood; patient becomes delirious; abdomen
swells. - Cholera;
stools have the appearance of rice water. [Verat.; Ars.; Jatrop.] -
Prolapsus recti. [Ign.; Pod.] Female -
Menstruation too late or too scanty in pale, irritable, sensitive, lachrymose
females. - Too
profuse discharge, deep-red or blackish-red, thin and not coagulating;
sometimes with offensive
odor. - Feeble
and ineffectual labor pains. Male -
Nocturnal emissions; sexual power diminished utter prostration after coitus.
[Kali carb.] Urinary
organs -
Enuresis. -
Incontinence of urine. - Bleeding
from the urethra. - Very
yellow urine. Respiratory - Asthma;
least food aggravates. - Short
breath on going upstairs. - Cough;
yellow expectoration. Extremities -
Paralytic lameness in back and extremities. - Exertion
aggravates. - Pains,
with depression, and subsequent exhaustion. Fever -
Subnormal temperature. Modalities - Worse,
excitement, worry, mental and physical exertion; eating, cold, early morning. - Better,
warmth, rest, nourishment. Relationship - Compare
: Kali hypophosph. (Debility with wasting of muscular tissue. Phosphaturia
with general
anemia or leucocythemia. Effects of excessive tea drinking. Chronic
bronchitis where the
expectoration is thick and fetid, sometimes scanty and tough. Dose.-5 grains
of crude to 3x.)
Genista. - - Dyer's
Weed-(contains scopolamin; frontal headache and vertigo, worse motion, better open air
and eating. Dry throat, awakes with waterbrash. Itching eruption on elbows,
knees and
ankles. Promotes diuresis in dropsical conditions.) Macrozamia Spiralis.
(Extreme debility
after severe illness; collapse. Weariness from no assignable cause, no pains.
Boring pain at
vertex; vomiting and retching all night; impossible to open eyes, giddiness
and cold. ) - Zinc.;
Gels.; Cimicif.; Laches.; Mur. ac. Dose - Third to
twelfth trituration. - The
highest potencies seem to be indicated in certain cases. Kalium
silicicum (silicate
of potash) * A
deep-acting remedy. *
Lassitude is very marked. * Desire
to lie down all the time. *
Emaciation. Head -
Absent-minded, anxious, indolent, timid. - Feeble
will power. - Head
congested, blood surges from body to head. - Vertigo,
coldness of head; photophobia. - Nasal
catarrh, discharge bloody, excoriating, offensive nose, swollen, ulcerated. Gastric - Weight
in stomach after eating, nausea, pain, flatulence. - Pain in
liver region. -
Constipation. -
Construction of anus during stool. Extremities -
Stiffness over body and limbs. - Creeping
sensation over limbs. -
Twitching of muscles. - Weak and
weary. Modalities - Worse,
open air, drafts, cold, exertion, motion uncovering, bathing. Dose - Higher
potencies. Kalium
sulphuricum (potassium
sulphate) * Ailments
accompanied by profuse desquamation. *
Applicable to the later stages of inflammation. * Yellow,
mucous and serous discharges, profuse and intermittent. * Has been
found of much use in oxaluria. Head -
Rheumatic headache, beginning in evening. - Bald
spots. - Dandruff
and scaldhead. Ears -
Eustachian deafness. -
Discharge of yellow matter. [Hydr.] Nose - Cold,
with yellow, slimy expectoration. - Nose
obstructed. - Smell
lost. [Nat. mur.] -
Engorgement of the nasal pharyngeal mucous membrane, mouth breathing, snoring,
etc., remaining
after removal of adenoids. Face - Aches in
heated room. -
Epithelioma. Stomach - Tongue
coated yellow and slimy. - Insipid,
pappy taste. - Gums
painful. - Burning
thirst, nausea, and vomiting. - Load
feeling. - Dread of
hot drinks. Abdomen - Colicky
pains; abdomen feels cold to touch; tympanitic, tense. - Yellow,
slimy diarrhoea. -
Constipation, with haemorrhoids. [Sulph.] Male -
Gonorrhoea; discharge slimy, yellowish-green. -
Orchitis. - Gleet. Female - Menses
too late, scanty, with feeling of weight in abdomen. -
Metrorrhagia. Respiratory - Coarse
rales. - Rattling
of mucus in chest. [Tart. em.] Post-grippal cough, especially in children. -
Bronchial asthma, with yellow expectoration. - Cough;
worse in evening and in hot atmosphere. - Croupy
hoarseness. [Hep.; Spong.] Extremities - Pain in
nape, back and limbs, worse in warm room. -
Shifting, wandering pains. Fever - Rise of
temperature at night. -
Intermittent fever, with yellow, slimy tongue. Skin - Psoriasis.
[Ars.; Thyroid.] - Eczema;
burning, itching, papular eruption. -
Nettle-rash. - Polypi. -
Epithelioma. -
Seborrhoea. - Favus. -
Ring-worm of scalp or beard with abundant scales. Modalities - Worse,
in evening, heated room. - Better,
cool, open air. Relationship - Compare
: Kali sulph. chromico.-Alum of chrome-3x (Produces in the nasal passages
very fine
threads from the septum to external wall; affections of nasal fossae and
hay-fever. Chronic
colds. Sneezing, red, watery eyes, irritation of mucous membrane). - Pulsat.;
Kali bich.; Nat.m. Dose - Third to
twelfth potency. Kalmia
latifolia (mountain
laurel) * A
rheumatic remedy. * Pains
shift rapidly. * Nausea
and slow pulse frequently accompanying. * Has also
a prominent action on the heart. * In small
doses, it accelerates the heart's action; in larger it moderates it greatly. *
Neuralgia; pains shoot downwards, with numbness. Fulgurating pains of
locomotor ataxia. *
Protracted and continuous fevers, with tympanites. * Paralytic
sensations; pains and aching in limbs accompany nearly every group of symptoms. *
Albuminuria. Head - Vertigo;
worse stooping. -
Confusion of brain. - Pain in
front and temporal region from head to nape and to teeth; from cardiac
origin. Eyes - Vision
impaired. - Stiff,
drawing sensation when moving eyes. -
Rheumatic iritis. -
Scleritis, pain increased by moving the eye. Face -
Neuralgia; worse right side. - Stitches
in tongue. - Stitches
and tearing in bones of jaw and face. Stomach - Warm, glowing
sensation in epigastrium. - Nausea;
vomiting. - Pain in
pit of stomach; worse by bending forward; relieved by sitting erect. - Bilious
attacks, with nausea, vertigo, and headache. -
Sensation of something being pressed under the epigastrium. Urinary -
Frequent, with sharp pains in lumbar region. -
Post-scarlatinal nephritis. Heart - Weak,
slow pulse. [Dig.; Apoc. can.] -
Fluttering of heart, with anxiety. -
Palpitation; worse leaning forward. - Gouty
and rheumatic metastasis of heart. -
Tachycardia, with pain. [Thyroid.] - Tobacco
heart. - Dyspnoea
and pressure from epigastrium toward the heart. - Sharp
pains take away the breath. - Shooting
through chest above heart into shoulder-blades. - Frequent
pulse. - Heart's
action tumultuous, rapid and visible. -
Paroxysms of anguish around heart. Female - Menses
too early, or suppressed, with pain in limbs and back and inside of thighs. -
Leucorrhoea follows menses. Back - Pain
from neck down arm; in upper three dorsal vertebrae extending to shoulder-blade. - Pain
down back, as if it would break; in localized regions of spine; through
shoulders. - Lumbar
pains, of nervous origin. Extremities - Deltoid
rheumatism especially right. - Pains
from hips to knees and feet. - Pains
affect a large part of a limb, or several joints, and pass through quickly. -
Weakness, numbness, pricking, and sense of coldness in limbs. - Pains
along ulnar nerve, index finger. - Joints
red, hot, swollen. - Tingling
and numbness of left arm. Sleep -
Sleepless, wakes very early in morning. Modalities - Worse,
leaning forward [opposite, Kali carb.]; looking down; motion, open air. Relationship - Compare
: Kalmia contains Arbutin g.v. - Derris
pinuta (of great service in neuralgic headaches of rheumatic origin). - Compare
: Spigelia; Pulsat. -
Complementary : Benz. acid. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Aluminium
silicicum Bolus alba
(china clay) alumina silicate * A remedy
for croup and bronchitis. Nose - Itching
and burning. -
Discharge yellow. Sore, scabby, stopped up. Respiratory - Soreness
of chest along trachea; cannot stand percussion. - Gray
sputa. -
Capillary bronchitis. - Larynx
and chest sore. -
Membranous croup-extends down trachea. Dose - Lower
triturations. Kousso (hagenia
abyssinica) * A
Vermifuge-Nausea and vomiting, vertigo, precordial anxiety slowing and
irregular pulse, subdelirium
and collapse. * Rapid
and extreme prostration. * To expel
tapeworm. Dose - 1/2 oz. - Mix with
warm water and let stand 15 minutes; stir well and administer. - May be
preceded by a little lemon juice (Merrell). Relationship - Compare
: Mallotus-Kamala -An efficient remedy for tapeworm in 30-60 minims of tincture
taken in cinnamon water. Kreosotum (beechwood
kreosote) *
Kreosotum is a mixture of phenols obtained from this distillation. Pulsations
all over the body, and profuse bleeding from small wounds. Very
severe, old neuralgic affections; pains rather aggravated by rest. Haemorrhages,
ulcerations, cancerous affections. Rapid
decomposition of fluids and secretions, and burning pains. Overgrown,
poorly developed children. Post-climacteric
diseases. Tumefaction,
puffiness, gangrene. Ailings of
teething children. Mental - Music
causes weeping and palpitation. -
Vanishing of thought; stupid, forgetful, peevish, irritable. - Child
wants everything but throws it away when given. Head - Dull
pain, as from a board pressing against forehead. -
Menstrual headache. -
Occipital pain. [Gels.; Zinc. pic.] Eyes - Salty
lachrymation. - Lids red
and swollen. Ears - Eruption
around and pimples within. - Difficult
hearing and buzzing. Face - Sick,
suffering expression; hot, cheeks red. Mouth - Lips
red, bleeding. - Very
painful dentition; child will not sleep. - Very
rapid decay of teeth, with spongy, bleeding gums; teeth dark and crumbly.
[Staph.; Ant.c. ] - Putrid
odor and bitter taste. Nose -
Offensive smell and discharge. - Chronic
catarrh of old people. - Acrid
rawness. - Lupus.
[Ars.] Throat - Burning,
choking sensation. - Putrid
odor. Stomach - Nausea;
vomiting of food several hours after eating; of sweetish water in the
morning. - Feeling
of coldness, as of ice water in stomach. -
Soreness; better eating. - Painful
hard spot. -
Haematemesis. - Bitter
taste after a swallow of water. Abdomen -
Distended. - Burning
haemorrhoids. -
Diarrhoea; very offensive; dark brown. - Bloody,
fetid stools. - Cholera
infantum in connection with painful dentition, green stools, nausea, dry
skin, exhaustion,
etc. Urine -
Offensive. - Violent
itching of vulva and vagina, worse when urinating. - Can
urinate only when lying; cannot get out of bed quick enough during first
sleep. - Dreams
of urinating. - Enuresis
in the first part of night. - Must
hurry when desire comes to urinate. Female -
Corrosive itching within vulva, burning and swelling of labia; violent
itching between labia and
thighs. - During
menses, difficult hearing; buzzing and roaring; eruption after. - Burning
and soreness in external and internal parts. -
Leucorrhoea, yellow, acrid; odor of green corn; worse between periods. - Haemorrhage
after coition. - Menses
too early, prolonged. - Vomiting
of pregnancy, with ptyalism. -
Menstrual flow intermits [Puls.]; ceases on sitting or walking; reappears on
lying down. - Pain
worse after menses. - Lochia
offensive; intermits. Respiratory - Hoarse,
with pain in larynx. - Cough;
worse evening, with efforts to vomit, with pain in chest. - Raw
burning in chest; pains and oppression. - Cough
after influenza. [Eriodyction.] - Winter
coughs of old people, with heavy pressure on sternum. - Gangrene
of lungs. - After
every cough, copious, purulent expectoration. -
Haemoptysis; periodic attacks. - Sternum
feels pressed in. Back - Dragging
backache, extending to genitals and down thighs. - Great
debility. Extremities - Pain in
joints, hip and knee. - Boring
pain in hip-joints. - Scapulae
sore. Skin - Itching,
worse towards evening. - Burning
in soles. - Senile
gangrene. - Small
wounds bleed freely. [Crot.; Lach.; Phos.] - Pustules
and herpes. -
Ecchymosis; dorsal surface of fingers and hands eczematous. Sleep -
Disturbed with tossing. -
Paralytic sensation in limbs on waking. - Anxious
dreams of pursuit, fire, erections, etc. Modalities - Worse,
in open air, cold rest, when lying; after menstruation. - Better,
from warmth, motion, warm diet. Relationship - Antidote
: Nux. - Inimical
: Carbo. -
Complementary in malignant diseases : Ars.; Phos.; Sulph. - Guaiacol
(is the principal constituent of Kreosote, and similar in action. Used in
pulmonary tuberculosis.
Dose 1 to 5 m.) -
Matico-Artanthe or Piper angustifolia, (Gonorrhoea, hemorrhage from lungs;
catarrhal conditions
of genito-urinary organs and gastro-intestinal tract. Topically a
haemostatic. Difficult,
dry, deep, winter cough. Use tincture.) - Compare
also : Fuligo ligni; Carbol. ac.; Iod.; Laches. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - The
200th in sensitive patients. Cytisus
laburnum (cystisus
laburnum) * All
parts of this shrub are poisonous, producing inflammation of stomach and
intestines, with
vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, paleness of face and cold skin. *
Widespread anaesthesia, and convulsions are some of the chief effects of this
drug. *
Cerebrospinal meningitis. * Great
prostration, sense of constriction in throat, stiffness of nape, tearing from
nape into occiput,
lustreless eyes. Head - Stupefaction;
indifference. [Phos. ac.] -
Unequally dilated pupils; giddiness; twitching of facial muscles. [Agaric.] -
Hydrocephalus. - Constant
vertigo, intense sleepiness. Stomach -
Excessive thirst. - Constant
nausea, vomiting; burning pain in epigastrium. - Tenesmus
and erections. -
Grass-green urine. Extremities - Numbness
and pain in hands. -
Difficulty in moving them. - Compare
: Nux; Gels. Cystine (produces motor paralysis resembling that of curare and death
through respiratory paralysis.) Dose - Third
potency. Lac
caninum (dog's
milk) * This
remedy is of undoubted value in certain form of sore throat and diphtheria,
and rheumatism. *
Corresponds to a low-vitiated, non-feverish type of sickness. * The
keynote symptom is, erratic pains, alternating sides. * Feels as
if walking on air, or of not touching the bed when lying down. * Great
lassitude. * Ozaena. * Decided
effect in drying up milk in women who cannot nurse the baby. * Great
weakness and prostration. * Sinking
spells every morning. * Mastitis. Mind - Very
forgetful; in writing, makes mistakes. -
Despondent; thinks her disease incurable. - Attacks
of rage. - Visions
of snakes. - Thinks
himself of little consequence. Head -
Sensation of walking or floating in the air. [Sticta.] - Pain
first one side, then the other. - Blurred
vision, nausea and vomiting at height of attack of headache. -
Occipital pain, with shooting extending to forehead. -
Sensation as if brain were alternately contracted and relaxed. - Noises
in ears. -
Reverberation of voice. Nose - Coryza;
one nostril stuffed up, the other free; alternate. - Alae
nasi and corners of mouth cracked. - Bones of
nose sore to pressure. - Bloody
pus discharged. Mouth - Tongue
coated white with bright red edges; profuse salivation. - Drooling
in diphtheria. - Cracking
of jaw while eating. [Nit. ac.; Rhus.] Putrid taste increased by sweets. Throat -
Sensitive to touch. - Painful
swallowing; pain extends to ears. - Sore
throat and cough with menstruation. -
Tonsillitis and diphtheria symptoms change repeatedly from side to side.
Shining glazed appearance
of deposit, pearly-white or like pure white porcelain. -
Stiffness of neck and tongue. - Throat
feels burned raw. - Tickling
sensation causes constant cough. - Sore
throat beginning and ending with menses. Female - Menses
too early, profuse, flow in gushes. Breasts swollen; painful before [Calc.c.
; Con.; Puls.] and
better on appearance of menses. -
Mastitis; worse, least jar. Helps to dry up milk. - Sinking
at epigastrium. - Sexual
organs easily excited. -
Backache; spine very sensitive to touch or pressure. -
Galactorrhoea. Extremities -
Sciatica, right side. - Legs
feel numb and stiff, cramps in feet. -
Rheumatic pains in extremities and back, from one side to the other. - Pain in
arms to fingers. - Burning
in palms and soles. Sleep - Dreams
of snakes. Modalities - Worse,
morning of one day and in the evening of next. - Better,
cold, cold drinks. Relationship - Compare
: Lach.; Con.; Lac felinum- Cat's Milk-(ciliary neuralgia; eye symptoms, photophobia;
asthenopia; dysmenorrhoea); Lac vaccinum-Cows' Milk- (headache, rheumatic pains,
constipation); Lac vaccinum coagulatum-Curds- (nausea of pregnancy); Lactis
vaccini floc-
Cream-(diphtheria, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, dysphagia); Lactic ac. Dose -
Thirtieth and the highest potencies. Lac
vaccinum defloratum (skimmed
milk) * A remedy
for diseases with faulty nutrition; sick headaches, with profuse flow of
urine during
pain. * Car
sickness. Head -
Despondent. - Pain
begins in forehead to occiput, in morning on rising. - Intense
throbbing, with nausea, vomiting, blindness, and obstinate constipation;
worse, noise,
light, motion, during menses, with great prostration, and better by pressure
and bandaging
head tightly. Stool -
Constipation. - Stools
hard, large, with great straining; painful, lacerating anus. Relationship - Compare
: Colostrum. (Diarrhoea in infants. Whole body smells sour. Colic.) - Nat.
mur. Dose - Sixth,
to thirtieth potency and higher. Lachesis
mutus (bushmaster
or surucucu) * Like all
snake poisons, Lachesis decomposes the blood, rendering it more fluid; hence
a haemorrhagic
tendency is marked. * Purpura,
septic states, diphtheria, and other low forms of disease, when the system is thoroughly
poisoned and the prostration is profound. * The
modalities are most important in guiding to the remedy. * Delirium
tremens with much trembling and confusion. * Very
important during the climacteric and for patients of a melancholic
disposition. * Ill
effects of suppressed discharges. *
Diphtheritic paralysis. [Botulinum.] *
Diphtheria carriers. *
Sensation of tension in various parts. * Cannot
bear anything tight anywhere. Mind - Great
loquacity. - Amative. - Sad in
the morning; no desire to mix with the world. - Restless
and uneasy; does not wish to attend to business; wants to be off somewhere
all the time. - Jealous.
[Hyos.] - Mental
labor best performed at night. -
Euthanasia. -
Suspicious; nightly delusion of fire. -
Religious insanity. [Verat.; Stram.] -
Derangement of the time sense. Head - Pain
through head on awaking. - Pain at
root of nose. - Pressure
and burning on vertex. - Waves of
pain; worse after moving. - Sun
headaches. - With
headache, flickerings, dim vision, very pale face. - Vertigo. - Relieved
by onset of a discharge (menses or nasal catarrh). Eyes -
Defective vision after diphtheria, extrinsic muscles too weak to maintain
focus. -
Sensation as if eyes were drawn together by cords which were tied in a knot
at root of nose. Ears - Tearing
pain from zygoma into ear; also with sore throat. - Ear-wax
hard, dry. Nose -
Bleeding, nostrils sensitive. - Coryza,
preceded by headache. - Hay
asthma; paroxysms of sneezing. [Silica.; Sabad.] Face - Pale. -
Trifacial neuralgia, left side, heat running up into head. [Phos.] - Tearing
pain in jaw-bones. [Amphisbaena; Phos.] - Purple,
mottled, puffed; looks swollen, bloated, jaundiced, chlorotic. Mouth - Gums
swollen, spongy, bleed. - Tongue
swollen, burns, trembles, red, dry and cracked at tip, catches on teeth. - Aphthous
and denuded spots with burning and rawness. - Nauseous
taste. - Teeth
ache, pain extends to ears. - Pain in
facial bones. Throat - Sore,
worse left side, swallowing liquids. Quinsy. - Septic
parotiditis. - Dry,
intensely swollen, externally and internally. -
Diphtheria; membrane dusky, blackish; pain aggravated by hot drinks; chronic
sore throat, with much
hawking; mucus sticks, and cannot be forced up or down. Very painful; worse slightest
pressure, touch is even more annoying. - In
diphtheria, etc., the trouble began on the left side. - Tonsils
purplish. - Purple,
livid color of throat. - Feeling
as if something was swollen which must be swallowed; worse, swallowing saliva
or liquids.
Pain into ear. Collar and neck-band must be very loose. Stomach - Craving
for alcohol, oysters. - Any food
causes distress. - Pit of
stomach painful to touch. - Hungry,
cannot wait for food. - Gnawing
pressure made better by eating, but returning in a few hours. -
Perceptible trembling movement in the epigastric region. - Empty
swallowing more painful than swallowing solids. Abdomen - Liver
region sensitive, cannot bear anything around waist. -
Especially suitable to drunkards. - Abdomen
tympanitic, sensitive, painful. [Bell.] Stool -
Constipated, offensive stool. - Anus
feels tight, as if nothing could go through it. - Pain
darting up the rectum every time be sneezes or coughs. -
Haemorrhage from bowels like charred straw, black particles. -
Haemorrhoids protrude, become constricted, purplish. - Stitches
in them on sneezing or coughing. - Constant
urging in rectum, not for stool. Female -
Climacteric troubles, palpitation, flashes of heat, haemorrhages, vertex
headache, fainting spells;
worse, pressure of clothes. - Menses
too short, too feeble; pains all relieved by the flow. [Eupion.] Left ovary
very painful
and swollen, indurated. - Mammae
inflamed, bluish. - Coccyx
and sacrum pain, especially on rising from sitting posture. - Acts
especially well at beginning and close of menstruation. Male - Intense
excitement of sexual organs. Respiratory - Upper
part of windpipe very susceptible to touch. -
Sensation of suffocation and strangulation on lying down, particularly when
anything is around
throat; compels patient to spring from bed and rush for open window. - Spasm of
glottis; feels as if something ran from neck to larynx. - Feels he
must take a deep breath. -
Cramp-like distress in praecordial region. - Cough;
dry, suffocative fits, tickling. - Little
secretion and much sensitiveness; worse, pressure on larynx, after sleep,
open air. -
Breathing almost stops on falling asleep. [Grind.] Larynx painful to touch. -
Sensation as of a plug [Anac.] which moves up and down, with a short cough. Heart -
Palpitation, with fainting spells, especially during climacteric. -
Constricted feeling causing palpitation, with anxiety. -
Cyanosis. -
Irregular beats. Back -
Neuralgia of coccyx, worse rising from sitting posture; must sit perfectly
still. - Pain in
neck, worse cervical region. -
Sensation of threads stretched from back to arms, legs, eyes, etc. Extremities -
Sciatica, right side, better lying down. - Pain in
tibia (may follow sore throat). -
Shortening of tendons. Sleep - Patient
sleeps into an aggravation. - Sudden
starting when falling asleep. -
Sleepiness, yet cannot sleep. [Bell.; Op.] -
Wide-awake in evening. Fever - Chilly
in back; feet icy cold; hot flushes and hot perspiration. - Paroxysm
returns after acids. -
Intermittent fever every spring. Skin - Hot
perspiration, bluish, purplish appearance. - Boils,
carbuncles, ulcers, with bluish, purple surroundings. - Dark
blisters. -
Bed-sores, with black edges. -
Blue-black swellings. - Pyaemia;
dissecting wounds. - Purpura,
with intense prostration. - Senile
erysipelas. - Wens. -
Cellulitis. - Varicose
ulcers. Modalities - Worse,
after sleep, ([Kali bich.]) Lachesis sleeps into aggravation; ailments that
come on during
sleep. [Calc.] - ; left
side, in the spring, warm bath, pressure or constriction, hot drinks. - Closing
eyes. - Better,
appearance of discharges, warm applications. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ars.; Merc.; Heat; Alcohol; Salt. -
Complementary : Crotalus cascavella often completes curative work of
Lachesis. [Mure.; Lycop.;
Hep.; Salamandra.] -
Incompatible : Acet. ac.; Carb. ac. - Compare
: Cotyledon (climacteric troubles); Nat.m. ; Nit. ac.; Crotal.; Amphisboena
-snake lizard-(right
jaw swollen and painful, lancinating pains; headaches, lancinating pains. Eruption
of vesicles and pimples); Naja; Lepidium. Dose - Eighth
to 200th potency. - Doses
ought not be repeated too frequently. - If well
indicated, a single dose should be allowed to exhaust its action. Lachnanthes
tinctoria (spirit-weed) * Head,
chest and circulation are affected. * Bridge
of nose as if pinched. * A remedy
for torticollis, rheumatic symptoms about neck. *
Tuberculosis-light-complexioned people. * Early
stages, and established chest cases, with much coldness. * Produces
a desire to talk-a flow of language and the courage to make a speech. Head -
Right-sided pain, extending down to jaw; head feels enlarged; worse, least
noise. - Scalp
painful. -
Sleepless. -
Circumscribed red cheeks; scalp feels sore, as if hair was standing on end;
burning in palms and soles. - Bridge
of nose feels as if pinched. Chest -
Sensation of heat-bubbling and boiling around heart region rising to head. Back -
Chilliness between the shoulder-blades; pain and stiffness in back. Neck - Drawn
over to one side in sore throat. -
Rheumatism of the neck. -
Stiffness of neck. - Pain in
nape, as if dislocated. Skin - Body icy
cold; face yellow; tendency to sweat. Relationship - Compare
: Dulc.; Bry.; Puls.; also Fel tauri (nape of neck pains, and great tension
there). Dose - Third
potency. - Tincture
in phthisis, unit doses, once or twice a week, or three drops every four
hours. Lacticum
acidum (lactic
acid) * Morning
sickness, diabetes, and rheumatism offer a field for this remedy. * Troubles
in the breasts. * Locally,
in the tuberculous ulceration of vocal cords. Stomach - Tongue
dry, parched. - Thirst;
voracious hunger. - Canker,
copious salivation and water-brash. Nausea; morning sickness, especially in
pale anaemic
women. - Hot,
acrid eructation. - Nausea;
better, eating. - Burning,
hot gas from stomach to throat, causing profuse secretion of tenacious mucus, worse
smoking. Throat - Fullness
or lump like a puff ball. - Keeps
swallowing. -
Constricted low down. Chest - Pain in
breasts, with enlargement of axillary glands, and pain extends into hand. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain in joints and shoulders, wrists, knees, with much weakness. -
Trembling of whole body while walking. - Limbs
feel chilly. Urine - Large
quantities passed, frequently. -
Saccharine. Relationship - Compare
: Sarcolactic acid q.v. Lithia; Phos. ac. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Six to
ten drops in a small glass of water in acute gastro-enteritis (Cartier.). Lactuca
virosa (acrid
lettuce) * This
remedy acts principally upon the brain and circulatory system. * Delirium
tremens with sleeplessness, coldness, and tremor. *
Hydrothorax and ascites. *
Impotence. * Sense of
lightness and tightness affecting whole body, especially chest. * Seems to
be a true galactogogue. * Marked
action on extremities. Mind -
Stupefaction of sense. - Great
restlessness. Head - Dull,
heavy, confused, dizzy. - Heat of
face and headache, with general coldness. -
Headache, with affections of respiratory organs. Abdomen -
Sensation of weight, of fullness; borborygmi; abundant emission of wind. - Colic in
early morning, abdomen tense, relieved somewhat by evacuation and passing of wind. Chest -
Difficult breathing. -
Suffocative breathing from dropsy of the chest. - Constant
tickling cough. -
Incessant, spasmodic cough, as if chest would fly to pieces. -
Squeezing sensation in lower chest. Female - Promotes
catamenia. - Increase
of milk in breasts. [Asafoet.] Sleep -
Restless; impossible to get to sleep. - Deep,
comatose sleep. Extremities - Lame hip
down left side; worse walking. - Coldness
and numbness of feet and legs. - Tremor
of hands and arms. - Cramps
in shin bones, extending to toes and side of leg involving calves. Relationship -
Antidotes : Acet. ac.; Coff. - Compare
: Nabalus-Prenanthes Serpentaria-Rattlesnake root-White lettuce, similar to Lactuca,
(chronic diarrhoea, worse after eating, nights and towards morning. Pain in
abdomen and
rectum; emaciation. Constipation and somnolence; susceptible to aura of
others. Dyspepsia,
with acid burning eructation. Craving for acid food. Leucorrhoea with
throbbing in
uterus); Lach.; Kali carb.; Spiranthes (galactagogue). Dose -
Tincture. Lamium
album (white
nettle) * Has a
special affinity for female and urinary organs. Headache,
with backward and forward motion of head. Leucorrhoea
and menses too early and scanty. Haemorrhoids;
hard stool, with blood. Sensation
in urethra as though a drop of water were flowing through it. Tearing in
the extremities. Haemoptysis. Blisters
on heel from slight rubbing. Ulcers on
heel. [Cepa.] Dose - Third
potency. Lapis
albus (silico-fluoride
of calcium) *
Affections of glands, goitre, pre-ulcerative stage of carcinoma. * Burning,
stinging pain in breast, stomach, and uterus. *
Connective tissue about glands specially affected. * Fat
anaemic babies with Iodine appetite. * Ravenous
appetite. *
Remarkably successful in scrofulous affections, except in malarial cases. * Uterine
carcinoma. * Fibroid
tumors with intense burning pains through the part with profuse haemorrhage. * Glands
have a certain elasticity and pliability about them rather than the stony
hardness of Calc.
fluor. and Cistus. Ears - Otitis
media suppurativa. - Where
Silica is indicated progress is hastened by Lapis (Bellows). Chest -
Persistent pains in mammary region. -
Glandular hardening. Skin -
Scrofulous abscesses and sores. -
Enlargement and induration of glands, especially cervical. - Lipoma,
sarcoma, carcinoma. -
Pruritus. Relationship - Compare
: Silica.; Badiaga; Ars. iod.; Calc. iod.; Con.; Kal. iod.; Asterias. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Lappa
arctium (burdock) * Very
important in skin therapeutics. *
Eruptions on the head, face, and neck; pimples; acne. * Styes
and ulcerations on the edge of the eyelids. * Profuse
and frequent urination. * Crops of
boils and styes. [Anthracin.] Extremities - Pain in
hands, knees, and ankles extending downward to fingers and toes. - Pain in
all joints. - Eruption
on extremities. Female - Uterine
displacements. - An
exceedingly sore, bruised feeling in uterus, with great relaxation of the
vaginal tissues; apparently
entire lack of tonicity of pelvic contents. - These
symptoms all aggravated by standing, walking, a misstep, or sudden jar. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Lathyrus
sativus (chick-pea) * Affects
the lateral and anterior columns of the cord. * Does not
produce pain. * Reflexes
always increased. *
Paralytic affections of lower extremities; spastic paralysis; lateral
sclerosis; Beri-beri. *
Athetosis. * Infantile
paralysis. * After
influenza and wasting, exhaustive diseases where there is much weakness and heaviness,
slow recovery of nerve power. * Sleepy,
constant yawning. Mind -
Depressed; hypochondriacal. - Vertigo
when standing with eyes closed. Mouth - Burning
pain in tip of tongue; with tingling and numbness of tongue and lips, as if
scalded. Extremities - Tips of
fingers numb. -
Tremulous, tottering gait. -
Excessive rigidity of legs; spastic gait. - Knees
knock against each other when walking. - Cramps
in legs worse cold, and cold feet. - Cannot
extend or cross legs when sitting. -
Myelitis, with marked spastic symptoms. -
Rheumatic paralysis. - Gluteal
muscles and lower limbs emaciated. - Legs
blue; swollen, if hanging down. -
Stiffness and lameness of ankles and knees, toe do not leave the floor, heels
do not touch floor,
Muscles of calves very tense. - Patient
sits bent forward, straightens with difficulty. Urine -
Increased bladder reflex. -
Frequent, must hurry, else voided involuntarily. Relationship - Compare
: Oxytrop.; Secale; Petiveria, a South American plant. (Paralysis; paraplegia
with numbness.
Sensation of internal coldness.) -
Agrostema githago-Corn-cockle -(Burning sensations, in stomach, through
oesophagus into throat, in
lower abdomen and anus; nausea, bitter vomiting, impaired locomotion;
difficulty in remaining
erect; vertigo and headache, burning from lower jaw to vertex). Dose - Third
potency. Latrodectus
mactans (spider) * The bite
produces tetanic effects that last several days. * A
picture of Angina pectoris is presented by the action of the drug. * The
praecordial region seems to be the center of attack. *
Constriction of chest muscles, with radiation to shoulders and back. * Lowered
coagulability. Head - Anxiety. - Screams
with pain. - Pain in
neck to back of head. -
Occipital pain. Respiratory - Extreme
apnoea. - Gasping
respiration. - Fears
losing breath. Chest - Violent,
praecordial pain extending to the axilla and down the arm and forearm to
fingers, with
numbness of the extremity. - Pulse
feeble and rapid. - Sinking
sensation at the Cramping pain from chest to abdomen. Extremities - Pain in
left arm, feels paralyzed. - Weakness
of legs followed by cramps in the abdominal muscles. -
Paraesthesia of lower limbs. Skin - Coldness
of whole surface. - Skin
cold as marble. Relationship - Compare
: Latrodectus Hasselti-New South Wales Black Spider-(Long lasting effects
seem to
indicate it as a "chronic" blood poisoning. Arrests intense pain in
pyaemia. Great oedema in neighborhood
of wound; paralysis of limbs, with great wasting of muscles. Violent,
darting, burning
pains. preceding paralysis; vertigo, tendency to fall forward; septicaemic
conditions; constant
delusion of flying. Loss of memory. Roaring noises.) Araena; Mygale;
Theridion; Latrodectus
Kalipo -New Zealand spider-(lymphangitis and nervous twitchings, scarlet burning
eruption.) Triatema-Kissing bug -(Swelling with violent itching of fingers
and toes. Smothering
sensation and difficult breathing succeeded by fainting and rapid pulse.) Dose - Sixth
potency. Laurocerasus (cherry-laurel) *
Spasmodic tickling cough, especially in cardiac patients, is often magically
influenced by this drug. * Lack of
reaction, especially in chest and heart affections. * Drink
rolls audibly through oesophagus and intestines. * General
coldness, not ameliorated by warmth. * Violent
pain in stomach with loss of speech. * Spasm of
facial muscles and oesophagus. * Asphyxia
neonatorum. Fever -
Coldness; chills and heat alternate. - Thirst,
with dry mouth in afternoon. Respiratory - Cyanosis
and dyspnoea; worse, sitting up. - Patient
puts hands on heart. - Cough,
with valvular disease. - Exercise
causes pain around heart. -
Tickling, dry cough. -
Dyspnoea. -
Constriction of chest. - Cough,
with copious, jelly-like, or bloody expectoration. - Small
and feeble pulse. -
Threatening paralysis of lungs. - Gasping
for breath; clutches at heart. Heart - Mitral
regurgitation. -
Clutching at heart and palpitation. - Cyanosis
neonatorum. Sleep - Spells
of deep sleep, with snoring and stertorous breathing. Extremities - Toe and
finger nails become knotty. - Skin
blue. - Sprained
pains in hips, thighs and heels. - Cold,
clammy feet and legs. - Clubbing
of fingers. - Veins of
hands distended. Relationship - Compare
: Hydrocy. ac.; Camphor; Secale; Ammon. carb.; Ambra. Dose - Tincture
to third potency. -
Cherry-laurel water, two to five drop doses. Lecithinum (a
phosphorus-containing complex organic body prepared from the
yolk of egg and animal brains) * Lecithin
is important in the vital processes of plant and animal organisms. * Lecithin
has a favorable influence upon the nutritive condition and especially upon
the blood
hence its use in anaemia and convalescence, neurasthenia and insomnia. * Increasing
the number of red corpuscles and amount of hemoglobin. *
Excellent galactagogue, renders milk more nourishing and increases quantity. Causes an
immediate decrease in the excretion of the phosphates. Mental
exhaustion and impotency. Tuberculosis,
causing marked improvement in nutrition and general improvement. Tired,
weak, short breath, loss of flesh; symptoms of general break-down. Sexually
weak. Mind -
Forgetful, dull, confused. Head - Aching,
especially in occiput-pulsating and ringing in ears. - Pain in
zygoma; face pale. Stomach - Loss of
appetite, thirsty, craves wine and coffee; bloated, sore pain in stomach
rising toward throat. Urine - Scanty,
with phosphates, sugar or albumen. Sexual - Male
power lost or enfeebled. -
Anaphrodisia and ovarian insufficiency. Extremities -
Soreness, aching, lack of energy. - Tired
and weak. Relationship - Compare
: Phosphor. Dose - One-half
to 2 grains of crude and potencies. - Twelfth
potency. Ledum
palustre (marsh-tea) * Affects
especially the rheumatic diathesis, going through all the changes, from
functional pain to
altered secretions and deposits of solid, earthy matter in the tissues. * The
Ledum rheumatism begins in feet, and travels upward. * It
affects also the skin, producing an eruption like Poison-oak, and is
antidotal thereto, as well as to
stings of insects. * There is
a general lack of animal heat, and yet heat of bed is intolerable. * For
punctured wounds, produced by sharp-pointed instruments or bites particularly
if the wounded
parts are cold, this is the remedy. * Tetanus
with twitching of muscles near wound. Head - Vertigo
when walking, with tendency to fall to one side. - Distress
when head is covered. -
Nosebleed. [Mellilot.; Bry.] Eyes - Aching
in eyes. -
Extravasation of blood in lids, conjunctiva, aqueous or vitreous. - Contused
wounds. - Cataract
with gout. Face - Red
pimples on forehead and cheeks; stinging when touched. - Crusty
eruption around nose and mouth. Mouth - Dry,
retching with eructation. - Musty
taste with catarrhal affection. Respiratory - Burning
in nose. - Cough,
with bloody expectoration. -
Dyspnoea; chest feels constricted. -
Suffocative arrest of breathing. - Pain
along trachea. -
Bronchitis with emphysema of aged. -
Oppressive constriction of chest. - Tickling
in larynx; spasmodic cough. -
Haemoptysis, alternating with rheumatism. - Chest
hurts when touched. -
Whooping-cough; spasmodic, double inspiration with sobbing. Rectum - Anal
fissures. -
Haemorrhoidal pain. Extremities - Gouty
pains shoot all through the foot and limb, and in joints, but especially
small joints. - Swollen,
hot, pale. -
Throbbing in right shoulder. - Pressure
in shoulder, worse motion. - Cracking
in joints; worse, warmth of bed. - Gouty
nodosities. - Ball of
great to swollen. [Bothrops.] -
Rheumatism begins in lower limbs and ascends. [Kalmia opposite.] Ankles
swollen. - Soles
painful, can hardly step on them. [Ant.c. ; Lyc.] - Easy
spraining of ankle. Fever -
Coldness, want of animal heat. -
Sensation as of cold water over parts; general coldness with heat of face. Skin - Acne on
forehead, sticking pain therein. - Eczema
(facial). - Itching
of feet and ankles; worse, scratching and warmth of bed. -
Ecchymosis. - Long
discoloration after injuries. - Carbuncles.
[Anthracin. Tarant. cuben.] Antidote to Rhus poisoning. [Grindel.; Cyprip.; Anac.] Modalities - Better,
from cold, putting feet in cold water. - Worse,
at night, and from heat of bed. Relationship - Compare
: Ledum antidotes spider poisons. - Ruta;
Ham.; Bellis.; Arnica. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Lemna
minor (duckweed) * A
catarrhal remedy. * Acts
especially upon the nostrils. * Nasal
polypi; swollen turbinates. Atrophic rhinitis. * Asthma
from nasal obstruction; worse in wet weather. Nose - Putrid
smell; loss of smell. - Crusts
and muco-purulent discharge very abundant. -
Post-nasal dropping. - Pain
like a string from nostrils to ear. - Reduces
nasal obstruction when it is an oedematous condition. - Dryness
of naso-pharynx. Mouth - Putrid
taste on rising in the morning. - Dry
pharynx and larynx. Abdomen -
Disposition to noisy diarrhoea. Modalities - Worse,
in damp, rainy weather, especially heavy rains. Relationship - Compare
: Dulc. (damp surroundings and foggy weather). - Calc.;
Teucr.; Calend.; Nat. sulph. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Lepidium
bonariense (cress-brazilian
cress) *
Affections of breast, heart, lancinating pains. With heart
symptoms, numbness and pain in left arm, sensation of sinking in pit of
stomach. Left side
of head, face, chest, hip to knee, all have lancinating pain. A streak
of pain from the temple to the chin, as if the face were cut with a razor. Burning in
throat, roaring in ears. Sensation
of a tight girdle around chest, as of a knife piercing the heart. Pain in
neck, back, and extremities. Compare :
Arnica; Lachesis. Leptandra
virginica (culver's
root) * A liver
remedy, with jaundice and black, tarry stools. Bilious states. *
Enfeebled portal circulation. * Malarial
conditions. Head - Dull frontal
pain; vertigo, drowsiness, and depression. - Smarting
and aching in eyes. Stomach - Tongue
coated yellow. - Great
distress in stomach and intestines, with desire for stool. - Aching
in region of liver extending to spine, which feels chilly. Stool - Profuse
black, fetid stools, with pain at umbilicus. - Bleeding
piles. - Typhoid
stools turn black and look like tar. - Clay
colored stools with jaundice. - Prolapse
of rectum with haemorrhoids. - Rectal
haemorrhage. Relationship - Compare
: Podop.; Iris.; Bry.; Merc.; Ptel.; Myrica. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Liatris
spicata (colic
root) * A
vascular stimulant. *
Increases functional activity of the skin, mucous membranes. Of use in
dropsy due to liver and spleen diseases, also renal dropsy. Here the
suppressed urination is most favorably influenced. Colic. Locally,
applied to ulcers and unhealthy wounds. A prompt
diuretic. Dose - 1 to 4
drams of tincture of infusion. Lilium
tigrinum (tiger-lily) *
Manifests powerful influence over the pelvic organs, and is adapted to many
reflex states dependent
on some pathological condition of uterus and ovaries. * More
often indicated in unmarried women. * The
action of the heart is very marked. * Pain in
small spots. [Oxal. ac.] * Rheumatic
arthritis. Mind -
Tormented about her salvation. -
Consolation aggravates. - Profound
depression of spirits. - Constant
inclination to weep. - Anxious;
fears some organic and incurable disease. - Disposed
to curse, strike, think obscene things. - Aimless,
hurried manner. must keep busy. Head - Hot,
dull, heavy. - Faint in
warm room. - Wild
feeling in head. Eyes -
Hyperaesthesia of retina. - Pain,
extending back into head; lachrymation; and impaired vision. - Myopic
astigmia. - Useful
in restoring power to the weakened ciliary muscle. [Arg. nit.] Stomach -
Flatulent; nausea, with sensation of lump in stomach. - Hungry;
longs for meat. - Thirsty,
drinks often and much, and before severe symptoms. Abdomen - Abdomen
sore, distended; trembling sensation in abdomen. - Pressure
downwards and backwards against rectum and anus; worse, standing; better, walking in
open air. - Bearing
down in lower part of abdomen. Urinary - Frequent
urging. - Urine
milky, scanty, hot. Stool - Constant
desire to defecate, from pressure in rectum, worse standing. - Pressure
down the anus. -
Early-morning urgent stool. -
Dysentery; mucus and blood, with tenesmus, especially in plethoric and
nervous women at change of
life. Heart -
Sensation as if heart were grasped in a vise. [Cact.] - Feels
full to bursting. -
Pulsations over whole body. -
Palpitation; irregular pulse; very rapid. - Pain in
cardiac region, with feeling of a load on chest. - Cold
feeling about heart. -
Suffocating feeling in a crowded and warm room. - Angina
pectoris with pain in right arm. Female - Menses
early, scanty, dark, clotted, offensive; flow only when moving about. Bearing
down sensation
with urgent desire for stool, as though all organs would escape. - Ceases
when resting. [Sep.; Lac.c. ; Bell.] Congestion of uterus, prolapse, and
anteversion. - Constant
desire to support parts externally. - Pain in
ovaries and down thighs. - Acrid,
brown leucorrhoea; smarting in labia. - Sexual
instinct awakened. - Bloated
feeling in uterine region. -
Sub-involution. - Pruritus
pudendi. Extremities - Cannot
walk on uneven ground. - Pain in
back and spine, with trembling, but oftener in front of a pressing-down
character. - Pricking
in fingers. - Pain in
right arm and hip. - Legs
ache; cannot keep them still. - Pain in
ankle joint. - Burning
palms and soles. Sleep -
Unrefreshing, with disagreeable dreams. - Unable
to sleep, with wild feeling in head. Fever - Great
heat and lassitude in afternoon, with throbbing throughout body. Modalities - Worse.
consolation, warm room. - Better,
fresh air. Relationship - Compare
: Cact.; Helon.; Murex; Sep.; Plat.; Pallad. - Antidote
: Helon. Dose - The
middle and higher potencies seem to have done best. - Its
curative action sometimes is slow in developing itself. Limulus
cyclops (horse-foot-king-crab) * Limulus
was introduced by C. Hering and partially proved by him and Lippe. * Hering
was surprised to see the blood of the King-crab that he dissected, blue,
which on investigation,
was found to contain copper as he had surmised and which he thought would prove to
be another medicine for Cholera. * Further
provings are necessary to establish this, though symptoms so far observed
make this
probable. * Hering's
fertile mind always lead him to pioneer paths into practical therapeutics. Bodily and
mental exhaustion; drowsiness after sea bathing. Gastro-enteric
symptoms. Painful
fullness of whole right side of body. Head - Mental
depression. -
Difficult to remember names, confused with heat of face, rush of blood to
face, worse when meditating. - Pain
behind left eye-ball. Nose - Fluent
coryza. - Sneezing
worse drinking water. - Constant
nasal dropping. - Pressure
above nose and behind eyes. Abdomen - Colic
with heat. -
Cramp-like pain with watery stools. - Abdomen
hot and constricted. - Piles,
constriction of anus. Respiratory - Husky
voice. - Dyspnoea
after drinking water. -
Oppression of chest. Extremities - Crural
neuralgia. - Soles of
feet ache, feel numb. - Pain in
right hip-joint. - Heels sore. Skin - Itching
spots and vesicles on face and hands. - Burning
in palms. Relationship - Compare
: Asterias; Homarus; Cuprum. Dose - Sixth
potency. Linaria
vulgaris (toad-flax-snap
dragon) * Acts
prominently within the domain of the pneumogastrics. *
Eructations, nausea, salivation, pressure on stomach. *
Jaundice, splenic and hepatic hypertrophy. * Enteric
symptoms and great drowsiness very marked. * Cardiac
fainting. *
Enuresis. * Rectal
symptoms. * Tongue
rough, dry; throat constricted. * Coldness. *
Confusion in head. *
Irresistible sleepiness. * Symptoms
worse walking in open air. Dose - Third
potency. Linum
usitatissimum (common
flax) * The
application of Linseed poultice has produced in sensitive subjects severe
respiratory disturbances,
as asthma, hives, etc. * Its
action in such cases is marked by intense irritation. * It has
been found to contain small quantity of Hydrocyanic acid, which may account
for this
intensity. * The
decoction is of service in inflammation of the urinary passages, cystitis,
strangury, etc. * Also in
diseases of the intestinal tract. * It has a
place in the treatment of asthma, hay-fever and urticaria. * Trismus
and paralysis of the tongue. Relationship - Compare
: Linum Catharticum -Purging flax -(Similar respiratory symptoms, but also
colic and
diarrhoea). Dose - Lower
potencies. Lithium
carbonicum (carbonate
of lithium) * Chronic
rheumatism connected with heart lesions and asthenopia offer a field for this remedy. *
Rheumatic nodes. * Uric
acid diathesis Whole body is sore. * Gout and
tophi. Head - Tension,
as if bound; better, sitting and going out. -
Externally sensitive. - Headache
ceases while eating. -
Trembling and throbbing. - Pain in
heart; extends to head. - Dizzy
states with ringing in ears. - Both
cheeks covered with dry, branlike scales. Eyes - Half
vision; invisible right half. -
Photophobia. - Pain
over eyes. - Dry
lids. - Eyes
pain after reading. Stomach - Acidity,
nausea, gnawing, relieved by eating. [Anacard.] Cannot endure slightest
pressure of
clothes. [Laches.] Urine -
Tenesmus. - Turbid
urine, with mucus and red deposit. - Pain in
region of right kidney. - Free and
colorless. - While
urinating, pressure in heart. -
Cystitis, subacute and chronic. Respiratory -
Constriction of chest. - Violent
cough when lying down. - Air
feels cold when inspired. - Pain in
mammary glands, which extend into the arms and fingers. Heart -
Rheumatic soreness in cardiac region. - Sudden
shock in heart. - Throbbing,
dull stitch in cardiac region. - Pains in
heart before menses, and associated with pains in bladder, and before
urinating; better,
after. -
Trembling and fluttering in heart, extending to back. Urinary - Soreness
of bladder; pain in right kidney and ureter. - Turbid
urine with mucus, scanty and dark, acrid; sandy deposit. Extremities -
Paralytic stiffness all over. - Itching
about joints. -
Rheumatic pains throughout shoulder-joint, arm, and fingers and small joints
generally. - Pain in
hollow of foot, extending to knee. - Swelling
and tenderness of finger and toe joints; better, hot water. - Nodular
swellings in joints. - Ankles
pain when walking. Skin - Scabby,
tettery eruption on hands, head, and cheeks, preceded by red, raw skin. - Dull
stitch, ending in itching. - Barber's
itch (use high). - Rough
rash all over body, much loose epithelium, tough, dry, itchy skin. Modalities - Worse,
in morning, right side. - Better,
rising and moving about. Relationship - Compare
: Lyc.; Ammon. phos.; Benz. ac.; Calc.; Lithium chlor. (symptoms of
cinchonism, viz. :
Dizzy head, full, bluring of vision Ringing in ears; marked tremors; general
weakness; marked
muscular and general prostration; no gastro-intestinal effects. Nose sore,
heartburn, pain in
teeth). - Lithium
lacticum (rheumatism of shoulder, and small joints relieved by moving about; worse,
resting). - Lithium
benzoicum (deep-seated pains in loins; in small of back; uneasiness in
bladder. Cystic
irritation. Gallstones. Frequent desire. Diminishing uric acid deposit). - Lithium
bromatum (cerebral congestion, threatened apoplexy, insomnia and epilepsy). Dose - First to
third trituration. Lobelia
inflata (indian
tobacco) * Is a
vaso-motor stimulant; increases the activity of all vegetative processes;
spends its force mainly
upon the pneumogastric nerve, producing a depressed relaxed condition with oppression
of the chest and epigastrium, impeded respiration, nausea and vomiting. Languor,
relaxation of muscles, nausea, vomiting and dyspepsia are the general
indications that point
to the use of this remedy, in asthma and gastric affections. Best
adapted to light complexioned fleshy people. Bad
effects of drunkenness. Head - Vertigo,
and fear of death. - Gastric
headache, with nausea, vomiting, and great prostration; worse, afternoon
until midnight;
tobacco. - Dull,
heavy pain. Face - Bathed
in cold sweat. - Sudden
pallor. Ears - Deafness
due to suppressed discharges or eczema. - Shooting
pain from throat. Mouth - Profuse
flow of saliva; acrid burning taste; mercurial taste; tenacious mucus, tongue
coated white. Stomach - Acidity,
flatulence, shortness of breath after eating. -
Heartburn with profuse flow of saliva. - Extreme
nausea and vomiting. - Morning
sickness. -
Faintness and weakness at epigastrium. - Profuse
salivation, with good appetite. - Profuse
sweat and prostration. - Cannot
bear smell or taste of tobacco. - Acrid,
burning taste; acidity, with contractive feeling in pit of stomach. -
Flatulence, shortness of breath after eating. -
Heartburn. Respiratory - Dyspnoea
from constriction of chest; worse, any exertion. -
Sensation of pressure or weight in chest; better by rapid walking. - Feels as
if heart would stop. - Asthma;
attacks, with weakness, felt in pit of stomach and preceded by prickling all
over. - Cramp,
ringing cough, short breath, catching at throat. - Senile
emphysema. Back - Pain in
sacrum; cannot bear slightest touch. - Sits
leaning forward. Urinary - Deep red
color and copious red sediment. Skin -
Prickling, itching with intense nausea. Modalities - Worse,
tobacco, afternoon, slightest motion, cold, especially cold washing. - Better,
by rapid walking; (chest pain), toward evening, and from warmth. Relationship - Antidote
: Ipec. - Compare
: Tabac.; Ars.; Tart.e. ; Verat.; Rosa. - Lobelia
syphilitica or cerulea (gives a perfect picture of sneezing influenza,
involving the posterior
nares, palate, and fauces. Very depressed. Pain in forehead over eyes; pain
and gas in bowels,
followed by copious watery stools with tenesmus and soreness of anus. Pain in knees.
Prickling in soles. Great oppression in lower part of chest, as if air could
not reach there.
Pain in chest under short ribs of left side. Dry, hacking cough. Breathing
difficult. Dull, aching
pain over root of nose. Eustachian catarrh. Pain in posterior part of
spleen). - Lobelia
erinus (malignant growths, extremely rapid development; colloid cancer of the omentum;
cork-screw-like pains in abdomen; great dryness of skin, nasal and buccal
mucous membranes;
distaste for brandy; dry, eczematous patches covering points of first
fingers. Malignant
disease of the face. Epithelioma). Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth potency. - Locally
the tincture is antidotal to Poison-oak. - Often
the Acetum Lobelia acts better than any other preparation. - Lobelia
hypodermically acts clinically almost precisely as the antitoxin of
diphtheria does upon the
infection and renders the system stronger to resist future infections (F.
Ellingwood). Lobelia
purpurascens (purple
lobelia) * Profound
prostration of all the vital forces and of the nervous system; respiratory
paralysis. Nervous
prostration of influenza. * Coma. * Tongue
white and paralyzed. Head - Confused
and depressed. - Headache
with nausea, vertigo; especially between eyebrows. - Cannot
keep eyes open; spasmodic closure of lids. Chest -
Superficial respiration; heart and lungs feel paralyzed; respiration slow. - Heart
beats sound to him like boom of a drum. Eyes -
Impossible to keep open. - Drowsy. Relationship - Compare
: Baptisa; Lobelia cardinals (debility, especially of lower extremities;
oppressed breathing,
pleurisy, sticking pain in chest on taking a long breath. Pain in left lung, intermitting
pricking during the day). Dose - Third
potency. Lolium
temulentum (darnel) * Has been
made use of in cephalalgia, sciatica, paralysis. *
Prostration and restlessness. Head - Anxious
and depressed, confused. - Vertigo;
must close eyes. - Head
heavy. - Noises
in ears. Stomach - Nausea,
vomiting. - Pain in
pit of stomach and abdomen. - Severe
purging. Extremities - Gait
unsteady. -
Trembling of all limbs. - Loss of
power in extremities. - Violent
pain in calves, as if bound with cords. - Cold
extremities. -
Spasmodic motions of arms and legs. - Cannot
write; cannot hold a glass of water. -
Trembling of hands in paralysis. Relationship - Compare
: Secale; Lathyr; Astrag. Dose - Sixth
potency. Lonicera
xylosteum (fly-woodbine) *
Convulsive symptoms. * Uraemic
convulsions. *
Albuminuria. *
Syphilis. Head -
Congestion of head and chest; coma. -
Contraction of one pupil and dilatation of the other. - Sopor,
eyes half open. red face. Extremities - Jerking
of limbs. -
Trembling of whole body. - Violent
convulsions. - Limbs
and head fall over as if paralysed. -
Extremities cold. - Cold
perspiration. Relationship - Compare
: Lonicera pericylmenum -Honeysuckle -(irritability of temper, with violent outburst
[Crocus.]). Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Lupulus
humulus (hops) * Is a
good remedy in unstrung conditions of the nervous system attended with
nausea, dizziness,
headache following a night's debauch. *
Infantile jaundice, Urethral burning. * Drawing
and twitching in almost every muscle. * Nervous
tremors; wakefulness and delirium of drunkards. *
Giddiness and stupefaction. Slow pulse. *
Perspiration profuse, clammy, greasy. Head - Morbid
vigilance. - Highly
excited. - Dull,
heavy headache with dizziness. - Drawing
and twitching in every muscle. Sleep - Drowsy
during the day. - Sopor. Male - Painful
erections. -
Emissions, depending on sexual weakness and after organism. -
Spermatorrhoea. Skin -
Scarlatina-like eruption on face. - Feels
like insects crawling under skin; feels chapped, skin peels. Relationship - Antidotes
: Coffea; Vinegar. - Compare
: Nux; Urtica; Cannab. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - Lupulin
1X trit. (Best in seminal emissions. Locally in painful cancers.) Lycopodium
clavatum (club
moss) * This
drug is inert until the spores are crushed. * Its
wonderful medicinal properties are only disclosed by trituration and
succussion. In nearly
all cases where Lycopodium is the remedy, some evidence of urinary or
digestive disturbance
will be found. Corresponds
to Grauvogle's carbo-nitrogenoid constitution, the non-eliminative lithaemic. Lycopodium
is adapted more especially to ailments gradually developing, functional power weakening,
with failures of the digestive powers, where the function of the liver is
seriously disturbed. Mild
temperaments of lymphatic constitution, with catarrhal tendencies; older
persons, where the skin
shows yellowish spots, earthy complexion, uric acid diathesis, etc.; also
precocious, weakly
children. Symptoms
characteristically run from right to left, acts especially on right side of
body, and are worse
from about 4 to 8 p.m. In kidney
affections, red sand in urine, backache, in renal region; worse before
urination. Intolerant
of cold drinks; craves everything warm. Best
adapted to persons intellectually keen, but of weak, muscular power. Deep-seated,
progressive, chronic diseases. Carcinoma. Debility
in morning. Marked
regulating influence upon the glandular (sebaceous) secretions. Ascites,
in liver disease. Lycop.
patient is thin, withered, full of gas and dry. Lacks
vital heat; has poor circulation, cold extremities. Pains come
and go suddenly. Sensitive
to noise and odors. Mind -
Melancholy; afraid to be alone. - Little
things annoy, Extremely sensitive. - Averse
to undertaking new things. - Head
strong and haughty when sick. - Loss of
self-confidence. - Hurried
when eating. - Constant
fear of breaking down under stress. -
Apprehensive. - Weak
memory, confused thoughts; spells or writes wrong words and syllables. - Failing
brain-power. [Anac.; Phos.; Baryt.] - Cannot
bear to see anything new. - Cannot
read what he writes. - Sadness
in morning on awaking. Head - Shakes
head without apparent cause. - Twists
face and mouth. - Pressing
headache on vertex; worse from 4 to 8 p.m. , and from lying down or stooping,
if not eating
regularly. [Cact.] -
Throbbing headache after every paroxysm of coughing. -
Headaches over eyes in severe colds; better, uncovering.[Sulph.] Vertigo in
morning on rising. - Pain in
temples, as if they were screwed toward each other. - Tearing
pain in occiput; better, fresh air. - Great
falling out of hair. - Eczema;
moist oozing behind ears. - Deep
furrows on forehead. -
Premature baldness and gray hair. Eyes - Styes on
lids near internal canthus. -
Day-blindness. [Bothrops.] -
Night-blindness more characteristic. - Sees
only one-half of an object. -
Ulceration and redness of lids. - Eyes
half open during sleep. Ears - Thick,
yellow, offensive discharge. - Eczema
about and behind ears. -
Otorrhoea and deafness with or without tinnitus; after scarlatina. - Humming
and roaring with hardness of hearing; every noise causes peculiar echo in
ear. Nose - Sense of
smell very acute. - Feeling
of dryness posteriorly. - Scanty
excoriating, discharge anteriorly. -
Ulcerated nostrils. - Crusts
and elastic plugs. [Kal.b. ; Teuc.] - Fluent
coryza. - Nose
stopped up. -
Snuffles; child starts from sleep rubbing nose. - Fanlike
motion of alae nasi. [Kali. brom.; Phos.] Face -
Grayish-yellow color of face, with blue circles around eyes. -
Withered, shriveled, and emaciated; copper-colored eruption. - Dropping
of lower jaw, in typhoid fever. [ Lach.; Opium.] - Itching;
scaly herpes in face and corner of mouth. Mouth - Teeth
excessively painful to touch. -
Toothache, with swelling of cheeks; relieved by warm application. - Dryness
of mouth and tongue, without thirst. - Tongue
dry, black, cracked, swollen; oscillates to and fro. - Mouth
waters. - Blisters
on tongue. - Bad odor
from mouth. Throat - Dryness
of throat, without thirst. - Food and
drink regurgitates through nose. -
Inflammation of throat, with stitches on swallowing; better, warm drinks. - Swelling
and suppuration of tonsils. -
Ulceration of tonsils, beginning on right side. -
Diphtheria; deposits spread from right to left; worse, cold drinks. -
Ulceration of vocal bands. -
Tubercular laryngitis, especially when ulceration commences. Stomach -
Dyspepsia due to farinaceous and fermentable food, cabbage, beans, etc. -
Excessive hunger. - Aversion
to bread, etc. - Desire
for sweet things. - Food
tastes sour. - Sour
eructations. - Great
weakness of digestion. - Bulimia,
with much bloating. - After
eating, pressure in stomach, with bitter taste in mouth. - Eating
ever so little creates fullness. - Cannot
eat oysters. - Rolling
of flatulence. [Chin.; Carb.] - Wakes at
night feeling hungry. -
Hiccough. -
Incomplete burning eructations rise only to pharynx. there burn for hours. - Likes to
take food and drink hot. - Sinking
sensation; worse night. Abdomen -
Immediately after a light meal, abdomen is bloated, full. - Constant
sense of fermentation in abdomen, like yeast working; upper left side. - Hernia,
right side. - Liver
sensitive. - Brown
spots on abdomen. - Dropsy,
due to hepatic disease. -
Hepatitis, atrophic from of nutmeg liver. - Pain
shooting across lower abdomen from right to left. Stool -
Diarrhoea. - Inactive
intestinal canal. -
Ineffectual urging. - Stool
hard, difficult, small, incomplete. -
Haemorrhoids; very painful to touch, aching. [Mur. ac.] Urine - Pain in
back before urinating; ceases after flow; slow in coming, must strain. -
Retention. - Polyuria
during the night. Heavy red sediment. - Child
cries before urinating. [Bor.] Male - No
erectile power; impotence. -
Premature emission. [Calad.; Sel.; Agn.] - Enlarge
prostate. -
Condylomata. Female - Menses
too late; last too long, too profuse. - Vagina
dry. - Coition
painful. - Right
ovarian pain. - Varicose
veins of pudenda. -
Leucorrhoea, acrid, with burning in vagina. -
Discharge of blood from genitals during stool. Respiratory - Tickling
cough. -
Dyspnoea. - Tensive,
constrictive, burning pain in chest. - Cough
worse going down hill. - Cough
deep, hollow. -
Expectorations gray, thick, bloody, purulent, salty. [Ars.; Phos.; Puls.] - Night
cough, tickling as from Sulphur fumes. - Catarrh
of the chest in infants, seems full of mucus rattling. -
Neglected pneumonia, with great dyspnoea, flaying of alae nasi and presence
of mucous rales. Heart -
Aneurism.[Baryta carb.] Aortic disease. -
Palpitation at night. - Cannot
lie on left side. Back - Burning
between scapulae as of hot coals. - Pain in
small of back. Extremities -
Numbness, also drawing and tearing in limbs, especially while at rest or at
night. -
Heaviness of arms. - Tearing
in shoulder and elbow joints. - One foot
hot, the other cold. - Chronic
gout, with chalky deposits in joints. - Profuse
sweat of the feet. - Pain in
heel on treading as from a pebble. - Painful
callosities on soles; toes and fingers contracted. -
Sciatica, worse right side. Cannot lie on painful side. - Hands
and feet numb. - Right
foot hot, left cold. - Cramps
in claves and toes at night in bed. - Limbs go
to sleep. -
Twitching and jerking. Fever - Chill
between 3 and 4 p.m. , followed by sweat. - Icy
coldness. - Feels as
if lying on ice. - One
chill is followed by another. [Calc.; Sil.; Hep.] Sleep - Drowsy
during day. - Starting
in sleep. - Dreams
of accidents. Skin -
Ulcerates. -
Abscesses beneath skin; worse warm applications. - Hives;
worse, warmth. - Violent
itching; fissured eruptions. - Acne. - Chronic
eczema associated with urinary, gastric and hepatic disorders; bleeds easily. - Skin
becomes thick and indurated. - Varicose
veins, naevi, erectile tumors. - Brown
spots, freckles worse on left side of face and nose. - Dry,
shrunken, especially palms; hair becomes prematurely gray. -
Dropsies. -
Offensive secretions; viscid and offensive perspiration, especially of feet
and axilla. -
Psoriasis. Modalities - Worse,
right side, from right to left, from above downward, 4 to 8 p.m. ; from heat
or warm room, hot
air, bed. - Warm
applications, except throat and stomach which are better from warm drinks. - Better,
by motion, after midnight, from warm food and drink, on getting cold, from
being uncovered. Relationship -
Complementary : Lycop. acts with special benefit after Calcar. and Sulphur.
Iod.; Graphites, Lach.;
Chelidon. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Puls.; Caust. - Compare
: Carbo-Nitrogenoid Constitution : Sulphur; Rhus; Urtica; Mercur.; Hepar. Alumina.
(Lycop. is the only vegetable that takes up aluminum. T. F. Allen) - Ant.c. ;
Nat.m. ; Ery.; Nux; Bothrops (day-blindness; can scarcely see after sunrise;
pain in right
great toe). - Plumbago
littoralis -A Brazilian plant- (Costive with red urine, pain in kidneys and
joints and body
generally; milky saliva, ulcerated mouth). - Hydrast.
follows Lycop. in indigestion. Dose - Both the
lower and the highest potencies are credited with excellent result. - For
purposes of aiding elimination the second and third attenuation of the
Tincture, a few drops, 3
times a day, have proved efficacious, otherwise the 6th to 200th potency, and
higher, in not too
frequent doses. Lycopus
virginicus (bugle-weed) * Lower
the blood pressure, reduces the rate of the heart and increases the length of
systole to a great
degree. * Passive
haemorrhages. [Adrenalin 6x.] A heart
remedy, and of use in exophthalmic goitre and haemorrhoidal bleeding. Indicated
in diseases with tumultuous action of the heart and more or less pain. Beneficial
in toxic goitre used in the pre-operative stage. dose, 5 drops of tincture
(Beebe). Head - Frontal
headache; worse, frontal eminences; often succeeded by labored heart. -
Nosebleed. Eyes -
Protrusion, pressing, outward, with tumultuous action of heart. -
Supraorbital pain, with aching in testicles. Mouth -
Toothache in lower molars. Heart - Rapid
heart action of smokers. -
Precordial pain; constriction, tenderness, pulse, weak, irregular,
intermittent, tremulous, rapid. -
Cyanosis. - Heart's
action tumultuous and forcible. -
Palpitation from nervous irritation, with oppression around heart. -
Rheumatoid, flying pains, associated with heart disease. - Cardiac
asthma [Sumbul.] Respiratory -
Wheezing. - Cough,
with hoemoptysis, bleeding small but frequent. Urine - Profuse
flow of limpid, watery urine, especially when the heart is most irritable;
also scanty urine. - Bladder
feels distended when empty. -
Diabetes. - Pain in
testicles. Rectum - Bleeding
from rectum. -
Haemorrhoids. Sleep -
Wakefulness and morbid vigilance with inordinately active, but weak
circulation. Relationship - Compare
: Ephedra -Teamsters Tea-(in exophthalmic goitre; eyes feel pushed out with tumultuous
action of heart); Fucus; Spartein; Crataegus. Adrenalin 6x. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Magnesium
carbonicum (carbonate
of magnesia) *
Gastro-intestinal catarrh, with marked acidity. * Often
used with advantage for complains arising in people who have been taking this
drug to sweeten
the stomach. * Is
frequently indicated in children; whole body smells sour, and disposed to
boils. *
Broken-down, "worn-out" women, with uterine and climacteric
disorders. * With
numbness and distension in various, parts and nerve prostration. *
Sensitive to the least start, noise, touch, etc. *
Affection of the antrum of Highmore. * Effects
of shock, blows, mental distress. * Sense of
numbness; nerve prostration; tendency to constipation after nervous strain; sensitive
to least touch, it causes starting, or cold winds or weather or from excess
of care and worry with
constipation and heaviness. * Intense
neuralgic pains. Head - Sticking
pain in the side of the head on which he lies, as if the hair was pulled;
worse, mental
exertion. - Itching
of scalp worse in damp weather. - Pain
above margin of right orbit. - Blank
motes before eyes. Ears -
Diminished hearing. -
Deafness; comes suddenly and varies. - Numbness
of outer ear. - Feeling
of distention of middle ear. - Subdued
tinnitus. Face - Tearing
pain in one side; worse; quiet; must move about. -
Toothache, especially during pregnancy; worse at night; worse, cold and
quiet. - Teeth
feel too long. - Ailments
from cutting wisdom teeth. [Cheiranthus.] - Pain in
malar bone, worse during rest, night. - Swelling
of malar bone with pulsating pain, worse exposure to cold wind. Mouth - Dry at
night. - Sour
taste. -
Vesicular eruption; bloody saliva. - Sticking
pain in throat; hawking up fetid, pea-colored particles. Stomach - Desire
for fruit, acids, and vegetables. -
Eructations sour, and vomiting of bitter water. - Craving
for meat. Abdomen -
Rumbling, gurgling. - Dragging
towards pelvis. - Very
heavy; contractive, pinching, pain in right illiac region. Stool - Preceded
by griping, colicky pain. - Green, watery,
frothy, like a frog-pond's scum. - Bloody
mucous stools. - Milk
passes undigested in nursing children. Sour, with tenesmus. [Rheum.] -
Constipation after mental shock or severe nervous strain. Female - Sore
throat before menses appear. - Before
menses, coryza and nasal stoppage. - Menses
too late and scanty, thick, dark, like pitch; mucous leucorrhoea. - Menses
flow only in sleep; more profuse at night [Amm. m.], or when lying down;
cease when
walking. Respiratory - Ticking
cough, with salty, bloody expectoration. -
Constrictive pains in chest, with dyspnoea. - Soreness
in chest during motion. Extremities - Tearing
in shoulders as if dislocated. - Right
shoulder painful, cannot raise it. [Sang.] - Whole
body feels tired and painful, especially legs and feet. - Swelling
in bend of knee. Skin - Earthy,
sallow and parchment-like; emaciation. - Itching
vesicles on hands and fingers. -
Nodosities under skin. - Sore;
sensitive to cold. Fever - Chilly
in evening. - Fever at
night. - Sour,
greasy perspiration. Sleep -
Unrefreshing; more tired on rising than on retiring. Modalities - Worse,
warmth of bed; change of temperature; cold wind or weather; every three
weeks; rest. - Better,
warm air; walking in open air. Relationship -
Antidotes : Ars.; Merc. - Complementary
: Cham. - Compare
: Rheum; Kreos.; Aloes; Cheiranthus-Wall flower -(deafness, otorrhoea, nose stopped up
at night from irritation of cutting wisdom-teeth). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Magnesium
muriaticum (muriate
of magnesia) * A liver
remedy with pronounced characteristic constipation. * Chronic
liver affections with tenderness and pain, extending to spine and
epigastrium, worse
after food. *
Especially adapted to diseases of women, with a long history of indigestion
and uterine disease;
children who cannot digest milk. * Evil
effects of sea bathing. Head -
Sensitive to noise; bursting headache; worse, motion, open air; better,
pressure, and wrapping
up warmly. [Sil.; Stront.] - Much
sweating of head. [Calc., Sil.] - Facial
neuralgia pains, dull, aching, worse damp weather, slightest draft, better
pressure heat. Nose - Nostrils
ulcerated, Coryza. - Nose
stopped and fluent. - Loss of
smell and taste, following catarrh. - Cannot
lie down. - Must
breathe through mouth. Mouth - Blisters
on lips. - Gums
swollen, bleed easily. - Tongue
feels burnt and scalded. - Throat
dry, with hoarseness. Stomach - Appetite
poor, had taste in mouth. -
Eructations like rotten eggs. -
Continued rising of while froth into mouth Cannot digest milk. - Urine
can be passed only by pressing abdominal muscles. Abdomen - Pressing
pain in liver; worse lying on right side. - Liver
enlarged with bloating of abdomen; yellow tongue. -
Congenital scrotal hernia. - Must use
abdominal muscles to enable him to urinate. Urine - Urine
difficult to void. - Bladder
can only be emptied by straining and pressure. Bowels -
Constipation of infants during dentition; only passing small quantity; stools
knotty, like sheep's
dung, crumbling at verge of anus. - Painful
smarting haemorrhoids. Female - Menses
black, clotted. - Pain in
back and thighs. -
Metrorrhagia; worse at night. - Great
excitement at every period. -
Leucorrhoea with every stool and after exercise. - Tinea
ciliaris, eruptions in face and forehead worse before menses. Heart -
Palpitation and cardiac pain while sitting; better by moving about. [Gels.]
