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ARRANGED AND COMPILED ESPECIALLY FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS OF MEDICINE. BY W. A. DEWEY, M. D. - PTT Professor of Materia Medica, University of Michigan, Homceopathic Medical College. Author of "Essentials of Homceopathic Therapeutics." Associate Author of " The Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler." Member of American Institute of Homoeopathy. Cor- responding Member of the British Homceopathic Society, and of La Societe Francaise d'Homceopathie, Etc., Etc. THIRD EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED. W3K ism Copyrighted it BOERICKE & TAFEL. T. B. & H. B. COCHRAN, PRINTKRS, LANCASTER, PA. % \> ^wVu'sa PREFACE. In the preface to the first edition of this work, pub- lished in 1894, ^ was stated that the aim in its prepara- tion was to condense, giving nothing but the Essentials, nothing but the barest skeleton of the subject; that it was not intended for use as an " Eselsbriicke," nor to sup- plant, but, rather, to accompany the larger text-books on Materia Medica; and that it was designed merely as a re- arrangement and simplification of the subject of homceo- pathic xMateria Medica for the use of the student. In the preface to the second edition,' published in 1894, gratification was expressed at the uniformly favorable criticism bestowed upon the work, and at. the rapid ex- haustion of the first edition. New remedies were added, the index'enlarged and corrected and the chapter on phar- macy improved. In this, the third edition, there are many improvements suggested by the author's fifteen years' experience as a teacher. The mode of preparation of each drug, as far as possible, has been made to conform to the original methods of Hahnemann and others, and references to the original studies have been added. The entire work has been re- vised, i^j^nguage corrected, and many pages of new IV PREFACE. matter have been added, consisting of new remedies and more complete indications for the use of many of the older ones. The use of the work as a text-book in a number of our medical colleges, its translation into the German, French and Portuguese languages, the latter with an introduction by Dr. Richard Hughes, of England, and the universal favorable reception of the preceding editions, have en- couraged the author to believe that it fills the place in our literature for which it was originally designed. W. A. Dewey, M. D. Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jan. i, igpp. LIST OF REMEDIES. Abies Canadensis. Abies nigra. Acalypha Indica. Acetic acid. Actea racemosa. Aconitum napellus. Actea spicata. Adonis vernalis. /Esculus hippocastanum. -Ethusa cynapium. Agaricus muscarius. Agnus castus. Ailanthus. Aletris farinosa. Allium cepa. Aloe. Alstonia scholaris. Alumina. Ambra grisea. Ammoniacum gummi. Ammonium carbonicum. Ammonium causticum. Ammonium muriaticum. Ammonium phosphoricum. Ammonium picratum. Amyl nitrite. Anacardium orientale. Anacardium occidentale. Anisum stellatum. Anthracinum. Antimonium crudum. Antimonium tartaricum. Apis mellifica. Apium graveolens. Apocynum cannabinum. Apomorphia. Aralia racemosa. Aranea diadema. Argentum metallicum. Argentum nitricum. Arnica montana. Arsenicum album. Arsenicum iodatum. Artemesia. Arum triphyllum. Asafcetida. Asarum. Asclepias tuberosa. Asparagus. Atropia. Aurum. Bacillinum. Badiaga Baptisia tinctoria. Baryta carbonica. Belladonna. Bellis perennis. Benzoic acid. Berberis vulgaris. Bismuth. Borax. Bovista. Bromine. VI LIST REMEDIES. Bryonia alba. Bufo rana. Cactus grandiflorus. Cadmium sulphuncum. Caladium. Calcarea acetica. Calcarea carbonica. Calcarea fluorica. Calcarea iodata. Calcarea phosphorica. Calcarea sulphurica. Calendula. Camphor. Cannabis Indica. Cannabis sativa. . Cantharis. Capsicum. Carbo animalis. Carbo vegetabilis. Carbolic acid. Carduus marianus. Castoreum. Caulophyllum. Causticum. Ceanothus. Cedron. Cerium oxalate. Chamomilla. Chelidonium. Chlorine. Chimaphila umbellata. Chininum sulphuricutn. Cicuta virosa. Cina. Cinnabaris. Cinchona officinalis. Cinnamomum. Cimicifuga. Cistus Canadensis. Clematis erecta Cobalt. Cccculus Indicus. Coccus cacti. Codeine. Coffea. Colchicum. Colocynthis. Collinsonia. Comocladia dentata. Conium maculatum. Convallaria. Copaiva. Cornus florida. Corrallium rubrum. Crocus sativus. Crotalus horridus. Croton tiglium. Cubeba. Cuprum arsenicosum. Cuprum metallicum. Curare. Cyclamen. Digitalis. Dioscorea. Dolichos. Drosera. Dulcamara. Echinacea. Elaps corallinus. Elaterium. Equisetum. Ergotin. Erigeron. Eryngium. Eserin. Eucalyptus globulus. Eupatorium perfoliatuni. LIST OF REMEDIES. Vll Eupatorium purpureum. Euphorbia corollata. Euphorbiurn. Euphrasia. Ferrum iodatum. Ferrum metallicum. Ferrum phosphoricum. Fluoric acid. Gambogia. Gelsemium. Glonoine. Gnaphalium. Graphites. Gratiola. Grindelia robusta. Guaiacum. Hamamelis. Helonias. Helleborus. Hepar sulphuris. Hydrastis. Hydrocyanic acid. Hydrophobinum. Hydrocotyle Asiatica. Hyoscyamus Hypericum. Ignatia. Iodine. Ipecac. Iris versicolor. Jatropha. Juglans cathartica. Kalmia. Kali bichromicum. Kali bromatum. Kali carbonicum. Kali hydriodicum. Kali muriaticum. Kali permanganicum. Kali phosphoricum. Kali sulphuricum. Kreosote. Lac caninum. Lachesis. Laurocerasus. Lapis albus. Ledum. Leptandra. Lilium tigrinum. Lithium carbonicum. Lobelia inflata. Lycopodium. Lyssin. Magnesia carbonica. Magnesia muriatica. Magnesia phosphorica. Mancinella. Medorrhinum. Melilotus alba. Menyanthes. Mephitis. Mezereum. Mercurius bin-iodatus. Mercurius corrosivus. Mercurius cyanatus. Mercurius dulcis. Mercurius praecip. ruber. Mercurius proto-iodatus. Mercurius solubilis. Mercurius sulphate. Mercurius sulphide. Mercurius vivus. viii list Millefolium. Morphia. Moschus. Momordica balsam. Murex. Muriatic acid. Mygale lasiodora. Myrica cerifera. Myrtus communis. Naja tripudians. Natrum carbonicum, Natrum muriaticum. Natrum phosphoricum. Natrum sulphuricum. Nitric acid. Nuphar lutea. Nux juglans. Nux moschata. Nux vomica. (Enanthe crocata. Oleander. Onosmodium. Opium. Oxalic acid. Pseonia. Palladium. Pareira brava. Paris quadrifolia. Petroleum. Petroselinum. Phellandrium. Phosphorus. Phosphoric acid. Physostigma. Phytolacca. Picric acid. Picrotoxin. OF REMEDIES. Pinus sylvestris. Piper methysticum. Pix liquida. Platinum. Plumbum. Podophyllum. Psorinum. Ptelea trifoliata. Pulsatilla. Pulsatilla Nuttalliana. Quinia. Ranunculus bulbosus. Ranunculus sclerosus. Ratanhia. Rheum. Rhododendron. Rhus toxicodendron. Ricinus communis. Robinia. Rumex crispus. Rnta graveolens. Sabadilla. Sabal serrulata. Sabina. Salicylic acid. Sambucus niger. Sanguinaria Canadensis. Santonine. Sarsaparilla. Secale cornutum. Selenium. Senecio aureus. Senega. Sepia. Silicea. Spigelia. Spongia. LIST OF REMEDIES. IX Squilla. Stannum. Staphisagria. Stibium. Sticta. Stillingia. Stramonium. Strontium. Strophanthus. Strychnia. Sulphur. Sulphuric acid. Sumbul. Symphytum. Syphilinum. Tabacum. Taraxacum. Tarentula Cubensis. Tarentula Hispana. Tartar emetic. Tellurium. Terebinth. Teucrium marum verum. Theridion. Thuja. Trillium pendulum. Tuberculinum. Uranium nitrate. Urtica urens. Ustilago. Valeriana. Veratrum album. Veratrum viride. Verbascum thapsus. Vinca minor. Viola tricolor. Viburnum opulus. Wyethia. Xanthoxylum. Yucca filamentosa. Zincum metallicum. CONTENTS. List of Remedies. CHAPTER I. General Considerations—Principles of Homoeopathy—Symptoms, Divisions and Importance of—Provings—Actions of Reme- dies—Materia Medica and Therapeutics—Nosodes—Aggra- vations and Ameliorations—Local Measures—Palliation— Isopathy—Prophylaxis—Relations of Drugs—Alternation, why Reprehensible—Hahnemann's Doctrine of Chronic Diseases—Psora and Sycosis—Physiological Actions, etc., etc. CHAPTER II. Homceopathic Pharmacy—Medicinal Vehicles—Alcohol—Glob- ules — Tinctures— Dilutions—Triturations—Tablets— Sugar of Milk—Alkaloids—Resinoids—Glucosides—Dynamization —Potency— Attenuation— Succussion— Potentizing— Flux- ion Potencies—Decimal and Centesimal Scales, etc., etc. CHAPTER III. Essentials of Drugs derived from the Vegetable Kingdom. CHAPTER IV. Essentials of Drugs derived from the Animal Kingdom. CHAPTER V. Essentials of the Nosodes or Diseased Animal Products. CHAPTER VI. Essentials of Drugs derived from the Mineral Kingdom. Hahnemann's Examination in Homoeopathy. Index. HOMEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. CHAPTER I. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. What is Homoeopathy? Homoeopathy [from the Greek words, oimho-z and -dOoq, meaning similar affections] is the science of therapeutics based upon Nature's law of cure—Similia Similibus Curantur* What is meant by this ? A drug producing disturbances in a comparatively healthy body is capable of relieving or entirely obliter- ating similar disturbances when found in the sick person. Who formulated the law of cure ? Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, at the be- ginning of this century discovered the law, and immedi- * The question as to whether Curentur or Curantur should be employed remains as yet an open one. Dr. Dudgeon, who is authority on the works of Hahnemann, asserts that Hahnemann always wrote Curentur. Nevertheless, Curantur has been almost universally adopted by the homoeopathic school in the belief and conviction that it is a law of nature,—likes are cured by likes, rather than Curentur,—let likes be treated by likes. The medal- lion found on Hahnemann's remains, at the time of their recent removal to the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, has it Ctirantur. 14 ESSENTIALS OF ately set to work ascertaining drug action upon the healthy, thus creating a Materia Medica for its prac- tical application. Was anything known of this law before the time of Hahnemann ? It had been intimated or conjectured by Hippocrates, Paracelsus, Stoerck and others; abandoned by them, how- ever, it remained for Hahnemann to demonstrate its truth; hence, in a general sense, it may be said he discovered the law. What are the chief works of Hahnemann appertaining to Homoeopathy ? First and foremost "The Organon;" "The Materia Medica Pura;" "The Chronic Diseases," and "The Lesser Writings." Name the fundamental principles of Homoeopathy. i. Disease is manifested by symptoms. 2. Knowledge of drug action must be obtained by ex- perimentation on the healthy human body. 3. The curative relation between these two sets of phenomena is by virtue of the law of similars or Similia Similibus Curantur. 4. The selected remedy should be administered singly, uncombined with any other, hence the doctrine of the single remedy. 5. It should be given in the smallest doses that will cure, hence the minimum dose. What are the three essentials of a homoeopathic prescrip- tion? 1. Prescribing according to the law of similars. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 15 2. Administering the smallest dose that will cure. 3. Repetition of the dose should cease when marked improvement sets in, especially in chronic affections. What is the only indication for the selection of a remedy? The totality of the symptoms found in a given case. What do we mean by the totality of the symptoms ? All the symptoms observed in a patient—both subject- ive and objective. It is the outwardly reflected image of the diseased state, and is the only condition to be recog- nized for removal and consequent restoration to health. In the totality of symptoms are they all of like importance ? They are not. The most prominent, uncommon and peculiar (characteristic) symptoms of the case should bear the closest similitude to the symptoms of the drug. The more general symptoms require less notice, as gen- eralities are common to every disease and to most drugs. As a general rule, which symptoms take precedence in the selection of a remedy and in determining improve- ment ? The mental symptoms and those that have appeared last. Incipient improvement is indicated by increased comfort, greater tranquillity and ease of mind, and also disappearance, first, of the more recently developed symptoms. How do we discover the action of remedies ? By provings and observation of cases of poisoning. What is a proving, and what is meant by the proving of drugs ? A proving is an experiment on the healthy body with i6 ESSENTIALS OF a drug in varying doses sufficient to produce symptoms. It is the testing of drugs for their true and unequivocal effects. What is the relative value of the records of poisoning and proving of a drug ? For purposes of prescribing, the proving is indispen- sable and far more important. It gives the finer distinc- tion of the action of a drug, whereas the poisoning gives the coarser action. Usually the fatal effects of poison prevent the development of the finer symptomatology which alone guides the homoeopathist to the choice of a remedy. What is meant by the pathogenesis of a drug ? The record of all the symptoms, subjective and object- ive, produced by testing drugs on the human body in varying doses, on different individuals and both sexes. It includes toxicology. What is meant by a homoeopathic aggravation and what is its significance ? A temporary increase in the severity of the symptoms of a case after administering the similimum. Its signi- ficance is favorable since in stopping further medication a cure will follow as. a rule. What is Materia Medica ? Materia Medica is the study of drugs—medical mate- rials for the cure of the sick. What is a drug ? A substance which alters the function or nutrition of a part or of parts of the body. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 17 What are the sources of the remedies used in Homoeopathy ? They are obtained from the three kingdoms of nature —the Animal, Mineral and Vegetable. What are nosodes ? The homoeopathic designation for the morbid product of disease, when employed as remedies. Name some of the principal nosodes. Psorinum, Syphilinum and Tuberculinum. Ambra grisea, though not classed by pharmacists as a nosode, is a diseased animal product. Define therapeutics. Therapeutics is the application of drugs to diseases for their relief or cure ; besides this, it includes all that relates to the science and art of healing by other remedial meas- ures. What does it embrace further ? Dietetics, climate, clothing, bathing, nursing, applica- tion of heat, cold, electricity, etc. How are the methods of combating disease divided ? Into the preventive, palliative and curative methods. What is understood by preventive medicine ? It includes everything that physiology, sanitary science, hygiene, bacteriology and antiseptic medication teaches to lessen the development of disease; the use of homoeo- pathic remedies in preventing development of epidemic and hereditary diseases is also included. What is palliative medicine ? The use of drugs in physiological doses for their direct 2 18 ESSENTIALS OF effect. This is practically allopathy. Brilliant palliative results are obtained from the homoeopathic remedy in in- curable cases. What is curative medicine ? This field is exclusively occupied by Homoeopathy. What is meant by empiricism ? That practice based upon mere experience without re- gard to any scientific deduction or investigation. Medi- cal routinism. What is a symptom ? A symptom is the expression of disturbances in a healthy body produced by a drug or some morbid agent. How may we divide the symptoms of the Materia Medica ? First, into pathogenetic and clinical; second, into generic and characteristic. What are pathognomonic symptoms ? Pathognomonic symptoms are characteristic symptoms of disease and belong to the diagnostician. What is a pathogenetic symptom ? One obtained from provings on the healthy or from toxicological observations. What is a clinical symptom ? One that is observed on the sick and has not been ob- tained from a proving. A patient under treatment is given a remedy for certain conditions ; if a certain marked symptom not found in the proving of that remedy dis- appears, it is credited to the action of that remedy and called a clinical symptom. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 19 Are they of equal importance to pathogenetic symptoms ? They are not. They must be used with great caution. But it is often that some clinical symptoms observed by trained men have been very valuable additions to the Materia Medica. They are possible pathogenetic symp- toms. What are generic symptoms? Generic symptoms are symptoms common to a number of drugs. Such symptoms are : Toss of appetite, weak- ness, distress, headache, etc. They are of little value to the prescriber. What is meant by a characteristic symptom ? It is the individualizing symptom of a drug. In its complete expression it should belong to one drug alone. How else are they sometimes denominated ? Key-note symptoms. Guiding symptoms. What is a subjective symptom? A symptom which either the prover or the patient ex- periences and can express in language. What are objective symptoms? Objective symptoms are those which appeal directly to the senses of the physician. What are the three essential features of every complete symptom ? Location, sensation and aggravation or amelioration of condition. Which of these features is most important ? The condition of aggravation and amelioration. 20 ESSENTIALS OF Are these three essentials to be found in every symptom ? They are not. Our provings have been made without due regard to these three essential features, but it should be the aim in prescribing to complete them as far as possible. What is the difference between symptomatology in the " Materia Medica Pura " and that of the " Chronic Diseases ?" The former contains only the pathogenetic symptoms —such as are observed on the healthy—whereas the '' Chronic Diseases'' contains many clinical symptoms besides. What is meant by the Hahnemannian schema ? The arrangement of the symptoms in anatomical order, beginning with head, then nose, eyes, face, etc. What is the relation of Homoeopathy to all forms of local treatment? The ideal homoeopathist does not recognize that local treatment has any important value. Indeed all such ac- cessory treatment is held as harmful to the action of a remedy. But practically and clinically it has been found that in many cases a mild local treatment is not only harmless but beneficial. But the homoeopathicity of the remedy employed should be recognized here as when given internally. What is the relation of Homoeopathy to surgery ? There are many conditions in which the knife alone is indicated, but Homoeopathy possesses remedies and measures that frequently make its use unnecessary. Tumors are sometimes permanently cured by a course of HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 21 homoeopathic remedies. Shock is also prevented by the timely administration of the similar remedy. What is isopathy and wherein does it differ from Homoe- opathy ? Isopathy is giving a product of a disease for the dis- ease itself, thus administering the same thing in an attenuated form, whereas Homoeopathy is the adminis- tering of similar wholly foreign agents to diseased con- ditions. Give examples of isopathy. Tuberculinum as a remedy for tuberculosis. Syphilinum as a remedy for syphilis. Hydrophobinum for rabies. Can these isopathic remedies be used legitimately as homoeopathic remedies? Only when they are properly proven. For instance, Psorinum has been proven and found to be a valuable homoeopathic remedy. When was isopathic medication introduced into Homoeo- pathy ? By Dr. Tux, in 1823. Drs. Lux and Hering taught that the toxins formed in the body, properly attenuated, are capable of curing the very diseases that give rise to them. When were these teachings revived ? Half a century later, by Pasteur and Koch. What is meant by a prophylactic ? Give an example of a prophylactic remedy. A preventive or preservative remedy. Belladonna as a 22 ESSENTIALS OF preventive of Scarlet Fever has achieved considerable reputation. What is a placebo ? From the Latin—to please. An inert preparation, usually sugar of milk, given the patient while watching a case for the development of symptoms, or while permitting a previously administered drug to act undisturbed. It is also sometimes necessary in impatient cases coming from allopathic hands. What is a palliative ? A remedy that is given for a single symptom or con- dition; usually an antipathic remedy given in a physio- logical dose. What is the relation of Homoeopathy to palliation ? Palliation of prominent symptoms ought to be discarded for it provides only in part for a single symptom; it may bring partial relief, but this is usually soon followed by a perceptible aggravation of the entire disease. Mention some of the palliatives very generally employed. Morphine, for relief of pain and to stupefy. Quinine, in febrile conditions, and the modern coal tar prepara- tions like Phenacetine, Antipyrine, Sulphonal, etc. Mention some palliatives that are in harmony with homoeopathic medication. All non-medicinal palliatives, such as heat, cold, demul- cents, and food-like principles. What relations do drugs bear to each other ? Antidotal, concordant, complementary, inimical and family. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 23 What is an antidote ? It is a substance which modifies or opposes the effects of a remedy. What are concordant remedies ? Drugs whose actions are similar, but of dissimilar origin, are said to be concordant, and they follow each other well. Give examples of concordant remedies. China and Calcarea. Pulsatilla and Sepia. Nitric acid and Thuja. Belladonna and Mercurius. What are inimical remedies ? Drugs which have a relation of enmity towards each other and therefore do not follow each other well. Give three examples of inimical relation. Apis and Rhus tox. Phosphorus and Causticum. Silicea and Mercurius. What is meant by family relation ? The relation existing between drugs whose origin is similar. Give examples of family relation. The Halogens: Bromine, Chlorine and Iodine. Lachesis and Crotalus. Ignatia and Nix vomica. The Ranuncu- lacece family. Give examples of antidotal relation. Nux vomica and Coffea. Belladonna and Opium. Bryonia and Rhus tox. Hepar and Mercurius. 24 ESSENTIALS OF What is meant by complementary relation ? A relation wherein one drug completes*the cure which was commenced by another drug. Give examples of complementary relations. Belladonna and Calcarea. Sulphur and Nux vomica. Apis and Natrum murialicum. What is meant by a polychrest ? [From the Greek words noXix; many and Xpyoroq uses.] A drug that is very frequently used; one whose range of applicability is extensive; an every day remedy. What is meant by the differentiation of remedies ? It is the pointing out of differences in the action of related remedies. What is meant by alternation of remedies ? The administration of two or more remedies succes- sively, first one then another, which appear to correspond with the morbid state. Give five reasons why the alternation of remedies is a reprehensible practice. i. The totality of the symptoms which should form the basis of every homoeopathic prescription cannot be found under more than one remedy at a time. 2. It leads to polypharmacy, a slovenly mode of prac- tice, and does not advance accurate and definite knowl- edge of drug action. 3. Prescribing a second remedy before the action of the first is exhausted will interfere with its action. By such mismanagement remedies seem to lose their power. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 25 4. Remedies which antidote each other or hold inimi- cal relation to each other may be alternated. 5. Statistics prove that diseases treated with the single remedy recover more rapidly. What is meant by the elective affinity of drugs ? Give examples. It is the affinity that certain drugs have for certain parts or organs of the body. Podophyllum is especially a liver remedy. Cantharis elects the urinary organs for its action, Strychnia, the spinal cord, Tellurium, the tympanum, Ergot, the uterus, etc. What is Hahnemann's doctrine of chronic diseases ? It is based upon the theory that there are three dis- tinct miasms underlying all forms of chronic disease, namely: the psoric, the syphilitic and the sycotic. They may exist alone or combined in the system, and are characterized by distinct groups of symptoms, for which Hahnemann has distinct groups of corresponding remedies. Is Hahnemann's doctrine of the three miasms accepted by the entire homoeopathic school ? It is not. In regard to syphilis there is no difference of opinion, and the chronic miasm due tp this poison, as pointed out by Hahnemann, is literally true. But there is much difference of opinion in regard to psora and sycosis. What is psora ? In Hahnemann's pathology psora is the miasm that is developed from the suppression of the itch, some cuta- neous or other external manifestations of disease. 26 ESSENTIALS OF Is there any basis for this belief to be observed in practice ? It is a fact that frequently a rapid disappearance of a skin disease, whether spontaneous or brought about by injudicious external medication, is followed by grave symptoms, due probably to its changing from an external to an internal and more vital location. What is an antipsoric remedy ? A remedy especially adapted to the treatment of chronic diseases, so called because Hahnemann considered them special remedies for psora.* What is the value of antipsoric remedies ? They have the greatest value especially in the treat- ment of chronic disease ; and their great clinical success proves more of the essential correctness of Hahnemann's doctrine of chronic diseases than theoretical speculation. Why is it that psoric and sycotic miasms are not recog- nized by the old school ? One reason, undoubtedly, is the fact that they are characterized by groups of symptoms and conditions that *The following is Hahn Agaricus, Alumina, Ammonium carb., Ammonium mur., Anacardium, Antimonium crud., Arsenic, Aurum met., Baryta carb., Borax, Calcarea carb., Carbo anim., Carbo veg., Causticum, Clematis, Colocynth, emann's list of antipsoric Conium, Cuprum met., Digitalis purpurea, Dulcamara, Euphorbium, Graphites, Guaiacum, Hepar sulph., Iodine, Kali carb., Kali nitricum, Lycopodium, Magnesia carb., Magnesia mur., Manganese, Mezereum, remedies: Muriatic acid, Natrum carb., Natrum mur., Nitric acid, Petroleum, Phosphorus, Phosphoric acid, Platina, Sarsaparilla, Sepia, Silicea, Stannum, Sulphur, Sulphuric acid., Zincum. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 27 are not valued greatly by that school. They do not recognize them as having any connection with the ordinary diseases they treat. Name some so-called psoric symptoms. Various forms of skin diseases appearing periodically ; itching; small pimples, especially near the wrist; cracks in the skin; irregular or unusually protracted course of acute illnesses. Mention some sycotic symptoms. Great muscular debility ; morbid fears ; rheumatic affec- tions ; distorted finger nails ; dry condition of the hair, as if burnt ; warts, etc. What are pharmacology and pharmacodynamics ? Pharmacology is that division of Materia Medica which treats of the action of drugs upon the living body, and pharmacodynamics is the division of pharmacology which considers the effects and uses of medicines. Why is Homoeopathy superior to practice according to some pathological theory? Because ideas on pathology are constantly changing, this leads to an unstable and changing system of thera- peutics. What is meant by the physiological action of drugs? It is the actual effect produced upon the healthy organ- ism as a result of their administration. What is meant by a physiological dose ? A dose large enough to produce symptoms. 28 ESSENTIALS OF Give examples of drugs prescribed according to the phy- siological method. Laxatives given for constipation, astringents for diar- rhoea, antipyretics for fever, and carminatives for flatu- lence, are examples of this kind. Why is Homoeopathy superior to this method ? Homoeopathy prescribes for the patient as a whole and not for certain isolated symptoms, thereby striking at the root of diseases. Give an example of the physiological method of prescrib- ing in typhoid fever. The high temperature is brought down by antipy- retics ; the delirium is met by sedatives or soporifics ; the diarrhoea is checked by astringents and opiates ; the debility is met by "tonics." If the heart's action be weak cardiac stimulants are prescribed, and so on symptom by symptom ad infinitum. Compare this with the homoeopathic method of prescribing for the same disease. The homoeopathic physician prescribes for the patient plus the disease. He takes into consideration the entire diseased picture as represented by the symptoms of fever, delirium, diarrhoea, debility, cardiac weakness and all otfier symptoms even to the pathological condition of Peyer's patches and all slight and even apparently insig- nificant symptoms peculiar to the individual; then, guided by the therapeutic law and his knowledge of drug action, the remedy is selected which corresponds to the totality of the symptoms and a cure is effected in the speediest possible manner. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 29 Mention some of the advantages of Homoeopathy over allopathy. 1. It cures disease in the safest, quickest and pleasant- est manner. 2. Dangerous drugging and debilitating measures are no part of it. 3. Expensive druggists' bills and the uncertain ele- ments of prescription filling are avoided. 4. Diseases beyond the reach of allopathic medication are cured by Homoeopathy. 5. The knife and other surgical measures are rendered less often necessary, and surgical cases treated homoeo- pathically have superior chances of well doing. 6. The development of diseases and malignant growths are prevented in their incipiency. 7. Relapses are prevented, as it removes the tendency to disease. 