Functional cardiac
affections with liver enlargement. Respiration -
Spasmodic dry cough; worse forepart of night, with burning and sore chest. Extremities - Pain in
back and hips; in arms and legs. - Arms
"Go to sleep" when waking in morning. Sleep - Sleep
during day; restless at night on account of heat and shock : anxious dreams. Modalities - Worse,
immediately after eating, lying on right side : from sea bathing. Better,
from pressure,
motion : open air, except headache. Relationship -
Antidotes : Camph.; Cham. - Compare
: Nat.m. ; Puls.; Sep.; Amm.m. ; Nasturtium aquaticum -Water-cress-(useful in scorbutic
affections and constipation, related to strictures of urinary apparatus;
supposed to be aphrodisiacal
in its action. Is also antidotal to tobacco narcosis and sedative in neurotic affections,
neurasthenia, hysteria. Cirrhosis of liver and dropsy). Dose - 5 drops
of tincture. - Third to
200th potency. Magnesium
phosphoricum (phosphate
of magnesia) * The
great anti-spasmodic remedy. * Cramping
of muscles with radiating pains. *
Neuralgic pains relieved by warmth. *
Especially suited to tired, languid, exhausted subjects. *
Indisposition for mental exertion. * Goitre. Mind - Laments
all the time about the pain. -
Inability to think clearly. -
Sleepless on account of indigestion. Head - Vertigo
on moving, falls forward on closing eyes, better walking in open air. - Aches
after mental labor, with chilliness; always better warmth. [Sil.] -
Sensation as if contents were liquid, as if parts of brain were changing
places, as of a cap on head. Eyes -
Supraorbital pains; worse, right side; relieved by warmth applied externally. -
Increased lachrymation. -
Twitching of lids. -
Nystagmus strabismus, ptosis. - Eyes
hot, tired, vision blurred, colored lights before eyes. Ears - Severe
neuralgic pain; worse behind right ear; worse, by going into cold air, and
washing face and
neck with cold water. Mouth - Toothache;
better by heat and hot liquids. -
Ulceration of teeth, with swelling of glands of face, throat and neck and
swelling of tongue. -
Complaints of teething children. - Spasms
without febrile symptoms. Throat - Soreness
and stiffness, especially right side; parts seem puffy, with chilliness , and
aching all over. Stomach -
Hiccough, with retching day and night. - Thirst
for very cold drinks. Abdomen -
Enteralgia, relieved by pressure. -
Flatulent colic, forcing patient to bend double; relieved by rubbing, warmth,
pressure; accompanied
with belching of gas, which gives no relief. - Bloated,
full sensation in abdomen; must loosen clothing, walk about and constantly
pass flatus. -
Constipation in rheumatic subjects due to flatulence and indigestion. Female -
Menstrual colic. Membranous dysmenorrhoea. - Menses
too early, dark, stringy. - Swelling
of external parts. - Ovarian
neuralgia. -
Vaginismus. Respiratory -
Asthmatic oppression of chest. - Dry,
tickling cough. -
Spasmodic cough, with difficulty in lying down. -
Whooping-cough. [Corall.] Voice hoarse, larynx sore and raw. -
Intercostal neuralgia. Heart - Angina
pectoris. - Nervous
spasmodic palpitation. -
Constricting pains around heart. Fever -
Chilliness after dinner, in evening. - Chills
run up and down the back, with shivering, followed by a suffocating
sensation. Extremities -
Involuntary shaking of hands. -
Paralysis agitans. - Cramps
in calves. -
Sciatica; feet very tender. - Darting
pains. -
Twitchings. - Chorea. - Writers'
and players'cramp. - Tetanic
spasms. - Weakness
in arms and hands, finger-tips stiff and numb. - General
muscular weakness. Modalities - Worse,
right side, cold, touch, night. - Better,
warmth, bending double, pressure, friction. Relationship - Compare
: Kali phos.; Colocy.; Silica; Zinc.; Diosc. -
Antidotes : Bell.; Gels.; Lach. Dose - First to
twelfth potency. -
Sometimes the highest potencies are preferable. - Acts
especially well, given in hot water. Magnesium
sulphuricum (epsom
salt) * The skin,
urinary, and female symptoms are most marked. * The
purgative action of Sulphate of Magnesia is not a quality of the drug, but a
quality of its
physical state, which renders its absorption impossible. * The
properties inherent in the substance itself can only be discovered by
attenuation. (Percy Wilde.) Head -
Apprehensive; vertigo; head heavy during menses. - Eyes
burn, noises in ears. Stomach - Frequent
eructations, tasting like bad eggs. - Rising
of water in mouth. Urinary - Stitches
and burning in the orifice of the urethra after urinating. - Stream
intermits and dribbles. - The
urine passed in the morning copious, bright yellow, soon becomes turbid, and
deposits a copious
red sediment. - The
urine is greenish as passed; is of a clear color, and in a large quantity. -
Diabetes. [Phos. ac.; Lact. ac.; Ars. brom.] Female - Thick
leucorrhoea, as profuse as the menses, with weary pain in the small of the
back and thighs, on
moving about. - Some
blood from the vagina between the menses. -
Menstruation returned after fourteen days; the discharge was thick, black,
and profuse. - Menses
too early, intermit. Neck and
back - Bruised
and ulcerative pain between the shoulders, with a feeling as of a lump as
large as the first,
on which account she could not lie upon her back or side; relieved by
rubbing. - Violent
pain in the small of the back, as if bruised, and as before menstruation. Extremities - The left
arm and foot fall asleep in bed, in the morning after waking. Skin - Small
pimples over the whole body, that itch violently. -
Suppressed itch.[ Sulph.] - Crawling
in the tips of the fingers of the left hand; better on rubbing. - Warts. -
Erysipelas (applied locally as a saturated solution). - Dropsy
(physiological doses). Fever - Chill
from 9 to 10 a.m. -
Shuddering in back; heat in one part and chill in another. Relationship - It is
claimed that the addition of a small amount of Magnes. Sulph. to the usual
hypodermic of
Morphine increases the value of the hypodermic from 50 to 100 %. Physiologic
dosage - Magnes. - Sulph.
is of diagnostic and therapeutic value in Gallstone colic. - From 2
to 4 teaspoonfuls in glass hot water taken at onset of a colicky attack may
abort or stop the
colic. - Epsom
salt is one of the most active saline cathertics, operating with little pain
or nausea, especially
if pure. - It has
but little if any effect on intestinal peristalsis, its action causing a rush
of fluid into the intestine,
which by producing a distention of the bowel produces evacuation. - It
causes little or no irritation in the intestine. - In
common with the other salines, it is the classical evacuant to be employed in
connection with
mercurials and anthelmintics and in cases of poisoning. - Epsom
salt usually acts within from one to two hours, more quickly if taken in hot
water and in the
morning before breakfast. - The
ordinary dose as a mild laxative is a heaping teaspoonful; as a cathartic,
two to four teaspoonfuls. - The
taste may be improved, if necessary, by the addition of a little lemon juice
and sugar. - Besides
its chief use as a saline cathartic, magnesium sulphate is used to a
considerable extent
externally in saturated solution as an antiphlogistic and antipruritic in
erysipelas, ivy poisoning,
cellulitis and other local inflammations. - Use on
compresses saturated with solution. Dose - The pure
salt to the third potency. - Locally
1 : 4 in water in septic conditions, erysipelas, orchitis, boils, etc. Magnolia
grandiflora (magnolia) *
Rheumatism and cardiac lesions are prominent features in toe symptomatology
of this drug. *
Stiffness and soreness. *
Alternating pains between spleen and heart. * Patient
tired and stiff. * Soreness
when quiet. * Erratic
shifting of pains. Heart -
Oppression of chest with inability to expand the lungs. - Feeling
of a large bolus of food which distressed the stomach. -
Suffocated feeling when walking fast or lying on left side. -
Dyspnoea. - Crampy
pain in heart. - Angina
pectoris. -
Endocarditis and pericarditis. - Tendency
to faint. - Sensation
as if heart had stopped beating. - Pains
around heart accompanied by itching of the feet. Extremities -
Stiffness and sharp erratic pains; worse in joints. - Feet
itch. - Numbness
in left arm. -
Rheumatic pain in clavicles. - Shooting
in all limbs. Modalities - Worse,
damp air, lying on left side; in morning on first rising. - Better,
dry weather, motion; intermenstrual flow. [Ham.; Bovista; Bell.; Elaps.] Relationship - Compare
: Rhus.; Dulcam.; Aurum Dose - Third
potency. Malandrinum (grease in
horses) * A very
effectual protection against smallpox. * Ill
effects of vaccination. [Thuja; Silica.]. *
Efficacious in clearing of the remnants of cancerous deposits (Copper). Skin - Scab on
upper lip, with stinging pain when torn off. - Aching
in forehead. - Dry,
scaly; itching; rhagades of hands and feet in cold weather and from washing. - Toes
feel scalded and itch terribly. -
Bone-like protuberances. Dose -
Thirtieth potency and highest. Mancinella (hippomane-manganeel
apple) * Skin
symptoms most marked. *
Dermatitis, with excessive vesiculation, oozing of sticky serum and formation
of crusts. * To be
remembered in mental depressed states at puberty and at climacteric, with
exalted sexuality.
[Hering.] * Loss of
vision. * Pain in
the thumb. Mind - Silent
mood, sadness. -
Wandering thoughts. - Sudden
vanishing of thought. - Bashful. - Fear of
becoming insane. Head - Vertigo;
head feels lights, empty. - Scalp
itches. - Hair
falls out after acute sickness. Nose -
Illusions of smell; of gunpowder, dung, etc. - Pressure
at root of nose. Mouth - Feels
peppery. - Copious,
offensive saliva. - Taste of
blood. - Burning
of fauces. -
Dysphagia from constriction of throat and oesophagus. Stomach -
Continual choking sensation rising from stomach. - Vomiting
of ingesta, followed by gripping and copious stools. - Burning
pains and black vomit. Extremities - Icy
coldness of hands and feet. - Pain in
thumb. Skin - Intense
erythema. -
Vesicles. - Fungoid
growths. -
Erysipelas. - Large
blisters, as from scalds. - Heavy,
brown crusts and scabs. -
Pemphigus. Relationship - Compare
: Croton; Jatropha; Canth.; Anacard. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Malandrinum (grease in
horses) * A very
effectual protection against smallpox. * Ill
effects of vaccination. [ Thuja; Silica.] *
Efficacious in clearing of the remnants of cancerous deposits (Copper). Skin - Scab on
upper lip, with stinging pain when torn off. - Aching
in forehead. - Dry,
scaly; itching; rhagades of hands and feet in cold weather and from washing. - Toes
feel scalded and itch terribly. -
Bone-like protuberances. Dose -
Thirtieth potency and highest. Manganum
aceticum (manganese
acetate) * Manganum
causes anaemia with destruction of the red corpuscles. *
Jaundice, nephritis with albuminuria. * Fatty
degeneration of liver. *
Paralysis agitans. *
Cellulitis, subacute stage, promotes suppuration and hastens regeneration. Symptoms
of chronic poisoning, according to Professor yon Jaksch, were involuntary laughter
and involuntary weeping and walking backwards. Strongly
exaggerated reflexes and physical disturbances, evidenced by men making fun
of each
other's gait. Paraplegia
progressive; wasting, feeble and staggering gait. Inflammation
of bones or joints, with nightly digging pains Asthmatic persons who cannot
lie on a
feather pillow. Syphilitic
and chlorotic patients with general anaemia and paralytic symptoms often are benefited
by this drug. Gout. Chronic
arthritis. For
speakers and singers. Great
accumulation of mucus. Growing
pains and weak ankles. General
soreness and aching; every part of the body feels sore when touched; early tuberculosis. Head - Anxiety
and fear; better lying down. - Feels
large and heavy, with rush of blood; pain from above downward. - Field of
vision contracted. - Stolidy
mask-like face. Mouth - Nodes on
palate. -
Toothache; worse, anything cold. [Coff. opposite.] - Hemming
all the time. - Low,
monotonous voice. Nose - Dry,
obstructed. - Chronic
catarrh, with bleeding, dryness; worse in cold damp weather. Ears - Feel
stopped; cracking on blowing nose. - Pain
from other parts extends to ears. - Deafness
in damp weather. -
Whistling tinnitus. Alimentary
canal - Tongue
sore and irritable with ulcers or warts. -
Flatulence; chronic enlargement of liver. Respiratory - Chronic
hoarseness. - Larynx
dry, rough, constricted. -
Tuberculosis of larynx. - Cough;
worse evening, and better lying down and worse in damp weather. - Mucus
difficult to loosen. - Stitches
in larynx extending to ear. - Heat in
chest. -
Haemoptysis. - Every
cold rouses up a bronchitis.[Dulc.] Female -
Derangements of menstruation, amenorrhoea; menses too early and scanty, in
anaemic subjects. - Flushes
of heat at climacteric. Extremities - Muscular
twitching. - Cramps
in calves. -
Stiffness in muscles of legs. -
Inflammation of bones and joints with insupportable nightly digging pains. - Every
part of body feels sore when touched. - Cannot
walk backwards without falling. - Tending
to fall forward. Walks stooping forward. - Legs feel
numb. - Wilson's
disease. -
Paralysis agitans. - Peculiar
slapping gait, walks on metacarpo-phalangeal joint; walks backwards. - Ankles
painful. - Bones
very sensitive. - Shiny
red swelling of joints. - Knees
pain and itch. -
Rheumatism of feet. - Intolerable
pain in skin of lower limbs. - Burning
spots about joints. -
Periosteal inflammation. -
Suppuration of skin around joints. Sleep - Languor
and sleepiness. - Vivid
dreams. - Sleepy
very early in evening. Skin -
Suppuration of skin around joints. - Red,
elevated spots. - Itching;
better, scratching. - Deep
cracks in bends of elbows, etc. -
Psoriasis and pityriasis. - Burning
around ulcers. - Chronic
eczema associated with amenorrhoea, worse at menstrual period or at
menopause. Modalities - Worse,
cold wet weather, change of weather. - Better,
lying down (cough) Relationship - Compare
: Colloidal Manganese (Boils and other staphylococcal infections); Mangan.
mur. (painful
ankles, bone-pains) - ;
Mangan. oxydat. (pain in tibia, dysmenorrhoea, colic, and diarrhoea. Easily
fatigued and heated;
sleepy. Stolid, mask-like facies; low monotonous voice "Economical
Speech". Muscular
twitching, cramps in calves; stiff leg muscles; occasional uncontrollable
laughter. Peculiar
slapping gait. Similar symptoms to paralysis agitans, progressive lenticular degenerations
and pseudo sclerosis. Workers in Mangan. binoxide are frequently affected with
bulbar paralysis. Use 3x homoeopathically). - Mangan.
sulph. (liver affections, excess of bile; a powerful intestinal stimulant) - ;
Argent.; Rhus.; Sulph. -
Antidotes : Coff.; Merc. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Mangifera
indica (mango
tree) * One of
the best general remedies for passive haemorrhages, uterine, renal, gastric, pulmonary
and intestinal. * Rhinitis,
sneezing, pharyngitis, and other acute throat troubles, suffocative sensation
as if throat
would close. *
Relaxation of mucous membrane of alimentary canal. *
Catarrhal and serous discharges, chronic intestinal irritation. * Varicose
veins. *
Drowsiness. * Atomic
conditions, poor circulation, relaxed muscles. Skin - Itching
of palms. - Skin as
if sunburnt, swollen. - White
spots, intense itching. - Lobes of
ears and lips swollen. Relationship - Compare
: Erigeron; Epilobium. Dose -
Tincture. Medorrhinum (the
gonorrhoeal virus) * A
powerful and deep-acting medicine, often indicated for chronic ailments due
to suppressed
gonorrhoea. * For
women with chronic pelvic disorders. * Chronic
rheumatism. * Great
disturbance and irritability of nervous system. * Pains
intolerable, ; tensive; nerves quiver and tingle. * Children
dwarfed and stunted. * Chronic
catarrhal conditions in children. * Nose
dirty, tonsils enlarged, thick yellow mucus from nostrils; lips thickened
from mouth breathing. * State of
collapse and trembling all over. * History
of sycosis. * Often
restores a gonorrhoeal discharge. *
Intensity of all sensations. * Oedema
of limbs; dropsy of serous sacs. *
Disseminated sclerosis. Mind - Weak
memory. - Loses
the thread of conversation. - Cannot
speak without weeping. - Time
passes too slowly. [Cannab. ind.; Arg.n. ] - Is in a
great hurry. - Hopeless
of recovery. -
Difficult concentration. - Fears
going insane. [Mancinella.] -
Sensibility exalted. - Nervous,
restless. - Fear in
the dark and of some one behind her. -
Melancholy, with suicidal thoughts. Head - Burning
pain in brain; worse, occiput. - Head
heavy and drawn backward. - Headache
from jarring of cars, exhaustion, or hard work. - Weight
and pressure in vertex. - Hair
dry, crispy. - Itching
of scalp; dandruff. Eyes - Feels as
if she stared at everything. - Eyeballs
ache. - Feels as
if sticks in eyes. - Lids
irritated. Ears - Partial
deafness, pulsation in ears. - Quick,
darting pains in right ear. Nose - Intense
itching. - Coldness
of tip. -
Posterior nares obstructed. - Chronic
nasal and pharyngeal catarrhs. Face - Pallor,
acne, blotches of reddish color. - Small
boils break out during menses. Mouth - Tongue
coated brown and thick, blistered; canker sores. - Blisters
on inner surface of lips and cheeks. Stomach - Coppery
taste and eructations of sulphuretted hydrogen. - Ravenous
hunger soon after eating. - Very
thirsty. - Cravings
for liquor, salt, sweets, etc., warm drinks. -
Pernicious vomiting of pregnancy. Abdomen - Violent
pain in liver and spleen. - Rests
more comfortably lying on abdomen. Stool - Can pass
stool only by leaning very far back. - Painful
lump sensation on posterior surface of sphincter. - Oozing
of fetid moisture. - Intense
itching of anus. Urine - Painful
tenesmus when urinating. -
Nocturnal enuresis. - Renal
colic. [Berb.; Ocim.; Pareir.] - Urine
flows very slowly. Female - Intense
pruritus. - Menses
offensive, profuse, dark, clotted; stains difficult to wash out, urinates
frequently at that time. -
Sensitive spot near os uteri. -
Leucorrhoea thin, acrid., excoriating, fishy odor. - Sycotic
warts on genitals. - Ovarian
pain, worse left side, or from ovary to ovary. -
Sterility. -
Metrorrhagia. - Intense
menstrual colic. - Breasts
cold, sore, and sensitive. Male -
Nocturnal emissions, followed by great weakness. -
Impotence. - Gleet;
whole urethra feels sore. -
Urethritis. - Enlarged
and painful prostate with frequent urging and painful urination. Respiratory - Much
oppression of breathing. - Hoarse while
reading. - Pain and
soreness through chest and mammae. -
Incessant, dry, night cough. - Asthma. -
Incipient consumption. - Larynx
feels sore. -
Dyspnoea; cannot exhale. [Samb.] - Cough;
better lying on stomach. Extremities - Pain in
back, with burning heat. - Legs
heavy; ache all night; cannot keep them still. [Zinc.] - Ankles
easily turn when walking. - Burning
of hands feet. -
Finger-joints enlarged, puffy. - Gouty
concretions. - Heels
and balls of feet tender. [Thuja]. Soreness of soles. -
Restless; better, clutching hands. Skin - Yellow. - Intense
and incessant itching; worse night and when thinking of it. - Fiery
red rash about anus in babies. -
Copper-colored spots. - Favus. - Tumors
and abnormal growth. Fever - Wants to
be fanned all the time. - Chills
up and down back; coldness of legs, hands, and forearms. - Flashes
of heat in face and neck. -
Night-sweat and hectic. Sleep - Dreams
she is drinking. [Ars.; Phos.] - Sleeps
in knee-chest position. Modalities - Worse,
when thinking of ailment, from daylight to sunset, heat, inland. - Better,
at the seashore, lying on stomach, damp weather. [Caust.] Relationship - Compare
: (Lactation : Galega; Lactuca.) Sulph.; Syphil.; Zinc. Dose - The very
highest potencies only of service. - Must not
be repeated often. Medusa (jelly-fish) * Whole
face puffed oedematous-eyes, nose, ears, lips. Skin -
Numbness; burning, pricking heat. -
Vesicular eruption especially on face, arms, shoulders, and breasts. -
Nettlerash.[Apis.; Chloral.; Dulc.] Female - Marked
action on lacteal glands. - The
secretion of milk was established after lack of it in all previous
confinements. Relationship - Compare
: Pyrarara, Physalia (urticaria); Urtica, Homar., Sep. Mel cum
sale (honey
with salt) * Prolapsus
uteri and chronic metritis, especially when associated with subinvolution and inflammation
of the cervix. * The
special symptom leading to its selection is a feeling of soreness across the hypogastrium
from ileum to ileum. * Uterine
displacements, and in the commencement of metritis Sensation as if bladder
were too full. * Pain
from sacrum towards pubes. * Pain as
if in ureters. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. - Honey
for itching of anus and worms. Melilotus
officinalis (yellow
melilot-sweet clover) *
Congestions and haemorrhages seem to be the special manifestations of this
drug. * Violent
congestive and nervous headaches. *
Infantile spasms. * Epilepsy
from blow on head. * Pain and
debility point to it. * Coldness
but also increase of temperature; tenderness, and pain. * Muscular
system depressed. * Dreams
and emissions. Mind - Unable
to fix mind. - Memory
treacherous. - Stupor. - Wants to
run away and hide. -
Delusions; thinks every one is looking at her, fears to talk loud, and wants
to run away, etc. Head - Headache
with retching, vomiting, sense of pressure over orbits, pallor, cold hands
and feet, black
spots before eyes. - Heavy,
oppressed; frontal, throbbing, undulating sensation in brain. - Sick
headache; relieved by epistaxis or menstrual flow. Fullness all over head. - Eyes
heavy; blurred sight; wants to close them tightly for relief. -
Neuralgia around and over right side of head and neck. - Scalp
sore and tender to touch. Nose - Stopped
up, dry, must breathe through mouth; dry, hard clinkers in nose; profuse
epistaxis. Face -
Intensely red and flushed, with throbbing carotids. [Bell.] Stool -
Difficult, painful, constipated. - Anus
feels constricted, full, throbs. - No
desire until there is a large accumulation. [Bry.; Alum.] Female - Menses
scanty, intermit, with nausea and bearing down. sticking pain in external
parts. -
Dysmenorrhoea. - Ovarian
neuralgia. Respiratory - Feels as
if smothering, especially from rapid walking. -
Haemoptysis. - Weight
on chest. - Tickling
in throat with cough. Extremities - Pain in
knee; wants to stretch leg, but does not relieve. - Joints
sore. - Skin and
extremities cold. - Numbness
and aching in knee-joints. Modalities - Worse,
rainy, changeable weather, approach of storm, motion; 4 p.m. Relationship - Compare
: Melilotus alba-(White Clover)- practically the same action. (Haemorrhages, congestive
headaches, engorged blood vessels, spasms.) - Amyl;
Bell.; Glon. Dose -
Tincture, for inhaling; lower potencies. Menispermum
canadense (moonseed) * A remedy
for megrim, associated with restlessness and dreams. * Pain in
spine. * Dryness,
itching all over. * Dry
mouth and throat. Head - Pressure
from within outward, with stretching and yawning and pain down back. - Sick
headache; pain in forehead and temples, moving to occiput. - Tongue
swollen and much saliva. Extremities - Pain in
back, thighs, elbows, shoulders. - Legs
sore, as if bruised. Relationship - Compare
: Cocculus; Bryon. Dose - Third
potency. Mentha
piperita (peppermint) * Stimulates
the cold-perceiving nerves, so just after taking it, a current of air at the
ordinary temperature
seems cold. * Marked
action on respiratory organs and skin. * Useful
in gastrodynia, flatulent cold. Abdomen - Bloated,
disturbing sleep. -
Infantile colic. - Bilious
colic with great accumulation of gas. Respiration - Voice
husky. - Tip of
nose to touch. - Throat
dry and sore, as if pin crosswise in it. - Dry
cough, worse from air into larynx, tobacco smoke, fog, talking; with
irritation in suprasternal
fossa [Rumex.] Trachea painful to touch. Skin - Every
scratch becomes a sore. - Itching
of arm and hand when writing. - Vaginal
pruritus. - Herpes
zoster. [Ars.; Ran. bulb.] Relationship - Compare
: Rumex; Laches.; Mentha pulegium- European pennyroyal-(pain in bones of forehead
and extremities). - Mentha
viridis-Spearmint-(scanty urine with frequent desire). Dose -
Tincture, 1 to 20 drops, to thirtieth potency. - Locally,
in pruritus vaginae. Mentholum * The
stearopten from the essential oil of Mentha. * Mucous
membrane of naso-pharynx and spinal nerve plexus, producing neuritic pains
and parethesias. * Menthol
has proved curative in acute nasal catarrh; in acute eustachian catarrh;
pharyngitis; laryngitis;
neuralgias, etc. (Wm.B. Griggs, M.D. ) * Itching,
especially pruritus valvae. Head - Frontal
headache, pain over frontal sinus, descends to eyeballs. - Mental
confusion. - Supra
orbital pain over left eye. - Pain in
face above zygoma with numbness. - Pain in
eyeballs. - Coryza
with post-nasal dripping. - Cold
sensation in nose. -
Eustachian tubes feel blocked and some deafness. Respiratory - Tickling
in the fauces. - Stabbing
pains in the precordia, radiating over entire chest. - Short,
dry cough, worse smoking. - Asthmatic
breathing, with congestive headache. Extremities - Muscular
pain in cervical region, Soreness of lumbar muscles. Relationship - Compare
: Kali bich.; Spigel. Dose - Sixth
potency. -
Externally for itching, use 1 per cent. solution or ointment. Menyanthes
trifoliata (buck-bean) * A remedy
for certain headaches, intermittent fever. * Coldness
of abdomen. *
Twitchings. *
Sensation of tension and compression. * Fidgets
and urinary difficulties in women. *
Diabetes. Head - Pressing
in vertex; better, hard pressure with hand. -
Pressing-together pain. - Weight
pressing on brain with every step on ascending. - Pain
from nape over whole brain; better, stooping, sitting; worse, going upstairs. - Cracking
in jaw and twitching of facial muscles. Stomach - No thirst
at any time. - Ravenous
hunger; passing away after eating a little. - Desire
for meat. -
Sensation of coldness extending up to oesophagus. Abdomen -
Distended and full; increased by smoking tobacco. - Coldness
of abdomen. Extremities - Icy
coldness of hands and feet. -
Cramp-like pain. - As soon
as patient lies down, legs jerk and twitch. Fever - Coldness
predominates; felt most acutely in abdomen and legs and tip of nose. Modalities - Worse,
during rest, ascending. - better,
pressure on affected part, stooping, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Caps.; Puls.; Calc.; Phos. ac.; Sang. - Antidote
: Camph. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Mephitis
putorius (skunk) * A great
medicine for whooping-cough. * In order
to insure its full success, it should be given in the lower dilutions from 1x
to 3x. *
Suffocative feeling, asthmatic paroxysms, spasmodic cough; cough so violent,
seems as if each spell
would terminate life. * Child
must be raised up, gets blue in face, cannot exhale, Mucous rales through
upper part of chest. * Patient
wants to bathe in ice-cold water. Mind - Excited,
full of fancies. - Can
neither sleep nor work. Eyes - Pain
from overexertion; blur; unable to distinguish letters; conjunctiva red; eyes
hot and painful. Mouth - Painful
jerks in root of teeth. - Bloated
face. - Coppery
taste, as after eating onions. Respiratory - Sudden
contraction of glottis, when drinking or talking. - Food
goes down wrong way. - False
croup; cannot exhale. Spasmodic and whooping-cough. Few paroxysms in day-time, but many
at night; with vomiting after eating. - Asthma,
as if inhaling sulphur; cough from talking; hollow, deep, with rawness,
hoarseness, and pains
through chest. - Violent
spasmodic cough; worse at night. Sleep - Awakes
at night with rush of blood to lower legs. - Vivid
dream of water, fire, etc. Relationship - Compare
: Dros.; Coral.; Sticta. Dose - First to
third potency. - Has a
very short action. Mercurialis
perennis (dog's
mercury) * Great
exhaustion and drowsiness. * Tumor at
ensiform appendix, very sensitive. *
Affections of the muscular fibres of stomach, intestines, bladder. Head - Vertigo
on going down stairs. - Head
confused. - Pain as
from a band tightly across forehead. - Nostrils
sore, conscious of nose, feels as if she had two noses. Mouth - Great
dryness of mouth and throat, tongue feels heavy and dry, numb. - Burning
blisters of tongue, lips and cheeks. - Ulcers
on palate, tonsils and back of pharynx. - Dryness
of throat. Female -
Amenorrhoea, scanty menses, accompanied with orgasms. - Pains
and swelling of breasts. -
Dysmenorrhoea. Relationship - Compare
: Borax; Croton; Euphorb. Dose - Third
potency. Mercurius
solubilis (quicksilver) * Every
organ and tissue of the body is more or less affected by this powerful drug;
it transforms
healthy cells into decrepit, inflamed and necrotic wrecks, decomposes the
blood, producing
a profound anaemia. * This
malignant medicinal force is converted into useful life saving and life
preserving service if
employed homoeopathically, guided by its clear cut symptoms. * The
lymphatic system is especially affected with all the membranes and glands,
and internal
organs, bones etc. * Lesions
produced by mercury very similar to those of syphilis. * Very
often indicated in the secondary stage of syphilis where there is a febrile
chloroanaemia, rheumatoid
pains behind sternum, around joints, etc.; ulcerations of mouth and throat,
falling of the air, the eruptions and ulcerations of mouth and throat, etc. * These
are the special conditions and stages to which Mercur is homoeopathic and
where the 2x will do
surprising work. * Again,
hereditary syphilis manifestations, are within its range; bullae, abscesses,
snuffles, marasmus,
stomatitis or destructive inflammations. * Tremors
everywhere. * Weakness
with ebullitions and tremblings from least exertion. * All
Mercury symptoms are worse at night, from warmth of bed, from damp, cold,
rainy weather,
worse during perspiration. *
Complaints increase with the sweat and rest; all associated with a great deal
of weariness, prostration,
and trembling. * A human
"thermometer". *
Sensitive to heat and cold. * Parts
are much swollen, with raw, sore feeling; the profuse, oily perspiration does
not relieve. * Breath,
excretions and body smell foul. * Tendency
to formation of pus, which is thin, greenish, putrid; streaked with thin
blood. Mind - Slow in
answering questions. - Memory
weakened, and loss of will-power. - Weary of
life. -
Mistrustful. - Thinks
he is losing his reason. Head - Vertigo,
when lying on back. -
Band-feeling about head. -
One-sided, tearing pains. - Tension
about scalp, as if bandaged. -
Catarrhal headaches; much heat in head. -
Stinging, burning, fetid eruptions on scalp. - Loss of
hair. -
Exostosis, with feeling of soreness. - Scalp
tense; oily sweat on head. Eyes - Lids
red, thick, swollen. - Profuse,
burning, acrid discharge. - Floating
black spots. - After
exposure to glare of fire; foundrymen. Parenchymatous keratitis of syphilitic
origin with
burning pain. - Iritis,
with hypopyon. Ears - Thick,
yellow discharge; fetid and bloody. - Otalgia,
worse warmth of bed; at night sticking pains. - Boils in
external canal. [Calc. pic.] Nose - Much
sneezing. - Sneezing
in sunshine. Nostrils raw, ulcerated; nasal bones swollen. -
Yellow-green, fetid, puslike discharge. - Coryza;
acrid discharge, but too thick to run down the lip; worse, warm room. - Pain and
swelling of nasal bones, and caries, with greenish fetid ulceration. -
Nosebleed at night. - Copious
discharge of corroding mucus. - Coryza,
with sneezing; sore, raw , smarting sensation; worse, damp weather; profuse, fluent. Face - Pale,
earthy, dirty-looking, puffy. - Aching
in facial bones, Syphilitic pustules on face. Mouth - Sweetish
metallic taste. - Salivary
secretions greatly increased; bloody and viscid. - Saliva
fetid, coppery. - Speech
difficult on account of trembling tongue. - Gums
spongy, recede, bleed easily. - Sore
pain on touch and from chewing. - Whole
mouth moist. - Crown of
teeth decay. - Teeth
loose, feel tender and elongated. - Furrow
in upper surface of tongue lengthwise. - Tongue
heavy, thick; moist coating; yellow, flabby, teeth-intended, feels as if
burnt, with ulcers,
Fetid odor from mouth, can smell it all over room. - Alveolar
abscess, worse at night. - Great
thirst, with moist mouth. Throat -
Bluish-red swelling. - Constant
desire to swallow. - Putrid
sore throat; worse right side. - Ulcers
and inflammation appearing at every change in weather. - Stitches
into ear on swallowing; fluids return through nose. - Quinsy,
with difficult swallowing, after pus has formed. - Sore,
raw, smarting, burning throat. - Complete
loss of voice. - Burning
in throat, as from hot vapor ascending. Stomach - Putrid
eructations. - Intense
thirst for cold drinks. - Weak
digestion, with continuous hunger. - Stomach
sensitive to touch. - Hiccough
and regurgitation. - Feels
replete and constricted. Abdomen - Stabbing
pain, with chilliness. - Boring
pain in right groin. - Flatulent
distention, with pain. - Liver
enlarged; sore to touch, indurated. -
Jaundice. - Bile
secreted deficiently. Stool -
Greenish, bloody and slimy, worse at night, with pain and tenesmus.
Never-get-done feeling. -
Discharge accompanied by chilliness, sick stomach, cutting colic, and
tenesmus. -
Whitish-gray stools. Urine - Frequent
urging. - Greenish
discharge from urethra; burning in urethra on beginning to urinate. - Urine
dark, scanty, bloody, albuminous. Male - Vesicles
and ulcers; soft chancre. - Cold
genitals. - Prepuce
irritated; itches. -
Nocturnal emissions, stained with blood. Female - Menses
profuse, with abdominal pains. -
Leucorrhoea excoriating, greenish and bloody; sensation of rawness in parts. - Stinging
pain in ovaries. [Apis.] - Itching
and burning; worse, after urinating; better, washing with cold water. - Morning
sickness, with profuse salivation. - Mammae
painful and full of milk at menses. Respiratory - Soreness
from fauces to sternum. - Cannot
lie on right side. [Left side, Lycop.] - Cough,
with yellow muco-purulent expectoration. -
Paroxysms of two; worse, night, and from warmth of bed. - Catarrh,
with chilliness; dread of air. - Stitches
from lower lobe of right lung to back. -
Whooping-cough with nosebleed. [Arnica] - Cough
worse, tobacco smoke. Back - Bruised
pain in small of back, especially when sitting. - Tearing
pain in coccyx; better, pressing on abdomen. Extremities - Weakness
of limbs. -
Bone-pains and in limbs; worse, night. - Patient
very sensitive to cold. - Oily
perspiration. -
Trembling extremities, especially hands, paralysis agitans. -
Lacerating pain in joints. - Cold,
clammy sweat on legs at night. -
Dropsical swelling of feet and legs. Skin - Almost
constantly moist. -
Persistent dryness of the skin contra indicates mercurius. -
Excessive odorous viscid perspiration; worse, night. - General
tendency to free perspiration, but patient is not relieved thereby. -
Vesicular and pustular eruptions. - Ulcers,
irregular in shape, edges undefined. - Pimples
around the main eruption. - Itching,
worse from warmth of bed. - Crusta
lactea; yellowish-brown crusts, considerable suppuration. - Glands
swell every time patient takes cold. - Buboes. -
Orchitis. [Clemat., Hamam, Puls.] Fever -
Generally gastric or bilious, with profuse nightly perspiration; debility,
slow and lingering. - Heat and
shuddering alternately. - Yellow
perspiration. - Profuse
perspiration without relief. Creeping chilliness, worse in the evening and
into night. -
Alternate flashes of heat in single parts. Modalities - Worse,
at night, wet, damp weather, lying on right side, perspiring; warm room and
warm bed. Relationship - Compare
: Capparis coriaccea (polyuria, glandular affections, mucous diarrhoea;
influenza); Epilobium-
Willow herb-(chronic diarrhoea with tenesmus and mucous discharges; ptyalism, dysphagia;
wasting of body and much debility; cholera infantum); Kali hyd. (in hard
chancre) - ;
Mercur. acet. (Congestion with stiffness, dryness and heat of parts affected.
Eyes inflamed,
burn and itch. Lack of moisture. Throat dry, talking difficult. Pressure in
lower sternum;
chancre in urethra; tenia capitis favosa margin of ulcers painful) - :
Mercurius auratus (psoriasis and syphilitic catarrh; brain tumors; lues of
nose and bones; ozaena;
swelling of testicles); Mercurius bromatus (secondary syphilitic skin
affection); Mercurius
nitrosus-Nitrate of Mercury-(especially in postular conjunctivitis and
keratitis; gonorrhoea
and mucous patches, with sticking pains; syphilides); Mercurius phosphoricus (nervous
diseases from syphilis; exostoses); Mercurius praecipitatus ruber
(suffocative attacks at night
on lying down while on the point of falling asleep, obliged to jump up
suddenly which
relieves; gonorrhoea; urethra felt as a hard string; chancroid; phagedaenic
ulcer and bubo;
pemphigus, mucous patches, eczema with rhagades and fissures, barber's itch; blepharitis,
internally and externally; leaden heaviness in occiput, with otorrhoea);
Mercurius tannicus
(syphilides in patients with gastro-intestinal diseases, or, if very
sensitive, to ordinary mercurial
preparations); Erythrinus-South American Red Mullet Fish-(in pityriasis rubra
and syphilis;
red rash on chest; pityriasis); Lolium temulentum (in trembling of hands and
legs); Mercur.
cum kali (inveterate colds, acute facial paralysis). -
Henchera-Alum root-(Gastro-enteritis nausea, vomiting of bile and frothy
mucus; stools watery,
profuse, slimy, tenesmus, never-get-done feeling. Dose, 2 to 10 drops of
tincture). - Compare
: Mez.; Phos.; Syph.; Kali mur.; Aethiops. - Antidote
: Hep.; Aur.; Mez. -
Complementary : Badiaga. Dose - Second
to thirtieth potency. Mercurius
corrosivus (corrosive
sublimate) * This
salt leads all other remedies in tenesmus of the rectum, which is incessant,
and is not relieved
by the stool. * The
tenesmus often involves the bladder as well. * Bright's
disease. *
Gonorrhoea; second stage, with continuous tenesmus. * Destroys
the secreting portions of the kidneys. * This
process is slow, but sure. *
Albuminuria in early pregnancy. (Phosph. later and at full term.) Head -
Delirium, stupor. - Frontal
pain, congestion of head with burning in cheeks. - Drawing
pain in periosteum of skull. Eyes - Pain
behind eyeballs, as if forced out. -
Phlyctenulae; deep ulcers on cornea. -
Excessive photophobia and acrid lachrymation. Iritis, ordinary or syphilitic.
(Give in association
with atropin locally for prevention of adhesions.) - Pain
severe at night; burning, shooting, tearing. - Little
tendency to pus formation. - Iris
muddy in color, thick, and neither contracts nor dilates. -
Retinitis albuminuric, ophthalmia neonatorum. - Lids
oedematous, red, excoriated. - Severe
burning. Soreness of the eyes. Nose -
Excessive coryza. - Ozaena,
with perforation of septum nasi. [Kali bich.] - Rawness
and smarting in nostrils. -
Post-nasal swelling, mucous membrane dry, red, and covered with bloody mucus. Ears - Violent
pulsations. - Fetid
pus. Face - Swollen. - Red,
puffy. - Lips
black, swollen. - Sordes. - Facial
neuralgia within the bones. Mouth - Teeth
loose. - Gums
purple, swollen, and spongy. - Tongue
swollen and inflamed. -
Salivation. -
Pyorrhoea. -
Ptyalism. - Taste
salty and bitter. Throat - Red,
swollen, painful, intensely inflamed. Uvula swollen. Swallowing painful. - Most
pain in post-nasal with sharp pains to ears. Burning pain, with great
swelling; worse, slight
external pressure. - All
glands about thorax swollen. Stomach -
Incessant, green, bilious vomiting. -
Epigastrium very sensitive. Abdomen - Bruised
sensation; caecal region and transverse colon painful. - Bloated;
very painful to least touch. Stool -
Dysentery; tenesmus, not relieved by stool; incessant. - Stool
hot, bloody, slimy, offensive, with cutting pains and shreds of mucous
membrane. Respiratory - Pain in
larynx as cut with knife. - Aphonia. - Cough,
with bloody expectoration. - Pulse
rapid and intermittent. - Stitches
through side of chest. Urine - Intense
burning in urethra. - Urine
hot, burning, scanty orsuppressed; bloody, greenish discharge. Albuminous. Tenesmus
of bladder. - Stabbing
pain extending up urethra into bladder. -
Perspiration after urinating. Male - Penis
and testes enormously swollen. - Chancres
assume phagedaenic appearance. - Gonorrhoea;
urethra orifice red, swollen; glans sore and hot. -
Discharge greenish, thick. Fever - Chilly
from slightest exposure. - Profuse
perspiration; surface cold. Modalities - Worse,
evening, night, acids, Better, while at rest. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Lach.; Leonurus - Mother-wort (Influences pelvic organs, allays spasm
and nervous
irritability, promotes secretion and reduces febrile excitement. Valuable in suppressed
menses and lochia; dysentery; vomiting, frightful pains in abdomen, violent
thirst. Tongue dry
and cracked). -
Monsonia- An African plant belonging to the Geraniaceae-(Used for dysentery
in material doses). - Antidote
: Calcium sulphide is antidotal to Bichloride poisoning. - Use
intravenous injection of 7 1/2 grains in 7 1/2 ozs. boiled water. Dose - Sixth
potency. - In
solution 1 : 1000, hypodermically injected under conjunctiva in choroditis
with progressive
myopia. - Stops
immediately the severe aching pain behind eye-balls. (Dr.G. D. Hallet.) Mercurius
cyanatus (cyanide
of mercury) * Acute
infections, pneumonia, nephritis. * Its
action is similar to that of the toxines of infections diseases. * Great
and rapid prostration, tendency toward haemorrhages, from the different
orifices, of dark fluid
blood, cyanosis, rapid respiration and heart action, albuminuria and
twitching and jerking of
muscles. * Typhoid
pneumonia. Livid
states from great struggling, where suffocation is imminent and paralysis of
lung threatening;
great sweat. Affects
most prominently the buccal cavity. This,
together with marked prostration, gives it a place in the treatment of
diphtheria, where it has
achieved unquestioned great results. Malignant
types, with prostration. Coldness
and nausea. Syphilitic
ulcers when perforation threatens. Head - Great
excitement, fits of passion; fury; talkativeness. -
Atrocious headache. - Eyes
sunken; face pale. Mouth - Covered
with ulcerations. - Tongue
pale. - Free
salivation. - Fetor of
breath. - Pain and
swelling of salivary glands. -
Astringent taste. - Ulcerations
of mouth have a gray membrane. Throat - Feels
raw and sore. - Mucous
membranes broken down, ulcerated. - Looks
raw in spots, especially in public speakers. -
Hoarseness, and talking is painful. - Necrotic
destruction of soft parts of palate and fauces. - Intense
redness of fauces. -
Swallowing very difficult. - Dark
blood from nose. -
Diphtheria of the larynx and nose. [Kali bich.] Stomach - Nausea,
vomiting, bilious, bloody; hiccough; abdomen painful, tender to pressure. Rectum -
Intolerable pain. - Redness
around anus. - Frequent
haemorrhage; stools with tenesmus. -
Discharge of fetid liquid with gangrenous odor. - Black
stools. Urinary - Amber
color, painful, albuminous, scanty. -
Nephritis with great debility and chilliness. -
Suppression of urine. Skin -
Moisture, with icy coldness. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. -
Aggravation is apt to occur from potencies below the sixth. Mercurius
dulcis (calomel) * Has
marked effect on catarrhal inflammation of ear, and useful in Eustachian
catarrh, deafness. *
Diarrhoea, with soreness of anus. *
Prostatitis. *
Remittent bilious attacks. * Pallor,
flabby bloatedness, and turgid flaccidity. *
Inflammation with plastic exudate. *
Especially indicated in systems disposed to remittent bilious fevers; in
peritonitis and meningitis
with plastic exudate. * Dropsies
due to combined renal and cardiac diseases, especially with jaundice (Hale). *
Cirrhosis of the liver, especially in the hypertrophic form. * Use 1x
(Jousset). Ears - Otitis
media; closure of Eustachian tube; ear troubles of scrofulous children;
membrana tympani
retracted, thickened and immovable. Mouth -
Offensive breath; salivation; sore gums. - Ulcers. - Tongue
black. - Constant
flow of dark, putrid saliva; very offensive. -
Ulceration of throat, with dysphagia. - Granular
pharyngitis. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting. - Cyclic
vomiting of infants. [Cup. ars.; Iris.] Stool - Scanty,
bloody mucus, with bile, and canstant desire, without tenesmus. -
Dark-green, watery, with griping. - Anus
sore and burning. -
Dysentery; small stools of mucus and blood, covered with bile. Skin - Flabby
and ill nourished. - Swollen
glands. -
Phagedenic ulcers. -
Copper-colored eruptions. Relationship - Compare
: Kali mur. Dose - Third to
sixth trituration. - For
palliative (non-homoeopathic) purposes, to secure evacuation of bowels, two
or threegrain doses of
first decimal trituration, repeated several times every hour. Mercurius
iodatus flavus (proto-iodide
of mercury) * Throat
affections, with greatly swollen glands and characteristic coating of tongue. * Worse,
right side. * Chancre;
induration remains long time. * Swollen
inguinal glands, large and hard. * Mammary
tumors, with tendency to much warm perspiration and gastric disturbances. Tongue - Coated
thickly; yellow at the base. - Tip and
edges may be red and take imprint of teeth. Throat - Lacunar
tonsillitis. - When
only the superficial part of the tonsil is involved. - Cheesy
exudates with offensive breath. - Swelling
begins on right side. - Small
ulcers on posterior pharynx. - Easily
detached patches on inflamed pharynx and fauces; worse on right tonsil; much tenacious
mucus. -
Sensation of a lump. - Constant
inclination to swallow. Relationship - Compare
: Plum. iod. (in mammary tumors). Dose - Second
trituration. Mercurius
iodatus ruber (bin-iodide
of mercury) *
Diphtheria and ulcerated sore throats, especially on left side, with much
glandular swelling. * Chronic
suppurating buboes. * Hard
chancres. * Old
cases of syphilis in scrofulous patients. * Early
stages of cold, especially in children. Throat - Fauces
dark red; swallowing painful. - Phlegm
in nose and throat. -
Disposition to hawk, with sensation of a lump in throat. -
Stiffness of muscles of throat and neck. Nose - Coryza
and dull hearing; right side of nose hot. - Hawks
mucus from posterior nares. -
Turbinated bones swollen. - Boggy
mucus membrane of nose and throat; closure of Eustachian tube, opening with a pop. Mouth - Gums
swollen; toothache; glands swollen. - Scalded
feeling on tongue. - Aphthae. - Profuse
saliva. - Tongue
feels stiff at base, and pains on moving. Throat -
Diphtheria; submaxillary glands painfully engorged, fauces dark red; worse on
left tonsil. -
Parenchymatous tonsillitis. - Will
often abort peritonsillitis if given frequently. - Cough
form elongated uvula, with sore throat, Laryngeal troubles with aphonia. Skin - Small
fissures and cracks; hard papules; Hunterian chancre; syphilitic ulcers. - Bubo. -
Sarcocele. Dose - Third
trituration. - Mercuric
iodide is far more active as a bactericide than the other mercurials,
including the chloride. Mercurius
sulphuricus Hydrarg.
oxyd. sub-sulph. (turpethum
minerale - yellow sulphate of mercury) * Watery
stools, burning in anus. * Sore tip
of tongue. * Oedema
of legs. * Sneezing
from direct rays of sun. *
Diarrhoea early in the morning; stool bursts out in a hot stream of yellow
matter. * Intense
evacuations, like rice-water. * Scanty,
clear, scalding urine. * Intense
dyspnoea; must sit up. *
Respiration rapid, short; burning in chest. *
Hydrothorax.[Ars.] Cardiac pain and weakness. Relationship - Compare
: Mercur. acet. (cutting in urethra when last drop is flowing out.) Methylenum
coeruleum (one of
the aniline dyes) * A remedy
for neuralgia, neurasthenia, malaria; typhoid, here it diminishes the
tympanites, delirium,
and fever; pus infection. * Tendency
to tremor, chorea and epilepsy. *
Nephritis (acute parenchymatous), scarlatinal nephritis. * Urine
acquires a green color. * Bladder
irritation from its use antidoted by a little nutmeg. * Surgical
kidney with large amount of pus in urine. *
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism and cystitis. *
Backache, sciatica. * Later
states of apoplexy (Gisevius). Dose - 3x
attenuation. - A 2 per
cent. solution locally, in chronic otitis with foul smelling discharge. - A 1 per
cent. aqueous solution for ulcers and abscesses of cornea. Mezereum (spurge
olive) * Skin
symptoms, affections of bones, and neuralgias most important, especially
about teeth and face. * Bruised,
weary feeling in joints, with drawing and stiffness. * Pains of
various kinds, with chilliness and sensitiveness to cold air. * Bone
pains. *
Eruptions after vaccination. * Burning,
darting sensation in the muscles; subsultus tendinum. * Pains
shoot upward and seem to draw patient up out of bed. *
Semi-lateral complaints. * Patient
is very sensitive to cold air. Head - Hard
work to talk. -
Headache; worse from talking. -
Stupefying headache in right side. -
Affections of external head; scaly eruption, white scabs. - Head
covered with think, leathery crusts, under which pus collects, Violent
neuralgia about face and
teeth, running towards ear, at night; worse, eating; better near hot stove. - Roots of
teeth decay. - Teeth
feel elongated. Nose -
Sneezing, coryza, interior of nose, excoriated. -
Post-nasal adenoids. Ears - Feel too
much open, as if tympanum was exposed to the cold air and it blew into the
ear. - Desire
to bore fingers in. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia after operations. -
Especially after removal of eyeball. - Pains
radiate and shoot downward, with cold feeling and stiffness of bone. Face - Red. - Eruption
around mouth, with coryza. Stomach - Desire
for ham-fat. - Burning
in tongue, extending to stomach. - Mouth
waters. - Nausea
felt in throat; better, eating. - Chronic
gastritis; burning, corroding pain; nausea, vomiting, chocolate color. - Gastric
ulcer with much burning. Abdomen - Swelling
of glands with large abdomen in children. - Pressure
in inguinal ring. -
Flatulent colic, with shivering and difficult respiration. Rectum -
Constipation after confinement. - Prolapse
of rectum. -
Diarrhoea, with small, white particles. - Green
discharges. -
Constipation, with hepatic and uterine inertia. -
Constriction of anus; stitches and prolapse of rectum. Urine - Red
flakes float on top of urine. - Hot,
bloody Biting, burning in forepart of urethra at the close of micturition. -
Haematuria preceded by cramp pain in the bladder, After urinating, a few
drops of blood are passed. Female - Menses
too frequent, soon, profuse. -
Leucorrhoea like albumen; very corroding. Male -
Enlargement of testicles. - Violent
sexual desire. -
Gonorrhoea, with haematuria. Respiratory - Soreness
and burning in bones of thorax. -
Constriction across chest. - Cough;
worse; eating, irritation lower than can be reached, on taking a warm drink. Extremities - Pain in
neck and back; worse, motion and at night; intolerant of all touch. - Pain and
burning in tibia and long bones. - Legs and
feet go to sleep. - Pain in
hip and knee. Skin - Eczema;
intolerable itching; chilliness with pruritus; worse in bed. - Ulcers
itch and burn, surrounded by vesicles and shining, fiery-red areola. - Zona,
with burning pain. - Bones,
especially long bones, inflamed and swollen; caries, exostosis; pain worse
night, touch,
damp weather. [Merc.; Syph.] -
Eruptions ulcerate and form thick scabs under purulent matter exudes.
[Chrysophanic acid.] Modalities - Worse,
cold air; night, evening until midnight, warm food, touch, motion. - Better,
open air. Relationship - Compare
: Dirca palustris-Leather wood- (a gastro-intestinal irritant inducing
salivation, emesis and
purgation; cerebral hyperaemia; neuralgic pains, with depression,
palpitation, and dyspnoea);
Merc.; Phyt.; Rhus; Guaiac.; Syph. -
Antidotes : Kali hyd.; Merc. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Micromeria
douglasii (yerba
buena) * A
California mint-like plant acting on stomach and bowels. * Used as
a tea to cure colic and relieve flatulence. * Is a
pleasant beverage and febrifuge, blood purifyer and tonic. Stomach - Nausea;
pain in stomach and bowels; flatulence. Dose -
Tincture. Millefolium (yarrow) * An
invaluable remedy for various types of haemorrhages; blood bright red. *
Incarcerated hernia; smallpox, with great pain in pit of stomach. * After
operations for stone. * Bad
effects from fall from a height; overlifting. *
Continued high temperature. *
Haemoptysis. Head - Vertigo
when moving slowly. -
Sensation as if he had forgotten something. - The head
seems full of blood. -
Convulsions and epilepsy from suppressed menses. - Piercing
thrusts of pain. Nose -
Nosebleed. [Erecht.] Piercing pain from eyes to root of nose. Stool -
Haemorrhage from bowels. - Bleeding
haemorrhoids. - Urine
bloody. [Senec. aur.] Female - Menses
early, profuse, protracted. -
Haemorrhage from uterus; bright red, fluid. - Painful
varices during pregnancy. Respiratory -
Haemoptysis in incipient phthisis. - Cough,
with bloody expectoration, in suppressed menses or haemorrhoids. - Violent
palpitation. Relationship - Compare
: Ficus venosa (Pakur). -
Haemorrhage from bowels and lungs. - Acalypha
and Helix tosta-Snail-(in haemoptysis, diseases of chest, consumption); also, Secale;
Ipec.; Erecht.; Geran.; Hamam. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Mitchella
repens (partridge-berry) * Bladder
symptoms accompany complaints, especially uterine congestion. Urinary -
Irritation at neck of bladder, with urging to urinate. [Eup. purp.; Apis.] - Dysuria. - Catarrh
of bladder. Female - Cervix
dark red, swollen. -
Dysmenorrhoea and uterine haemorrhage; blood bright red. Relationship - Compare
: Chimaph.; Senecio; Uva; Geran.; Gossyp. Dose -
Tincture. Momordica
balsamica (balsam
apple) * Griping,
colic, pain in back and hypogastrium with painful and excessive menses. *
Accumulation of flatus in splenic flexure of colon. * Dropsy. Head - Dizzy,
contents of head feel lighter; mist before eyes. Abdomen -
Rumbling, griping, colicky pains, starting from back, spreading over abdomen. Female - Painful
and profuse menses; labor-like pains, followed by gushes of blood; pain at
small of back
coming towards front of pelvis. Relationship -
Momordica charantia-Indian variety-(more severe symptoms-intestines full of
yellow watery
fluid, discharged explosively-cramps, thirst, prostration. Choleraic
symptoms. Similar to Croton,
Elaterium. Use 3x.) Dose -
Tincture. - Used
also externally as a liniment and poultice for burns, chapped hands, etc. Morphinum
and salts (old abbr.) (an
alkaloid of opium) * Morphine
bears the same relation to Opium as Atropine to Belladonna-i.e. , represents
its nervous
side. * It is
less stimulating, less convulsant, and more decidedly hypnotic. *
Constipates less and affects contractility of the bladder more. * It is
less diaphoretic and more pruritic. Mind - Profound
depression. -
Irritable, fault-finding, hysterical. - Shock
induced by terror. Dream-like state. Head - Vertigo
from the least movement of the head. - Headache
with sensation of being "wound-up". - Bursting
pain; head drawn back. Eyes - Bluish,
drooping lids. - Itching
of eyes. - Delusion
of vision on closing eyes. -
Starting, injected; diverging strabismus. - Pupils
unequally contracted. - Look
unsteady. - Ptosis. - Paresis
of recti interni. Ears - Left ear
throbs painfully; better, heat. - Seems to
hear circulation all over body. Face - Dusky
red or pallid lividity of face, lips, tongue, mouth or throat. Nose - Sneezing
in paroxysms. - Itching
and tingling on end of nose. Mouth - Very
dry. - Tongue
dry, brown violet in middle. - Thirst. - Loss of
appetite, with aversion to meat. Throat - Dry and
constricted. - Pharynx
paralyzed, swallowing almost impossible; better hot drinks, worse solids. Stomach - Nausea
incessant and deathly, faintness, constant retching. - Vomiting
of green fluid. - Nausea
and vomiting on rising up. Abdomen -
Distended. - Acute
pain in abdomen and along spinal column. -
Tympanitis Rectum -
Diarrhoea watery, brown, or black with horrible tenesmus. -
Constipation; stools large, dry knotty, with tendency to bruise and fissure. Urinary - Paresis
of bladder. -
Strangury. Slow and difficult urination. -
Retention of prostatic hypertrophy. - Uroemia,
acute and chronic. Male -
Impotency. - Pain in
right spermatic cord, [Oxal. ac.] Heart -
Alternation of tachycardia and bradycardia. - Cardiac
muscular tissue is intact, even if severely exhausted. - Pulse
small, weak, dicrotic. Respiratory - Faint
and struggling for breath. -
diaphragmatic paralysis; hiccough; dyspnoea, paroxysmal, on first falling
asleep. [Lach.; Grindel.] -
Cheyne-Stokes respiration. - Chest
tight. - Pain in
middle of sternum. - Dry,
hard, teasing, exhausting cough, worse at night. -
Strangling cough, with viscid mucus sputum; thin, scanty, but sounds loose
and abundant. Back - Pain
along spine. - Weakness
of loins. - Aching
across lumbo-sacral region; cannot walk erect. [Cimicif.] Extremities -
Staggering gait. -
Numbness. Skin - Livid;
purple spots; zoster-like herpes. - Itching. - Skin
lost its elasticity. -
Urticaria appearing at climaxis. Nervous -
Restlessness and hyperaethesia; trembling, twitching, jerking, convulsions. -
Extremely susceptible to pain. - Pain
causes twitching and jerking of limbs. - Violent
and sudden neuralgic pains and sudden fainting. -
Delirium, melancholic in character. -
Neuralgias intensely painful, left supraorbital; right intercostal, better
from heat; multiple neuritis. - Sore
feeling all over. - Bed
feels too hard. -
Aggravation after sleep. [Lach.] -
Neuralgia after zoster.[Mezer.] Sleep - Yawning,
drowsy; prolonged, deep sleep, Sleepless; restless sleep, with frequent
startings. - Sleepy,
but cannot sleep. Fever - Chills. - Icy
coldness. - Burning
heat; profuse sweat. Dose - Third to
sixth trituration. Moschus (musk) * A remedy
for hysteria and nervous paroxysms, fainting fits and convulsions, catalepsy,
etc. * The
characteristic condition being aggravation by cold; there is great
sensitiveness to air. * Much
nervous trembling and frequent fainting. * Great
flatulence. * Diseases
do not follow a normal course. *
Coldness. * Tension
in muscles, skin and mind. Mind -
Uncontrollable laughter. -
Scolding. - Anxiety
with palpitation; starting as if frightened. - Sexual
hypochondriasis. Head -
Compressive pain over root of nose. - Pressure
on top of head. - Vertigo
on least motion; sensation as if falling from a great height. - Scalp
sensitive. - Sounds
in ears as from the report of a cannon. Stomach - Desire
for black coffee, stimulants. - Aversion
to food. -
Everything tastes flat. - With
stomach symptoms, anxiety in chest. -
Distended. - Faints
when eating. - Abdomen
greatly distended. -
Spasmodic, nervous hiccough. [Hydrocy. ac.; Sulph. ac.; Ignat; Cajap.] Male - Violent
desire; involuntary emissions. -
Impotence, associated with diabetes. [Coca.] -
Premature senility. - Nausea
and vomiting after coition. Female - Menses
too early, too profuse, with disposition to faint. [Nux m.; Veratr.] - Sexual
desire, with intolerable titillation in parts. - Drawing
and pushing in the direction of the genitals; sensation as if menses appear. Urine - Profuse
urination. -
Diabetes. Respiratory -
Tightness of chest, is obliged to take a deeper breath. - Sudden
constriction of larynx and trachea. -
Difficult respiration; chest oppressed; hysterical spasm of chest; asthma. - Spasm of
glottis. -
Impending paralysis of lungs. - Asthma,
with intense anxiety, fear, and smothering sensation. - Cough
ceases, mucus cannot be expectorated. - Globus
hystericus. Heart -
Hysterical palpitation. -
Trembling around heart. - Weak
pulse and fainting. Modalities - Better,
in open air, rubbing. - Worse,
cold. - The open
air is felt very, very cold. Relationship - Compare
: Nux mosch.; Asaf.; Valer.; Sumbul.; Ign.; Castor. -
Compatible : Ambra. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Coff. Dose - First to
third potency. Murex
purpurea (purple
fish) * The
symptoms of the female sexual organs are most-prominent, and have been
clinically verified. *
Especially adapted to nervous, lively, affectionate women. * Patient
weak and run down. Mind - Great
sadness, anxiety, and dread. Stomach - Sinking,
all-gone sensation in stomach. [Sep.] - Hungry,
must eat. Female -
Conscious of a womb. -
Pulsation in neck of womb. - Desire
easily excited. - Feeling
as if something was pressing on a sore spot in the pelvis : worse sitting. - Pain
from right side of womb to right or left breast. Nymphomania. - Least
contact of parts causes violent sexual excitement. - Sore
pain in uterus. - Menses
irregular, profuse, frequent, large clots. - Feeling
of protrusion. -
Prolapse; enlargement of uterus, with pelvic tenesmus and sharp pains,
extending toward breasts;
aggravated lying down. -
Dysmenorrhoea and chronic endometritis, with displacement. - Must
keep legs tightly crossed. -
Leucorrhoea green or bloody, alternate with mental symptoms and aching in
sacrum. - Benign
tumors in breasts. - Pain in
them during menstrual period. Urinary - Urine
frequent at night; smells like Valerian constant urging. [Kreos.] Modalities - Worse,
least touch. Relationship - Compare
: Plat.; Lil.; Sep. (the latter lacks sexual erethism of Murex). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Muriaticum
acidum (muriatic
acid) * This
acid has an elective affinity for the blood, producing a septic condition
similar to that found in
low fevers with high temperature and great prostration. * Patient
becomes so weak she slides down the bed. *
Decomposition of fluids. *
Involuntary stools while passing urine. *
Haemorrhages. * Mouth and
anus chiefly effected. Mind -
Irritable and peevish; fretful Loud moaning. - Great
restlessness. - Sad,
taciturn; suffers in silence. Head - Vertigo;
worse lying on right side; occiput heavy as if filled with lead. - Sound of
voice is intolerable. - Pain as
if brain were crushed. Nose -
Hoemorrhage; much sneezing. Face - Lower
jaw fallen; pimples and freckles; lips raw, dry, cracked. Mouth - Tongue,
pale, swollen, dry, leathery, paralyzed. - Deep
ulcers on tongue. - Hard
lumps in tongue. -
Epithelioma; edges bluish-red. [Carbol. ac.] - Aphthous
mouth. - Gums and
glands swollen. - Fetid
Breath. - Sordes
on teeth. Throat - Uvula
swollen. - Ulcers
and false membrane. -
Oedematous, dark, raw. -
Attempted swallowing produces spasm and choking. Stomach - Cannot
bear sight or thought of meat. - At
times, ravenous appetite and constant desire to drink. -
Achlorhydria and fermentation of food. Rectum - Tendency
to involuntary evacuations while urinating. -
Haemorrhoids most sensitive to all touch ; even sheet of toilet paper is
painful. - Anal
itching and prolapsus ani while urinating. -
Haemorrhoids during pregnancy; bluish, hot with violent stitches. Heart - Pulse
rapid, feeble, and small. Intermits every third beat. Urine - Cannot
urinate without having bowels move at same time. Female - Menses
appear too soon. -
Leucorrhoea. - During
menses, soreness of anus . - Ulcer in
genitals. Extremities - Heavy,
painful, and weak. -
Tottering gait. - Pain in
tendo-Achilles. Skin - Papular
and vesicular eruptions, with great itching. [Rhus.] -
Carbuncles; foul-smelling ulcers on lower extremities. - Scarlet
fever, livid, with potechiae; scanty eruption. - Eczema
on back of hands. Fever - Cold
extremities. - Heat
without thirst. - Typhoid
types, stupid. -
Haemorrhages. -
Restlessness. -
Involuntary discharges. -
Bed-sores. - Pulse
rapid and feeble. -
Excessive prostration. Modalities - Worse,
in damp weather, before midnight. - Better,
lying on left side. Relationship - Compare
: Phos. ac.; Ars.; Bapt. - Follows
well after Bry. and Rhus. - Antidote
; Bryonia. Dose - First to
third potency. Mygale
lasiodora (black
cuban spider) *
Weakness, palpitation, nervousness, fear, like other spider preparations. * Chorea
is the principal therapeutic field of this. * Sexual
symptoms are important. Mind -
Delirious, restless, sad; fears death; despondent. Face -
Twitching of facial muscles. - Mouth
and eyes open in rapid succession. - Hot and
flushed. - Tongue
dry and parched; put out with difficulty. - Head
jerked to one side. - Grating
of teeth at night. Stomach - Nausea,
with dim sight. - Aversion
to food. -
Excessive thirst. Male - Violent
erections. - Chordee.
[Kali brom.; Camph.] Extremities - Unsteady
gait. - Constant
motion of whole body. - Tremulous. - Intense
redness in streaks, following course of lymphatics. -
Twitching of limbs. - Restless
hands. -
Convulsive, uncontrollable movements of arms and legs. - Limbs
drag while walking. Relationship - Compare
: Agar.; Tarant.; Cupr., Zizia. Modalities - Better,
during sleep. - Worse,
in morning. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Myosotis
symphytifolia (forget-me-not) * Chronic
bronchitis and phthisis. *
Night-sweats. Respiratory - Cough
with profuse muco-purulent expectoration, gagging and vomiting during cough; worse
while or after eating. -
Bronchorrhoea. - Pain in
left lung (lower); painful while coughing and sensitive to percussion. Dose - Tincture
to second potency. Myrica
cerifera (bayberry) * Marked
action on the liver, with jaundice and mucous membranes. *
Persistent sleeplessness. * Jaundice Mind -
Despondent, irritable, indifferent. - Gloomy. Head - Scalp
feels tight. -
Headache, with drowsiness; yellow sclerotica; aching in eyeballs.. - Pressure
in vertex and forehead. - Dull,
heavy aching in temples and forehead on waking in the morning. - Pain and
stiffness in nape of neck. Face - Yellow,
Itching and stinging. - Creeping
sensation. Mouth - Tongue
furred, with bad taste in mouth, and nausea. -
Tenacious, thick, nauseous secretion. - Tender,
spongy and bleeding gums. [Merc.] Throat -
Constricted and rough feeling, with a constant desire to swallow. - Stringy
mucus; detached with difficulty. Stomach - Taste
bitter and nauseous, with offensive breath. - Complete
loss appetite, but with a feeling of fullness in the stomach after a hearty
meal. - Strong
desire for acids. - Weak,
sinking feeling in the epigastrium, approaching nausea; increased after
eating; relieved
by rapid walking. Abdomen - Dull
pain in the region of the liver. - Complete
jaundice, with bronze-yellow skin; loss of appetite. - Fullness
in the stomach and abdomen. - Scanty,
yellow, frothy urine. Stool - Constant
discharge of flatus when walking. - Urging
to stool, with no other results than the expulsion of a great amount of
flatus. - Loose,
light-colored stool; ash-colored and destitute of bile. Urinary - Dark,
frothy, scanty, high-colored, biliary. Sleep -
Disturbed, bad dreams and frequent waking; insomnia. Extremities -
Staggering gait. - Pain
under shoulder-blades and back of neck, in all muscles, in hollow of right
foot. Skin - Yellow
and itching. -
Jaundice. - Creeping
sensation, as of insects. Relationship - Compare
: Ptel.; Cornus cir.; Chelid.; Lept.; Fagop. - Antidote
: Digit. (jaundice.) Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Myristica
sebifera (brazilian
ucuba) * A remedy
of great antiseptic powers. *
Inflammation of skin, cellular tissue and periosteum. *
Traumatic infections. *
Parotitis. *
Fistulas. * Carbuncles. * Specific
action in panaritium. * Pain in
the finger nails with swelling of the phalanges. * Hands
are stiff, as if from squeezing something a long time. * Coppery
taste and burning in throat. * Tongue
white and cracked. *
Phlegmonous inflammations. * Hastens
suppuration and shortens its duration. * Often
does away with use of the knife. *
Inflammation of middle ear, suppurative stage. * Fistula
in ano. * Acts
more powerfully often than Heper or Silica. Myrtus
communis (myrtle) * The
leaves contain Myrtol, an active antiseptic. * Chest
pains, as found often in consumptives, call for this remedy. *
Incipient phthisis. * Nerve
sedative and stimulant to mucous membranes, bronchitis, cystitis and
pyelitis. Chest -
Stitching pain in left breast, running through to shoulder-blade. [Illic.;
Therid.; Pix.] Dry, hollow
cough, with tickling in chest. - Worse in
the morning. -
Sensation of burning in left chest. Relationship - Compare
: Myrtus Chekan (Chronic bronchitis with dense, yellowish sputum, difficult
to detach.
Copious expectoration keeps patient distressed and coughing). Dose - Third
potency. Naja
tripudians (virus of
the cobra) * Naja
produces a typical bulbar paralysis (L.J. Boyd). * Causes
no haemorrhage but only oedema, hence the victims of this reptile frequently
bear very
little sign of external injury a small scratch or puncture being the only
indication where the fangs
have worked their havoc. * The
tissue lying beneath the wound is colored dark purple, and a large quantity of
viscid blood-like
fluid collects in the vicinity of the wound. * An
intense burning pain at the spot bitten is the first symptom. * In man
there follows an interval before fresh symptoms occur. * The
average is about an hour. * Once
developed, the symptoms follow a rapid course. * A
feeling of intoxication is produced, followed by a loss of power over the
limbs. * The
patient is bereft of speech, swallowing, and the control over the movement of
the lips. * The
saliva is ejected in large quantities, the respiration gradually becomes
slower and slower,
and at length ceases. *
Conscious all time. * Is not a
haemorrhagic or septic, medicine like Lachesis and Crotalus. * Its
action settles around the heart; valvular troubles. * Marked
surging of blood upwards, marked dyspnoea, inability to lie on left side. *
Hypertrophy, and valvular lesions. * Organs
seem to be drawn together. * Very
susceptible to cold. * With
heart symptoms, pain in forehead and temples. *
Diseases, primarily depending upon degeneration of motor cells. * Control
of sphincters lost. Mind - Broods
constantly over imaginary troubles. - Suicidal
insanity. [Aur.] -
Depressed. - Aversion
to talking. - Blurred
speech. -
Melancholy. - Dreads
to be left alone. - Fear of
rain. Head - Pain in
left temple and in left orbital region, extending to occiput, with nausea and vomiting. -
Hay-fever, with dry larynx. -
Suffocative spells after sleeping. [Lach.] - Eyes
staring. - Ptosis
of both lids. Ears -
Illusions of hearing; otalgia; chronic otorrhoea, black discharges; smells
like herring brine. Respiratory - Grasping
at throat, with sense of choking. -
Irritating, dry cough, dependent on cardiac lesions. [Spong.; Lauroc] - Sticky
mucus and saliva. -
Asthmatic constriction in evening. - Asthma
beginning with coryza. Heart - Dragging
and anxiety in praecordia. - Feeling
of weight on heart. - Angina
pains extending to nape of neck, left shoulder and arm with anxiety and fear
of death. - With the
heart symptoms pain in forehead and temples. - Pulse
irregular in force. -
Threatened paralysis of heart, body cold, pulse slow, weak, irregular,
tremulous. - Acute
and chronic endocarditis. -
Palpitation. -
Stitching pain in region of heart. - Damaged
heart after infections diseases. - Marked
symptoms of low tension. [Elaps, Vipera.] Female -
Neuralgia of left ovary; often serviceable in obscure pain in left groin,
especially in postoperative cases;
seems to be drawn to heart. Sleep -
Profound, like a log, with stertorous breathing, a typical reptilian state. Modalities - Worse,
from use of stimulants; better, from walking or riding in open air. Relationship - Compare
: Serpent poisons generally. - Bungarus
Fasciatus (Banded Krait). - This
venom produces a condition like an acute polioencephalitis and myelitis, both symptomatically
and histologically. - Lach.;
Crotal.; Spig.; Spong. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Naphthalinum (a
chemical compound from coal-tar; tar camphor) * Coryza,
hay-fever, phthisis pulmonalis, also gonorrhoea have been influenced
favorably by this drug. *
Pyelonephritis. *
Irritation of the periphery of the urinary apparatus. *
Whooping-cough. Head - Lying as
if stupefied by a narcotic. -
Restless. - Face
pale yellowish hue. Eyes - Marked
affinity for the eye. - It
produces detachment of the retina; papillo-retinal infiltration; deposits in
patches upon the retina;
amblyopia and consecutive amaurosis; sparkling synchisis; soft cataract.. -
Exudation in the retina, choroid and ciliary body. -
Cataract. - Opacity
of the cornea. Urine -
Irresistible desire. - Meatus
red. swollen, and oedema of prepuce. - Black
urine. - Cutting
pain down penis. - Pain in
bladder. - Terribly
offensive odor of decomposing ammoniacal urine. Respiratory -
Sneezing; eyes inflamed; painful; head hot. -
Hay-fever. Spasmodic asthma; better in open air. - Soreness
in chest and stomach; must loosen clothing. - Dyspnoea
and sighing inspiration. -
Emphysema in the aged with asthma. -
Whooping-cough, long and continued paroxysms of coughing, unable to get a
respiration. - Acute
laryngo-tracheitis. -
Bronchitis when the spasmodic element is associated with tenacious
expectoration and oppression.
(Cartier). Skin -
Dermatitis; itching infiltration. -
Eruptions at corners of mouth and pigmentation around nails. -
Non-homoeopathic Uses-For worms, and especially pin- worms, one-gramme dose. -
Externally in skin diseases, five per cent. ointment. Relationship - Compare
: Dros.; Corall.; Coccus. Terpin. hydrat. (Whooping-cough, hay asthma and bronchial
affections. 1-2 grain doses). Dose - Third
trituration. Narcissus
pseudonarcissus (daffodil) * Symptoms
of nausea followed by violent vomiting and diarrhoea. Daffodil
bulbs contain an alkaloid the action of which, according to authorities,
varies as to whether
the alkaloid is extracted from the flowering bulb or from the bulb after
flowering. Thus in
the former case the alkaloid produces dryness of the mouth, checks cutaneous secretions,
dilates the pupil of the eye, quickens the pulse, and slows and weakens the
heart contractions. On the
other hand, the alkaloid from the bulbs after flowering produces copious
salivation, increases
cutaneous secretion, contracts the pupil of the eye, produces slight relaxation
of the pulse, and
slight faintness and nausea.-The Lancet. A remedy
for cough and bronchitis. Continuous
cough, Coryza; frontal headache. Convulsive
stage of whooping- cough. Skin - Erythema
of a papular, vesicular and pustular type, aggravation in wet weather. Dose - First
attenuation. Natrium
arsenicosum (arseniate
of sodium) * A remedy
for nasal catarrh, with headache, pain at root of nose, dry and painful eyes. *
Psoriasis. [Ars.; Chrysoph. ac.; Thyroid.] *
Bronchitis of children over seven years. *
Facilitates the termination of the cold and conserves strength and appetite.
(Cartier.) Head - Floating
sensation on turning head quickly; aching in frontal region and root of nose,
over orbits. -
Headache; worse pressure and tobacco smoke. Nose - Watery
discharge; drops into throat. - Feels
stopped; pain at root. - Dry
crusts, on removal, leave mucous membrane raw. -
Post-nasal dropping of thick, bland, yellowish mucus. - Crusts
in nose. Ears -
Catarrhal conjunctivitis and blepharitis marginalis. - Eyes
feel weak, stiffness of balls and tendency of lids to close. - Feel
heavy and droop. -
Lachrymation in wind. -
Agglutination in morning. - Dry,
painful, burning; soon tire. - Oedema
of orbital region. -
Supraorbital pain. Throat - Dark,
purplish, swollen, oedematous; red and glassy. Respiratory - Racking
cough, with profuse greenish expectoration. -
Oppression of chest and about heart, and also larynx. - Miner's
asthma. - Lungs
feel as though smoke had been inhaled. Extremities - Aching
in arms; worse in shoulder. - Pain in
anterior crural nerves. - Joints
stiff. - Feels
tired all over. - Knee-
joints crack. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Kali carb.; Apis. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Natrium
carbonicum (carbonate
of sodium) * All the
Natrums stimulate cellular activity and increase oxidation and metabolish. * Great
debility caused by summer heat; chronic effects of sunstroke; exhaustion;
anaemic; milky,
watery skin; very weak ankles, are all peculiar Natrium carbonicum conditions. Mind - Unable
to think; difficult, slow comprehension. - Mental
weakness and depression; worries; very sensitive to noise; colds, change of
weather. - Anxious
and restless during thunderstorm; worse from music. [Ambra.] - Marked
gayety. -
Sensitive to presence of certain individuals. Head - Aches
from slightest mental exertion, worse from sun or working under gas-light.
[Glon] Feels too
large. -
Oversensitive of hearing. - Head
aches with return of hot weather. - Vertigo
from exposure to sun. Nose - All
troubles of external nose which may attain a morbid size-pimples and
puffiness. - Constant
coryza; obstruction of nose. - Catarrh;
bad smell of nasal secretion. - Many
troubles of external nose. [Caust.] -
Posterior nasal catarrh. Hawking much mucus from throat; worse, slightest
draught. Face -
Freckles, yellow spots, pimples. - Swelling
of upper lip. - Pale,
with blue rings around eyes and swollen lids. Stomach - Feels
swollen and sensitive. - Ill
effects of drinking cold water when overheated. -
Water-brash. - Hungry
at 5 a.m. - Very
weak digestion, caused by slightest error of diet. - Averse
to milk. -
Depressed after eating. - Bitter
taste. - Old
dyspeptics, always belching, have sour stomach and rheumatism. -
Dyspepsia relieved by soda biscuits. Bowels - Sudden
call to stool. - Escapes
with haste and noise. - Yellow
substance like pulp of orange in discharge. -
Diarrhoea from milk. Female -
Induration of cervix. - Pudenda
sore. - Bearing-
down sensation. [Sep.; Murex.] -
Heaviness; worse, sitting; better by moving. - Menses
late, scanty like meat-washings. [Nitric. ac.] -
Leucorrhoeal discharge, offensive, irritating preceded by colic. Respiratory - Dry
cough, when coming into warm room from out of doors. - Cough
with coldness of left side of breast. Sleep - Wakes
too early in morning. - Amorous
dreams. - Drowsy
during day. Extremities - Old
sprains. - Great
weakness of limbs, especially in morning. - Easy
dislocation and spraining of ankles. - Foot
bends under. [Caust.] - Soreness
between toes and fingers. - Heel and
tendo-Achilles affected. - Capped
hands. - The
hollow of the knee is painful on motion. - Icy cold
up to knees. Skin -
Inclination to perspire easily, or dry, rough, cracked skin. - Eruption
on finger-tips, knuckles and toes. -
Vesicular eruption in patches and circles. - Veins
full. - Soles of
feet raw and sore. Modalities - Worse,
sitting, from music, summer heat, mental exertion, thunderstorm. - Least
draught, changes of weather, sun. - Better,
by moving, by boring in ears and nose. Relationship - Compare
: Sodii bicarbonates (in vomiting of pregnancy with acetonuria, 30 grains in
water spread
over twenty-four hours); Nat. sulph.; Caust.; Natr. cacodyl. (Foul breath and
mouth with bad
odor. Dry dermatitis of the skin of abdomen. Malignant growths. In phthisis,
5 centigrammes
hypodermically, daily. Increase number of red blood corpuscles to double.
Also in
malignant disease). -
Arsynal-(Disodium methylarsenate). -
Introduced by M.A. Gautier, for phthisis in the second stage 4 to 6
centigrammes per day for one
week followed by a week's intermission. - But much
smaller doses, i.e. , 1x to 3x are followed by improvement, lessened fever,
night sweat and
haemoptysis ceasing. - Antidote
: Ars. Camph. Dose - Sixth
potency. Natrium
hypochlorosum (labarraque's
solution) * In
congested and atonic states of the uterus and its ligaments, with hepatic
disorders. * Chronic
catarrhal diseases of the middle ear. * Flabby,
debilitated constitution. * Both
hands swollen in morning. *
Phlegmatic. *
Depressed, faint. Head - Vertigo,
with aching across forehead. - Swimming
feeling, as if top of head would float off. - Bleeding
of nose in clots. Mouth - Sore
irritable spots along sides of tongue and throat, gums sore, tongue swollen;
aphthous ulceration. - Putrid
taste. - Furred
tongue, large, flabby, intended. - Cough
with aphonia. Stomach - Drowsy
after meals. Urine - Dark,
with albumen and casts. - Diffuse
nephritis. - Much
pain across small of back. Female - Feeling
as if uterus were pushed up on sitting down. [Ferr. iod.] - Feels as
if it opened and shut. - Violent
metrorrhagia. -
Leucorrhoea and backache. - Passive,
bearing-down from heavy condition of uterus. - Womb is
heavy, sodden, with tendency to prolapse. -
Subinvolution. Extremities - Hands
swollen every morning. - Extreme
weakness in ankles and knees. Relationship - Compare
: Aur. mur. nat.; Calc.; Sepia; Heliotropium (uterine displacement, with
active bearing-down
sensation and loss of voice; membranous dysmenorrhoea). - Antidote
: Pulsat.; Guaiacum. Dose - Fifteen
to twenty drops of Labarraque's solution in water. - Third
attenuation made with dilute alcohol, lower with water. Natrium
muriaticum (chloride
of sodium) * The
prolonged taking of excessive salt causes profound nutritive changes to take
place in the
system, and there arise not only the symptoms of salt retention as evidenced
by dropsies and
oedemas, but also an alteration in the blood causing a condition of anaemia
and leucocytosis. * There
seems also to be a retention in the tissues of effecte materials giving rise
to symptoms
loosely described as gouty or rheumatic gout. * The
provings are full of such symptoms. (Dr. Stonham) * A great
remedy for certain forms of intermittent fever, anaemia, chlorosis, many disturbances
of the alimentary tract and skin. * Great
debility; most weakness felt in the morning in bed. *
Coldness. *
Emaciation most notable in neck. * Great
liability to take cold. * Dry
mucous membranes. *
Constrictive sensation throughout the body. * Great
weakness and weariness. *
Oversensitive to all sorts of influences. *
Hyperthyroidism. * Goitre. *
Addison's disease. *
Diabetes. Mind - Psychic
causes of disease; ill effects of grief, fright, anger, etc. -
Depressed, particularly in chronic diseases. -
Consolation aggravates. -
Irritable; gets into a passion about trifles. - Awkward,
hasty. - Wants to
be alone to cry. - Tears
with laughter. Head - Throbs. - Blinding
headache. - Aches as
if a thousand little hammers were knocking on the brain, in the morning on awakening,
after menstruation, from surnise to sunset. - Feels
too large; cold. - Anaemic
headache of school-girls; nervous, discouraged, broken down. - Chronic
headache, semi-lateral, congestive, from sunrise to sunset, with pale face,
nausea, vomiting;
periodical; from eyestrain; menstrual. - Before
attack, numbness and tingling in lips, tongue and nose, relieved by sleep. - Frontal
sinus inflammation. Eyes - Feels
bruised, with headache in school children. - Eyelids
heavy. - Muscles
weak and stiff. - Letters
run together. - Sees
sparks. - Fiery,
zigzag appearance around all objects. - Burning
in eyes. - Give out
on reading or writing. -
Stricture of lachrymal duct with suppuration. - Escape
of muco-pus when pressing upon sac. -
Lachrymation, burning and acrid. - Lids
swollen. - Eyes
appear wet with tears. - Tears
stream down face on coughing. [Euph.] Asthenopia due to insufficiency of
internal recti
muscles. [Gels. and Cup. acet., when due to external muscles]. - Pain in
eyes when looking down. - Cataract
incipient. [Secale.] Ears - Noises;
roaring and ringing. Nose - Violent,
fluent coryza, lasting from one to three days, then changing into stoppage of
nose, making
breathing difficult. -
Discharge thin and watery, like raw white of egg. - Violent
sneezing coryza. -
Infallibe for stopping a cold commencing with sneezing. - Use
thirtieth potency. - Loss of
smell and taste. - Internal
soreness of nose. - Dryness. Face - Oily,
shiny, as if greased. - Earthy
complexion. -
Fevers-blisters. Mouth - Frothy
coating on tongue, with bubbles on side. - Sense of
dryness. -
Scorbutic gums. -
Numbness, tingling of tongue, lips, and nose. - Vesicles
and burning on tongue, as if there was a hair on it. - Eruptions
around mouth and vesicles like pearls on lips. - Lips and
corners of mouth dry, ulcerated, and cracked. - Deep
crack in middle of lower lip. - Tongue
mapped. [Ars.; Rhus.; Tarax.] Loss of taste. - Large
vesicle on lower lip, which is swollen and burns. -
Immoderate thirst. Stomach - Hungry,
yet loose flesh. [Iod.] -
Heartburn, with palpitation. -
Unquenchable thirst. - Sweats
while eating. - Craving
for salt. - Aversion
to bread, to anything slimy, like oysters, fats. -
Throbbing in pit. - Sticking
sensation in cardiac orifice. Abdomen - Cutting
pain in abdomen. -
Distended. - Pain in
abdominal ring on coughing. Rectum - Burning
pains and stitching after stool. - Anus
contracted, torn, bleeding. -
Constipation; stool dry, crumbling. [Am.m. ; Mag.m. ] - Painless
and copious diarrhoea, preceded by pinching pain in abdomen. Urine - Pain
just after urinating. [Sars.] -
Increased, involuntary when walking, coughing, etc. - Has to
wait a long time for it to pass if others are present. [Hep.; Mur. ac.] Male -
Emission, even after coitus. -
Impotence with retarded emission. Female - Menses
irregular; usually profuse. - Vagina
dry. -
Leucorrhoea acrid, watery. -
Bearing-down pains; worse in morning. [Sep.] -
Prolapsus uteri, with cutting in urethra. -
Ineffectual labor-pains. -
Suppressed menses. [Follow with Kali carb.] - Hot
during menses. Respiratory - Cough
from a tickling in the pit of stomach, accompanied by stitches in liver and
spurting of urine?
[Caust.; Squilla.] Stitches all over chest. - Cough,
with bursting pain in head. -
Shortness of breath, especially on going upstairs. [Calc.] -
Whooping-cough with flow of tears with cough. Heart -
Tachycardia. -
Sensation of coldness of heart. - Heart
and chest feel constricted. -
Fluttering, palpitating; intermittent pulse. - Heart's
pulsations shake body. -
Intermits on lying down. Extremities - Pain in
back, with desire for some firm support. [Rhus; Sep.] Every movement
accelerates the
circulation. - Palms
hot and perspiring. - Arms and
legs, but especially knees, feel weak. -
Hangnails. - Dryness
and cracking about finger-nails. - Numbness
and tingling in fingers and lower extremities. - Ankles
weak and turn easily. - Painful
contraction of hamstrings. [Caust.] - Cracking
in joints on motion. - Coldness
of legs with congestion to head, chest, and stomach. Sleep - Sleepy
in forenoon. - Nervous
jerking during sleep. - Dreams
of robbers. -
Sleepless from grief. Skin - Greasy,
oily, especially on hairy parts. - Dry
eruptions, especially on margin of hairy scalp and bends of joints. - Fever
blisters. -
Urticaria; itch and burn. - Crusty
eruptions in bends of limbs, margin of scalp, behind ears. [Caust.] - Warts on
palms of hands. - Eczema;
raw, red, and inflamed; worse, eating salt, at seashore. - Affects
hair follicles. -
Alopecia. - Hives,
itching after exertion. - Greasy
skin. Fever - Chill
between 9 and 11 a.m. - Heat;
violent thirst, increases with fever. -
Fever-blisters. - Coldness
of the body, and continued chilliness very marked. -
Hydraemia in chronic malarial states with weakness, constipation, loss of
appetite, etc. - Sweats
on every exertion. Modalities - Worse,
noise, music, warm room, lying down about 10 a. m;, at seashore, mental
exertion, consolation,
heat, talking. - Better,
open air, cold bathing, going without regular meals, lying on right side;
pressure against
back, tight clothing. Relationship -
Complementary to Apis; Sepia; Ign. - Compare
: Aqua marina-Isotonic plasma. - Marine
plasma is a sea water taken some miles from shore and some depth below
surface, filtered
and diluted with twice as much pure fresh water. - It acts
primarily on the blood, as in intoxications, scrofulous conditions,
enteritis. - It
disintoxicates in cancer (administered subcutaneously in the treatment of
diseases of skin, kidneys
and intestines, gastro-enteritis, and tuberculosis). Scrofulous affection of
children. -
Lymphadenitis. - Lupus,
eczema, varicose ulcers. - A great
"blood purifier and vitalizer. - "
Potentized sea-water in weakness, lack of reaction; symptoms worse seaside.
(Goitre). - Sal
marinum sea salt, (indicated in chronic enlargements of glands, especially
cervical. Suppurating
glands. It appears likely to become a most useful remedy as an auxiliary, if
not as a
principal, in the treatment of diseases in patients of a strumous diathesis.
Also useful in constipation). - Natrium
selenicum (laryngeal phthisis with expectoration of small lumps of bloody
mucus and slight
hoarseness). - Natrium
silicum (haemophilia; scrofulous bone affections; given intravenously every 3
days for senile
pruritus.); [Dolichos. Fagopyr.] Ignat.; Sep.; Thuja.; Graph.; Alum. - Antidote
: Ars.; Phos.; Spir. nit. dulc. Dose - Twelfth
to thirtieth and higher. - The very
highest potencies often yield most brilliant results. - And in
infrequent dosage. Natrium
nitricum (nitrate
of sodium) * A
Rademacherian remedy for inflammations. *
Haemoptysis. *
Haematuria. * Purpura
haemorrhagica. *
Haemorrhagic Variola. *
Drowsiness. * Pains of
tabes. *
Influenza. *
Haemoglobinuria. * Uric
acid diathesis. * Asthma
with urine supersaturated with solids. * Anaemia
and hydraemia. *
Exhaustion, must rest frequently when walking. Head - Dull. -
Indisposed to mental and bodily exertion. - Pressing
inward pain. - Otalgia. - Inward
pressing in malar bones. -
Nosebleed. Stomach - Sour
risings. -
Aversions to coffee. -
Flatulence, with pressure in pit of stomach and pain in chest; worse motion,
better eructation. Abdomen -
Abdominal muscles painfully contracted towards the spine. -
Distended. -
Difficult stool; feels as if more remained to pass. Heart - Pain in
region of heart. - Pulse
slower and softer. Dose - Second
trituration, also watery solution; 1 dram of salt to 8 oz. water. - Dram
doses. Natrium
phosphoricum (phosphate
of sodium) * Natrium
phosphoricum is the remedy for conditions arising from excess of lactic acid,
often resulting
from too much sugar. *
Ailments, with excess of acidity. * Sour
eructations and taste. * Sour
vomiting. * Yellow,
creamy coating at the back of the roof of mouth and tongue. *
Inflammation of any part of the throat, with sensation of a lump in throat. *
Flatulence, with sour risings. * Colic,
with symptoms of worms. * Cracking
of joints. * Jaundice
(1x trit.). *
Oxaluria. Mind - Imagines,
on waking at night, that pieces of furniture are persons; that the hears
footsteps in next room. - Fear Head - Feels
dull in the morning, full feeling and throbbing. Eyes -
Discharge of golden-yellow, creamy matter from the eyes. - Dilation
of one pupil. - Whites
of eyes dirty yellow. Ears - One ear
red, hot, frequently itchy, accompanied by gastric derangements and acidity. Nose -
Offensive odor. - Itching
of nose. -
Naso-pharyngeal catarrh, with thick, yellow, offensive mucus. Face - Paleness
of bluish, florid appearance of face. Mouth - Canker
sores of lip and cheeks. - Blisters
on tip of tongue, with stinging in evening. - Thin,
moist coating on the tongue. Yellow, creamy coating at the back part of the
roof of the mouth.
Dysphagia. - Thick,
creamy membrane over tonsils and soft palate. Stomach - Sour
eructations, sour vomiting, greenish diarrhoea. - Spits
mouthful of food. Male -
Emissions without dreams, with weakness in back and trembling in limbs. - Desire
without erection. -
Gonorrhoea. Female - Menses
too early; pale, thin, watery. -
Sterility, with acid secretions from vagina. -
Leucorrhoea; discharge creamy or honey-colored, or acid and watery. -
Sour-smelling discharges from uterus. - Morning
sickness, with sour vomiting. Extremities -
Rheumatism of the knee-joint. Back -
Weariness; aching in wrists and finger-joints. -
Hamstrings sore. - Synovial
crepitation. -
Rheumatic arthritis. Skin - Yellow. - Itching
in various parts, especially of ankles. Hives. - Smooth,
red, shining. -
Erysipelas. - Feet icy
cold in daytime, burn at night. - Swelling
of lymphatic glands. Relationship - Compare
: Natrium lactic. (rheumatism and gout; gouty concretions, rheumatism with diabetes) - ;
Natrium nitrosum (angina pectoris. Cyanosis, fainting, copious liquid stools
at night; throbbing
and fullness; faintness, nervous pain in head, nausea, eructations, blue
lips). - Natrium
silicofluoricum -Salufer- (a cancer remedy; tumors, bone affection, caries,
lupus, ethmoiditis.
Must be used carefully); Nat. selen. (chronic laryngitis and laryngeal
phthisis; hoarseness
of singers, expectorate small lumps of mucus with frequent clearing of
throat) - ; Nat.
sulphurosum (diarrhoea, with yeasty stools); Nat. sulphocarbol. (pyaemia;
purulent pleurisy,
3 to 5 grains every three hours) - ; Nat.
telluricum(breath has odor of garlic; nightsweats of phthisis) calc.; Robin.;
Phos. - In
oxaluria 1x four times daily prevents formation of calculi; keeps the oxal.
of lime in solution
(Schwartz). Dose - Third to
twelfth trituration. - In
Jaundice 1x. -
Non-homoeopathically, Phosphate Soda used hypodermically for Morphine habit,
by Dr.M. J. Luys. -
Phosphate Soda, 75gr. daily, for constitutional iodism, thyroidism and
Grave's disease. Natrium
salicylicum (salicylate
of sodium) * Has an
extensive range of action affecting the head, ear, throat, kidneys and liver
and on metabolism. *
Haemorrhages, especially epistaxis. * Produces
marked effects upon the internal ear, with vertigo, deafness, noises in ears
and loss of
bone conduction, hence, its use in Meniere's disease. * One of
the best remedies for the prostrating after-effects of influenza. *
Lassitude, drowsiness, listlessness, tremor. *
Incipient dementia. *
Increases the quantity of bile. *
Follicular tonsillitis. Head -
Perfectly rational periods, alternate with manifestations of insanity of a
sombre character. - Vertigo;
worse, raising head. - All
objects seem to move to the right. - Dull
headache and confusion. -
Fibrositis of the scalp. Eyes - Retinal
haemorrhage, albuminuric retinitis with haemorrhage. -
Iridocychitis due to traumatism with infection, and in sympathetic disease
secondary to it. (Dr.
Gradel.) Ears - Tinnitus
of a low tone. -
Deafness. - Auditory
vertigo. Chest -
Dyspnoea; breathing noisy, shallow, panting; pulse irregular. - Complete
loss of voice. Skin - Oedema,
urticaria, red in circumscribed patches. - Tingling
and itching. -
Pemphigoid eruption. Relationship - Compare
: Lobelia purpurascens (drowsiness; dizzy headache between eyebrows; cannot keep eyes
open; tongue-white-feels paralyzed as also do the heart and lungs intense prostration
of all vital forces; deadly chill, without shivering; useful for the low,
nervous prostration
of grippe); Gaulth.; China. Pyrus malus-Crab apple tree-(Labyrinthine
vertigo. Dr. Cooper). Dose - Third
potency. Non-homoeopathic
uses - In acute
articular rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, etc. - Usual
doses, ten to twenty grains every three hour. - Must be
used carefully, as it is often destructive of kidney tissue. - Ordinary
allopathic doses allay the pain of dysmenorrhoea and promote menstrual flow. Natrium
sulphuricum (sulphate
of sodium-glauber's salt) * A liver
remedy, especially indicated for the so-called hydrogenoid constitution,
where the complaints
are such as are due to living in damp houses, basements, cellars. * They are
worse in rainy weather, water in any form. * Feels
every change from dry to wet; cannot even eat plants growing near water, nor
fish. * Always
feels best in warm, dry air. *
Clinically, it has been found a valuable remedy for spinal meningitis, head
symptoms from injuries
to head, mental troubles therefrom. * Every
spring, return of skin affections. * Tendency
to warts. * Fingers
and toes affected. * Chronic
gout.[Lycop.] Mind - Lively
music saddens. -
Melancholy, with periodical attacks of mania. - Suicidal
tendency; must exercise restraint. -
Inability to think. - Dislikes
to speak, or to be spoken to. Head - Occipital
pain. - Piercing
stitches in ears. - Vertigo;
relieved by sweat on head. - Bursting
feeling on coughing. - Hot
feeling on top of head. - Bursting
feeling on coughing. - Hot
feeling on top of head. - Boring
in right temple, preceded by burning in stomach. -
Ill-effects of falls and injuries to the head, and mental troubles arising
therefrom. - Dreams
of running water. Ears - Sticking
pain, earache, lightning-like stitches in damp weather. Nose - Nasal
catarrh, with thick, yellow discharge and salty mucus. - Coryza. -
Epistaxis. -
Ethmoiditis. Eyes -
Conjunctiva yellow. - Granular
lids. -
Photophobia. [Graphites.] Mouth - Slimy,
thick, tenacious, white mucus. - Bitter
taste, blisters on palate. Throat - Thick,
yellow mucus, drops from posterior nares. Stomach - Vomits
sour. - Brown,
bitter coating on tongue. - Yellow
complexion. - Thirst
for something cold. - Bilious
vomiting, acid dyspepsia, with heartburn and flatulence. Abdomen - Duodenal
catarrh; hepatitis; icterus and vomiting of bile; liver sore to touch, with
sharp, stitching
pains; cannot bear tight clothing around waist, worse, lying on left side. -
Flatulency; wind colic in ascending colon; worse, before breakfast. - Burning
in abdomen and anus. - Bruised
pain and urging to stool. -
Diarrhoea yellow, watery stools. - Loose
morning stools, worse, after spell of wet weather. - Stools
involuntary, when passing flatus. - Great
size of the faecal mass. Urine - Loaded
with bile. -
Brisk-dust sediment. -
Excessive secretion. -
Diabetes. Female -
Nosebleed during menses, which are acrid and profuse. - Burning
in pharynx during menstruation. - Herpetic
vulvitis. -
Leucorrhoea yellowish-green, following gonorrhoea in female. -
Leucorrhoea with hoarseness. Male -
Condylomata; soft, fleshy excrescences; greenish discharges. -
Gonorrhoea; discharge thick, greenish; little pain. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea, during damp weather. - Must
hold chest when coughing. - Humid
asthma; rattling in chest, at 4 and 5 a.m. - Cough,
with thick ropy, greenish expectoration; chest feels all gone. - Constant
desire to take deep, long breath. - Asthma
in children, as a constitutional remedy. - Delayed
resolution in pneumonia. - Springs
up in bed the cough hurts so; holds painful side.[Bry.] - Pain
through lower left chest. - Every
fresh cold brings on attack of asthma. Back - Itching
when undressing. - Violent
pains in back of neck, and at base o/ brain. - Piercing
pain between scapulae. - Spinal
meningitis; opisthotonos. Extremities - Swelling
of axillary glands. -
Inflammation around root of nails. - Burning
in soles; oedema of feet; itching between toes. - Gout. - Pain in
limbs, compels frequent change in position. -
Run-arounds. - Pain in
hip-joints, worse left, worse, stooping. -
Stiffness of knees, cracking of joints. -
Rheumatism, worse in damp cold weather. Skin - Itching
while undressing. -
Jaundiced, watery blisters. - Sycotic
excrescences; wart-like red lumps all over body. Modalities - Worse,
music (makes her sad); lying on left side; dampness of basement, damp
weather. - Better,
dry weather, pressure, changing position. Relationship - Compare
: Natrium succinate (5 gr. every 3 hours. Catarrhal jaundice). - Malaria
officinalis-decomposed vegetable matter-(Has evident power to cause the disappearance
of the plasmodium of malaria. Malarial cachexia. General sense of weariness. Spleen
affections. Malaria and rheumatism. Functional hepatic diseases. Sixth
potency and higher.)Natrium
choleinicum-Fel Tauri Depuratum-(constipation; chronic gastric and intestinal
catarrh; cirrhotic liver; diabetes; nape of neck pains; tendency to sleep
after eating; much
flatus; ascites); Momordica-Balsam Apple-(Colic, dysmenorrhoea with gushes of blood.)
Pulmo vulpis-Wolf's lung (persistent shortness of breath causing a paroxysm
of asthma on
the slightest motion. Strong, sonorous bubbling rales. 1x trit.). - Peumus
Boldus-Boldo-(atonic states of stomach and intestinal canal; liver states
following malaria.
Burning weight in region of liver and stomach, bitter taste, languor; abscess
of liver; asthma,
bronchitis, catarrh, oedema of lungs); Natrium iodat. (Incipient rheumatic endocarditis;
chronic bronchitis, rheumatism and tertiary syphilis. Chronic catarrhal affections,
arteriosclerosis. Here various symptoms, as angina pectoris, vertigo,
dyspnoea become
less marked after continued use of 5-10 grs., 3 times a day.) - Natrium
hyposulph. (liver-spots, locally and internally) - ; Sulp.;
Thuja; Merc.: stilling. -
Complementary ; Ars.; Thuja. Dose - First to
twelfth trituration. Niccolum-met.
+ -c. (old abbr.) (metallic
nickel) *
Periodical nervous sick headaches, with asthenopia, weak digestion,
constipation. * Catarrh. * Suits
debilitated, nervous, literary patients, with frequent headaches, dyspepsia
and constipation. Head - Cracking
in cervical vertebrae when moving the head. - Pain on
top as from a nail. - Pressure
on vertex, in morning; worse till noon and in warm room. -
Stitches. - Objects
appear too large. -
Migraine; first on left side. -
Twitching of upper lip. Nose - Violent
sneezing; stopped up. - Nasal
catarrh, with redness and swelling at tip of nose. - Acute
pain at root of nose, extending to vertex and through temples. Throat - Sore,
right side with great tenderness; soreness to touch externally. -
Strangulated feeling. Gastric - Gone,
empty feeling in epigastrium, without desire for food. - Acute
gastralgia with pains extending to shoulder. - Thirst
and intense hiccough. - Sour,
fetid secretions ooze from molar teeth. -
Diarrhoea and tenesmus after milk. Female - Menses
late, scanty, with great debility and burning in eyes. - Profuse
leucorrhoea; worse, after urinating [Mag. mur., Plat.]; also worse after
menses. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Dry,
hacking cough, with stitches in chest. - Obliged
to set up and hold head. Must put arms on thighs, when coughing. Skin - Itching
all over, worse on neck, not relieved by scratching. Modalities - Worse,
periodically, every two weeks; yearly, forenoon. - Better,
in evening. Dose - Third
trituration. Niccolum
sulphuricum (sulphate
of nickel) * Useful
in climacteric disturbances. * Periodic
neuralgias of malarial origin. * Urine
and saliva increased. * Coppery
taste. * Weak,
asthenopic literally persons with weak digestion and constipation, are worse
in morning
and suffer from periodic headaches and hoarseness. Head - Nervous,
uneasy, desire to recline, tired, cannot settle down to any occupation. - Periodic
headaches, occipital pain, extending down to spine, worse lying on back; sore
pain in eyes. Back - Stiff,
numb sensation, worse in neck. - Spine
sore. - Awakened
in morning with burning soles, Spinal pains, legs and arms heavy and weak, cannot lie
on back. Female - Dull
aching in ovaries, with sensation as if menses appear. - Hot
flashes, followed by perspiration on parts touching each other, when
separated become dry. Dose - Second
trituration. Nitricum
acidum (nitric
acid) * Selects
for its special seat of action the outlets of the body where the mucous
membrane and skin
meet; these pain as from splinters. Sticking pains. * Marked
improvement of all symptoms while riding in a carriage. * Acts
best on the dark complexioned and past middle life. *
Syphilis, after abuse of Mercury. * Pains
appear and disappear quickly. [Bell.] *
Hydrogenoid constitution. * Sycotic
remedy. Blisters
and ulcers in mouth, tongue, genitals; bleed easily. Fissures,
with pain during stool, as if rectum were torn. All
discharges very offensive, especially urine, faeces, and perspiration. Persons
who have chronic diseases, and take cold easily and disposed to diarrhoea. Excessive
physical irritability. Cachexia,
due to syphilis, scrofula, intermittent fever with liver involvement and
anaemia, etc. Gravel ;
arthritis. Capillary
bleeding after curettage. Mind -
Irritable, hateful, vindictive, headstrong. - Hopeless
despair. -
Sensitive to noise, pain, touch, jar. - Fear of
death. Head -
Sensation of a band around head. - Headache
from pressure of hat; full feeling; worse from street noises. - Hair
falls out. - Scalp
sensitive. Ears -
Difficult hearing; better by riding in carriage or train. - Very
sensitive to noise, as the rattle of wagons over pavements. [Coff.; Nux.] - Cracking
in ears when chewing. Eyes - Double
vision; sharp, sticking pains. -
Ulceration of cornea. -
Gonorrhoeal ophthalmia, photophobia, constant lachrymation. -
Syphilitic iritis. Nose - Ozaena. - Green
casts from nose every morning. - Coryza,
with sore and bleeding nostrils. - Tip red. -
Stitches, as of a splinter in nose. - Caries
of mastoid. Nosebleed, with chest affections. - Chronic
nasal catarrh, with yellow, offensive, corrosive discharge. - Nasal
diphtheria, with watery and exceedingly excoriating discharge. Mouth - Putrid
breath. -
Salivation. - Bleeding
of gums. - Painful
pimples on the sides of the tongue. - Tongue
clean, red and wet with center furrow. - Teeth
become loose; gums soft and spongy. - Ulcers
in soft palate, with sharp, splinter-like pains. -
Salivation and fetor oris. - Bloody
saliva. Throat - Dry. - Pain
into ears. - Hawks
mucus constantly. - White
patches and sharp points, as from splinters, on swallowing. Stomach - Great
hunger, with sweetish taste. - Longing
for indigestible things-chalk, earth, etc. - Pain in
cardiac orifice. -
Dyspepsia with excess of oxalic acid, uric acid and phosphates in urine and
great mental depression. - Loves
fat and salt. [Sulph.] Abdomen - Great
straining, but little passes, Rectum feels torn. - Bowels
constipated, with fissures in rectum. - Tearing
pains during stools. - Violent
cutting pains after stools, lasting for hours. [Ratanh.] Haemorrhages from
bowels, profuse,
bright. -
Prolapsus ani. -
Haemorrhoids bleed easily. -
Diarrhoea, slimy and offensive. - After
stools, irritable and exhausted. - Colic
relieved from tightening clothes. -
Jaundice, aching in liver. Urine - Scanty,
dark, offensive. - Smells
like horse's urine. - Cold on
passing. - Burning
and stinging. - Urine
bloody and albuminous. -
Alternation of cloudy, phosphatic urine with profuse urinary secretion in old
prostatic cases. Male - Soreness
and burning in glans and beneath prepuce. - Ulcers;
burn and sting; exude, offensive matter. Female - External
parts sore, with ulcers. [Hep.: Merc.; Thuja.] -
Leucorrhoea brown, flesh-colored, watery, or stringy, offensive. - Hair on
genitals falls out. [Natr.m. , Zinc.] - Uterine
haemorrhages. - Menses
early, profuse, like muddy water, with pain in back, hips and thighs. - Stitches
through vagina. -
Metrorrhagia after parturition. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Aphonia,
with dry hacking cough, from tickling in larynx and pit of stomach. - Soreness
at lower end of sternum. - Short
breath on going upstairs. [Ars.; Calc.] Cough during sleep. [Cham.] Extremities - Fetid
foot-sweat, causing soreness of toes, with sticking pain; chilblains on toes. - Sweating
of palms, hands; cold, blue nails. -
Offensive sweat in axillae at night. Skin - Warts,
large jagged; bleed on washing. - Ulcers
bleed easily, sensitive; splinter-like pains; zigzag, irregular edges; base
looks like raw flesh. - Exuberant
granulations. - Black
pores on face, papules worse on forehead. Modalities - Worse,
evening and night, cold climate, and also hot weather. - Better,
while riding in carriage. [Reverse : Cocculus.] Relationship -
Complementary : Ars.; Calad.; Lac can.; Sepia. - Inimical
: Lach. - Compare
: Merc.; Kali.; Thuja; Hepar; Calc. Dose - Sixth
potency. - As the
nitric acid patient begins to improve skin symptoms may appear for a time, a favorable
indication. Nitri
spiritus dulcis (sweet
spirits of nitre) *
Sensorial apathy in low fevers when there is stupor, difficulty of arousing
patient, is met by this
remedy. * Dry
skin, nausea, flatulence. * Salty
taste. *
Ill-effects of salt (halophagia). (Ars.; Phos.) * Catching
cold in stormy weather. * Acute
nephritis following Scarlet fever. * Dropsy. * Is an
excellent diuretic. Face -
Prosopalgia, with photophobia. - Burning
in cheeks, and vomiting, followed by lassitude. - Boring
in facial bones; in angles of lower jaw. - Very sensitive
to cold. Respiratory - Very
rapid breathing by going only a short walk. - Painful
constriction beneath sternum. Modalities - Worse,
from mental disturbance, during winter and spring. Relationship -
Increases the action of Digitalis. - Compare
: Phos. ac.; Lycop. Dose - A few
drops of the pure spirits in water every two or three hours. Nitromuriaticum
acidum (aqua
regia) * Almost a
specific in Oxaluria. * Removes
the distressing skin symptoms resembling psoriasis. * Three to
five drops three times a day. *
So-called bilious conditions; torpid liver, hepatitis and early cirrhosis of
liver. * More
adapted to hepatic torpor and gastric catarrh common in hot and damp climates
and aggravated
by meat eating and alcohol (Hale). *
Constricted anus. * Gravel. Mouth - Gums
bleed easily. -
Ptyalism. - Constant
drooling at night.[Merc.] Cankers; small, superficial ulceration over inside
of mouth and
tongue. - Metallic
taste. [Cupr. met.] Stomach - Sour
eructations, with empty hungry feeling in stomach; not relieved by eating. -
Salivation, worse at night. Stool -
Constipated, with ineffectual urging. -
Sphincter constricted. - Anus
moist and sore. Urine - Cloudy. - Burning
in urethra. -
Oxaluria. Dose - Five to
ten drops, well diluted. Nuphar
luteum (yellow
pond-lily) * Produces
nervous weakness, with marked symptoms in the sexual sphere. Male - Complete
absence of sexual desire; parts relaxed; penis retracted. -
Impotency, with involuntary emissions during stool, when urinating. -
Spermatorrhoea. - Pain in
testicles and penis. Stool -
Entero-colitis. - Yellow
diarrhoea; worse in the morning. -
Diarrhoea during typhoid. Relationship - Compare
: in sexual weakness; Agnus; Kali brom.; Lycop.; Selen.; Yohimbin. - In
diarrhoea : Chelid.; Gambog.; Sulph., Nymphoea odorata-Sweet Water
Lily-(early morning
diarrhoea, backache); acrid leucorrhoea, offensive ulcers; bronchorrhoea;
ulcerative sore
throat. Dose - Tincture
to sixth potency. Nux
moschata (nutmeg) * Marked
tendency to fainting fits, with heart failure. * Cold
extremities, extreme dryness of mucous membranes and skin. * Strange
feeling, with irresistible drowsiness. *
Indicanuria. * General
inclination to become unconscious during acute attacks. *
Lypothymia. [Ignatia.] * Staggers
on trying to walk. Mind -
Changeable; laughing and crying. -
Confused, impaired memory. -
Bewildered sense, as in a dream. - Thinks
she has two heads. Head - Vertigo
when walking in open air; aches from eating a little too much. - Feeling
of expansion, with sleepiness. -
Pulsating in head. - Cracking
sensation in head. -
Sensitive to slightest touch in a draught of air. - Bursting
headache; better hard pressure. Eyes - Objects
look larger, very distant, or vanish. - Motes
before eyes. -
Mydriasis. Nose -
Oversensitive to smell; nosebleed, dark blood; dry, stopped up. Mouth - Very
dry. - Tongue
adheres to roof of mouth; but no desire for water. - Saliva
like cotton. [Eerb.] -
Toothache in pregnancy. - Tongue
numb, paralyzed. - Dryness
of throat. Stomach -
Excessively bloated. Flatulent dyspepsia. -
Hiccough, and craving for highly-seasoned food. -
Retrocession of gout to stomach. Abdomen -
Paralytic weakness of intestines. -
Enormously distended. - Stool is
soft, and yet is unable to expel it, even with long straining. [Alum.] -
Faintness during or after stool. -
Protruding piles. Female - Uterine
haemorrhage. - Menses
too long, dark, thick. -
Leucorrhoea muddy and bloody. -
Suppression, with persistent fainting attacks and sleepiness. [Kali c.] - Variableness
of menstruation irregularity of time and quantity. Respiratory - Loss of
voice from walking against the wind. [Hep.] - Cough
when getting warm in bed. Heart -
Trembling, fluttering. -
Sensation as if something grasped heart. -
Palpitation; pulse intermits. Extremities - Pain in
right hip to knee; worse, motion, especially going upstairs. -
Rheumatism from getting feet wet, from exposure to draughts. -
Rheumatism relieved by dry, warm clothes. - Fatigue
on slight exertion. Sleep - Great
drowsiness. (Indol.) -
Complaints cause sleepiness. Coma. Fever - Chill
begins in left hand. (Carbo.) -
Chilliness and heat without thirst; want of perspiration. Dry skin and of
inner parts, also of eyes,
nose, lips, mouth, tongue, throat, etc. Modalities - Worse,
cold moist wind, cold food, cold washing, lying on painful side, motion, jar. - Better,
warmth, dry weather. Relationship - Oleum
myristicae-Oil of Nutmeg-(as a remedy for boils, felons, poisonous ulcers, it
has been used
in the 2x potency); Ornithogalum (flatulence, swollen feeling across lower
chest; whenever
she turns in bed, feels as if a bag of water turned also; gastric ulcer and
cancer). -
Myristica Sebifera (phlegmonous inflammations, hastens suppuration; powerful
antiseptic. Ulcerative
tendency in all tissues. Said to act more powerfully than Hepar and Silica). - Compare
: Nux v.; Puls.; Rhus.; Ign.; Asaf. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Gels.; Valer. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Nux vomica (poison-nut) * Is the
greatest of polychrests, because the bulk of its symptoms correspond in
similarity with those
of the commonest and most frequent of diseases. * It is
frequently the first remedy, indicated after much dosing, establishing a sort
of equilibrium
of forces and counteracting chronic effects. Nux is
pre-eminently the remedy for many of the conditions incident to modern life. The
typical Nux patient is rather thin, spare, quick, active, nervous, and
irritable. He does a
good deal of mental work; has mental strains and leads a sedentary life,
found in prolonged
office work, overstudy, and close application to business, with its cares and anxieties. This
indoor life and mental strain seeks stimulants, coffee, wine, possibly in
excess; or, again, he
hopes to quiet his excitement, by indulging in the sedative effects of
tobacco, if not really a
victim, to the seductive drugs, like opium, etc. These
things are associated with other indulgences; at table, he takes preferably
rich and stimulating
food; wine and women play their part to make him forget the close application
of the day. Late hours
are a consequence; a thick head, dyspepsia, and irritable temper are the next
day's inheritance. Now he
takes some cathartic, liver pills, or mineral water, and soon gets into the
habit of taking these
things, which still further complicate matters. Since
these frailties are more yielded to by men than women. Nux is
pre-eminently a male remedy. These
conditions, produce an irritable, nervous system, hypersensitive and
overimpressionable, which Nux will
do much to soothe and calm. Especially
adapted to digestive disturbances, portal congestion, and hypochondrical
states depending
thereon. Convulsions,
with consciousness; worse, touch, moving. Nux
patients are easily chilled, avoid open air, etc. Nux always
seems to be out of tune; inharmonious spasmodic action. Mind - Very
irritable: sensitive to all impressions. - Ugly,
malicious. - Cannot
bear noises, odors, light, etc. - Does not
want to be touched. - Time
passes too slowly. - Even the
least ailment affects her greatly. - Disposed
to reproach others. - Sullen,
fault-finding. Head - Headache
in occiput or over eyes, with vertigo; brain feels turning in a circle. -
Oversensitiveness. - Vertigo,
with momentary loss of consciousness. -
Intoxicated feeling; worse, morning, mental exertion, tobacco, alcohol,
coffee, open air. - Pressing
pain on vertex, as if a nail driven in. - Vertigo
in morning and after dinner. - Scalp
sensitive. - Frontal
headache, with desire to press the head against something. -
Congestive headache, associated with haemorrhoids. - Headache
in the sunshine. [Glon.; Nat. carb.] Feels distended and sore within, after a debauch. Eyes -
Photophobia; much worse in morning. - Smarting
dry sensation in inner canthi. - Infra-orbital
neuralgia, with watering of eyes. - Optic
nerve atrophy, from habitual use of intoxicants. - Paresis
of ocular muscles; worse, tobacco and stimulants. - Orbital
twitching radiating towards the occiput, Optic neuritis. Ears - Itching
in ear through Eustachian tube. - Auditory
canal dry and sensitive. - Otalgia;
worse in bed. -
Hyperaesthesia of auditory nerves; loud sounds are painful, and anger him. Nose - Stuffed
up, at night especially. - Stuffy
colds, snuffles, after exposure to dry, cold atmosphere; worse, in warm room. - Odors
tend to produce fainting. - Coryza :
fluent in daytime; stuffed up at night and outdoors; or alternates between
nostrils. - Bleeding
in morning. [Bry.] - Acrid
discharge, but with stuffed up feeling. Mouth - Jaws,
contracted. - Small
aphthous ulcers, with bloody saliva. - First
half of tongue clean; posterior covered with deep fur; white, yellow, cracked
edges. - Teeth
ache; worse, cold things. - Gums
swollen, white, and bleeding. Throat - Rough,
scraped feeling. Tickling after waking in morning. -
Sensation of roughness, tightness, and tension. - Pharynx
constricted. - Uvula
swollen. - Stitches
into ear. Stomach - Sour
taste, and nausea in the morning, after eating. Weight and pain in stomach;
worse, eating,
some time after. -
Flatulence and pyrosis. - Sour,
bitter eructations. - Nausea
and vomiting, with much retching. - Ravenous
hunger, especially about a day before an attack of dyspepsia. - Region
of stomach very sensitive to pressure. [Bry.; Ars.] Epigastrium bloated, with pressure s
of a stone, several hours after eating. - Desire
for stimulants. - Loves
fats and tolerates them well. (Puls. opposite.) -
Dyspepsia from drinking strong coffee. -
Difficult belching of gas. - Wants to
vomit, but cannot. Abdomen - Bruised
soreness of abdominal walls. [Apis.; Sulph.] Flatulent distension, with
spasmodic colic. - Colic
from uncovering. - Liver
engorged, with stitches and soreness. - Colic,
with upward pressure, causing short breath, and desire for stool. - Weakness
of abdominal ring region. -
Strangulated hernia. [Op.] - Forcing
in lower abdomen towards genitals. -
Umbilical hernia of infants. Stool -
Constipation, with frequent ineffectual urging, incomplete and
unsatisfactory; feeling as if part
remained unexpelled. -
Constriction of rectum. -
Irregular, peristaltic action; hence frequent ineffectual desire, or passing
but small quantities at each
attempt. Absence of all desire for defecation is a contra-indication. -
Alternate constipation and diarrhoea-after abuse of purgatives. - Urging
to stool felt throughout abdomen. - Itching,
blind haemorrhoids, with ineffectual urging to stool; very painful; fater
drastic drugs. -
Diarrhoea after a debauch; worse, morning. - Frequent
small evacuations. - Scanty
stool, with much urging. -
Dysentery; stools relieve pains for a time. Constant uneasiness in rectum. -
Diarrhoea, with jaundice. [Dig.] Urine -
Irritable bladder; from spasmodic sphincter. - Frequent
calls; little and often. -
Haematuria. [Ipec.; Tereb.] -
Ineffectual urging, spasmodic and strangury. - Renal
colic extending to genitals, with dribbling urine. - While
urinating, itching in urethra and pain in neck of bladder. Male - Easily
excited desire. -
Emissions from high living. - Bad
effects of sexual excesses. -
Constrictive pain in testicles. -
Orchitis. [Hama.; Puls.] -
Spermatorrhoea, with dreams, backache, burning in spine, weakness and
irritability. Female - Menses
too early, lasts too long; always irregular, blood black [Cycl.; Lach.;
Puls.] with faint
spells. -
Prolapsus uteri. Dysmenorrhoea, with pain in sacrum, and constant urging to
stool. -
Inefficient labor-pains; extend to rectum, with desire for stool and frequent
urination. [Lil.] - Desire
too strong. -
Metrorrhagia, with sensation as if bowels wanted to move. Respiratory -
Catarrhal hoarseness, with scraping in throat. -
Spasmodic constriction. - Asthma,
with fullness in stomach, morning or after eating. - Cough,
with sensation as if something were torn loose in chest. - Shallow
respiration. Oppressed breathing. - Tight,
dry hacking cough; at times with bloody expectoration. - Cough
brings on bursting headache and bruised pain in epigastric region. Back - Backache
in lumbar region. - Burning
in spine; worse, 3 to 4 a.m. -
Cervico-brachial neuralgia; worse, touch. - Must
situp in order to turn in bed. - Bruised
pain below scapulae. - Sitting
is painful. Extremities - Arms and
hands go to sleep. - Paresis
of arms, with shocks. - Legs
numb; feel paralyzed; cramps in calves and soles. - Partial
paralysis, from overexertion or getting soaked. [Rhus.] - Cracking
in knee-joints during motion. - Drags
his feet when walking. -
Sensation of sudden loss of power of arms and legs in the morning. Sleep - Cannot
sleep after 3 a.m. until towards morning; awakes feeling wretchedly. - Drowsy
after meals, and in early evening. - Dreams
full of bustle and hurry. - Better
after a short sleep, unless aroused. Skin - Body
burning hot, especially face; yet cannot move or uncover without feeling
chilly. -
Urticaria, with gastric derangement. - Acne;
skin red and blotchy. Fever - Cold
stage predominates. -
Paroxysms anticipate in morning. -
Excessive rigor, with blueness of finger-nails. - Aching
in limbs and back, and gastric symptoms. - Chilly;
must be covered in every stage of fever. -
Perspiration sour; only one side of body. -
Chilliness on being uncovered, yet he does not allow being covered. - Dry heat
of the body. Modalities - Worse,
morning, mental exertion, after eating, touch, spices, stimulants, narcotics,
dry weather,
cold. - Better,
from a nap, if allowed to finish it; in evening, while at rest, in damp, wet
weather [Caust.],
strong pressure. Relationship - Nux
seeds contain copper, notice the cramp-causing proclivites of both. -
Complementary; Sulphur; Sepia. - Inimical
: Zinc. - Compare
: Strychnia. - Compare
: Kali carb.; Hydr.; Bry.; Lyc.; Graph. -
Antidotes : Coff.; Ignat.; Cocc. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency and higher. - Nut is
said to act best given in the evening. Nyctanthes
arbor tristis (paghala-malli
- sad tree) * Bilious
and obstinate remittent fever; sciatica; rheumatism. *
Constipation of children. Head - Anxious
and restless; dull headache. - Tongue
coated. Stomach - Burning
sensation, better cold application. - Thirst,
better vomiting. Abdomen -
Tenderness of liver. - Profuse,
bilious stool, with nausea. -
Constipation. Fever - Thirst,
before and during chill and heat; better vomiting as close of chill; sweat no
marked. Dose -
Tincture, drop doses. Ocimum
canum (brazilian
alfavaca) * Is to be
remembered in diseases of the kidneys, bladder and urethra. * Uric
acid diathesis. * Red sand
in the urine is its chief characteristic, and frequently verified. * Swelling
of glands, inguinal and mammary. * Renal
colic, especially right side. * Symptoms
of renal calculus are pronounced. Urine - High
acidity, formation of spike crystals of uric acid. - Turbid,
thick, purulent, bloody; brick-dust red or yellow sediment. Odor of musk.
Pain in ureters. - Cramps
in kidneys. Male - Heat and
swelling of left testicle. Female - Valva
swollen; darting pain in labia. - Nipples
painful to least contact. - Breasts
feel full and tense; itching. -
Prolapsus vaginae. Relationship - Compare
: Berb.; Hedeoma; Lycop.; Pareir.; Urtica. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Oenanthe
crocata (water
dropwart) *
Epileptiform convulsions; worse, during menstruation and pregnancy. *
Puerperal eclampsia; uraemic convulsions. * Burning
in throat and stomach, nausea and vomiting. * Red
spots in face. *
Convulsive facial twitching. * Skin
affections, especially lepra and ichthyosis. Head - Pains
all over head, dizzy. - Sudden
and complete unconsciousness. - Furious
delirium, giddiness. -
Countenance livid, eyes fixed, pupils dilated, convulsive twitching of facial
muscles, trismus,
foaming at mouth, locked jaws. - Much
yawning. - Tendency
to cry over little things. Respiratory - Tickling
cough, with rattling in the lower part of the chest, and thick, frothy
expectoration. - Heavy,
spasmodic, stertorous breathing. Extremities -
Convulsions; opisthotonos. - Pain
along crural and sciatic nerves, commencing in back. - Cold
hands and feet. - Numbness
of hand and foot. Relationship - Compare
: Cicuta; Kali brom. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Oleander (rose-laurel) * Has a
marked action on the skin, heart and nervous system, producing and curing
paralytic conditions
with cramp-like contractions of upper extremities. * Hemiplegia. *
Difficult articulation. Mind - Memory
weak; slow perception. -
Melancholy, with obstinate constipation. Head - Vertigo
and diplopia, when looking down. - Vertigo,
when looking fixedly at an object, and on rising in bed. - Pain in
brain, as if head would burst. - Numb
feeling. - Dull,
unable to think. -
Indolence. - Eruption
on scalp. - Humid,
fetid spots behind ears [Graph.; Petrol.] and occiput, with red, rough,
herpetic spots in front. -
Corrosive itching on forehead and edge of hair; worse, heat. Eyes - Can see
objects only when looking at them sideways. - Eyes
water on reading. - Double
vision. -
Sensation as if eyes were drawn back into the head. Face - Pale,
sunken, with blue rings around eyes. [Phos. ac.] Stomach - Canine hunger,
with hurried eating, without appetite. - Thirst. - Empty
belching. - Vomiting
of food; greenish water. -
Throbbing in pit. Abdomen -
Borborygmus, with profuse, fetid flatus. - Gnawing
around navel. -
Ineffectual urging. -
Undigested faeces. Stool passes when emitting flatus. - Burning
pain in anus. Chest -
Oppression as from a weight; asthmatic when lying down. -
Palpitation, with weakness and empty feeling in chest. -
Dyspnoea. - Obtuse
stitches in chest. Extremities - Weakness
of lower limbs. -
Paralysis of legs and feet. - Want of
animal heat in limbs. - Cold
feet. - Painless
paralysis. - Constant
cold feet. -
Swelling, burning stiffness of fingers. - Veins
and hands swollen. - Oedema. -
Stiffness of joints. Skin - Itching,
scurfy pimples; herpes; sensitive and numb. -
Nocturnal burning. - Very
sensitive skin; slightest friction causes soreness and chapping. - Violent
itching eruption, bleeding, oozing; want of perspiration. -
Pruritus, especially of scalp, which is sensitive. Modalities - Worse,
undressing, rest, friction of clothes. Relationship - Compare
: Con.; Nat.m. ; Rhus; Caust.; Lathyr. - Oleander
contains Oleandrin and also Nerein which latter is said to be closely related
if not identical
with Digitalin. - The
pulse becomes slower, more regular, more powerful. -
Diuresis; palpitation, oedema and dyspnoea of valvular disease disappear. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Sulph. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Oleum
animale aethereum (dippel's
animal oil) * Acts on
the nervous system, especially on pneumo-gastric region. * Useful
in migraine and neuralgia of spermatic cord. * Burning
pains and stitches. *
"Pulled upward" and "from behind forward" pains. Head - Tearing
pain, with sadness and irritability; worse after dinner; relieved by rubbing. - Itching,
burning vesicles; better, friction. - Malar
bones feel pulled forcibly upward. - Migraine
with polyuria. Eyes - Smarting
in eyes; misty vision. -
Glistening bodies before eyes. -
Lachrymation when eating. -
Short-sighted. -
Twitching of lids. [Agar.] Nose - Watery,
excoriating discharge; worse in open air. Face - Feels
drawn. -
Cramp-like pains. -
Twitching of lips. - Malar
bone feels pulled upward. -
Toothache, better pressing teeth together. Mouth - Bites
cheek while eating. [Caust.] - Tongue
feels sore. - Greasy
feeling in mouth. Throat - Sore,
dry, constricted. - Air
feels cold. Stomach -
Sensation as if water were in stomach; of coldness, of constriction, and of
burning; better, eructations. Abdomen -
Flatulence and rumbling. - Ineffectual
urging stool, with burning in anus. - After
stool, bruised pain in abdomen. Urine -
Polyuria. - Greenish
urine, frequent and urgent want to urinate, with tenesmus and scanty
emission. - Itching
in urethra. Male - Desire
increased; ejaculation too soon. - Pain
along spermatic cord to testicles. -
Testicles feel seized and pulled forcibly upward; worse, right. - Pressure
in the perineum. -
Prostatic hypertrophy. Female - Early
and scanty menstruation; flow black. Respiratory - Chest
feels constricted. - Asthma
from suppressed foot-sweat. -
Oppression. - Stitches
in breast from behind forward. Extremities - Sprained
feeling in small of back. - Cracking
of vertebrae on raising head. [Aloe, Nat.c. , Thuj.] -
Restlessness. -
Rheumatic pain in shoulders. -
Fish-brine odor of sweat of heels. Modalities - Worse,
after eating, from 2 to 9 p.m. - Better,
by rubbing, eructation, open air. Relationship - Compare
: Puls.; Ars.; Silic.; Sepia. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Op. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency and higher. Oleum
jecoris aselli (cod-liver
oil) *
Internally, a nutrient and a hepatic and pancreatic remedy. (Burnett.) *
Emaciation, lassitude, scrofulous diseases, rheumatic affections. * Atrophy
of infants; emaciation with hot hands and head; restless and feverish at
night. * Pains in
liver region. *
Tuberculosis in the beginning. Chest -
Hoarseness. - Sharp
stitching pains. - Burning
spots. - Dry,
hacking, tickling cough, especially at night. -
Whooping-cough in miserable, scrofulous children. - Here
give drop doses, increasing daily one drop up to twelve, then descend in the
same way (Dahlke). - Soreness
through chest. -
Haemoptysis. [Acalypha; Millef.] -
Palpitation, accompanies other symptoms. -
Yellowness. - Children
who cannot take milk. Extremities - Aching
in elbows and knees, in sacrum. - Chronic
rheumatism, with rigid muscles and tendons. - Burning
in palms. Fever -
Constantly chilly towards evening. - Hectic
fever. -
Night-sweats. Relationship - Compare
: Cholesterine; Tubercul.; Phosph.; Iod. - One
litre of Ol. Jecoris contains 0. - 4 gram
Iod. - Gadus
morrhua- Cod-(frequent breathing, with flapping of alae nasi; rush of blood
to chest; pain in
lungs and cough; dry heat in palms.) Dose - First to
third trituration. - Locally
in ringworm, and nightly rubbing, for dwarfish, emaciated babies. Oleum
santali (oil of
sandalwood) * The
action in the urinary and sexual spheres is most utilizable, especially in
gonorrhoea. * It is
also a stimulating, disinfectant expectorant. * Two or
three drops on sugar will frequently relieve the hacking cough, when but
little sputum is
expectorated. Male - Painful
erections; swelling of the prepuce. - Thick,
yellowish, muco-purulent discharge. - Deep
pain in perineum. Urine -
Frequent, burning, smarting swelling, and redness of meatus. - Stream
small and slow. - Acute
aching in kidney region. -
Sensation of a ball pressing against the urethra; worse, standing. - Gleet,
with profuse, thick discharge; chronic cystitis. Dose - Two to
ten m. in capsules. Oniscus
asellus (wood-louse) * Has
distinct diuretic properties; hence its use in dropsies. *
Asthmatic conditions, with bronchial catarrh. Head - Boring
pain behind right ear in mastoid process. [Caps.] - Violent
pulsation of arteries. [Pothos; Glonoine.] - Painful
pressure above the root of nose. Stomach -
Persistent pressure in cardiac orifice. -
Vomiting. Abdomen -
Distended; meteorism; very severe colic. Urine - Cutting,
burning in urethra. - Tenesmus
of bladder and rectum, with absence of stool and urine. Relationship - Compare
: Pothos. foet.; Canth. Dose - Sixth
potency. Onosmodium
virginianum (false
gromwell) * Want of
power of concentration and co-ordination. * Vertigo,
numbness and muscular prostration. * Marked
association of head and eye symptoms, with muscular tiredness and weariness. A remedy
for migraine. Headaches
from eyestrain and sexual weakness. It
produces diminution of sexual desire in both sexes; hence its
homoeopathicity, in sexual neurasthenia. Depressed
or lost sexual life in women. Neuralgic
pains. General
prostration. Acts as if
born tired. Head - Loss of
memory. - Nose
feels dry. -
Confused. - Dull,
heavy, dizzy, pressing upward in occiput. -
Occipito-frontal pain in morning on waking, chiefly left side. - Pain in
temples and mastoid. [Capsic.] Eyes - Vision
blurred; optic disc hyperaemic, and retinal vessels enlarged. - Strained
feeling in eyes; worse, using eyes. - Eyes
heavy and dull, muscular asthenopia; ocular muscles tense. - Internal
eye muscles paretic. - Pain in
eyeballs between orbit and ball, extending to left temple. Throat - Severe
dryness. -
Discharge from posterior nares. - Raw,
scraping. - Stuffed
feeling in posterior nares. - Symptoms
worse by cold drinks. Abdomen - Craving
for ice-water and cold drinks; wants to drink often. - Abdomen
feels bloated Back - Pain in
dorsal and lumbar regions. - Numbness
and tingling in feet and legs. Chest - Sore,
aching in breasts; feels swollen and sore. - Pain in
heart; pulse, rapid, irregular, weak. Male - Constant
sexual excitement. -
Psychical impotence. - Loss of
desire. - Speedy
emissions. -
Deficient erections. Female - Severe
uterine pains; bearing-down pains; old pains return. - Sexual
desire completely destroyed. - Feels as
if menses would appear. - Aching
in breasts. - Nipples
itch. - Menses
too early and too prolonged. - Soreness
in uterine region. -
Leucorrhoea, yellow, acrid, profuse. Extremities - Pain in
back. - Tired
and numb feeling in legs, popliteal spaces, and below knees. -
Staggering gait. - Sidewalk
seems too high. - Pain in
left scapular region. - Great
muscular weakness and weariness. Modalities - Worse,
from motion, jar, and tight clothing. - Better,
when undressed, when lying down on back, from cold drinks, and eating. Relationship - Compare
: Nat. mur.; Lilium; Gels.; Ruta. Dose -
Thirtieth attenuation. Ovininum (ovarian
extract) *
Suffering following excision of the ovaries. *
Climacteric disturbances generally. * Ovarian
cysts. *
Cutaneous disorders and acne rosacea. * Prurigo. Relationship - Compare
: Orchitinum-Testicular Extract- (after ovariotomy, sexual weakness, senile decay). Dose - Low
triturations. Operculina
turpenthum (nishope) * A remedy
for plague, fevers, diarrhoea. Mind - Delirium
associated with restlessness, loquacity. - Tendency
to escape from bed; ravings, pains cause fainting. - Abdomen. - -Watery
diarrhoea, profuse with sinking sensation, Cholera morbus. -
Haemorrhoids. Skin -
Lymphatic glands enlarged and indurated. - Boils
and slowly suppurating abscesses. Opium (dried
latex of the poppy) *
Hahnemann says that it is much more difficult to estimate the action of Opium
than of almost any
other drug. * The
effects of Opium as shown in the insensibility of the nervous system, the
depression, drowsy
stupor, painlessness, and torpor, the general sluggishness and lack of vital
reaction, constitute
the main indications for the drug when used homoeopathically. * All
complaints are characterized by sopordr. * They are
i painless, and are accompanied by heavy, stupid sleep, stertorous breathing. * Sweaty
skin. * Dark,
mahogany-brown face. * Serous
apoplexy-venous, passive congestion. * Want of
sensitiveness to the action of medicines. *
Reappearance and aggravation from becoming heated. * Opium
lessens voluntary movements, contracts pupils, depresses higher intellectual powers,
lessens self-control and power of concentration, judgement; stimulates the imagination,
checks all secretions except that of the skin. * Want of
susceptibility to remedies even though indicated. * Diseases
that originate from fright. Mind - Patient
wants nothing. - Complete
loss of consciousness; apoplectic state. -
Frightful fancies, daring, gay, bright. - Unable
to understand or appreciate his sufferings. - Thinks
he is not at home. -
Delirious talking, with wide open eyes. Head - Vertigo;
lightness of head in old people. - Dull,
heavy, stupid. -
Delirium. - Vertigo
after fright. - Pain in
back of head; great weight there. [Gels.] - Bursting
feeling. - Complete
insensibility; no mental grasp for anything. -
Paralysis of brain. Eyes -
Half-closed, dilated; pupils insensible, contracted. - Ptosis.
[Gels.; Caust.] - Staring
glassy. Face - Red,
bloated, swollen, dark suffused, hot. - Looks
intoxicated, besotted. [Bapt.; Lach..] -
Spasmodic facial twitching, especially corners of mouth. - Veins of
face distended. - Hanging
down of lower jaw. -
Distorted. Mouth - Dry. - Tongue
black, paralyzed. bloody froth. - Intense
thirst. - Blubbering
op lips. -
Difficult articulation and swallowing. Stomach -
Vomiting, with colic and convulsions. - Faecal
vomiting. -
Incarcerated hernia. - Hungry;
no desire to eat. Abdomen - Hard,
bloated, tympanitic. - Lead
colic. during colic, urging to stool and discharge of hard faeces. Stool -
Obstinate constipation; no desire to go to stool. - Round,
hard, black balls. - Faeces
protrude and recede. [Thuj.; Sil.] -
Spasmodic retention of faeces in small intestines. - Stools
involuntary, black, offensive, frothy. - Violent
pain in rectum, as if pressed asunder. Urine - Slow to
start; feeble stream. - Retained
or involuntary, after fright. - Loss of
power or sensibility of bladder. Female -
Suppressed menses from fright. -
Cessation of labor-pains with coma between paroxysms. -
Threatened abortion and suppression of lochia, from fright, with sopor. - Horrible
labor-like pains in uterus, with urging to stool. Respiratory -
Breathing stops on going to sleep; must be shaken to start it again.
[Grindelia.] - Hoarse. - Deep
snoring; rattling, stertorous breathing. -
Difficult, intermittent, deep, unequal respiration. - Heat in
chest; burning about heart. - Cough,
with dyspnoea and blue face; with bloody expectoration. Sleep - Great
drowsiness. [Gels, ; Nux mosch.] - Falls
into a heavy stupid sleep. - Profound
coma. - Loss of
breath on falling asleep. [Grind.] - Coma
vigil. - Picking
at bedclothes. - Very
sleepy, but cannot go to sleep. - Distant
noise, cocks crowing, etc., keep him awake. - Child
dreams of cats, dogs, black forms. - Bed
feels so hot cannot lie on it. -
Pleasant, fantastic, amorous dreams. - Shaking
chill; then heat, with sleep and sweat. - Thirst
only during heat. Fever - Pulse
full and slow. - Heat
extending over body. - Hot
perspiration. - Fever
characterized by stupor, snoring respiration, twitching of limbs, intense
thirst and sleepiness. - General
low temperature with inclination to stupor. Back and
extremities -
Opisthotonos. - Swollen
viens of neck. - Painless
paralysis. [Oleand.d. ] -
Twitching of limbs. -
Numbness. - Jerks as
if flexors were overacting. -
Convulsions; worse from glare of light; coldness of limbs. Skin - Hot,
damp, sweating, Constant desire to uncover. - Hot
perspiration over whole body except lower limbs. Modalities - Worse,
heat, during and after sleep. [Apis; Lach.d. ] - Better,
cold things, constant walking. Relationship - Compare
: Apis; Bell.; Gels.; Nux mosch; Morphinum (extreme susceptibility to pain; twitching;
tympanities; much itching); Codein (dry, teasing, incessant cough; twitching
of muscles,
especially those of eyelids); Eschscholtzia -Cal California Poppy-(a harmless soporific). - Antidote
: Acute Opium poisoning. - Atropin
and Black Coffee. - Chronic
Opium poisoning. - Ipecac;
Nux; Passiflora. Berberis is useful to counteract opium habit. Dose - Third to
thirtieth and 200th potency. Non-homoeopathic
preparations and uses -
Palliative only in great pain, sleeplessness, peritonitis, and to check
excess secretion in diarrhoea,
diabetes, etc. - Opium
(crude). -
-Official dose, 1 grain. - Laudanum
(tincture)-Dose, 5 to 20 drops. - Extract
of Opium 1/4 to 1 grain. -
Paregoric-Tinctura Camphora Composita. - Contains
in each dram 1/4 grain of Opium equal to 1/30 grain of Morphine. - Dose 1/2
to 1 fluid dram for adults. - For an
infant 3 to 5 drops. - Dover's
Powder consists of Opium, Ipecac and Sulphate of Potash. - It
contains 10% each of Opium and Ipecac. - Dose 5
to 15 grains. -
Morphine-1/8 to 1/4 grain. -
Magendie's solution-16 grains to 1 oz. or 5 drops equal to 1/6 grain. -
Codein-1/2 to 1 grain. -
Apomorphia- 1/20 to 1/10 grain hypodermically. Opuntia
ficus indica (prickly
pear) *
Diarrhoea, with nausea. * Feels as
if bowels were settled down in lower abdomen. * Sick
feeling in lower third of abdomen. *
Enteroptosis with loose and frequent evacuations. Relationship - Compare
; Chaparra amargosa (which Mexican physicians laud as a specific in chronic diarrhoea). - Ricinus
communis (diarrhoea, dysentery, obstinate chronic diarrhoea). Dose - Second
attenuation. Oreodaphne
californica (california
laurel) *
Neuralgic headache, cervico-occipital pain, cerebro-spinal meningitis, atonic
diarrhoea, and intestinal
colic. Head -
Dizziness; worse on stopping or moving. - Head
heavy, eyelids heavy, twitching. - Intense
aching, with pressure at inner angle of of either orbit, generally left,
extending through
brain and across scalp to the base of the occiput; worse light, noise;
better, closing eyes and
perfect quiet. -
Constant, dull ache in cervical and occipital region, extending to scapula
down spine, into the head;
pain into the ears. - Great
heaviness of head, with constant desire to move the head, which does not
relieve. - Drooping
eyelids. -
Twitching. - Atonic diarrhoea. Stomach -
Eructations, with nausea and shuddering. Dose - First to
Third potency. -
Olfaction of the tincture. Origanum
majorana (sweet
marjoram) * Acts on
nervous system generally, and is effective in masturbation and excessively
aroused sexual
impulses. *
Affections of the breasts. [Bufo.] * Desire
for active exercise impelling her to run. Relationship - Compare
: Ferula glauca (in violent sexual excitement in women; icy coldness in
occiput); Plat.;
Valer.; Canth.; Hyos. Dose - Third
potency. Ornithogalum
umbellatum (star of
bethlehem) * To be
considered in chronic gastric and other abdominal indurations, possibly
cancer of intestinal
tract, especially of stomach and caecum. * Center
of action is the pylorus, causing painful contraction with duodenal
distention. Depression
of spirits. Complete
prostration. Feeling of
sickness keeps patient awake at night. Stomach - Tongue
coated. -
Agonizing feeling in chest and stomach, staring from pylorus with flatus that
rolls in balls from one
side to the other, loss of appetite, phlegmy retchings and loss of flesh. - Gastric
ulceration even with haemorrhage. - Pains
increased when food passes pyloric outlet. Vomiting of coffee-g
ground-looking matter. -
Distention of stomach. - Frequent
belching of offensive flatus. - Painful
sinking across epigastrium. Dose - Single
doses of mother tincture and await action. Osmium
metallicum (the
element) *
Irritation and catarrh of respiratory organs. * Eczema. *
Albuminuria. * Pain in
trachea. *
Increases and gives odor to local perspiration. * Causes
adhesion of the nail fold. Head - Feels as
if a band around head. - Falling
off of hair. [Kali carb.; Fluor. ac.] Nose - Coryza,
with full feeling in nose. - Nose and
larynx sensitive to air. - Small
lumps of phlegm from posterior nares. Eyes -
Glaucoma; with iridescent vision. - Violent
supra and infra-orbital neuralgia; violent pains and lachrymation. - Green
colors surround candle-light. -
Conjunctivitis. - Increase
in intra-ocular tension, dim sight, photophobia. Respiratory - Acute
laryngitis; cough and expectoration of tough, stringy mucus. -
Convulsive cough; feels as though membrane were torn from larynx. - Noisy,
dry, hard, caugh, in violent short bursts, coming from low down, shaking the
whole body. - Talking
causes pain in larynx. - Hoarse;
pain in larynx; sore sternum. -
Twitching of fingers, with spasmodic cough. Skin - Eczema,
with pruritus. -
Irritated skin. - Itching
pimples. -
Bromidrosis, sweat in axilla smelling of garlic, worse evening and night. - Fold
remains attached to growing nail. Relationship - Compare
: Argent.; Iridium; Selen.; Mangan. Dose - Sixth
potency. Ostrya
virginica (ironwood) * Of great
value in anaemia from malaria. * Bilious
conditions and intermittent fever. Gastric - Tongue
yellow; coated at the root. - Loss of
appetite. - Frequent
nausea, with dull, frontal headache. -
Sickening pains. Dose - First to
third potency. Ovi
gallinae pellicula (membrane
of egg-shell) * Sudden
pains. *
Bearing-down sensation. *
Intolerance of bands on wrist, arms, waist, etc. * Backache
and pain in left hip. *
Debility. * Pain in
heart and left ovary. Relationship - Compare
: Calc.; Naja; Ova tosta-Tosta proeparata-Roasted egg-shells-Calcarea ovorum- (leucorrhoea
and backache. A feeling as if the spine were broken and wired, or tied
together with a
string. Pain of cancer. Warts). - Also Egg
Vaccine for Asthma. - Much
interest is shown in Dr. Fritz Talbot's method to cure one form of asthma in
children by the use
of egg vaccine. - Asthma
due to susceptibility of the proteid substance in eggs can be cured by
immunizing against
egg poisons by repeated doses of egg white. - After
the skin has been cleansed with soap and alcohol the egg-white is rubbed into
a slight scratch. Oxalicum
acidum (sorrel
acid) * Although
certain oxalates are constant constituents of vegetable food and of the human body, the
acid itself is a violent poison when taken internally, producing
gastro-enteritis, motor
paralysis, collapse, stupor and death. Influences
the spinal cord, and produces motor paralysis. Pains very
violent, in spots (Kali bich.) worse, motion, and thinking of them.
Periodical remissions. Spasmodic
symptoms of throat and chest. Tuberculosis. Head - Sense of
heat. -
Confusion and vertigo. -
Headache, before and during stool. Eyes - Severe
pain in eyes; feel expanded. -
Hyperoesthesia of retina. Stomach - Violent
pain in epigastrium, discharge of flatus relieves. -
Gastralgia, pyrosis, sensation of coldness below epigastrium. - Burning
pain, extending upwards; slightest touch causes excruciating pain. - Bitter
and sour eructation, worse at night. - Cannot
eat strawberries. Abdomen - Pain in
upper part and region of navel two hours after eating, with much flatulence. - Stitches
in liver. - Colic. - Burning
in small spots in abdomen. -
Diarrhoea from coffee. Male - Terrible
neuralgic pains in spermatic cord. -
Testicles feel contused and heavy. - Seminal
vesiculitis. Urinary - Frequent
and copious. - Burning
in urethra and pain in glans when urinating. - Must
urinate when thinking of it. - Urine
contains oxalates. Respiratory - Nervous
aphonia with cardiac derangement. [Coca; Hydrocy. ac.] - Burning
sensation from throat down. -
Breathing spasmodic, with constriction of larynx and chest. -
Hoarseness. Left lung painful. Aphonia. -
Paralysis of the tensors of vocal cord. -
Dyspnoea; short, jerking inspirations. - Sharp
pain through lower region of left lung, extending down to epigastrium. Heart -
Palpitation and dyspnoea in organic heart disease; worse, when thinking of
it. - Pulse
feeble. - Heart
symptoms alternate with aphonia, angina pectoris; sharp, lancinating pain in
left lung coming on
suddenly, depriving of breath. -
Praecordial pains which dart to the left shoulder. - Aortic
insufficiency. Extremities - Numb,
weak, tingling. - Pains
start from spine and extend through extremities. - Drawing
and lancinating pains shooting down extremities. -
Backache; numb, weak, Myelitis. - Muscular
prostration. - Wrist
painful, as if sprained. [Ulmus.] - Lower
extremities blue, cold, insensible. -
Sensation of numbness. - Multiple
cerebral and posterior spinal sclerosis. -
Lancinating pains in various parts; jerking pains. Skin -
Sensitive, smarting and soreness, worse shaving; mottled, marbled in circular
patches. -
Perspires easily. Modalities - Worse,
left side; slightest touch; light; shaving. - Aroused
about 3 a.m. with gastric and abdominal pain. - All
conditions made worse by thinking about self. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Colch.; Arg.; Pic. ac.; Cicer arietinum-Chick-pea-(Lithiasis,
jaundice, liver affections;
diuretic). -
Scolopendra-Centipede-(terrible pains in back and loins, extending down
limbs; return periodically,
commencing in head, to toes. Angina pectoris. Inflammation, pain and
gangrene. Pustules
and abscesses). -
Coesium-(Pain in lumber region and testicle. Headache, darting through
temples. Diarrhoea and colic.
Languor.) - Lime
Water-Antidote to poisoning of Oxal. acid. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Oxydendron
arboreum (sorrel-tree) * A remedy
for dropsy-ascites and anasarca. * Urine
suppressed. * Deranged
portal circulation. *
Prostatic enlargement. * Vesical
calculi. *
Irritation of neck of bladder. * Great
difficulty of breathing. * Tincture. * Compare
:Cerefolius (dropsy, Bright's disease, cystitis). Oxytropis
lamberti (loco-weed) * Marked
action on nervous system. *
Trembling, sensation of emptiness. * Walks
backwards. *
Congestion of spine and paralysis. * Pains
come and go quickly. *
Sphincters relaxed. *
Staggering gait. * Reflexes
lost. Mind - Desires
to be alone. -
Disinclined to work or talk. - Worse,
thinking of symptoms. [Oxalic. ac.] - Mental
depression. - Vertigo.