8. Drug diseases are prevented. What are some of the imitations, caricatures and offshoots of Homoeopathy? The use of parvules, granules, dosi-metric tablets, elec- tro-homoeopathic remedies. The so-called '' combination tablets" belong to the same class and are foreign to Homoeopathy. CHAPTER II. HOMCEOPATHIC PHARMACY. What is pharmacy ? It is the name applied to the art of preparing drugs for administration to the sick and dispensing them as medi- cines. What is the source of the rules of homoeopathic pharmacy ? Hahnemann's writings, especially "The Organon," the "Materia Medica Pura," and the "Chronic Dis- eases." These form the basis of all subsequent treatises on the subject. What is the distinguishing peculiarity of homoeopathic pharmacy? It is the painstaking accuracy of detail and the avoid- ance of all mixture of medicinal substances which would interfere with the accurate reproduction of the prepara- tion used in the provings. What rule should be observed in bottles, utensils, etc. ? Absolute cleanliness is the prime essential. Bottles which have been used as containers for medical prepara- tions should not again be used for other medicines, nor for higher attenuations of the same medicines. Corks should always be new. What are medicinal vehicles ? They are comparatively inert materials, which are used HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 31 for containing and as a means of developing the thera- peutic activity of medicinal substances. Name those used in homoeopathic pharmacy. Alcohol, distilled water, pellets and sugar of milk. What is the difference between absolute and homoeopathic alcohol ? Homoeopathic alcohol is of 87 per cent, strength and is used in making homoeopathic attenuations. Absolute alcohol, theoretically, should be 100 per cent, proof. Practically 95 per cent, is about the highest it ever attains, as it constantly absorbs water from the atmosphere. How may 95 per cent, alcohol be reduced to homoeopathic alcohol ? By adding to 7 parts of 95 per cent, alcohol one part of distilled water. What is dilute alcohol ? It is made by adding to 7 parts of 87 per cent, alcohol three parts of distilled water. This is not the dilute alcohol of the old school, which is 47 parts of water to 53 parts of alcohol. How should distilled water be kept ? In small quantities, and in glass-stoppered bottles, as it deteriorates easily. How is sugar of milk prepared for homoeopathic purposes? In order to obtain it perfectly pure it is recrystallized. Originally it was made by evaporation of the whey. It is generally known as Saccharum Lactis. What are homoeopathic globules or pellets made of? Ordinarily of pure cane sugar. 32 ESSENTIALS OF What is meant by medicinal substance ? The entire drug material from which the tincture is made and not the portion thereof which is dissolved in the tincture, as, for instance, Belladonna herb or Nux vomica seeds, and not alone the extracted materials of these substances. What is meant by the drug power of a tincture ? It is the amount of crude drug contained in it. What is meant by the "mother tincture" of a drug? The strongest liquid preparation used in Homoeopathy and made by macerating or dissolving this drug or por- tions of it in alcohol or water. What is the chief source of our mother tinctures ? The fresh plant, but parts of plants, barks, roots, seeds, gums, balsams, etc., are also used. What rule is observed in making tinctures from plants ? Whenever possible the fresh plant only should be used, hence the need of importing certain tinctures from coun- tries where the fresh plants grow. What other rule should be observed in making tinctures ? They should be prepared, as far as possible, exactly as they were prepared for the original provers. Alterations in their preparation would produce different actions. How is the strength of a tincture estimated ? By the proportion of the medicinal substance which it represents, just as the strength of a solution or trituration is estimated by the proportion of medicinal substance it contains. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 33 Is the strength of homoeopathic mother tinctures uniform ? It is not. The strength varies greatly, being influenced by the nature of the drug, for instance: The amount of drug power in Aconite is 50 per cent., or one-half, while in Phosphorus tincture the actual amount of drug con- tained is one-tenth of one per cent. What do we mean by the mother tincture of an acid ? It generally means the first decimal dilution, that is, one part of the acid to nine parts of distilled water. Are there exceptions to this rule ? Fluoric, Hydrocyanic, Phosphoric and Picric acids in the tincture consist of one part of the acid to 99 of either alcohol or water, making the first centesimal dilution. What is peculiar about Fluoric acid ? It attacks glass, hence should be prepared and kept in gutta percha bottles up to the 3d or 4th dilution. Mention a few important remedies in which the mother tincture equals the 2x dilution. Arsenic, Borax, Croton tig., Mercurius corr., Kreosote, Iodine, Tarentula and others. [Those whose mother tincture equals the first decimal dilution are too numerous to mention.] Is the strength of an equal quantity of Arsenic, say a drop of the mother tincture, and a grain of the 2x trituration the same ? It is, since they both contain the one-hundredth of a grain of crude Arsenic. 3 34 ESSENTIALS OF Why is it possible to obtain a mother tincture of Phos- phorus and not the second decimal dilution? The so-called mother tincture of Phosphorus equals the third decimal dilution, Phosphorus being soluble only to the amount of one one-thousandth part in alcohol. The second decimal dilution, which should be one to one hun- dred, cannot be made. Can Phosphorus be had in lower triturations than the 3x? It cannot, the ix and 2x will burn in the mortar and the 3X will in time change into Phosphoric acid. In fact, all triturations of Phosphorus are questionable. If Phosphorus tincture be ordered from the pharmacist, and at the same time Phosphorus 3x dilution, what, will be sent ? The same preparation, one labelled Phosphorus 6, the other Phosphorus 3X. What are imported tinctures and what domestic ? Imported tinctures are such as are made from plants growing only abroad ; domestic, such as are made from plants growing in this country. In both cases they are generally made from the fresh plant. What is a trituration ? Any drug that has been minutely subdivided by rub- bing in a mortar with sugar of milk in a definite propor- tion, for a given time, thereby developing its medicinal power. What are tablets ? Compressed or moulded triturations. What is an alkaloid? A nitrogenous body of a basic alkali-like character HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 35 found in most poisonous plants, and which can be ex- tracted from the same by chemical means. Most alka- loids contain oxygen. They are easily soluble in alcohol, and slightly so in water, react alkaline and form salts with acids. Many are the most virulent poisons. Name a few alkaloids. Morphine from opium. Strychnine from the nux vomica bean. Quinine from Peruvian bark. Nicotine from tobacco. What are glucosides ? A number of compounds, occurring mainly in the vege- table kingdom, that under the influence of dilute acids or ferments are split up into component parts of which glucose or a related carbo hydrate always is one. Name some glucosides. ALsculinum from sEsculus hippocastanum. Arbutinum from Uva ursi. What are resinoids ? They come chiefly from the eclectic school and are the dried residues of essences and tinctures of remedies from the vegetable kingdom. They contain the alkaloids, glucosides, resins, etc., of the plant mixed together. Name some of the most important. Apocynin, Hydrastin, Podophyllin, Collinsonin, Aletin, Macrotin, Irisin, Baptisin, Leptandrin, Caulophyllin and many others. How are these used in Homoeopathy ? By triturating them with sugar of milk. 36 ESSENTIALS OF Define the terms dynamization, potency, attenuation, dilu- tion, strength, as applied in homoeopathic phar- macy. They all refer to the same thing and process; i. e., the regular series of subdivision, according to either the decimal or centesimal scale. What is meant by succussion and potentizing ? The shaking of a liquid preparation with a definite proportion of alcohol for a number of times or minutes in order to prepare the next higher potency or dilution. What is meant by fluxion potencies ? A form of dilutions introduced by some extreme high potency men like Swan, Skinner and others, departing entirely from the Hahnemannian method of preparing potencies, being mere dilutions with water instead of potencies with alcohol and on a regular scale. Why are all fluxion potencies objectionable ? Because, doing away with Hahnemannian procedures, they tend to cause a departure from homoeopathic methods, and also because few, if any, correspond to the Hahnemannian scale. What is generally understood by high potencies ? Preparations above the 30th centesimal or from the 200th upward. What was the highest potency used by Hahnemann ? The 30th, though he made a few experiments with potencies as high as the 200th or 300th. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 37 What is meant by the decimal and centesimal scale ? The centesimal scale, introduced by Hahnemann, is the one in which each succeeding dilution or trituration contains one-hundredth as much of the medicinal sub- stance as the one next preceding, thus the scale of 1 to 99. The decimal scale is the one where it contains one- tenth as much, thus, 1 to 9. This scale was introduced by Hering. What is the relation of decimal to centesimal potencies ? The first centesimal corresponds to the second decimal, or one-hundredth of the original drug; the 2nd centesi- mal corresponds to the 4th decimal; the 3d centesimal to the 6th decimal, etc., etc. Mention some remedies that should not be prescribed be- low the 2x potency, and then only with great caution. Mercurius biniod. (An ordinary powder of the ix trituration of this remedy would contain three allopathic doses.) Mercurius cyan., Atropine, Strychnine, Arsenic, in trituration, Phy so stigma, etc. How are triturations converted into liquid potencies ? One grain of the 6x trituration is dissolved in 50 minims of distilled water, adding thereto 50 minims of alcohol and shaking the vial 10 times; this is the 8x potency. Or, one grain of the 3d trituration is dissolved in 50 minims of distilled water and 50 minims of alcohol added and shaken 10 times; this is the 4th potency. These cannot be used for saturating pellets. Subsequent dilutions are made in the usual manner, with alcohol. 38 ESSENTIALS OF What chemical or physical fact, not previously recognized by science, was discovered by Hahnemann ? That when an insoluble substance is triturated for a long while it becomes possessed of a new power which he termed solubility. This is not exactly so, but the minute particles of the finely divided substance become per- manently held in suspension in alcohol or water. What is the lowest dilution of Mercurius sol. that is re- liable ? The 6th centesimal dilution as in all minerals. What are the different forms in which homoeopathic medi- cines can be obtained ? All homoeopathic medicines, including those made from minerals, can be had in liquid form, and hence in medicated globules. Low preparations (up to the 3d centesimal or 6th deci- mal) of minerals, salts, some animal substances, etc., can be had only in powder form—trituration. What caution is to be observed in keeping homoeopathic medicines ? They should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun, nor be kept near strong odors, crude chemicals, volatile substances, etc. Are there any chemical or analytical tests for determining the genuineness of homoeopathic preparations? There are none except possibly for the lowest potencies. Hence the necessity of each physician being able to pre- pare these potencies for himself, or to procure them only from reliable homoeopathic pharmacists of established reputation. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 39 What is the usual designation of the two scales of attenu- ation ? The decimal always has an x affixed to the number of potency given, the centesimal has not; thus: 6x always means the 6th decimal potency, while 6 alone means the 6th centesimal. What is meant by a fluid extract ? A liquid preparation of uniform strength. Thus, i cubic centimeter equals 1 gram, and 1 grain equals 1 minim of the crude drug. Are homoeopathic and allopathic tinctures the same ? They are not. Most of the latter are made from dried plants, often with the introduction of foreign substances. For example: our tincture of Sa?iguinaria is made from the fresh plant alone, while the ordinary drug store tinc- ture of Sanguinaria, made according to the U. S. phar- macopoeia, contains considerable Acetic acid. Our tincture of Aloes is pure Aloes. That of the old school contains twice as much licorice root as it does Aloes. Our tinctures of Opium and Rheum are pure. The old school tincture of Opium contains phosphate of lime, and that of Rheum contains cardamon. These are potent reasons why old school tinctures will not serve in Homoeo- pathy. Name some emetics with dose. Tartar emetic, 1 to 2 grains. Sulphate of copper, 3 to 5 grains. Ipecac, pulverized, 10 to 20 grains. Ipecac, fluid extract, 10 to 20 drops. Sulphate of zinc, 10 to 20 grains. Mustard, pulv., 1 to 2 drams. 40 ESSENTIALS OF HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. Name some cathartics with dose. Aloes, 2 to 10 grains. Rochelle salts, i to 5 fluid drams. Epsom salts, 1 to 4 fluid drams. Calomel, 3 to 6 grains. Podophyllin, ^ to 1 grain. Elaterium, ^ to ^ grain. Elaterin, -^ to y^ grain. Gamboge, 2 to 4 grains. Croton oil, ^ to 2 drops. falap, fluid extract, % to 1 dram. Rhubard, fluid extract, 20 to 30 drops. Taraxacum, fluid extract, 1 to 2 fluid drams. Podophyllum, fluid extract, 10 to 20 drops. Wahoo, fluid extract, 20 to 80 drops. Castor oil, 1 to 4 drams. CHAPTER III. VEGETABLE KINGDOM. What members of the Ranunculaceae family do we make use of in our Materia Medica ? Aconite, Actea racemosa, Actea spicata, Clematis, Helle- borus, Hydrastis, Pulsatilla, Ranunculus bulbosus, Ranun- culus sceleratus, Staphisagria, and Adonis vernalis. ACONITTJM NAPELLUS. Where are the original pathogeneses of Aconite to be found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. It was also proved by the Austrian Society of Provers. See also Millard's Monograph, ReiVs Essay and Hartmann's Practical Observations. Allen's Encyclopaedia. HempeVs Materia Medica. Where does Aconite grow, and what is its common name ? On the higher Alps of Central Europe, in damp, shady fields, along brooks and streams. Monkshood. Name some other varieties of Aconite. Aconitum Stcerkianum, Aconitum lycoctonum, Aconi- tum ferox, Aconitum variegatum. What is the name of its Alkaloid, and what is the allo- pathic dose ? Aconitine or Aconitia; dose, one-hundredth to one- sixtieth of a grain. (T^¥ to -fa gr.) 42 ESSENTIALS OF From what part of the plant do we make our mother tincture ? From the entire plant, except the root, gathered at the time of flowering. How is the tincture prepared ? Chop and pound the entire fresh plant to a fine pulp. Enclose in a piece of new linen and press out juice. Mix with equal quantities of alcohol. Pour in well stoppered bottle and stand for eight days in dark, cool place, agi- tating it daily and then filter. Drug power, y2. An im- ported tincture. What, in brief, is the general physiological action of Aconite ? It affects the sensory nerves, causing tingling, followed by numbness. It accelerates the heart's action, causes a rise in temperature, with chills, fever and sweat; large doses producing paralysis of the heart and nerves, with collapse. Mental distress is an invariable concomitant condition. Why do we not give Aconite merely to diminish the fre- quency of the pulse and thereby lessen the tem- perature ? Because it is not Homoeopathy, but treating single symptoms; there is just as much reason for giving a remedy to move the bowels, another to improve the ap- petite, another for headache, and still another for the liver, instead of giving the drug for the totality of the symptoms which it produces. How does Aconite differ from Veratrum viride in fevers ? Veratrum viride has more arterial but less nervous ex- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 43 citement than Aconite, and a characteristic of Veratrum viride is a bright red streak through the centre of the tongue. When should Aconite be given in neuralgias ? When the parts are violently congested, hot and swol- len; when brought on by exposure to dry, cold winds; and when the pains are tingling, with numb sensations, driving the patient to despair. Pains worse at night. What are the abdominal symptoms of Aconite ? Shooting pains all over abdomen, which is very tender to touch. Beginning of inflammatory processes. What are the stools of Aconite ? In dysentery; frequent scanty with tenesmus; especi- ally in autumn, when days are warm and nights cold. Diarrhoea of inflammatory origin from cold drinks or checked perspiration; stools watery, slimy and bloody. Differentiate Aconite from Gelsemium in fevers. Aconite—hard, quick, bounding pulse. Gelsem.