[Granatum.] Head - Vertigo. - Full,
warm feeling about head. - Feeling
of intoxication, with loss of vision. - Pain in
maxillary bones and masseter muscles. - Mouth
and nose dry. Eyes - Sight
obscured; pupils contracted; do not respond to light. -
Paralysis of nerves and muscles of eyes. Stomach -
Eructations with colicky pains. -
Epigastrium tender. Rectum -
Sphincter seems relaxed. - Stools
slip from anus, like lumps of jelly, mushy. Urine - Urging
to urinate when thinking of it. - Profuse
flow. - Pain in
kidneys. [Berberis.] Male - No
desire or ability. - Pain in
testicles and along spermatic cord and down thighs. Extremities - Pain
along ulnar nerve. - Numb
feeling about spine. -
Staggering gait. - Loss of
co-ordination. - Patellar
tendon reflex lost. - Pains
come and go quickly, but muscles remain sore and stiff. Sleep -
Restless, dreams of quarrel. Modalities - Worse,
thinking of symptoms (mono-maniac tendency). - Worse,
every other day. - Better,
after sleep. Relationship - Compare
: Astrag.; Lathyr.; Oxal. ac.; Baryta (Loco plant is rich in Baryta). - Lolium. Dose - Third
potency and higher. Paeonia
officinalis (peony) * The
rectal and anal symptoms are most important. * Chronic
ulcers on lower parts of body, leg, foot, toe, also breast, rectum. Head - Rush of
blood to head and face. - Nervous. - Vertigo
when moving. - Burning
in eyes and ringing in ears. Rectum - Biting,
itching in anus; orifice swollen. - Burning
in anus after stool; then internal chilliness. - Fistula
ani, diarrhoea, with anal burning and internal chilliness. - Painful
ulcer, oozing offensive moisture on perineum. -
Haemorrhoids, fissures, ulceration of anus and perineum, purple, covered with
crusts. -
Atrocious pains with and after each stool. - Sudden,
pasty diarrhoea, with faintness in abdomen. Chest - Sticking
pain in left chest. - Heat in
chest. - Dull
shooting from front to back through heart. Extremities - Pain in
wrist and fingers; knees and toes. - Weakness
of legs, inhibiting walking. Sleep -
Terrifying dreams, nightmare. Skin -
Sensitive, painful. - Ulcers
below coccyx, around sacrum; varicose veins. - Ulcers
in general, from pressure, bedsores, etc. - Itching,
burning, as from nettles. Relationship - Compare
: Glechoma-Ground Ivy-(rectal symptom). - Hamam.;
Sil.; Aesc.; Ratanh. (great constriction of anus; stools forced with great
effort). -
Antidotes : Ratanh.; Aloe. Dose - Third
potency. Palladium
metallicum (the
metal) * An
ovarian remedy; produces the symptom-complex of chronic Oophoritis. * Useful
where the parenchyma of the gland is not totally destroyed. * Acts
also on mind and skin. * Motor
weakness, averse to exercise. Mind - Weeping
mood. - Love of
approbation. - Pride;
easily offended. - Inclined
to use violent language. - Keeps up
brightly when in company, much exhausted afterwards, and pains aggravated. Head - Feels as
if swung backward and forward. -
Temporo-parietal neuralgia with pain in shoulder. - Pain
across top of head from ear to ear; worse after an evening's entertainment,
with irritability
and sour eructations. - Sallow
complexion. Abdomen - Shooting
pain from navel to pelvis. -
Sensation as if intestines were bitten off. -
Intestines feel strangulated. - Soreness
of abdomen, swelling in right groin. -
Flatulency. Female - Uterine
prolapse and retroversion. - Subacute
pelvic peritonitis, with right-sided pain and backache; menorrhagia. - Cutting
pain in uterus; relieved after stool. - Pain and
swelling in region of right ovary. - Shooting
or burning pain in pelvis and bearing-down; relieved by rubbing. - Soreness
and shooting pain from navel of breast. - Glairy
leucorrhoea. -
Menstrual discharge while nursing. - Stitches
in right breast near nipple. - It is
indicated in that gynaecological condition where the disease had its
inception in the right
ovary, the uterine prolapse and retroversion, the subacute pelvic peritonitis
and concomitant
symptoms being secondary. (F. Aguilar, M.D. ) Extremities -
Pruritus. - Tired
feeling in small of back. -
Fleeting, neuralgic pains in extremities, Heavy and tired in limbs. - Darting
pain from toes to hips. -
Rheumatic pain in right shoulder; in right hip. -
Sciatica. Relationship -
Complementary; Plat. - Compare
: Arg.; Helon.; Lil.; Apis. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Paraffinum (purified
paraffin) * Valuable
in uterine affections. *
Particularly serviceable in constipation. *
Knife-like pains. * Pains
extend from one part to another, and alternate. * Pain in
stomach alternates with pain in throat and spine. Head - Left
side of head and face suffer most; pains stinging and twisting. - Pain as
if a nail were driven in left side of vertex. - Twisting
in left ear. Eyes - Vision
dim; black specks before. - Lids
red. -
Sensation as if there were fat on the eyes. Mouth - Tearing,
twisting pain in teeth down to lower jaw. - Full of
saliva; feels sticky; bitter taste. Stomach - Hungry
all the time. - Pain
across stomach. - Pain in
stomach alternates with pain in throat and spine, extends to chest with
belching. - Fixed
pain in left hypochondrium, as if parts were being twisted. -
Palpitation with stomach pains. Abdomen - Pain in
lower abdomen, extending to genitals, rectum and coccyx; better, sitting. Rectum - Frequent
desire for stool. -
Obstinate constipation in children.[Alumina; Nyctanthes.] Chronic constipation,
with haemorrhoids
and continual urging to stool, without result. Female - Menses
too late, black, abundant. - Milky
leucorrhoea. - Nipples
pain when touched, as if sore inside. - Stabbing
pain in mons veneris. - Very hot
urine with burning pains in vulva. Extremities - Pain in
spine extending to inguinal region and in both loins, when ascending the
stairs. - Feeling
of electric shocks in all joints. -
Wrenching pain in calves, extending into toes, in joints. - Feet
swollen with tearing in ankles and soles. Skin - Burns,
even of third degree, with sloughing and sepsis. - Wash
with sterile water and dry and spray with paraffine, and cover with thin
layer of cotton. - Useful
also in frost bites. Relationship - Compare
: Naphthalin; Petrol.; Kreos.; Eupion. Dose - Lower
triturations and thirtieth potency. Pareira
brava (virgin-vine) * The
urinary symptoms are most important. * Useful
in renal colic, prostatic affections, and catarrh of bladder. *
Sensation as if bladder were distended, with pain. * Pain going
down thigh. Relationship - Compare
: Parietaria (renal calculi; nightmare, patient dreaming of being buried
alive); Chimaphila
(chronic catarrhal congestion following cystitis; acute prostatitis; feeling
of a ball in
perineum when sitting); Fabiana, see Pichi (dysuria; post-gonorrhoeal
complications; gravel;
vesical catarrh); Uva.; Hydrang.; Berber.; Ocim.; Hedeom. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Paris
quadrifolia (one-berry) * Head
symptoms marked and verified. *
Sensation of expansion and consequent tension. * Coldness
of right side of body, left hot. *
Catarrhal complaints, stuffed feeling at root of nose. * Disorder
of sense of touch. Mind -
Imaginary foul smells. - Feels
too large. -
Garrulous, prattling, vivacious. Head -
Sensation as if scalp were contracted and bones scraped. - Soreness
of top of head; cannot brush hair. - Aches,
as from pulling a string from eyes to occiput. -
Occipital headache, with a feeling of weight. - Head
feels very large, expanded. - Scalp
sensitive. - Numb
feeling on left side of head. Eyes -
Affections of the eyebrows. - Eyes
feel heavy, as if they were projected; sensation of a string through
eyeballs. as though lids did
not cover. Face -
Neuralgia; hot stitches in left malar bone, which is very sore. - Has
relieved in inflammation of the antrum, where eye symptoms co-existed. Mouth - Tongue
dry when awaking -Coated white, without thirst, with bitter or diminished
taste. Respiratory - Stuffed
condition and fulness at root of nose. -
Periodical, painless hoarseness. - Cough as
from vapor of sulphur in trachea. - Constant
hawking, on account of viscid, green mucus in larynx and trachea. Extremities - Sense of
weight and weariness in nape of neck and across shoulders. -
Neuralgia, beginning in left intercostal region, and extending into left arm. - Arm
becomes stiff, fingers clenched. -
Neuralgia of coccyx; pulsating, sticking, when sitting. - Fingers
often feel numb. - Numbness
of upper limbs. -
Everything feels rough. Relationship - Compare
: Pastinaca-Parsnip- (Loquacity; delirium tremens; illusions of vision;
intolerance on milk;
Roots used dietetically, cooked in water or as broth or as salad for
consumptives and "kidney
stones".) Calc.; Nux; Rhus. -
Incompatible ; Ferr. phos. - Antidote
: Coff. Dose - Third
potency. Parthenium
hysterophorus (bitter-broom) * A Cuban
remedy for fevers, especially malarial. *
Increased flow of milk. *
Amenorrhoea and general debility. *
Cheyne-Stokes breathing. * After
Quinine. Head - Aches,
extending to nose; feels swelled; pain in frontal eminence. - Eyes
heavy; eyeballs ache. - Ringing
in ears. - Pain at
root of nose; feels swollen. - Aching
in teeth. - Teeth
feel on edge; too long. -
Disordered vision. - Tinnitus
and pain in ears. Abdomen - Pain in
left hypochondrium. - Spleen
affections. Modalities - Worse,
after sleep, sudden motion. - Better,
after rising, and walking about. Relationship - Compare
: China; Ceanoth.; Helianth. Passiflora
incarnata (passion-flower) * An
efficient anti-spasmodic. *
Whooping-cough. * Morphine
habit. * Delirium
tremens. *
Convulsions in children; neuralgia. * Has a
quieting effect on the nervous system. *
Insomnia, produces normal sleep, no disturbance of cerebral functions,
neuroses of children,
worm-fever, teething, spasms. * Tetanus. *
Hysteria; puerperal convulsions. * Painful
diarrhoea. * Acute
mania. * Atonic
condition generally present. * Asthma,
10-30 gtt. every ten minutes for a few doses. * Locally,
in erysipelas. Head - Violent
ache as if top of head would come off-eyes felt as if pushed out. Stomach - Leaden,
dead feeling after or between meals; flatulence and sour eructations. Sleep - Restless
and wakeful, resulting from exhaustion. -
Especially in the feeble, infants and the aged. - Insomnia
of infants and the aged, and the mentally worried, and overworked, with
tendency to
convulsions. -
Nocturnal cough. Dose - Large
doses of mother tincture are required-thirty to sixty drops, repeated several
times. Guarana (guarana) * Contains
a large percentage of Caffein, which may explain its use as a remedy for
certain forms os
sick headache. Head -
Intellectual excitement. - Sick
headache in persons who have used tea and coffee in excess. -
Throbbing headache after use of liquor. Bowels - Stools
profuse, bloody, bright green; flakes inter-mixed; odorless. - Cholera
infantum. Skin -
Chloasmata on temples and arms. -
Urticaria. [Dulc.; Apis; Chloral.] Sleep -
Uncontrollable sleepiness and heaviness of head, with flushed face after
eating. Dose - Must be
given in material doses-fifteen to sixty grains of the powder. Penthorum
sedoides (virginia
stonecrop) * A remedy
for coryza, with rawness and wet feeling in nose. * Throat
feels raw. * Chronic
disorders of mucous membranes, with irritability. * Chronic
post-nasal catarrh; chronic pharyngitis, mucous membrane purple and relaxed. *
Posterior nares feel moist and raw; nose and ears feel full. * Aphonia,
hoarseness, relaxed vocal cords. *
Hypersecretion of mucous membranes. * Itching
of anus and burning in rectum. * Trouble
in pharyngeal vault and Eustachian tube. Nose - Constant
wet feeling in nose, which no amount of blowing will relieve. -
Discharge thick, pus-like, streaked with blood. -
Post-nasal catarrh of puberty. Dose - Not very
active, and better adapted to chronic affections; its use should be persisted
in for some time. - Lower
potencies. Relationship - Compare
: Penthororun often follows Pulsat. Sang.; Hydr. Pertussinum (coqueluchin) * Taken
from the glairy and stringy mucus containing the virus of whooping-cough. *
Introduced by John H. Clarke for the treatment of whooping-cough and other
spasmodic coughs. Relationship - Compare
: Drosera; Corallium; Cuprum; Naphthal; Mephitis; Passiflor.; Coccus Cacti; Magnes.
phos. Dose - The
thirtieth potency. Petroleum (crude
rock-oil) * Strumous
diathesis, especially the dark type, who suffer from catarrhal conditions of
the mucous
membranes, gastric acidity and cutaneous eruptions. Very
marked skin symptoms, acting on sweat and oil glands; Ailments are worse
during the winter
season. Ailments
from riding in cars, carriages, or ships; lingering gastric and lung
troubles; chronic diarrhoea. Chlorosis
in young girls with or without ulceration of the stomach. Mind - Marked
aggravation from mental emotions. - Loses
his way in streets. - Thinks
he is double, or some one else lying alongside. - Feels
that death is near, and must hurry to settle affairs. -
Irritable, easily offended, vexed at everything. -
Low-spirited, with dimness of sight. Head -
Sensitive, as of a cold breeze blowing on it. - Feels
numb, as if made of wood; occiput heavy, as of lead. [Opium.] Vertigo on
rising, felt in
occiput, as if intoxicated, or like sea-sickness. - Moist
eruption on scalp; worse, back and ears. - Scalp
sore to touch, followed by numbness. -
Headache, must hold temples to relieve; provoked by shaking while coughing. - Use
thirtieth. Eyes - Loss of
eyelashes. - Dim
sight; far-sighted; cannot read fine print without glasses; blenorrhoea of
lachrymal sac; marginal
blepharitis. - Canthi
fissured. - Skin
around eyes dry and scurfy. Ears - Noise
unbearable, especially from several people talking together. - Eczema,
intertrigo, etc., in and behind ears, with intense itching. - Parts
sore to touch. - Fissures
in meatus. - Dry
catarrh, with deafness and noises. - Ringing
and cracking in ears. - Chronic
Eustachian catarrh. -
Diminished hearing. Nose - Nostrils
ulcerated, cracked, burn; tip of nose itches. -
Epistaxis. - Ozaena,
with scabs and muco-purulent discharge. Face - Dry;
feels constricted, as if covered with albumin. Stomach -
Heartburn; hot, sharp, sour eructation. -
Distention. - Feeling
of great emptiness. - Strong
aversion to fat food, meat; worse, eating cabbage. - Hunger,
immediately after stool. - Nausea,
with accumulation of water in mouth. -
Gastralgia when stomach is empty; relieved by constant eating. [Anac.; Sep.] - Ravenous
hunger. - Must
rise at night and eat. [Psorin.] - Odor of
garlic. Abdomen - Diarrhoea
only in the daytime; watery, gushing and Itching of anus. - After
cabbage; with empty feeling of stomach. Male - Herpetic
eruption on perineum. - Prostate
inflamed and swollen. - Itching
in urethra. Female - Before
menses, throbbing in head. [Kreos.] -
Leucorrhoea, profuse, albuminous. [Alum.; Bor.; Bov.; Calc. p.] - Genitals
sore and moist. -
Sensation of moisture. [Eup. purp.] - Itching
and mealy coating of nipple. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. [Carbo; Caust.; Phos.] - dry
cough and oppression of chest; worse, cold air. - Dry
cough at night, coming deep from chest. - Croup
and laryngeal diphtheria. Heart -
Sensation of coldness. [Carb. an.; Nat. mur.] -
Fainting, with ebullitions, heat and palpitation. Back - Pain in
nape of neck, stiff and painful. - Weakness
in small of back. - Coccyx
painful. Extremities - Chronic
sprains. - Fetid
sweat in axillae. - Knees
stiff. - Tips of
fingers rough, cracked, fissured every winter. - Scalding
sensation in knee. - Cracking
in joints. Skin - Itching
at night. -
Chilblains, moist, itch and burn. -
Bed-sores. - Skin
dry, constricted, very sensitive, rough and cracked, leathery. - Herpes. -
Slightest scratch makes skin suppurate. [Hepar.] -
Intertrigo; psoriasis of hands. - Thick,
greenish crusts, burning and itching; redness, raw; cracks bleed easily. - Eczema. - Rhagades
worse in winter. Fever -
Chilliness, followed by sweat. - Flushes
of heat, particularly of the face and head; worse at night. -
Perspiration on feet and axillae. Modalities - Worse,
dampness, before and during a thunder-storm, from riding in cars, passive
motion; in winter,
eating, from mental states. - Better,
warm air; lying with head high; dry weather. Relationship - Compare
: Carbo; Graph.; Sulph.; Phos. -
Complementary : Sepia. -
Antidotes : Nux; Coccul. Dose - Third to
thirtieth and higher potencies. - Material
doses often better. Petroselinum
sativum (parsley) * The
urinary symptoms give the keynotes for this remedy. * Piles
with much itching. Urinary - Burning,
tingling, from perineum throughout whole urethra; sudden urging, to urinate; frequent,
voluptuous tickling in fossa navicularis. -
Gonorrhoea; sudden, irresistible desire to urinate; intense biting, itching,
deep in urethra; milky
discharge. Stomach - Thirsty
and hungry, but desire fails on beginning to eat or drink. Relationship - Compare
: Apiol-the active principle of Parsley-(in dysmenorrhoea); Canth.; Sars. : Cannab.;
Merc. Dose - First to
third potency. Phaseolus
nanus (dwarf-bean) * Heart
symptoms quite pronounce. *
Diabetes. Head - Aches
chiefly in forehead or orbits from fullness of brain; worse any movement or
mental exertion. Eyes - Pupils
dilated, insensible to light. - Eyeballs
painful to touch. Chest -
Breathing slow and sighing. - Pulse
rapid. -
Palpitation. - Sick
feeling about heart, with weak pulse. - Right
ribs sore. -
Dropsical effusion into pleura or pericardium. Urinary - Diabetic
urine. Heart - Fearful
palpitation and feeling that death is approaching. Relationship - Compare
: Crataeg.; Lach. Dose - Sixth
and higher. - A
decoction of the shells as a drink for diabetes, but look out for severe
headache. Phellandrium
aquaticum (water
dropwort) * The
respiratory symptoms are most important, and have been frequently verified
clinically. * A very
good remedy for the offensive expectoration and cough in phthisis,
bronchitis, and emphysema. *
Tuberculosis, affecting generally the middle lobes. *
Everything tastes sweet. *
Haemoptysis, hectic and colliquative diarrhoea. Head - Weight
on vertex; aching and burning in temples and above eyes. - Crushing
feeling in vertex. - Vertigo,
dizzy when lying down. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia; worse any attempt to use eyes : burning in eyes. -
Lachrymation. - Cannot
bear light. -
Headache; involving nerves going to eye. Female - Pain in
milk ducts; intolerable between nursing. - Pain in
nipples. Chest - Sticking
pain through right breast near sternum, extending to back near shoulders. -
Dyspnoea, and continuous cough, early in morning. - Cough,
with profuse and fetid expectoration; compels him to sit up. -
Hoarseness. Fever - Hectic;
profuse and debilitating perspiration; intermittent, with pain in arms. - Desire
for acids. Extremities - Tired
feeling when walking. Relationship - Compare
: Con.; Phyt.; Sil.; Ant. iod.; Myosotis arvensis. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. - In
phthisis not below the sixth. Phosphoricum
acidum (phosphoric
acid) * The
common acid "debility" is very marked in this remedy, producing a
nervous exhaustion. * Mental
debility first; later physical. * A
congenial soil for the action of Phos. acid is found in young people who grow
rapidly, and who
are overtaxed, mentally or physically. * Whenever
the system has been exposed to the ravages of acute disease, excesses, grief,
loss of vital
fluids, we obtain conditions calling for it. * Pyrosis,
flatulence, diarrhoea, diabetes, rhachitis and periosteal inflammation. * Neurosis
in stump, after amputation. *
Haemorrhages in typhoid. * Useful
in relieving pain of cancer. Mind -
Listless. - Impaired
memory. [Anac.] -
Apathetic, indifferent. - Cannot
collect his thoughts or find the right word. -
Difficult comprehension. - Effects
of grief and mental shock. -
Delirium, with great stupefaction. - Settled
despair. Head - Heavy;
confused. - Pain as
if temples were crushed together. - Worse,
saking or noise. Crushing headache. Pressure on top. - Hair
gray early in life; falls out. - Dull
headache after coition; from eye-strain. [Nat.m. ] - Vertigo
toward evening, when standing or walking. - Hair
thins out, turns gray early. Eyes - Blue
rings around. - Lids
inflamed and cold. - Pupils
dilated. - Glassy
appearance. - Averse
to sunlight; sees colors as if a rainbow. - Feel too
large. -
Amblyopia in masturbators. - Optic
nerves seem torpid. - Pain as
if eyeballs were forcibly pressed together and into head. Ears - Roaring,
with difficult hearing. -
Intolerant of noise. Nose -
Bleeding. - Bores
fingers into nose. - Itching. Mouth - Lips
dry, cracked. - Bleeding
gums; retract from teeth. - Tongue
swollen, dry, with viscid, frothy mucus. - Teeth
feel cold. - At
night, bites tongue in voluntarily. Face - Pale,
earthy; feeling of tension as from dried albumen. -
Sensation of coldness of one side of face. Stomach - Craves
juicy things. - Sour
risings. - Nausea. - Symptoms
following sour food and drink. - Pressure
as from a weight, with sleepiness after eating. [Fel tauri.] - Thirst
for cold milk. - Abdomen. -
-Distention and fermentation in bowels. - Enlarged
spleen. [Ceanoth.] - Aching
in umbilical region. - Loud
rumbling. Stool -
Diarrhoea, white, watery, involuntary, painless, with much flatus; not
specially exhausting. -
Diarrhoea in weakly, delicate rachitic children. Urine -
Frequent, profuse, watery, milky. Diabetes. -
Micturition, preceded by anxiety and followed by burning. - Frequent
urination at night. -
Phosphaturia. Male -
Emissions at night and at stool. - Seminal
vesiculitis. [Oxal. acid.] - Sexual
power deficient; testicles tender and swollen. - Parts
relax during embrace. [Nux.] -
Prostatorrhoea, even when passing a soft stool. - Eczema
of scrotum. - Oedema
of prepuce, and swollen glans-penis. - Herpes
preputialis. - Sycotic
excrescences. [Thuja.] Female - Menses too
early and profuse, with pain in liver. - Itching;
yellow leucorrhoea after menses. - Milk
scanty; health deteriorated from nursing. Respiratory - Chest
troubles develop after brain-fag. -
Hoarseness. - Dry
cough from tickling in chest. - Salty
expectoration. -
Difficult respiration. - Weak
feeling in chest from talking.[Stann.] Pressure behind the sternum, rendering breathing
difficult. Heart -
Palpitation in children who grow too fast; after grief, self-abuse. - Pulse
irregular, intermittent. Back - Boring
pain between scapulae. - Pain in
back and limbs, as if beaten. Extremities - Weak. - Tearing
pains in joints, bones, and periosteum. - Cramps
in upper arms and wrists. - Great
debility. - Pains at
night, as if bones were scraped. - Stumbles
easily and makes missteps. - Itching,
between fingers or in folds of joints. Skin - Pimples,
acne, blood-boils. - Ulcers,
with very offensive pus. - Burning
red rash. -
Formication in various parts. - Falling
out of the hair. [Nat. mur.; Selen.] Tendency to abscess after fevers. Fever -
Chilliness. - Profuse
sweat during night and morning. - Low
types of fever, with dull comprehension and stupor. Modalities - Better,
from keeping warm. - Worse,
exertion, from being talked to; loss of vital fluids; sexual excesses. -
Everything impeding circulation causes aggravation of symptoms. Relationship - Compare
: Oenothera biennis-Evening primrose-(Effortless diarrhoea with nervous exhaustion.
Incipient hydrocephaloid. Whooping-cough and spasmodic asthma). -
Nectranda amare. (Watery diarrhoea, dry tongue, colic, bluish ring around
sunken eyes, restless
sleep.) - China;
Nux. Pic. ac.; Lactic ac.; Phos. -
Antidotes : Coffea. Dose - First
potency. Phosphorus (phosphorus) *
Phosphorus irritates, inflames and degenerates mucous membranes, irritates
and inflames serous
membranes, inflames spinal cord and nerves, causing paralysis, destroys bone, especially
the lower jaw and tibia; disorganizes the blood, causing fatty degeneration
of blood vessels
and every tissue and organ of the body and thus gives rise to haemorrhages,
and haematogenous
jaundice. Produces a
picture of destructive metabolism. Causes
yellow atrophy of the liver and sub-acute hepatitis. Tall,
slender persons, narrow chested, with thin, transparent skin, weakened by
loss of animal fluids,
with great nervous debility, emaciation, amative tendencies, seem to be under
the special
influence of Phosphorus. Great
susceptibility to external impressions, to light, sound, odors, touch,
electrical changes, thunder-storms. Polycythaemia. Blood
extravasations; fatty degenerations, cirrhosis, caries, are pathological
states often calling
for Phosphorus. Muscular
pseudo-hypertrophy, neuritis. Inflammation
of the respiratory tract. Paralytic
symptoms. Ill
effects of iodine and excessive use of salt; worse, lying on left side. Tertiary
syphilis, skin lesions, and nervous debility. Ataxia and
adynamia. Osteo
myelitis. Bone
fragility. Mind - Great
lowness of spirits. - Easily
vexed. -
Fearfulness, as if something were creeping out of every corner. -
Clairvoyant state. - Great
tendency to start. -
Over-sensitive to external impressions. - Loss of
memory. - Memory. -
Paralysis of the insane. - Ecstasy. - Dread of
death when alone. - Brain
feels tired. -
Insanity, with an exaggerated idea of one's own importance. -
Excitable, produces heat all over. -
Restless, fidgety. -
Hypo-sensitive, indifferent. Head - Vertigo
of the aged, after rising. [Bry.] Heat comes from spine. -
Neuralgia; parts must be kept warm. - Burning
pains. - Chronic
congestion of head. -
Brain-fag, with coldness of occiput Vertigo, with faintness. - Skin of
forehead feels too tight. - Itching
of scalp, dandruff, falling out of hair in large bunches. Eyes -
Cataract. -
Sensation as if everything were covered with a mist or veil, or dust, or
something pulled tightly
over eyes. - Black
points seem to float before the eyes. - Patient
sees better by shading eyes with hand. - Fatigue
of eyes and head even without much use of eyes. - Green
halo about the candlelight. [Osmium.] Letters appear red. Atrophy of optic
nerve. - Oedema
of lids and about the eyes. - Pearly
white conjunctiva and long curved lashes. - Partial
loss of vision from abuse of tobacco. [Nux] - Pain in
orbital bones. - Paresis
of extrinsic muscles. -
Diplopia, due to deviation of the visual axis. -
Amaurosis from sexual excess. -
Glaucoma. -
Thrombosis of retinal vessels and degenerative changes in retinal cells. -
Degenerative changes where soreness and curved lines are seen in old people. - Retinal
trouble with lights and hallucination of vision. Ears - Hearing
difficult, especially to human voice. -
Re-echoing of sounds. [Caust.] - Dullness
of hearing after typhoid. Nose - Fan-like
motion of nostrils. [Lyc.] -
Bleeding; epistaxis instead of menses. -
Over-sensitive smell, [Carbol. ac.; Nux.] Periostitis of nasal bones. - Foul
imaginary odors. [Aur.] - Chronic
catarrh, with small haemorrhages; handkerchief is always bloody. - Polypi;
bleeding easily. [Calc.; Sang.] Face - Pale,
sickly complexion; blue rings under eyes. -
Hippocratic countenance. - Tearing
pain in facial bones; circumscribed redness in one or both cheeks. - Swelling
and necrosis of lower jaw. [Amphisbaena; Hecla lava.] Mouth - Swelled
and easily bleeding gums, ulcerated. -
Toothache after washing clothes. - Tongue
dry, smooth, red or white, not thickly coated. -
Persistent bleeding after tooth extraction. - Nursing
sore mouth. - Burning
in oesophagus. - Dryness
in pharynx and fauces. - Thirst
for very cold water. -
Stricture of oesophagus. Stomach - Hunger
soon after eating. - Sour
taste and sour eructations after every meal. - Belching
large quantities of wind, after eating. - Throuws
up ingesta by the mouthfuls. -
Vomiting; water is thrown up as soon as it gets warm in the stomach.
Post-operative vomiting. - Cardiac
opening seems contracted, too narrow; the food scarcely swallowed, comes up again.
[Bry.; Alum.] - Pain in
stomach; relieved by cold food, ices. - Region
of stomach painful to touch, or on walking. -
Inflammation of stomach, with burning extending to throat and bowels. - Bad
effects of eating too much salt. Abdomen - Feels
cold. [Caps.] - Sharp,
cutting pains. - A very
weak, empty, gone sensation felt in whole abdominal cavity. - Liver
congested. - Acute
hepatitis. - Fatty
degeneration. [Carbon. tetrachlorid.; Ars. Chlorof.] -
Jaundice. -
Pancreatic disease. - Large,
yellow spots on abdomen. Stool - Very
fetid stools and flatus. - Long,
narrow, hard, like a dog's. -
Difficult to expel. - Desire
for stool on lying on, left side. -
Painless, copious debilitating diarrhoea. - Green
mucus with grains like sago. -
Involuntary; seems as if anus remained open. - Great
weakness after stool. -
Discharge of blood from rectum, during stool. - White,
hard stools. - Bleeding
haemorrhoids. Urine -
Haematuria, especially in acute Bright's disease. [Canth.] - Turbid,
brown, with red sediment. Male - Lack of
power. -
Irresistible desire; involuntary emissions, with lascivious dreams. Female -
Metritis. -
Chlorosis. -
Phlebitis. -
Fistulous tracks after mammary abscess. - Slight
haemorrhage from uterus between periods. - Menses
too early and scanty-not profuse, but last too long. - Weeps
before menses. -
Stitching pain in mammae. -
Leucorrhoea profuse, smarting, corrosive, instead of menses. -
Amenorrhoea, with vicarious menstruation. [Bry.] -
Suppuration of mammae, burning, watery, offensive discharge. -
Nymphomania. - Uterine
polyps. Respiratory - Hoarseness;
worse evenings. - Larynx
very painful. -
Clergyman's sore throat; violent tickling in larynx while speaking. - Aphonia,
worse evenings, with rawness. - Cannot
talk on account of pain in larynx. - Cough
from tickling in throat; worse, cold air, reading, laughing, talking, from
going from warm room
into cold air. - Sweetish
taste while coughing. - Hard,
dry, tight, racking cough. -
Congestion of lungs. - Burning
pains, heat and oppression of chest. -
Tightness across chest; great weight on chest. - Sharp
stitches in chest; respiration quickened, oppressed. Much heat in chest. -
Pneumonia, with oppression; worse, lying on left side. - Whole
body trembles, with cough. - Sputa
rusty, blood-colored, or purulent. -
Tuberculosis in tall, rapidly-growing young people. - Do not
give it too low or too frequently here, it may but hasten the destructive
degeneration of
tubercular masses. - Repeated
haemoptysis. [Acal.] - Pain in
throat on coughing. - Nervous
coughs provoked by strong odors, entrance of a stranger; worse in the
presence of strangers;
worse lying upon left side; in cold room. Heart - Violent
palpitation with anxiety, while lying on left side. - Pulse
rapid, small, and soft. - Heart
dilated, especially right. - Feeling
of warmth in heart. Back - Burning
in back; pain as if broken. - Heat
between the shoulder-blades. - Weak
spine. Extremities -
Ascending sensory and motor paralysis from ends of fingers and toes. - Stitches
in elbow and shoulder joints. - Burning
of feet. - Weakness
and trembling, from every exertion. - Can
scarcely hold anything with his hands. - Tibia
inflamed and becomes necrosed. - Arms and
hands become numb. - Can lie
only on right side. -
Post-diphtheritic paralysis, with formication of hands and feet. - Joints
suddenly give way. Sleep - Great
drowsiness, especially after meals. - Coma
vigil. -
Sleeplessness in old people. - Vivid
dreams of fire; of haemorrhage. -
Lascivious dreams. - Goes to
sleep late and awakens weak. - Short
naps and frequent wakings. Fever - Chilly
every evening. - Cold
knees at night. - Adynamic
with lack of thirst, but unnatural hunger. - Hectic,
with small, quick pulse; viscid night-sweats. - Stupid
delirium. - Profuse
perspiration. Skin - Wounds
bleed very much, even if small; they heal and break out again. -
Jaundice. - Little
ulcer outside of large ones. -
Petechiae. -
Ecchymosis. - Purpura
haemorrhagia. Scurvy. - Fungous
hematodes and excrescences. Modalities - Worse,
touch; physical or mental exertion; twilight; warm food or drink; change of
weather, from
getting wet in hot weather; evening; lying on left or painful side; during a
thunder-storm; ascending
stairs. - Better,
in dark, lying on right side, cold food; cold; open air; washing with cold
water; sleep. Relationship -
Complementary : Ars.; Cepa; Lyc.; Silica. Sanguisuya 30 - leech-(Persistent
haemorrhages; effects of
use of leeches). - Phosph.
pentachloride (great soreness of mucous membrane of eyes and nose, throat and chest
sore). - Incompatible
: Caust. - Compare
: Tuberculinum follows Phosphor well and complements its action. -
Phosphorus hydrogenatus (crumbling teeth; hyperaesthesia; locomotor ataxia); Amphisbaena
(right jaw swollen and painful). - Thymol
(Typical sexual neurasthenia; irritable stomach; aching throughout lumbar
region; worse,
mental and physical exertion); Calc.; Chin.; Antim.; Sep.; Lyc.; Sulph. - In
Pneumonia, Pneumococin 200 and Pneumotoxin (Cahis) taken from the Diplococcus lanceolatus
of Fraenkel. -
Pneumonia and paralytic phenomena; pleuritic pain and pain in ilio-coecal
region (Cartier). - Antidote
: Antidote to Phosph. -
Poisoning : Turpentine with which it forms an insoluble mass. - Also
Potass permang. Nux. Phos. antidotes the nausea and vomiting of chloroform
and ether. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Should
not be given too low or in too continuous doses. -
Especially in tuberculous cases. - It may
act as Euthanasia here. Physalis
alkekengi (alkekengi-winter
cherry) * Marked
urinary symptoms confirming its ancient uses in gravel, etc. *
Lithiasis; marked diuretic action. * Languor
and muscular weakness. Head - Vertigo,
hazy feeling; memory weakness; desire to talk constantly. -
Throbbing pain, heavy over eyes in forehead. - Facial
paralysis. - Dryness
of mouth. Extremities - Stiff
limbs; tonic cramps. -
Paralysis. - When
walking, every jar seems repeated in the head. Fever - Chilly
in open air. - Feverish
in evening. - Sweat
during stool, with creeping sensation, with abundant urine. - Pain in
liver during, g fever. Respiratory - Cough. - Hoarse
voice; throat irritated; chest oppressed, causing insomnia. - Stabbing
in chest. Urinary - Acrid,
foul, retained, abundant. -
Polyuria. - Sudden
inability to hold it in women. -
Nocturnal incontinence. -
Enuresis. Skin -
Excoriation between fingers and toes; pustules on thighs; nodes on forehead. Modalities - Worse,
cold camp evening. - After
going heated. Dose - Tincture
to third attenuation. - The
juice of the berries is used in dropsical conditions and irritable bladder. Physostigma
venenosum (calabar
bean) * This
remedy and its active principle, Eserine, form a valuable addition to Materia
Medica. *
Stimulates heart, raises blood pressure, and increases peristalsis. * Causes contraction
of the pupil and of the ciliary muscles. * Induces
a condition of short-sightedness. * Spinal
irritation, loss of motility, prostration, with very sensitive vertebrae
Fibrillary tremors. * Rigidity
of muscles; paralysis. *
Depresses the motor and reflex activity of the cord and causes loss of
sensibility to pain, muscular
weakness, followed by complete paralysis, although muscular contractility is
not impaired. *
Paralysis and tremors, chorea. *
Meningeal irritation, with rigidity of muscles. * Tetanus
and trismus. *
Polymyelitis anterior. * Eserine
is used locally to produce contraction of pupil. Head - Constant
pain on top; vertigo, with constrictive feeling of head. - Pain
over orbits; cannot bear to raise eyelids. -
Cerebro-spinal meningitis; general tetanic rigidity. - Spastic
conditions of the face-muscles. Eyes -
Night-blindness [Opposite : Bothrops]; photophobia; contraction of pupils;
twitching of ocular
muscles. -
Lagophthalmus. - Muscae
volitantes; flashes of light; partial blindness. -
Glaucoma; paresis of accommodation; astigmatism. - Profuse
lachrymation. - Spasm of
ciliary muscles, with irritability after using eyes. Increasing myopia. -
Post-diphtheritic paralysis of eye and accommodation muscles. Nose - Fluent
coryza; burning and tingling of nostrils; nose stuffed and hot. -
Fever-blisters around nostrils. Mouth - Tongue
feels sore on tip. - Feeling
as if a ball came up throat. Throat - Strong
heart-pulsation felt in throat. Stomach - Great
pain immediately after eating. -
Sensitive to pressure in epigastric region. - Pain
extends into chest and down arms. -
Gastralgia; chronic constipation. Female -
Irregular menstruation, with palpitation. -
Congestion of eyes. - Rigid
muscles. Heart - Feeble
pulse; palpitation; spasmodic action, with feeling pulsation through the
whole body. - Beats of
heart distinctly perceptible in chest and head. -
Fluttering of heart felt in throat. - Fatty
degeneration.[Cup. ac.] Extremities - Pain in
right popliteal space. - Burning
and tingling in spine. - Hands
and feet numb. - Sudden
jerking of limbs on going to sleep. - Tetanic
convulsions. -
Locomotor ataxia. - Numbness
in paralyzed parts, crampy pains in limbs. Relationship - Compare
: Eserine-the alkaloid of Physostigma-(slows action of heart and increases
arterial tension;
in ciliary spasm and spasmodic astigmatismdue to irregular action of ciliary
muscles; blepharo-spasms;
pupils contracted. Twitching of lids, soreness of eyeballs, blurring of
vision after
using eyes, pains around eyes and head). - Used
locally to contract the pupil. - Eserine
contracts the pupils dilated by Atropin, but not those dilated by Gelsemium. -
Internally 6x. - Eserin
Salicylate (post-operative intestinal paralysis; meteorism. Hypodermically
1/60-1/40 gr.). - Compare
also : Muscarin; Conium; Curare; Gels.; Thebainum (tetanus); Piperrazinum - (Uric acid
conditions. Pruritus. Gout and urinary calculi. Constant backache. Skin dry,
urine scanty.
Rheumatic urthritis. Give one grain daily in carbonated water. First and
second decimal
trituration three times a day). - Antidote
: Atropia. - In full
medicinal doses will relieve most of the effects of physostigmine. Dose - Third
potency. - The
neutral sulphate of Eserine is instilled into the eye, from one-half to four
grains to one ounce
distilled water, to induce contraction of pupil, in mydriasis, injuries to
the eye, iritis, corneal
ulcers, etc. Phytolacca
decandra (poke-root) * Aching,
soreness, restlessness, prostration, are general symptoms guiding to
Phytolacca. *
Pre-eminently a glandular remedy. *
Glandular swellings with heat and inflammation. * Has a
powerful effect on fibrous and osseous tissues; fasciae and muscle sheaths;
acts on scar
tissue. *
Syphilitic bone pains; chronic rheumatism. * Sore
throat, quinsy, and diphtheria. * Tetanus
and opisthotonos. * Decrease
of weight. * Retarded
dentition. Mind - Loss of
personal delicacy, disregard of surrounding objects. -
Indifferent to life. Head - Vertigo
on rising. - Brain
feels sore. - Pain
from frontal region backward. - Pressure
in temples and over eyes. -
Rheumatism of scalp; pains come on every time it rains. - Scaly
eruption on scalp. Eyes -
Smarting. - Feeling
of sand under lids. - Tarsal
edges feel hot. - Fistula
lachrymalis. [Fluor. ac.] - Abundant
lachrymation, hot. Nose - Coryza;
flow of mucus from one nostril and from posterior nares. Mouth - Teething
children with irresistible desire to bite the teeth together. - Teeth
clenched; lower lip drawn down; lips everted; jaws firmly set; chin drawn
down on sternum. - Tongue
red tip, feels rough and scalded; bleeding from mouth; blisters on side. - Mapped,
indented, fissured, with yellow patch down center. - Much
stringy saliva. Throat - Dark red
or bluish red. - Much
pain at root of tongue; soft palate and tonsils swollen. -
Sensation of a lump in throat. [Bell.; Lach.] - Throat
feels rough, narrow, hot. Tonsils swollen, especially right; dark-red
appearance. - Shooting
pain into ears on swallowing. - Pseudo-membranous
exudation, grayish white; thick, tenacious yellowish mucus, difficult to
dislodge. - Cannot
swallow anything hot. [Lach.] Tension and pressure in parotid gland. -
Ulcerated sore throat and diphtheria; throat feels very hot; pain at root of
tongue extending to ear. - Uvula
large, dropsical. - Quinsy;
tonsils and fauces swollen, with burning pain; cannot swallow even water. - Mumps.
Follicular pharyngitis. Abdomen - Sore
spot in right hypochondrium. -
Rheumatism of abdominal muscles. - Colic at
navel. - Burning
griping pains. - Bruised
feeling through epigastrium and abdomen. -
Constipation of the aged and those with weak heart. - Bleeding
from rectum. Urine - Scanty,
suppressed, with pain in kidney region. -
Nephritis. Female - Mastitis;
mammae hard and very sensitive. - Tumors
of the breasts with enlarged axillary glands. - Cancer
of breast. - Breast
is hard, painful and of purple hue. - Mammary
abscess. - When
child nurses, pain goes from nipple all over body. - Cracks
and small ulcers about nipples. -
Irritable breasts, before and during menses. -
Galactorrhoea. [Calc.] - Menses
too copious and frequent. - Painful
induration of testicles. - Shooting
along perineum to penis. Heart - Feeling
as if heart leaped into throat. [Pod.] - Shock of
pain in cardiac region alternating with pain in right arm. Respiratory - Aphonia. -
Difficult breathing; dry hacking, tickling cough; worse at night. [Mentha;
Bellad.] - Aching
pains in chest, through mid-sternum; with cough. -
Rheumatism of lower intercostals. Back - Aching
pains in lumbar region; pains streaking up and down spine into sacrum. - Weakness
and dull pain in region of kidneys. - Back
stiff, especially in morning on rising and during damp weather. Extremities - Shooting
pain in right shoulder, with stiffness and inability to raise arm. (see
Heart.) -
Rheumatism pains; worse in morning. - Pains
fly like electric shocks, shooting, lancinating, shifting rapidly. [Puls.;
Kali bich.] - Pain in
under side of thighs. -
Syphilitic sciatica. - Aching
of heels; relieved by elevating feet. - Pains
like shocks. - Pain in
legs, patient dreads to get up. - Feet
puffed; pain in ankles and feet. -
Neuralgia in toes. Fever - High
fever, alternating with chilliness and great prostration. Skin - Itches, becomes
dry, shrunken, pale. - Papular
and pustular lesions. - Most
useful in early stages of cutaneous diseases. -
Disposition to boils, and when sloughing occurs. - Squamous
eruptions. -
Syphilitic eruptions. - Swelling
and induration of glands. - Venereal
buboes. -
Scarlatina-like rash. - Warts
and moles. Modalities - Worse,
sensitive to electric changes. - Effects
of a wetting, when it rains, exposure to damp, cold weather, rest. Relationship - Compare
: Tincture of Phytolacca Berry (sore throats and in the treatment of
obesity); Bry.; Rhus; Kali
hyd.; Merc.; Sang.; Arum triph. - Inimical
: Mercur. -
Antidotes : Milk and salt; Bellad.; Mezer. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. -
Externally for mastitis. Picricum
acidum (picric
acid) (trinitrophenol) * Causes
degeneration of the spinal cord, with paralysis. * Brainfag
and sexual excitement. * Acts
upon the generative organs probably through the lumbar centers of the spinal
cord; prostration,
weakness and pain of back, pins and needle sensation in extremities. *
Neurasthenia. [Oxal. ac.] Muscular debility. * Heavy
tired feeling. * Myelitis
with spasms and prostration. * Writer's
palsy. *
Progressive, pernicious anaemia. * Uraemia
with complete anuria. * A one
per cent. solution applied on lint, is the best application for burns until
granulations begin to
form. * Sallow
complexion. Mind - Lack of
will-power; disinclined to work. - Cerebral
softening. - Dementia
with prostration, sits still and listless. Head - Head
pains; relieved by bandaging tightly. Occipital pain; worse, slightest mental
exertion. - Vertigo
and noises in ear. - Boils
within ears and back of neck. - After
prolonged mental strain, with anxiety and dread of failure at examination. - Brain
fag. Eyes - Chronic
catarrhal conjunctivitis with copious, thick yellow discharge. Stomach - Bitter
taste. - Aversion
to food. Urinary - Scanty;
complete anuria. -
Dribbling micturition. - Urine
contains much indican, granular cylinders and fatty degenerated epithelium. -
Inflammation of kidneys with profound weakness, dark, bloody, scanty urine. - Nightly
urging. Male -
Emissions profuse, followed by great exhaustion, without sensual dreams. -
Priapism; satyriasis. - Hard
erections, with pain in testicles and up cord. -
Prostatic hypertrophy, especially in cases not too far advanced. Female - Pain in
left ovary and leucorrhoea before menstruation. - Pruritus
vulvae. Extremities - Burning
along spine. - Great
weakness. Tired, heavy feeling all over body, especially limbs; worse,
exertion. - Feet
cold. - Cannot
get warm. - Acute
descending paralysis. Modalities - Worse,
least exertion, especially mental, after sleep, wet weather. - A summer
or hot weather remedy; patient is worse then. - Better,
from cold air, cold water, tight pressure. Relationship - Compare
: Oxal. ac.; Gels.; Phos.; Sil.; Arg. nit. - Compare
: Zinc. pic. (facial palsy and paralysis agitans) - ; Ferr.
pic. (buzzing in ears, deafness; chronic gout; epistaxis; prostatic troubles) - ; Calc.
pic. (boils in and around ears). Dose - Sixth
potency. Jaborandi (jaborandi) *
Pilocarpus is a powerful glandular stimulant and the most efficient
diaphoretic. * Its most
important effects are diaphoresis, salivation and myosis. * Hot
flushes, nausea, salivation and profuse perspiration. * The
face, ears and neck become in a few minutes after a dose of Jaborandi deeply
flushed, and drops
of perspiration break out all over the body whilst at the same time the mouth
waters and saliva
pours out in an almost continuous stream. * Other
secretions, lachrymal, nasal bronchial and intestinal also but in less
degree. * The
sweat and saliva produced by a single dose is often enormous in quantity, not infrequently
half a pint. Is
homoeopathic to abnormal sweats, and has achieved great success in
night-sweats of consumptives. Acts upon
the thyroid and its sudorific action may possibly be due to it. A valuable
remedy in limiting the duration of mumps. Eyes - Eye
strain from whatever cause. -
Irritability of the ciliary muscle. - Eyes easily
tire from slightest use. - Heat and
burning in eyes on use. -
Headache; smarting and pain in globe on use. -
Everything at a distance appears hazy; vision becomes indistinct every few
moments. - Retinal
images retained long after using eyes. - Irritation
from electric or other artificial light. - Pupils
contracted; do not react to light. - Staring
eyes. -
Near-sighted. - Vertigo
and nausea after using eyes. - White
spots before eyes. Smarting pain in eyes. - Lids
twitch. - Atrophic
choroiditis. - Spasm of
the accommodation while reading. Ears - Serous
exudation into the tympanitic cavities. -
Tinnitus. [Pilocarpin 2x.] Mouth - Saliva
viscid, like white of egg. - Dryness. - Free
salivation, with profuse sweating. Stomach - Nausea
on looking at objects moving; vomiting; pressure and pain in stomach. Abdomen -
Diarrhoea, painless; during day with flushed face and profuse sweat. Urinary - Scanty;
pain over pubes with much urging. Heart - Pulse
irregular, dicrotic. -
Oppression of chest. -
Cyanosis; collapse. - Nervous
cardiac affections. Respiratory -
Bronchial mucous membrane inflamed. - Much
inclination to cough and difficult breathing. - Oedema
of lungs. - Foamy
sputa. - Profuse,
thin, serous expectoration. - Slow,
sighing respiration. Skin -
Excessive perspiration from all parts of the body. -
Persistent dryness of skin. - Dry
eczema. -
Semi-lateral sweats. -
Chilliness with sweat. Relationship - Compare
: Amyl. nit.; Atrop.; Physos.; Lycop; Ruta. Pilocarpin mur., (Meniere's
disease, rapidly
progressive phthisis, with free haemorrhages, profuse sweating, 2x trit.)
Atropine is the
antagonist to Pilocarpin, in dose of one one-hundredth grain for one-sixth of
Pilocarpin. Dose - Third
potency. Non-homoeopathic
uses - Chiefly
as a powerful and rapid diaphoretic. - It is of
most service in renal disease, especially with uraemia, eliminating both
water, and urea. -
Scarlatinal dropsy. -
Contra-indicated in heart failure, and in post-puerperal uraemia, and in
senile cases. Dose -
One-eighth to one-fourth grain hypodermically. Pinus
silvestris (scotch
pine) * Has been
found of real use in the treatment of weak ankles and tardiness in walking,
in scrofulous
and rachitic children. *
Emaciation of lower extremities. * Pinus
sylvestris combines rheumatic, bronchial and urticarious symptoms; the chest
seems thin and
to give way. Extremities -
Stiffness; gouty pain in all joints, especially finger-joints. - Cramps
in calves. Skin -
Nettle-rash. - Itching
all over, especially about joints and on abdomen. - Nose
itches. Relationship - Compare
: Pinus Lambertina-Sugar Pine-(constipation, amenorrhoea, abortion). - Pinus
Lambertina sap is a decided carthartic. - Delayed
and painful menstruation. - Also,
Abies can.; Abies nig. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Piper
methysticum (kava-kava) * The
intoxication produced by Kava is of a silent and drowsy character with
incoherent dreams,
loss of muscular power. Urinary
and skin symptoms have been verified. Marked
modality. Colic with
flatulence. Mind - Very
sensitive. -
Exaltation of mind. -
Amelioration of pains for a time by diverting attention. - Restless
desire to change position. Urine -
Increased. - Burning
during micturition, gonorrhoea, and gleet. -
Cystitis. - Chordee. Skin - Scaly. - Fall of
scales leaves white spots, which often ulcerate. - Leprosy. -
Ichthyosis. Extremities - Pain in
right arm. - Hands
feel paralyzed. - Pain in
thumb-joint. Relationship - Compare
: Chaulmoogra-Taraktogenos- (The oil and its derivatives are to a certain
extent effective
in the treatment of leprosy, especially in early cases). - Bixa
orellana, a South American plant related to Chaulmoogra, recommended for
leprosy, eczema and
elephantiasis. Modalities - Better, by
turning mind to another topic; changing position. Dose -
Tincture, and lower potencies. Piper
nigrum (black
pepper) *
Sensation of burning and pressure everywhere. Mind - Sad,
apprehensive. - Unable
to concentrate; starts at any noise. Head - Heavy
headache, as if temples were pressed in; pressure in nasal and facial bones. - Eyes
inflamed and burning. - Red
burning face. - Bursting
aching in eyeballs. - Nose
itches; sneezing; nosebleed. - Lips dry
and cracked. Throat - Sore,
feels raw, burns. - Burning
pain in tonsils. Stomach - Gastric
discomfort. - Full
feeling. - Great
thirst. -
Flatulence. -
Tympanites. - Colic
and cramps. Chest -
Dyspnoea, cough with pain in chest in spots, feels as if spitting blood. -
Palpitation, cardiac pain slow intermittent pulse. - Great
flow of milk. Urinary - Burning
in bladder and urethra. -
Difficult micturition. - Bladder
feels full, swollen; frequent inclination without success. -
Priapism. Dose - Low
attenuations. Pituitaria
glandula *
Pituitary exercises a superior control over the growth and development of the
sexual organs,
stimulates muscular activity and overcomes uterine inertia. * Its
influence over unstriped muscular fibre is marked. * Cerebral
haemorrhage. * Will
check haemorrhage and add absorption of clot. * Uterine
inertia in second stage of labor where os is fully dilated. * High
blood pressure, chronic nephritis, prostatitis. * Ten
drops after meals. (Dr. Geo. Fuller). * Vertigo,
difficult mental concentration, confusion and fullness deep in frontal
region. * Use 30th
potency. Relationship -
Pituitrin-(Is a vaso-constrictor and parturient. Used chiefly for its action
on the uterus either to aid in
childbirth or to check bleeding after delivery. In doses of 1 c.c. m.
intravenously to stimulate
labor pains, expulsive period only. Contra indicated in myocarditis,
nephritis and arteriosclerosis.
A watery solution made from the posterior portion of the gland is put up in ampules
containing about 15 minims each and is considered the hypodermic dose. No
effect per os.) Pix
liquida (pine-tar) * Tar and
its constituents act on various mucous membranes. Its skin
symptoms most important. A great
cough medicine. Bronchial
irritation after influenza. [Kreosot.; Kali bich.] Scaly
eruptions. Much
itching. Alopecia.
[Fluor. ac.] Chest - Pain at
a spot about the third left costal cartilage where it joins the rib. - Rales
through the lungs, and muco-purulent sputum; offensive odor and taste. - Chronic
bronchitis. Skin - Cracked;
itches intolerably; bleeds on scratching. -
Eruptions on back of hands. Relationship - Compare
its constituents : Kreosol.; Petrol.; Pinus; Eupion; Terebinth.; Carbolic
acid. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Plantago
major (plantain) * Has
considerable clinical reputation in the treatment of earache, toothache, and
enuresis. * Sharp
pain in eyes, reflex from decayed teeth or inflammation of middle ear. * Eyeball
very tender to touch. * Pain
plays between teeth and ears. *
Pyorrhoea alveolaris. *
Depression and insomnia of chronic Nicotinism. * Causes
an aversion to tobacco. Head -
Periodical prosopalgia, worse 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. , accompanied with flow of
tears, photophobia;
pains radiate to temples and lower face. Ears - Hearing
acute; noise painful. - Sticking
pain in ears. -
Neuralgic earache; pain goes from one ear to the other through the head. - Otalgia,
with toothache. - Loud
noises go through one. Nose - Sudden,
yellowish, watery discharge. Mouth - Teeth
ache and are sensitive and sore to touch. - Swelling
of cheeks. -
Salivation; teeth feel too long; worse, cold air and contact. -
Toothache, better while eating. - Profuse
of saliva. -
Toothache, with reflex neuralgia of eyelids. Stool - Wants to
defecate; goes often, but cannot. bad, can hardly stand. -
Diarrhoea, with brown watery Urine - Profuse
flow; nocturnal enuresis. [Rhus arom.; Caust.; Bellad.] Skin - Itching
and burning; papulae. -
Urticaria, chilblains. [Agar.; Tamus.] Relationship - Compare
: Kalm.; Cham.; Puls. Dose -
Tincture, and lower potencies. - Local
use in toothache in hollow teeth, otorrhoea, pruritus, and Poison-oak. - Incised
wounds. Platanus
occidentalis (sycamore-buttonwood) * Tarsal
tumors. * Apply
the tincture. * Both
acute and old neglected cases, where destruction of tissue occurred and
cicatricial contraction
caused marked deformity of lid, restored to practically normal conditions. * Acts
best in children. * Must be
used for some time. *
Ichtyosis. Platinum
metallicum (the
metal) * Is
pre-eminently a woman's remedy. * Strong
tendency to paralysis, anaesthesia, localized numbness and coldness are
shown. *
Hysterical spasms; pains increase and decrease gradually. [Stannum>>d.] *
Tremulousness. Mind -
Irresistible impulse to kill. - Self-exaltation;
contempt for others. -
Arrogant, proud. - Weary of
everything. -
Everything seems changed. - Mental
trouble pressed menses. - Physical
symptoms disappear as mental symptoms develop. Head - Tense,
pressing pain, confined to a small spot. - Cramplike,
squeezing pain. -
Constriction about forehead and right temples. -
Numbness, with headache. Eyes - Objects
look smaller than they are. -
Twitching of lids. [Agar.] - Eyes
feel cold. -
Cramp-like pain in orbits. Ears - Feels
numb. -
Cramp-like twinges. - Roaring
and rumbling. Face -
Prosopalgia, with numb feeling in malar bones, as if the parts were between
screws. - Pain at
root of nose, as if squeezed in a vise. -
Coldness, creeping, and numbness, in whole right side of face. - Pains
increase and decrease gradually. [Stann.] Stomach -
Fermentation, much flatulence; constriction; ravenous hunger; persistent
nausea, with anxiety
and weakness. Abdomen -
Painter's colic. - Pain in
umbilical region; extending through to back. - Pressing
and bearing down in abdomen; extending into pelvis. Stool -
Retarded; faeces scanty; evacuated with difficulty. - Adheres
to rectum, like soft clay. - Sticky
stool. -
Constipation of travellers, who are constantly changing food and water. - Stool as
if burnt. Female - Parts
hypersensitive. - Tingling
internally and externally [Kali brom.; Orig.] Ovaries sensitive and burn. - Menses
too early, too profuse, dark-clotted, with spasms and painful bearing-down, chilliness,
and sensitiveness of parts. - Vaginismus. -
Nymphomania. -
Excessive sexual development; vaginismus. - Pruritus
vulvae. - Ovaritis
with sterility. - Abnormal
sexual appetite and melancholia. Extremities -
Tightness of thighs, as if too tightly wrapped. - Numb and
weary sensation. - Feel
paralyzed. Sleep - Sleeps
with legs far apart. [Chamom.] Modalities - Worse,
sitting and standing; evening. - Better,
walking. Relationship - Compare:
Rhodium; Stann.; Valer.; Sep. - Compare,
also : Platinum muriaticum (this remedy has achieved beneficial results after Iodide of
Potash failed to cure in syphilitic affection; violent occipital headaches,
dysphagia, and
syphilitic throat and bone affections; caries of bones of feet); Plat. mur.
nat. (polyuria and salivation) - ; Sedum
acre (sexual irritability, relieves irritation of nerve centers and gives
rest). - Antidote
: Puls. - Platina
antidotes the bad effects of lead. Dose - Sixth
trituration to thirtieth potency. Plumbum
metallicum (lead) * The
great drug for general sclerotic conditions. * Lead
paralysis is chiefly of extensors, forearm or upper limb, from center to
periphery with partial
anaesthesia or excessive hyperasthesia, preceded by pain. *
Localized neuralgic pains, neuritis. * The
blood, alimentary and nervous systems are the special seats of action of
Plumbum. *
Haematosis is interfered with, rapid reduction in number of red corpuscles;
hence pallor, icterus,
anaemia. *
Constrictive sensation in internal organs. Delirium,
coma and convulsions. Hypertension
and arteriosclerosis. Infantile
paralysis. Locomotor
ataxia. Excessive
and rapid emaciation. Bulbar
paralysis. Important
in peripheral affections. The points
of attack for Plumbum are the neuraxons and the anterior horns. Symptoms
of multiple sclerosis, posterior spinal sclerosis. Contractions
and boring pain. All the
symptoms of acute. Nephritis
with amaurosis and cerebral symptoms. Mind - Mental
depression. Fear of being assassinated. - Quiet
melancholy. - Slow
perception; loss of memory; amnesic aphasia. -
Hallucinations and delusions. -
Intellectual apathy. - Memory
impaired. [Anac.; Baryta.] - Paretic
dementia. Head - Delirium
alternating with colic. - Pain as
if a ball rose from throat to brain. - Hair
very dry. -
Tinnitus. [Chin.; Nat. salic.; Carbon. sulph.] Eyes - Pupils
contracted. - Yellow. - Optic
nerve inflamed. -
Intraocular, suppurative inflammation. -
Glaucoma, especially if secondary to spinal lesion. - Optic
neuritis, central scotoma. - Sudden
loss of sight after fainting. Face - Pale and
cachetic. - Yellow,
corpse-like; cheeks sunken. - Skin of
face greasy, shiny. - Tremor
of naso-labial muscles. Mouth - Gums
swollen, pale; distinct blue lines along margins of gums. - Tongue
tremulous, red on margin. - Cannot
put it out, seems paralyzed. Stomach - Contraction
in oesophagus and stomach; pressure and tightness. -
Gastralgia. - Constant
vomiting. - Solids
cannot be swallowed. Abdomen -
Excessive colic, radiating to all parts of body. Abdominal wall feels drawn
by a string to spine. - Pain
causes desire to stretch. -
Intussusception; strangulated hernia. - abdomen
retracted. -
Obstructed flatus, with intense colic. - Colic
alternates with delirium and pain in atrophied limbs. Rectum -
Constipation; stools hard, lumpy, black with urging and spasm of anus. -
Obstructed evacuation from impaction of faeces. [Plat.] -
Neuralgia of rectum. - Anus
drawn up with constriction. Urinary -
Frequent, ineffectual tenesmus. -
Albuminous; low specific gravity. - Chronic
interstitial nephritis, with great pain in abdomen. - Urine
scanty. - Tenesmus
of bladder. - Emission
drop by drop. Male - Loss of
sexual power. -
Testicles drawn up, feel constricted. Female -
Vaginismus, with emaciation and constipation. -
Induration of mammary glands. - Vulva
and vagina hypersensitive. - Stitches
and burning pains in breasts. [Apis.; Con.; Carb. an.; Sil.] - Tendency
to abortion. -
Menorrhagia with sensation of string pulling from abdomen to back. -
Disposition to yawn and stretch. Heart - Cardiac
weakness. - Pulse
soft and small, dichrotic. - Wiry
pulse, camp-like constriction of peripheral arteries. Back - Spinal
cord sclerosed. -
Lightning-like pains; temporarily better by pressure. -
Paralysis of lower extremities. Skin - Yellow,
dark-brown liver spots. -
Jaundice. - Dry. - Dilated
veins of forearms and legs. Extremities -
Paralysis of single muscles. - Cannot
raise or lift anything with the hand. -
Extension is difficult. -
Paralysis from overexertion of the extensor muscles in piano players.
[Curare.] - Pains in
muscles of thighs; come in paroxysm. Wrist-drop. - Cramps
in calves. - Stinging
and tearing in limbs, also twitching and tingling, numbness, pain or tremor. -
Paralysis. - Feet
swollen. - Pain in
atrophied limbs alternates with colic. - Loss of
patellar reflex. - Hands
and feet cold. - Pain in
right big toe at night, very sensitive to touch. Modalities - Worse,
at night, motion. - Better,
rubbing, hard pressure, physical exertion.[Alumen.] Relationship - Compare
: Plumb. acet. (painful cramps in paralyzed limbs; severe pain and muscular cramps in
gastric ulcer; locally, as an application /non-homoeopathic/ in moist eczema,
and to dry up
secretions from mucous surfaces. Care must be used, as sufficient lead can be
absorbed to produce
lead poison, one to two drams of the liquor plumbi subacetatis to the ounce
of water;
also in pruritus pudendi, equal parts of the liquor plumbi and glycerin. d). - Plumb.
iodat. (Has been used empirically in various forms of paralysis, sclerotic degenerations,
especially of spinal cord, atrophies, arterio-sclerosis, pellagra.
Indurations of mammary
glands, especially when a tendency to become inflamed appears; sore and painful.
Indurations of great hardness and associated with a very dry skin.
Lancinating pains of Tabes.) - Compare
: Alumina; Plat.; Opium; Podoph.; Merc.; Thall. Plectranthus (paralysis,
spastic, spinal
form); Plumb. chromicum (convulsions, with terrible pains; pupils greatly
dilated; retracted
abdomen;); Plumb. phosph. (loss of sexual power; locomotor ataxia). - Antidotes
: Plat.; Alum.; Petrol. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Podophyllum
peltatum (may-apple) * Is
especially adapted to persons of bilious temperament. * It
affects chiefly the duodenum, small intestines, liver, and rectum The
Podophyllum disease is
a gastro-enteritis with colicky pain and bilious vomiting. * Stool is
watery with jelly-like mucus, painless, profuse. * Gushing
and offensive. * Many
troubles during pregnancy; pendulous abdomen after confinement; prolapsus
uteri; painless
cholera morbus. * Torpidity
of the liver; portal engorgement with a tendency to haemorrhoids, hypogastric pain,
fullness of superficial veins, jaundice. Mind -
Loquacity and delirium from eating acid fruits. -
Depression of spirits. Head - Vertigo,
with tendency to fall forward. -
Headache, dull pressure, worse morning, with heated face and bitter taste;
alternating with diarrhoea.
Rolling of head from side to side, moaning and vomiting and eyelids half
closed. - Child
perspires on head during sleep. Mouth - Grinding
the teeth at night; intense desire to press the gums together. [Phytol.]
Difficult dentition. - Tongue
broad, large, moist. - Foul,
putrid taste. - Burning
sensation of tongue. Stomach - Hot,
sour belching; nausea and vomiting of hot, frothy mucus. -
Heartburn; gagging or empty retching. - Vomiting
of milk. Abdomen -
Distended; heat and emptiness. -
Sensation of weakness or sinking Can lie comfortably only on stomach. - Liver
region painful, better rubbing part. - Rumbling
and shifting of flatus in ascending colon. Rectum - Cholera
infantum and morbus. -
Diarrhoea of long standing; early in morning; during teething, with hot,
glowing cheeks while
being bathed or washed; in hot weather after acid fruits. - Morning,
painless diarrhoea when not due to venous stasis or intestinal ulceration. - Green,
watery, fetid, profuse, gushing. - Prolapse
of rectum before or with stool. -
Constipation; clay-colored, hard, dry, difficult. -
Constipation alternating with diarrhoea. [Ant. crud.] - Internal
and external piles. Female - Pain in
uterus and right ovary, with shifting noises along ascending colon. -
Suppressed menses, with pelvic tenesmus. -
Prolapsed uteri, especially after parturition. -
Haemorrhoids, with prolapsus ani during pregnancy. Extremities - Pain
between shoulders, under right scapula, in loins and lumbar region. - Pain in
right inguinal region; shoots down inner thigh to knees. -
Paralytic weakness on left side. Fever - Chill at
7 a.m. , with pain in hypochondria, and knees, ankles, wrists, Great
loquacity during
fever. - Profuse
sweat. Modalities - Worse,
in early morning, in hot weather, during dentition. Relationship - Compare
: Mandragora-also called mandrake-(must not be confounded with Podoph. Great desire for
sleep; exaggeration of sounds and enlarged vision. Bowels inactive; stools
large, white and
hard). - Aloe;
Chelid.; Merc.; Nux; Sulph. Prunella-Self-head-(Colitis). Dose - Tincture
to sixth potency. - The
200th and 1000th seem to do good work in cholera infantum, when indicated. Polygonum
hydropiperoides (hydropiper)
(smartweed) *
Metrorrhagia, also Amenorrhoea in young girls. *
Varicosis; haemorrhoids and rectal pockets. * Burning
in stomach followed by feeling of coldness in the pit of the stomach. Abdomen - Griping
pain, with great rumbling, nausea, and liquid faeces. -
Flatulent colic. Rectum - Interior
of anus studded with itching eminence. -
Haemorrhoids. - Liquid
faeces. Urinary - Painful
constriction at neck of bladder. Female - Aching
pains in hips and loins. -
Sensation as if hips were being drawn together. -
Sensation of weight and tension within pelvis. - Shooting
pains through breasts. -
Amenorrhoea. Skin -
Superficial ulcers and sores on lower extremities, especially in females at
climacteric. Relationship - Compare
: Carduus mar. (ulcers) - ;
Hamam.; Senecio.; Polygonum persicaria (renal colic and calculi; gangrene);
Polygonum sagitatum
-arrow-leaved. -
Tear-thumb-(2x for pains of nephritic colic; suppurative nephritis;
lancinating pains along spine;
itching of hard palate; burning inner side of right foot and ankle. C.M.
Boger); Polygonum
aviculare-knot-grass-(in material doses of tincture, found useful in phthisis pulmonalis
and intermittent fever, and especially in arterio-sclerosis. Erythema). Dose -
Tincture. Polyporus
pinicola (pine
agaric) * Useful
in intermittent, remittent and bilious fevers, with headache, yellow tongue,
constant nausea,
faintness at epigastrium, and constipation. * Similar
to its botanical relative, Polyp. officinalis, or Boletus laricis, q.v. * Deep
dull, severe pain in shin bones, preventing sleep. Fever - Great
lassitude, congestion of head, with vertigo, face hot and flushed, prickling
sensation all over;
restless at night from pain in wrists and knee; rheumatic pains; profuse
perspiration. - Headache
about 10 a.m. , with pain in back, ankles and legs increasing until 3 p.m. ,
then gradually
better. Populus
candicans (balm of
gilead) * Seems to
have a remarkable power over acute colds, especially when accompanied by a deep,
hoarse voice, or even aphonia. * General
insensibility of surface (worse, back and abdomen); rubbing and pounding
borne without
pain, and is grateful on account of warmth produced. *
Finger-ends thickened, horny; insensible to pinching and pricking. *
Instantaneous voice-producer. [Coca.] Head -
Discusses her symptoms with every one. - Hot head
with cold extremities. -
Cold-sores on lips [Nat. mur.] Tongue feels thick and numb. - Burning
irritation of eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and air passages. Respiratory - Acute
hoarseness. - Throat
and nostrils burn. - Sits
bent forward with dry cough. - Pharynx
and larynx feel dry, and the voice weak and toneless. - Rawness
and soreness of chest and throat. - Cough of
children caused by naso-pharyngeal catarrh; mucus drops from posterior nares. Doses -
Tincture. Populus
tremuloides (american
aspen) * The
gastric and urinary symptoms point to its usefulness in dyspepsia and catarrh
of the bladder,
especially in old people. * Good
remedy in vesical troubles after operations and in pregnancy. *
Cystitis. * Fullness
of head, and sensation of heat of the surfaces of the body. *
Night-sweats. Ague. Stomach -
Indigestion, with flatulence and acidity. - Nausea
and vomiting. Urine - Severe
tenesmus; painful scalding. - Urine
contains mucus and pus. - Prostate
enlarged. - Pain
behind pubis, at end of urination. Relationship - Compare
: Nux; China; Cornus flor.; Cannabis; Cantharis. Dose - Tincture
or Populin trit., 1x. Ictodes
foetida (skunk-cabbage-ictodes) * For
asthmatic complaints; worse from inhaling any dust. *
Hysteria. * Erratic
spasmodic pains. *
"Will-o'-the-wisp" like character of its subjective symptoms and
its physometric property are
special features. (Samuel Jones). *
Inflation and tension in the abdomen. * Millar's
asthma. Head -
Absent-minded, irritable. - Headache
in single spots, with violent pulsation of temporal arteries. - Outward
drawing from glabella. - Better
in open air. [Puls.] - Red
swelling across the bridge of the nose. Abdomen -
Inflation and tension in abdomen. Respiratory -
Spasmodic croup. -
Troublesome respiration, with sudden feeling of anguish and sweat. -
Sneezing, with pain in throat. - Pain in
chest, with difficult breathing. - Tongue
feels numb. - Asthma;
relieved by stool. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Primula
veris (cowslip) * Cerebral
congestion, with neuralgia; migraine; rheumatic and gouty pains. Head -
Sensation of a band around head; cannot keen hat on. [Carbol. ac.] - Skin of
forehead tense. - Fear of
falling when standing up. - Violent
vertigo, as if everything turned around. - Buzzing
in ears; better in open air. Respiratory - Cough,
with burning and pricking in respiratory tracts. - Weak
voice. Urinary - Urine
smells strongly of violets.[Terebinth.] Extremities - Right
axillary muscles painful. - Weight
and lassitude in limbs, especially the shoulders. - Burning
in hollow of right hand. - Drawing
pain in thumb and big toe. Relationship - Compare
: Cyclamen; Ranunc.; Oenothera- Evening Primrose-(exhausting, watery diarrhoea;
cholera infantum; hydrocephaloid); Primula farinosa-the wild
Primrose-(dermatitis, especially
on index fingers and thumbs). Dose - Third
potency. Primula
obconica (primrose) * The
poison of the Primrose occurs in its glandular hairs, which break easily and
discharge an
irritating fluid which is absorbed into the skin. But skin
symptoms of poisoning appear in sensitive patients even without coming in
direst contact
with the plant, mere nearness being sufficient, just like Poison ivy. Intermittency
of symptoms; worse right side. Pain in
liver and spleen. Deep
infiltration and tension of tissues; blisters. Pharyngeal
soreness alternates with diminished facial irritation. Face - Moist
eczema. - Papular
eruption on chin. - Burns at
night. -
Urticaria-like eruption. - Eyelids
swollen. Extremities - Eczema
on arms, wrists, forearms, hands, papular and excoriated. -
Rheumatic pain around shoulder. - Palms
dry and hot. - Cracking
over joints and fingers. - Eruption
between fingers. - Purple
blotches on back of hands, palmar surface stiff. - Blisters
on fingers. Skin - Great
itching, worse at night, red and swollen like erysipelas. -
Tumefied. - Small
papules on a raised base. - Skin
symptoms accompanied by febrile symptoms. Relationship - Compare
: Rhus; Fagopyrum (Antidotal). - Humea
Elegans, similar skin symptoms. Propylaminum (distilled
herring-brine) * In acute
rheumatism, dissipates fever and pain in a day or two. *
Rheumatic prosopalgia, and rheumatic metastases, especially heart lesions. Extremities - Pain in
wrists and ankles; worse, slightest motion.[Bry.] - Great
restlessness and thirst. -
Rheumatism, needle held in fingers gets too heavy. - Tingling
and numbness of fingers. - Pain in
wrist and ankle, unable to stand. Relationship -
(Chenopodium vulvaria. The plant has an odor of decaying fish and contains a
large amount of
Propylamine. Weakness is lumbar and lower dorsal region.) Dose - Ten to
fifteen drops, in about six ounces of water; teaspoonful doses every two
hours. Prunus
spinosa (black-thorn) * Special
action on the urinary organs and head. * Very
valuable in certain neuralgias, anasarca, and especially oedema pedum. * Ankle
and foot feel sprained. * Ciliary
neuralgia. [Spig.] Head -
Pressing-asunder pain beneath skull. - Shooting
from right frontal bone through brain to occiput. Pain in right eyeball, as
if it would
burst. - Piercing
toothache, as if teeth were pulled out; worse, taking anything warm. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia. - Bursting
pain in right eyeball shooting like lightning through the brain to occiput. - Sudden
pain in left eye as if it would burst, better by lachrymation. -
Irido-choroiditis. - Opacity
of vitreous humor. - Eyes
feel as if bursting. Abdomen - Ascites. -
Cramp-like pain in bladder region; worse, walking. Rectum - Hard,
nodular stool, with rectal pain, as if angular body were pressed inward. - Burning
in anus after slimy diarrhoea. Urine - Tenesmus
of bladder. -
Ineffectual effort to urinate. -
Hurriedly impelled to urinate; the urine seems to pass as far as glans, and
then returns and causes
pain in urethra. -
Neuralgic dysuria. - Must
press a long time before urine appears. Respiratory - Wheezing
when walking. -
Oppression of chest; anxious, short respiration. - Angina
pectoris. - Furious
beating of heart; worse, slightest motion. Skin - Herpes
zoster. - Dropsy. - Itching
on tips of fingers, as if frozen. Relationship - Compare
: Lauroc.; Prumus padus-Bird- cherry-(sore throat, pressure behind sternum
and sticking
pain in rectum); Prunus Virginiana-Wild Cherry-(heart tonic; relieves the
flagging and
distended ventricle; irritable heart; dilatation of right heart; cough, worse
at night on lying down; weak
digestion, especially in elderly people; chronic bronchitis; increases
muscular tone);
Pyrus-Mountain Ash-(irritation of eyes; constriction around waist; spasmodic
pains in uterus,
bladder, heart, cold-water sensation in stomach, coldness extends up
oesophagus; neuralgic
and gouty pains). Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Psorinum (scabies
vesicle) * The
therapeutic field of this remedy is found in so-called psoric manifestations. * Psorinum
is a cold medicine; wants the head kept warm, wants warm clothing even in summer. * Extreme
sensitiveness to cold. Debility, independent of any organic disease,
especially the weakness
remaining after acute disease. * Lack of
reaction, i.e. , phagocytes defective; when well-chosen remedies fail to act. * Scrofulous
patients. *
Secretions have a filthy smell. * Profuse
sweating. * Cardiac
weakness. * Skin
symptoms very prominent. * Often
gives immunity from cold-catching. * Easy
perspiration when walking. *
Syphilis, inherited and tertiary. *
Offensive discharges. Mind -
Hopeless; despairs of recovery. -
Melancholy, deep and persistent; religious. - Suicidal
tendency. Head - Awakens
at night with pain as from blow on head. - Chronic
headaches; hungry during attacks; with vertigo. -
Hammering pain; brain feels too large; worse, change of weather. - Dull,
pressive pain in occiput. - Humid
eruption on scalp; hair matted. - Hair
dry. Eyes -
Agglutinated. -
Blepharitis. - Chronic
ophthalmia, that constantly recurs. - Edges of
lids red. -
Secretion acrid. Mouth -
Obstinate rhagades at corners. - Tongue,
gums ulcerated; tough mucus of foul taste adheres to soft palate. Nose - Dry,
coryza, with stoppage of nose. - Chronic
catarrh; dropping from posterior nares. - Acne
rosacea. Ears - Raw, red,
oozing scabs around ears. - Sore
pain behind ears. - Herpes
from temples over ears to cheeks. -
Offensive discharge from eczema around ears. Intolerable itching. - Chronic
otorrhoea. - Most
fetid pus from ears, brownish, offensive. Face - Swelling
of upper lip. - Pale,
delicate. - Humid
eruption on face. - Sickly. Throat - Tonsils
greatly swollen; painful swallowing, with pain in ears. - Profuse,
offensive saliva; tough mucus in throat. -
Recurring quinsy. -
Eradicates tendency to quinsy. - Hawking
up of cheesy, pea-like balls of disgusting smell and taste. [Agar.] Stomach -
Eructations like bad eggs. - Very
hungry always; must have something to eat in the middle of the night. - Nausea;
vomiting of pregnancy. - Pain in
abdomen after eating. Stool - Mucous,
bloody, excessively fetid, dark fluid. - Hard,
difficult stool, with blood from rectum and burning piles. -
Constipation of infants, in pale, sickly scrofulous children. Female -
Leucorrhoea fetid, lumpy, with much backache and debility. - Mammae
swollen and painful. - Pimples
oozing an acrid fluid that burns and excoriates the glands. Respiratory - Asthma,
with dyspnoea; worse, sitting up; better, lying down and keeping arms spread
wide apart. - Dry,
hard cough, with great weakness in chest. - Feeling
of ulceration under sternum. - Pain in
chest; better, lying down. - Cough
returns every winter, from suppressed eruption. -
Hay-fever returning irregularly every year. Extremities - Weakness
of joints, as if they would not hold together. - Eruption
around finger-nails. - Fetid
foot-sweats. Skin - Dirty,
dingy look. - Dry,
lustreless, rough hair. -
Intolerable itching. - Herpetic
eruptions, especially on scalp and bends of joints with itching; worse, from warmth of
bed. - Enlarged
glands. -
Sebaceous glands secrete excessively; oily skin. - Indolent
ulcers, slow to heal. - Eczema
behind ears. - Crusty
eruptions all over. -
Urticaria after every exertion. - Pustules
near finger-nails. Fever - Profuse,
offensive perspiration; night-sweats. Sleep -
Sleepless from intolerable itching. - Easily
startled. Modalities - Worse,
coffee; Psorinum patient does not improve while using coffee. - Worse,
changes of weather, in hot sunshine, from cold. - Dread of
least cold air or draft. Better, heat, warm clothing, even in summer. Relationship -
Complementary : Sulphun. - Compare
: Pediculus-Head-louse-(psoric manifestations in children. Eruption on dorsum
of hands,
feet neck. Prurigo; pellagra. Unusual aptitude for study and work). -
Pediculus (Cooties) transmit typhus and trench fever. - In lack
of reaction compare Calcarea and Natrium ars. Gaertner. (Pessimistic, lack of confidence,
subjective troublesome eye symptoms, fear of heights. Urticaria. Use 30th and 200th.
/Wheeler/.) Dose - Two
hundredth and higher potencies. - Should
not be repeated too often. - Psorinum
requires something like 9 days before it manifests its action, and even a
single dose may
elicit other symptoms lasting for weeks. (aegidi.) Ptelea
trifoliata (wafer-ash) * Is a
remarkable remedy in stomach and liver affections. * The
aching and heaviness in the region of the liver is greatly aggravated by
lying on the left side. * Atonic
states of stomach. * Asthma. Head - Feels
dull and stupid. - Pain
from forehead to root of nose; pressing-outward pain. Frontal headache;
worse, noise, motion,
night, rubbing eyes, with acidity. - Temples
as if pressed together. Mouth - Excess
of saliva, with dry bitter taste. - Tongue
coated white or yellow; feels rough, swollen. - Papillae
red and prominent. [Arg.n. ] Coating may be brownish-yellow. Stomach - Weight
and fullness. - Griping
in epigastric region, with dryness of mouth. -
Eructations, nausea, vomiting. - Constant
sensation of corrosion, heat and burning in stomach. - Stomach
feels empty after eating. - Stomach
and liver symptoms associated with pain in limbs. Abdomen - Much
weight and pain in right side; heavy, aching feeling, relieved by lying on
right side. - Liver
sore, swollen, sensitive to pressure. -
Retraction of abdomen. Respiratory - Feeling
of pressure on lungs and of suffocation, when lying on back. - Asthma;
dyspnoea; cramp-like pain in cardiac region. Sleep -
Restless, with frightful dreams; nightmare, awakes languid and unrefreshed. Modalities - Worse,
lying on left side; early morning. - Better,
eating sour things. Relationship - Compare
: Mercur.; Magn. mur.; Nux; Chelid. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. Pulex
irritans (common
flea) * Marked
urinary and female symptoms. Head - Very
impatient, cross, and irritable. - Frontal
headache, with enlarged feeling of eyes. Face wrinkled and old-looking. Mouth - Metallic
taste. -
Sensation of a thread in throat. - Thirsty,
especially during headache. Stomach - Breath
and taste foul. - Intense
nausea, with vomiting, purging, and faintness. - Stool
very offensive. - Abdomen
bloated. Urine - Scanty
with frequent urging, with pressure on bladder and burning in urethra. - Flow
stops suddenly followed by pain. - Urine
foul. - Cannot
retain urine; must attend to the call without delay. -
Irritable bladder before menses. Female - Menses
delayed. -
Increased flow of saliva during. - Intense
burning in vagina. -
Leucorrhoea, profuse, foul, staining a greenish yellow; stains of menses and
leucorrhoea very hard
to wash out. -
Backache. [Oxal. ac.] Back - Aches,
weak; drawing of muscles below scapulae. Fever - Feels a
glow all over, like being over steam; chilly, while sitting beside the fire. Skin - Prickly
itching. - Sore
spots all over. - Skin
emits foul odor. Modalities - Better,
sitting or lying down. - Worse,
left side, moving about. Dose - The
higher potencies. Pulsatilla
pratensis (wind
flower) * The
weather-cock among remedies. The
disposition and mental state are the chief guiding symptoms to the selection
of Pulsatilla. It is
pre-eminently a female remedy, especially for mild, gentle, yielding
disposition. Sad,
crying readily; weeps when talking; changeable, contradictory. Mucous
membranes are all affected. Often
indicated after abuse of Iron tonics, and after badly-managed measles. When first
serious impairment of health is referred to age of puberty. Great
sensitiveness. Wants the
head high. Feels
uncomfortable with only one pillow. Lies with
hands above head. Mind - Weeps
easily. - Timid,
irresolute. - Fears in
evening to be alone, dark, ghost. - Likes
sympathy. - Children
like fuss and caresses. - Easily
discouraged. - Morbid
dread of the opposite sex. -
Religious melancholy. - Given to
extremes of pleasure and pain. - Highly emotional. -
Mentally, an April day. Head -
Wandering stitches about head; pains extend to face and teeth; vertigo;
better in open air. - Frontal
and supra-orbital pains. -
Neuralgic pains, commencing in rigth temporal region, with scalding
lachrymation of affected
side. Headache from overwork. - Pressure
on vertex. Ears -
Sensation as if something were being forced outward. - Hearing
difficult, as if the ear were stuffed. -
Otorrhoea. - Thick,
bland discharge; offensive odor. - External
ear swollen and red. -
Catarrhal otitis. - Otalgia,
worse at night. -
Diminishes acuteness of hearing. Eyes - Thick,
profuse, yellow, bland discharges. - Itching
and burning in eyes. - Profuse
lachrymation and secretion of mucus. - Lids
inflamed, agglutinated. Styes. - Veins of
fundus oculi greatly enlarged. -
Ophthalmia neonatorum. - Subacute
conjunctivitis, with dyspepsia; worse, in warm room. Nose - Coryza;
stoppage of right nostril, pressing pain at root of nose. - Loss of
smell. - Large
green fetid scales in nose. - Stoppage
in evening. - Yellow
mucus; abundant in morning. - Bad
smells, as of old catarrh. - Nasal
bones sore. Face -
Right-sided neuralgia, with profuse lachrymation. - Swelling
of lower lip, which is cracked in middle. -
Prosopalgia towards evening till midnight; chilly, with pain. Mouth - Greasy
taste. - Dry
mouth, without thirst; wants it washed frequently. -
Frequently licks the dry lips. - Crack in
middle of lower lip. Yellow or white tongue, covered with a tenacious mucus. -
Toothache; relieved by holding cold water in mouth. [Coff.] -
Offensive odor from mouth. [Merc.; Aur.] - Food,
especially bread, tastes bitter. - Much
sweet saliva. -
Alternations of taste, bitter, bilious, greasy, salty, foul. - Loss of
taste. - Desire
for tonics. Stomach - Averse
to fat food, warm food, and drink. -
Eructations; taste of food remains a long time; after ices, fruits, pasty. - Bitter
taste, diminished taste of all food. - Pain as
from subcutaneous ulceration. -
Flatulence. - Dislikes
butter. [Sang.] -
Heartburn. -
Dyspepsia, with great tightness after a meal; must loosen clothing. -
Thirstlessness, with nearly all complaints. - Vomiting
of food eaten long before. - Pain in
stomach an hour after eating. [Nux.] - Weight
as from a stone, especially in morning on awakening. - Gnawing,
hungry feeling. [Abies c.] -
Perceptible pulsation in pit of stomach. [Asaf.] - All-gone
sensation, especially in tea drinkers. -
Waterbrash, with foul taste in the morning. Abdomen - Painful,
distended; loud rumbling. - Pressure
as from a stone. - Colic,
with chilliness in evening. Stool -
Rumbling, watery; worse, night No two stools alike. - After
fruit. [Ars.; Chin.] - Blind
haemorrhoids, with itching and sticking pains. -
Dysentery; mucus and blood, with chilliness. [Merc.; Rheum.] - Two or
three normal stools daily. Urine -
Increased desire; worse when lying down. - Burning
in orifice of urethra during and after micturition. -
Involuntary micturition at night, while coughing or passing flatus. - After
urinating, spasmodic pain in bladder. Female -
Amenorrhoea. [Cimicif.; Senec.; Polygon.] -
Suppressed menses from wet feet, nervous debility, or chlorosis. - Tardy
menses. - Too
late, scanty, thick, dark, clotted, changeable, intermittent. -
Chilliness, nausea, downward pressure, painful, flow intermits. -
Leucorrhoea acrid, burning, creamy. - Pain in
back; tired feeling. -
Diarrhoea during or after menses. Male -
Orchitis; pain from abdomen to testicles. - Thick,
yellow discharge from urethra; late stage of gonorrhoea. -
Stricture; urine passed only in drops, and stream interrupted. [Clemat.] - Acute
prostatitis. - Pain and
tenesmus in urinating, worse lying on back. Respiratory -
Capricious hoarseness; comes and goes. - Dry
cough in evening and at night; must sit up in bed to get relief; and loose
cough in the morning,
with copious mucous expectoration. - Pressure
upon the chest and soreness. - Great
soreness of epigastrium. - Urine
emitted with cough. [Caust.] - Pain as
from ulcer in middle of chest. -
Expectoration bland, thick, bitter, greenish. - Short
breath, anxiety, and palpitation when lying on left side. [Phos.] -
Smothering sensation on lying down. Sleep - Wide
awake in the evening; first sleep restless. - Wakes
languid, unrefreshed. -
Irresistible sleepiness in afternoon. - Sleeps
with hands over head. Back - Shooting
pain in the nape and back, between shoulders; in sacrum after sitting. Extremities - Drawing,
tensive pain in thighs and legs, with restlessness, sleeplessness and
chilliness. Pain in
limbs, shifting rapidly; tensive pain, letting up with a snap. - Numbness
around elbow. -
Hip-joint painful. - Knees
swollen, with tearing, drawing pains. - Boring
pain in heels toward evening; suffering worse from letting the affected limb
hang down.
[Vipera.] Veins in forearms and hands swollen. - Feet
red, inflamed, swollen. - Legs
feel heavy and weary. Skin -
Urticaria, after rich food, with diarrhoea, from delayed menses, worse
undressing. - Measles. - Acne at
puberty. - Varicose
veins. Fever -
Chilliness, even in warm room, without thirst. - Chilly
with pains, in spots, worse evening. - Chill
about 4 p.m. -
Intolerable burning heat at night, with distended veins; heat in parts of
body, coldness in other. -
One-sided sweat; pains during sweat. - External
heat is intolerable, veins are distended. - During
apyrexia, headache, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea. Modalities - Worse,
from heat, rich fat food, after eating, towards evening, warm room, lying on
left or on
painless side. when allowing feet to hang down. - Better,
open air, motion, cold applications, cold food and drinks, though not
thirsty. Relationship -
Penthorum, often indicated after Pulsatilla in later colds. - Ionesia
Asoca-Saraca indica-(Amenorrhoea. Menorrhagia-acts powerfully on female organs.
Abdominal pain). - Atriplex
(Uterine symptoms, amenorrhoea; hysteria, coldness between shoulders, dislike
of warm food,
craves strange foods, palpitation, sleeplessness). -
Pulsatilla Nuttaliana, identical effects. - Compare
: Cyclamen; Kali bich.; Kali sulph.; Sulphur. Pimenta-Allspice-(one-sided neuralgias,
parts of body hot and cold). - Anagyris
(headache, amenorrhoea). -
Complementary : Coffea; Chamom.; Nux. Dose - Third to
thirtieth attenuation. Pyrogenium (artificial
sepsin) * This remedy
was introduced by English Homoeopathists, prepared from decomposed lean beef
allowed to stand in the sun for two weeks and then potentized. * The
provings and most of the clinical experience have been obtained from this
preparation. * But,
subsequently, Dr. Swan potentized some septic pus, which preparation has also
been proved and
clinically applied. * There
does not seem to be any marked difference in their effects. Pyrogen is
the great remedy for septic states, with intense restlessness. "In
septic fevers, especially puerperal, Pyrogen has demonstrated its great value
as a homoeopathic
dynamic antiseptic. "
(H.C. Allen.) Hectic, typhoid, typhus, ptomaine poisoning, diphtheria,
dissecting wounds, sewer-gas
poisoning, chronic malaria, after-effects of miscarriage, all these
conditions at times may
present symptoms calling for this unique medicine. Great pain
and violent burning in abscesses. Chronic
complaints that date back to septic conditions. Threatening
heart failure in zymotic and septic fevers. Influenza,
typhoid symptoms. Mind - Full of
anxiety and insane notions. -
Loquacious. - Thinks
he is very wealthy. -
Restless. - Feels if
crowded with arms and legs. - Cannot
tell whether dreaming while awake or asleep. Head - Painless
throbbing. - Fan-like
motion of alae nasi. [Lyc.; Phos.] - Bursting
headache with restlessness. Mouth - Tongue
red and dry, clean, cracked, smooth, as though varnished. - Throat
dry, articulation difficult. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Taste
terribly fetid. - Breath
horrible. Stomach -
Coffee-grounds vomiting. - Vomits
water, when it becomes warm in stomach. Abdomen -
Intolerable tenesmus o both bladder and rectum. - Bloated,
sore, cutting pain. Stool -
Diarrhoea; horribly offensive, brown-black, painless, involuntary. -
Constipation, with complete inertia [Opium]; obstinate from impaction. - Stools
large, black, carrion-like, or small black balls. Heart - Tired
feeling about heart. -
Palpitation. -
Sensation as if heart were too full. - Always
can hear her heart beat. - Pulse
abnormally rapid, out of proportion to the temperature. pain in region of
left nipple. -
Conscious of heart. Female -
Puerperal peritonitis, with extreme fetor. -
Septicaemia following abortion. - Menses
horribly offensive. - Uterine
haemorrhages. - Fever at
each menstrual period, consequent upon latent pelvic inflammation. - Septic
puerperal infection. - Pelvic
calculitis. -
Inflammatory exudate. -
Post-operative cases, with overwhelming sepsis. Fever - Coldness
and chilliness. - Septic
fevers. - Latent
pyogenic condition. - Chill
begins in back. -
Temperature rises rapidly. - Great
heat with profuse hot sweat, but sweating does not cause a fall in
temperature. Extremities -
Throbbing in vessels of neck. - Numbness
of hands, arms, feet. - Aching in
all limbs and bones. - Bed
feels too hard. [Arn.] Great debility in the morning. -
Soreness; better by motion. [Rhus.] - Rapid
decubitus of septic origin. Skin - Small
cut or injury becomes much swollen and inflamed-discolored. - Dry. Sleep - Seems to
be in semi-sleep. - Dreams
all night. Modalities - Relief
from motion. Relationship - Compare
: Streptoccin (anti-febrile action; septic symptoms in infectious diseases). - Rapid in
its action, especially in its effect on temperature; Staphyloccin in diseases
where the
staphylococcus is the chief bacterial factor, as acne, abscess, furuncle;
empyema, endocarditis,
etc. ; Sepin-A toxin of Proteus vulgaris, prepared by Dr. Shedd, same
symptoms as
Pyrogen, of which it is the main constituent; Echinacea; Carbo; Ars.; Lach.;
Rhus; Bapt. -
Complementary: Bryo. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth and higher potencies. - Should
not be repeated too frequently. Quassia
amara (quassia-wood) * Acts on
gastric organs as a tonic. [Gentian; Hydr.] * Seems to
possess marked action on eyes, producing amblyopia and cataract. * Pain in
right intercostal muscles above the liver. * Pressure
and stitches in liver, and sympathetically in spleen. Stomach - Atonic
dyspepsia, with gas and acidity. -
Heart-burn and gastralgia. -
Regurgitation of food. - Abdomen
feels empty and retracted. -
Dyspepsia after infectious diseases; especially grip, dysentery. - Tongue
dry or with brown sticky coating. -
Cirrhosis of liver with ascites. Urinary -
Excessive desire-impossible to retain urine; copious micturition day and
night. - As soon
as the child wakes up the bed is drenched. Extremities -
Inclination to yawn and stretch. [Rhus.] -
Sensation of coldness over back. -
Prostration, with hunger. - Cold
extremities, with sensation of internal coldness. [Helo-derma.] Dose - First to
third potency, or spoonful doses of Aqua Quassiae. Quercus
robur glandium spiritus (spirit
distilled from tincture of acorn kernels) * Used
first by Rademacher for chronic spleen affections; spleen-dropsy. *
Antidotes effects of Alcohol. * Vertigo;
deafness, with noises in head. * Takes
away craving for alcoholics; deafness, dose as below for several months. * Dropsy
and liver affections. * Useful
in gout, old malarial cases with flatulence. Relationship - Compare
: Angelica (in tincture, five drops, three times daily, produces disgust for
liquor; also for
atony of different organs, dyspepsia, nervous headache, etc.; chronic
bronchitis to increase
expectoration.) Ceanoth.; Lach.; Nat. mur.; Helianthus (spleen enlarged and
painful.) Dose - Ten
drops to a teaspoonful of the distilled spirit three to four times a day. - A
passing diarrhoea often appears for a times a day. - A
passing diarrhoea often appears for a time when using it. - Curative
effect. - Quercus
acts well in trituration of the acorn 3x in splenic cases, flatulence, old
malaria and alcoholic
history. (Clark.) Quillaya
saponaria (chile
soap-bark) * Produces
and cures symptoms of acute catarrh, sneezing and sore throat. * Most
effective in the beginning of coryza, checking its further development. * Colds
with sore throat; heat and dryness of throat. * Cough
with difficult expectoration. * Squamous
skin Relationship - Compare
: Kali hyd.; Gels.; Cepa.; Squilla. Saponaria (sore throat, involuntary
urination). - Senega. Dose - Tincture
and first potency. Radium
bromatum (radium
bromide) * An
important addition to the Materia Medica, especially since the provings by
Diffenbach have
precisionized its use. * Radium
brom. of 1, 800, 000 radio-activity was employed. * Found
effective in the treatment of rheumatism and gout, in skin affections
generally, acne rosacea,
naevi, moles, ulcers and cancers. * Lowered
blood pressure. * Svere
aching pains all over, with restlessness, better moving about. * Chronic
rheumatic arthritis. * Lateness
in appearance of symptoms. * Ulcers
due to Radium burns, take a long time to heal. * Marked
increase in the polymorphonuclear neutrophiles. * Great
weakness. Mind -
Apprehensive, depressed; fear of being alone in the dark; great desire to be
with people. - Tired
and irritable. Head - Vertigo,
with pain in back of head, left when in bed. -
Occipital and vertex pain, accompanying severe lumbar aching. - Severe
pain over right eye, spreading back to occiput and to vertex, better in open
air. - Head
feels heavy. - Frontal
headache. - Both
eyes ache. - Itching
and dryness of nasal cavities, better in open air. - Aching
pain in angle of right lower jaw. - Violent
trifacial neuralgia. Mouth - Dryness
of mouth. - Metallic
taste. -
Prickling sensation on end of tongue. Stomach - Empty
feeling in stomach. - Warm
sensation in stomach. - Aversion
to sweets, ice-cream. - Nausea
and sinking sensation, belching of gas. Abdomen - Pain,
violent cramps, rumbling, full of gas; pain over McBurney's point, and at
location of sigmoid
flexure. - Much
flatulence. -
Alternating constipation and loose movements. - Pruritus
ani and piles. Urinary -
Increased elimination of solids, particularly of chlorides. - Renal
irritation, albuminuria, granular and hyaline casts. -
Nephritis with rheumatic symptoms. -
Enuresis. Female - Pruritus
vulvae. - Delayed
and irregular menstruation and backache. - Aching
pains in abdomen over pubes when flow comes on. - Right
breast sore, relieved by hard rubbing. Respiratory -
Persistent cough with tickling in suprasternal fossa. - Dry,
spasmodic cough. - Throat
dry, sore, chest constricted. Back - Aching
in back of neck. - Pain and
lameness in cervical vertebrae, worse dropping head forward, better standing,
or sitting
erect. - lumbar
and sacral backache, pain appears to be in bone, continued motion relieves. - Backache
between shoulders and lumbar-sacral region, better after walking. Extremities - Severe
pain in all the limbs, joints, especially in knee and ankles, sharp pains in
shoulders, arms,
hands and fingers. - Legs,
arms and neck feel hard and brittle, as though they would break on moving. - Arms
feel heavy. - Cracking
in shoulder. - Pain in
toes, calves, hip-joint, popliteal spaces. - Muscles
of legs and hips sore. -
Arthritis, aching pains, worse at night. -
Dermatitis of the fingers. - Trophic
changes in the finger nails. Skin - Small
pimples. - Erythema
and dermatitis, with itching, burning, swelling and redness. - Necrosis
and ulceration. - Itching
all over body, burning of skin, as if afire. -
Epithelioma. Sleep -
Restless. -
Sleepiness with lethargy. - Dreams
vivid, busy. - Dreams
of fire. Fever - Cold
sensation internally, with chattering of teeth until noon. - Internal
chilliness followed by heat of the skin, associated with bowel movements and flatulence. Modalities - Better,
open air, continued motion, hot bath, lying down, pressure. - Worse,
getting up. Relationship - Compare
: Anacardium (the ulceration produced by it is like Radium. It may appear elsewhere
than on place of contact and appear late). - Compare
: X-Ray; Rhus; Sepia; Uranium; Ars.; Pulsat.; Caustic. -
Antidotes : Rhus ven.; Tellur. Dose -
Thirtieth and twelfth trituration. Ranunculus
bulbosus (buttercup) * Acts
especially upon the muscular tissue and skin, and its most characteristic
effects are upon the
chest walls, like pleurodynia. * Bad
effects of Alcohol; delirium tremens. *
Spasmodic hiccough. *
Hydrothorax. * Shocks
throughout the whole body. *
Sensitive to air and touch. * Chronic
sciatica. Head -
Irritable, pains in forehead and eyeballs. - Creeping
sensation in scalp. - Pressing
pain in forehead from within outward. Eyes -
Day-blindness; mist before eyes; pressure and smarting in eyes, as from
smoke. - Pain
over right eye; better, standing and walking. - Herpes
on cornea. - Vesicles
on cornea, with intense pain, photophobia, and lachrymation. Chest - Various
kinds of pains and soreness, as if bruised in sternum, ribs, intercostal
spaces, and both
hypochondria. -
Inter-costal rheumatism. Chilliness in chest when walking in open air. - Stitches
in chest, between shoulder-blades; worse, inspiring, moving. -
Rheumatic pain in chest, as from subcutaneous ulceration. -
Tenderness of abdomen to pressure. Muscular pain along lower margin of the
shoulderblade; burning in
small spots from sedentary employment. Skin - Burning
and intense itching; worse, contact. - Hard
excrescences. - herpetic
eruptions, with great itching. -
Shingles, bluish vesicles. - Itching
in palms. -
Blister-like eruption in palms. - Corns
sensitive. - Horny
skin. -
Finger-tips and palms chapped. -
Vesicular and pustular eruptions. Modalities - Worse,
open air, motion, contact, atmospheric changes, wet, stormy weather, evening. - Cold air
brings on all sorts of ailments. Relationship -
Incompatible : Sulph.; Staph. - Compare
: Ranunc. acris (pain in lumbar muscles and joints by bending and turning
body); Ranunc.
glacialis-Reindeer flower Carlina-(Pulmonary affections; broncho-pneumonical Influenza-enormous
weight in head with vertigo and sensation as of impending apoplexy; night-sweats-more
on thighs); Ranunc. repens (crawling sensation in forehead and scalp in evening in
bed); Ranunc. flammula (ulceration; gangrene of arm). - Compare,
also : Bry.; Croton; Mez.; Euphorb. -
Antidotes : Bry.; Camph.; Rhus. Dose - Mother
tincture, in ten to thirty drop doses in delirium tremens; third to thirtieth
potency generally. - Chronic
sciatica, apply tincture to heel of affected leg (M. Jousset). Ranunculus
sceleratus (marsh
buttercup) * Is more
irritating than others of this botanical family, as seen in the skin
symptoms. * Boring,
gnawing pain very marked. *
Pemphigus. *
Periodical complaints. * Fainting
with pain in stomach. Head - Gnawing
in one spot left of vertex. -
Frightful dreams about corpses, serpents, battles, etc. - Fluent
coryza, with sneezing and burning micturition. Mouth - Teeth
and gums sensitive. - Tongue
mapped. denuded patches. - Mouth
sore and raw. - Burning
and rawness of tongue. Abdomen -
Sensation of a plug behind umbilicus. - Pain
over region of liver, with sensation as if diarrhoea would set it. - Pressure
as of a plug behind right false ribs; worse, deep inspiration. Chest -
Integument sensitive. - Bruised
pain and weakness in the chest every evening. - Sore
burning behind xiphoid cartilage. Skin -
Vesicular eruption, with tendency to form large blisters. Acrid exudation,
which makes surrounding
parts sore. Extremities - Boring
pain. - Sudden
burning sticking in right toe. - Corns,
with burning and soreness, especially when feet hang down. - Gout in
fingers and toes. Dose - First to
third potency. Raphanus
sativus (black
garden radish) * Produces
pain and stitches in liver and spleen. *
Increases of bile and salivary secretion. * Symptoms
will not appear if salt is used with the Radish. * Great
accumulation and incarceration of flatulence. *
"Globus" symptoms. *
Seborrhoea, with greasy skin. *
Pemphigus. *
Hysteria; chilliness in back and arms. * Sexual
insomnia. [Kali brom.] *
Nymphomania. *
Post-operative gas pains. Head - Sadness,
aversion to children, especially girls. -
Headache, brain feels tender and sore. - Oedema
of lower eyelids. - Mucus in
posterior nares. Throat - Hot-ball
feeling from uterus to throat, stopping there. - Heat and
burning in throat. Stomach - Putrid
eructations. - Burning
in epigastrium, followed by hot eructation. Abdomen - Retching
and vomiting, loss of appetite. -
Distended, tympanitic, hard. - No
flatus emitted upward or downward. - Griping
about navel. - Stool
liquid, frothy, profuse, brown, with colic, and pad-like swelling of
intestines. - Vomiting
of faecal matter. Female - Nervous
irritation of genitals. - Menses
very profuse and long-lasting. -
Nymphomania, with aversion to her own sex and to children, and sexual
insomnia. Urine - Turbid,
with yeast-like sediment. - Urine
more copious, thick like milk. Chest - Pain in
chest extends to back and to throat. - Heavy
lump and coldness in center of chest. Relationship - Compare
: Momordica (worse, near splenic flexure); Carbo; anac.; Arg. nit.; Brassica. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Ratanhia
peruviana (krameria-mapato) * The
rectal symptoms are most important, and have received much clinical
confirmation. * It has
cured pterygium. * Violent
hiccough. * Cracked
nipples. [Graph.; Eup. ar.] * Pin
worms. Head - Bursting
in head after stool, and when sitting with head bent forward. -
Sensation as if scalp from nose to vertex were stretched. Stomach - Pain
like knives cutting the stomach. Rectum - Aches,
as if full of broken glass. - Anus
aches and burns for hours after stool. - Feels
constricted. - Dry heat
at anus, with sudden knife-like stitches. - Stools
must be forced with great effort; protrusion of haemorrhoids. - Fissures
of anus, with great constriction, burning like fire, as do the haemorrhoids; temporarily
relieved by cold water. - Fetid,
thin diarrhoea; stools burn; burning pains before and after stools. - Oozing
at anus. -
Pin-worms. [Sant.; Teuc.; Spig.] Itching of anus. Relationship - Compare
: Paeon.; Croton (rectal neuralgia); Sanguin. nit. (diseases of rectum) - ; Macuna
prurens - Dolichos - piles, with burning; haemorrhoidal diathesis;
Silicosulphocalcite of
Alumina; Stag-blast iron furnace cinder-(anal itching, piles, and
constipation; housemaid's
knee); abdominal flatulent distension and lumbago. - Analogue
to Lycopod. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. - Locally,
the Cerate has proved invaluable in many rectal complaints. Rhamnus
californica (california
coffee-tree) * One of
the most positive remedies for rheumatism and muscular pains. *
Pleurodynia, lumbago, gastralgia. * Vesical
tenesmus; dysmenorrhoea of myalgic origin; pain in head, neck, and face. *
Inflammatory rheumatism, joints swollen, painful; tendency to metastasis;
profuse sweat. *
Rheumatic heart (Webster). Provings
of students. 2x
potency. Mind - Nervous,
restless, irritable. -
Lassitude; mentally dull and dazed; unable to concentrate mind on studies. Head - Dizzy
full feeling. - Heavy
bruised sensation; better from pressure. - Bursting
feeling with every step. -
Soreness, especially in occiput and vertex, worse, bending over. - Dull
pain in left temple. - Dull
aching in frontal region (left), extending backwards and over forehead. - Deep,
right-sided frontal headache. -
Twitching eyelids. Ears - Dullness
of hearing. -
Soreness, deep under right tragus on swallowing. Face - Flushed,
hot and glowing. - Outward
pressure from malar processes. Mouth - Canker
sore between gums and lips. - Tongue
coated, with clean, pink central patch. Throat - Dry,
rough.. - Soreness
on right side and tonsil. Bowels -
Constipation with some flatus. - Tenesmus
and dry stool. -
Flatulent diarrhoea. Genito-urinary -
Increased urination. - Tickling
in anterior urethra, small morning drop (no previous gonorrhoea). - Sexual
desire increased. Respiratory -
Substernal oppression. -
Tenderness on pressure of right intercostal muscles. Heart -
Variation of pulse. - Slow
pulse. Extremities - Unable
to control muscular action. - Legs
sore. - Walked
like a drunken man. Modality - Symptoms
worse in evening. Relationship - Rhamnus
cathartica or Rhamnus Frangula-European Buckthorn-a rheumatic remedy- (abdominal
symptoms, colic, diarrhoea; haemorrhoids, especially chronic). - Rhamnus
Purshiana-Cascara Sagrada-(palliative in constipation, as an intestinal
tonic, and dyspepsia
dependent thereon. 10-15 drops of tincture). Dose - Tincture
in 15-drop doses every four hours. Rheum
palmatum (rhubarb) * Of
frequent use in children with sour diarrhoea; difficult dentition. * Whole
child smells sour. Mind -
Impatient and vehement; desires many things and cries. [Cina.] Head - Sweat on
hairy scalp; constant and profuse. - Cool
sweat on the face, especially about mouth and nose. Mouth - Much
saliva. -
Sensation of coolness in teeth. -
Difficult teething; restless and irritable. - Breath
smells sour. [Cham.] Stomach - Desire
for various kinds of food, but soon tires of all. -
Throbbing in pit. - Feels
full. Abdomen - Colicky
pain about navel. - Colic
when uncovering. - Wind
seems to rise up to chest. Rectum - Before
stool, unsuccessful urging to urinate. - Stools
smell sour, pasty, with shivering and tenesmus, and burning in anus. - Sour
diarrhoea during dentition. - Colicky,
even ineffectual urging to evacuate altered faecal stools. Modalities - Worse,
uncovering, after eating, moving about. Relationship - Compare
: Mag. phos.; Hep.; Pod.; Cham.; Ipec. -
Antidotes : Camph.; Cham. -
Complementary : Mag. carb. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Rhodium
metallicum (metal
chemical element) * (Proved
by MacFarlan with the 200th potency.) Nervous
and tearful. Frontal
headache; shocks through head. Fleeting
neuralgic pains in head, over eyes, in ear, both sides of nose, teeth. Loose cold
in head. Lips dry. Nausea
especially from sweets. Dull
headache. Stiff neck
and rheumatic pain down left shoulder and arm. Itching in
arms, palms and face. Loose
stools with gripings in abdomen. Hyper-active
peristalsis, tenesmus after stool. More urine
passed. Cough
scratchy, wheezy. Thick,
yellow mucus from chest. Feels
weak, dizzy and a tired feeling. Rhododendron
chrysanthum (snow-rose) *
Rheumatic and gouty symptoms well marked. *
Rheumatism in the hot season. * The
modality (worse before a storm) is a true guiding symptom. Mind - Dread of
a storm; particularly afraid of thunder. -
Forgetful. Head - Aching
in temples. - Tearing
pain in bones. -
Headache; worse, wine, wind, cold and wet weather. - Pain in
eyes before a storm. - Ciliary
neuralgia, involving eyeball, orbit, and head. - Heat in
eyes when using them. Eyes - Muscular
asthenopia; darting pains through eyes from head, worse before a storm. Ears -
Difficult hearing, with whizzing and ringing in ears. - Hearing
better in the morning; noises come on after patient has been up a few hours. Face -
Prosopalgia; violent jerking pain involving dental nerves, from temple to
lower jaw and chin;
better, warmth and eating. toothache in damp weather and before a storm. - Swollen
gums. - Stumps
of teeth are loosened. Chest - Violent
pleuritic pains running downward in left anterior chest. -
Breathless and speechless from violent pleuritic pains running down the
anterior chest. - Stitches
in spleen from fast walking. - Crampy
pain under short ribs. Male -
Testicles, worse left, swollen, painful, drawn up. -
Orchitis; glands feel crushed. -
Induration and swelling of testes after gonorrhoea. -
Hydrocele. [Sil.] Extremities - Joints
swollen. - Gouty
inflammation of great toe-joint. -
Rheumatic tearing in all limbs, especially right side; worse, at rest and in
stormy weather. -
Stiffness of neck. - Pain in
shoulders, arms, wrists; worse when at rest. - Pains in
bones in spots, and reappear by change of weather. - Cannot
sleep unless legs are crossed. Modalities - Wortse,
before a storm. - All
symptoms reappear in rough weather, night, towards morning. - Better,
after the storm breaks, warmth, and eating. Relationship - Compare
: Ampelopsis (hydrocele and renal dropsy); Dulc.; Rhus; Nat. sulph. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Rhus
aromatica (fragrant
sumach) * Renal
and urinary affections, especially diabetes. * Enuresis
due to vesical atony; senile incontinence. *
Haematuria and cystitis come within the range of this remedy. Urine - Pale,
albuminous. -
Incontinence. Severe pain at beginning or before urination, causing great
agony in children. - Constant
dribbling. -
Diabetes, large quantities of urine of low specific gravity. [Phos. ac.;
Acet. ac.] Dose -
Tincture, in rather material doses. Rhus
glabra (smooth
sumach) *
Epistaxis and occipital headache. Fetid flatus. *
Ulceration of mouth. * Dreams
of flying through the air. [Sticta.] Profuse perspiration arising from
debility. [China.]
It is claimed that this remedy will so disinfect the bowels that the flatus
and stools will be
free from odor. * It acts
well in putrescent conditions with tendency to ulceration. Mouth - Scurvy;
nursing sore mouth. [Veronica.] - Aphthous
stomatitis. Relationship - Said to
be antidotal to the action of Mercury, and has been employed in the treatment
of secondary
syphilis after mercurialization. Dose -
Tincture. - Usually
locally to soft, spongy gums, aphthae, pharyngitis, etc. -
Internally, first potency. Rhus
toxicodendron (poison-ivy) * The
effects on the skin, rheumatic pains, mucous membrane affections, and a
typhoid type of fever,
make this remedy frequently indicated. * Rhus
affects fibrous tissue markedly-joints, tendons, sheaths-aponeurosis, etc.,
producing pains and
stiffness. *
Post-operative complications. * Tearing
asunder pains. * Motion
always "limbers up" the Rhus patient, and hence he feels better for
a time from a change of
position. * Ailments
from strains, overlifting, getting wet while perspiring. * Septic
conditions. *
Cellulitis and infections, carbuncles in early stages. [Echinac.] *
Rheumatism in the cold season. *
Septicaemia. Mind - Listless,
sad. - Thoughts
of suicide. - Extreme
restlessness, with continued change of position. -
Delirium, with fear of being poisoned. [Hyos.] -
Sensorium becomes cloudy. Great apprehension at night, cannot remain in bed. Head - Feels as
if a board were strapped on the forehead. - Vertigo
when rising. - Heavy
head. - Brain
feels loose and as if struck against skull on walking or rising. - Scalp
sensitive; worse on side lain on. - Headache
in occiput [Rhus rad.]; painful to touch. - Pain in
forehead and proceeds thence backward. - Humid
eruptions on scalp; itching greatly. Eyes - Swollen,
red, oedematous; orbital cellulitis. Pustular inflammations. -
Photophobia; profuse flow of yellow pus. - Oedema
of lids, suppurative iritis. - Lids
inflamed, agglutinated. swollen. - Old
injured eyes. -
Circumscribed corneal injection. -
Intensive ulceration of the cornea. - Iritis,
after exposure to cold and dampness, and of rheumatic origin. - Eye
painful on turning it or pressing, can hardly move it, as in acute
retrobulbar neuritis. - Profuse
gush of hot, scalding tears upon opening lids. Ears - Pain in
ears, with sensation as if something were in them. - Lobules
swollen. -
Discharge of bloody pus. Nose -
Sneezing; coryza from getting wet. - Tip of
nose red, sore, ulcerated. - Swelling
of nose. -
Nosebleed on stooping. Face - Jaws
crack when chewing. - Easy
dislocation of jaw. [Ign.; Petrol.] - Swollen
face, erysipelas. - Cheeck
bones sensitive to touch. -
Parotitis. - Facial
neuralgia, with chilliness; worse, evening. - Crusta
lactea. [Calc.; Viol. tric.] Mouth - Teeth
feel loose and long; gums sore. - Tongue
red and cracked; coated, except red triangular space at the tip; dry and red
at edges. - Corners
of mouth ulcerated; fever-blisters around mouth and chin. [Nat. mur.] - Pain in
maxillary joint. Throat - Sore,
with swollen glands. - Sticking
pain on swallowing. -
Parotitis; left side. Stomach - Want of
appetite for any kind of food, with unquenchable thirst. - Bitter
taste. [Cupr.] Nausea, vertigo, and bloated abdomen after eating. Abdomen - Violent
pains, relieved by lying on abdomen. - Swelling
of inguinal glands. - Pain in
region of ascending colon. - Colic,
compelling to walk bent. -
Excessive distention after eating. - Rumbling
of flatus on first rising, but disappears with continued motion. Rectum -
Diarrhoea of blood, slime, and reddish mucus. -
Dysentery, with tearing pains down thighs. - Stools
of cadaverous odor. - Frothy,
painless stools. - Will
often abort a beginning suppurative process near the rectum. -
Dysentery. Urinary - Dark,
turbid, high-colored, scanty urine, with white sediment. - Dysuria,
with loss of blood. Male - Swelling
of glands and prepuce-dark-red erysipelatous; scrotum thick, swollen,
oedenatous. Itching
intense. Female -
Swelling, with intense itching of vulva. - Pelvic
articulations stiff when beginning to move. - Menses
early, profuse, and prolonged, acrid. - Lochia
thin, protracted, offensive diminished [Puls.; Secale], with shooting upwards
in vagina.[Sep.] Respiratory - Tickling
behind upper sternum. - Dry,
teasing cough from midnight until morning, during a chill, or when putting
hands out of bed. -
Haemoptysis from overexertion; blood bright red. -
Influenza, with aching in all bones. [Eup. perf.] -
Hoarseness from overtraining voice. [Arn.] -
Oppression of the chest, cannot get breath with sticking pains. -
Bronchial coughs in old people, worse on awaking and with expectoration of
small plugs of mucus. Heart -
Hypertrophy from overexertion. - Pulse
quick, weak, irregular, intermittent, with numbness of left arm. -
Trembling and palpitation when sitting still. Back - Pain
between shoulders on swallowing. - Pain and
stiffness in small of back; better, motion, or lying on something hard;
worse, while sitting. -
Stiffness of the nape of the neck. Extremities - Hot,
painful swelling of joints. - Pains
tearing in tendons, ligaments, and fasciae. -
Rheumatic pains spread over a large surface at nape of neck, loins, and
extremities; better motion.
[Agaric.] - Soreness
of condyles of bones. - Limbs
stiff paralyzed. The cold fresh air is not tolerated; it makes the skin
painful. - Pain
along ulnar nerve. - Tearing
down thighs. -
Sciatica; worse, cold, damp weather, at night. - Numbness
and formication, after overwork and exposure. -
Paralysis; trembling after exertion. -
Tenderness about knee-joint. - Loss of
power in forearm and fingers; crawling sensation in the tips of fingers. - Tingling
in feet. Fever -
Adynamic; restless, trembling. - Typhoid;
tongue dry and brown; sordes; bowels loose; great restlessness. -
Intermittent; chill, with dry cough and restlessness. - During
heat, urticaria. - Hydroa. - Chilly,
as if cold water were poured over him, followed by heat and inclination to
stretch the limbs. Skin - Red,
swollen; itching intense. -
Vesicles, herpes; urticaria; pemphigus; erysipelas; vesicular suppurative
forms. - Glands
swollen. -
Cellulitis. - Burning
eczematous eruptions with tendency to scale formation. Sleep - Dreams
of great exertion. - Heavy
sleep, as from stupor. -
Sleepless before midnight. Modalities - Worse,
during sleep, cold, wet rainy weather and after rain; at night, during rest,
drenching, when lying
on back or right side. - Better, warm,
dry weather, motion; walking, change of position, rubbing, warm applications,
from stretching out limbs. Relationship -
Complementary : Bry.; Calc. fluor. Phytol. (Rheumatism). - In
urticaria follow with Bovista. - Inimical
: Apis. -
Antidotes : Bathing with milk and Grindelia lotion very effective. -
Ampelopsis Trifolia-Three-leaf Woodbine-(Toxic dermatitis due to vegetable
poisons-30 and 200.
Very similar to Rhus poisoning). -
Desensitizing against Ivy poisoning by the use of descending doses of the
tincture by mouth or by
hypodermic injections is recommended by old school authorities, but is not as
effective as the
homoeopathic remedies especially Rhus 30 and 200 and Anacard., etc. -
Anacard.; Croton.; Grindelia; Mezer.; Cyprip.; Plumbago (eczema of vulva);
Graph. - Compare
: Rhus radicans (almost identical action); characteristics are, burning in
tongue, tip feels
sore, pains are often semilateral and in various parts, often remote and
successive. - Many
symptoms are better after a storm has thoroughly set in, especially after an
electric storm. - Has
pronounced yearly aggravation. [Laches.] - Rhus
radicans has headache in occiput even pain in nape of neck and from there
pains draw over the
head forwards. - Rhus
diversiloba-California Poison-oak (antidote to Rhus; violent skin symptoms,
with frightful
itching; much swelling of face, hands and genitals; skin very sensitive;
eczema and erysipelas,
great nervous weakness, tired from least effort; goes to sleep from sheer exhaustion);
Xerophyllum asphodeloides (dysmenorrhoea and skin symptoms). - Compare,
also ; Arn.; Bapt.; Lach.; Ars.; Hyos.; Op. (stupefaction more profound). -
Mimosa-Sensitive Plant-(rheumatism, knee stiff, lancinating pains in back and
limbs. Swelling of
ankles Legs tremble). Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. - The
200th and higher are antidotal to poisoning with the plant and tincture. Rhus
venenata (poison-elder) * The skin
symptoms of this species of Rhus are most severe. Mind - Great
melancholy; no desire to live, gloomy. Head - Heavy,
frontal headache; worse, walking or stooping. - Eyes
nearly closed with great swelling. -
Vesicular inflammation of ears. - Nose red
and shiny. - Face
swollen. Tongue - Red at
tip. - Fissured
in middle. - Vesicles
on under side. Abdomen - Profuse,
watery, white stools in morning, 4 a.m. , with colicky pains; expelled with
force. - Pain in
hypogastrium before every stool. Extremities -
Paralytic drawing in right arm, especially wrist, and extending to fingers. Skin - Itching;
relieved by hot water. -
Vesicles. Erysipelas; skin dark red. - Erythema
nodosum, with nightly itching and pains in long bones. Relationship - Antidote
: Clematis. - The
California Poison-oak (Rhus diversiloba) is identical with it. - It
antidotes Radium and follows it well. - Compare
: Anacard. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Ricinus
communis (castor-oil) * Has
marked action on gastro-intestinal tract. * Increase
the quantity of milk in nursing women. * Vomiting
and purging. * Languor
and weakness. Head - Vertigo,
occipital pain, congestive symptoms, buzzing in ears. - Face
pale, twitching of mouth. Stomach - Anorexia
with great thirst, burning in stomach, pyrosis, nausea profuse vomiting, pit
of stomach
sensitive. - Mouth
dry. Abdomen - Rumbling
with contraction of recti muscles, colic, incessant diarrhoea with purging. - Rice
water stools with cramps and chilliness. Stool - Loose,
incessant, painless, with painful cramps in muscles of extremities. - Anus
inflamed. - Stools
green, slimy, and bloody. - Fever,
emaciation, somnolence. Relationship - Compare
: Resorcin (summer complaint with vomiting); destroys organic germs of putrefaction;
Cholos terrapina (cramps of muscles). - Ars.;
Verat. Dose - Third
potency. - Five
drops every four hours for increasing flow of milk; also locally a poultice
of the leaves. Robinia
pseudacacia (yellow
locust) * The
remedy for hyperchlorhydria. * In cases
where albuminoid digestion is too rapid and starch digestion is perverted. * The
gastric symptoms with the mostpronounced acidity are well authenticated, and
are the guiding
symptoms . * The
acidity of Robinia is accompanied by frontal headache. *
Intensely acrid eructations. * Acrid
and greenish vomiting, colic and flatulence, nightly burning pains in stomach
and constipation
with urgent desire. * -Acidity
of children. * Stools
and perspiration sour. *
Incarcerated flatus. Head - Dull,
throbbing, frontal pain; worse, motion and reading. - Gastric
headache with acid vomiting. Stomach - Dull,
heavy aching. - Nausea;
sour, eructations; profuse vomiting of an intensely sour fluid. [Sulph. ac.] - Great
distention of stomach and bowels. -
Flatulent colic. [Cham.; Diosc.] - Sour
stools; child smells sour. Female -
Nymphomania. - Acrid, fetid
leucorrhoea. -
Discharge of blood between menstrual periods. - Herpes
on vagina and vulva. Relationship - Magnes.
Phos.; Arg. Nit.; Orexine tannate. (Hyperchlorydria; deficient acid and slow digestion;
14 hourly doses). Dose - Third
potency. - Must be
continued a long time. Rosa
damascena (damask
rose) * Useful
in the beginning of hay-fever, with involvement of Eustachian tube. Ear - Hardness
of hearing; tinnitus. -
Eustachian catarrh. [Hydr.; Merc. dulc.] Relationship - Compare
: in hay-fever : Phleum pratense- Timothy grass-(Hay-fever with asthma;
watery coryza,
itching of nose and eyes; frequent sneezing, dyspnoea. Use 6-30 potency.
Rabe.) Succin.
acid; Sabad.; Euph.; Psor.; Kali hyd.; Naphth. Dose - Lower
potencies. Rumex
crispus (yellow dock) * Is
characterized by pains, numerous and varied, neither fixed nor constant
anywhere. * Cough
caused by an incessant tickling in the throat-pit, which tickling runs down
to the bifurcation
of the bronchial tubes. * Touching
the throat-pit brings on the cough. * Worse
from the least cold air; so that all cough ceases by covering up all the body
and head with the
bedclothes. * Rumex
diminishes the secretions of mucous membranes, and at the same time exalts sensibility
of the mucous membranes of the larynx and trachea. * Its
action upon the skin is marked, producing an intense itching. *
Lymphatics enlarged and secretions perverted. Stomach - Tongue
sore at edges; coated; sensation of hard substance in pit of stomach;
hiccough, pyrosis,
nausea; cannot eat meat; it causes eructations, pruritus. - Jaundice
after excessive use of alcoholics. - Chronic
gastritis; aching pain in pit of stomach and shooting in the chest; extends
towards the
throat-pit, worse any motion or talking. - Pain in
left breast after meals; flatulence. Respiratory - Nose
dry. - Tickling
in throat-pit causes cough. Copious mucous discharge from nose and trachea. - Dry,
teasing cough, preventing sleep. Aggravated by pressure, talking, and
especially by inspiring
cool air and at night. - Thin,
watery, frothy expectoration by the mouthful : later, stringy and tough. - Rawness
of larynx and trachea. - Soreness
behind sternum, especially left side, in region of left shoulder. - Raw pain
under clavicle. - Lump in
throat. Stool - Brown,
watery, diarrhoea early in morning, with cough, driving him out of bed. - Valuable
in advanced phthisis. [Seneg.; Puls.; Lycop.; Ars.] - Itching
of anus, with sensation as of a stick in rectum. - Piles. Skin - Intense
itching of skin, especially of lower extremities; worse, exposure to cold air
when undressing. -
Urticaria; contagious prurigo. Modalities - Worse,
in evening, from inhaling cold air; left chest; uncovering. Relationship - Compare
: Caust.; Sulph.; Bell.; Rumex contains chrysophanic acid to which the skin symptoms
correspond. - Rumex
acetosa-Sheep sorrel-(Gathered in June and dried, used locally for
Epithelioma of face.
/Cowperthwaite/. Dry, unremitting short cough, and violent pains in the
bowels; uvula elongated;
inflammation of oesophagus; also cancer); Rumex
obtusifolius-Lapathum-Broadleaf dock-(nosebleed
and headache following; pain in kidneys; leucorrhoea). Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Ruta
graveolens (rue-bitterwort) * Acts
upon the periosteum and cartilages, eyes and uterus. *
Complaints from straining flexor tendons especially. * Tendency
to the formation of deposits in the periosteum, tendons, and about joints, especially
wrist. *
Overstrain of ocular muscles. * All
parts of the body are painful, as if bruised. * Sprains
(after Arnica). * Lameness
after sprains. *
Jaundice. * Feeling
of intense lassitude, weakness and despair. * Injured
"bruised" bones. Head - Pain as
from a nail; after excessive intoxicating drinks. -
Periosteum sore. - Epistaxis. Eyes -
Eyes-strain followed by headache. Eyes red, hot, and painful from sewing or
reading fine print.
[Nat. mur.; Arg. nit.] Disturbances of accommodation. - Weary
pain while reading. - Pressure
deep in orbits. - Tarsal
cartilage feels bruised. - Pressure
over eyebrow. -
Asthenopia. Stomach -
Gastralgia of aching, gnawing character. Urinary - Pressure
in neck of bladder after urinating; painful closure. [Apis.] - Constant
urging to urinate, feels bladder full. Rectum -
Difficult faeces, evacuated only with straining. -
Constipation, alternating with mucous, frothy stools; discharge of blood with
stool. - When
sitting, tearing stitches in rectum. -
Carcinoma affecting lower bowel. Prolapsus ani every time the bowels move,
after confinement. - Frequent,
unsuccessful urging to stool. -
Protrusion of rectum when stooping. Respiratory - Cough
with copious, thick, yellow expectoration; chest feels weak. - Painful
spot on sternum; short breath with tightness of chest. Back - Pain in
nape, back and loins. - Backache
better pressure and lying on back. - Lumbago
worse morning before rising. Extremities - Spine
and limbs feel bruised. - Small of
back and loins pain. - Legs
give out on rising from a chair, hips and thighs so weak. [Phos.;Con.] -
Contraction of fingers. - Pain and
stiffness in wrists and hands. - Ganglia.
[Benzoic ac.] -
Sciatica; worse, lying down at night; pain from back down hips and thighs. -
Hamstrings feel shortened. [Graph.] - Tendons
sore. - Aching
pain in tendo-Achilles. - Thighs
pain when stretching the limbs. - Pain in
bones of feet and ankles. - Great
restlessness. Modalities - Worse,
lying down, from cold, wet weather. Relationship - Compare
: Ratanhia; Carduus. -
Rectal(irritation); Jaborandi; Phyt.; Rhus; Sil.; Arn. - Antidote
: Camph. -
Complementary : Calc. phos. Dose - First to
sixth potency. - Locally,
the tincture for ganglia and as a lotion for the eyes. Sabadilla (cevadilla
seed. asagraea officialis) * Action
on mucous membrane of the nose and the lachrymal glands, producing coryza and symptoms
like hay-fever, which have been utilized homoeopathically. *
Chilliness; sensitive to cold. *
Ascarides, with reflex symptoms (nymphomania; convulsive symptoms). *
Children's diarrhoea with constant cutting pains. Mind - Nervous,
timid, easily startled. - Has
erroneous notions about himself. - Imagines
that he is very sick; that parts are shrunken; that she is pregnant; that she
has cancer;
delirium during intermittents. Head - Vertigo
with sensation as though all things were turning around each other,
accompanied by blackness
before eyes and sensation of fainting. - Dullness
and oppression. - Over-
sensitiveness to odors. - Thinking
produces headache and sleeplessness. - Eyelids
red, burning. Lachrymation. -
Difficult hearing. Nose -
Spasmodic sneezing, with running nose. Coryza, with severe frontal pains and
redness of eyes and
lachrymation. - Copious,
watery, nasal discharge. Throat - Sore;
begins on left side. [Lach.] Much tough phlegm. -
Sensation of a skin hanging loosely; must swallow it. - Warm
food and drink relieve. - Empty
swallowing most painful. - Dry
fauces and throat. -
Sensation of a lump in throat with constant necessity to swallow. - Chronic
sore throat; worse, from cold air. - Tongue
as if burnt. Stomach -
Spasmodic pain in stomach with dry cough and difficult breathing. - No
thirst. - Loathing
for strong food. - Canine
appetite for sweets and farinaceous food. - Pyrosis;
copious salivation. - Cold,
empty feeling in stomach. - Desire
for hot things. Sweetish taste. Female - Menses
too late; come by fits and starts. - Intermit
[Kreos.; Puls.] (due to transient and localized congestion of womb
alternating with chronic
anaemic state). Fever - Chill
predominates; from below upwards. - Heat in
head and face; hands and feet icy cold, with chill. -
Lachrymation during paroxysm. -
Thirstless. Extremities - Cracking
of skin under and beneath toe; inflammation under toe-nails. Skin - Dry,
like parchment. - Horny,
deformed, thickened nails. - Hot,
burning, creeping, crawling sensation. - Itching
in anus. Modalities - Worse,
cold and cold drinks, full moon. - Better,
warm food and drink, wrapped up. Relationship -
Complementary : Sepia. - Compare
: Veratrina (is alkaloid of Sabadilla, not of Veratrum, locally in
neuralgias, and for removal of
dropsy. Five grains to two drams Lanolin, rubbed on inside of thighs, causes diuresis). - Colch.;
Nux; Arundo and Pollatin. Phleum pratense-Timothy-Hay-fever - Potentized-12- specific
to many cases and evidently acts in a desensitizing manner. (Rabe.) -
Cumarinum (hay-fever). -
Antidotes : Puls.; Lycop.; Conium; Lach. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Sabal
serrulata (saw
palmetto) * Sabal is
homoeopathic to irritability of the genito-urinary organs. General
and sexual debility. Promotes
nutrition and tissue building. Head,
stomach, and ovarian symptoms marked. Of
unquestioned value in prostatic enlargement, epididymitis, and urinary
difficulties. Acts on
membrano-prostatic portion of urethra. Iritis,
with prostatic trouble. Languor,
apathy and indifference. Head -
Confused, full; dislikes sympathy; makes her angry. - Vertigo,
with headache. -
Neuralgia in feeble patients. - Pain
runs up from nose and centers in forehead. Stomach - Belching
and acidity. - Desire
for milk. [Rhus; Apis] Urinary - Constant
desire to pass water at night. -
Enuresis; paresis of sphincter vesicae. - Chronic
gonorrhoea. -
Difficult urination. - Cystitis
with prostatic hypertrophy. Male -
Prostatic troubles; enlargement; discharge of prostatic fluid. - Wasting
of testes and loss of sexual power. - Coitus
painful at the time of emission. - Sexual
neurotics. - Organs
feel cold. Female - Ovaries
tender and enlarged; breasts shrivel.[Iod.; Kali iod.] Young female
neurotics; suppressed
or perverted sexual inclination. Respiratory - Copious
expectoration, with catarrh of nose. - Chronic
bronchitis. [Stann.; Hep.] Relationship - Compare
: Phosph. ac.; Stigmata maydis; Santal.; Apis. - In
prostatic symptoms : fer. pic.; Thuja; Picric acid (more sexual erethism). - Populus
tremul.; (prostatic enlargement with cystitis). Dose - Mother
tincture, ten to thirty drops. - Third
potency often better. - The
tincture must be prepared from the fresh berries to be effective. Sabina (savine) * Has a
special action on the uterus; also upon serous and fibrous membranes; hence
its use in gout. * Pain
from sacrum to the pubis. Haemorrhages, where blood is fluid and clots
together. * Tendency
to miscarriage, especially at third month. * Violent
pulsations; wants windows open. Mind - Music is
intolerable, produces nervousness. Head - Vertigo
with suppressed menses. - Bursting
headache, suddenly coming and going slowly. - Rush of
blood to head and face. - Drawing
pains in masseter muscles. - Teeth
ache when chewing. Stomach -
Heartburn. - Desire
for lemonade. - Bitter
taste. [Rhus.] -
Lancinating pain from pit of stomach across back. Abdomen -
Bearing-down, constrictive pain. - Colic, mostly
in hypogastric region. -
Tympanitic distention. Rectum - Sense of
fullness. -
Constipation. - Pain
from back to pubis. -
Haemorrhoids, with bright red blood; bleed copiously. Urine - Burning
and throbbing in region of kidneys. - Bloody
urine; much urging. - Bladder
inflamed with throbbing all over. -
Inflammation of urethra. Male -
Inflammatory gonorrhoea, with pus-like discharge. - Sycotic
excrescences. - Burning,
sore pain in glans. - Prepuce
painful with difficulty in retracting it. -
Increased desire. Female - Menses
profuse, bright. - Uterine
pains extend into thighs. -
Threatened miscarriage. - Sexual
desire increased. -
Leucorrhoea after menses, corrosive, offensive. -
Discharge of blood between periods, with sexual excitement. [Ambr.] - Retained
placenta; intense after-pains. -
Menorrhagia in women who aborted readily. -
Inflammation of ovaries and uterus after abortion. - Promotes
expulsion of moles from uterus. [Canth.] - Pain
from sacrum to pubis, and from below upwards shooting up the vagina. -
Haemorrhage ; partly clotted; worse from least motion. - Atony of
uterus. Back - Pain
between sacrum and pubis from one bone to another. -
Paralytic pain in small back. Extremities - Bruised
pains in anterior portion of thighs. - Shooting
in heels and metatarsal bones. -
Arthritic pain in joints. - Gout;
worse, in heated room. - Red,
shining swelling. - Gouty
nodosities. [Ammon. phos.] Skin -
Fig-warts, with intolerable itching and burning. -
Exuberant granulations. [Thuj.; Nit. ac.] - Warts. - Black
pores in skin. Modalities - Worse,
from least motion, heat, warm air. - Better,
in cool fresh air. Relationship -
Complementary : Thuja. - Compare
: Sanguisorba (Venous congestion and passive haemorrhages; varices of lower extremities;
dysentery. Long lasting profuse menses with congestion to head and limbs in sensitive,
irritable patients. Climacteric haemorrhages. Use 2x attenuation.)
Sanguisuga. - -The
leech-(Haemorrhages, especially bleeding from anus. Use 6x). -
Rosmarinus (menses too early; violent pains followed by uterine haemorrhage.
Head heavy, drowsy.
Chilly with icy coldness of lower extremities without thirst, followed by
heat. Memory
deficient). - Croc.;
Calc.; Trill.; Ipec.; Millef.; Erig. - Antidote
: Puls. Dose - Locally,
for warts, tincture. -
Internally, third to thirtieth potency. Saccharum
officinale (cane-sugar) *
According to the great Dr. Hering, a large proportion of chronic diseases of
women and children
are developed by using too much sugar. Sugar is
an antiseptic. Combats
infection and putrefaction; has a solvent action on fibrin and stimulates
secretion by the
intense osmotic changes induced, thus rinsing out the wound with serum from
within outward,
favoring healing. Leg
ulcers. Sugar must
be considered a sustainer and developer of the musculature of the heart and
hence useful in
failure of compensation and a variety of cardio-vascular troubles. Acts as a
nutrient and tonic, in wasting disorders, anaemia, neurasthenia, etc.,
increasing weight and
power. Opacity of
cornea. Dim sight. Acidity
and anal itching Cold
expectoration. Myocardial
degeneration. Fat,
bloated, large-limbed children, who are cross, peevish, whining; capricious;
want dainty things,
tidbits, and refuse substantial food. Oedema of
feet. Headache
every seven days Relationship - Compare
: Saccharum lactis-Sugar of milk-lactose-(diuresis; amblyopia; cold pains, as
if produced
by fine, icy cold needle with tingling, as if frost bitten; great physical
exhaustion. Sugar of
milk in large doses to develop the Bacillus acidophilus to correct
putrefactive intestinal
conditions and also constipation.) Dose -
Thirtieth potency and higher. - Locally
in gangrene. - One
ounce of lump sugar morning and evening valuable adjunct in the treatment of obstinate
cases of heart failure due to deficient heart muscle without valvular lesion. -
Epilepsy; blood with reduced sugar content irritates the nervous system with
tending to convulsions. - Sugar as
an oxytocic has its most suitable application towards the end of labor when
there is no
mechanical obstruction and delay is due to uterine inertia. - 25
grammes dissolved in water, several times every half hour. - Compare
: Saccharin (hinders both the salivary and peptic ferment actions with
consequent dyspepsia.
Prof. Lewin believes its action to be on the secretory cells themselves and
it has caused
pain /right hypogastrium/, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and wasting). Salicylicum
acidum (salicylic
acid) * The
symptoms point to its use in rheumatism, dyspepsia, andMeniere's disease. *
Prostration after influenza; also tinnitus aurium and deafness. *
Haematuria. Head - Vertigo;
tendency to fall to left side. -
Headache; confusion in head on rising suddenly. -
Incipient coryza. - Piercing
pain in temples. Eyes - Retinal
haemorrhage. -
Retinitis after influenza, also albuminuric. Ears - Roaring
and ringing in ears. -
Deafness, with vertigo. Throat - Sore,
red and swollen. -
Pharyngitis; swallowing difficult. Stomach - Canker
sores, with burning soreness and fetid breath. -
Flatulence; hot, sour belching. - Putrid
fermentation. -
Fermentative dyspepsia. - Tongue
purplish, leaden-colored; foul breath. Stools - Putrid
diarrhoea; gastro-intestinal derangements, especially in children; stools
like green frog's spawn.
[Magn. carb.] - Pruritus
ani. Extremities - Knees
swollen and painful. - Acute
articular rheumatism; worse, touch and motion, profuse sweat. - Pain
shifts. -
Sciatica, burning pain; worse at night. - Copious
foot-sweat and ill affects where suppressed. Skin - Itching
vesicles and pustules; better by scratching. - Sweat
without sleep. -
Urticaria. - Hot and
burning skin. - Purpura. - Herpes
zoster. - Necrosis
and softening of bones. Relationship - Compare
: Salol (rheumatic pain in joints, with soreness and stiffness, headache over
eyes; urine
violet-smelling); Colch.; China; Lact. ac. - Spiraea
and Gaultheria contain salicyl. acid. Dose - Third
decimal trituration. - In acute
articular rheumatism, 5 grains every 3 hours. (Old school dose.) Salix
nigra (black-willow) * Has a
positive action on the generative organs of both sexes Hysteria and
nervousness. *
Libidinous thoughts and lascivious dreams. * Controls
genital irritability. *
Moderates sexual passion. *
Satyriasis and erotomania. * In acute
gonorrhoea, with much erotic trouble; chordee. * After
masturbation; spermatorrhoea. Face - Red,
swollen, especially the end of nose-eyes blood-shot and sore to touch and on
motion. - Roots of
hair hurt. -
Epistaxis. Female - Before
and during menses much nervous disturbance, pain in ovaries; difficult menstruation. - Ovarian
congestion and neuralgia. -
Menorrhagia. - Bleeding
with uterine fibroid. -
Nymphomania. Male - Painful
movement of the testicles. Back - Pain
across sacral and lumbar region. - Unable
to step out quickly. Relationship - Compare
: Yohimbin.; Canth. Dose - Material
doses of the tincture, thirty drops. Salvia
officinalis (sage) * Controls
excessive sweating when circulation is enfeebled; of less use in phthisis
with night-sweats
and suffocating tickling cough. *
Galactorrhoea. * Exerts a
tonic influence on the skin. Respiratory - Tickling
cough, especially in consumption. Skin - Soft,
relaxed, with enfeebled circulation and cold extremities. -
Colliquative perspiration. Relationship - Compare
: chrysanthemum Leucanthemum- Ox-eye Daisy. - Has
specific action on sudoriparous glands. - Quiets
nervous system like Cypripedium. - Right
sided tearing pain in bones of jaw and temple. - Pain in
teeth and gums, worse touch, better warmth. -
Irritable and tearful. - Here use
12x. - Insomnia
and night-sweats. - For
colliquative sweating and hyperaesthesia of nervous system. - Material
doses of tincture. -
Phelland.; Tuberc.; Salvia sclerata (tonic influence on nervous system; dose,
teaspoonful to one pint
hot water, as inhalent for sponging). - Rubia
tinctorum-Madder-A remedy for the spleen. [Ceanothus.] -
Chlorosis and amenorrhoea; tuberculosis. - Anaemia;
undernourished conditions; splenic anaemia. - Dose, 10
drops of tincture. Dose -
Tincture, in twenty-drop doses, in a little water. - The
effects manifest themselves quickly two hours after taking a dose, and they
persist for from two
to six days. Sambucus
nigra (elder) * Acts
especially on the respiratory organs. * Dry
coryza of infants, snuffles, oedematous swellings. * Profuse
sweat accompanies many affections. Mind - Sees
images when shutting eyes. - Constant
fretfulness. - Very
easily frightened. - Fright
followed by suffocative attacks. Face - Turns
blue with cough. - Red, burning
spots on cheeks. - Heat and
perspiration of face. Abdomen - Colic,
with nausea and flatulence; frequent watery, slimy stools. Urine - Profuse
urine with dry heat of skin. - Frequent
micturition, with scanty urine. - Acute
nephritis; dropsical symptoms, with vomiting. Respiratory - Chest
oppressed with pressure in stomach, and nausea Hoarseness with tenacious
mucus in larynx. -
Paroxysmal, suffocative cough, coming on about midnight, with crying and
dyspnoea. -
Spasmodic croup. - Dry
coryza. - Sniffles
of infants; nose dry and obstructed. - Loose
choking cough. - When
nursing child must let go of nipple, nose blocked up, cannot breathe. - Child
awakes suddenly, nearly suffocating, sits up, turns blue. Cannot expire.
[Meph.] Millar's
asthma. Extremities - Hands
turn blue. -
Oedematous swelling in legs, insteps, and feet. - Feet icy
cold. -
Debilitating night-sweats. [Salvia; Acet. ac.] Fever - Dry heat
while sleeping. - Dreads
uncovering. Profuse sweat over entire body during waking hours. - Dry,
deep cough precedes the fever paroxysm. Skin - Dry heat
of skin during sleep. - Bloated
and swollen; general dropsy; profuse sweat on waking. Modalities - Worse,
sleep, during rest, after eating fruit. - Better,
sitting up in bed, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Ipec.; Meph.; Opium; Sambucus Canadensis (great value in dropsies; large
doses required-fluid
extract, 1/4 to 1 teaspoonful three times daily). -
Antidotes : Ars.; Camph. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Sanguinaria
canadensis (blood
root) * Is a
right-sided remedy pre-eminently, and affects chiefly the mucous membranes, especially
of the respiratory tract. * It has
marked vaso-motor disturbances, as seen in the circumscribed redness of the
cheeks, flashes of
heat, determination of blood to head and chest, distention of temporal veins, burning in
palms and soles, and has been found very applicable to climacteric disorders. * Burning
sensations, like from hot water. *
Influenzal coughs. *
Phthisis. * Sudden
stopping of catarrh of respiratory tract followed by diarrhoea. Burning in
various parts is
characteristic. Head - Worse
right side, sun headache. -
Periodical sick headache; pain begins in occiput, spreads upwards, and
settles over eyes, especially
right. Veins and temples are distended. - Pain
better lying down and sleep. -
Headaches return at climacteric; every seventh day. [Sulph.; Sabad.] - Pain in
small spot over upper left parietal bone. - Burning
in eyes. - Pain in
the back of head "like a flash of lightning". Face - Flushed. - Neuralgia;
pain extends in all directions from upper jaw. - Redness
and burning of cheeks. Hectic flush. - Fullness
and tenderness behind angle of jaws. Nose -
Hay-fever. - Ozaena,
with profuse, offensive yellowish discharges. - Nasal
polypi. - Coryza,
followed by diarrhoea. - Chronic
rhinitis; membrane dry and congested. Ears - Burning
in ears. - Earache
with headache. - Humming
and roaring. - Aural
polypus. Throat - Swollen;
worse, right side. - Dry and
constricted. -
Ulceration of mouth and fauces, with dry, burning sensation Tongue white;
feels scalded. -
Tonsillitis. Stomach - Aversion
to butter. - Craving
for piquant things. -
Unquenchable thirst. - Burning,
vomiting. - Nausea,
with salivation. - Sinking,
faint all-gone feeling. [Phos.; Sep.] - Spitting
up of bile; gastro-duodenal catarrh. Abdomen -
Diarrhoea as coryza improves. - Pain
over region of liver. -
Diarrhoea; bilious, liquid, gushing stool. [Nat. sulph.; Lycop.] - Cancer
of rectum. Female -
Leucorrhoea fetid, corrosive. - Menses
offensive, profuse. - Soreness
of breasts. - Uterine
polypi. - Before,
menses, itching of axillae. -
Climacteric disorders. Respiratory - Oedema
of larynx. - Trachea
sore. - Heat and
tension behind the sternum. - Aphonia. - Cough of
gastric origin; relieved by eructation. - Cough,
with burning pain in chest; worse, right side. - Sputum
tough, rust-colored, offensive, almost impossible to raise. -
Spasmodic cough after influenza and after whooping-cough. - Cough
returns with every fresh cold. - Tickling
behind sternum, causes a constant hacking cough; worse at night on lying
down. - Must sit
up in bed. - Burning
soreness in right chest, through to right shoulder. - Severe
soreness under right nipple. -
Haemoptysis from suppressed menses. - Severe
dyspnoea and constriction of chest. -
Offensive breath and purulent expectoration. - Burning
in chest as of hot steam from chest to abdomen. - Fibroid
phthisis. -
Pneumonia; better, lying on back. - Asthma
with stomach disorders. [Nux.] - Valvular
disease with lung development, phosphates in urine and loss of flesh. - Sudden
stoppage of catarrh of air passages brings on diarrhoea. Extremities -
Rheumatism of right shoulder, left hip-joint and nape of neck. - Burning
in soles and palms. - Rheumatic
pains in places least covered by flesh; not in joints. soles of feet burn. -
Right-side neuritis; better touching the part. Skin -
Antidotes: Rhus poisoning. - Red,
blotchy eruptions; worse in spring. - Burning
and itching; worse by heat. - Acne,
with scanty menses. -
Circumscribed red spots over malar bones. Modalities - Worse,
sweets, right side, motion, touch. - Better,
acids, sleep, darkness. Relationship -
Complementary : Tart. em. - Compare
: Justicia (bronchial catarrh, coryza, hoarseness; oversensitive). -
Digitalis (Migraine). - Bell.;
Iris; Melil.; Lach.; Ferr.; Op. Dose - Tincture
in headaches; sixth potency in rheumatism. Sanguinarinum
nitricum (nitrate
of sanguinarine) * Is of
use in polypus of the nose. * Acute
and chronic catarrh. * Acute
pharyngitis. (Wyethia) * Smarting
and burning in throat and chest especially under sternum. *
Influenza. *
Lachrymation, pains in eyes and head, sore scalp; sensee of obstruction.
chronic follicular pharyngitis. Nose - Feels
obstructed. Profuse, watery mucus, with burning pain. - Enlarged
turbinates at beginning of hypertrophic process. -
Secretion scant, tendency to dryness. - Small
crusts which bleed when removed. -
Post-nasal secretions adherent to nasopharynx, dislodged with difficulty. - Dry and
burning nostrils; watery mucus, with pressure over root of nose. - Nostrils
plugged with thick, yellow, bloody mucus. -
Sneezing. - Rawness
and soreness in posterior nares. Throat - Rough,
dry, constricted, burning. - Right
tonsil sore, swallowing difficult. Mouth -
Ulceration on the side of the tongue. Respiratory - Short,
hacking cough, with expectoration of thick, yellow, sweetish mucus. - Pressure
behind center of sternum. - Dryness
and burning in throat and bronchi. - Tickling
cough. - Chronic
nasal, laryngeal, and bronchial catarrh. - Voice
altered, deep, hoarse. Relationship - Compare
: Sanguin. tartaricum (exophthalmos; mydriasis; dim vision); Arum triph.;
Psorin.; Kal. bich. Dose - Third
trituration. Sanicula
aqua (the water
of sanicula springs, ottawa, ill.) * Has been
found a useful remedy in enuresis, seasickness, constipation, etc. * Rickets. Head - Dread of
downward motion.[Borax.] - Profuse
sweat on occiput and in nape of neck, during sleep. [Calc.; Sil.] - Photophobia. -
Lachrymation in cold air or from cold application. - Profuse
scaly dandruff. - Soreness
behind ears. Throat - Thick,
ropy, tenacious mucus. Mouth - Tongue
large, flabby, burning; must protrude it to keep cool. - Ringworm
on tongue. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting from car-riding. - Thirst;
drink little and often. [Ars.; Chin.] - Is
vomited as soon as it reaches the stomach. Rectum - Stools
large, heavy and painful. - Pain in
whole perineum. - No
desire until a large accumulation. - After
great straining only partially expelled; recedes, crumbles at verge of anus.