—soft, flowing, compressible pulse. Aconite—restless, anxious, tossing about. Gelsem.—drowsy, quiet, tendency to stupor, counte- nance suffused. What is the thirst of Aconite? Unquenchable thirst for cold water ; large drinks at long intervals, or drinks little and often. What are the heart symptoms of Aconite ? Pain in the heart extending down the left arm, with numbness, palpitation and lancinating stitches, full, hard and rapid pulse ; uncomplicated hypertrophy of the heart. 44 ESSENTIALS OF In what class of patients and diseases is Aconite found to be most useful ? In the young and plethoric, who are attacked suddenly with illness of an acute character, such as sudden con- gestions, violent fevers, acute colds, desperate pains, benumbing tingling neuralgias, etc. Why is Aconite more suitable for acute than for chronic diseases ? On account of the suddenness of its symptoms and the short duration of its action. Give four characteristics of Aconite. i. The terrible anguish and fear of death; the patient even predicts the day of his death; with extreme rest- lessness and tossing about. 2. Complaints brought on by exposure to dry, cold winds, or from a sudden checking of perspiration. 3. Hard, full, frequent pulse. 4. The symptoms are worse in the evening and at night; come on suddenly and violently. Give in brief the indications for Aconite in fevers. Sthenic fevers, with chilliness on the slightest move- ment; dry heat of skin, thirst, red cheeks, quickened respiration; full, bounding, rapid, tense pulse, with mental anxiety and aggravation towards evening. Every motion makes the patient chilly; he is at the same time very restless from the mental anxiety. When does Aconite cease to be of use ? In the second stage of inflammation; when it has local- ized itself. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 45 What other drugs have numbness and tingling of the left arm in heart disease ? Kalmia and Rhus tox. In what affections about the chest is Aconite especially apt to be indicated? Pulmonary congestions, with hard, dry, painful cough, anxiety and restlessness, and perhaps a little blood- streaked expectoration. What would indicate Aconite in suppression of the menses ? When it occurs in plethoric patients from fear or fright, or after exposure to cold. HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS. Where are the provings of this remedy to be found ? In Hale's New Remedies, and in the North American fournal of Homoeopathy, 1858, and the British fournal of Homoeopathy, i860. American Homoeopathic Observer, Vol. III. Where does Hydrastis grow, what is its common name, and what is the name of its alkaloid ? It grows in the United States, from New York to Min- nesota and southward, its common name is Golden Seal, and its alkaloids are called Hydrastine and Berberine, the latter being identical with that found in Berberis vulgaris. From what part of the plant is our mother tincture pre- pared and when should it be gathered ? From the fresh root, gathered as the plant is budding to blossom or in the fall. 46 ESSENTIALS OF Describe the method of preparing the tincture. Chop and pound the fresh root to a fine pulp and weigh. Add gradually two parts of alcohol by weight to each part of pulp. Stir thoroughly and pour into well- stoppered bottle and stand in dark, cool place for eight days, shaking it daily. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power £. The tincture is reddish orange in color, stain- ing everything a deep yellow. It has a bitter burning taste, no odor, and a slightly acid reaction. What is the general action of Hydrastis ? It has the property of contracting the blood vessels, especially of the pelvic organs, thus producing a relatively anaemic condition of the same, and it is, therefore, useful in man>7 conditions of the female organs which are ac- companied with hemorrhage, further: It acts on mucous membranes, relaxing them, pro- ducing a thick, yellowish, ropy secretion. It also pro- duces a condition of marasmus, and is particularly active in old, easily tired people, cachectic individuals, with great debility, emaciation, prostration and weak digestion. Give the symptoms indicating Hydrastis in nasal catarrh. Watery, excoriating coryza, with burning and raw- ness in the nose and a sensation as if a hair were in the nose, the discharge being more profuse out of doors; later, thick, yellow, tenacious discharge and a constant dropping from the posterior nares into the throat. How does this condition differ from that found under Kali bich? With Kali bich. there is a tendency to deep ulceration, and the mucus is even more tenacious and stringy than with Hydrastis. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 47 Is there any ulceration with Hydrastis ? There is, but it is a more superficial ulcerative process than that under Kali bich. What are the stomach symptoms of Hydrastis ? A sinking, gone feeling at the pit of the stomach; an empty, gone feeling, as if the patient had suffered from a diarrhoea for a long time; there are also putrid or sour eructations and some nausea. Atonic dyspepsia ; tongue large, flabby, slimy. In what diseases of the stomach will Hydrastis be found to be most often indicated? In ulceration, cancer and chronic gastric catarrh. What are the indications for Hydrastis in constipation ? After the use of purgatives, when there is present the sinking, gone feeling at the epigastrium, with symptoms of gastro-duodenal catarrh, such as torpidity of the liver, yellow skin and tenderness in the hepatic region and light colored stools. What other remedy is useful for constipation resulting from abuse of purgatives? Nux vomica. What is the leucorrhoea of Hydrastis ? Like all the secretions of Hydrastis it is thick, yellow and tenacious, and is accompanied with great weakness and constipation. What is the principal use to which the eclectics put this remedy? As a " tonic " in digestive complaints. 48 ESSENTIALS OF What are the chief ear symptoms of Hydrastis ? Muco-purulent discharge, roaring in the ears and catarrhal deafness, with heavy, dull condition of the head. STAPHISAGRIA. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pur a. What is the habitat and common name of Staphisagria ? Southern Europe ; Larkspur. What part is used in making the mother tincture and how is it prepared ? The ripe seeds. These coarsely powdered are covered with five parts, by weight, of alcohol and allowed to re- main eight days in a well-stoppered bottle in a dark cool place, being shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power one-tenth. What are its alkaloids ? Delphinine and Straphisagrine. Give in brief its general action. It seems to act chiefly on the genito-urinary organs, prostate gland especially, and corresponds to many conditions proceeding from abnormal states in this region. Give three characteristic applications of Staphisagria. i. The results of suppressed anger, peevishness and hyper-sensitiveness. 2. Mind dwelling on sexual subjects and for sexual excesses and onanism. 3. Premature decay and discoloration of teeth. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 49 Give the mental symptoms of the drug. Sad and irritable, especially depressed after a fit of anger or after an insult; a sort of mental colic ; very peevish and gloomy. What are the nervous conditions ? "So weak! so weak! " Memory weak. The nervous system is worn out, exhausted; the patients are pale, the nose is peaked, the eyes are sunken and surrounded by dark rings. Give the sexual symptoms. The patient is moody, depressed, prefers solitude, is shy of the opposite sex. Sexual excesses and especially self-abuse from allowing the mind to dwell too long on sexual subjects. The lunacy of the act is met by this remedy. What symptom is sometimes found in the female organs ? A crawling on the external genitals as from insects; parts very sensitive. What is peculiar and characteristeric about the skin symp- toms? An eruption with violent itching, which, when scratched, changes place and itches somewhere else. What two other drugs have this last symptom, though less marked? Anacardium and Mezereum. What are the symptoms of the teeth ? The teeth turn black and crumble as soon as they ap- pear, a condition found in sycotic children. 4 5o ESSENTIALS OF What other drug has a premature decay of the teeth; they first become yellow and then dark ? Kreosote. What are the chief eye symptoms which have been verified clinically ? Itching of margin of lids, styes, nodosites, chalazse on lids, one after another, sometimes ulcerating. What are the stomach symptoms of Staphisagria ? A sensation as if the stomach were hanging down, re- laxed ; it seems to be flabby and weak ; a great desire for wine, brandy or tobacco. Pain in abdomen after every morsel of food and drink. What other drug has similar symptoms ? Ipecac. What is a grand characteristic which runs all through the drug, a keynote ? Sensitiveness; sensitiveness of the sexual organs, ovaries, teeth, abdomen, wounds, etc. HELLEBORUS. Where is the pathogenesis of Helleborus to be found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Helleborus, from what is our mother tincture made ? Give its alkaloids. Helleborus is a plant growing on the mountains of Central Europe ; our tincture is made from the fresh root. This is cautiously dried and treated in the same manner HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 51 as described under Staphisagria. The tincture must be imported. It contains two alkaloids, Helleborin and Helleborein. Give in brief its general action. Helleborus produces a condition of sensorial depression and general muscular weakness, which may go on to complete paralysis, accompanied by dropsical effusions, hence it is a remedy in low states of vitality and serious diseases. In what disease is it most often called for and what are the indications ? Hydrocephalus ; in stage of effusion, with signs of de- pression ; stupor and unconsciousness ; pupils sluggish ; forehead corrugated, automatic action of one arm or one leg ; the face flushes and pales ; drinks greedily from ner- vousness ; child suddenly screams out and bores its head into the pillow ; the head is hot and the eyeballs are dis- torted ; motion of jaws as if chewing. Give some further indications for its use. It may be employed like Arsenicum, Apis, Nitric acid and Hepar sulph. in scarlatinal dropsies when the urine looks quite dark, or is mixed with dark flocks. In such a case frequent doses of the tincture, two or three drops at a time, are useful. RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS. Where do we find the original provings of this remedy ? In Stapfs Additions to the Materia Medica. 52 ESSENTIALS OF What is its common name, what part is used, and when should it be gathered ? It is the Buttercup, or bulbous crowfoot; the whole fresh plant is used; gathered in June while in flower. How is the tincture prepared ? The herb is separated from the bulbs, and the juice pressed out; the bulbs,.with the addition of a little alco- hol, are pounded to a viscid pulp and also expressed. These juices are mixed, and an equal weight of alcohol is added. Two parts by weight of alcohol are poured upon the residuum of the expressed bulbs, macerated three days and pressed. The essence is mixed with that of the herb and bulbs, and stood eight days in a well-stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place, then filtered. Drug power, one-fourth. The tincture is clear yellow, slightly sweet- ish taste, changing to acid and has a strongly acid reaction. What other varieties of Ranunculus are there ? Ranunculus ficaria, Ranunculus sceleratus, Ranunculus acris, Ranunculus repens, etc. What is the general effect of Ranunculus upon the system ? It acts especially on the muscular tissue and skin, and its most characteristic effects are upon the chest walls, causing pains like pleurodynia. Its symptoms are espe- cially worse from change of weather. Give some general indications for its employment. Sensation as if painful parts were ulcerated. Aggrava- tion of the troubles in damp weather, and from changes in temperature. Name some diseases in which it may be employed. Dropsy from kidney affections, hemiplegia from apo- plexy, and in epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 53 What are the indications in the latter affection ? Relief of the symptoms from sweat and sleep. In what affection is it most frequently indicated ? In intercostal rheumatism, with a sharp stitch in the chest, much soreness, and a feeling as if the parts were pounded, worse from every change of weather. What is the action of Ranunculus on the skin ? It produces an eruption similar to herpes zoster or shingles, which occurs along the course of nerves; there are burning vesicles filled with serum and are associated with sharp, stitching pains. What uses may we make of Ranunculus clinically ? In delirium tremens, to calm the maniacal attacks, and in non-syphilitic pemphigus in children. RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS. Where do we find the pathogenesis of this remedy ? In Stapfs Additions to the Materia Medica. What is this drug, what part is used and when should it be gathered? It is the Celery-leaved Buttercup. The fresh herb is used and should be gathered when in fruit, but still green and untouched by frost. How is the tincture prepared ? Chop and pound the fresh herb to a fine pulp and enclose in a piece of new linen and submit to pres- sure. The expressed juice is then, by brisk agitation, 54 ESSENTIALS OF mingled with an equal part, by weight, of alcohol. Let this mixture stand for eight days in a cool place, and then filter. Drug power, y2. The tincture is clear, reddish- orange color, acrid odor and taste, and acid reaction. How does this drug differ from the preceding ? It possesses more irritating properties than the preced- ing. It tends to develop a vesicular eruption on the skin with tendency to form large blisters, from which exude an acrid discharge, making the surrounding parts sore. It differs from the bulbosus simply in the degree of its irritation. PULSATILLA NIGRICANS. Where do we find the original provings of Pulsatilla ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. See, also, Dunham's Materia Medica. What is the common name of this drug, where does it grow, and how do we obtain the tincture ? It grows in Central and Northern Europe ; its common name is the Wind flower, and our tincture is made from the fresh plant in the same manner as described under Aconitum. It must be imported. Is there not an American variety, and how does it differ from the European ? The American variety is called Pulsatilla Nuttalliana ; its characteristics differ very little from the Pulsatilla nigricans, which is the better proved remedy. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 55 Give briefly the general sphere of action of Pulsatilla. Pulsatilla acts prominently on all mucous membranes, producing a catarrhal condition ; upon synovial mem- branes, producing arthritic and rheumatic conditions. It is a great venous remedy, and in its action on the female generative system it is paramount. It is a great poly- chrest, and its characteristics are marked, enabling its use in all forms of disease. Give seven pervading characteristics of the drug. 1. Tearfulness; mild, gentle, yielding disposition. Changeableness and fickleness of symptoms. 2. Aggravation in the evening, after eating and during rest. 3. Relief from motion and in the cool, open air. 4. Paleness of face and chilliness, even with a sensation of heat. 5. All discharges are bland in character, and yellow or yellowish green. 6. Thirstlessness. 7. " Too late, too late, coryza in late stages, indiges- tion two hours late after eating, menses never on time, too late, nothing is on time." (Shelton.) Why is the Pulsatilla patient better from motion and in the open air? Because the sluggishness of the venous circulation is relieved by exercise and by cold, which causes the vessels to contract and the blood to circulate more rapidly. What is the mental condition of the Pulsatilla patient? A changeable disposition ; first mild, tearful and yield- ing, and then irritable, peevish and fitful. 56 ESSENTIALS OF How does this differ from Natrum mur. ? Natrum mur. has this mild, tearful disposition, but consolation aggravates, while the Pulsatilla patient seeks consolation. What relation does Pulsatilla hold to the abuse of iron ? It is an antidote to the abuse of iron, and holds the same relation to that substance that Nux vomica does to drastic medicines. What symptoms indicate Pulsatilla in chlorosis ? After abuse of iron and quinine, the system is relaxed and the patient feels worn out and she suffers from uterine and menstrual derangements. It will probably be the first remedy to use if the case comes from allo- pathic hands. What are its indications in varicose veins ? Blue, distended veins, with soreness and stinging pains. How does Hamamelis compare here ? Hamamelis is the better remedy for the soreness. What are the indications for Pulsatilla in cold in the head and catarrh ? In the later stages, when the cold is ripe, the discharge is thick, muco-purulent, yellow, and not excoriating; the blandness of the discharge is characteristic. Supposing that we have these same symptoms, but in addi- tion violent sneezing, what would be the remedy? Cyclamen. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 57 What are the characteristic discharges of Pulsatilla from the eyes and ears ? Yellowish-green, bland discharges are characteristic of the drug and indicate it in ophthalmias and otorrhoeas. What are the symptoms calling for its use in earache ? Sharp, tearing and pulsating pains, which are worse at night; earache in children. When should Chamomilla be given instead ? In nervous children who cannot tolerate pain, where one cheek is red and the other pale. What are the characteristic stomach symptoms of Pulsa- tilla ? Tongue coated thickly white, dry mouth, no thirst, weak digestion, fullness after eating and a sensation as if the stomach were ulcerated; there is a distress which comes on about two hours after eating, with a great deal of flatulence, which tends to shift about. If these symp- toms are caused by eating cakes; fat, rich and greasy food, then it is more strongly indicated. An important symptom of Pulsatilla is, " all food tastes as if saturated with salt." Mention three other remedies which have indigestion from eating fatty food. Ipecac, Thuja and Carbo veg. What drug has, as its great characteristic symptom, a sen- sation of a lump in the stomach like a hard boiled egg"i Abies nigra. 58 ESSENTIALS OF What is the diarrhoea of Pulsatilla ? Yellow, watery, greenish and changeable; worse after late suppers and after midnight. What are the principal affections about the male sexual organs calling for Pulsatilla ? Orchitis and epididymitis, where the testicle is re- tracted, enlarged, sensitive and dark red, with pains along the spermatic cord; especially useful when due to suppression of a gonorrhoeal discharge. Mention four drugs that should be compared with Pulsa- tilla in swelled testicles. Rhododendron, Clematis, Iodine and Spongia. What is the grand characteristic of the menstrual flow ? Changeableness both as to color and time, associated with colic and chilliness; late; scanty; suppressed after getting feet wet. What of the leucorrhoea ? Thick, yellowish-green and bland, like all Pulsatilla discharges. Mention the principal symptoms of Pulsatilla in the preg- nant state. Threatened abortion, changeable character of the labor pains ; faintness and oppression of the chest; retained placenta from too weak contraction of the uterus. What of the power of Pulsatilla to correct mal-positions of the foetus in utero ? It is claimed that by acting on the uterine walls, it stimulates their growth and prevents irregular develop- ment, and subsequent irregular contractions. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 59 What are the indications for Pulsatilla in milk fever. Breasts swollen and painful, with scanty, almost sup- pressed flow of milk, this is accompanied by the gloomy, tearful disposition. What is the fever of Pulsatilla? Chilliness predominates; fever without thirst, with oppression and sleepiness; worse about two or three in the afternoon. What is there characteristic about the rheumatic symp- toms of Pulsatilla ? Changeableness and tendency to shift about from joint to joint, their aggravation from warmth and their relief from cold. Useful in neuralgias also, which tend to shift about. What are some other drugs having wandering rheumatic pains ? Bryonia, Colchicum, Kali sulph. and Sulphur. CIMICIFUGA OR ACTEA RACEMOSA. Where do we find original studies of this drug ? In the North American fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. Ill and XXVII. Hale's New Remedies. HempeVs Materia Medica. Allen. What is this drug, what part do we use and when should it be gathered ? The fresh root gathered early in autumn. It is the Black Cohosh, black snake root or rattle weed, indigenous to the United States. 6o ESSENTIALS OF Describe method of preparing the mother tincture. Chop and pound the fresh root to a fine pulp, weigh. Add gradually two parts of alcohol by weight to each part of pulp. Stir thoroughly and pour into a well stop- pered bottle and stand in dark, cool place for eight days, shaking it daily. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, Yd. The tincture is deep olive green, almost opaque, the taste becoming acrid and then bitter, the reaction is acid. What is the resinoid of Cimicifuga ? It is called Macrotin, and has been used by some for its physiological effect; it is a brown, bitter powder ten times stronger than the tincture. What is its general action ? Cimicifuga produces many cerebral, spinal and pelvic symptoms, acting more prominently on females. Many of its symptoms point to hysteria and rheumatism; its general character is manifested by agitation, nervousness, sleeplessness and pain. Give the headache of Cimicifuga. A sensation as if the top of the head would fly off; neu- ralgic pains over the scalp; there is an aching at the base of the skull as if a bolt were driven from the base to the top of the head. There is also a sensation of waves of pain going over the head, often associated with intense aching in the eyeballs. What are its mental symptoms ? Depression; delirium tremens with visions of rats, mice, etc. A sensation as if there were a pall or gloom, or a horrible sadness settling over her—a feeling as if going crazy. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 61 What is the principal sphere of action of Cimicifuga and what are the characteristic symptoms therein ? The female sexual organs, especially in the pregnant state. The symptoms are pain going across the abdomen from hip to hip, seeming to double the patient up. Spas- modic after-pains, and a predisposition to abortion, with nervousness, weeping mood. Ovarian neuralgia, with other reflex left-sided pains. Distinguish between Cimicifuga and its twin sister, Caulo- phyllum, or the blue cohosh, in uterine symptoms. Both have the rheumatic diathesis, both have the hys- terical spasms, both have the trembling; the keynote of Caulophyllum, however, is rheumatism of the small joints, with uterine complaints, while the rheumatism of Cimi- cifuga is in the fleshy part or belly of the muscles. Cimi- cifuga produces persistent tonic contractions or spasms. Caulophyllum produces intermittent or clonic spasms fol- lowed by atony. Give indications for Cimicifuga in sciatica. Laming pains in left hip, pain becoming so acute as to drive him out of bed, better sitting up, relieved by press- ure. How do the rheumatic symptoms of Actea racemosa differ from another member of the same family, Actea spicata ? Actea spicata acts on the smaller joints of the hands and feet, especially the wrist joint, while in Actea rac the bellies of the muscles are affected. 62 ESSENTIALS OF CLEMATIS ERECTA. Where do we find records of Clematis ? In Stapfs Archives and in Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. Provings of the Austrian Society. What is this drug ? This is the Virgin's bower, a European plant; the tinc- ture is made from the roots and stems in the same manner as described under Aconite, and should be imported. What is our principal use of the drug ? In orchitis of gonorrhoeal origin, and when the testicle is indurated and hard as a stone and very painful. Compare it with Rhododendron. In Rhododendron the testicle tends to atrophy; there is a crushed feeling in the gland, and it is more useful in chronic cases; both drugs have pains which course up the spermatic cord. ADONIS VERNALIS. What is this remedy ? The Pheasant's eye, tincture from entire fresh plant. What are its uses ? It increases arterial tension, regulates the heart beats by lessening the frequency of the pulse and increasing the force of the cardiac contraction. It acts rapidly and in- creases the urine. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 63 What members of the Papaveraceae family do we make use of in the homoeopathic school? Chelidonium, Opium and Sanguinaria. OPIUM. Where is the pathogenesis of Opium found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. See also British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXII. Allen. What is Opium ? It is the juice of the Papaver somniferum, and we make our preparations from the gum of the black Smyrna Opium. What other varieties of Opium are found in commerce ? The Egyptian Opium with 7 to 15 % of Morphine. The Greek Opium with 10 % Morphine, and the Italian Opium with from 6 to 8 % Morphine. The Smyrna Opium, like the Egyptian, contains from 7 to 15 % of Morphine. Describe our method of making a mother tincture of Opium. The gum Opium dried and powdered is covered with five parts, by weight, of dilute alcohol, and stood eight days in a well stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place, be- ing shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, TV What are the alkaloids of Opium ? There are upwards of thirty alkaloids, among the most important are Morphine, Codeine, Apomorphine, Narceine, Narcotin, Thebaine and Meconine. 64 ESSENTIALS OF What is the allopathic dose of crude Opium? One grain. What is laudanum? An allopathic tincture of Opium; usual dose, 25 drops. What is paregoric, and what is its dose ? It is the camphorated tincture of Opium and contains Benzoic acid, Aniseed, Honey, etc., being in reality an elixir; its dose is up to ^ oz.; less in children. What is the allopathic dose of Morphine and the sulphate of Morphine ? Morphine, one-fifth grain; Morphine sulphate, one- fourth grain. What is Magendies solution ? It is a solution of the Stdphate of Morphine 16 grains to the ounce; 5 drops equals one-sixth of a grain of Morphine sulphate. What are some of the symptoms produced by Morphine? Nausea and pruritus. Extreme susceptibility to pain, so as to cause convulsions or twitchings and jerkings of the limbs. It produces tympanites, which might be mis- taken for peritonitis. What is our principal use of Codeine ? For the teasing night coughs of consumptives and for twitching of the eyelids. What is the allopathic dose of Codeine ? One-half to two grains. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 65 What are the homoeopathic indications for Apomorphia ? Vomiting of reflex or cerebral origin, in sea-sickness, and in the vomiting of pregnancy. What is the remedy to antidote the ill-effects of prepara- tions of Opium and soothing syrups, cough mixtures, etc., which contain the drug? Nux vomica. Why is it irrational and unhomoeopathic to give Opium for the relief of pain? Because it does not remove the disease, but the ability to feel — the consciousness of suffering — and thereby masks the affection, making the cure more difficult. What in brief are the general effects of Opium ? It acts upon the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic nervous systems, producing brief excitation, rapidly followed by depression and paralysis; hence symptoms of torpor and depression characterize this drug. Drowsy stupor, stertor- ous breathing, loss of consciousness; apoplectic states always remind of Opium. What is the treatment for cases of poisoning by Opium ? Emetics, black coffee, Faradic current, friction, use of stomach pump, artificial respiration, oxygen inhalations, the object being to keep the patient alive until the poison is eliminated.* *The Permanganate of Potash has recently been experimented with as an antidote to Opium and its salts, and it has proven to be of great value. Further experimentation will be required, however, to determine its actual worth. 5 66 ESSENTIALS OF What are the indications for Opium in apoplexy ? Rattling, stertorous breathing, a very dark red face, sometimes a tetanic rigidity of the body and paralysis; the darker red the face the more it is indicated. When should we give Opium in typhoid fever ? When there is profound congestion resulting from cerebral paralysis, loud, stertorous breathing, dropping of the lower jaw, hot sweat—a bad omen—high fever; sleeplessness, with acute hearing, clocks striking and cocks crowing at a great distance keep patient awake. What characterizes the constipation of Opium ? Complete inactivity of the bowels, absolutely no desire or urging to stool, the bowels become impacted with faeces. The stool consists of little, hard, dry, black balls. How does it differ here from Plumbum ? Phimbum has a stool of hard, black balls, but there is a constriction of the rectum, showing some intestinal ac- tivity. What is the cough of Opium ? It has a dry, tickling cough, which is especially worse at night and is relieved by a drink of water. CHELIDONIUM MAJUS. Where do we find the original studies of this remedy ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, and in the British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. 