[Mag. mur.] - Very
offensive odor. -
Excoriation of skin about anus, perineum, and genitals. -
Diarrhoea; changeable in character and color; after eating. Female - Bearing-down,
as if contents of pelvis would escape; better, rest. - Desire
to support parts. - Soreness
of uterus. -
Leucorrhoea with odor of fish-brine or cold cheese. [Hepar.] Vagina feels
large. Back -
Dislocated feeling in sacrum and better lying on right side. Extremities - Burning
of soles of feet. [Sulph.; Lach.] -
Offensive foot-sweat. [Sil.; Psor.] Cold, clammy sweat of extremities. Skin - Dirty,
greasy, brownish, wrinkled. - Eczema,
fissured hands and fingers. [Petrol.; Graph.] Modalities - Worse,
moving arms backward. Relationship - Compare
: Abrot.; Alum.; Calc.; Sil.; Sulph. - Sanicula
Aqua must not be confounded with the Sanicle (pool-root or wood marsh), also called
Sanicula. - This is
used in various nervous affections, resembling Valeriana. - It is
used as a vulnerary, resolvent for sanguineous extravasations, and as an
astringent. (Has not
been proved.) Dose -
Thirtieth potency. Santoninum (santonin) * Is the
active principle of Santonica, the unexpanded flower heads of Artemisia
Maritima- Cina.,
which see. The eye
symptoms and those of the urinary tract are most prominent. It is of
unquestioned value in the treatment of worm diseases, as gastro-intestinal
irritation, itching of
nose, restless sleep, twitching of muscles. Ascaris
lumbricoides, and thread worms, but not tapeworms. Laryngeal
crises and lightning pains of tabes. Head -
Occipital headache, with chromatic hallucinations. Itching of nose. - Bores
into nostrils. Eyes - Sudden
dimness of sight. - Color
blindness; Xanthopsia. - Strabismus
due to worms. - Dark
rings about eyes. Mouth - Fetid
breath, depraved appetite; thirsty. - Tongue
deep-red. - Grinding
of teeth. - Nausea;
better after eating. - Chocking
feeling. Urinary - Urine
greenish if acid and reddish purple if alkaline. -
Incontinence and dysuria. Enuresis. - Feeling
of fulness of bladder. -
Nephritis. Relationship - Compare
: Cina; Teucr.; Napth.; Nat. phos.; Spigel. Dose - Second
to third trituration. - Lower
preparations are often toxic. - Do not
give to a child with fever or constipation. Saponaria
officinalis (soap
root) * Of great
use in the treatment of acute colds, coryza, sore throat, etc. * Will
often "break up" a cold. Mind - Utter
indifference to pain or possible death. -
Apathetic, depressed, with sleepiness. Head -
Stitching pain, supraorbital; worse, left side, evening, motion. -
Throbbing over orbits. -
Congestions to head; tired feeling in nape. - Coryza. -
Sensation of drunkenness with constant endeavor to go left-wards. -
Left-sided trigeminal neuralgia, especially supraorbital. - Stopped
up feeling in nose, also itching and sneezing. Eyes - Violent
eye pains. - Hot
stitches deep in eyeball. - Ciliary
neuralgia; worse, left side. -
Photophobia. -
Exophthalmos, worse reading and writing. -
Increased intraocular pressure. -
Glaucoma. Stomach -
Difficult swallowing. - Nausea,
heartburn; full feeling not relieved by eructation. Heart - Impulse
weak; pulse less frequent. -
Palpitation with anxiety. Modalities - Worse,
at night, mental exertion, left side. Relationship - Compare:
Saponin-a glucosidal principle found in Quillaya, Yucca, Senega, Dioscorea
and other
plants. (Tired, indifferent. Pain in left temple, eye, photophobia, hot
stitches deep in eye. Fifth
nerve affections. Migraine. Much pain before the menstrual flow; severe sore
throat, worse
right side; tonsils swollen, worse in warm room. Sharp burning taste and
violent sneezing). - Compare,
also : Verbasc.; Coccul.(both containing Saponin). -
Quillaya; (Anagallis, Agrostema, Helonias, Sarsaparilla, Paris, Cyclamen and
others contain Saponin). Sarcolacticum
acidum * Is
apparently formed in muscle tissue during the stage of muscle exhaustion. * Differs
from ordinary Lactic acid in its relation to polarized light. It
represents a much broader and more profoundly acting drug and its
pathogenesis is quite dissimilar
from the normal acid. Proved by
Wm.B. Griggs, M.D. , who found it of great value in the most violent form of Epidemic
influenza, especially with violent and retching and greatest prostration,
when Arsenic
had failed. Spinal
neurasthenia, muscular weakness, dyspnoea with myocardial weakness. General
symptoms - Tired
feeling with muscular prostration, worse any exertion. - Sore
feeling all over, worse in afternoon. - Restless
at night. -
Difficulty in getting to sleep. - Tired
feeling in morning on getting up. Throat -
Constriction in pharynx. - Sore
throat with tightness in naso-pharynx. - Tickling
in throat. Stomach - Nausea. -
Uncontrollable vomiting even of water followed by extreme weakness. Back and
extremities - Tired
feeling in back and neck and shoulders. -
Paralytic weakness. - Wrist
tires easily from writing. - Extreme
weakness from climbing stairs. -
Stiffness of thigh and calves. - Arms
feel as if no strength in them. - Cramp in
the calves. Dose - Sixth to
30th potency. - The 15x
most marked action (Griggs). Sarracenia
purpurea (pitcher-plant) * A remedy
for variola. * Visual
disorders. *
Congestion to head, with irregular heart action. *
Chlorosis. * Contains
a very active proteolytic enzyme. * Sick
headache; throbbing in various parts, especially in neck, shoulders and head,
which feels full
to bursting. Eyes -
Photophobia. - Eyes
feel swollen and sore. - Pain in
orbits. - Black
objects move with the eye. Stomach - Hungry
all the time, even after a meal. - Sleepy
during meals. - Copious,
painful vomiting. Back - Pains
shooting in zig-zag course from lumbar region to middle of scapula. Extremities - Limbs
weak; bruised pain in knees and hip-joints. - Bones in
arm pain. - Weak
between shoulders. Skin - Variola,
aborts the disease, arrests pustulation. Relationship - Compare
: Tartar. em.; Variol.; Maland. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Sarsaparilla
officinalis (smilax) * Renal
colic; marasmus and periosteal pains due to venereal disease. *
Eruptions following hot weather and vaccinations; boils, and eczema. * Urinary
symptoms well marked. Mind -
Despondent, sensitive, easily offended, ill humored and taciturn. Head - Pains
cause depression. - Shooting
pain from above right temporal region. - Pains
from occiput to eyes. - Words
reverberate in ear to the root of nose. -
Periosteal pains due to venereal disease. -
Influenza. - Scalp
sensitive. -
Eruptions on face and upper lip. - Moist
eruption on scalp. - Crusta
lactea beginning in face. Mouth - Tongue
white; aphthae; salivation; metallic taste; no thirst. - Fetid
breath. Abdomen - Rumbling
and fermentation. - Colic
and backache at same time. - Much
flatus; cholera infantum. Urinary - Urine
scanty, slimy, flaky, sandy, bloody. - Gravel. - Renal
colic. - Severe
pain at conclusion of urination. Urine dribbles while. - Bladder
distended and tender. - Child
screams before and while passing urine. - Sand on
diaper. - Renal
colic and dysuria in infants. - Pain
from right kidney downward. - Tenesmus
of bladder; urine passes in thin, feeble stream. - Pain at
meatus. Male - Bloody,
seminal emissions. -
Intolerable stench on genitals. - Herpetic
eruption on genitals. - Itching
on scrotum and perineum. -
Syphilis; squamous eruption and bone pains. Female - Nipples
small, withered, retracted. Before menstruation, itching and humid eruption
of forehead. - Menses
late and scanty. - Moist
eruption in right groin before menses. Skin -
Emaciated, shriveled, lies in folds [Abrot.; Sanic.], dry, flabby. - Herpetic
eruptions; ulcers. - Rash
from exposure to open air; dry, itching; comes on in spring; becomes crusty. -
Rhagades; skin cracked on hands and feet. - Skin
hard, indurated. - Summer
cutaneous affections. Extremities -
Paralytic, tearing pains. -
Trembling of hands and feet. - Burning
on sides of fingers and toes. - Onychia,
ulceration around ends of fingers, cutting sensation under nails. -
Rheumatism, bone pains; worse at night. - Deep
rhagades on fingers and toes; burn under nails. - Tetter
on hands; ulceration around ends of fingers. [Psorin.] - Cutting
sensation under nails. [Petrol.] -
Rheumatic pains after gonorrhoea. Modalities - Worse,
dampness at night, after urinating, when yawning, in spring, before menses. Relationship -
Complementary : Merc.; Sep. - Compare
: Berb.; Lycop.; Nat.m. ; Petrol.; Sassafras; Saururus-Lizard's
tail-(Irritation of kidneys,
bladder, prostate and urinary passages. Painful and difficult micturition;
cystitis with strangury). -
Cucurbita citrellus - Water-melon. - Infusion
of the seed acts promptly in painful urination with constriction and
backache, relieves
pain and stimulates flow - Antidote
: Bell. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Scrophularia
nodosa (knotted
figwort) * A
powerful medicine whenever enlarged glands are present. *
Hodgkin's disease. A valuable
skin remedy. Has a
specific affinity for the breast; very useful in the dissipation of breast
tumors. Pruritus
vaginae. Lupoid
ulceration. Tubercular
testis. Epithelioma. Nodosities
in the breasts. [Scirrhinum.] Pain in
all flexor muscles. Head - Vertigo
felt in vertex, greater when standing; drowsiness; pain from forehead to back
of head. - Eczema
behind ear. - Crusta
lactea. Eyes -
Distressing photophobia. [Conium.] - Spots
before eyes. - Stitches
in eyebrow. - Sore
eyeballs. Ears -
Inflammation about auricle. - Deep
ulcerated auricle. - Eczema
around ear. Abdomen - Pain in
liver on pressure. - Colic
below navel. - Pain in
sigmoid flexure and rectum. Painful, bleeding, protruding piles. Respiratory - Violent
dyspnoea, oppression of chest with trembling. - Pain
about bifurcation of trachea. - Asthma
in scrofulous patients. Skin -
Prickling itching, worse back of hand. Sleep - Great
drowsiness; in morning and before and after meals with weariness. Modalities - Worse
lying on right side. - Compare
: Lobel. erinus; Ruta; Carcinosin; Conium; Asterias. Dose - Tincture
and first potency. - Apply
locally to cancerous glands also Semper. viv. Scutellaria
laterifolia (skullcap) * This is
a nervous sedative, where nervous fear predominates. * Cardiac
irritability. Chorea. * Nervous
irritation and spasms of children, during dentition. * Twitching
of muscles. * Nervous
weakness after influenza. Mental - Fear of
some calamity. -
Inability to fix attention. [Aethus.] -
Confusion. Head - Dull,
frontal headache. - Eyes
feel pressed outwards. - Flushed
face. - Restless
sleep and frightful dreams. - Must
move about. - Night
terrors. -
Migraine; worse, over right eye; aching in eyeballs. -
Explosive headaches of school teachers with frequent urination; headaches in
front and base of brain. - Nervous
sick headaches, worse noise, odor light, better night; rest, 5 drops of
tincture. Stomach - Nausea;
sour eructations; hiccough; pain and distress. Abdomen - Gas,
fullness and distention, colicky pain and uneasiness. - Light
colored diarrhoea. Male - Seminal
emissions and impotency, with fear of never being better. Sleep -
Night-terrors; sleeplessness; sudden wakefulness; frightful dreams. Extremities -
Twitchings of muscles; must be moving. - Chorea. - Tremors. - Sharp
stinging pains in upper extremities. - Nightly
restlessness. - Weakness
and aching. Relationship - Compare
: Cyprip.; Lycopus. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Secale
cornutum (ergot) * Produces
contraction of the unstriped muscular fibers; hence a constringent feeling throughout
the whole body. * This
produces an anaemic condition, coldness, numbness, petechiae, mortification, gangrene. * A useful
remedy for old people with shriveled skin-thin, scrawny old women. * All the
Secale conditions are better from cold; the whole body is pervaded by a sense
of great
heat. *
Haemorrhages; continued oozing; thin, fetid, watery black blood. *
Debility, anxiety, emaciation, though appetite and thirst may be excessive. * Facial
and abdominal muscles twitch. * Secale
decreases the flow of pancreatic juice by raising the blood pressure.
(Hinsdale). Head - Passive,
congestive pain (rises from back of head), with pale face. - Head
drawn back. - Falling
of hair; dry and gray. -
Nosebleed, dark, oozing. Eyes - Pupils
dilated. -
Incipient cataract, senile especially in women. - Eyes
sunken and surrounded by a blue margin. Face - Pale,
pinched, sunken. - Cramps
commence in face and spread over whole body. - Livid
spots on face. -
Spasmodic distortion. Mouth - Tongue
dry, cracked; blood like ink exudes, coated thick; viscid, yellowish, cold
livid. - Tingling
of tip of tongue, which is stiff. - Tongue
swollen, paralyzed. Stomach -
Unnatural ravenous appetite; craves acids. - Thirst
unquenchable. -
Singultus, nausea; vomiting of blood and coffee-grounds fluid. - Burning
in stomach and abdomen; tympanites. -
Eructations of bad odor. Stool -
Cholera-like stools, with coldness and cramps. - Olive
green, thin, putrid, bloody, with icy coldness and intolerance of being
covered, with great
exhaustion. Involuntary stools; no sensation of passing faeces, anus wide
open. Urine -
Paralysis of bladder. -
Retention, with unsuccessful urging. -
Discharge of black blood from bladder. - Enuresis
in old people. Female -
Menstrual colic, with coldness and intolerance of heat. - Passive
haemorrhages in feeble, cachectic women. - Burning
pains in uterus. -
Brownish, offensive leucorrhoea. - Menses
irregular, copious, dark; continuous oozing of watery blood until next
period. -
Threatened abortion about the third month. [Sab.] - During
labor no expulsive action, though everything is relaxed. -
After-pains. -
Suppression of milk; breasts do not fill properly. - Dark,
offensive lochia. -
Puerperal fever, putrid discharges, tympanitis, coldness, suppressed urine. Chest - Angina
pectoris. - Dyspnoea
and oppression, with cramp in diaphragm. - Boring
pain in chest. -
Praecordial tenderness. -
Palpitation, with contracted and intermittent pulse. Sleep - Profound
and long. - Insomnia
with restlessness, fever, anxious dreams. - Insomnia
of drug and liquor habitudes. Back - Spinal
irritation, tingling of lower extremities; can bear only slightest covering. -
Locomotor ataxia. -
Formication and numbness. -
Myelitis. Extremities - Cold,
dry hands and feet of excessive smokers with feeling of fuzziness in fingers. -
Trembling, staggering gait. -
Formication, pain and spasmodic movements. -
Numbness. - Fingers
and feet bluish, shriveled, spread apart or bent backwards, numb. - Violent
cramps. Icy coldness of extremities. - Violent
pain in finger-tips, tingling in toes. Skin -
Shriveled, numb; mottled dusky-blue tinge. -
Scleraema and oedema neonatorum. -
Raynaud's disease. - Blue
color. - Dry
gangrene, developing slowly. - Varicose
ulcers. Burning sensation; better by cold; wants parts uncovered, though cold
to touch. -
Formication; petechiae. - Slight
wounds continue to bleed. - Livid
spots. - Boils,
small, painful, with green contents; mature slowly. - Skin
feels cold to touch, yet covering is not tolerated. - Great
aversion to heat. Formication under skin. Fever -
Coldness; cold, dry skin; cold, clammy sweat; excessive thirst. - Sense of
internal heat. Modalities - Worse,
heat, warm covering. Better, cold, uncovering, rubbing, stretching out limbs. Relationship - Compare
: Ergotin. (Beginning arteriosclerosis progressing rather rapidly. Increased
blood pressure :
2x trit. Edema, gangrene and purpura haemorrhagia : when Secale, though indicated,
fails) - ;
Pedicularis Canadensis (Symptoms of locomotor ataxia; spinal irritation);
Brassica napus- Rape-seed-(dropsical
swellings, scorbutic mouth, voracious appetite, tympanitis, dropping of nails,
gangrene); Cinnamon.; Colch.; Ars.; Aurum mur. - 2x
(locomotor ataxia); agrostema-Corn-cockle-active constituent is Saponin,
which causes violent
sneezing and sharp burning taste; burning in stomach, extends to oesophagus,
neck and
breast; (vertigo, headache, difficult locomotion, burning sensation);
Ustilago; Carbo; Pituitrin
(dilated os, little pain, no progress. Dose, 1/2 c.c. , repeat in half hour,
if necessary. Hypodermically
contra-indicated in first stage of labor, valvular lesions or deformed
pelvis). -
Antidotes : Camph.; Opium. Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. -
Non-homoeopathic use. - In
haemorrhages of the puerperium, after the uterus in entirely emptied, when it
fails to contract
satisfactorily and in secondary puerperal haemorrhage the result of
incomplete involution
of the uterus, give one-half to one dram of the fluid extract. - Remember
Pagot's law. - "As
long as the uterus contains, anything, be it child, placenta, membranes,
clots, never administer
Ergot". Sedum acre (small
houseleek) *
Haemorrhoidal pains, like those of anal fissures; constricting pains, worse
few hours after stool. *
Fissures. Relationship - Compare
: Mucuna urens (haemorrhoidal diathesis and diseases depending thereon) ; Sedum
telephium (uterine haemorrhages, also of bowels and rectum; menorrhagia,
especially at
climacteric); Sedum repens-S. alpestre-(cancer; specific action on abdominal
organs; pain, loss of
strength). Dose - Tincture
to sixth potency. Selenium
metallicum (the
element selenium) * Selenium
is a constant constituent of bones and teeth. Marked
effects on the genito-urinary organs, and often indicated in elderly men,
especially for
prostatitis and sexual atony. Easy
exhaustion, mental and physical, in old age. Debility
after exhausting diseases. Mind -
Lascivious thoughts, with impotency. - Mental
labor fatigues. - Extreme
sadness. - Abject
despair, uncompromising melancholy. Head - Hair
falls out. - Pain
over left eye; worse walking in sun, strong odors and tea. - Scalp
feels tense. - Headache
from tea drinking. Throat -
Incipient tubercular laryngitis. - Hawking
and raising transparent lumps of mucus every morning. -
Hoarseness. - Cough in
morning, with expectoration of bloody mucus. -
Hoarseness of singers. - Much
clear, starchy mucus. [Stann.] Stomach - Desire
for brandy and other strong drink. - Sweetish
taste. - Hiccough
and eructations after smoking. - After
eating, pulsation all over, especially abdomen. Abdomen - Chronic
liver affections; liver painful, enlarged, with fine rash over liver region. - Stool
constipated, hard and accumulated in rectum. Urinary -
Sensation in the tip of urethra as if a biting drop were forcing its way out. -
Involuntary dribbling. Male -
Dribbling of semen during sleep. -
Dribbling of prostatic fluid. -
Irritability after coitus. - Loss of
sexual power, with lascivious fancies. -
Increases desire, decreases ability. - Semen
thin, odorless. - Sexual
neurasthenia. - On
attempting coition, penis relaxes. -
Hydrocele. Skin - Dry,
scaly eruption in palms, with itching, Itching about the ankles and folds of
skin, between
fingers. - Hair
falls out from brows, beard, and genitals. - Itching
about finger-joints and between fingers; in palms. -
Vesicular eruption between fingers. [Rhus; Anac.] -
Seborrhoea oleosa; comedones with an oily surface of the skin; alopecia. - Acne. Extremities - Paralytic
pains in small of back in the morning. - Tearing
pain in hands, at night. Sleep - Sleep
prevented by pulsation in all vessels, worse abdomen. -
Sleepless until midnight, awakens early and always same hour. Modalities - Worse,
after sleep, in hot weather, from Cinchona, draught of air, coition. Relationship -
Incompatible : China; Wine. - Compare
: Agnus; Calad.; Sulphur; Tellur; Phosph. acid. -
Antidotes : Ign.; Puls. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. -
Colloidal Selenium injection for inoperable cancer. - Pain,
sleeplessness, ulceration and discharge are markedly diminished. Sempervivum
tectorum (houseleek) * Is
recommended for herpes, zoster and cancerous tumors. *
Scirrhous induration of tongue. * Mammary
carcinoma. *
Ring-worm. * Haemorrhoids. Mouth -
Malignant ulcers of mouth. - Cancer
of tongue. [Galium.] - Tongue
has ulcers; bleed easily, especially at night; much soreness of tongue with
stabbing pains. - Whole
mouth very tender. Skin -
Erysipelatous affections. - Warts
and corns. - Aphthae. - Flushed
surface and stinging pains. Relationship - Compare
: Sedum acre-small Houseleek-(scorbutic conditions; ulcers, intermittent
fever). [Galium;
Kali cyanat.] - Oxalis
acetosella-Wood sorrel-(The inspissated juice used as a cautery to remove
cancerous growths of
the lips). -
Cotyledon. Ficus Carica-(Fig)-The milky juice of the freshly broken stalk
applied to warts; causes
their disappearance. Dose - Tincture
and 2 decimal, also fresh juice of plant. - Locally
for bites of insect, stings of bees, and poisoned wounds, warts. Senecio
aureus (golden
ragwort) * Its
action on the female organism has been clinically verified. * Urinary
organs also affected in a marked degree. *
Backaches of congested kidneys. * Early
cirrhosis of liver. Mind - Inability
to fix mind upon any one subject. -
Despondent. - Nervous
and irritable. Head - Dull,
stupefying headache. - Wavelike
dizziness from occiput to sinciput. - Sharp
pains over left eye, and through left temple. - Fullness
of nasal passages; burning; sneezing; profuse flow. Face - Teeth
very sensitive. - Sharp,
cutting pain left side. - Dryness
of fauces, throat, and mouth. Stomach - Sour
eructations; nausea. Throat - Dry
mouth, throat, and fauces. - Burning
in pharynx, raw feeling in naso-pharynx, must swallow, though painful. Abdomen - Pain
around umbilicus; spreads all over abdomen; better, stool. - Thin,
watery stool, intermingled with hard lumps of faeces. [Ant. crud.] -
Straining at stool; thin, dark, bloody, with tenesmus. Urinary - Scanty,
high-colored, bloody, with much mucus and tenesmus. Great heat and constant urging. -
Nephritis. -
Irritable bladder of children, with headache. - Renal
colic. [Pareira; Ocim.; Berb.] Male -
Lascivious dreams, with involuntary emissions. - Prostate
enlarged. - Dull,
heavy pain in spermatic cord, extending to testicles. Female - Menses
retarded, suppressed. -
Functional amenorrhoea of young girls with backache. - Before
menses, inflammatory conditions of throat, chest, and bladder. - After
menstruation commences, these improve. - Anaemic
dysmenorrhoea with urinary disturbances. -
Premature and too profuse menses [Calc.; Erig.] Respiratory - Acute
inflammatory conditions of upper respiratory tract. -
Hoarseness. - Cough
loose, with labored inspiration. - Chest
sore and raw. - Dyspnoea
on ascending. [Calc.] - Dry
teasing cough, stitching chest pains. Sleep - Great
drowsiness, with unpleasant dreams. -
Nervousness and sleeplessness. Relationship - Compare
: Senecio Jacobaea (cerebro-spinal irritation, rigid muscles, chiefly of neck
and shoulders;
also, in cancer); Aletris; Caulop.; Sep. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - Senecin,
first trituration. Senega (snakewort) *
Catarrhal symptoms, especially of the respiratory tract, and distinct eye
symptoms of a paralytic
type, are most characteristic. *
Circumscribed spots in chest left after inflammations. Mind - Suddenly
remembers unimportant regions which he saw long ago. - Inclined
to quarrel. Head -
Dullness, with pressure and weakness of eyes. - Pain in
temples. - Bursting
pain in forehead. Eyes -
Hyperphoria, better by bending head backwards. - Acts on
the rectus superior. -
Blepharitis; lids dry and crusty [Graph.] Dryness, with sensation as if too
large for orbits. - Starting. -
Lachrymation. -
Flickering; must wipe eyes frequently. - Objects
look shaded. - Muscular
asthenopia. [Caust.] - Double
vision; better only by bending head backward. -
Opacities of the vitreous humor. - Promotes
absorption of fragments of lens, after operation. Nose - Dry. - Coryza;
much watery mucus and sneezing. - Nostrils
feel peppery. Face -
Paralysis of left side of face. - Heat in
face. - Burning
vesicles in corners of mouth and lips. Throat -
Catarrhal inflammation of throat and fauces, with scraping hoarseness. - Burning
and rawness. -
Sensation as if membrane had been abraded. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Hurts to
talk. - Bursting
pain in back on coughing. - Catarrh
of larynx. - Loss of
voice. - Hacking
cough. - Thorax
feels too narrow. - Cough
often ends in a sneeze. Rattling in chest. [Tart. emet.] Chest oppressed on
ascending. -
Bronchial catarrh, with sore chest walls; much mucus; sensation of oppression
and weight of chest. -
Difficult raising of tough, profuse mucus, in the aged. - Asthenic
bronchitis of old people with chronic interstitial nephritis or chronic
emphysema. - Old
asthmatics with congestive attacks. -
Exudations in Pleura. -
Hydrothorax. [Merc. sulph.] - Pressure
on chest as though lungs were forced back to spine. - Voice
unsteady, vocal cords partially paralyzed. Urinary - Greatly
diminished; loaded with shreds and mucus; scalding before and after
urinating. - Back,
bursting distending pain in kidney region. Modalities - Worse,
walking in open air, during rest. - Better,
from sweat; bending head backwards. Relationship - Compare
: Caust.; Phos.; Saponin; Ammon.; Calc.; Nepeta cataria-Catnip (to break up a cold;
infantile colic : hysteria). Dose -
Tincture, to thirtieth potency. Senna (cassia
acutifolia) * Is of
much use in infantile colics when the child seems to be full of wind. *
Oxaluria, with excess of urea; increased specific gravity. * Where
the system is broken down, bowels constipated, muscular weakness, and waste
of nitrogenous
materials, Senna will act as a tonic. *
Ebullitions of blood at night. *
acetonemia, prostration, fainting, constipation with colic a flatulence. * Liver
enlarged and tender. Stool - Fluid
yellowish, with pinching pains before. - Greenish
mucus; never-get-done sensation. [Merc.] - Burning
in rectum, with strangury of bladder. -
Constipation, with colic and flatulence. - Liver
enlarged and tender, stools hard and dark, with loss appetite, coated tongue,
bad taste, and
weakness. Urine - Specific
gravity and density increased; hyperazoturia, oxaluria, phosphaturia, and acetonuria. Relationship - Compare
: Kali carb.; Jalapa. -
Antidotes : Nux; Cham. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Sepia
officinalis (inky
juice of cuttlefish) * Acts
specially on the portal system, with venous congestion. * Stasis
and thereby ptosis of viscera and weariness and misery. *
Weakness, yellow complexion, bearing-down sensation, especially in women,
upon whose organism
it has most pronounced effect. * Pains
extend down to back, chills easily. * Tendency
to abortion. * Hot
flashes at menopause with weakness and perspiration. * Upward
tendency of its symptoms. * Easy
fainting. *
"Ball" sensation in inner parts. * Sepia
acts best on brunettes. * All
pains are from below up. * One of
the most important uterine remedies. *
Tubercular patients with chronic hepatic troubles and uterine reflexes. * Feels
cold even in warm room. *
Pulsating headache in cerebellum. Mind -
Indifferent to those loved best. - Averse
to occupation, to family. -
Irritable; easily offended. - Dreads
to be alone. - Very
sad. - Weeps
when telling symptoms. - Miserly. - Anxious
toward evening; indolent. Head - Vertigo,
with sensation of something rolling round in head. -
Prodromal symptoms of apoplexy. - Stinging
pain from within outward and upward mostly left, or in forehead, with nausea, vomiting;
worse indoors and when lying on painful side. - Jerking
of head backwards and forwards. - Coldness
of vertex. - Headache
in terrible shocks at menstrual nisus, with scanty flow. - Hair
falls out. - Open
fontanelles. - Roots of
hair sensitive. - Pimples
on forehead near hair. Nose - Thick,
greenish discharge; thick plugs and crusts. -
Yellowish saddle across nose. - Atrophic
catarrh with greenish crusts from anterior nose and pain at root of nose. - Chronic
nasal catarrh, especially post-nasal, dropping of heavy, lumpy discharges;
must be hawked
through the mouth. Eyes - Muscular
asthenopia; black spots in the field of vision; asthenic inflammations, and
in connection
with uterine trouble. - Aggravation
of eye troubles morning and evening. - Tarsal
tumors. - Ptosis,
ciliary irritation. - Venous
congestion of the fundus. Ears - Herpes
behind ears on nape of neck. - Pain as
if from sub-cutaneous ulceration. - Swelling
and eruption of external ear. Face - Yellow
blotches; pale or sallow; yellow about mouth. - Rosacea;
saddle-like brownish distribution on nose and cheeks. Mouth - Tongue
white. - Taste
salty, putrid. - Tongue
foul, but clears during menses. - Swelling
and cracking of lower lip. - Pain in
teeth from 6 p.m. till midnight; worse on lying. Stomach - Feeling
of goneness; not relieved by eating. [Carb. an.] Nausea at smell or sight of
food. - Nausea
worse lying on side. - Tobacco
dyspepsia. -
Everything tastes too salty. [Carbo beg; Chin.] - Band of
pain about four inches wide encircling hypochondria. - Nausea
in morning before eating. -
Disposition to vomit after eating. - Burning
in pit of stomach. - Longing
for vinegar, acids, and pickles. - Worse,
after milk, especially when boiled. - Acid
dyspepsia with bloated abdomen, sour eructations. - Loathes
fat. Abdomen -
Flatulent, with headache. - Liver
sore and painful; relieved by lying on right side. - Many
brown spots on abdomen. - Feeling
of relaxation and bearing-down in abdomen. Rectum - Bleeding
at stool and fullness of rectum. -
Constipation; large, hard stools; feeling of a ball in rectum, cannot strain;
with great tenesmus
and pains shooting upward. -
Dark-brown, round balls glued together with mucus. - Soft
stool, difficult. - Prolapsus
ani. [Pod.] - Almost
constant oozing from anus. -
Infantile diarrhoea, worse from boiled milk, and rapid exhaustion. - Pains
shoot up in rectum and vagina. Urinary - Red,
adhesive, and in urine. -
Involuntary urination, during first sleep. - Chronic
cystitis, slow micturition, with bearing-down sensation above pubis. Male - Organs
cold. -
Offensive perspiration. - Gleet;
discharge from urethra only during night; no pain. -
Condylomata surround head of penis. -
Complaints from coition. Female - Pelvic
organs relaxed. -
Bearing-down sensation as if everything would escape through vulva [Bell.;
Kreoso; Lac c.; Lil.t. ;
Nat.c. ; Pod.]; must cross limbs to prevent protrusion, or press against
vulva. -
Leucorrhoea yellow, greenish; with much itching. - Menses
Too late and scanty, irregular; early and profuse; sharp clutching pains. - Violent
stitches upward in the vagina, from uterus to umbilicus. - Prolapse
of uterus and vagina. - Morning
sickness. - Vagina
painful, especially on coition. Respiratory - Dry,
fatiguing cough, apparently coming from stomach. -
Rotten-egg taste with coughing. -
Oppression of chest morning and evening. -
Dyspnoea; worse, after sleep; better, rapid motion. - Cough in
morning, with profuse expectoration, tasting salty. [Phos.; Ambr.] -
Hypostatic pleuritis. -
Whooping-cough that drags on. - Cough
excited by tickling in larynx or chest. Heart - Violent,
intermittent palpitation. - Beating
in all arteries. -
Tremulous feeling with flushes. Back - Weakness
in small of back. Pains extend into back. - Coldness
between shoulders. Extremities - Lower
extremities lame and stiff, tension as if too short. -
Heaviness and bruised feeling. -
Restlessness in all limbs, twitching and jerkings night and day. - Pain in
heel. - Coldness
of legs and feet. Fever - Frequent
flushes of heat; sweat from least motion. - General
lack of warmth of body. - Feet
cold and wet. -
Shivering, with thirst; worse, towards evening. Skin - Herpes
circinatus in isolated spots. - Itching;
not relieved by scratching; worse in bends of elbows and knees. -
Chloasma; herpetic eruption on lips, about mouth and nose. -
Ringworm-like eruption every spring. -
Urticaria on going in open air; better in warm room. -
Hyperidrosis and bromidrosis. - Sweat on
feet, worse on toes; intolerable odor. - Lentigo
in young women. -
Ichthyosis with offensive odor of skin. Modalities - Worse,
forenoons and evenings; washing, laundry-work, dampness, left side, after
sweat; cold air,
before thunder-storm. - Better,
by exercise, pressure, warmth of bed, hot applications, drawing limbs up,
cold bathing,
after sleep. Relationship -
Complementary : Nat. mur.; Phosph. Nux. intensifies action. - Guaiacum
often beneficial after Sepia. - Inimical
: Lach.; Puls. - Compare
: Lit.; Murex.; Silica; Sulph.; Asperula-Nacent oxygen. -
Distilled water charged with the gas-(leucorrhoea of young girls and uterine
catarrh); Ozonum(sacral
pain; tired feeling through pelvic viscera and perineum); Dictamnus- Burning Bush-(Soothes
labor pains); (metrorrhagia, leucorrhoea, and constipation; also somnambulism). -
Lapathum. (Leucorrhoea with constriction and expulsive effort through womb
and pain in kidneys). Dose - Twelfth,
30th and 200th potency. - Should
not be used too low or be repeated too frequently. - On the
other hand Dr. Jousset's unique experience is that is should be continued for
some time in
strong doses. - 1x twice
a day. Serum
anguillae (eel
serum) * The
serum of the eel has a toxic action on the blood, rapidly destroying its
globules. * The
presence of albumin and renal elements in the urine, the haemoglobinuria, the prolonged
anuria (24 and 26 hours), together with the results of the autopsy, plainly demonstrate
its elective action on the kidneys. *
Secondarily, the liver and the heart are affected, and the alterations
observed are those usually
present in infectious diseases. From all
these facts it is easy to infer, a priori, the therapeutical indications of
the serum of the eel. Whenever
the kidney becomes acutely affected, either from cold or infection or
intoxication, and the
attack is characterized by oliguria, anuria and albuminuria, we will find the
eel's serum
eminently efficacious to re-establish diuresis, and in rapidly arresting
albuminuria. When
during the course of heart-disease, the kidney, previously working well,
should suddenly
become affected and its function inhibited; and when besides we observe
cardiac irregularities
and a marked state of asystolia, we may yet expect good results from this
serum. But to
determine here the choice of this remedy is not an easy matter. While
digitalis presents in its indications, the well-known symptomatic trilogy :
arterial hypertension
oliguria and oedema; the serum of the eel seems better adapted to cases of hypertension
and oliguria, without oedema. We should
bear in mind that the elective action of the eel's serum is on the kidney,
and I believe we
can well assert that if digitalis is a cardiac, the eel's serum is a renal
remedy. So far, at
least, the clinical observations published seem to confirm this distinction. The serum
of the eel has given very small results in attacks of asystolia; but it has
been very efficacious
in cardiac uremia. There,
where digitalis is powerless, the serum of the eel has put an end to the
renal obstruction
and produced an abundant diuresis. But its
really specific indication seems to be for acute nephritis a frigori.
(Jousset) Subacute
nephritis. Heart
diseases, in cases of failure of compensation and impending asystole. The
experiments of Dr. Jousset have amply demonstrated the rapid haematuria,
albuminuria and
oliguria caused by it. In the
presence of acute nephritis with threatening uraemia we should always think
of this serum. Very
efficacious in functional heart diseases. Mitral
insufficiency, asystolia with or without oedema, dyspnoea and difficult
urinary secretion. Relationship - Great
analogy exists between eel serum and the venom of the Vipera. - Compare
also : Pelias; Lachesis. Dose -
Attenuations are made with glycerine or distilled water, the lower 1x to 3 in
heart disease, the higher
in sudden renal attacks. Silicea
terra (silica.
pure flint) *
Imperfect assimilation and consequent defective nutrition. * It goes
further and produces neurasthenic states in consequence, and increased susceptibility
to nervous stimuli and exaggerated reflexes. * Diseases
of bones, caries and necrosis. * Silica
can stimulate the organism to re-absorb fibrotic conditions and scar-tissue. * In
phthisis must be used with care, for here it may cause the absorption of
scar-tissue, liberate
the disease, walled in, to new activities. (J. Weir). * Organic
changes; it is deep and slow in action. *
Periodical states; abscesses, quinsy, headaches, spasms, epilepsy, feeling of
coldness before an attack. * Keloid
growth. *
Scrofulous, rachitic children, with large head open fontanelles and sutures,
distended abdomen,
slow in walking. * Ill
effects of vaccination. Suppurative processes. * It is
related to all fistulous burrowings. * Ripens
abscesses since it promotes suppuration. * Silica
patient is cold, chilly, hugs the fire, wants plenty warm clothing, hates
drafts, hands and feet
cold, worse in winter. * Lack of
vital heat. *
Prostration of mind and body. * Great sensitiveness
to taking cold. *
Intolerance of alcoholic stimulants. * Ailments
attended with pus formation. *
Epilepsy. * Want of
grit, moral or physical. Mind -
Yielding, faint-hearted, anxious. - Nervous
and excitable. -
Sensitive to all impressions. -
Brain-fag. -
Obstinate, headstrong children. -
Abstracted. - Fixed
ideas; thinks only of pins, fears them, searches and counts them. Head - Aches
from fasting. - Vertigo
from looking up; better, wrapping up warmly; when lying on left side.
[Magnes. mur.;Strontia.]
Profuse sweat of head, offensive, and extends to neck. - Pain
begins at occiput, and spreads over head and settles over eyes. - Swelling
in the glabella. Eyes - Angles
of eyes affected. - Swelling
of lachrymal duct. - Aversion
to light, especially daylight; it produces dazzling, sharp pain through eyes;
eyes tender to
touch; worse when closed. - Vision
confused; letters run together on reading. - Styes. - Iritis
and irido-choroiditis, with pus in anterior chamber. -
Perforating or sloughing ulcer of cornea. - Abscess
in cornea after traumatic injury. - Cataract
in office workers. -
After-effects of keratitis and ulcus cornae, clearing the opacity. - Use 30th
potency for months. Ears - Fetid
discharge. - Caries
of mastoid. - Loud
pistol-like report. -
Sensitive to noise. - Roaring
in ears. Nose - Itching
at point of nose. - Dry,
hard crusts form, bleeding when loosened. - Nasal
bones sensitive. - Sneezing
in morning. -
Obstructed and loss of smell. -
Perforation of septum. Face - Skin
cracked on margin of lips. - Eruption
on chin. - Facial
neuralgia, throbbing, tearing, face red; worse, cold damp. Mouth -
Sensation of a hair on tongue. - Gums
sensitive to cold air. - Boils on
gums. - Abscess
at root of teeth. -
Pyorrhoea. [Merc. con.] -
Sensitive to cold water. Throat -
Periodical quinsy. - Pricking
as of a pin in tonsil. - Colds
settle in throat. - Parotid
glands swollen. [Bell.; Rhus; Calc.] Stinging pain on swallowing. - Hard,
cold swelling of cervical glands. Stomach - Disgust
for meat and warm food. - On
swallowing food, it easily gets into posterior nares. - Want of
appetite; thirst excessive. - Sour
eructations after eating. [Sepia; Calc.] - Pit of
stomach painful to pressure. - Vomiting
after drinking. [Ars.; Verat.] Abdomen - Pain or
painful cold feeling in abdomen, better external heat. - Hard,
bloated. - Colic;
cutting pain, with constipation; yellow hands and blue nails. - Much
rumbling in bowels. - Inguinal
glands swollen and painful. - Hepatic
abscess. Rectum - Feels
paralyzed. - Fistula
in ano. [Berb.; Lach.] Fissures and haemorrhoids, painful, with spasm of
sphincter. Stool
comes down with difficulty; when partly expelled, recedes again. - Great
straining; rectum stings; closes upon stool. - Faeces
remain a long time in rectum. -
Constipation always before and during menses; with irritable sphincter ani. -
Diarrhoea of cadaverous odor. Urinary - Bloody,
involuntary, with red or yellow sediment. -
Prostatic fluid discharged when straining at stool. -
Nocturnal enuresis in children with worms. Male - Burning
and soreness of genitals, with eruption on inner surface of thighs. - Chronic
gonorrhoea, with thick, fetid discharge. -
Elephantiasis of scrotum. - Sexual
erethism; nocturnal emissions. - Hydrocele. Female - A milky
[Calc.; Puls.; Sep.], acrid leucorrhoea, during urination. - Itching
of vulva and vagina; very sensitive. -
Discharge of blood between menstrual periods. -
Increased menses, with paroxysms of icy coldness over whole body. - Nipples
very sore; ulcerated easily; drawn in. -
Fistulous ulcers of breast. [Phos.] - Abscess
of labia. -
Discharge of blood from vagina every time child is nursed. - Vaginal
cysts. [Lyc.; Puls.; Rhod.] - hard
lumps in breast. [conium.] Respiratory - Colds
fail to yield; sputum persistently muco-purulent and profuse. - Slow
recovery after pneumonia. - Cough
and sore throat, with expectoration of little granules like shot, which, when
broken, smell very
offensive. - Cough
with expectoration in day, bloody or purulent. - Stitches
in chest through to back. - Violent
cough when lying down, with thick, yellow lumpy expectoration; suppurative
stage of
expectoration. [Bals. Peru.] Back - Weak
spine; very susceptible to draughts on back. - Pain in
coccyx. - Spinal
irritation after injuries to spine; diseases of bones of spine. - Pott's'
disease. Sleep -
Night-walking; gets up while asleep. -
Sleeplessness, with great orgasm of blood and heat in head. - Frequent
starts in sleep. - Anxious
dreams. -
Excessive gaping. Extremities -
Sciatica, pains through hips, legs and feet. - Cramp in
calves and soles. - Loss of
power in legs. -
Tremulous hands when using them. -
Paralytic weakness of forearm. -
Affections of finger nails, especially if white spots on nails. -
Ingrowing toe-nails. - Icy cold
and sweaty feet. The parts lain on go to sleep. Offensive sweat on feet,
hands, and axillae. -
Sensation in tips of fingers, as if suppurating. -
Panaritium. - Pain in
knee, as if tightly bound. - Calves
tense and contracted. - Pain
beneath toes. - Soles
sore. [Ruta.] - Soreness
in feet from instep through to the sole. Suppurates. Skin - Felons,
abscesses, boils, old fistulous ulcers. -
Delicate, pale, waxy. - Cracks
at end of fingers. - Painless
swelling of glands. -
Rose-colored blotches. - Scars
suddenly become painful. - Pus
offensive. - Promotes
expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. - Every
little injury suppurates. - Long
lasting suppuration and fistulous tracts. - Dry
finger tips. -
Eruptions itch only in daytime and evening. - Crippled
nails. -
Indurated tumors. -
Abscesses of joints. - After
impure vaccination. - Bursa. - Lepra,
nodes, and coppery spots. - Keloid
growths. Fever -
Chilliness; very sensitive to cold air. -
Creeping, shivering over the whole body. - Cold
extremities, even in a warm room. - Sweat at
night; worse towards morning. -
Suffering parts feel cold. Modalities - Worse,
new moon, , in morning, from washing, during menses, uncovering, lying down, damp,
lying on, left side, cold. - Better,
warmth, wrapping up head, summer; in wet or humid weather. Relationship -
Complementary : Thuja; Sanic.; Puls.; Fluor. ac. -
Mercurius and Silica do not follow each other well. - Compare
: Black Gunpowder 3x. (Abscesses, boils, carbuncles, limb purple. Wounds that refuse to
heal; accident from bad food or water.-Clarke). - Hep.;
Kali phos.; Pic. ac.; Calc.; Phos.; Tabasheer; Natrium silicum (tumors,
haemophilia, arthritis;
dose, three drops three times daily, in milk); Ferrum cyanatum (epilepsy; neuroses, with
irritable weakness and hyper-sensitiveness, especially of a periodical
character). - Silica
marina-Sea sand-(Silica and Natrium mur. symptoms. Inflamed glands and commencing
suppuration. Constipation. Use for some time 3x trit.) Vitrum-Crown glass- (Pott's
disease, after Silica, necrosis, discharge thin, watery, fetid. Much pain,
fine grinding and
grating like grit.) Arundo donax (acts on excretory and generative organs;
suppuration, especially
chronic, and where the ulceration is fistulous, especially in long bones.
Itching eruption
on chest, upper extremities and behind ears). Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. - The
200th and higher of unquestioned activity. - In
malignant affections, the lowest potencies needed at times. Silphium
lacinatum (rosin-weed) * Is used
in various forms of asthma and chronic bronchitis Catarrh of bladder. *
Catarrhal influenza. *
Dysentery; attack preceded by constipated stools covered with white mucus. Respiratory - Cough
with expectoration profuse, stringy, frothy, light-colored. - Excited
by sense of mucus rattling in chest and worse by drafts of air. -
Constriction of lungs. - Catarrh,
with copious, stringy, mucous discharges. - Desire
to hawk and scrape throat. -
Irritation of posterior nares, involving mucous membranes of nasal passages
with constriction
of supra-orbital region. Relationship - Compare
: Aral.; Copaiv.; Tereb.; Cubeb.; Samb.; Silphion cyrenaicum (phthisis pulmonum,
with incessant cough, profuse night-sweats, emaciation, etc.); Polygonum aviculare
(has been found useful in phthisis, when given in material doses of the
mother tincture);
Salvia ( tickling cough). - Arum
dracontium (loose cough at night on lying down). - Justicia
adhatoda (bronchial catarrh, hoarseness, oversensitive). Dose - Third
potency. - Lower
triturations preferred by some. Sinapis
nigra (black
mustard) * Is of
use in hay-fever, coryza, and pharyngitis. * Dry
nares and pharynx, with thick, lumpy secretion. *
Small-pox. Head - Scalp
hot and itches. - Sweat on
upper lip and forehead. - Tongue
feels blistered. Nose - Mucus
from posterior nares feels cold. - Scanty,
acrid discharge. - Stoppage
of left nostril all day, or in afternoon and evening. - Dry,
hot, with lachrymation, sneezing; hacking cough; better lying down. - Nostrils
alternately stopped. - Dryness
of anterior nares. Respiratory - Cough is
relieved by lying down. Throat - Feels
scalded, hot inflamed. -
Asthmatic breathing. - Loud
coughing-spells with barking expiration. Stomach -
Offensive breath, smelling like onions. [Asaf.; Armorac.] - Burning
in stomach, extending up oesophagus, throat, and mouth, which is full of
canker sores. - Hot sour
eructations. - Colic;
pains come on while bent forward; better, sitting up straight. - Sweat
better when nausea comes on. Urinary - Pain in
bladder, frequent copious flow day and night. Back -
Rheumatic pain in intercostal and lumbar muscles; sleeplessness from pain in
back and hips. Relationship - Compare
: Sulph.; Capsic.; Colocy.; Sinapis alba-White Mustard-(throat symptoms
marked, especially
pressure and burning, with obstruction in oesophagus; sensation of a lump in oesophagus
behind the Manubrium Sterni and with much eructation; similar symptoms in rectum). - Mustral
oil by inhalation (acts on the sensory nerve endings of the trigeminal.
Relieves pain in middle
ear disease and in painful conditions of nose, nasal cavities, and tonsils). Dose - Third
potency. Skatolum *
Represents the ultimate end of proteid decomposition and is a constituent of
human faeces. Acne with
auto-intoxication dependent upon intestinal decomposition. Stomach
and abdominal symptoms and frontal headache. Sluggishness
with no ambition. Desire to
curse and swear. Mind - Lack of
concentration; impossible to study; despondent; desire to be with people. -
Irritable. - Felt
mean towards everyone. Head - Frontal
headache, worse over left eye, in the evening, better by short sleep. Gastric - Tongue
coated, foul taste. - Salty
taste to all cereals. -
Belching. - Appetite
increased. - Light,
yellow, narrow, very offensive stool. -
Intestinal dyspepsia. Urinary -
Frequent, scanty, burning, difficult. Sleep -
Increased desire to sleep; wakes unrefreshed, half doped feeling. Relationship - Compare
: Indol.; Baptis.; Sulph. Dose - Sixth
potency. Skookum
chuck aqua Chuck-water
and skookum-strong (salts
from water from medical lake near Spokane,
wash). * Has
strong affinity for skin and mucous membranes-An anti-psoric medicine. Otitis
media. Profuse,
ichorous, cadaverously smelling discharge. Lithaemia. Urticaria. Profuse
coryza and constant sneezing. Relationship -
Saxonite-(appears to have remarkable cleansing, deodorizing and soothing
properties for the skin.
/Cowperthwaite/. Eczema, scalds, burns, sores and haemorrhoids). Dose - Third
trituration. Lycopersicon
esculentum Lycopersicum
esculentum (tomato) * Marked
symptoms of rheumatism and influenza. * Severe
aching pains all over body. * Pains
left after influenza. * Head
always shows signs of acute congestion. *
Hay-fever, with marked aggravation from breathing the least dust. * Frequent
urination and profuse watery diarrhoea. Head - Bursting
pain, beginning in occiput and spreading all over. - Whole
head and scalp feels sore, bruised, after pain has ceased. Eyes - Dull,
heavy; pupils contracted; eyeballs feel contracted; aching in and around
eyes. - Eyes
suffused. Nose - Profuse,
watery coryza; drops down throat. - Itching
in anterior chamber; worse, breathing any dust; better, indoors. Heart - Decided
decrease in pulse rate with anxiety and apprehensiveness. Respiratory - Voice
husky. - Pain in
chest, extending to head. -
Hoarseness; constant desire to clear throat. -
Expulsive cough, deep and harsh. - Chest
oppressed; dry, hacking cough coming on at night and keeping one awake. Urine - Constant
dribbling in open air. - Must
rise at night to urinate. Extremities - Aching
through back. - Dull
pain in lumbar region. - Sharp
pain in right deltoid and pectoralis muscles. - Pain
deep in middle of right arm. -
Rheumatic pain in right elbow and wrist, and hands of both sides. - Intense
aching in lower limbs. - Right
crural neuralgia. - Tingling
along right ulnar nerve. Modalities - Worse,
right side, open air, continued motion, jars, noises. - Better,
warm room, tobacco. Relationship - Compare
: Bellad. (follows well) - ; Eup.
perf.; Rhus; Sanguin.; Caps. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Solanum
nigrum (black
nightshade) * Used
with success in ergotism, with tetanic spasms and stiffness of whole body,
with mania. * Marked
action on head and eyes. *
Meningitis. * Chronic
intestinal toxaemia. * Brain
irritation during dentition. *
Restlessness of a violent and convulsive nature. *
Formication with contraction of extremities. Head - Furious
delirium. - Vertigo;
terrible headache and complete cessation of the mental faculties. - Night
terrors. -
Congestive headache. Nose - Acute
coryza; profuse, watery discharge from right nostril; left stopped up, with
chilly sensation,
alternating with heat. Eyes - Pain
over both eyes. -
Alternate dilatation and contraction of pupils; weak sight; floating spots. Respiratory -
Constructive feeling in chest, with difficult breathing; cough with tickling
in throat. -
Expectoration thick, yellow. - Pain in
left chest, sore to touch. Fever -
Alternation of coldness and heat. - Scarlet
fever; eruption in spots, large and vivid. Relationship - Compare
: Bellad.; Solanum Carolinense-Horse-nettle-(conclusions and epilepsy, twenty
to forty-drop
doses; is of great value in grand mal of idiopathic type, where the disease
has begun
beyond age of childhood; hystero-epilepsy, also in whooping-cough); Solan. mammosum-Apple
of Sodom-(pain in left hip-joint); Solan. oleraceum(swelling of mammary gland,
with profuse secretion of milk); Solan. tuberosum (cramps in calves and
contraction of fingers;
spitting through closed teeth); Solan. vesicarium (recommended in facial
paralysis); Solaninum
aceticum (threatening paralysis of the lungs in the course of bronchitis in
the aged and
children must cough a long time before able to raise expectoration); Solan.
pseudocaps. (acute
pains, in lower abdomen) - ; Solan.
tuberos. aegrotans-Diseased potato-(prolapse of the rectum, patulous anus; offensive
breath and odor of body; tumors of rectum look like decayed potato; dreams of pools of
blood); Solanum tuberosum-Potato berries-(cramps in the calves of the legs
and fingers). Dose - Second
to thirtieth potency. Solidago
virgaurea (golden-rod) *
Inhalation of the pollen has caused haemorrhage from the lungs in phthisis. * Repeated
colds of tuberculosis (2x). * feeling
of weakness, chilliness alternating with heat; naso-pharyngeal catarrh,
burning in throat,
pains in limbs and thoracic oppression. * Pain in
region of kidneys, with dysuria. * Kidneys
sensitive to pressure. * Bright's
disease. *
Hay-fever when Solidago is the exciting cause. * Here
give 30th potency or higher. Eyes -
Injected, watery, burning, stinging. Nose - Nares
irritated with abundant mucus secretion; paroxysms of sneezing. Stomach - Bitter
taste, especially at night; coated tongue with very scanty brown and sour
urine. Respiratory -
Bronchitis, cough with much purulent expectoration, blood-streaked; oppressed
breathing. -
Continuous dyspnoea. - Asthma,
with nightly dysuria. Female - Uterine
enlargement, organ pressed down upon the bladder. - Fibroid
tumors. Urine - Scanty,
reddish brown, thick sediment, dysuria, gravel. -
Difficult and scanty. - Albumen,
blood, and slime in urine. - Pain in
kidneys extend forward to abdomen and bladder. [Berb.] - Clear
and offensive urine. -
Sometimes makes the use of the catheter unnecessary. Back - Backache
of congested kidneys. [Senec. aur.] Skin -
Blotches, especially on lower extremities; itch. -
Exanthema of lower extremities, with urinary disturbances, dropsy and
threatened gangrene. Relationship - Iodoform
2x antidotes poison of Golden-rod. - Arsenic.
Agrimonia. (Pain in region of kidneys). Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - Oil of
Solidago, 1oz. to 8 oz. Alcohol. - 15 drops
doses to promote expectoration in bronchitis and bronchial asthma in old
people. (Eli G.
Jones.) Spartin-xyz Scoparius (broom) * Spartein
sulphate increase the strength of the heart, slows it and reduces the blood
pressure. * It
continues the good effects of Veratrum and Digitalis without any of the
undesirable effects of
either. (Hinsdale). The effect
of spartein sulphate (the alkaloid of Broom) is to cause a lowering of the
systolic and
diastolic pressures of the provers. Sphygmograms
also show a condition of lowered blood-pressure. It
depresses the heart by poisonous action exerted on the myocardium and this,
with the stimulating
action of the drug upon the vagus, accounts for the lowered blood pressure
and reduced
pulse rate. It weakens
the cardiac contraction. The total
amount of urine is increased. The drug
has, therefore, diuretic properties and is useful in dropsy. Albuminuria. Cheyne-Stokes
respiration. Irregular
heart following grip and various infections. Hypotension.
used palliatively in physiological dosage to combat arterial hypertension, arterio-sclerosis. Very
useful hypodermically 1/10 to 1/4 grain in sustaining heart after stopping
habit of Morphia. Spartium
is indicated when primarily the muscles of the heart and especially the
nervous apparatus
is affected. Acts
rapidly and lasts three to four days. Does not
disturb digestion. Nephritis. Heart - Tobacco
heart. - Angina
pectoris. -
Irregular action, disturbed rhythm due to gas, etc., feeble in nervous
hysterical patients. -
Myocardial degeneration, failing compensation. -
Hypotension. - Spartein
in 2 gr. doses for water-logged cases, cannot lie down. - Here it
produces much comfort. - Has
specific action upon the kidneys, enabling them to eliminate and relieve the
distress upon the
heart. Stomach - Great
accumulation of gas in gastro-intestinal canal, with mental depression. Urinary - Burning
along urinary tract or in pudendum. - Profuse
flow of urine. Dose - For
non-homoeopathic use (palliative as above), one to two grains t.i. d. by
mouth, exerts a definite
action upon the kidneys that will enable them to relieve the distress upon
the heart. - It is a
safe drug and prompt in its action. -
Hypodermically, not less than 1/4 of a grain. - Doses as
high as 2 grains by mouth three times a day are safe (Hinsdale). -
Homoeopathically. - First to
third trituration. Spigelia
anthelmia (pinkroot) * Spigelia
is an important remedy in pericarditis and other diseases of the heart,
because the provings
were conducted with the greatest regard for objective symptoms and the
subjective symptoms
are by innumerable confirmations proved to be correct (C. Hering). Has marked
elective affinity for the eye, heart, and nervous system. Neuralgia
of the fifth nerve is very prominent in its effects. Is
especially adapted to anaemic, debilitated, rheumatic, and scrofulous
subjects. Stabbing
pains. Heart
affections and neuralgia. A remedy
for symptoms due to the presence of worms. Mind - Afraid
of sharp, pointed things, pins, needles, etc. Head - Pain
beneath frontal eminence and temples, extending to eyes. [Onos.] - Semi-
lateral, involving left eye; pain violent, throbbing; worse, making a false
step. - Pain as
if a band around head. [Carbol. ac.; Cact.; Gels.] - Vertigo,
hearing exalted. Eyes - Feel too
large; pressive pain on turning them. - Pupils
dilated; photophobia; rheumatic ophthalmia. - Severe
pain in and around eyes, extending deep into socket. - Ciliary
neuralgia, a true neuritis. Nose - Forepart
of nose always dry; ; discharge through posterior nares. chronic catarrh,
with postnasal dropping
of bland mucus. Mouth - Tongue
fissured, painful. - Tearing
toothache; worse, after eating and cold. - Foul
odor from mouth. -
Offensive taste. Face -
Prosopalgia, involving eye, zygoma, cheek, teeth, temple, worse, stooping,
touch, from morning
until sunset. Heart - Violent
palpitation. -
Praecordial pain and great aggravation from movement. - Frequent
attacks of palpitation, especially with foul odor from mouth. - Pulse
weak and irregular. -
Pericarditis, with sticking pains, palpitation, dyspnoea. -
Neuralgia extending to arm or both arms. - Angina
pectoris. - Craving
for hot water which relieves. -
Rheumatic carditis, trembling pulse; whole left side sore. -
Dyspnoea; must lie on right side with head high. Rectum - Itching
and crawling. - Frequent
ineffectual urging to stool. -
Ascarides. Fever -
Chilliness on the slightest motion. Modalities - Worse,
from touch, motion, noise, turning, washing, concussion. - Better,
lying on right side with head high; inspiring. Relationship - Compare
: Spigelia Marylandica (maniacal excitement, paroxysmal laughing and crying, loud,
disconnected talking, vertigo, dilated pupils, congestions); Acon.; Cact.;
Cimicif.; Arnica
(Spigela is a chronic Arnica); Cinnab. (supra-orbital pain) - ; Naja;
Spong.(heart); Sabad.; Teucr.; Cina (worm symptoms). - Antidote
: Pulsat. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency for neuralgic symptoms; second to third potency for
inflammatory symptoms. Spiraea
ulmaria (hardhack) * Burning
and pressure in oesophagus, feels contracted but not made worse by
swallowing. * Morbidly
conscientious. * Relieves
irritation of the urinary passages; influences the prostate gland; checks gleet
and prostatorrhoea;
has been used for eclampsia, epilepsy, and hydrophobia. * Bites of
mad animals. * Heat in
various parts. (Salicylic acid is found in Spiraea). Spiranthes
autumnalis (lady's
tresses) * Has been
used for milk-flow in nursing women, lumbago and rheumatism, colic, with drowsiness
and spasmodic yawning. * Is an
anti-phlogistic remedy akin to Acon. its symptoms showing congestion and inflammation. * Acidity
and burning in oesophagus with eructation. Female -
Pruritus; vulva red; dryness and burning in vagina. - Burning
pain in vagina during coition. -
Leucorrhoea, bloody. Extremities - Sciatic
pain, especially right side. - Pain in
shoulders. - Swelling
of veins of hands. - Pain in
all articulations of hands. - Coldness
of feet and toes. Fever - Flushes
of heat. - Sweat on
palms. - Hands
alternately hot and cold. Dose - Third
potency. Spongia
tosta (roasted
sponge) * A remedy
especially marked in the symptoms of the respiratory organs, cough, croup,
etc. * Heart
affections and often indicated for the tubercular diathesis. * Children
with fair complexion, lax fiber; swollen glands. *
Exhaustion and heaviness of the body after slight exertion, with orgasm of
blood to chest, face.
Anxiety and difficult breathing. Mind - Anxiety
and fear. - Every
excitement increases the cough. Head - Rush of
blood; bursting headache; worse, forehead. Eyes -
Watering; gummy or mucus discharge. Nose - Fluent
coryza, alternating with stoppage. - Dryness;
chronic, dry, nasal catarrh. Mouth - Tongue
dry and brown; full of vesicles. Throat - Thyroid
gland swollen. - Stitches
and dryness. - Burning
and stinging. - Sore
throat; worse after eating sweet things. - Tickling
causes cough. - Clears
throat constantly. Stomach -
Excessive thirst, great hunger. - Cannot
bear tight clothing around trunk. -
Hiccough. Male - Swelling
of spermatic cord and testicles, with pain and tenderness. Orchitis. -
Epididymitis. - Heat in
parts. Female - Before
menses, pain in sacrum, hunger, palpitation. During menses, wakes with
suffocative spells.
[Cupr.; Iod.; Lach.] -
Amenorrhoea, with asthma. [Puls.] Respiratory - Great
dryness of all air-passages. -
Hoarseness; larynx dry, burns, constricted. - Cough,
dry, barking, croupy; larynx sensitive to touch. - Croup;
worse, during inspiration and before midnight. -
Respiration short, panting, difficult; feeling of a plug in larynx. Cough
abates after eating or drinking,
especially warm drinks. - The dry,
chronic sympathetic cough or organic heart disease is relieved by Spongia.
[Naja.] -
Irrepressible cough from a spot deep in chest, as if raw and sore. - Chest
weak; can scarcely talk. -
Laryngeal phthisis. - Goitre,
with suffocative spells. -
Bronchial catarrh, with wheezing, asthmatic cough, worse cold air, with
profuse expectoration
and suffocation; worse, lying with head low and in hot room. -
Oppression and heat of chest, with sudden weakness. Heart - Rapid
and violent palpitation, with dyspnoea; cannot lie down; also feels best
resting in horizontal
position. - Awakened
suddenly after midnight with pain and suffocation; is flushed, hot, and frightened
to death. [Acon.] - Valvular
insufficiency. - Angina
pectoris; faintness, and anxious sweat. -
Ebullition of blood, veins distended. - Surging
of heart into chest, as if it would force out upward. -
Hypertrophy of heart, especially right, with asthmatic symptoms. Skin - Swelling
and induration of glands; also exophthalmic; cervical glands swollen with
tensive pain on
turning head, painful on pressure; goitre. - Itching;
measles Sleep - Awakes
in a fright, and feels as if suffocating. -
Generally worse after sleep, or sleeps into and aggravation. [Lach.] Fever - Attacks
of heat with anxiety; heat and redness of face and perspiration. Modalities - Worse,
ascending, wind, before midnight. - Better,
descending, lying with head low. Relationship - Compare
: Acon.; Hep.; Brom.; Lach.; Merc. prot.; Iod. (Goitre). Dose - Second
trituration, or tincture to third potency. Squilla
maritima (sea-onion) * A slow
acting remedy. *
Corresponds to ailments requiring several days to reach their maximum. *
Persistent, dull, rheumatic pains permeate the body. * A spleen
medicine; stitches under left free ribs. *
Important heart and kidneys medicine. *
Broncho-pneumonia. Acts
especially on mucous membranes of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and
also upon the
kidneys. Valuable
in chronic bronchitis of old people with mucous rales, dyspnoea, and scanty
urine. Eyes - Feel
irritable; child bores into them with fists. -
Sensation as if swimming in cold water. Stomach - Pressure
like a stone. Respiratory - Fluent
coryza; margins of nostrils feel sore. -
Sneezing; throat irritated; short, dry cough; must take a deep breath. - Dyspnoea
and stitches in chest, and painful contraction of abdominal muscles. - Violent,
furious, exhausting cough, with much mucus; profuse, salty, slimy
expectoration, and with
involuntary spurting of urine and sneezing. Child rubs face with fist during
cough. [Caust.;
Puls.] Cough provoked by taking a deep breath or cold drinks, from exertion,
change from warm
to cold air. - Cough of
measles. - Frequent
calls to urinate at night, passing large quantities. [Phos. ac.] - Sneezing
with coughing. Heart - A
cardiac stimulant affecting the peripheral vessels and coronary arteries. Urinary - Great
urging; much watery urine. Involuntary spurting of urine when coughing.
[Caustic; Puls.] Skin - Small,
red spots over body, with prickling pain. Extremities - Icy cold
hands and feet, with warmth of the rest of the body. [Menyanthes.] - Feet get
sore from standing. - Tender
feet with shop girls. Modalities - Better,
rest; worse, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Digit.; Strophant.; Apocyn. can.; Bry.; Kali carb. - Squilla
follows Digitalis, if this fails to relieve water-logged cases. Dose - First to
third potency. Stannum
metallicum (tin) * Chief
action is centered upon the nervous system and respiratory organs. * Debility
is very marked when Stannum is the remedy, especially the debility of chronic bronchial
and pulmonary conditions, characterized by profuse muco-purulent discharges
upon tuberculosis
basis. * Talking
causes a very weak feeling in the throat and chest. Pains that come and go gradually,
call unmistakably for Stannum. *
Paralytic weakness; spasms; paralysis. Mind - Sad,
anxious. -
Discouraged. - Dread of
seeing people. Head - Aching
in temples and forehead. -
Obstinate acute coryza and influenza with cough. - Pain
worse motion; gradually increasing and decreasing as if constricted by a band; forehead
feels pressed inwards. - Jarring
of walking resounds painfully in head. - Drawing
pains in malar bones and orbits. -
Ulceration of ringhole in lobe of ear. Throat - Much
adhesive mucus, difficult to detach; efforts to detach cause nausea. - Throat
dry and stings. Stomach - Hunger. - Smell of
cooking causes vomiting. - Bitter
taste. - Pain
better pressure, but sore to touch. -
Sensation of emptiness in stomach. Abdomen -
Cramp-like colic around navel, with a feeling of emptiness. - Colic
relieved by hard pressure. Female -
Bearing-down sensation. -
Prolapsus, with weak, sinking feeling in stomach. [Sep.] Menses early and
profuse. - Pain in
vagina, upward and back to spine. -
Leucorrhoea, with great debility. Respiratory - Hoarse;
mucus expelled by forcible cough. - Violent,
dry cough in evening until midnight. - Cough
excited by laughing, singing, talking; worse lying on right side. - During
day, with copious green, sweetish, expectoration. - Chest
feels sore. - Chest
feels weak; can hardly talk. -
Influenzal cough from noon to midnight with scanty expectoration. -
Respiration short, oppressive; stitches in left side when breathing and lying
on same side. - Phthisis
mucosa. Hectic fever. Sleep - Sleeps
with one leg drawn up, the other stretched out. Extremities -
Paralytic weakness; drops things. - Ankles
swollen. - Limbs
suddenly give out when attempting to sit down. -
Dizziness and weakness when descending. -
Spasmodic twitching of muscles of forearm and hand. - Fingers
jerk when holding pen. -
Neuritis. -
Typewriters' paralysis. Fever - Heat in
evening; exhausting night-sweats, especially towards morning. - Hectic. -
Perspiration, principally on forehead and nape of neck; debilitating;
smelling musty, or offensive. Modalities - Worse,
using voice (i.e. , laughing, talking, singing), lying on right side, warm
drinks. - Better,
coughing or expectorating, hard pressure. Relationship -
Complementary : Puls. - Compare
: Stann. iod. - 3x.
(Valuable in chronic chest diseases characterized by plastic tissue changes). -
Persistent inclination to cough, excited by tickling dry spot in the throat,
apparently at root of tongue. - Dryness
of throat. - Trachial
and bronchial irritation of smokers. -
Pulmonary symptoms; cough, loud, hollow, ending with expectoration.
[Phellandrium.] - State of
purulent infiltration. - Advanced
phthisis sometimes when Stann. jod has not taken effect, an additional dose
of Iodine in
milk caused the drug to have its usual beneficial effect. (Stonham.) - Compare
: Caust.; Calc.; Sil.; Tuberc.; Bacil.; Helon. Myrtus chekan (chronic
bronchitis, cough of
phthisis, emphysema, with gastric catarrhal complications and thick, yellow
difficult sputum.
Old persons with weakened power of expectoration). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Staphisagria (stavesacre) * Nervous
affections with marked irritability, diseases of the genito-urinary tract and
skin, most
frequently give symptoms calling for this drug. * Acts on
teeth and alveolar periosteum. * Ill
effects of anger and insults. * Sexual
sins and excesses. Very sensitive. *
Lacerated tissues. * Pain and
nervousness after extraction of teeth. *
Sphincters lacerated or stretched. Mind -
Impetuous, violent outbursts of passion, hypochondriacal, sad. - Very
sensitive as to what others say about her. - Dwells
on sexual matters; prefers solitude. - Peevish. - Child
cries for many things, and refuses them when offered. Head -
Stupefying headache; passes off with yawning. - Brain
feels squeezed. - Sensation
of a ball of lead in forehead. - Itching
eruption above and behind ears. [Oleand.] Eyes - Heat in
eyeballs, dims spectacles. -
Recurrent styes. Chalazae. [Platanus.] Eyes sunken, with blue rings. - Margin
of lids itch. -
Affections of angles of eye, particularly the inner. -
Lacerated or incised wounds of cornea. - Bursting
pain in eyeballs of syphilitic iritis. Throat - Stitches
flying to the ear on swallowing, especially left. Mouth -
Toothache during menses. - Teeth
black and crumbling. -
Salivation, spongy gums, bleed easily. [Merc.; Kreos.] -
Submaxillary glands swollen. - After
eating feels sleepy. pyorrhoea. [Plantago] Stomach - Flabby
and weak. - Desire
for stimulants. - Stomach
feels relaxed. - Craving
for tobacco. - Canine
hunger, even when stomach is full. - Nausea
after abdominal operations. Abdomen - Colic
after anger. - Hot
flatus. - Swollen
abdomen in children, with much flatus. - Colic,
with pelvic tenesmus. - Severe
pain following an abdominal operation. -
Incarcerated flatus. -
Diarrhoea after drinking cold water, with tenesmus. -
Constipation (2 drops tincture night and morning), haemorrhoids, with
enlarged prostate. Male -
Especially after self-abuse; persistent dwelling on sexual subjects. -
Spermatorrhoea, with sunken features; guilty look; emissions, with backache
and weakness and sexual
neurasthenia. - Dyspnoea
after coition. Female - Parts
very sensitive, worse sitting down. [Berb.; Kreos.] -
Irritable bladder in young married women. -
Leucorrhoea. -
Prolapsus, with sinking in the abdomen; aching around the hips. Urinary -
Cystocele (locally and internally). - Cystitis
in lying-in patients. -
Ineffectual urging to urinate in newly married women. - Pressure
upon bladder; feels as if it did not empty. -
Sensation as if a drop of urine were rolling continuously along the channel. - Burning
in urethra during micturition. -
Prostatic troubles; frequent urination, burning in urethra when not
urinating. [Thuja; Sabal; Ferr.
pic.] Urging and pain after urinating. - Pain
after lithotomy. Skin - Eczema
of head, ears, face, and body; thick scabs, dry, and itch violently;
scratching changes
location of itching. -
Fig-warts pedunculated. [Thuja.] -
Arthritic nodes. -
Inflammation of phalanges. -
Night-sweats. Extremities - Muscles,
especially of calves, feel bruised. -
Backache; worse in morning before rising. -
Extremities feel beaten and painful. - Joints
stiff. - Crural
neuralgia. - Dull
aching of nates extending to hip-joint and small of back. Modalities - Worse,
anger, indignation, grief, mortification, loss of fluids, onanism, sexual
excesses, tobacco;
least touch on affected parts. - Better,
after breakfast, warmth, rest at night. Relationship - Inimical
: Ranunc. bulb. -
Complementary : Caust.; Colocy. - Compare
: Ferrum pyrophos. (tarsal cysts) - ;
Colocy.; Caust.; Ign.; Phos. ac.; Calad. -
Antidote: Camph. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Stellaria
media (chickweed) * Induces
a condition of stasis, congestion, and sluggishness of all functions. * Morning
aggravation. Sharp,
shifting, rheumatic pains in all parts very pronounced. Enlarged
and inflamed gouty finger joints. Head - General
irritability. -
Lassitude, indisposition to work. - Smarting
and burning in eyes, feel protruded. - Dull,
frontal headache; worse in morning and left side with sleepiness. - Neck
muscles stiff and sore. - Eyes
feel protruded. Abdomen - Liver
engorged, swollen, with stitching pain and sensitive to pressure. -
Clay-colored stools. - Hepatic
torpor. -
Constipation or alternating constipation and diarrhoea. Extremities -
Rheumatoid pains in different parts of the body. - Sharp
pain in small of back, over kidneys, in gluteal region, extending down thigh. - Pain in
shoulders and arms. -
Synovitis. - Bruised
feeling. -
Rheumatic pains in calves of legs. Modalities - Worse,
mornings, warmth, tobacco. - Better,
evenings, cold air, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Pulsat. (similar in rheumatism, pains shifting, worse rest, warmth; better
cold air). Dose - Tincture,
externally. -
Internally, 2x potency. Kola (kola-nut) *
Neurasthenia. *
Regulates the circulation, is tonic and anti-diarrhoeic, regulates cardiac
rhythm and acts diuretically. * Weak
heart. The remedy
for the drinking habit. It
promotes the appetite and digestion, and lessens the craving for liquor. Gives
power to endure prolonged physical exertion without taking food and without
feeling fatigued. Relationship - Coca. Dose - Three to
ten drops, even one dram doses, three times a day. Sticta
pulmonaria (lungwort) * Offers a
set of symptoms like coryza, bronchial catarrh and influenza, together with nervous
and rheumatic disturbances. * There is
a general feeling of dullness and malaise, as when a cold is coming on; dull,
heavy pressure in
forehead, catarrhal conjunctivitis, etc. *
Rheumatic stiffness of neck. Mind - Feels as
if floating in air. [Datura arborea.; Lac. Can.] Confusion of ideas; patient
must talk. Head - Dull
headache, with dull heavy pressure in forehead and root of nose. Catarrhal
headache before
discharge appears. - Burning
in eyes and soreness of balls. -
Sensation as if scalp were too small. - Burning
in eyelids. Nose - Feeling
of fullness at the root of the nose. [Nux.] Atrophic rhinitis. [Calc. fluor.] - Dryness
of nasal membrane. Constant need to blow the nose, but no discharge. Dry
scabs, especially
in evening and night. -
Hay-fever; incessant sneezing. [Sabad.] Female - Scanty
flow of milk. Abdomen -
Diarrhoea; stools profuse, frothy; worse, morning. - Urine
increased, with soreness and aching in bladder. Respiratory - Throat
raw; dropping of mucus posteriorly. - Dry,
hacking cough during night; worse, inspiration. -
Tracheitis, facilitates expectoration. - Loose
cough in morning. - Pain
through chest from sternum to spinal column. - Cough
after measles [Sang.]; worse towards evening and when tired. Pulsation from
right side of
sternum down to abdomen. Extremities -
Rheumatic pain in right shoulder joint, deltoid, and biceps. -
Swelling, heat, redness of joints. - Spot of
inflammation and redness over affected joint. - Pain
severe and drawing. -
Chorea-like spasms; legs feel floating in air. -
Housemaid's knee. [Rhus; Kali hyd.; Slag.] Shooting pains in knees. - Joints
and neighboring muscles red, swollen, painful. -
Rheumatic pains precede catarrhal symptoms. Modalities - Worse,
sudden changes of temperature. Relationship - Compare
: Datura arborea-Bougmancia candida (cannot concentrate thoughts; brain
floats in
thousands of problems and grand ideas. Floating sensation as if ideas were
floating outside of brain.