23 and 24. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 67 What is Chelidonium, when should it be gathered and what part is used? It is the greater Celandine, growing in France and Ger- many and in the United States. The fresh root, gathered in spring. How should the tincture be made ? Chop and pound the fresh root to a fine pulp. Enclose in a piece of new linen and press out juice. Mix with equal quantities of alcohol. Pour in well-stoppered bot- tle and stand for eight days in dark, cool place, agitating it daily, and then filter. Drug power, y2. The tincture is brownish-orange colored, smells like Apis mellifica, is acrid, has a bitter taste and strong acid reaction. What is the great characteristic symptom of this remedy ? A pain under the angle of the right scapula. What is the principal field of action of Chelidonium ? In affections of the liver, where there is a greal deal of pain and soreness in the region of that organ; jaundice; yellow tongue, taking the imprints of the teeth; bitter taste and craving for sour things. What is the stool of Chelidonium ? It is a bright yellow or clayey diarrhoea. How does Mercurius differ ? It has the hepatic soreness and tongue taking the im- print of the teeth, but it has also slimy stools, with a great deal of tenesmus—a never-get-done feeling. What are the chest symptoms of Chelidonium ? Stitching pains through the right side. Dyspnoea with oppression, and constriction of chest worse on right side. 68 ESSENTIALS OF Distressing pain under right scapula, associated with hepatic derangement. Dry and short cough. In chil- dren, where there is a capillary bronchitis or pneumonia with hepatic or bilious symptoms present, it is often indi- cated. The face is dark red, something like Opium of the same family, there is oppression of the chest, fan-like motion of the alas nasi, and one hot and one cold foot. The cough is loose and rattling, and the expectoration is not easily raised. What other drug has, as characteristics, a fan-like motion of the alae nasi, one foot hot and the other cold? Lycopodium. In what particular is the gastralgia of Chelidonium simi- lar to that of Anacardium, Petroleum and Graph- ites ? It is relieved by eating. SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS. Where are the provings of Sanguinaria found ? Materia Medica of American Provirigs. Hale's New Remedies. Allen. What is the common name, origin, what part used and when gathered? Bloodroot, indigenous to America, the fresh root, gathered when the seeds are ripe. How would you make a mother tincture of Sanguinaria ? Chop and pound the fresh root to a fine pulp and weigh. Add gradually two parts of alcohol, by weight, to HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 69 each part of pulp. Stir thoroughly and pour into well stoppered bottle and stand in dark, cool place for eight days, shaking it daily. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, ^. The tincture is deep orange-red, slightly bitter and acrid and of acid reaction. , What is its general action ? Sanguinaria is a right-sided remedy pre-eminently, and affects chiefly the mucous membrane, especially of the respiratory tract. It has marked vaso-motor disturb- ance, as seen in the circumscribed redness of the cheeks, flushes of heat, determination of blood to head and chest, distension of temporal veins, burning in palms, soles, etc. What is the sphere of its homoeopathic applicability ? 1. Nasal catarrh and polypi. 2. Sick headache. 3. Respiratory affections. 4. Rheumatism. 5. Climacteric disorders. Give its nasal symptoms. Great susceptibility to odors, which causes the patient to faint; burning and rawness in the nose, with fluent coryza which excoriates; nasal polypi which tend to bleed easily. Give its use during the climacteric. Flushes of heat, flatulent distension of stomach; leu- corrhoea, fetid and corrosive; menses offensive, profuse; uterine polypi. Breasts sore; palpitation; acne; burning in hands and feet. What is the characteristic sick headache ? Pains begin in the morning in the occiput, travel 70 ESSENTIALS OF up over the head and settle in or over the right eye. The pains are so severe that the patient can neither tolerate noise nor light, and vomits everything; the patient buries the head in the pillow or presses it on some- thing hard for relief. Temporal veins distended. Give three differentiating symptoms between Sanguinaria and Belladonna in headache. Belladonna has hot head, more throbbing, flushed face, and cold feet. Belladonna is relieved by being propped up in bed, while Sanguinaria has relief from lying down. Belladonna has not, so marked, the pain coming up over the head from the occiput; Sanguinaria is more useful in the gastric form. What are the respiratory symptoms of Sanguinaria ? Congestion of the lungs, bright red face and flushing of one or both cheeks. Burning in the chest; dry, hack- ing cough and feeling of dryness in the air passages. Oppression of breathing and a tenacious, difficult ex- pectoration, which is apt to be rust colored; there are also sharp stitching pains through the right lung. In what disease is it most likely to be indicated ? Pneumonia; always better when lying on his back; also phthisis florida. In case of purulent expectoration, when should Sanguinaria be prescribed ? When it smells bad, even to the patient himself. What are the rheumatic pains of Sanguinaria ? Sharp, stitching pains, with soreness and stiffness of HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 71 the muscles. Rheumatism of the right deltoid muscle, which is very painful. Give another drug having rheumatism of the right shoulder. Magnesia carb. What drugs have rheumatism of the left deltoid muscle ? Ferrum met. and Nux moschata. What are the members of the Composite family that we make use of in our Materia Medica ? Arnica, Artemesia vulgaris and absinthium, Carduus marianus, Chamomilla, Cina, Erigeron, Eupatorium per- foliatum and purpureum, Gnaphalium, Helonias, Lappa officinalis, Inula, Millefolium, Senecio, Taraxacum, Bellis Perennis and Echinacea. ARNICA MONTANA. Where do we find the pathogenesis of Arnica ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pur a, British Journal of Homoeopathy, Vol. VI., and L' Art Medical, Vol. XLIV. What is Arnica ? The Leopard's bane, a native of Central Europe. Tinct- ure should be made from the fresh root in the same man- ner as described under Hydrastis and Sanguinaria. It must be imported. Why is not the tincture made from the flowers, as recom- mended by some, as good ? On account of the Arnica fly, which lays its eggs in the 72 ESSENTIALS OF flowers, being apt to give them an irritating property re- sembling the effects of the Spanish fly. Do all pharmacists make their tincture from the root ? Sonie seek to compromise the question by using y$ blossoms and yi roots, thereby producing an unreliable article. What is the general physiological action of Arnica ? It produces conditions in the system quite similar to those resulting from injuries, falls, blows, contusions. It is especially suited to cases where any injury, however remote, seems to have caused the existing trouble. After traumatic injuries, over-use of any organ, strains; limbs and body ache as if beaten, bed feels too hard. On the skin it produces an acute dermatitis. What is the great characteristic of the drug ? A bruised, sore feeling all over the body; the patient feels as if he had been pounded. In what general conditions is Arnica a remedy ? In mechanical injuries, sudden wrenching of muscles from strains; hemorrhages from injuries; for injuries to the soft parts accompanying fractures, bruises, ecchy- moses, concussions of the brain and spine. When, in injuries, is Rhus tox. preferable ? Where the ligaments rather than the soft parts are in- jured, for it acts more on the fibrous tissues. When would Hypericum be indicated ? When there is injury to the nerves. It has been called the " Arnica of the nerves." HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 73 Give indications for Calendula in wounds. When the wounds are ragged and there is loss of sub- stance with great soreness and pain; it reduces inflamma- tion and promotes healthy granulation. When should Staphisagria be thought of? In symptoms traceable to surgical operations; smooth, clean cuts, etc. What is the remedy for injuries to the bones ? Symphytum off. What are the indications for Arnica in typhoid fever ? Indifference to everything; patients do not know or care that they are sick; go to sleep in answering questions; hot head, cool body and a bruised feeling all over the body; complain that the bed is too hard and toss about to find a soft spot; involuntary stools and urine; pete- chiae all over the body; ecchymoses and bed sores; later a condition of stupor in which the lower jaw drops. What are the rheumatic symptoms of Arnica ? Rheumatism resulting from exposure to dampness, cold and excessive muscular strain combined; the parts are sore and bruised; gout, with extreme soreness. What are the dyspeptic symptoms of the drug ? Throbbing headache and drowsiness after a meal; ten- dency to putrescence, foul breath, shiny tongue, belching of gas which tastes like rotten eggs; tympanitic disten- sion of the abdomen, foul smelling stool and a great deal of weakness. 74 ESSENTIALS OF What is the action of Arnica on the skin ? It produces a peculiar form of erysipelas—a dermatitis with much itching and soreness, dark blue in color. Boils with great soreness. What remedy antidotes the skin symptoms of Arnica ? Camphor. Why should Arnica be diluted before being applied exter- nally ? Because the tincture is resinous and not only liable to produce the condition above referred to in sensitive skins, but interferes with its easy absorption. BELLIS PERENNIS. What is this plant ? The English daisy. Tincture from the whole fresh plant. What are its uses ? The provings show it to be similar to Arnica in sprains bruises, and concussions. CHAMOMILLA. Where is the pathogenesis of this drug found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. VI. An excellent study is also found in Hartmann's Practical Observations. •HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 75 Where do we obtain this drug ? It grows in Europe, our tincture is made from the whole plant in flower, and in the same manner as de- scribed under Aconite and imported. What is the general action of the drug ? Chamomilla seems to act on the sensory nerves given off from the spinal cord, producing a state of excessive hyperaesthesia. This over-sensitiveness is accompanied by a corresponding mental state, a snappish irritability. It acts prominently also on the digestive tract, and is especially suitable for many complaints of children during the teething period. What are three pervading characteristics of the drug ? 1. The mental state, intolerance of pain, etc. 2. Aggravation by warmth. 3. Aggravation in the evening and at night. What are the great mental characteristics of the drug ? Crossness and irritability; the child is impatient and restless; wants to be carried about and petted; wants and cries for things and when it gets them it throws them away; children that are especially sensitive to pain, snap- pish, short and cannot be civil, consequences of anger. Mention two other drugs for the bad consequences of anger. Staphisagria and Bryonia. Give the indications for Chamomilla in the sleeplessness of children. They start during sleep, the muscles of the hands and face twitch, there may be colic, and the face is red, espe- cially one cheek. 76 ESSENTIALS OF What should be given if in addition there is delirium ? Belladonna. Give symptoms of Cypripedium in sleeplessness. Children awake in the night and are lively and full of play; this indicates impending cerebral trouble. What of Passiflora incarnata in sleeplessness ? It has proved useful in nervous sleeplessness. A clean tongue seems to be an indication. Also a useful remedy in convulsions and tetanus. What is there characteristic about the rheumatic pains ? They drive the patient out of bed and compel him to walk about; the pain almost drives him crazy. Three other drugs, Rhus tox., Ferrum met., and Veratrum alb., have rheumatic pains relieved by moving about; how are they distinguished from Chamo- milla ? They all lack the feverishness, excitement and irrita- bility of Chamomilla. What are the nasal symptoms of Chamomilla ? The nose is stopped up yet runs a watery mucus; sneez- ing and inability to sleep; a dry, teasing cough, keeping the child awake, or else a rattling cough, as if the bronchi were full of mucus. What other drugs might be thought of in children's colds with stuffed up nostrils ? Nux vomica, Sambucus and Sticta. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 77 What is the diarrhoea of Chamomilla ? Stools of yellowish green, slimy mucus, looking like chopped eggs and spinach, of foul rotten-egg odor, occur- ring in teething children, or after taking cold, accompanied by colic; the anus is sore, caused by the hot stools. When should Chamomilla be given during labor ? When the pains begin in the back and pass off down the inner side of the thighs, and when the patient is in- tolerant of the pain, makes a great fuss, is impatient and spiteful, the os being rigid. When is Chamomilla indicated in suppression of milk ? When it is the result of a fit of anger. CINA. Who first proved this remedy ? Hahnemann. Its pathogenesis is in the Materia Medica Pura. What is Cina, where is it found and what is its alkaloid? It is the Artemesia cina, an aromatic plant growing in Europe and Asia. Our tincture is made from the flowers, which are dried, powdered and treated as described under Staphisagria; its alkaloid is called Santonine, and it is poisonous. What is the general action of Cina and its alkaloid Santo- nine? It is principally a children's remedy, corresponding to many conditions that may be referred to intestinal irrita- tion, such as worms, etc. 78 ESSENTIALS OF What are the symptoms calling for Cina in worm affec- tions ? Sickly, pale face, with rings around the eyes; gritting of the teeth at night; canine hunger, or variable appetite; the child picks its nose and cries out in its sleep; jerking of hands and feet; urine milky. What are the mental symptoms of Cina ? Children awake in a fright, scream, tremble and can- not be quieted; they are proof against all caresses; are cross, irritable, nervous and peevish; they want to be rocked. EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM. Where are the original provings found ? In the Materia Medica of American Provings and Hale's New Remedies. First proven by Drs. Williamson and Neidhard. Transactions of American Institute, 1845. How many varieties of Eupatorium do we use, and what are they? Two; first, the Eupatorium perfoliatum, or Thorough- wort, or Boneset, or Ague plant, and the Eupatorium pur- pureum, or the Purple Boneset, both of which grow in low, marshy ground all over the northern part of the United States. From what part of the plant do we make our tincture, and when is the time of gathering? A tincture of the whole fresh herb gathered as it is coming into flower. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 79 Describe process of making the tincture. Chop and pound the whole fresh plant to a fine pulp and weigh. Add gradually two parts of alcohol by weight to each part of pulp. Stir thoroughly and pour into a well stoppered bottle and stand in a dark, cool place for eight days, shaking it daily. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, j4. The tincture is opaque, slightly orange-brown, tasting something like ginger. Acid re- action and odor of the plant. What is the principal homceopathic use of Eupatorium perfoliatum and its indications ? Intermittent fever. The chill commences about 7 or 9 in the morning in the back, accompanied by thirst, and there is intense aching in all the bones, as if they were broken; this is followed by heat and an increase of the aching, and this by a scanty or profuse sweat. Give a characteristic of the drug in these conditions that is even more characteristic than the break-bone pains. It is the vomiting. The patient vomits water or food that has been taken, or bile as the chill passes off. What would be the indications for Eupatorium perf. in influenza or la grippe? Great soreness and aching of the entire body; hoarse- ness and cough, with great soreness of the larynx and chest; a great deal of coryza and thirst, and drinking causes vomiting; the cough hurts the head and chest and the patient holds the chest with the hands. What other drug has this last symptom ? Drosera. 8o ESSENTIALS OF EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM. Where are the original provings of this variety found ? In Hale's New Remedies and in Hering's Materia Medica. What part of the plant is used, when gathered, and how prepared? The fresh root gathered in autumn is treated like the preceding remedy. The tincture is of a clear orange color, slightly bitter, astringent, of a terebinthic odor and an acid reaction. Give the indications for Eupatorium purpureum in the vesical irritation of women. Dysuria, frequent painful urging with either excessive or scanty flow of urine, which is high colored and con- tains mucus; there is also aching in the region of the kidneys. MILLEFOLIUM. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy to be found ? In Vol. IX of the New England Medical Gazette. A translation from Hering. What is Millefolium ? The common Yarrow or Milfoil. What part is used and when gathered ? The whole fresh plant gathered when flowering begins, excluding all old and woody stems. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 81 How is the tincture prepared? Chop and pound the whole fresh plant to a fine pulp. Enclose in a piece of new linen and press out juice. Mix with equal quantities of alcohol. Pour in well stoppered bottle and stand for eight days in dark, cool place, agitat- ing it daily, and then filter. Drug power, }i. The tincture is of a clear orange color, acrid taste, slightly bitter, odor like fresh plant, and acid in reaction. What is our principal use of this remedy ? In hemorrhage from any part of the body of bright red blood, and occurring after mechanical injuries. Haemoptysis, epistaxis, or hemorrhages from the uterus or bowels. How does it differ from Aconite here ? Aconite has anxiety; Millefolium not. What are the characterizing features of Erigeron, another member of the same family, in hemorrhages ? The hemorrhage is of bright red blood, and is increased by every motion of the patient. Give hemorrhage calling for Cinnamomum. Profuse hemorrhage from a strain or misstep; tendency to hemorrhages; frequent attacks of nose-bleed. What is the hemorrhage of Trillium pendulum ? Active or passive; threatened abortion, with a gush of blood on each movement, with a sensation as if the hips and back were falling apart; relieved by bandaging the hips tightly. 6 82 ESSENTIALS OF SENECIO AUREUS. Where do we find the original provings of this drug? In Hale's New Remedies. What is the drug ? It is the Squaw weed, and its alkaloid is Senecin. When should it be gathered, what part is used and how is the tincture prepared ? The entire fresh plant, gathered when in bloom, is treated in the same manner as described under Eupatorium perfoliatum. The tincture is brownish-orange, sweetish, then slightly bitter taste, and strong acid reaction. Give its principal use. In uterine irritation and disorders of menstruation, such as suppressed menses and dysmenorrhoea, with pain at neck of bladder. Give some indications for Senecio in menstrual suppression. In young, pallid, weakly girls, whose tendency is towards catarrhal phthisis; there is a dry, hacking cough, with profuse expectoration; they are sensitive to cold air, always taking cold. In these cases Senecio will often establish the flow and relieve the general catarrhal state. What is another characteristic of Senecio ? Tendency to hemorrhage from all the mucous mem- branes of the body, especially if accompanied with catar- rhal conditions, or dropsy from anaemia, in waxy, chlorotic girls, who have a tendency to hemorrhage. Vicarious hemorhages. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 83 ALETRIS FARINOSA. Where do we find records of this remedy ? In Hale's New Remedies. What part is used and how prepared ? The fresh bulb, treated like the preceding remedy, the tincure being orange colored, of bitter taste and acid re- action. What are the symptoms of Aletris ? Uterine troubles and leucorrhoea, with extreme consti- pation, great efforts being required to evacuate the bowels; also weakness of digestion. Patient is weak and tired. It is a " Bitter uterine tonic." HELONIAS DIOICA. Where are the original provings found ? In Hale's New Remedies and in the North American fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXII. What is Helonias and how is the tincture prepared ? It is the Unicorn root or Devil's bit, and the tincture is made from the fresh root, gathered just before flowering, and treated as described under Eupatorium. The tincture is clear orange colored. What are the grand characteristic indications of this remedy? 1. Loss of muscular tone. 2. Depression of the vital forces. 84 ESSENTIALS OF 3. Congestion of the mucous membranes. 4. Burning sensations. How is the loss of muscular tone shown ? By the dull backache, the tiredness, the tendency of the uterus to prolapse, hemorrhages and leucorrhoea. How is the depression of vital force shown ? By the dull, inactive mental state, fulness in the head increased by thinking, loss of appetite, a weary and drowsy feeling and tendency to chilliness. When should Helonias be given in uterine complaints ? When there is great soreness and weight in the womb, what Dunham termed a "Consciousness of a womb." Tired, aching feeling in the back and limbs, with impaired nutrition. Burning in the region of the kidneys. TARAXACUM. Where is the pathogenesis of Taraxacum found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Taraxacum? Describe preparation of tincture. It is the common Dandelion, and our tincture is made from the whole plant with root, gathered in April and May, before flower is open. It is prepared as described under Millefolium. The tincture is orange colored, bitter taste and of acid reaction. What is the great characteristic of the remedy, and in what class of affections is it useful ? A mapped tongue. Liver trouble, with soreness in the region of the liver, and bilious diarrhoea. Hahnemann recommended it also in glycosuria. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 85 Give some of the indications for Carduus marianus or St. Mary's thistle in jaundice and liver affections. Jaundice, dull headache, bitter taste, tongue white in middle with red edges. Nausea and vomiting of an acid green fluid; bilious stools, urine golden yellow, fullness in region of liver and stitching pains. What is Myrica cerifera ? The Wax Myrtle. Tincture from the bark of the root. What are some of the symptoms ? It causes a suspension of biliary secretion, resulting in jaundice; there are clay-colored stools and soreness in the region of the liver. Other symptoms are drowsiness with dull frontal headache, worse in the morning; yellowness of the eyes; scanty urine; tongue dirty, yellow; great muscular soreness and aching in the limbs. What are the uses of the different varieties of Artemesia ? Largely in nervous affections, epilepsy, spinal irrita- tion, partial paralysis, etc. ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA. What is Echinacea ? It is the Purple Cone Flower, growing in the South- western States. Tincture is made from the fresh plant including root. It was introduced into medicine by the eclectic school. 86 ESSENTIALS OF What are its chief uses ? It has not been proved, but clinical testimony shows its applicability to septic disorders, adynamic conditions, such as malignant scarlet fever, diphtheria and typhoid states. It has also proved of use in boils and carbuncles. What members of the Cucurbitaceae family do we use ? Bryonia alb., Colocynth, Elaterium and Momordica balsam. BRYONIA ALBA. Where are our chief studies of Bryonia found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, Austrian Society's Provings, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXV., HirscheV s Pharmacodynamics, Dunham's Materia Medica, and Hartmann's Practical Observations. Where do we obtain this great polychrest ? It grows along hedge-rows in Europe; the tincture is prepared from the fresh root, dug before flowering time, in the same manner as described under Aconite, and im- ported; its common name is Wild Hops. What is the physiological action of Bryonia ? It seems to act on all serous membranes and the viscera they contain. The general character of the pain here produced is a stitching, tearing, worse by motion, better by rest. Mucous membranes are all dry. It acts promi- nently on synovial and muscular tissue, producing arth- ritic and rheumatic inflammations and swellings. It espe- cially affects the right side. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 87 What is its general homoeopathic applicability ? A great polychrest, indicated in all forms of disease, especially when associated with catarrhal and rheumatic symptoms. Give five pervading characteristics. 1. Apathy, ranging from languor to torpor. 2. Relief from rest and aggravation from motion. 3. Sharp, stitching pains. 4. Relief of all conditions, except the headache and eye symptoms, by warmth. 5. The seat of any distress or irritation becomes sore and tender to the touch. Give in brief the indications for Bryonia in typhoid fever. Soreness over the body; tired feeling; every exertion fatigues; he has a dread of all motion; a splitting, ago- nizing, frontal headache, worse from motion; the face gets red towards evening, nose-bleed in the morning, preceded by a fullness in the head; the sleep is troubled and the patient dreams of business, and there is high fever; de- lirium; patient wants to go home. How is Rhus tox. distinguished from Bryonia in all affec- tions ? Rhus tox. has restlessness and desire to continually move about. What is the mental condition of Bryonia ? The patient is irritable and ill-humored, and there may be a delirium, in which the patient thinks he is away from home and wants to go home; he talks about his business. 88 ESSENTIALS OF What is the headache of Bryonia? An intense, dull, throbbing headache, pain in and over the eyes; greatly increased by motion. Splitting frontal headache, extending backward and down neck, shoulders and back. How do Silicea, Carbo veg., and Spigelia compare ? Spigelia has pain darting from behind forward through the left eye ball. Silicea has pain coming up from the nape of neck, through the occiput and so down upon the forehead. Carbo veg. has dull, heavy pain extending through the base of the brain from the occiput to the supra-orbital region. Bryonia is the only drug having sticking, jerking, throbbing headache from the forehead backward to the occiput. What is the characteristic thirst of Bryonia ? Intense thirst for large quantities of cold water at long intervals. What drug has thirst for small quantities at short inter- vals? Arsenicum. China is similar. What of the digestive symptoms? Food distresses the patient as soon as he takes it; it lies in the stomach like a hard load; there is a white or yellowish-white coating on the tongue; there is a faint weak feeling on sitting up. What is the constipation of this drug ? It is due to dryness, and the stools are large, hard, dry and brown, as if burnt, with no urging. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 89 What other drug has constipation due to dryness, and how is it distinguished from Bryonia ? Alumina: here there is a*complete inactivity of the rectum, and even a soft stool is expelled with difficulty. In pleurisy what would be the indications for Bryonia ? Sharp, stitching pains in the chest; worse from the slightest motion; patient often holds chest with the hands while coughing; there is apt to be fever, headache and also chilliness. What are its indications in pneumonia ? There are the pleuritic pains, the hard, dry cough, the scanty, tenacious, rust-colored expectoration, circum- scribed redness of the cheeks, and we have the physical signs of hepatization. Relief from lying on affected side. Mention a drug useful in respiratory affections that has aggravation from lying on left side, whether affected or not. Phosphorus. How does Aconite compare here ? Bryonia comes in after Aconite when the skin is not so hot, nor the face so red, nor the patient so restless, and the cough is not so dry and teasing; then, too, with Aconite we have the anxious expression of pulmonary congestion. Mention some other remedies with stitching pains in the chest. Ranunculus bulb., Kali carb., Rumex and Senega. What are the indications for Bryonia in rheumatic trou- bles ? Articular rheumatism with swollen joints, which are very sensitive to the touch; the slightest motion is intol- 90 ESSENTIALS OF erable; the joints are hot and shining, the skin looks as if stretched over them; external heat greatly relieves; it has but little tendency to shift about. What drugs have rheumatism which tends to shift about ? Pulsatilla, Colchicum, Caulophyllum and Benzoic acid. Is Bryonia a liver remedy ? If so, what are the indica- tions ? It is; there are sharp, stitching pains in the liver, worse from motion, relieved by lying on the right side; jaundice from duodenal catarrh or when caused by anger indicates it. Is Bryonia ever useful in diarrhoea ? Diarrhoea provoked by vegetable foods calls for it, or when overheated in the summer and aggravated by every hot spell of weather; it is worse in the morning on rising and moving around; the stools are pasty or dark green; involuntary discharge of thin stool in the night, while sleeping. What are the female symptoms of the drug ? Suppressed menstruation, with sharp, stitching pains, or vicarious, showing itself as nosebleed, or accompanied by the splitting headache of the drug; also suppressed lochia with this