Headache, heartburn. Burning sensation around cardiac and of stomach,
extending to oesophagus
with sense of constriction. Heat and fullness over liver region). -
Cetraria-Iceland Moss (chronic diarrhoea, phthisis, bloody expectoration. Is
used as a decoction
and boiled with milk as an expectorant and nutrient in bronchorrhoea,
catarrh, etc.) Also
compare : Eryng.; Dros.; Stilling.; Rumex; Sambuc. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Stigmata
maydis (corn-silk) * Has
marked urinary symptoms, and has been used with success in organic heart
disease, with much
oedema of lower extremities and scanty urination. * Enlarged
prostate and retention of urine. * Uric and
phosphatic Gonorrhoea. *
Cystitis. Urinary -
Suppression and retention. - Dysuria. - Renal
lithiasis; nephritic colic; blood and red sand in urine. - Tenesmus
after urinating. - Vesical
catarrh. -
Gonorrhoea. -
Cystitis. - Sucks
(as a decoction used for chronic malaria, teaspoonful doses freely. Dr.E. C.
Lowe, England). Dose - Tincture
in tent-to fifty-drop doses. Stillingia
silvatica (queen's
root) * Chronic
periosteal rheumatism, syphilitic and scrofulous affections. *
Respiratory symptoms well marked. * Torpor
of lymphatics; torpid liver, with jaundice and constipation. Mind - Gloomy
forebodings; depressed. Respiratory - Dry,
spasmodic cough. - Larynx
constricted, with stinging in fauces. - Trachea
feels sore when pressed. -
Hoarseness and chronic laryngeal affections of public speakers. Urinary - Urine
colorless. - Deposits
white sediment; urine milky and thick. Extremities - Aching
pains in bones of extremities and back. Skin - Ulcers;
chronic eruptions on hands and fingers. - Enlarged
cervical glands. - Burning,
itching of legs; worse, exposure to air. -
Exostosis. -
Scrofuloderma; syphilis, secondary eruption and later symptoms. - Valuable
for intercurrent use. Modalities - Worse,
in afternoons, damp air, motion. - Better,
in morning, dry air. Relationship - Compare:
Staphis.; Mercur.; Syphil.; Aur.; Corydalis (syphilitic nodes). Dose - Tincture
and first potency. Stramonium (thorn-apple) * The
entire force of this drug seems to be expended on the brain, through the skin
and throat show some
disturbance. *
Suppressed secretions and excretions. *
Sensation as if limbs were separated from body. * Delirium
tremens. * Absence
of pain and muscular mobility especially of muscles of expression and of locomotion. * Gyratory
and graceful motions. *
Parkinsonism. Mind - Devout,
earnest, beseeching and ceaseless talking. -
Loquacious, garrulous, laughing, singing, swearing, praying, rhyming. - Sees
ghosts, hears voices, talks with spirits. - Rapid
changes from joy to sadness. - Violent
and lewd. -
Delusions about his identity; thinks himself tall, double, a part missing. -
Religious mania. - Cannot
bear solitude or darkness; must have light and company. - Sight of
water or anything glittering brings on spasms. -
Delirium, with desire to escape. [Bell.; Bry.; Rhus.] Head - Raises
head frequently from the pillow. - Pain in
forehead and over eyebrows, beginning at 9 a.m. ; worse until noon. - Boring
pain, preceded by obscure vision. - Rush of
blood to head; staggers, with tendency to fall forward and to the left. - Auditory
hallucinations. Eyes - Seem
prominent, staring wide open; pupils dilated. - Loss of
vision; complains that it is dark, and calls for light. - Small
objects look large. - Parts of
the body seem enormously swollen. -
Strabismus. - All
objects look black. Face - Hot,
red; circumscribed redness of cheeks. - Blood
rushes to face; distorted. -
Expression of terror. - Pale
face. Mouth - Dry;
dribbling of viscid saliva. - Aversion
to water. -
Stammering. - Risus
sardonicus. - Cannot
swallow on account of spasm. - Chewing
motion. Stomach - Food
tastes like straw. - Violent
thirst. - Vomiting
of mucus and green bile. Urine -
Suppression, bladder empty. Male - Sexual
erethism, with indecent speech and action. - Hands
constantly kept on genitals. Female -
Metrorrhagia, with loquacity, singing, praying. - Puerperal
mania, with characteristic mental symptoms and profuse sweatings. -
Convulsions after labor. Sleep - Awaken
terrified; screams with fright. - Deep
snoring sleep. - Sleepy,
but cannot sleep. [Bell.] Extremities -
Graceful, rhythmic motions. -
Convulsions of upper extremities and of isolated groups of muscles. - Chorea;
spasms partial, constantly changing. - Violent
pain in left hip. -
Trembling, twitching of tendons, staggering gait. Skin - Shining
red flash. - Effects
of suppressed eruption in scarlatina, with delirium, etc. Fever - Profuse
sweat, which does not relieve. - Violent
fever. Modalities - Worse,
in dark room, when alone, looking at bright or shining objects, after sleep,
on swallowing. - Better,
from bright light, company, warmth. Relationship - Compare
especially : Hyoscy. and Bellad. - It has
less fever than Bellad., but more than Hyos. - It
causes more functional excitement of the brain, but never approaches the true inflammatory
condition of Bellad. -
Antidotes : Bellad.; Tabac.; Nux. Dose -
Thirtieth potency and lower. Strontium
carbonicum (carbonate
of strontia) *
Rheumatic pains, chronic sprains, stenosis of oesophagus. * Pains
make patient faint or sick all over. * Chronic
sequelae of haemorrhages, after operations with much oozing of blood and coldness
and prostration. *
Arterio-sclerosis. * High
blood pressure with flushed face pulsating arteries, threatened apoplexy. * Violent
involuntary starts. *
Affections of bones, especially femur. *
Restlessness at night, smothering feeling. * For
shock after surgical operations. Neuritis, great sensitiveness to cold. Head - Vertigo
with headache and nausea. -
Distensive pressure. - Aches
from nape of neck, spreading upwards; better wrapping head up warmly. [Sil.] - Flushes
in face; violent pulsating. -
Supraorbital neuralgia; pains increase and decrease slowly. [Stann.] - Bloody
crusts in nose. - Face
red; burns, itches. - Itching,
redness and burning of nose. Eyes - Burning
and redness of eyes. - Pain and
lachrymation on using eyes, with dancing and chromatic alterations of objects looked at. Stomach - Loss of
appetite, aversion to meat, craves bread and beer. - Food
tasteless. -
Eructations after eating. - Hiccough
causes chest pains; cardialgia. Abdomen - Sticking
in abdominal ring. -
Diarrhoea; worse at night; continuous urging; better towards morning. - Burning
in anus lasts a long time after stool. [Ratanh.] -
Uncomfortable fullness and swelling of abdomen. Extremities - Sciatica
with oedema of ankle. -
Rheumatic pain in right shoulder. -
Rheumatism with diarrhoea. - Gnawing
as if in marrow of bones. - Cramps
in calves and soles. - Chronic
spasms, particularly of ankle-joint. -
Oedematous swelling. - Icy-cold
feet. -
Rheumatic pains, especially in joints. - Veins of
hands engorged. Fever - Heat,
with aversion to uncover or undress. Skin - Moist,
itching, burning eruption; better in open air, especially warm sunshine. - Sprains
of ankle-joint, with oedema. - Violent
perspiration at night. Modalities - Better
immersing in hot water; worse, change of weather; from being quiet; when
beginning to move;
great sensitiveness to cold. Relationship - Compare
: Arnica; Ruta; Sil.; Baryta c.; Carbo.; Stront. jodat. (arterio-sclerosis). -
Strontium brom. (often gives excellent results where a bromide is indicated.
Vomiting of pregnancy.
Nervous dyspepsia. It is anti-fermentative and neutralizes excessive
acidity). - Stront.
nit. (Morbid cravings; headache and eczema behind ears). Dose - Sixth
trituration and thirtieth potency. Strophanthus
hispidus (kombe-seed) *
Strophanthus is a muscle poison; it increases the contractile power of all
striped muscles. * Acts on
the heart; increasing the systole and diminishes the rapidity. * May be
used with advantage to tone the heart, and run off dropsical accumulations. * In small
doses for weak heart; it feels enlarged. * In
mitral regurgitation, where oedema and dropsy have supervened. [Digit.] *
Strophanthus occasions no gastric distress, has no cumulative effects, is a
greater diuretic, and is
safer for the aged, as it does not affect the vaso-motors. * In
pneumonia and in severe prostration from haemorrhage after operations and
acute diseases. * After
the long use of stimulants; irritable heart of tobacco-smokers. *
Arterio-sclerosis; rigid arteries of aged. * Restores
tone to a brittle tissue, especially of the heart muscle and valves. *
Especially useful in failing compensation dependent upon fatty heart. * Hives. * Anaemia
with palpitation and breathlessness. *
Exophthalmia goitre. *
Corpulent persons. Head - Temporal
pains with double vision, impaired sight; brilliant eyes, flushed face. - Senile
vertigo. Stomach - Nausea
with special disgust for alcohol and so aids in treatment of dipsomania. - Seven
drops of tincture. Urinary -
Increased secretion; scanty and albuminous. Female -
Menorrhagia; uterine haemorrhage; uterus heavily congested. - Aching
pain through hips and thighs during climacteric. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea, especially on ascending. - Lungs
congested. - Oedema
of lungs. -
Bronchial and cardiac asthma. Heart - Pulse
quickened. - Heart's
action weak, rapid irregular, due to muscular debility; and insufficiency. - Cardiac
pain. Skin -
Urticaria, especially more chronic forms. Extremities - Swollen,
dropsical. -
Anasarca. Relationship - Compare
: Digit. (but is slower than strophant. in its action) - ; Phos.
ac. (weak heart, irregular pulse, fluttering sensation in cardiac region,
palpitation during
sleep, fainting). Dose - Tincture
and 6x potency. - In more
acute cases, five to ten drops of the tincture three times a day. Strychninum
purum (alkaloid
of nux vomica) * Its
primary function is to stimulate the motor centers and the reflex action of
the spinal cord. *
Homoeopathic to spasms of muscles, cramps from an undue reflex excitability
of the cord, spasms of
the bladder, etc. *
Strychnin stimulates the central nervous system, mental activities, special
senses rendered more
acute. *
Respiration increased. * All reflexes
are made more active. *
Stiffness in muscles and face and neck. *
Opisthotonos. * Tetanic
convulsions with opisthotonos. * The
muscles relax between paroxysms; worse slightest touch, sound, odor. *
Influences more directly the spinal cord and is less appropriate in visceral
derangements than Nux. * Tetanus. *
Explosive nervousness. * The
pains and sensations come suddenly and return at intervals. Head -
Restless. -
Over-irritability. - Full and
bursting headache, with heat in eyes. - Vertigo,
with roaring in ears. - Jerking
of head forwards. - Scalp
sore. - Itching
of scalp and nape. Eyes - Hot,
painful, protruding, staring. - Pupils
dilated. - Sparks
before eyes. -
Spasmodic contraction of ocular muscles; twitching and trembling of lids. Ears - Hearing
very acute; burning, itching, and roaring in ears. Face - Pale,
anxious, livid. - Jaws
stiffened; lower jaw spasmodically closed. Throat - Dry,
contracted; feeling of a lump. -
Deglutition impossible. - Burning
along and spasms of oesophagus. - Violent
itching in roof of mouth. Stomach - Constant
retching. - Violent
vomiting. - Nausea
of pregnancy. Abdomen - Sharp
pain in abdominal muscles, griping pain in bowels. Rectum - Faeces
discharged involuntarily during spasms. - Very
obstinate constipation. Female - Desire
for coitus. [Canth.; Camph.; Fl. ac.; Lach.; Phos.; Plat.] - Any
touch on body excites a voluptuous sensation. Respiratory - Spasm of
muscles about larynx. -
Excessive dyspnoea. - Sharp,
contractive pains in muscles of chest. -
Persistent cough, recurring after influenza. Back - Rigitidy
of cervical muscles. - Sharp
pain in nape and down spine. - Back
stiff; violent jerks in spinal column. - Icy
sensation down spine. Extremities - Limbs
stiff. -
Rheumatism with stiff joints. - Violent
jerking, twitching, and trembling. - Tetanic
convulsions and opisthotonos; spasms provoked by slightest touch and attempt
to move. - Shocks
in the muscles. -
Cramp-like pains. Fever - Cold
chills down spine. -
Perspiration in a stream down head and chest. - Lower
extremities cold. Skin - Itching
of whole body, especially nose. - Icy
sensation down the spine. Modalities - Worse,
morning; touch; noise; motion; after meals. - Better,
lying on back. Relationship - Compare
: Eucalyptus (neutralizes ill effects of Strychnin). Strych. ars. (Paresis in
the aged, relaxed
musculature. Prostration. Psoriasis; chronic diarrhoea with paralytic
symptoms; compensatory
hypertrophy of heart with beginning fatty degeneration; marked dyspnoea when lying
down; oedema of lower extremities, urine scanty, high specific gravity,
heavily loaded
with glucose. Diabetes. 6x trit.). - Strych.
et Ferr. cit. (chlorotic and paralytic conditions; dyspepsia, with vomiting
of ingesta; 2x and 3x
trit.) - ;
Strychnin. nit. (2x and 3x. Said to remove craving for alcohol. Use for two
weeks) - ;
Strychnin. sulph. (Gastric atony) - ;
Strych. valerin. (exhaustion of brain-power; women of high nervous erethism;
2x trit.). - Compare
: Cicuta; Arnica (tetanus). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - For
non-homoeopathic use, to produce its direct physiological effects in
paralysis the dose will range
from one-fiftieth to one-twentieth of a grain, repeated three times a day. - Under
twelve years of age, one-fiftieth to one two-hundredth of a grain. - Strych.,
hypodermically, is capable of arresting progressive muscular atrophy, and is
a certain
stimulant to the respiratory centers, and is useful in embarrassed breathing,
in the course of
pneumonia especially. - Is an
antidote to Chloral, used in asphyxia from gas and chloroform and early
stages of Opium
poisoning. - Dose,
one one-hundredth to one-sixtieth grain every three hours. Strychninum
phosphoricum (phosphate
of strychnin) * This
drug acts through the cerebro-spinal system upon muscles, causing twitching, stiffness,
weakness and loss of power; upon circulation, producing irregularity of
pulse, and upon the
mind, producing lack of control, uncontrollable desire to laugh and
disinclination to use the
brain. * Very
irregular pulse. *
Tachycardia. * Rapid
and weak pulse. * Useful
in chorea, hysteria, acute asthenia after acute fevers. * Symptoms
worse motion, better rest and in open air. * An
excellent remedy in anaemia of spinal cord; paralysis; burning, aching, and
weakness of spine;
pain extends to front of chest; tenderness on pressure in mid-dorsal region;
cold, clammy
feet; hands and axillae covered with clammy perspiration. *
Atelectasis and break in the compensation of a hypertrophied heart; the
beginning of fatty degeneration
of the heart muscle. (Royal). Dose - Third
trituration. Succinum (electron.
amber)-(a fossil resin) * Nervous
and hysterical symptoms. * Asthma. *
Affections of spleen. Head - Fear of
trains and close places. -
Headache, lachrymation, sneezing. Respiratory - Asthma,
incipient phthisis, chronic bronchitis, pains in chest. -
Whooping-cough. Relationship - Compare
: Do not confound with Ambergris (Ambra). - Succinic
acid. (Hay-fever. Paroxysmal sneezing, dropping of watery mucus from
nostrils; asthma.
Inflammation through respiratory tract; causing asthma, chest pains, etc.;
itching of eyelids
and canthi and nose worse drafts. Use 6 to 30th potency). - Compare
: Arundo, Wyethia, Sabadilla, Sinapis. Dose - Third
trituration. - Five
drop doses of the oil. Sulfonalum (a
coal-tar product) * Vertigo
of cerebral origin, cerebellar disease, ataxic symptoms and chorea, present a
field for the
homoeopathic employment of this drug. * Profound
weakness, gone, faint feeling, and despondency. * Loss of
control of sphincter. * Muscular
inco-ordination. Mind - Mental
confusion, incoherency, illusions; apathetic. -
Alternation of happy, hopeful states with depression and weakness. - Extreme
irritability. Head - Dropsy,
stupid; pain on attempting to raise head. - Double
vision; heavy look about eyes; tinnitus, aphasia; tongue as if paralyzed.
Eyes bloodshot
and restless. - Vertigo,
unable to rise. - Double
vision; ptosis; tinnitus; dysphagia, difficult speech. Urinary -
Albuminuria, with casts. - Scanty. - Pink
color. - Constant
desire to urinate; scanty, brownish red. -
Haemato-porphyrinuria. Respiratory -
Congestion of lungs; stertorous breathing. - Sighing
dyspnoea. Extremities - Ataxic
movements, staggering gait; cold, weak, trembling; legs seem too heavy. - Extreme
restlessness; muscular twitchings. -
Knee-jerks disappear. -
Stiffness and paralysis of both legs. -
Anaesthesia of legs. Sleep - Fidgety,
wakeful, drowsy. -
Insomnia. Skin - Itching,
bluish purpura. -
Erythema. Relationship - Trional;
insomnia associated with physical excitement; (vertigo, loss of equilibrium,
ataxia, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea, stertorous breathing, cyanosis, tinnitus,
hallucinations). Dose - Third
trituration. -
Non-Homoeopathic Uses. - -As a
hypnotic. - Dose,
ten to thirty grains in hot water. - Takes
about two hours to act. Sulphur (sublimated
sulphur) * This is
great Hahnemannian anti-psoric. * Its
action is centrifugal-from within outward-having an elective affinity for the
skin, where it
produces heat and burning, with itching; made worse by heat of bed. * Inertia
and relaxation of fiber; hence feebleness of tone characterizes its symptoms. *
Ebullitions of heat, dislike of water, dry and hard hair and skin, red
orifices, sinking feeling at stomach
about 11 a.m. , and cat-nap sleep; always indicate Sulphur homoeopathically. * Standing
is the worst position for sulphur patients, it is always uncomfortable. * Dirty,
filthy people, prone to skin affections. * Aversion
to being washed. * When carefully-selected
remedies fail to act, especially in acute diseases, it frequently arouses
the reactionary powers of the organism. *
Complaints that relapse. General offensive character of discharge and
exhalations. * Very red
lips and face, flushing easily. * Often
great use in beginning the treatment of chronic cases and in finishing acute
ones. Mind - Very
forgetful. -
Difficult thinking. -
Delusions; thinks rags beautiful things-that he is immensely wealthy. - Busy all
the time. - Childish
peevishness in grown people. -
Irritable. -
Affections vitiated; very selfish, no regard for others. -
Religious melancholy. - Averse
to business; loafs-too lazy to arouse himself. -
Imagining giving wrong things to people, causing their death. - Sulphur
subjects are nearly always irritable, depressed, thin and weak, even with
good appetite. Head - Constant
heat on top of head. [Cup. sulph.; Graph.] Heaviness and fullness, pressure
in temples. - Beating
headache; worse, stooping, and with vertigo. - Sick
headache recurring periodically. - Tinea
capitis, dry form. - Scalp
dry, falling of hair; worse, washing. - Itching;
scratching causes burning. Eyes - Burning
ulceration of margin of lids. - Halo
around lamp-light. - Heat and
burning in eyes. [Ars.; Bell.] Black motes before eyes. - First
stage of ulceration of cornea. - Chronic
ophthalmia, with much burning and itching. -
Parenchymatous keratitis. - Cornea
like ground glass. Ears - Whizzing
in ears. - Bad
effects from the suppression of an otorrhoea. -
Oversensitive to odors. -
Deafness, preceded by exceedingly sensitive hearing; catarrhal deafness. Nose - Herpes
across the nose. - Nose
stuffed indoors. -
Imaginary foul smells. - Alae red
and scabby. Chronic dry catarrh; dry scabs and readily bleeding. - Polypus
and adenoids. Mouth - Lips
dry, bright red, burning. - Bitter
taste in morning. - Jerks
through teeth. - Swelling
of gums; throbbing pain. - Tongue
white, with red tip and borders. Throat - Pressure
as from a lump, as from splinter, as of a hair. - Burning,
redness and dryness. - Ball
seems to rise and close pharynx. Stomach - Complete
loss of, or excessive appetite. - Putrid
eructation. - Food
tastes too salty. - Drinks
much, eats little. - Milk
disagrees. - Great
desire for sweets. [Arg. nit.] - Great
acidity, sour eructation. - Burning,
painful, weight-like pressure. - Very
weak and faint about 11 a.m. ; must have something to eat. - Nausea
during gestation. - Water
fills the patient up. Abdomen - Very
sensitive to pressure; internal feeling of rawness and soreness. -
Movements as of something alive. [Croc.; Thuj.] - Pain and
soreness over liver. - Colic
after drinking. Rectum - Itching
and burning of anus; piles dependent upon abdominal plethora. -
Frequent, unsuccessful desire; hard, knotty, insufficient. - Child
afraid on account of pain. - Redness
around the anus, with itching. - Morning
diarrhoea, painless, drives out of bed, with prolapsus recti. -
Haemorrhoids, oozing and belching. Urine - Frequent
micturition, especially at night. -
Enuresis, especially in scrofulous, untidy children. - Burning
in urethra during micturition, lasts long after. - Mucus
and pus in urine; parts sore over which it passes. Must hurry, sudden call to
urinate. - Great
quantities of colorless urine. Male - Stitches
in penis. -
Involuntary emissions. - Itching
of genitals when going to bed. - Organs
cold, relaxed and powerless. Female - Pudenda
itches. Vagina burns. - Much
offensive perspiration. - Menses
too late, short, scanty, and difficult; thick, black, acrid, making parts
sore. - Menses
preceded by headache or suddenly stopped. -
Leucorrhoea, burning, excoriating. - Nipples
cracked; smart and burn. Respiratory -
Oppression and burning sensation in chest. - Difficult
respiration; wants windows open. - Aphonia. - Heat,
throughout chest. - Red,
brown spots all over chest. - Loose
cough; worse talking, morning, greenish, purulent, sweetish expectoration. - Much
rattling of mucus. - Chest
feels heavy; stitches, with heart feeling too large and palpitating. -
pleuritic exudations. - Use
Tinctura sulphuris. -
Stitching pains shooting through to the back, worse lying on back or
breathing deeply. - Flushes
of heat in chest rising to head. -
Oppression, as of a load on chest. Dyspnoea in middle of night, relieved by
sitting up. - Pulse
more rapid in morning than in evening. Back - Drawing
pain between shoulders. -
Stiffness of nape. -
Sensation as if vertebrae glided over each other. Extremities -
Trembling of hands. - Hot,
sweaty hands. -
Rheumatic pain in left shoulder. -
Heaviness; paretic feeling. -
Rheumatic gout, with itching. - Burning
in soles and hands at night. - Sweat in
armpits, smelling like garlic. - Drawing
and tearing in arms and hands. -
Stiffness of knees and ankles. - Cannot
walk erect; stoop-shouldered. -
Ganglion. Sleep - Talks,
jerks, and twitches during sleep. - Vivid
dreams. - Wakes up
singing. - Wakes
frequently, and becomes wide awake suddenly. - Catnaps;
slightest noise awakens. - Cannot
sleep between 2 an 5 a.m. Fever - Frequent
flashes of heat. Violent ebullitions of heat throughout entire body. - Dry skin
and great thirst. - Night
sweat, on nape and occiput. -
Perspiration of single parts. -
Disgusting sweats. -
Remittent type. Skin - Dry,
scaly, unhealthy; every little injury suppurates. -
Freckles. - Itching,
burning; worse scratching and washing. - Pimply
eruption, pustules, rhagades, hang-nails. -
Excoriation, especially in folds. [Lyc.] - Feeling
of a band around bones. - Skin
affections after local medication. -
Pruritus, especially from warmth, is evening, often recurs in spring-time, in
damp weather. Modalities - Worse,
at rest, when standing, warmth in bed, washing, bathing, in morning, 11 a.m.
, night, from
alcoholic stimulants, periodically. - Better,
dry, warm weather, lying on right side, from drawing up affected limbs. Relationship -
Complementary : Aloe; Psorin.; Acon.; Pyrarara (a fish caught in the Amazon,
clinically used for
various skin affections). - Lepra,
tuberculides, syphilides, varicosities, etc. - Compare
: Acon. (Sulph. often follows in acute diseases) - ;
Mercur. and calcarea are frequently useful after Sulphur, not before. - Lyc.;
Sep.; Sars.; Puls.; Sulphur hydrogenisatum (delirium, mania, asphyxia);
Sulphur terebinthinatum
(chronic rheumatic arthritis; chorea); Tannic acid (Nasal haemorrhage; elongated
uvula; gargle; constipation). - Magnes.
artificialis (great hunger in evening, profuse sweat on face, bruised pain in
joints, rectal
constriction after stool). - Magnetis
polus Articus (anxious, coldness of eyes as if a piece of ice lay in orbit,
increased flow of
saliva, constipation, sopor, trembling, abdominal flatulence). - Magnetis
polus Australis (dryness of lids, easy dislocation of ankle, ingrowing
toe-nails, aching in
patella, shooting in soles). - Compare
in adenoids : Agraphis. Dose - Acts in
all potencies from the lowest to the highest. - Some of
the best results are obtained from the higher, and not too frequent doses. - The
twelfth potency is a good one to begin treatment with, going higher or lower
according to the
susceptibility of the patient. - In
chronic diseases, 200th and upward. - In
torpid eruptions the lowest potencies. Sulphur
iodatum (iodide of
sulphur) * Obstinate
skin affections, notably in barber's itch and acne. * Weeping
eczema. Throat - Uvula
and tonsils enlarged and reddened. - Swollen. - Tongue
thick. - Parotid
hypertrophied. Skin - Itching
on ears, nose, and in urethra. - Papular
eruption on face. -
Cold-sores on lips. - Boils on
neck. - Barber's
itch. - Acne. - Lichen
planus. - Arms
covered with itching rash. - Hair
feels as if erect. Dose - Third
trituration. Sulphuricum
acidum (sulphuric
acid) * The
"debility" common to acids shows itself here, especially in the
digestive tract, giving a very
relaxed feeling in the stomach, with craving for stimulants. * Tremor
and weakness; everything must be done in a hurry. * Hot
flushes, followed by perspiration, with trembling. * Tendency
to gangrene following mechanical injuries. * Writer's
cramp. * Lead
poisoning. *
Gastralgia and hypochlorrhydria. * Purpura
haemorrhagia. Mind - Fretful,
impatient. -
Unwilling to answer questions; hurried. Head -
Right-sided neuralgia; painful shocks; skin feels pinched. - Sensation
as if brain was loose in forehead and falling from side to side. [Bell.;
Rhus.] -
Concussion of brain where skin is cold, body bathed in cold sweat. -
Compressive pain in side of occiput; relieved by holding the hands near the
head. - Pain of
outer parts, as if there were subcutaneous ulceration; painful to touch. - Thrust
in right temple as if plug were pressed in. Eyes -
Intra-ocular haemorrhage following traumatism. - Great
chemosis of conjunctiva, with aching and sharp pain. Mouth - Aphthae;
gums bleed readily. -
Offensive breath. -
Pyorrhoea. Stomach -
Heartburn; sour eructations; sets teeth on edge. [Robin.] Craving for
alcohol. Water causes coldness
of stomach; must be mixed with liquors. - Relaxed
feeling in stomach. - Averse to
smell of coffee. - Sour
vomiting. - Desire
for fresh food. -
Hiccough. - Coldness
of stomach relieved by applied heat Nausea with chilliness. Abdomen - Weak
feeling, with dragging into the hips and small of back. - Feeling
as if hernia would protrude, especially left side. Rectum - Piles;
oozing dampness. - Rectum
feels as if it had a big ball. -
Diarrhoea, fetid, black, with sour odor of body, and empty faint feeling in
abdomen. Female -
Menstruation early and profuse. - Erosion
of cervix in the aged; easily bleeding. - Acrid,
burning leucorrhoea, often of bloody mucus. Respiratory -
Respiration rapid with shooting in cervical muscles and movement of wings of
nose; larynx moves up
and down violently. -
Bronchitis in children with short, teasing cough. Extremities -
Cramp-like paralytic contraction in arms, hands; jerking of fingers while
writing. Skin - Bad
effects from mechanical injuries, with bruises and livid skin. -
Ecchymosis. -
Petechiae. - Purpura
haemorrhagica. - Livid,
red, itching blotches. -
Haemorrhage of black blood from all outlets. -
Cicatrices turn red and blue and become painful. -
Chilblains with gangrenous tendency. -
Carbuncles, boils and other staphylococcic and streptococcic infections. Modalities - Worse,
from excess of heat or cold in forenoon and evening. - Better,
from warmth, and lying on affected side. Relationship -
Complementary : Puls. - Compare
: Arn.; Calend.; Led.; Sep.; Calc. Dose -
Sulphuric acid mixed with three parts of alcohol, ten to fifteen drops three
times daily for several
weeks, has been successfully used to subdue the craving for liquor. - For
homoeopathic purposes second to thirtieth potency. Sulphurosum
acidum (sulphurous
acid. h2 s o3) *
Sulphurous acid, (tonsillitis /as a spray/, acne rosacea, ulcerative
stomatitis, pityriasis versicolor). Head - Anxious,
furious, disposed to fight. - Headache
better by vomiting. - Ringing
in ears. Mouth -
Ulcerative inflammation of mouth. - Tongue
red or bluish-red. - Coated. Stomach - Loss of
appetite. -
Obstinate constipation. Respiratory -
Persistent choking cough with copious expectoration. -
Hoarseness, constriction of chest. -
Difficult breathing. Female - Fluor
albus. -
Debility. Dose - As a
spray in tonsillitis. -
According to Ringer, ten to fifteen minims taken ten minutes before each meal
will remedy pyrosis
and prevent fermentation and flatulence. - It also
removes thrush. -
Homoeopathically, third attenuation. Sumbulus
moschatus (musk-root) * Has many
hysterical and nervous symptoms, and is of use in neuralgic affections and anomalous,
functional, cardiac disorders. * Numbness
on becoming cold. * Numbness
on left side. * Insomnia
of delirium tremens (fifteen drops of tincture). *
Sensation as if water dropped down spine. * Asthma. * A tissue
remedy for sclerosed arteries. Head -
Emotional and fidgety. - Dull in
morning, clear in evening. - Mistakes
in writing and adding. -
Comedones. -
Tenacious, yellow, mucus in nose. Throat - Chocking
constriction; constant swallowing. - Belching
of gas from stomach. - Spasm of
pharyngeal muscles. -
Tenacious mucus in throat. Heart - Nervous
palpitation. -
Neuralgia around left breast and left hypochondriac region. - Cardiac
asthma. - Aching
in left arm, heavy, numb an weary. - Loses
breath on any exertion. - Pulse
irregular. Female - Ovarian
neuralgia. - Abdomen
full, distended, and painful. -
Climacteric flushes. Urinary - Oily
pellicle on surface of urine. Modalities - Worse,
active exercise; left side. Relationship - Compare
: Asaf.; Mosch. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - Dr.W.
McGeorge advises the 2x every 3 hours for arterio-sclerosis. Symphoricarpus
racemosus (snowberry) * This
drug is highly recommended for the persistent vomiting of pregnancy. * Gastric
disturbances, fickle appetite, nausea, waterbrash, bitter taste. *
Constipation. * Nausea
during menstruation. * Nausea,
worse any motion. Averse to all food. Better, lying on back. Dose - Second
and third potency. - 200th
has proved curative. Symphytum
officinale (comfrey-knitbone) * The root
contains a crystalline solid, that stimulates the growth of epithelium on
ulcerated surfaces. * It may
be administered internally in the treatment of gastric and duodenal juries to
sinews, tendons
and the periosteum. * Acts on
joints generally. *
Neuralgia of knee. Of great
use in wounds penetrating to perineum and bones, and in non-union of
fractures; irritable
stump after amputation, irritable bone at point of fracture. Psoas
abscess. Head - Pain in
occiput, top and forehead; changing places. - Pain
comes down bone of nose. -
Inflammation of inferior maxillary bone, hard, red, swelling. Eye - Pain in
eye after a blow of an obtuse body. - For
traumatic injuries of the eyes no remedy equals this. Relationship - Compare :
Arn.; Calc. phos. Dose -
Tincture. -
Externally as a dressing for sores and ulcers and pruritus ani. Syphilinum (the
syphilitic virus-a nosode) * Utter
prostration and debility in the morning. * Shifting
rheumatic pains. * Chronic
eruptions and rheumatism. Ichthyosis. Syphilitic
affections. Pains from
darkness to daylight; decrease and increase gradually. Hereditary
tendency to alcoholism. Mind - Loss of
memory; remembers everything previous to his illness. -
Apathetic; feels as if going insane or being paralyzed. Fears the night, and
the suffering from
exhaustion on awakening. -
Hopeless; despairs of recovery. Head - Linear
pains from temple across, or from eyes backward; cause sleeplessness and
delirium at night. - Falling
of the hair. - Pain in
bones of head. - Top of
head feels as if coming off. -
Stupefying cephalalgia. Eyes - Chronic,
recurrent, phlyctenular inflammation of cornea; successive crops of
phlyctenular and
abrasions of epithelial layer of cornea; photophobia intense, lachrymation profuse. - Lids
swollen; pain intense at night; ptosis. -
Tubercular iritis. -
Diplopia; one image seen below the other. - Feeling
of cold air blowing on eye. [Fluor. ac.] Ears - Caries
of ossicles in ear of syphilitic origin. Nose - Caries
of nasal bones, hard palate and septum, with perforation; ozaena. Mouth - Teeth
decay at gum; edges serrated, dwarfed. - Tongue
coated, teeth-indented; deep longitudinal cracks. - Ulcers
smart and burn. -
Excessive flow of saliva; it runs out of mouth when sleeping. Stomach - Craves
alcohol. Rectum - Feels
tied up with strictures. - Enemas
very painful. -
Fissures, prolapse. Extremities -
Sciatica; worse at night; better about day-break. -
Rheumatism of shoulder-joint, at insertion of deltoid. -
Run-around. - Severe
pain in long bones. - Redness
and rawness between toes. [Sil.] -
Rheumatism, muscles are caked in hard knot or lumps. - Always
washing the hands. - Indolent
ulcers. - Muscles
contracted in hard knots. Female - Ulcers
on labia. -
Leucorrhoea profuse, thin, watery, acrid, with sharp, knife-pain in ovaries. Respiratory - Aphonia;
chronic asthma in summer, wheezing and rattling. [Tart. emet.] - Cough
dry, hard; worse at night; windpipe sensitive to touch. [Lach.] -
Lancinating pains from base of heart to apex at night. Skin -
Reddish-brown eruption, with a disagreeable odor. - Extreme
emaciation. Relationship - Compare
: Merc.; Kal. hyd.; Nit. ac.; Aur.; Alum. Modalities - Worse,
at night, sundown to sunrise, seashore, in summer. - Better,
inland and mountains, during day, moving about slowly. Dose - The
highest potencies only, and in infrequent doses. Syzygium
jambolanum (jambol
seeds-enlexing, active principle) * Has an
immediate effect of increasing the blood sugar, glycosuria results. A most
useful remedy in diabetes mellitus. Great
thirsts, weakness, emaciation. Very large
amount of urine, specific gravity high. Old ulcers
of skin. Diabetic
ulceration. The seeds
powdered, ten grains three times a day; also the tincture. Relationship - Compare
: Insulin-An aqueous solution of an active principle from pancreas which
affects sugar
metabolism. - If
administered at suitable intervals in diabetes mellitus, the blood sugar is
maintained at a normal
level and the urine remains free of sugar. -
Overdosage is followed by weakness and fatigue and tremulousness and profuse
sweating. Tabacum (tobacco) * The
symptomatology of Tabacum is exceedingly well marked. * The
nausea, giddiness, death-like pallor, vomiting, icy coldness, and sweat, with
the intermittent
pulse, are all most characteristic. * Has
marked antiseptic qualities, antidotal to cholera germs. * Complete
prostration of the entire muscular system. *
Collapse. *
Gastralgia, enteralgia, seasickness, cholera infantum; cold, but wants abdomen
uncovered. * Vigorous
peristaltic activity. diarrhoea. * Produces
high tension and arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries. * Should
prove the most homoeopathic drug for angina pectoris, with coronaritis and
high tension
(Cartier). *
Constriction of throat, chest, bladder, rectum. * Pallor,
breathlessness, hard-cordlike pulse. Mind -
Sensation of excessive wretchedness. - Very
despondent. -
Forgetful. -
Discontented. Head - Vertigo
on opening eyes; sick headache, with deathly nausea; periodical. - Tight
feeling as from a band. - Sudden
pain, as if struck by a hammer. - Nervous
deafness. -
Secretion from eyes, nose and mouth increased. Eyes - Dim
sight; sees as through a veil; strabismus. -
Amaurosis; muscae volitantes. - Central
scotoma. - Rapid
blindness without lesion, followed by venous hyperaemia and atrophy of optic
nerve. Face - Pale,
blue, pinched, sunken, collapsed, covered with cold sweat. [Ars.; Verat.] -
Freckles. Throat -
Nasopharyngitis and tracheitis, hemming, morning cough, sometimes with
vomiting. -
Hoarseness of public speakers. Stomach -
Incessant nausea; worse, smell of tobacco smoke [Phos.]; vomiting on least
motion, sometimes
of fecal matter, during pregnancy with much spitting. Seasickness; terrible
faint, sinking
feeling at pit of stomach. - Sense of
relaxation of stomach, with nausea. [Ipec.] -
Gastralgia; pain from cardiac end extending to left arm. Abdomen - Cold. - Wants
abdomen uncovered. - It
lessens the nausea and vomiting. - Painful
distension. - Incarcerated
hernia. Rectum -
Constipation; rectum paralyzed, prolapsed. -
Diarrhoea, sudden, watery, with nausea and vomiting, prostration, and cold
sweat; discharges
look like sour milk, thick, curled, watery. - Rectal
tenesmus. Urinary - Renal
colic; violent pain along ureter, left side. Heart -
Palpitation when lying on left side. - Pulse
intermits, feeble, imperceptible. - Angina
pectoris, pain in praecordial region. - Pain
radiates from center of sternum. -
Tachycardia. -
Bradycardia. - Acute
dilatation caused by shock or violent physical exertion (Royal). Respiratory -
Difficult, violent constriction of chest. -
Praecordial oppression, with palpitation and pain between shoulders. - Cough
followed by hiccough. - Cough
dry, teasing, must take a swallow of cold water [Caust.; Phos.] Dyspnoea,
with tingling
down left arm when lying on left side. Extremities - Legs and
hands icy cold; limbs tremble. -
Paralysis following apoplexy. [Plumb.] - Gait
shuffling, unsteady. -
Feebleness of arms. Sleep - Insomnia
with dilated heart, with cold, clammy skin and anxiety. Fever - Chills,
with cold sweat. Modalities - Worse,
opening eyes; evening; extremes of heat and cold. - Better,
uncovering, open fresh air. Relationship - Compare
: Hydrobromic acid; Camph.; Verat.;Ars. - Compare
: Nicotinum (Alternate tonic and clonic spasms, followed by general
relaxation and
trembling; nausea, cold sweat, and speedy collapse; head drawn back,
contraction of eyelids
and masseter muscles; muscles of neck and back rigid; hissing respiration
from spasm of
laryngeal and bronchial muscles). -
Antidotes. -
-Vinegar; sour apples. - Camphor
in the physiological antagonist. - Ars.
(chewing tobacco) - ; Ign.;
(smoking); Sep. (neuralgia and dyspepsia) - ; Lycop.
(impotency) - ; Nux
(bad taste due to tobacco); Calad. and Plantag. (cause aversion to tobacco) - ;
Phosph. (tobacco heart, sexual weakness). Dose - Third to
thirtieth and higher potencies. Tanacetum
vulgare (tansy) * Abnormal
lassitude. * Nervous
and tired feeling. *
"Half dead, half alive feeling" all over. * Of use
in chorea and reflex spasms (worms). * Said to
be a specific against effects of poison ivy. Head - Heavy,
dull, confused. - Headache
with least exertion. Mental -
Irritable, sensitive to noise. - Mental fatigue,
nausea and vertigo, worse in a closed room. Ears - Roaring
and ringing; voice sounds strange; ears seem to close up suddenly. Abdomen - Pain in
bowels; relieved by stool. - Desire
for stool immediately after eating. -
Dysentery. Female -
Dysmenorrhoea, with bearing-down pains, tenderness, drawing in groins. - Menses
suppressed; later, profuse. Respiratory - Hurried,
labored, stertorous respiration. - Frothy
mucus obstructs the air-passages. Relationship - Compare
: Cimicif.; Cina; Absinth. Nux follows well. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Tannicum
acidum (tannin-(digallic
acid) * Mostly
used locally against excessive secretion of mucous membranes, to contract
tissue and check
haemorrhage. * In
Osmidrosis, corrects fetor of the perspiration. *
Obstinate nervous coughs. *
Haematuria. *
Obstinate constipation. * Pain in
abdomen, sensitive to pressure. *
Intestines can be felt like cylindrical enlargements. * One-half
per cent solution. Relationship - Gallic
acid q.v. Tarentula
cubensis (cuban spider) * A
toxaemic medicine, septic conditions. *
Diphtheria. * Adapted
to the most severe types of inflammation and pain, early and persistent
prostration. * Various
forms of malignant suppuration. * Purplish
hue and burning, stinging pains. * Bubo. * It is
the remedy for pain of death; soothes the last struggles. Pruritus,
especially about genitals. * Restless
feet. *
Intermittent septic chills. * Bubonic
plague. * As a
curative and preventive remedy especially during the period of invasion. Head -
Dizziness after heat and hot perspiration. - Dull
ache on top of head. - Shooting
pain through left eye across frontal region. Gastric - Stomach
feels hard, sore. - Loss of
appetite, except for breakfast. Back - Itches
across kidney region. Extremities - Hands
tremble, turgid with blood. Urinary -
Retention. - Cannot
hold urine on coughing. Skin - Red
spots and pimples. - Feels
puffed all over. -
Carbuncles, burning, stinging pains. - Purplish
hue. -
Gangrene. -
Abscesses, where pain and inflammation predominate. - Scirrhus
of breasts. -
"Senile" ulcers. Sleep -
Drowsiness. - Sleep
restless. - Sleep
prevented by harsh cough. Relationship - Compare
: Ars.; Pyrog.; Crotal.; Echin.; Anthrac.; Bellad.; Apis. Modalities - Better,
smoking. - Worse,
night. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Tarentula
hispanica (spanish
spider) *
Remarkable nervous phenomena; hysteria with chlorosis; chorea, dysmenorrhoea,
spinal irritability. * Bladder
tenesmus. *
Constriction sensations. *
Formication; Extreme restlessness; must keep in constant motion even though
walking aggravates. *
Hysterical epilepsy. * Intense
sexual excitement. Mind - Sudden
alteration of mood. - Foxy. -
Destructive impulses; moral relaxation. - Must
constantly busy herself or walk. -
Sensitive to music. - Averse
to company, but wants some one present. -
Ungrateful, discontented. - Guided
by whims. Head - Intense
pain, as if thousands of needles were pricking into brain. - Vertigo. - Wants
hair brushed or head rubbed. Male - Sexual
excitement; lasciviousness reaching almost to insanity; seminal emissions. Heart -
Palpitation; praecordial anguish, sensation as if heart twisted and turned
around. Female - Vulva
dry and hot, with much itching. - Profuse
menstruation, with frequent erotic spasms. - Pruritus
vulvae; nymphomania. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with very sensitive ovaries. Extremities - Weakness
of legs; choreic movements. - Numbness
of legs. - Multiple
sclerosis, with trembling. -
Twitching and jerking. - Yawning
with uneasiness of legs, must move them constantly. -
Extraordinary contractions and movements. Modalities - Worse,
motion, contract, noise. - Better,
in open air, music, bright colors, rubbing affected parts. - Worse,
seeming others in trouble. Relationship - Compare
: Agar.; Ars.; Cupr.; Mag. phos. -
Antidotes : Lach. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Taraxacum
officinale (dandelion) * For
gastric headaches, bilious attacks, with characteristically mapped tongue and
jaundiced skin. * Cancer
of bladder. *
Flatulence. *
Hysterical tympanites. Head -
Sensation of great heat on top of head. -
Sterno-mastoid muscle very painful to touch. Mouth - Mapped
tongue. - Tongue
covered with a white film; feels raw; comes off in patches, leaving red,
sensitive spots. - Loss of
appetite. - Bitter
taste and eructations. -
Salivation. Abdomen - Liver
enlarged and indurated. - Sharp
stitches in left side. -
Sensation of bubbles bursting in bowels. -
Tympanites. -
Evacuation difficult. Extremities - Very
restless limbs. -
Neuralgia of knee; better, pressure. - Limbs
painful to touch. Fever -
Chilliness after eating, worse drinking; finger tips cold. Bitter taste. - Heat
without thirst, in face, in toes. - Sweat on
falling asleep. Skin - Profuse
night-sweats. Modalities - Worse,
resting, lying down, sitting. - Better,
touch. Relationship - Compare
: Choline, a constituent of Taraxacum root, has given encouraging results in
the treatment
of cancer. - Choline
is closely related to Neurin, it is the "Cancronie" of Prof. - Adamkiewicz
(E. Schlegel.) Bry.; Hydrast.; Nux. Tela aranea (nervous asthma and sleeplessness). Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. - In
cancer 1-2 drams fluid extract. Tartaricum
acidum (tartaric
acid) * Found in
grapes, pineapple, sorrel and other fruits. * It is an
antiscorbutic antiseptic, stimulating the mucous and salivary secretions. Dullness
and lassitude. Great
weakness, with diarrhoea, with dry and brown tongue. Pain in
heels. [Phytol.] Stomach -
Excessive thirst, continued vomiting burning in throat and stomach. -
Dyspepsia with copious secretions of mucus. Abdomen - Pain
around umbilicus and region of loins. - Stool
color of coffee-grounds (worse at night), with brown and dry tongue, and
dark-green vomiting. Dose - Third
trituration. - The pure
acid 10-30 grains dissolved in water. Taxus
baccata (yew) * In
pustular diseases of skin and night-sweats. * Also in
gout and chronic rheumatism. Head -
Supra-orbital and temporal pain on right side, with lachrymation. - Pupils
dilated. - Face puffy
and pale. Stomach - Saliva
hot, acrid. - Nausea. - Pain in
pit of stomach and region of navel. - After
eating, cough. - Feeling
of pins and needles at pit of stomach; of emptiness, must eat frequently
(compare the
coniferae). Skin - Large,
flat, itching pustules. - Badly
smelling night-sweats. - Podagra. -
Erysipelas. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Tellurium
metallicum (the metal
tellurium) * Marked
skin (herpes circinatus), spinal, eye and ear symptoms. * Very
sensitive back. * Pains
all over body. *
Offensive discharges. * Slow
development of symptoms. [Radium] * Sacral
and sciatic pains. Head -
Neglectful and forgetful. - Pain in
left side of head and in forehead above left eye. -
Distortion and twitching of left facial muscles; when speaking left angle of
mouth drawn upwards
and to left. - Fear of
being touched in sensitive places. -
Congestion to head and nape of neck, followed by weakness and faintness in
stomach. - Itching
of scalp; red spots. Eyes - Lids
thickened, inflamed, itching. -
Pterygium; pustular conjunctivitis. -
Cataract, following ocular lesions; aids the absorption of infiltrations in
iris and choroid. Ears - Eczema
behind ear. Catarrh of middle ear, discharge acrid, smells like fish-pickle.
Itching, swelling,
throbbing in meatus. -
Deafness. Nose - Coryza,
lachrymation and hoarseness; better in open air. [Cepa.] -
Obstructed; hawks salty phlegm from posterior nares. Stomach - Craving
for apples. - Empty
and weak feeling. -
Heartburn. Rectum - Pruritus
ani et perinei after every stool. Back - Pain in
sacrum. - - Pain
from last cervical to fifth dorsal vertebra, very sensitive; worse touch.
[Chin.s. ; Phosph.] - worse
right side, coughing, straining, and at night, with sensitive vertebral column. -
Contraction of tendons in bends of knees. Skin - Itching
of hands and feet. - Herpetic
spots; ringworm. [Tuberc.] Ring-shape lesions, offensive odors from affected parts. - Barber's
itch. - Stinging
in skin. - Fetid
exhalations. [Sulph.] Offensive foot-sweat. - Eczema,
back of ears and occiput. - Circular
patches of eczema. Modalities - Worse,
while at rest at night, cold weather, from friction, coughing, laughing,
lying on painful
side, touch. Relationship - Compare
: Radium; Selenium; Tetradymite-crystals from Georgia and North Carolina containing
Bismuth, Tellurium and Sulphur-(coccygodynia, ulceration of nails; pains in hands, in
small spots, ankles, heels, and tendo-Achilles); Sep.; Ars.; Rhus. Dose - Sixth
potency and higher. - Takes
long time to develop its action, which is very prolonged. Terebinthinae
oleum (turpentine) * Has a
selective affinity for bleeding mucous surfaces. *
Tympanites and urinary symptoms very marked. *
Inflammation of kidneys, with haemorrhages-dark, passive, fetid. * Bright's
disease preceded by dropsy (Goullon). *
Drowsiness and strangury. * Coma. * Unbroken
chilblains. Head - Dull
pain like from a band around the head.[Carb. ac.] - Vertigo,
with vanishing of vision. -
Disturbed sense of equilibrium. - Tired
and difficult concentration of thoughts. - Cold in
head with sore nostrils with disposition to bleed. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia over right eye. - Intense
pain in eye and side of head. -
Amblyopia from alcohol. Ears - Own
voice sounds unnatural; humming as of a seashell, talking loudly is painful. - Otalgia. Mouth - Tongue
dry, red sore, shining; burning in tip, with prominent papillae. [Arg.n. ;
Bell.; Kali b.; Nux
m.] - Breath
cold, foul. - Choking
sensation in throat. -
Stomatitis. -
Dentition. Stomach - Nausea
and vomiting; heat in epigastric region. Abdomen - Enormous
distention. -
Diarrhoea; stools watery, greenish, fetid, bloody. - Pain
before flatus with and relief after stool. -
Haemorrhage from bowels. - Worms;
lumbrici. -
Abdominal dropsy; pelvic peritonitis. - Fainting
after every stool Entero-colitis, with haemorrhage and ulceration of bowels. Urinary -
Strangury, with bloody urine. - Scanty,
suppressed, odor of violets. -
Urethritis, with painful erections. [Canthar.] - Inflamed
kidneys following any acute disease. - Constant
tenesmus. Female - Intense
burning in uterine region. -
Metritis; puerperal peritonitis. -
Metrorrhagia with burning in uterus. Respiratory -
Difficult breathing; lungs feel distended; haemoptysis. - Bloody
expectoration. Heart - Pulse
rapid, small, thready, intermittent. Back - Burning
pain in region of kidneys. - Drawing
in right kidney extending to hip. Skin - Acne. -
Erythema; itching pustular, vesicular eruption; urticaria. - Purpura,
ecchymosis, dropsies. -
Scarlatina. -
Chilblains; with excessive itching and pulsative pains. - Aching
soreness of the muscles. Fever - Heat,
with violent thirst, dry tongue, profuse cold, clammy sweat. - Typhoid
with tympanites, haemorrhages, stupor, delirium. -
Prostration. Relationship - Compare
: Alumen; Secale; Canth.; Nit. ac. Terebene 1x; (chronic bronchitis and
winter coughs;
subacute stages of inflammation of respiratory tract. Loosens secretion,
relieves tightened
feeling, makes expectoration easy). - Neurotic
coughs. -
Huskiness of public speakers, and singers. - Cystitis
when urine is alkaline and offensive. - Ononis
spinosa-Rest Harrow-(Diuretic, Lithontriptic. Chronic nephritis; diuretic
effects like Juniper;
calculus nosebleed, worse washing face). - Antidote
: Phos. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Teucrium
marum verum (cat-thyme) * Nasal
and rectal symptoms marked. * Polypi. *
Affections of children. * Suitable
after too much medicine has been taken. *
Oversensitiveness. * Desire
to stretch. * A remedy
of first importance in chronic nasal catarrh with atrophy; large, offensive
crusts and
clinkers. * Ozaena.
Loss of sense of smell. Head - Excited,
tremulous feeling. - Frontal
pain; worse, stooping. -
Strengthens brain after delirium tremens. Eyes - Smarting
in canthi; lids red and puffy; tarsal tumor. [Staph.] Ears - Hissing
and ringing otalgia. Nose -
Catarrhal condition of both anterior and posterior nostrils. - Mucous
polypus. - Chronic
catarrh; discharge of large, irregular clinkers. - Foul breath. - Crawling
in nostrils, with lachrymation and sneezing. - Coryza,
with stoppage of nostrils. Stomach - Vomiting
of large quantities of dark-green masses. - Constant
hiccough, attended with pain in back. -
Unnatural appetite. - Hiccough
on eating, after nursing. Respiratory - Dry
cough, tickling in trachea; mouldy taste in throat when hawking up mucus, expectoration
profuse. Extremities -
Affection of finger-tips and joints of toes. - Tearing
pains in arms and legs. - Pain in
toe-nails, as if they had grown into flesh. Rectum - Itching
of anus, and constant irritation in the evening in bed. Ascarides, with
nightly restlessness. - Crawling
in rectum after stool. Sleep -
Restless, with twitching, choking, and starting up frightened. Skin - Itching
causes tossing about all night. - Very dry
skin. -
Suppurating grooves in the nails. Relationship - Compare
: Teucrium scorodonia-Wood-sage (in tuberculosis with muco-purulent expectoration;
dropsy; orchitis and tuberculous epidymitis; especially in young, thin individuals
with tuberculosis of lungs, glands; bones and urogenitals, 3x). - Cina;
Ignat.; Sang.; Sil. Dose - First to
sixth potency. - Locally
for polypi, dry powder. Thallium
metallicum (the metal
thallium) * Thallium
seems to influence the endocrines, especially the thyroid and adrenalin. * Most
horrible neuralgic, spasmodic, shooting pains. * Muscular
atrophy. * Tremors. * Relieves
the violent pains in locomotor ataxia. *
Paralysis of lower limbs. * Pain in
stomach and bowels, like electric shocks. *
Paraplegia. * Alopecia
following acute, exhausting diseases. * Night
sweats. *
Polyneuritis. * Dermal
trophic lesions. Extremities -
Trembling. Paralytic feeling. -
Lancinating pains, like electric shocks. - Very
tired. - Chronic
myelitis. - Numbness
in fingers and toes, with extension up lower extremities, involving lower abdomen
and perineum. -
Paralysis of lower limbs. - Cyanosis
of extremities. -
Formication, beginning in fingers and extending through pelvis, perineum and
inner thighs to feet. Relationship - Compare
: Lathyr.; Caust.; Arg. nit.; Plumbum. Dose - Lower
trituration to thirtieth potency. Zizia
aurea (meadow
parsnip) *
Hysteria, epilepsy, chorea, hypochondriasis, come within the sphere of this
remedy. Mind -
Suicidal; depressed; laughing and weeping moods alternate. Head - Pressure
on top, in right temple, associated with backache. Male - Great
lassitude following coitus. - Sexual
power increased. Female -
Intermittent neuralgia of left ovary. - Acrid,
profuse leucorrhoea, with retarded menses. Respiratory - Dry
cough, with stitches in chest. -
Dyspnoea. Extremities - Unusual
tired feeling. - Chorea,
especially during sleep. Fidgety legs. [Tarant.] Lameness in arms and
spasmodic twitching. Modalities - Worse,
during sleep. Relationship - Compare
: Agar.; Stram.; Tarant.; Cicuta; Aethusa. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Thea
chinensis (tea) * Nervous
sleeplessness, heart troubles, palpitation, and dyspepsia of old
tea-drinkers. * Produces
most of the sick headaches Tabacum antidotal (Allen). Head -
Temporary mental exaltation. -
Ill-humored. - Sick
headache radiating from one point. -
Sleepless and restless. -
Hallucinations of hearing. - Cold
damp feeling at back of head. Stomach - Sinking
sensation at epigastrium. - Faint,
gone feeling. [Sep.; Hyd.; Oleand.] - Craves
acids. - Sudden
production of wind in large quantities. Abdomen -
Borborygmi liability to hernia. Female - Soreness
and tenderness in ovaries. Heart - Anxious
oppression. -
Praecordial distress. -
Palpitation; unable to lie on left side. -
Fluttering. - Pulse
rapid, irregular, intermittent. Sleep - Sleepy
in daytime; sleepiness at night, with vascular excitement and restlessness,
and dry skin. - Horrible
dreams cause no horror. Modalities - Worse,
night, on walking in open air, after meals. - Better
warmth; warm bath. Relationship - Antidote
: Kali hypophos.; Thuja; Ferr.; Kali hyd. (Material doses for tea-taster's
cough). Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. - Theine
1/4-1/2 grain hypodermically for sciatica and supra-orbital neuralgia. Theridion
curassavicum (orange-spider) * Nervous
hyperaesthesia. * Has
affinity for the tubercular diathesis. * Vertigo,
sick headache, peculiar pain around heart region, phthisis florida, scrofula
have all been
treated successfully with this remedy. *
Sensitive to noise; it penetrates the body, especially teeth. * Noises
seem to strike on painful spots over the body. *
Rachitis, caries, necrosis. *
Phthisis, stitch high up in left apex. [Anthrax.] * Where
the indicated remedy does not hold long. Mind -
Restless; finds pleasure in nothing. - Time
passes too quickly. Head - Pain
worse anyone walking over floor. - Vertigo,
with nausea and vomiting on least motion, particularly when closing eyes. - Eyes. -
-Luminous vibrations before eyes; sensitive to light. - Pressure
behind eyeballs. -
Throbbing over left eye. Nose -
Discharge yellowish, thick, offensive; ozaena. [Puls.;Thuja.] Stomach -
Seasickness. - Nausea
and vomiting when closing eyes and on motion. [Tabac.] - Stinging
pain on left side over anterior aspect of spleen. - Burning
in liver region. Respiratory - Pain in
upper left chest. [Myrt.; Pix.; Anis.] - Pain in
left floating ribs. Cardiac anxiety and pain. - Pinching
in left pectoral muscle. Back -
Sensitiveness between vertebrae; avoids pressure on spine. - Stinging
pains. Skin - Stinging
thrusts everywhere. -
Sensitive skin in thighs. - Itching
sensations. Modalities - Worse,
touch; pressure; on shipboard; riding in carriage; closing eyes; jar; noise,
coitus; left side. Dose -
Thirtieth potency. Thiosinaminum (a
chemical derived from oil of mustard-seed) * Are
solvent, externally and internally, for dissolving scar tissue, tumors,
enlarged glands; lupus,
strictures, adhesions. *
Ectropion, opacities of cornea, cataract, ankylosis, fibroids, scleroderma. * Noises
in ear. *
Suggested by Dr.A. S. Hard for retarding old age. * A remedy
for Tabes dorsalis, improving the lightning pains. * Gastric,
vesicle and rectal crises. *
Stricture of rectum, 2 grains twice daily. Ear -
Arterio-sclerotic vertigo. Tinnitus. -
Catarrhal deafness with cicatricial thickening. - Subacute
suppurative otitis media, formation of fibrous bands impeding free movement
of the
ossicles. -
Thickened drum. - Deafness
due to some fibrous change in the nerve. Dose - Inject
under skin, or, into the lesion a 10 per cent. solution in glycerine and
water, 15-30 drops
twice a week. -
Internally in capsules 1/2 grain daily. -
Obstinate arterio-sclerotic ailments in doses of 1/2 grain, never more, 3
times a day. - Vertigo
and arthritis (Bartlett). - 2x
attenuation. Thlaspi
bursa pastoris (shepherd's
purse) * Is an
anti-haemorrhagic and anti-uric-acid remedy. *
Albuminuria during gestation. * Chronic
neuralgia. * Renal
and vesical irritation. *
Haemorrhage from uterine fibroid with aching in back or general bruised
soreness. * Aching
between scapulae. * Uterine
haemorrhage, with cramps and expulsion of clots. * Craves
buttermilk. * Effects
of suppressed uterine disease. (Burnett). Head - Eyes and
face puffy. - Frequent
epistaxis. - Vertigo;
worse, rising. - Frontal
pain; worse toward evening. - Scaly
eruption behind ears. - Tongue
white, coated. - Mouth
and lips cracked. - Sharp
pain over right eye drawing eye upwards. Nose - Bleeding
in nasal operations. -
Especially passive haemorrhage. Male -
Spermatic cord sensitive to concussion of walking or riding. Female -
Metrorrhagia; too frequent and copious menses. -
Haemorrhage, with violent uterine colic. - Every
alternate period very profuse. -
Leucorrhoea before and after menses; bloody, dark, offensive; stains
indelibly. Sore pain in womb on
rising. - Scarcely
recovers from one period before another begins. Urinary - Frequent
desire; urine heavy, phosphatic. - Chronic
cystitis. - Dysuria
and spasmodic retention. -
Haematuria. -
Accumulation of gravel. - Renal
colic. -
Brick-dust sediment. -
Urethritis; urine runs away in little jets. - Often
replaces the use of the catheter. Relationship - Compare
: Urtica; Croc.; Trill.; Millefol. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Thuja
occidentalis (arbor
vitae) * Acts on
skin, blood, gastro-intestinal tract, kidneys, and brain. * Its
relation to the production of pathological vegetations condylomate, warty
excrescences, spongy
tumors is very important. * Moist
mucous tubercles. * Bleeding
fungus growths. * Naevus. * Excess
of venosity. The main
action of Thuja is on the skin and genito-urinary organs, producing
conditions that correspond
with Hahnemann's sycotic dyscrasia, whose chief manifestation is the
formation of
wart-like excrescences upon mucous and cutaneous surfaces-fig-warts and
condylomata. Has a
specific antibacterial action, as in gonorrhoea and vaccination. Suppressed
gonorrhoea, salpingitis. Sycotic
pains, i.e. , tearing in muscles and joints, worse at rest, better in dry
weather, worse damp humid
atmosphere; lameness. Complaints
from moonlight. Left-sided
and chilly medicine. Variola,
aborts the pustule and prevents the suppurating fever. Mind - Fixed
ideas, as if a strange person were at his side; as if soul and body were
separated; as if something
alive in abdomen. [Croc.] -
Emotional sensitiveness; music causes weeping and trembling. Head - Pain as
if pierced by a nail. [Coff.; Ign.] -
Neuralgia from tea. [Selen.] -
Left-sided headache. - White,
scaly dandruff; hair dry and falling out. - Greasy
skin of face. Eyes - Ciliary
neuralgia; iritis. - Eyelids
agglutinated at night; dry, scaly. - Styes
and tarsal tumors. [Staph.] - Acute
and subacute inflammation of sclera. - Sclera
raised in patches, and looks bluish-red. - Large,
flat phlyctenules; indolent. -
Recurring episcleritis. - Chronic
scleritis. Ears - Chronic
otitis; discharge purulent. - Creaking
when swallowing. - Polypi. Nose - Chronic
catarrh; thick, green mucus; blood and pus. - On
blowing nose, pain in teeth. -
Ulceration within the nostrils. - Dryness
of nasal cavities. - Painful
pressure at root. Mouth - Tip of
tongue very painful. - White
blisters on side close to root, painfully sore. - Teeth
decay next to gums; very sensitive; gums retract. - Drinks
fall audibly into stomach. - Ranula;
varicose veins on tongue and mouth. -
Pyorrhoea alveolaris. Stomach - Complete
loss of appetite. - Dislike
for fresh meat and potatoes. - Rancid
eructations after fat food. - Cutting
pain in epigastrium. - Cannot
eat onions. -
Flatulence; pain after food; sinking sensation in epigastrium before food;
thirst. -
Tea-drinking dyspepsia. Abdomen -
Distended; indurations in abdomen. - Chronic
diarrhoea, worse after breakfast. -
Discharges forcibly expelled; gurgling sound. - Brown spots. -
Flatulence and distension; protruding here and there. - Rumbling
and colic. -
Constipation, with violent rectal pain, causing stool to recede. [Sil.;
Sanic.] - Piles
swollen; pain worse sitting, with stitching, burning pains at the anus. - Anus fissured;
painful to touch with warts. -
Movements as of something living [Crocus], without pain. Urinary - Urethra
swollen inflamed. - Urinary
stream split and small. -
Sensation of trickling after urinating. - Severe
cutting after. [Sars.] Frequent micturition accompanying pains. - Desire
sudden and urgent, but cannot be controlled. -
Paralysis sphincter vesicae. Male -
Inflammation of prepuce and glans; pain in penis. -
Balanitis. -
Gonorrhoeal rheumatism. Gonorrhoea. - Chronic
induration of testicles. - Pain and
burning felt near neck of bladder, with frequent and urgent desire to
urinate. -
Prostatic enlargement. [Ferr. pic.; Thiosinaminum; Iod.; Sabal.] Female - Vagina
very sensitive. [Berb.; Kreos.; Lyssin.] - Warty
excrescences on vulva and perineum. - Profuse
leucorrhoea; thick, greenish. - Severe
pain in left ovary and left inguinal region. - Menses
scanty, retarded. - Polypi;
fleshy excrescences. -
Ovaritis; worse left side, at every menstrual period. [Lach.] - Profuse
perspiration before menses. Respiratory - Dry,
hacking cough in afternoon, with pain in pit of stomach. - Stitches
in chest; worse, cold drinks. - Asthma
in children.[Nat. sulph.] Papilloma of larynx. - Chronic
laryngitis. Extremities - When
walking, limbs feel as if made of wood or glass, and would break easily. - Tips of
fingers swollen, red, feel read. - Muscular
twitchings, weakness and trembling. - Cracking
in joints. - Pain in
heels and tendo- Achilles. - Nails
brittle. -
Ingrowing toe nail. Skin - Polypi,
tubercles, warts epithelioma, naeva, carbuncles; ulcers, especially in
ano-genital region. - Freckles
and blotches. -
Perspiration sweetish, and strong. - Dry
skin, with brown spots. - Zona;
herpetic eruptions. - Tearing
pains in glands. -
Glandular enlargement. - Nails
crippled; brittle and soft. -
Eruptions only on covered parts; worse after scratching. - Very
sensitive to touch. - Coldness
of one side. - Sarcoma;
polypi. - Brown
spots on hands and arms. Sleep -
Persistent insomnia. Fever - Chill,
beginning in thighs. - Sweat
only on uncovered parts, or all over except head, when sleeping; profuse,
sour, smelling
like honey. - Orgasm
of blood in the evening, with throbbing in the blood-vessels. Modalities - Worse,
at night, from heat of bed; at 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. ; from cold, damp air; after breakfast;
fat, coffee; vaccination. - Better,
left side; while drawing up a limb. Relationship - Compare
: (Hydrogenoid constitution : Calcar.; Silica; Nat. sulph.; Aranea; Apis;
Pulsat.) Cupressus
australis (sharp, prickling pain; general feeling of warmth; rheumatism and gonorrhoea). -
Cupressus Lawsoniana (acts like Thuja; terrible pains in the stomach).
Sphingurus (falling out of
hair from beard; pain in jaw-joint and zygoma); Sil.; Maland. (vaccination) - ;
Medorrh. (suppressed gonorrhoea) - ; Merc.;
Cinnab.; Terebinth.; Juniperus; Sabin.; Sil.; Canth.; Cannab.; Nit. ac.;
Puls.; Ant. tart.;
Arborin is a non-alcoholic preparation of Thuja. -
Antidotes : Merc.; Camph.; Sabin. (warts). -
Complementary : Sabina; Ars.; Nat. sulph.; Silica. Dose - Locally,
for warts and excrescences, tincture, or cerate. -
Internally, tincture to thirtieth potency. Thymolum (thyme
camphor) * A remedy
having a wide field in genito-urinary diseases. * It is
indicated in pathological emissions, priapism and prostatorrhoea. * The
provings show an action limited to the sexual organs, producing a typical
sexual neurasthenia. * Specific
for hookworm disease. [Chenopodium.] Mental -
Irritable, arbitrary, must have his own way. - Craves
company. - Energy
gone. Back - Tired,
aching throughout lumbar region. - Worse,
mental and physical labor. Male - Profuse,
nightly, seminal emissions with lascivious dreams of a perverted character. -
Priapism. - Urinary
burning and subsequent dribbling of urine. -
Polyuria. - Urates
increased. -
Phosphates decreased. Sleep - Awakes
tired and unrefreshed. -
Lascivious and fantastic dreams. Relationship - Compare
: Carbon Tetrachloride as a remedy for Hookworms, according to Dr. Lambert, Suva, Fiji
who employed it in 50, 000 cases. - "1.
Carbon tetrachloride is a vermifuge and vermicide of great potency, and has
shown itself to be the
best vermifuge for the treatment of hookworm in a country where the disease predominates. - "2.
It gives little discomfort to the patient, is palatable, required no
preparation of the patient,
and when pure is apparently not toxic-all of which features are of advantage
in a popular
campaign. -
"W.G. Smillie, and S.B. Pessoa, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, also have found
carbon tetrachloride
to be extremely efficient in removing hookworms. - A single
dose of 3 Cc. given to adults has been proved to remove 95 per cent. of all
the hookworms
harbored". Modalities - Thymol. - Worse,
mental and physical labor. Dose - Sixth
attenuation. Thymus
serpyllum (wild
thyme) *
Respiratory infections of children; dry nervous asthma, whooping-cough,
severe spasms but little
sputum. Ringing in
ears with feeling of pressure in head. Burning in
pharynx, sore, throat worse empty swallowing; blood vessels distended, dark. Dose - Tincture. Thyreoidinum (dried
thyroid gland of the sheep) * Thyroid
produces anaemia, emaciation, muscular weakness, sweating, headache, nervous tremor of
face and limbs, tingling sensations, paralysis. * Heart
rate increased, exophthalmus and dilation of pupils. * In
myxoedema and cretinism its effects are striking. *
Rheumatoid arthritis. *
Infantile wasting. * Rickets. * Delayed
union of fractures. * In half
grain doses twice a day over a considerable period said to be effective in undescended
testicle in boys. * Thyroid
exercises a general regulating influence over the mechanism of the organs of nutrition,
growth and development. * Thyroid
weakness causes decided craving for large amount of sweets. * Of use
in psoriasis; and tachycardia. * Arrested
development in children. * Improves
the memory. * Goitre. *
Excessive obesity. * Acts
better with pale patients, rather than those of high color. *
Amblyopia. * Mammary
tumor. Uterine fibroid>>d. * Great
weakness and hunger, yet loses flesh. * Nocturnal
enuresis. Agalactea. * Begin
treatment early in pregnancy. * Dose 1
1/2 gr. 2 to 3 times daily. * Vomiting
of pregnancy (give early in morning before patient gets up). * Fibroid
tumors of the breast, 2x trit. * Dilates
arterioles. [Adrenalin contacts them]. *
Sensation of faintness and nausea. * Marked
sensitiveness to cold Hypothyroidism after acute diseases, i.e. , weakness. * Easy
fatigue, weak pulse, tendency to fainting, palpitation, cold hands and feet,
low blood pressure,
chilliness and sensitive to cold. (Thyroid 1x 3 times daily.) * Has a
powerful diuretic action in myxodema and various types of oedema. Mind - Stupor,
alternating with restless melancholy. -
Irritable, worse least opposition; goes into a rage over trifles. Head - Feeling
of lightness in brain. -
Persistent frontal headache. - Eyeballs
prominent. - Face
flushed; lips burn. - Tongue
thickly coated. - Fullness
and heat. - Face
flushed. - Bad
taste in mouth. Heart - Weak,
frequent pulse, with inability to lie down. -
Tachycardia. [Naja.] Anxiety about chest, as if constricted. Palpitation from
least exertion. - Severe
heart pain; Ready excitability of heart. - Heart's
action weak, with numbness of fingers. Eyes -
Progressive diminution of sight with central scotoma. [Carbon. sulf.] Throat - Dry,
congested, raw, burning; worse left side. Stomach - Desire
for sweets and thirst for cold water. - Nausea
worse riding in car. -
Flatulence, much flatus in abdomen. Urinary -
Increased flow; polyuria; some albumen and sugar. - Enuresis
in weakly children who are nervous and irritable (1/2 gr. night and morning). - Urine
smells of violets, burning along urethra, increase of uric acid. Extremities -
Rheumative arthritis with tendency to obesity, coldness and cramps of
extremities. - Peeling
of skin of lower limbs. - Cold
extremities. - Aching
pains. - Oedema
of legs. -
Trembling of limbs and entire body. Respiratory - Dry,
painful cough with scanty, difficult expectoration and burning in pharynx. Skin -
Psoriasis associated with adiposity (not in developing stage). - Skin
dry, impoverished. - Cold
hands and feet. - Eczema. - Uterine
fibroids. - Browny
swelling. - Swelling
of glands of stony hardness. - Sluggish
cases. - Jaundice
with pruritus. - Ichtyosis,
lupus. - Itching
without eruption, worse night. Relationship - Compare
: Spongia; Calc.; Fucus; Lycopus; Iodothyrine, (the active principle isolated
from thyroid
gland, a substance rich in Iodine and nitrogen, affects metabolism, reducing
weight, may produce
glycosuria. Use cautiously in obesity, for a fatty heart may not be able to maintain
the accelerated rhythm. Milk contains the internal secretion of the thyroid.)
Thymus gland
extract (arthritis deformans; metabolic osteoarthritis, 5-grain tablets 3
times daily). - High
potencies very efficient in exophthalmic goitre. Dose - Crude
Thyroid at times; better sixth to thirtieth potency. - If the
crude Thyroid is taken (two to three grains or more daily); the pulse should
be watched. - Must not
be given in physiological doses where with feeble heart there is high blood pressure
and not in tubercular patients. Tilia
europaea (linden) * Of value
in muscular weakness of the eye; haemorrhage o thin, pale blood. *
Puerperal metritis. * Diseases
of the antrum. [Kali hyd.; Chelid.] Head -
Neuralgia (first right, then left side), with veil before eyes. -
Confusion, with dimness of vision. - Much
sneezing, with fluent coryza. - Bleeding
from nose. Eyes -
Sensation as of gauze before eyes. [Calc.; Caust.; Nat.m. ] -
Binocular vision imperfect. Female - Intense
sore feeling about uterus; bearing-down, with hot sweat, but without relief. - Much
slimy leucorrhoea when walking. [Bov.; Carb. an.; Graph.] - Soreness
and redness of external genitals. [Thuj.; Sulph.] - Pelvic
inflammation, tympanites, abdominal tenderness and hot sweat which does not relieve. Skin -
Urticaria. - Violent
itching, and burning like fire after scratching. - Eruption
of small, red itching pimples. - Sweat
warm and profuse soon after falling asleep. - Sweat
increases as rheumatic pains increase. Modalities - Worse,
in afternoon and evening; in warm room, heat of bed. - Better,
cool room, motion. Relationship - Compare
: Lilium; Bellad. Dose -
Tincture, to sixth potency. Titanium
metallicum (the
metal) * Is found
in the bones and muscles. * Has been
used in lupus and tuberculosis processes externally, also in skin disease,
nasal catarrh,
etc. * Apples
contain 0. * 11 per
cent. of Titan. *
Imperfect vision, the peculiarity being that half an object only could be
seen at once. *
Giddiness with vertical hemiopia. * Also,
sexual weakness, with too early ejaculation of semen in coitus. * Bright's
disease. * Eczema,
lupus, rhinitis. Dose - Lower
and middle potencies. Tongo
odorata (seeds of
coumarouna -a tree in guiana) Useful in
neuralgia; pertussis. Head - Tearing
pain in supra-orbital nerve, with heat and throbbing pain in head and
epiphora. -
Confused, especially the occiput, with somnolence and a sort of intoxication. - Trembling
in right upper lid. - Coryza;
nose stopped, must breathe through mouth. Extremities - Tearing
pains in hip-joints, femur, and knee, especially left side. Relationship -
Melilotus. Anthoxanthum, Asperula, and Tonga contain Coumarin, the active
principle. - Compare
them in hay-fever; also, Trifol.; Napth.; Sabad. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Torula
cerevisiae (saccharomyces)
(yeast plant) *
Introduced by Drs. * Lehman
and Yingling. * Not
proved, hence clinical symptoms only but many have been verified. * Sycotic
remedy Anaphylactic states produced by proteins and enzymes (Yingling). Head - Aching
back of head and neck. - Headache
and sharp pains all over. - Worse
from constipation. - Sneezing
and wheezing. -
Catarrhal discharge from posterior nares. -
Irritable and nervous. Stomach - Bad
taste. - Nausea. - Poor
digestion. - Belching
of gas in stomach and abdomen. - Soreness
all over abdomen. - Sense of
fulness. -
Rumbling, pains shift, flatulence. - Constipation. - Sour,
yeasty, mouldy odor from discharges. Extremities -
Backache, tired and weak from elbows and knees down. - Hands
cold like ice and go to sleep easily. Sleep -
Disturbed with much restlessness. Skin - Boils,
recurrent. - Itching
eczema around ankles. - Tinea
versicolor. Dose - Pure
yeast cake or potencies from 3rd to high. - Yeast
poultices are much used in skin diseases, boils and swelling. Tribulus
terrestris (ikshugandha) * An East
Indian drug useful in urinary affections, especially dysuria, and in
debilitated states of the
sexual organs, as expressed in seminal weakness, ready emissions and
impoverished semen. *
Prostatitis, calculous affections and sexual neurasthenia. * It meets
the auto-traumatism of masturbation correcting the emissions and
spermatorrhoea. * Partial
impotence caused by overindulgence of advancing age, or when accompanied by urinary
symptoms, incontinence, painful micturition, etc. Dose - Ten to
twenty drops of the tincture three times daily. Trifolium
pratense (red
clover) * Produces
most marked ptyalism. * Feeling
of fullness with congestion of salivary glands, followed by increased copious
flow of saliva. * Feeling
as if mumps were coming on. * Crusta
lactea; dry, scaly crusts. * Stiff
neck. *
Cancerous diathesis. Head -
Confusion and headache on awaking. - Dullness
in anterior brain. - Mental
failure, loss of memory. Mouth -
Increased flow of saliva. [Merc.; Syphil.] Sore throat, with hoarseness. Respiratory - Coryza
like that which precedes hay-fever; thin mucus, with much irritation. - Hoarse
and choking; chills with cough at night. - Cough on
coming into the open air. -
Hay-fever. -
Spasmodic cough; whooping cough, paroxysms; worse at night. Back - Neck
stiff; cramp in sterno-cleido muscles; relieved by heat and irritation. Extremities - Tingling
in palms. - Hands
and feet cold. - Tibial
ulcers. Relationship - Compare
: Trifolium repens. - -White
clover-. (Prophylactic against mumps, feeling of congestion in salivary
glands, pain and
hardening, especially submaxillary; worse, lying down. Mouth filled with
watery saliva, worse
lying down. Taste of blood in mouth and throat. Sensation as if heart would
stop, with great
fear, better sitting up or moving about; worse, when alone, with cold sweat
on face). Dose - Tincture Trillium
pendulum (white
beth-root) * A
general haemorrhagic medicine, with great faintness and dizziness. * Chronic
diarrhoea of bloody mucus. * Uterine
haemorrhage. *
Threatened abortion. *
Relaxation of pelvic region. *
Cramp-like pains. * Phthisis
with purulent and copious expectoration and spitting of blood. Head - Pain in
forehead; worse, noise. -
Confused; eyeballs feel too large. - Vision
blurred; everything looks bluish. - Nose-bleed.
[Millef.; Melilot.] Mouth -
Haemorrhage from gums. - Bleeding
after tooth extraction. Stomach - Heat and
burning stomach rising up in oesophagus. -
Haematemesis. Rectum - Chronic
diarrhoea; discharge bloody. -
Dysentery, ; passage almost pure blood. Female - Uterine
haemorrhages, with sensation as though hips and back were falling to pieces;
better tight
bandages. - Gushing
of bright blood on least movement. -
Haemorrhage from fibroids. [Calc.; Nitr. ac.; Phos.; Sulph. ac.] -
Prolapse, with great bearing-down. -
Leucorrhoea copious, yellow, stringy. [Hydras.; Kali b.; Sabin.] -
Metrorrhagia at climacteric. - Lochia
suddenly becomes sanguinous. -
Dribbling of urine after labor. Respiratory - Cough,
with spitting of blood. - Copious,
purulent expectoration. -
Haemoptysis. - Aching
at end of sternum. -
Suffocative attack of irregular breathing with sneezing. - Shooting
pains through chest. Relationship - Compare
: Trillium cernum (eye symptoms; everything looks bluish; greasy feeling in mouth);
Ficus (haemorrhages; menorrhagia, haematuria, epistaxis, haematemesis,
bleeding piles);
Sanguisuga-Leech--(haemorrhages; bleeding from anus). - Ipec.;
Sab.; Lach.; Hamam. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Triosteum
perfoliatum (fever-root) *
Triosteum is a very valuable remedy in diarrhoea attended with colicky pains
and nausea, numbness
of lower limbs after stool, and increased flow of urine; also in influenza. * Quiets
nervous symptoms. [Coffea., Hyos.] *
Biliousness. * Bilious
colic. Head -
Occipital pain, with nausea on rising, followed by vomiting. -
Influenza, with aching pains all over, and heat in the limbs. - Ozaena;
frontal pain. Stomach - Loathing
of food; nausea on rising, followed by vomiting and cramps. - Stools
watery, frothy. Extremities -
Stiffness of all joints; calves numb; aching in bones. -
Rheumatic pain in back. - Pains in
limbs. Skin - Itching
welts. -
Urticaria from gastric derangement. Dose - Sixth
potency. Trinitrotoluenum (t.n. t.) * Symptoms
found in munition workers handling T.N. T. who inhale and ingest it and also absorb
some through the skin. * They
were compiled by Dr. Conrad Wesselhoeft and published in the December, 1926 number of
the Journal of the American Institute of Homoeopathy. The
destructive action of T.N. T. on the red blood corpuscles is responsible for
the anemia and the
jaundice with their secondary symptoms. The
hemoglobin is changed so it cannot act satisfactorily as an oxygen carrier
and as a result we have
breathlessness, dizziness, headache, faintness, palpitation, undue fatigue,
muscle cramps and
cyanosis; also drowsiness, depression and insomnia. Later
stages of the poisoning produce toxic jaundice and aplastic anemia. The
jaundice is the result of cellular destruction in contrast to obstructive
jaundice. Head -
Depression and headache (frontal). - Aversion
to company, apathetic and weeps easily. -
Faintness, dizziness, mental sluggishness; delirium, convulsions, coma. - Face
very dark. Respiratory - Nose dry
with stuffed sensation. -
Sneezing, coryza, burning of trachea, choking weight on chest; dry,
convulsive cough, raising
mucous plugs. Gastro-intestinal - Bitter
taste, much thirst, sour regurgitation; dull burning behind the ensiform;
nausea, vomiting,
constipation followed by diarrhoea with cramps. Cardio-vascular -
Palpitation, tachycardia, bradycardia, intermittent pulse. Urinary - High
colored urine, burning on urination, sudden desire, incontinence and
retention. Skin - Hands
stained yellow. - Dermatitis,
nodular erythema, vesicles, itching and burning; puffiness. - Tendency
to haemorrhage under the skin and from the nose. - Tired
pain in back of knees. Modalities - Worse,
alcohol (falls after one or two drinks of whisky). - Tea
(marked aversion). Relationship - Compare:
Zinc.; Phosph.; Cina; Ars.; Plumbum. Dose -
Thirtieth potency has been used with success. Triticum
repens (couch-grass). * An
excellent remedy in excessive irritability of the bladder, dysuria, cystitis,
gonorrhoea. Nose - Always
blowing nose. Urinary -
Frequent, difficult, and painful urination. [Pop.] - Gravelly
deposits. -
Catarrhal and purulent discharges. [Pareira.] -
Strangury, pyelitis; enlarged prostate. - Chronic
cystic irritability. -
Incontinence; constant desire. - Urine is
dense and causes irritation of the mucous surfaces. Relationship - Compare:
Tradescantia; (Haemorrhage from ear and upper air passages; painful
urination, urethral
discharge; scrotum inflamed). -
Chimaph.; Senecio; Populus trem.; Buchu; Uva. -
Polytrichum Juniperinum-Ground Moss-(Painful urination of old people; dropsy,
urinary obstruction
and suppression). Dose - Tincture
or infusion by boiling two ounces in a quart of water until it is reduced to
a pint. - To be
taken in four doses in 24 hours. Trombidium
muscae domesticae (red
acarus of the fly). * Has a
specific place in the treatment of dysentery. * Symptoms
are worse by food and drink. Abdomen - Much
pain before and after stool; stool only after eating. - Griping
in hypochondrium in morning. -
Congestion of the liver, with urgent, loose, stools on rising. - Brown,
thin, bloody stools, with tenesmus. - During
stool, sharp pain in left side, shooting downward. - Burning
in anus. Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Tuberculinum
bovinum kent (a
nucleo-protein, a nosode from tubercular abscess) *
Tuberculinum is indicated in renal affections, but caution is necessary, for
where skin and intestines
do not perform normally even high potencies are dangerous. * In chronic
cystitis, brilliant and permanent results. (Dr. Nebel Montreux). Of
undoubted value in the treatment of incipient tuberculosis. Especially
adapted to the light-complexioned, narrow-chested subjects. Lax fiber,
low recuperative powers, and very susceptible to changes in the weather. Patient
always tired; motion causes intense fatigue; aversion to work; wants constant changes. When
symptoms are constantly changing and well-selected remedies fail to improve,
and cold is
taken from the slightest exposure. Rapid
emaciation. Of great
value in epilepsy, neurasthenia and in nervous children. Diarrhoea
in children running for weeks, extreme wasting, bluish pallor, exhaustion. Mentally
deficient children. Enlarged
tonsils. Skin
affections, acute articular rheumatism. Very
sensitive, mentally and physically. General
exhaustion. Nervous
weakness. Trembling. Epilepsy. Arthritis. Mind -
Contradictory characteristics of Tuberculinum are mania and melancholia,
insomnia and sopor. -
Irritable, especially when awakening. -
Depressed, melancholy. - Fear of
dogs. Animals especially. - Desire
to use foul language, curse and swear. Head - Subject
to deep brain headaches and intense neuralgias. -
Everything seems strange. - Intense
pain, as of an iron band around head. -
Meningitis. - When
critical discharges appear, sweat, polyuria, diarrhoea, exanthema, repeating
the dose only when
crises come on. -
Nocturnal hallucinations, awakes frightened. - Plica
polonica. [Vinca.] - Crops of
small boils, intensely painful, successively appear in the nose; green, fetid
pus. Ears -
Persistent, offensive otorrhoea. -
Perforation in membrana tympani, with ragged edges. Stomach - Averse
to meat. -
All-gone, hungry sensation. [Sulph.] - Desire
for cold milk. Abdomen -
Early-morning, sudden diarrhoea. [Sulph.] - Stools
dark-brown, offensive, discharged with much force. - Tabes
mesenterica. Female - Benign
mammary tumors. - Menses
too early, too profuse, long-lasting. -
Dysmenorrhoea. Pains increase with the establishment of the flow. Respiratory - Enlarged
tonsils. - Hard,
dry cough during sleep. -
Expectoration thick, easy; profuse bronchorrhoea. -
Shortness of breath. -
Sensation of suffocation, even with plenty of fresh air. - Longs for
cold air. -
Broncho-pneumonia in children. - Hard,
hacking cough, profuse sweating and loss of weight, rales all over chest. - Deposits
begin in apex of lung. (Repeated doses). Back - Tension
in nape of neck and down spine. -
Chilliness between shoulders or up the back. Skin - Chronic
eczema; itching intense; worse at night. - Acne in
tuberculous children. - Measles;
psoriasis [Thyroid.] Sleep -
Poor;wakes early. -
Overpowering sleepiness in daytime. - Dreams
vivid and distressing. Fever -
Post-critical temperature of a remittent type. - Here
repeat dose every two hours. (MacFarlan). - Profuse
sweat. - General
chilliness. Modalities - Worse,
motion, music; before a storm; standing; dampness; from draught; early
morning, and after
sleep. - Better,
open air. Relationship - Compare:
Koch's lymph (acute and chronic parenchymatous nephritis; produces pneumonia,
broncho-pneumonia, and congestion of the lungs in tuberculous patients, and
is a remarkably
efficacious remedy in lobular pneumonia-broncho-pneumonia); Aviare- Tuberculin
from birds-(acts on the apices of the lungs; has proved an excellent remedy
in influenzal
bronchitis; symptoms similar to tuberculosis; relieves the debility,
diminishes the cough,
improves the appetite, and braces up the whole organism; acute
broncho-pulmonary diseases
of children; itching of palms and ears; cough, acute, inflammatory,
irritating, incessant,
and tickling; loss of strength and appetite); Hydrast. (to fatten patients
after Tuberc.) - ; Formic
acid (tuberculosis, chronic nephritis, malignant tumors; pulmonary
tuberculosis, not in
third stage, however; lupus; carcinoma of breast and stomach; Dr. Krull uses
injections of
solutions corresponding to the third centesimal potency; these must not be
repeated before six
months). - Compare:
Bacil.; Psorin.; Lach. Kalagua (tuberculosis; garlicky odor of all secretions
and breath). - Teucrium
scoradonia. - Compare:
Thuja. (Vaccinosis may block the way of action of Tuberculin- until Thuja has been given
and then acts brilliantly. /Burnett/). -
Complementary: Calcarea; China; Bryon. Dose -
Tuberculin needs more frequent repetition in children's complaints than
nearly every other chronic
remedy. (H. Fergie Woods.) -
Thirtieth and much higher, in infrequent doses. - When
Tuberculinum fails Syphilinum often follows advantageously, producing a
reaction. -
"The use of Tuberculinum in phthisis pulmonalis demands attention to the
following points: In
apyretic purely tubercular phthisis results are marked, provided the
eliminative organs are in good
order, but nothing below the 1000th should be used, unless absolutely
necessary. - With
patients where streptostaphylo-pneumococci are in the bronchi; where also
after washing
the sputum, a pure "t.b. " bacilli-mass remains, the same treatment
is indicated. - With
mixed infection-found in the majority of cases-where the sputum swarms with
virulent micro-organisms
in addition to the "t.b. ", other procedure is necessary. - If the
heart is in good shape, a single dose of Tuberculinum 1000-2000 is given,
provided there are
no marked indications for other remedies. - With due
attention to temperature and possible excretions, the dose is allowed to work
until effects
are no longer observed, eight days to eight weeks. - Usually
a syndrome then presents, permitting the accurate choice of an antipsoric
Silica, Lycopodium,
Phosphorus, etc. - After a
while the picture again darkens and now a high potency of the isopathic
remedy corresponding
to the most virulent and prominent micro-organism found in the sputum is given:
Staphylo-Strepto-, or Pneumococcin. - The
accurate bacteriological analysis of the sputum is absolutely essential; the
choice of the ison again
clears the picture, and so, proceeding on the one side etiologically (where
these isopathica
have not yet been proved); on the other side symptomatically with antipsoric remedies,
the disease is dominated. - My own
experience warns, in the case of mixed infection, against the use of
Strepto-, Staphylo-,
or Pneumococcin below the 500th. - I use
them only from 2000 to 1000, having seen terrible aggravations from the 30,
100, 200, with a
lowering temperature from 104 to 96. - Hence
the admonition, which need not concern scoffers, but those alone who wish to
avail themselves
of a potent weapon. - The
toxins used as remedies are, like Tuberculinum, prepared from pure and
virulent cultures. - And
cases, seemingly condemned to speedy death, are brought in a year or two back
to normal
temperature, though, of course, sacrificing a large portion of lung tissue. - This
result is sure when the patient can and will take care of himself, where the
heart has withstood
the toxin and the stomach and liver are in good function. - Further,
climatic variations must be avoided. - With the
great mineral metabolism of the phthisic, diet regulation is imperative, and
should be
preponderately vegetable, together with the addition of physiological salts
in low potency, Calcarea
carb., 3x, 5x, Calcarea phos., 2x, 6x, and intercurrently according to
indications organ-remedies
as Cactus Tr. 30, Chelidonium Tr. 30, Taraxacum Tr., Nasturtium Tr., Urtica urens Tr.,
Tussilago farfara Tr., Lysimachia numularia Tr., for short periods. - The
first dose of Tuberculinum in any difficult case is, however, the most
weighty prescription. - The
remedy should not be given without a most careful cardiac examination. - As the
surgeon before the anaesthetic, so must the physician know the heart before administering
this drug, especially to children, and seniles-and to young seniles. - He who
observes this rule will have fewer clinical reproaches on his conscience. - When
Tuberculinum is contraindicated, recourse must be had to the nearest
antipsoric. - The
above caution applies also to asthma, pleuritis, peritonitis in scrofulous
(tuberculous) subjects. - "
[Dr. Nebel Montreux] Damiana (damiana) * Said to
be of use in sexual neurasthenia; impotency. * Sexual
debility from nervous prostration. *
Incontinence of old people. * Chronic
prostatic discharge. * Renal
and cystic catarrh; frigidity of females. * Aids the
establishment of normal menstrual flow in young girls. Dose - Tincture
and fluid extract-ten- to forty-drops doses. Tussilago
petasites (butter-burr) * Has some
action on the urinary organs, and found useful in gonorrhoea. *
Affections of pylorus. Urinary - Crawling
in urethra. Male -
Gonorrhoea; yellowish, thick discharge. -
Erections, with urethral crawling. - Pain in
spermatic cord. Relationship - Compare:
Tussilago fragrans (pylorus pain, plethora and corpulency); Tussilago farfara (coughs);
as an intercurrent medicine in phthisis pulmonalis. (See Tuberculinum). Dose -
Tincture. Upas
tieuté (upas-tree-strychnos
tiente) * Produces
tonic spasms, tetanus, and asphyxia. Head -
Disinclined for mental work. -
Irritable. - Dull
headache deep in brain. Eyes - Pain in
eyes and orbits, with conjunctivitis. - Dull
sunken eyes. - Styes. Mouth - Herpes
on lips. - Burning
on the tongue. - Pain in
mouth, as from a splinter. [Nit. ac.] Male - Desire
increased, with loss of power. - Dull
backache, as after excessive coitus. Chest -
Lancinating pain throughout right lung toward the liver, stopping breathing. - Violent
palpitation; sensation of heaviness in stomach. Skin - Numb hands
and feet. -
Hangnails inflamed; itching and redness of roots of nails. Relationship - Compare:
Upas antiaris-resinous exudation of Antiarus toxicaria, (a deadly poison to
the muscular
system. It suspends both voluntary muscular action and that of the heart
without causing
convulsions. Used in Java as an arrow poison /Merrell/. Differs in producing
clonic spasms,
violent vomiting, diarrhoea, great prostration). - Oxal.
ac. Upas when Bryonia fails (typhoid). -
Antidote: Curare. Dose - Third to
sixth potency. Uranium
nitricum (nitrate
of uranium) * Causes
glycosuria and increased urine. * Is known
to produce nephritis, diabetes, degeneration of the liver, high blood
pressure and dropsy. * Its
therapeutic keynote is great emaciation, debility and tendency to ascites and
general dropsy. * Backache
and delayed menses. * Dry
mucous membranes and skin. Head -
Ill-tempered; dull, heavy pain. - Nostrils
sore, with purulent, acrid discharge. - Mental
depression. Eyes - Lids
inflamed and agglutinated; styes. Stomach -
Excessive thirst; nausea; vomiting. Ravenous appetite; eating followed by
flatulence. - Boring
pain in pyloric region. Gastric and duodenal ulcers. - Burning
pain. - Abdomen
bloated. - Gas,
second only to Lycop. Urinary - Copious
urination. -
Diuresis. -
Incontinence of urine. -
Diabetes. -
Emaciation and tympanites. - Burning
in urethra, with very acid urine. - Unable
to retain urine without pain. -
Enuresis. [Mullein oil.] Male - Complete
impotency, with nocturnal emissions. - Organs
cold, relaxed sweaty. Relationship - Compare:
Syzygium; Phos. ac.; Lact. ac.; Arg. nit.; Kali bich.; Ars.; Phloridzin (a
glucosidal principle
obtained from the bark of the root of the apple and other fruit trees.
Produces diabetes
and fatty degeneration of the liver; intermittent fever. Daily doses, 15
grains. Phlorizin
causes glycosuria. No hyperglycemia results. It compels the secretory
epithelium of the kidney
to break down serum albumin into sugar. There is no increase in blood sugar.) Dose - Second
trituration. Urea pura (carbamide) *
Tuberculosis. * Lumps. * Enlarged
glands. * Renal
dropsy, with symptoms of general intoxication. * Gouty
eczema. *
Albuminuria, diabetes; uraemia. * Urine
thin and of low specific gravity. * A
hydrogogue diuretic in the treatment of dropsies. * 10
grains every 6 hours. Relationship - Compare:
Uric acid (gout, gouty, eczema, rheumatism, lipoma); Urinum (acne, boils, scurvy,
dropsy); Urtica; Tubercul.; Thyroid. Urtica
urens (stinging-nettle) * A remedy
for agalactia and lithiasis. * Profuse
discharge from mucous surfaces. * Enuresis
and urticaria. * Spleen
affections. *
Antidotes ill-effects of eating shellfish. * Symptoms
return at the same time every year. * Gout and
uric acid diathesis. * Favors
elimination. Head - Vertigo,
headache with spleen pains. Abdomen -
Diarrhoea chronic disease of large intestine characterized by large secretion
of mucus. Male - Itching
of scrotum, keeps him awake; scrotum swollen. Female -
Diminished secretion of milk. - Uterine
haemorrhage. - Acid and
excoriating leucorrhoea. - Pruritus
vulvae, with stinging, itching, and oedema. - Arrests
flow of milk after weaning. -
Excessive swelling of breasts. Extremities - Pain in
acute gout deltoid; pain in ankles, wrists. Skin - Itching
blotches. Urticaria, burning heat, with formication; violent itching. -
Consequences of suppressed nettlerash. -
Rheumatism alternates with nettle-rash. - Burn
confined to skin. -
Urticaria nodosa. [Bov.] -
Erythema, with burning and stinging. - Burns
and scalds. Chicken-pox. [Dulc.] Angioneurotic oedema. - Herpes
labialis with sensation of heat and itching. - Itching
and stinging of scrotum. Fever - General
heat in bed with soreness over abdomen. - Fever of
gout. - Tropical
fever. Modalities - Worse,
from snow-air; water, cool moist air, touch. Relationship - Compare:
Medusa; Nat. mur.; Lac. can.; Ricin (diminished mammary secretion); Bombyx; Rhus;
Apis; Chloral.; Astac.; Puls. (urticaria) - ;
Boletus luridus and Anacard. (urticaria tuberosa) - ; Lycop.
and Hedeoma (uric acid conditions); Formica. Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Usnea
barbata (tree-moss) * Is a
remedy in some forms of congestive headache; sunstroke. Head - Bursting
feeling, as if temples would burst, or the eyes burst out of the sockets. -
Throbbing carotids. Relationship - Compare:
Glonoine; Bellad. Dose -
Tincture, drop doses. Ustilago
maydis (corn-smut) * Flabby
condition of uterus. *
Haemorrhage. *
Congestion to various parts, especially at climacteric. * Crusta
lactea. [Vioia tric.] Head - Very
depressed. - Full
feeling. - Nervous
headache from menstrual irregularities. - Aching
in eyeballs, with much lachrymation. Male -
Uncontrollable masturbation. -
Spermatorrhoea, with erotic fancies and amorous dreams. -
Emissions, with irresistible tendency to masturbation. - Dull
pain in lumbar region, with great despondency and mental irritability. Female -
Vicarious menstruation. - Ovaries
burn, pain, swell. - Profuse
menses after miscarriage; discharge of blood from slightest provocation;
bright red; partly
clotted. -
Menorrhagia at climaxis. [Calc.c. ; Lach.] - Oozing
of dark blood, clotted, forming long black strings. - Uterus
hypertrophied. - Cervix
bleed easily. -
Postpartum haemorrhage. - Profuse
lochia. Fever - Abundant
sweat. - Pulse at
first accelerated then enfeebled. -
Palpitations. Extremities - Muscular
debility, sensation of boiling water along the back. - Clonic
and tetanic movements. - Muscular
contractions, especially of lower limbs. Skin -
Alopecia. - Tendency
to small boils. - Skin
dry; eczema; copper-colored spots. -
Pruritus; sunburn. -
Psoriasis. (Internally and externally). Relationship - Compare:
Secale; Sabin.; Zea Italica. (Possess curative properties in skin diseases, particularly
in psoriasis and eczema rubrum. Mania for bathing. Impulse to suicide, particularly
by drowning. Easily angered. Appetite increased, voracious, alternating with disgust
for food. Pyrosis, nausea, vomiting, better drinking wine.) Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Uva ursi (bearberry) * Urinary
symptoms most important. *
Cystitis, with bloody urine. * Uterine
haemorrhage. * Chronic
vesical irritation, with pain, tenesmus, and catarrhal discharges. * Burning
after the discharge of slimy urine. Pyelitis. *
Calculous inflammation. *
Dyspnoea, nausea, vomiting, pulse small and irregular. *
Cyanosis. *
Urticaria without itching. Urinary - Frequent
urging, with severe spasms of bladder; burning and tearing pain. - Urine
contains blood, pus, and much tenacious mucus, with clots in large masses. -
Involuntary; green urine. - Painful
dysuria. Relationship - Compare:
Arbutin (a crystallized glucoside of Uva; found also in Kalmia, Gaultheria
and other
genera of the family of Eriaceae; given in doses of 3 to 8 grains with sugar
three times a day. Used
as an urinary antiseptic and diuretic). -
arctostaphylos manzanita (acts on renal and reproductive organs. Gonorrhoea,
vesical catarrh,
diabetes menorrhagia. Tincture of leaves). - Vaccinum
myrtillus-Huckleberries-(dysentery; typhoid, keeps intestines aseptic and prevents
absorption and reinfection). Dose -
Tincture, five to thirty drops. - In
pyelitis a trituration of the leaves. Vaccininum (nosode-from
vaccine matter) * Vaccine
poison is capable of setting up a morbid state of extreme chronicity, named
by Burnett
Vaccinosis, symptoms like those of Hahnemann's Sycosis. *
Neuralgias, inveterate skin eruptions, chilliness, indigestion with great
flatulent distension (Clark). *
Whooping-cough. Mind -
Irritable, impatient ill-humored, nervous. Head - Frontal
headache. - Forehead
and eyes feel as if split. - Inflamed
and red lids. Skin - Hot and
dry. - Pimples
and blotches. - Eruption
like variola. Relationship - Compare:
anti-vaccinal remedies; Variolin; Malandrinum; Thuja, powerful adjuvants in treatment
of malignant disease. Dose - Sixth to
200th potency. Valeriana
officinalis (valerian) *
Hysteria, over-sensitiveness, nervous affections, when apparently well-chosen
remedies fail. *
Hysterical spasms and affections generally. *
Hysterical flatulency. Mind -
Changeable disposition. - Feels
light, as if floating in air. -
Over-sensitiveness. [Staph.] -
Hallucinations at night. -
Irritable. -
Tremulous. Head -
Sensation of great coldness. - Pressure
in forehead. - Feeling
of intoxication. Ears - Earache
from exposure to draughts and cold. - Nervous
noises. -
Hyperaesthesia. Throat -
Sensation as if a thread were hanging down throat. - Nausea
felt in throat. - Pharynx
feels constricted. Stomach - Hunger,
with nausea. -
Eructations foul. -
Heartburn with gulping of rancid fluid. - Nausea,
with faintness. - Child
vomits curled milk in large lumps after nursing. Abdomen - Bloated. -
Hysterical cramps. - Thin,
watery diarrhoea, with lumps of coagulated milk, with violent screaming in
children. -
Greenish, papescent, bloody stool. - Spasms
in bowels after food and at night in bed. Respiratory - Choking
on falling asleep. -
Spasmodic asthma; convulsive movements of the diaphragm. Female - Menses
late and scanty. [Puls.] Extremities -
Rheumatic pains in limbs. - Constant
jerking. -
Heaviness. -
Sciatica; pain worse standing and resting on floor [Bell.]; better walking. - Pain in
heels when sitting. Sleep -
Sleepless, with nightly itching and muscular spasms. - Worse on
waking. Fever - Long
lasting heat, often with sweat on face. - Heat
predominates. -
Sensation of icy coldness. [Heloderma; Camp.; Abies c.] Relationship - Compare:
Asaf.; Ign.; Croc.; Castor.; Amm. valer. (in neuralgia, gastric disturbance,
and great
nervous agitation). - Insomnia
especially during pregnancy and menopause. - Feeble,
hysterical nervous patients. Dose -
Tincture. Vanadium
metallicum (the
metal) * Its
action is that of an oxygen carrier and a catalyzer, hence its use in wasting
diseases. *
Increases amount of haemoglobin, also combines its oxygen with toxines and
destroys their virulence. * Also
increases and stimulates phagocytes. * A remedy
in degenerative conditions of the liver and arteries. * Anorexia
and symptoms of gastro intestinal irritation; albumen, casts and blood in
urine. * Tremors;
vertigo; hysteria and melancholia; neuro-retinitis and blindness. * Anaemia,
emaciation. * Cough
dry, irritating and paroxysmal, sometimes with haemorrhages. *
Irritation of nose, eyes and throat. *
Tuberculosis, chronic rheumatism, diabetes. * Acts as
a tonic to digestive function and in early tuberculosis. *
Arterio-sclerosis, sensation as if heart was compressed, as if blood had no
room in the aorta. * Anxious
pressure on whole chest. * Fatty
heart. *
Degenerative states, has brain softening. * Atheroma
of arteries of brain and liver. * Compare:
Ars.; Phos. Ammon. vanad. (fatty degeneration of liver.) Dose - 6-12
potency. - The best
form is Vanadiate of Soda, 2 mg. daily, by mouth. Vanilla
aromatica (vanilla) * Marked
skin irritation resembling milk Poison-oak; is sometimes produced by handling
the beans,
also by local use of vanilla essence in a hair wash. * Vanilla
is supposed to stimulate the brain and sexual propensities. * Do not
use the synthetic Vanilla extract. * Various
disorders of the nervous system and circulation are produced in workers with Vanilla. * Is an
emmagogue and aphrodisiac. * Menses
prolonged. Dose - Vanilla,
6th to 30th, has been found effective in curing the skin affection. Variolinum (lymph
from small-pox pustule) * Used for
"internal vaccination. * "
Seems to be efficacious in protecting against, modifying and aiding in the
cure of smallpox. Head - Morbid
fear of small-pox. -
Deafness. - Pain in
occiput. - Inflamed
eyelids. Respiratory -
Oppressed breathing. - Throat
feels closed. - Cough
with thick viscid, bloody mucus. - Feeling
of a lump in right side of throat. Relationship -
Excruciating backache. Aching in legs. - Tired
all over with restlessness. - Wrists
pain. - Pains
shift from back to abdomen. Fever - Hot
fever, with intense radiating heat. - Profuse,
bad-smelling sweat. Skin - Hot,
dry. - Eruption
of pustules. -
Shingles. Relationship - Compare:
Vaccin. (same action) - ;
Malandrinum- the morbid product of the grease of the horse (a prophylactic of
small-pox and a
remedy for the ill-effects of vaccination; chronic eczema following
vaccination). Dose - Sixth to
thirtieth potency. Veratrum
album (white
hellebore) * A
perfect picture of collapse, with extreme coldness, blueness, and weakness,
is offered by this drug. *
Post-operative shock with cold sweat on forehead, pale face, rapid, feeble
pulse. * Cold
perspiration on the forehead, with nearly all complaints. *
Vomiting, purging, and cramps in extremities. * The
profuse, violent retching and vomiting is most characteristic. * Surgical
shock. *
Excessive dryness of all mucous surfaces. *
"Coprophagia" violent mania alternates with silence and refusal to
talk. Mind -
Melancholy, with stupor and mania. - Sits in
a stupid manner; notices nothing; Sullen indifference. - Frenzy
of excitement; shrieks, curses. -
Puerperal mania. - Aimless
wandering from home. -
Delusions of impending misfortunes. - Mania,
with desire to cut and tear things. [Tarant.] - Attacks
of pain, with delirium driving to madness. - Cursing,
howling all night. Head -
Contracted features. - Cold
sweat on forehead. Sensation of a lump of ice on vertex. -
Headache, with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pale face. - Neck too
weak to hold head up. Eyes -
Surrounded by dark rings. - Staring;
turned upwards, without lustre. -
Lachrymation with redness. - Lids dry
heavy. Face - Features
sunken. - Icy
coldness of tip of nose and face. - Nose
grows more pointed. - Tearing
in cheeks, temples, and eyes. - Face
very pale, blue, collapsed, cold. Mouth - Tongue
pale, cold; cool sensation, as from peppermint. - Dry in
center not relieved by water. - Salty
saliva. - Toothache,
teeth feel heavy as if filled with lead. Stomach -
Voracious appetite. - Thirst
for cold water, but is vomited as soon as swallowed. - Averse
to warm food. -
Hiccough. - Copious
vomiting and nausea; aggravated by drinking and least motion. - Craves
fruit, juicy and cold things, ice, salt. - Anguish
in pit of stomach. - Great
weakness after vomiting. - Gastric
irritability with chronic vomiting of food. Abdomen - Sinking
and empty feeling. - Cold
feeling in stomach and abdomen. - Pain in
abdomen preceding stool. - Cramps,
knotting abdomen and legs. -
Sensation as if hernia would protrude. [Nux.] - Abdomen
sensitive to pressure, swollen with terrible colic. Rectum -
Constipation from inactivity of rectum, with heat and headache. -
Constipation of babies, and when produced by very cold weather. - Stools
large, with much straining until exhausted, with cold sweat. -
Diarrhoea, very painful, watery, copious, and forcibly evacuated, followed by
great prostration. -
Evacuations of cholera morbus and true cholera when vomiting accompanies the
purging. Respiratory - Hoarse,
weak voice. - Rattling
in chest. - Much
mucus in bronchial tubes, that cannot be coughed up. - Coarse
rales. - Chronic
bronchitis in the aged. [Hippozanin.] - Loud
barking, stomach cough, followed by eructation of gas; worse, warm room. - Hollow
cough, tickling low down, with blue face. - Cough
comes on from drinking, especially cold water; urine escapes when coughing. - Cough on
entering warm room from cold air. [Bryonia.] Heart -
Palpitation with anxiety and rapid audible respiration. - Pulse
irregular, feeble. - Tobacco
heart from chewing. -
Intermittent action of heart in feeble persons with some hepatic obstruction. - One of
the best heart stimulants in homoeopathic doses. (J.S. Mitchell). Female - Menses
too early; profuse and exhausting. -
Dysmenorrhoea, with coldness, purging, cold sweat. Faints from least
exertion. - Sexual
mania precedes menses. Extremities - Soreness
and tenderness of joints. - Sciatica;
pains like electric flashes. - Cramps
in calves. -
Neuralgia in brachial plexus; arms feel swollen, cold, paralytic. Skin - Blue,
cold, clammy, inelastic, cold as death. - Cold
sweat. -
Wrinkling of skin of hands and feet. Fever - Chill,
with extreme coldness and thirst. Modalities - Worse,
at night; wet, cold weather. - Better,
walking and warmth. Relationship - Compare:
Veratrinum-alkaloid from seeds of Sabadilla. -
-(electric pains, electric shocks in muscles, fibrillary twitchings); Cholos
terrepina (cramps in
calves); Camph.; Cupr.; Ars.; Cuprum ars.(intermittent, cold, clammy sweat);
Narcissus poeticus
(gastro-enteritis with much griping and cutting pain in bowels. Fainting,
trembling, cold
limbs, small and irregular pulse); Trychosanthes-(diarrhoea, pain in liver,
dizziness after every
stool); Agaric. emetic. (vertigo; longing for ice-cold water; burning pains
in stomach) - ;
Agaric. phalloides (cholera, cramps in stomach, cold extremities, urine
suppressed). -
Veratrine (Increased vascular tension. It relaxes it and stimulates the
elimination of toxins by skin,
kidneys , and liver). Dose - First to
thirtieth potency. - In
diarrhoea, not below the sixth. Veratrum
viride (white
american hellebore) *
Paroxysms of auricular fibrillation. * Induces
fall of both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. *
Congestions, especially to lungs, base of brain, with nausea and vomiting. *
Twitchings and convulsions. *
Especially adapted to full-blooded, plethoric persons. * Great
prostration. *
Rheumatism of heart. * Bloated,
livid face. * Furious
delirium. * Effects
of sunstroke. *
Oesophagitis. (Farrington). * Verat.
vir, will raise the opsonic index against the diploccus pneumonia, 70 to 109
per cent. *
Congestive stage and early manifestations of hepatization in pneumonia. * Zigzag
temperature. *
Clinically, it is known that such diseases as Tiegel's contracture,
Thompson's Disease, athetosis
and pseudo-hypertrophic muscular paralysis present a symptomatology quite
like that
produced by Veratrum vir. upon muscular tissue. (A.E. Hinsdale, M.D. ). Mind -
Quarrelsome and delirious. Head -
Congestion intense, almost apoplectic. - Hot
head, bloodshot eyes. - Bloated,
livid face. -
Hippocratic face. - Head
retracted, pupils dilated, double vision. -
Meningitis. - Pain
from nape of neck; cannot hold head up. -
Sunstroke; head full, throbbing arteries. [Bell.; Glon.; Usnea.] - Face
flushed. -
Convulsive twitching of facial muscles. [Agaricus.] - Vertigo
with nausea. Tongue - White or
yellow, with red streak down the middle. - Feels
scalded. -
Increased saliva. Stomach - Thirsty. - Nausea
and vomiting. - Smallest
quantity of food or drink immediately rejected. -
Constrictive pain; increased by warm drinks. -
Hiccough; excessive and painful, with spasms of oesophagus. - Burning
in stomach and oesophagus. Abdomen - Pain
above pelvis, with soreness. Respiratory -
Congestion of lungs. -
Difficult breathing. -
Sensation of a heavy load on chest. -
Pneumonia, with faint feeling in stomach and violent congestion. - Croup. -
Menstrual colic before the appearance of the discharge with strangury. Urine - Scanty
with cloudy sediment. Female - Rigid
os. [Bell.; Gels.] -
Puerperal fever. -
Suppressed menstruation, with congestion to head. [Bell.] -
Menstrual colic before the appearance of the discharge with strangury. Heart - Pulse
slow, soft, weak, irregular, intermittent. - Rapid
pulse, low tension. [Tabac.; Dig.] -
Constant, dull, burning pain in region of heart. - Valvular
diseases. - Beating
of pulses throughout body, especially in right thigh. Extremities - Aching
pain in back of neck and shoulders. - Severe
pain in joints and muscles. - Violent
electric-like shocks in limbs. Convulsive twitchings. Acute rheumatism.
Fever. Skin - Erysipelas,
with cerebral symptoms. -
Erythema. - Itching
in various parts. - Hot
sweating. Fever -
Hyperthermy in the evening and hypothermy in the morning. -
Suppurative fevers with great variation of temperature. Relationship - Compare:
Gels.; Bapt.; Bell.; Acon.; Ferr. phos. -
Antidotes Strychnin-fluid extract, 20-40 drops. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Verbascum
thapsus (mullein) * Has a
pronounced action on the inferior maxillary branch of the fifth pair of the
cranial nerves; on
the ear; and respiratory tract and bladder. *
Catarrhs, and colds, with periodical prosopalgia. * Quiets
nervous, and bronchial, and urinary irritation, and cough. Face -
Neuralgia affecting zygoma, temporo maxillary joint, and ear [Menyanth.],
particularly of left side,
with lachrymation, coryza, and sensation as if parts were crushed with tongs. - Talking,
sneezing, and change of temperature aggravate the pains; also, pressing teeth together. - Pains
seem to come in flashes, excited by least movement, occurring periodically at
same hour in
morning and afternoon each day. Ears - Otalgia,
with a sense of obstruction. -
Deafness. - Dry,
scaly condition of meatus (use locally). Abdomen - Pain
extends deep down, causing contraction of sphincter ani. Rectum - Many
movements a day, with twisting about navel. -
Haemorrhoids, with obstructed, hardened stool. - Inflamed
and painful piles. Respiratory - Hoarse;
voice deep, harsh; sounds like a trumpet; "basso profundo". - Cough;
worse at night. - Asthma. - Soreness
in pharynx, cough during sleep. Urinary - Constant
dribbling. -
Enuresis. - Burning
urination. - Increase
with pressure in bladder. Extremities -
Cramp-like pain in soles, right foot, and knee. - Lower
extremities feel heavy. - Thumb
feels numb. -
Neuralgic pain in left ankle. -
Stiffness and soreness of joints of lower extremities. Modalities - Worse,
change of temperature, talking, sneezing, biting hard (inferior dental
nerve); from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Relationship - Compare:
Rhus arom.; Caust.; Platin.; Sphingurus (pain in zygoma). Dose - Mullein
oil, (locally, for earache and dry, scaly condition of meatus. Also for
teasing cough at night
or lying down. Internally, tincture and lower potencies). -
Enuresis, five-drop doses night and morning. Verbena
officinalis (blue
vervain) * Affects
the skin and nervous system. * Nervous
depression, weakness and irritation and spasms. * Promotes
the absorption of blood and allays pain in bruises. *
Vesicular erysipelas. * Passive
congestion and intermittent fever. * One of
the remedies for Poison-oak. *
Epilepsy, insomnia, mental exhaustion. * In
epilepsy, it brightens up the patient's mental powers and helps the
constipation. Dose - Single
dose of the tincture. - In
epilepsy must be continued for a long time. - Verbena
in the form of a tea as a diuretic drink is used by Vannier (Paris) to aid
elimination in
tubercular therapy. Vespa
crabro (live
wasp) * Skin and
female symptoms marked. *
Indurated feeling. *
Vasomotor symptoms of skin and mucous membranes. Dizzy,
better lying on back. Fainting. Numbness
and blindness. Nausea and
vomiting, followed by creeping chills from feet upward. Cramping
pain in bowels. Axillary
glands swollen with soreness of upper arms. Perspiration
on parts laid on with itching. Face - Painful
and swollen. -
Erysipelatous inflammation of lids. - Chemosis
of conjunctiva. - Swelling
of mouth and throat, with violent burning pains. Urinary - Burning
with micturition; also itching. Female -
Menstruation, preceded by depression, pain, pressure, and constipation. - Left
ovary markedly affected, with frequent burning, micturition; sacral pains
extending up back. - Erosion
around external os. Skin -
Erythema; intense itching; burning. - Boils;
stinging and soreness, relieved by bathing with vinegar. - Wheals,
macules and swellings with burning, stinging and soreness. - Erythema
multiforme, relieved by bathing with vinegar. Relationship - Compare:
Scorpio (salivation; strabismus; tetanus); Apis. - Antidote
: Sempervivum tector., locally. Dose - Third to
thirtieth potency. Viburnum
opulus (high
cranberry) * A
general remedy for cramps. * Colicky
pains in pelvic organs. *
Superconscious of internal sexual organs. * Female
symptoms most important. * Often
prevents miscarriage. * False
labor-pains. *
Spasmodic and congestive affections, dependent upon ovarian or uterine
origin. Head -
Irritable. - Vertigo;
feels as if falling forward. - Severe
pain in temporal region. - Sore
feeling in eyeballs. Stomach - Constant
nausea; relieved by eating. - No
appetite. Abdomen - Sudden
cramps and colic pains. - Tender
to pressure about umbilicus. Female - Menses
too late, scanty, lasting a few hours, offensive in odor, with crampy pains,
cramps extend
down thighs. [Bell.] -
Bearing-down pains before. - Ovarian
region feels heavy and congested. - Aching
in sacrum and pubes, with pain in anterior muscles of thighs [Xanthox.];
spasmodic and
membranous dysmenorrhoea. [Borax.] Leucorrhoea, excoriating. - Smarting
and itching of genitals. - Faint on
attempting to sit up. - Frequent
and very early miscarriage, causing seeming sterility. - Pains
from back to loins and womb worse early morning. Urinary - Frequent
urging. - Copious,
pale, light-colored urine. - Cannot
hold water on coughing or walking. Rectum - Stools
large and hard, with cutting in rectum and soreness of anus. Extremities - Stiff,
sore feeling in nape of neck. - Feels as
if back would break. - Sacral
backache. - Lower
extremities weak and heavy. Modalities - Worse,
lying on affected side, in warm room, evening and night. - Better,
in open air and resting. Relationship - Compare:
Virburnum prunifolium-Black Haw-(habitual miscarriage; after-pains; cancer of the
tongue; obstinate hiccough; supposed to be a uterine tonic. Morning sickness;
menstrual irregularities
of sterile females with uterine displacements.) Cimicif.; Cauloph.; Sep.; Xanthox. Dose -
Tincture, and lower potencies. Vinca
minor (lesser
periwinkle) * A remedy
for skin affections, eczema, and especially plica polonica; also for haemorrhages and
diphtheria. Head - Tearing
pain in vertex, ringing and whistling in ears. - Whirling
vertigo, with flickering before eyes. - Spots on
scalp, oozing moisture, matting hair together. Corrosive itching of scalp. - Bald
spots. - Plica
polonica. - Irresistible
desire to scratch. Nose - Tip gets
red easily. - Moist
eruption on septum. - Stoppage
of one nostril. - Sores in
nose. -
Seborrhoea upper lip and base of nose. Throat -
Difficult swallowing. - Ulcers. - Frequent
hawking. -
Diphtheria. Female -
Excessive menstruation with great weakness. - Passive
uterine haemorrhages. [Ust.; Trill.; Secale.] Menorrhagia; continuous flow, particularly
at climacteric. [Lach.] -
Haemorrhages from fibroids. Skin -
Corrosive itching. - Great
sensitiveness of skin, with redness and soreness from slight rubbing. - Eczema
of head and face; pustules, itching, burning, and offensive odor. - Hair
matted together. Relationship - Compare:
Oleand.; Staph. Dose - First to
third potency. Viola
odorata (violet) * Has a
specific action on the ear. * Affects
especially dark-haired patients; supra-orbital and orbital regions;
rheumatism in upper
parts of the body when on the right side. Worm affections in children.
[Teuc.] * Locally,
for pain due to uterine fibroids. * Also
against snake-bites, bee-stings. * Tension
extends to upper half of face and ears. Head - Burning
of the forehead. - Vertigo;
everything in head seems to whirl around. -
Heaviness of head, with sensation of weakness in muscles of nape of neck. - Scalp
tense; must knit the brows. Tendency to pain immediately above eyebrows. -
Throbbing under eye and temple. - Headache
across the forehead. - Acts
upon frontal sinuses. -
Hysterical attacks in tuberculous patients. Eyes -
Heaviness of lids. - Eyeball
feels compressed. - Flames
before eyes. - Myopia. -
Choroiditis. -
Illusions of vision; fiery, serpentine circles. Ears - Shooting
in ears. - Aversion
to music. - Roaring
and tickling. - Deep
stitches beneath ears. -
Deafness; otorrhoea. - Ear
affections with pain in eyeballs. Respiratory - Torpor
in the end of nose, as from a blow. - Dry,
short, spasmodic cough and dyspnoea; worse in daytime. -
Oppression of chest. -
Pertussis, with hoarseness. - Dyspnoea
during pregnancy. -
Difficult breathing, anxiety and palpitation, with hysteria. Extremities -
Rheumatism of the deltoid muscle. -
Trembling of limbs. - Pressing
pain in right carpal and metacarpal joints. [Ulmus.] Urinary - Milky
urine; smells strong. - Enuresis
in nervous children. Modalities - Worse,
cool air. Relationship - Compare:
Ulmus (formication in feet, numb, creeping pain in legs and feet; rheumatic
pains above
wrists; numbness, tingling, and full soreness where gastrocnemius gives off
its tendon); Chenopodium
(ears; serous or bloody effusion in the labyrinth; chronic otitis media; progressive
deafness to the voice, but sensitive to sounds of passing vehicles and other sounds;
buzzing; absent or deficient bone conduction; a consciousness of the ear;
hearing better for
shrill, high-pitched sounds than for low ones); Aur.; Puls.; Sep.; Ign.;
Cina; Cauloph.
(in rheumatism of small joints). Dose - First to
sixth potency. Viola
tricolor (pansy) * The
principal uses of this remedy are for eczema in childhood and nocturnal
emission accompanied
by very vivid dreams. Head - Heavy,
pressing-outward pain. - Eczema
of scalp, with swollen glands. - Face hot
and sweating after eating. Throat - Much
phlegm, causing hawking; worse in the air. -
Swallowing difficult. Urinary - Copious;
disagreeable, cat-like odor. Male - Swelling
of prepuce, burning in glans. - Itching. -
Involuntary, seminal emissions at stool. Skin -
Impetigo. -
Intolerable itching. -
Eruptions, particularly over face and head, with burning, itching; worse at
night. - Thick scabs,
which crack and exude a tenacious yellow pus. - Eczema
impetigonoides of the face. - Sycosis. Modalities - Worse,
winter; 11 a.m. - Compare:
Lycop. Relationship - Compare:
Rhus; Calc.; Sepia. Dose - Lower
potencies. Vipera
berus (the
german viper) * Viper
poisoning causes a temporary increase in reflexes, paresis supervenes, a
paraplegia of the lower
extremities extending upwards. *
Resembles acute ascending paralysis of Landry. (Wells.) * Has
special action on kidneys and induces haematuria. * Cardiac
dropsy. Indicated
in inflammation of veins with great swelling; bursting sensation. Enlargement
of liver. Ailments
of menopause. Oedema of
glottis. Poly-neuritis,
polio-myelitis. Face -
Excessively swollen. - Lips and
tongue swollen, livid, protruding. - Tongue
dry, brown, black. - Speech
difficult. Liver - Violent
pain in enlarged liver, with jaundice and fever; extends to shoulder and hip. Extremities - Patient
is obliged to keep the extremities elevated. - When
they are allowed to hang down, it seems as if they would burst, and the pain
is unbearable.
[Diad.] Varicose veins and acute phlebitis. - Veins
swollen, sensitive; bursting pain. - Severe
cramps in lower extremities. Skin - Livid. - Skin
peels in large plates. -
Lymphangioma, boils, carbuncles, with bursting sensation, relieved by
elevating parts. Relationship - Pelius
berus-Adder. (Prostration and fainting, faltering pulse, skin yellow, pain
about navel. Swelling
of arm, tongue, right eye; giddiness, nervousness, faintness, sickness,
compression of chest,
could not breathe properly or take a deep breath; aching and stiffness of
limbs, joints stiff,
collapsed feeling, great thirst.) - Eel
serum (heart and kidney diseases. Failure of compensation and impending asystole). Dose - Twelfth
potency. Viscum
album (mistletoe) * Lowered
blood pressure. * Dilated
blood vessels but does not act on the centers in the medulla. * Pulse is
slow due to central irritation of the vagus. The
symptoms point especially to rheumatic and gouty complaints; neuralgia,
especially sciatica. Epilepsy,
chorea, and metrorrhagia. Spinal
pains, due to uterine causes. Rheumatism
with tearing pains. Hypertensive
albuminuria. Valvular
disease, with disturbances in sexual sphere. Symptoms
like epileptic aura and petit mal. Head - Feeling
as if whole vault of skull were lifted up. - Blue
ring around eyes. - Double
vision. - Buzzing
and stopped-up feeling in ear. - Deafness
from cold. - Facial
muscles in constant agitation. -
Persistent vertigo. Respiratory -
Dyspnoea; feeling of suffocation when lying on left side. -
Spasmodic cough. - Asthma,
if connected with gout or rheumatism. -
Stertorous breathing. Female -
Haemorrhage, with pain; blood partly clots and bright red. -
Climacteric complaints. [Lach.; Sulph.] - Pain
from sacrum into pelvis, with tearing, shooting pains from above downwards. - Retained
placenta. [Secale.] - Chronic
endometritis. -
Metrorrhagia. -
Ovaralgia, especially left. Heart -
Hypertrophy with valvular insufficiency; pulse small and weak; unable to rest
in a reclining position. -
Palpitation during coitus. - Low
tension. - Failing
compensation, dyspnoea worse lying on left side. - Weight
and oppression of heart; as if a hand were squeezing it; tickling sensation
about heart. Extremities - Pains
alternate in the knee and ankle with shoulder and elbow. -
Sciatica. Tearing, shooting pains in both thighs and upper extremities. - A glow
rises from the feet to the head; seems to be on fire. - Periodic
pains from sacrum into pelvis, worse in bed, with pains into thighs and upper extremities. - General
tremor, as if all muscles were in state of fibrillary contraction. - Dropsy
of extremities. -
Sensation of a spider crawling over back of hand and foot. - Itching
all over. -
Compressing pain in feet. Modalities - Worse,
winter, cold, stormy weather; in bed. -
Movement; lying on left side. Relationship - Compare:
Secale: Convallar.; Bry.; Puls.; Rhodod. Guipsine -active principle-(exalts
the hypotensive
properties of Viscum.) Hedera Helix-Ivy-(Intercranial pressure). Dose - Tincture
and lower potencies. Wyethia
helenoides (poison-weed) * Has
marked effects on the throat, and has proven an excellent remedy in
pharyngitis, especially
the follicular form. *
Irritable throats of singers and public speakers. * Useful
also in haemorrhoids. *
Hay-fever symptoms; itching in posterior nares. Head - Nervous,
uneasy, depressed. - Dizzy. - Rush of
blood to head. - Sharp
pain in forehead. Mouth - Feels as
if scalded; sensation of heat down oesophagus. - Itching
of the palate. Throat - Constant
clearing and hemming. - Dry,
posterior nares; no relief from clearing. - Throat
feels swollen; epiglottis dry and burning. -
Difficult swallowing. - Constant
desire to swallow saliva. - Uvula
feels elongated. Stomach - Sense of
weight. - Belching
of wind alternating with hiccough. - Nausea
and vomiting. Abdomen - Pain
below ribs of right side. Stool - Loose,
dark, at night. - Itching
of anus. -
Constipation, with haemorrhoids; not bleeding. Respiratory - Dry,
hacking cough, caused by tickling of the epiglottis. - Burning
sensation in the bronchial tubes. - Tendency
to get hoarse talking or singing; throat hot, dry. - Dry
asthma. Female - Pain in
left ovary, shooting down to knee. - Pain in
uterus; could outline its contour. Extremities - Pain in
back; extends to end of spine. - Pain
right arm, stiffness of wrist and hand. - Aching
pains all over. Fever - Chill at
11 a.m. - Thirst
for ice-water during chill. - No
thirst with heat. - Profuse
sweat all night. - Terrific
headache during sweat. Relationship - Compare:
Arum; Sang.; Lach. Dose - First to
sixth potency. Xanthoxylum
fraxineum (prickly
ash) * Its
specific action is on the nervous system and mucous membranes. *
Paralysis, especially hemiplegia. * Painful
haemorrhages, after-pains, neuralgic dysmenorrhoea, and rheumatic affections, offer a
therapeutic field for this remedy, especially in patients of spare habit and
nervous, delicate
organization. *
Indigestion from over-eating or from too much fluid. * Sluggish
capillary circulation. *
Neurasthenia, poor assimilation, insomnia, occipital headache. *
Increases mucous secretion of mouth and stimulates the secretion from all
glands with ducts
opening in the mouth. Mind - Nervous,
frightened. - Mental
depression. Head - Feels
full. - Weight
and pain on vertex. - Pain
over eyes, throbbing pressure over nose, pressure in forehead; head seems
divided; ringing in
ears. -
Occipital headache. - Sick
headache with dizziness and flatulence. Face -
Neuralgia of lower jaw. - Dryness
of mouth and fauces. -
Pharyngitis. [Wyethia.] Abdomen - Griping
and diarrhoea. -
Dysentery, with tympanites, tenesmus; inodorous discharges. Female - Menses
too early and painful. - Ovarian
neuralgia, with pain in loins and lower abdomen; worse, left side, extending
down the thigh,
along genito-crural nerves. -
Neuralgic dysmenorrhoea, with neuralgic headaches; pain in back and down
legs. - Menses
thick, almost black. -
After-pains. [Arnica; Cup.; Cham.] Leucorrhoea at time of menses. -
neurasthenic patients who are thin, emaciated; poor assimilation with
insomnia and occipital
headache. Respiratory - Aphonia. - Constant
desire to take a long breath; oppression of chest. - Dry
cough, day and night. Extremities - Paralysis
of left side following spinal disorders. - Numbness
of left side; impairment of nerves of motion. -
Hemiplegia. - Pain in
nape, extending down back. -
Sciatica; worse, hot weather. -
Anterior, crural neuralgia. [Staph.] - Left arm
numb. -
Neuralgic shooting pain, as from electricity, all over limb. Sleep - Hard and
unrefreshing; dreams of flying. -
Sleeplessness in neurasthenics. Relationship - Compare:
Gnaph.; Cimicif.; Staph.; Mezer.; Piscidia-White dogwood-(a nerve sedative. Insomnia due
to worry, nervous excitement, spasmodic coughs; pains of irregular menstruation;
regulates the flow. Neuralgic and spasmodic affections. Use tincture in
rather material
doses.) Dose - First to
sixth potency. Xerophyllum
asphodeloides (tamalpais
lily. basket grass flower) * Should
prove curative in eczematous conditions, poison-oak, early typhoid states,
etc. Mind - Dull,
cannot concentrate mind for study; forgets names; writes last letters of
words first; misspells
common words. Head - Feels
full, stuffed up, pain across forehead and above eyes. - Great
pressure at root of nose. -
Bewildered. - Loss of
consciousness. -
Pulsating headache. Eyes - Painful,
as of sand, smarting; difficult to focus for close work. - Eyes
feel sore, burn. Nose - Stuffed;
tightness at bridge of nose; acute nasal catarrh. Face - Bloated
in morning. - Puffy
under eyes. Throat -
Stitching pain upon swallowing. Stomach - Feels
full and heavy. -
Eructations sour; offensive, an hour after luncheon and dinner. - Vomiting
at 2 p.m. Abdomen -
Intestinal flatulence. - In
morning rumbling in bowels, with desire for stool. Rectum -
Constipation, stools hard, small lumps. -
Difficult, soft stools, with much straining. - Much
flatus. -
Bearing-down pain in rectum. Urine - Difficulty
of retaining; dribbling when walking. - Frequent
urination at night. Female -
Bearing-down sensation. - Vulva
inflamed, with furious itching. -
Increased sexual desire, with ovarian and uterine pains and leucorrhoea. Respiratory -
Posterior nares raw; discharge thick, yellow mucus. -
Sneezing. - Trachea
sore; lumps feel constricted. Back - Feels
hot from sacrum to scapulae. -
Backache, extending down legs. - Pain
over kidneys. - Heat
deep in spine. Extremities - Muscular
lameness, trembling. - Pain in
knees. - Limbs
feel stiff. [Rhus.] Skin -
Erythema, with vesication and intense itching, stinging, and burning. -
Blisters, little lumps. - Skin
rough and cracked; feels like leather. -
Dermatitis, especially around knees. -
Inflammation resembling poison-oak. - Inguinal
glands and behind knee swollen. Modalities - Worse,
application of cold water, in afternoon and evening. - Better,
application of hot water, in morning, moving affected part. Relationship - Compare:
Rhus; Anacard.; Grindelia. Dose - Sixth
potency or higher. X-ray (vial
containing alcohol exposed to x-ray). * Repeated
exposure to Roentgen (X-ray) has produced skin lesions often followed by cancer. *
Distressing pain. * Sexual
glands are particularly affected. * Atrophy
of ovaries and testicles. *
Sterility. * Changes
take place in the blood lymphatics and bone marrow. * Anaemia
and leukaemia. *
Corresponds to stubbornness as in burns, they refuse to heal. *
Psoriasis. Has the
property of stimulating cellular metabolism. Arouses
the reactive vitality, mentally and physically. Brings to
the surface suppressed symptoms, especially sycotic and those due to mixed infections. Its
homoeopathic action is thus centrifugal, towards the periphery. Head - Sticking
pains in different parts of head and face. - Dull
pain in right upper jaw. - Stiff
neck. - Sudden
cricks in neck, pains more severe behind ears. - Pain in
muscles of neck when lifting head from pillow. - Fullness
in ears, ringing in head. Mouth - Tongue
dry, rough, sore. - Throat
painful on swallowing. - Nausea. Male - Lewd
dreams. - Sexual
desire lost. -
Re-establishes suppressed gonorrhoea. Extremities -
Rheumatic pains. - General
tired and sick feeling. - Palms
rough and scaly. Skin - Dry,
itching eczema. - Erythema
around roots of nails. - Skin
dry, wrinkled. - Painful
cracks. - Warty
growths. - Nails
thicken. -
Psoriasis. Modalities - Worse,
in bed, afternoon, evening and night; open air. Dose - Twelfth
potency and higher. - Compare:
Electricitas. - -Sugar
of milk saturated with the current. (Anxiety, nervous tremors, restlessness, palpitation,
headaches. Dreads approach of thunder-storms; heaviness of limbs.) - Magnetis
Poli Ambo. - -The
Magnet. - -Sugar
of milk or distilled water exposed to influence of entire mass. (Burning
lancinations throughout
the body; pains as if broken in joints, when cartilages of two bones touch; shooting
and jerkings; headache as if a nail were driven in; tendency of old wounds to
bleed afresh.) - Magnetis
Polus Arcticus. - -North
pole of the magnet. -
-(Disturbed sleep, somnambulism, cracking in cervical vertebrae, sensation of
coldness; toothache.) - Magnetis
Polus Australis. - -South
pole of the magnet. - -(Severe
pain in inner side of nail of the big toe, ingrowing toenail; easy
dislocation of joints of
foot; feet are painful when letting them hang down). Yohimbinum (coryanthe
yohimbe) * Excites
sexual organs and acts on central nervous system and respiratory centre. * An
aphrodisiac, used in physiological doses, but contraindicated in all acute
and chronic inflammations
of abdominal organs. *
Homoeopathically, should be of service in congestive conditions of the sexual
organs. * Causes
hyperaemia of the milk glands and stimulates the function of lactation. *
Menorrhagia. Head -
Agitation, with flying sensations of heat in face. -
Disagreeable, metallic taste. - Copious
salivation. - Nausea
and eructation. Sexual - Strong
and lasting erections. -
Neurasthenic impotence. - Bleeding
piles. -
Intestinal haemorrhage. -
Urethritis. Fever - Rigor;
intense heat, waves of heat and chilliness, tendency to sweat. Sleep -
Sleepless. - Thoughts
of events of whole past life keep him awake. Dose - As a
sexual stimulant, ten drops of a one per cent. solution, or hypodermic tablets
of 0. - 005 gm. -
Homoeopathic dose, third potency. Yucca
filamentosa (bear-grass) *
So-called bilious symptoms, with headache. *
Despondent and irritable. Head - Aches as
if top of head would fly off. - Arteries
of forehead throb. - Nose
red. Face - Yellow;
tongue yellow, coated, taking imprint of teeth. [Merc.; Pod.; Rhus.] Mouth - Taste as
of rotten eggs.[Arnica.] Throat -
Sensation as if something hung down from posterior nares; cannot get it up or
down. Abdomen - Deep
pain in right side over liver, going through back. - Stool
yellowish brown, with bile. Male - Burning
and swelling of the prepuce, with redness of meatus. -
Gonorrhoea. [Cann.; Tussil.] Skin -
Erythematous redness. Dose -
Tincture, to third potency. Zincum
metallicum (zinc) * The
provings picture cerebral depression. * The word
"fag" covers a large part of zinc action. * Tissues
are worn out faster than they are repaired. *
Poisoning from suppressed eruptions or discharges. * The
nervous symptoms of most importance. * Defective
vitality. *
Impending brain paralysis. * Period
of depression in disease. * Spinal
affections. *
Twitchings. * Pain, as
if between skin and flesh. * Great
relief from discharges. * Chorea,
from fright or suppressed eruption. *
Convulsions, with pale face and no heat. * Marked
anaemia with profound prostration. * It
causes a decrease in the number, and destruction of red blood corpuscles. *
Repercussed eruptive diseases. * In
chronic diseases with brain and spinal symptoms, trembling, convulsive
twitching and fidgety
feet are guiding symptoms. Mind - Weak
memory. - Very
sensitive to noise. - Averse
to work, to talk. - Child
repeats everything said to it. - Fears
arrest on account of a supposed crime. -
Melancholia. -
Lethargic, stupid. - Paresis. Head - Feels as
if he would fall to left side. - Headache
from the smallest quantity of wine. -
Hydrocephalus. - Rolls
head from side to side. - Bores
head into pillow. -
Occipital pain, with weight on vertex. -
Automatic motion of head and hands. -
Brain-fag; headaches of overtaxed school children. - Forehead
cool; base of brain hot. - Roaring
in head. - Starting
in fright. Eyes -
Pterygium; smarting, lachrymation, itching. - Pressure
as if pressed into head. - Itching
and soreness of lids and inner angles. - Ptosis. - Rolling
of eyes. - Blurring
of one-half of vision; worse, stimulants. -
Squinting. -
Amaurosis, with severe headache. - Red and
inflamed conjunctiva; worse, inner canthus. Ears - Tearing,
stitches, and external swelling. -
Discharge of fetid pus. Nose - Sore
feeling high up; pressure upon root. Face - Pale
lips, and corners of mouth cracked. - Redness
and itching eruption on chin. - Tearing
in facial bones. Mouth - Teeth
loose. - Gums
bleed. - Gnashing
of teeth. - Bloody
taste. - Blisters
on tongue. -
Difficult dentition; child weak; cold and restless feet. Throat - Dry;
constant inclination to hawk up tenacious mucus. - Rawness
and dryness in throat and larynx. - Pain in
muscles of throat when swallowing. Stomach -
Hiccough, nausea, vomiting of bitter mucus. - Burning
in stomach, heartburn from sweet things. - Cannot
stand smallest quantity of wine. Ravenous hunger about 11 a.m. [Sulph.] - Great
greediness when eating; cannot eat fast enough. - Atonic
dyspepsia, feeling as if stomach were collapsed. Abdomen - Pain
after a light meal, with tympanitis. - Pain in
spot beneath navel. - Gurgling
and griping; distended. -
Flatulent colic, with retraction of abdomen. [Plumb.] -
Enlarged, indurated sore liver. - Reflex
symptoms from floating kidney. - Griping
after eating. Urine - Can only
void urine when sitting bent backwards. -
Hysterical retention. -
Involuntary urination when walking, coughing or sneezing. Rectum - Hard,
small, constipated stool. - Cholera
infantum, with tenesmus; green mucous discharges. - Sudden
cessation of diarrhoea, followed by cerebral symptoms. Male -
Testicles swelled, drawn up. -
Erections violent. -
Emissions with hypochondriasis. - Falling
off of hair (pubic). - Drawing
in testicles up to spermatic cord. Female - Ovarian
pain, especially left; can't keep still. [Viburn.] Nymphomania of lying-in
women. - Menses
too late, suppressed; lochia suppressed. [Puls.] - Breasts
painful. - Nipples
sore. - Menses
flow more at night. [Bov.] -
Complaints all better during menstrual flow. [Eupion; Lach.] All the female
symptoms are associated
with restlessness, depression, coldness spinal tenderness and restless feet. - Dry
cough before and during menses. Respiratory - Burning
pressure beneath sternum. -
Constriction and cutting in chest. -
Hoarseness. -
Debilitating, spasmodic cough; worse, eating sweet things. - Child
grasps genitals during cough. -
Asthmatic bronchitis, with constriction, of chest. - Dyspnoea
better as soon as expectoration appears. Back - Pain in
small of back. - Cannot
bear back touched. [Sul.; Therid.; Cinch.] Tension and stinging between
shoulders. - Spinal
irritation. - Dull
aching about the last dorsal or first lumbar vertebrae; worse sitting. - Burning
along spine. Nape of neck weary from writing or any exertion. - Tearing
in shoulder-blades. Extremities -
Lameness, weakness, trembling and twitching of various muscles. -
Chilblains. [Agar.] - Feet in
continued motion; cannot keep still. Large varicose veins on legs. - Sweaty. -
Convulsions, with pale face. Transverse pains, especially in upper extremity. - Soles of
feet sensitive. - Steps
with entire sole of foot on floor. Sleep - Cries
out during sleep; body jerks; wakes frightened, stared. - Nervous
motion of feet when asleep. - Loud
screaming out at night in sleep without being aware of it. -
Somnambulism. [Kali phos.] Skin - Varicose
veins, especially of lower extremities. [Puls.] -
Formication of feet and legs as from bugs crawling over the skin, preventing
sleep. - Eczema,
especially in the anaemic and neurotic. - Itching
of thighs and hollow of knees. Retrocession of eruptions. Fever -
Frequent, febrile shiverings down back. - Cold
extremities. -
Night-sweat. - Profuse
sweat on feet. Modalities - Worse,
at menstrual period, from touch, between 5 to 7 p.m. ; after dinner, from
wine. - Better,
while eating, discharges, and appearance of eruptions. Relationship - Compare:
Agaric.; Ign.; Plumb.; Argent.; Puls.; Helleb.; Tuberc. -
Inimical: Nux; Cham. - Compare
in amelioration by secretions: Lach.; Stan.; Mosch. - Compare:
Zincum aceticum (effects of night-watching and erysipelas; brain feels sore; Rademacher's
solution, five-drop doses three times a day in water, for those who are compelled
to work, on an insufficient amount of sleep); Zinc, bromatum (dentition,
chorea, hydrocephalus);
Zinc. oxydatum. (Nausea and sour taste). - Sudden
vomiting in children. - Vomiting
of bile and diarrhoea. -
Flatulent abdomen. - Watery
stools with tenesmus. - Debility
after grip. - Fiery
red face, great drowsiness with dreamlike unrefreshing sleep. - Similar
to effect of night watching. - Mental
and physical exertion (Rademacher). - Zinc.
Sulph., not repeated frequently (high potency) will clear up opacities of the
cornea (McFarland). -
Corneitis; granular lids; tongue paralyzed; cramps in arms and legs;
trembling and convulsions. -
Hypochondriasis due to masturbation; nervous headaches; Zinc. cyanatum (as a
remedy for meningitis
and cerebro-spinal meningitis, paralysis agitans, chorea, and hysteria, it
has received
some attention); Zinc. ars. (chorea, anaemia, profound exhaustion on slight
exertion. Depression
and marked involvement of lower extremities) - ; Zinc.
carb. (post-gonorrhoeal throat affections, tonsils swollen, bluish superficial
spots) - ; Zinc.
phos. (herpes zoster 1x) - ; Zinc.
muriat. (disposition to pick the bedclothes; sense of smell and taste
perverted; bluish-green
tint of skin; cold and sweaty) - ; Zinc.
phos. (neuralgia of head and face; lightning-like pains in locomotor ataxia,
brain-fag, nervousness,
and vertigo; sexual excitement and sleeplessness) - ; Ammon.
valerian(violent neuralgia, with great nervous agitation); Zinc. picricum
(facial paralysis;
brain-fag, headache in Bright's disease; seminal emissions; loss of memory
and energy). - Oxide of
zinc is used locally as an astringent and stimulant application to unhealthy
ulcers, fissures,
intertrigo, burns, etc. Dose - Second
to sixth potency. Zincum
valerianicum (valerinate
of zinc) * A remedy
for neuralgia, hysteria, angina pectoris, and other painful affections,
notably in ovarian
affections. * Epilepsy
without aura. *
Hysterical heart-pain. * Facial
neuralgia, violent in left temple and inferior maxillary. *
Sleeplessness in children. *
Obstinate hiccough. Head - Violent,
neuralgic, intermittent headaches. - Becomes
almost insane with pain, which is piercing and stabbing. -
Uncontrollable sleeplessness from pain in head with melancholy. Female -
Ovaralgia; pain shoots down limbs, even too foot. Extremities - Severe
pain in neck and spine. - Cannot
sit still; must keep legs in constant motion. - Sciatic
neuralgia. Dose - First
and second trituration. - Must be
continued for some time in treatment of neuralgia. Zingiber
officinale (ginger) * States
of debility in the digestive tract, and sexual system and respiratory
troubles; call for this
remedy. * Complete
cessation of function of kidneys. Head -
Hemicrania; sudden glimmering before eyes; feels confused and empty. - Pain
over eyebrows. Nose - Feels
obstructed and dry. -
Intolerable itching; red pimples. Stomach - Taste of
food remains long, especially of bread and toast. - Feels
heavy; like from a stone. -
Complaints from eating melons and drinking impure water. Acidity. [Calc.;
Robinia.] Heaviness
in stomach on awakening with wind and rumbling, great thirst and emptiness. - Pain
from pit to under sternum, worse eating. Abdomen - Colic,
diarrhoea, extremely loose bowels. -
Diarrhoea from drinking bad water, with much flatulence, cutting pain, relaxation
of sphincter. - Hot,
sore, painful anus during pregnancy. - Chronic
intestinal catarrh. - Anus red
and inflamed. -
Haemorrhoids hot; painful, sore. [Aloe.] Urinary - Frequent
desire to urinate. -
Stinging, burning in orifice. - Yellow
discharge from urethra. - Urine
thick, turbid, of strong odor, suppressed. - Complete
suppression after typhoid. - After
urinating, continues to ooze in drops. Male - Itching
of prepuce. - Sexual
desire excited; painful erections. -
Emissions. Respiratory -
Hoarseness. - Smarting
below larynx; breathing difficult. - Asthma,
without anxiety, worse; toward morning. -
Scratching sensation in throat; stitches in chest. - Cough
dry; hacking; copious morning sputa. Extremities - Very
weak in all joints. - Back lame. - Cramps
in soles and palms. Relationship - Compare:
Calad. -
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