headache. What of its use in milk fever ? The breasts are hard and tender, there is chilliness, headache, fever, coated tongue, bitter taste and aching in the back and limbs. When should Bryonia be given in measles ? When the rash appears slowly, and when it is apt to run HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 91 a balky course, and when inflammatory diseases of the chest accompany. Dry, hard, painful cough. What are the relations of Rhus tox. and Bryonia ? They follow each other well, but are antidotal if given together. What is Asclepias tuberosa ? It is a species of milkweed, called the Pleurisy Root. Tincture from the fresh root. Give its characteristics. Intercostal myalgias, intercostal spaces tender. Sharp, shooting pains in chest. Worse from breathing. Relief from bending forward. The chest pains are similar to those of Bryonia, and oftentimes it will relieve when Bryonia fails. COLOCYNTHIS. Where are the pathogeneses of Colocynthis found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura and Chronic Dis- eases, Metcalf's Homoeopathic Provings, Monthly Homoeo- pathic Review, Vol. XII. What is Colocynthis ? It is a gourd-like fruit, growing in Asia Minor, from which we prepare a tincture ; its common name is the Bitter Cucumber. Its taste is intensely bitter. How is the tincture prepared ? The dried fruit, freed from the outer yellow rind is powdered coarsely and weighed. Then five parts, by 92 ESSENTIALS OF weight, of alcohol are poured on it. It is then set aside in a well-stoppered bottle in a co*ol, dark place for eight days, being shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, y1^. Give its general action. Colocynth develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. The nerves around the hip-joint are also a marked centre of action. What is its greatest characteristic ? A violent, agonizing abdominal colic ; relieved by bend- ing double and by pressing something hard into the ab- domen. How does the colic of Dioscorea differ from that of Colo- cynth ? The pains are apt to radiate from the abdomen to other parts of the body, as to the back, arms, etc. It is relieved by walking and throwing the body backwards. What other species of colic is Colocynth used for ? Ovarian colic ; sharp pains in the ovarian regions, re- lieved by bending double and by pressure. What is necessary for Colocynth to be of use in any form of colic ? That the nervous elements predominate over the in- flammatory symptoms. What mental conditions has Colocynth ? Disturbances caused by mental emotions, violent anger or fright, vexation or mortified feelings. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 93 Give symptoms of Colocynth in sciatica. Sharp, spasmodic attacks of pain shoot down the sciatic nerve to the feet; crampy pains as if the parts were screwed in a vise ; it is worse on the right side and tends to be paroxysmal ; relieved by warmth and rest; aggra- vated by motion. The nerves around the hip-joint and acetabulum suffer most severely. How does Gnaphalium compare here ? Intense pains along sciatic nerve, with numbness which sometimes alternates with the pains ; pains extend to toes. Rheumatic pains in toes. Give briefly characteristic indications for Kali bich., Kali hyd., and Phytolacca in sciatica. Kali bich. Darting pains in left side relieved by motion. Kali hyd. Pains worse at night from lying on affected side, and especially when of mercurial or syphilitic origin. Phytolacca. Pains darting and tearing ; aggravated by motion. What drug has sciatic pains worse while sitting, some- what relieved by walking, and entirely relieved by lying down ? Ammonium mur. ELATERIUM. Where is the original pathogenesis of Elaterium found ? In the Materia Medica of American Provings; Trans- actions of American Institute, 184.6. What is Elaterium ? It is the Squirting Cucumber. 94 ESSENTIALS OF From what and how is the tincture made ? From the fruit when not quite ripe. Proceed as directed under Millefolium. What are the chief homoeopathic indications for its use ? Watery, frothy diarrhoeas with copious, forcible stools, preceded by violent cutting in the abdomen, chilliness, prostration and colic; olive green stools, but always gush- ing. What drug is similar here ? Croton tig.; it has a yellow, watery, gushing stool, ap- pearing every time the patient eats or drinks. What is the unique symptom of Momordica balsam? Accumulation of flatus in the splenic flexure of the colon. What drugs of the Rubiaceae family do we use ? Cinchona, Coffea and Ipecac. CINCHONA OFFICINALIS. Where are the original studies on Cinchona found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXIV, Hughes' Pharmacodynamics. What special interest does this drug possess to the Homoe- opathist ? It was while studying this remedy that Hahnemann made the discovery of the law of Similia Similibus Cu- rantur, or nature's law of healing. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 95 From what does it take its name ? It was named after the Countess of Cinchon, wife of the Viceroy of Peru, in which country it was first discovered and carried to Spain. It is also known as China. What is its common name and what are the principal varieties of it? Peruvian bark, of which there are over fifty varieties; but three are common, the pale bark, the red bark and the yellow bark; the latter is called Cinchona flava, or Cinchona calisaya, and it is from this variety that we obtain our tincture, it being made from the dried bark. How is our tincture prepared ? The dried bark is coarsely powdered and the procedure is the same as described under Colocynthis. What are the alkaloids of Cinchona ? Cinchonine, Cinchonidine, Quinine, Quinidine and Qui- namine. What is the usual allopathic-dose of Quinine? From 1 to 30 grains. Give briefly the general action of Quinine. In small doses it stimulates, and in large doses it de- presses the activity of the cerebro-spinal system—hence its homoeopathicity to states of atony. Weakness, es- pecially from any drain on the system, is the general sphere of action calling for this drug. The element of periodicity also is most characteristic. Give the symptoms of the affection known as cinchonism. This is a name given to a group of nervous symptoms produced by overdosing with Quinine. The first warning 96 ESSENTIALS OF is usually a buzzing in the ears, with more or less deaf- ness, headache and vertigo, and dimness of sight. Heart's action weakened; sometimes an intoxication not unlike that of Alcohol is produced, followed by delirium, stupor, with difficult respiration and convulsions. What are the principal drugs to antidote the evil effects of Quinine ? Arsenic, Ipecac, Lachesis, Pulsatilla, Ferrum and Ver- atrum. Give the indications calling for Arsenicum. Profound prostration; patient is tired and languid in the morning; great thirst, swollen spleen, dropsical swell- ing and recurring neuralgias. What is the grand effect of Cinchona upon the blood ? It produces a condition of anaemia; a condition of blood- lessness, both in quality and quantity. What is the great characteristic in cases of debility ? Weakness, debility and diseases resulting from the loss of vital fluids, such as blood, semen, milk, or in exhaust- ing diarrhoeas. When is Cinchona indicated in hemorrhages? Dark clotted hemorrhages, from any part of the body, with coldness of face, collapse, gasping for breath, and the patient wants to be fanned; ringing in the ears. Does the Cinchona patient usually like cold air ? No; Cinchona patients are aggravated by drafts of air, and hemorrhage is the only condition where they want it. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 97 What other drug has a copious passive hemorrhage and where the patient wants to be fanned ? Carbo veg. What is a marked amelioration of Cinchona ? Warmth and a warm room. What is the headache of Cinchona ? Headache with violent throbbing of the carotids; head feels as though skull would burst; sensation as if brain beat in waves against skull. Anaemic headache. How does this compare with the Belladonna headache? The headache and throbbing of carotids so character- istic of Belladonna is due to hyperaemia, while under Cinchona it is an anaemic condition. Give the symptoms of Cinchona in digestive disturbances. It has a sense of satiety after a few mouthfuls of food, and a painful distension which is only momentarily re- lieved by belching; there is a sensation as if the food had lodged in the oesophagus behind the sternum; the food is apt to lay a long time in the stomach and finally be vomited undigested. The distension after eating a little is characteristic. What other drugs have this full feeling ? Carbo veg., which has relief from belching, and Lyco- podium, which has the symptom that after a few mouth- fuls there is a feeling as if a full meal had been eaten. What is the diarrhoea of Cinchona ? Painless diarrhoea, which is slimy, bilious, blackish, of a cadaverous odor, and mixed with undigested food, worse 7 98 ESSENTIALS OF at night and after eating, with rapid exhaustion and emaciation; the child is hungry and soon after it eats, its bowels move. Worse after eating and from fruit. What are two other drugs having an undigested stool com- ing on after eating ? Ferrum met. and Arsenicum. How does the stool of Phosphoric acid differ from that of Cinchona ? It lacks the debility of Cinchona. What are the symptoms of Cinchona in intermittent fever ? Restlessness before the chill, absence of thirst during chill and heat, but marked thirst during the sweat; dur- ing the chill wants to be covered, but has no relief there- from; during heat wants to uncover, but becomes chilly on doing so; sweat is profuse and debilitating; yellow, sallow face; no characteristic time, perhaps occurring more in the afternoon and evening; all stages well marked, anticipating chill every second day. During apyrexia patient feels well (Arsenic, feels sick and miserable). How does this differ from Chininum sulph. or the sulphate of Quinine ? Here the chills return with great regularity, clear in- termissions, regular paroxysms, nearly clean tongue and profuse sweats. When should Ipecac be given ? When the case is mixed up ; there is a short chill, long fever, a predominance of gastric symptoms, and marked nausea. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 99 Give indications for Cornus florida, another remedy useful in intermittents. Sleepy before chill; dullness, drowsiness, headache and exhaustion ; very weak between paroxysms,with diarrhoea and jaundiced skin. What are the indications for Cinchona in hectic or sup- purative fevers? Hot cheeks, patient nervous and prostrated, very sen- sitive, diarrhoea and copious nights sweats. When is Cinchona indicated in neuralgia ? Periodical infra-orbital neuralgias of malarial origin, where the slightest draft makes the patient worse. When is Chininum sulph. indicated in spinal irritation? Where there is great sensitiveness of the spine in the dorsal region ; the last cervical and first dorsal vertebrae are very sensitive to pressure. What is the action of Quinine on the spleen ? It enlarges it, hence may be useful in enlargement of that organ. What is the action of Ceanothus on the spleen ? It enlarges it, producing a persistent pain in the left hypochondrium, under the short ribs, with intense dysp- noea. Give symptoms of Grindelia robusta, another spleen remedy. Sore, aching or cutting pain in region of spleen extend- ing as low down as hip ; spleen large and tender ; sallow complexion. IOO ESSENTIALS OF IPECACUANHA. Where are studies of Ipecac to be found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, L' Art Medical, 1868, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XXVI and XXVIII. What is Ipecac ? A small shrub growing in Brazil, whose common name is Vomit Root, and our tincture is prepared from the dried root in the same manner as Colocynthis and Cinchona are prepared. What conditions does Ipecac powder frequently produce in pharmacists ? Conjunctivitis, and inflammation of the mucous mem- brane of the nose and bronchial tubes. What is its general action ? Its chief action is on the ramifications of the pneumo- gastric nerve, producing spasmodic irritation in chest and stomach. Gastric symptoms, especially a persistent nausea and vomiting predominate. Besides these, the symptoms of Ipecac reveal distinctly an intermittent character, and hence its great use in malarious states. What is the grand characteristic of Ipecac ? Distressing and intense nausea and inclination to vomit, and after vomiting there is immediate inclination to do so again. Constant nausea with a clean tongue is the watch- word. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. IOI What are the indications for Ipecac in headaches ? Sensation as if the bones of the head were crushed or bruised; there is an unilateral sick headache over one eye, with deathly nausea and very pale face; there is a drawn, nauseated expression about the mouth. Give the stomach symptoms. Intense nausea and vomiting, which are followed by ex- haustion and sleepiness. Troubles arising from fat food, pork, pastry, candy, etc. The stomach has a hanging down, relaxed feeling. What distinguishes it from Antimonium crud. in stomach troubles ? The tongue is clean, whereas in Antimonium crud. it is thickly coated white. What other drugs have a relaxed hanging down feeling at the stomach ? Staphisagria, Tabacum and Sepia. How is Pulsatilla distinguished in gastric troubles ? The distress in Pulsatilla comes on while the food is still in the stomach; with Ipecac it is while the stomach is empty; the tongue, too, with Ipecac is clean, in Puis. coated. What are the stools of Ipecac ? Green, bloody or fermented, looking like molasses, ac- companied by griping about the umbilicus, worse by motion. What is the action of Ipecac on the respiratory system ? In the nose there is a coryza; there is a dry spasmodic cough, ending in choking and gagging, and a tickling 102 ESSENTIALS OF which extends from the larynx to the extremities of the bronchi; coarse rales all over the chest, with violent par- oxysms of coughing and retching, face pale and great dyspnoea; incessant cough with every breath. How do these symptoms compare with Antimonium tart.? This has fine rales, very little cough, increased dysp- noea, weakness and drowsiness; the chest seems full of mucus, but they cannot cough it up. What are the symptoms of Ipecac in asthma ? Spasmodic asthma, with weight and anxiety about the chest; sudden wheezing dyspnoea, threatening suffoca- tion; aggravated by motion; the cough causes gagging and vomiting. What are the symptoms of Lobelia inflata in asthma ? There is a weak sensation in epigastrium extending up into chest; nausea; profuse salivation; great oppression of chest, relieved by moving about; sensation of lump in stomach. What is the whooping cough of Ipecac ? Convulsive cough, where the child stiffens and becomes pale or blue and loses its breath; great nausea and relief from vomiting. What remedy is complementary in whooping cough and convulsions ? Cuprum. What are the hemorrhages of Ipecac ? In haemoptysis, where the blood is bright and in gushes, with nausea and gagging. In hemorrhages of bright red blood, which flows steadily; nausea, etc. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. COFFEA CRUDA. Where is the pathogenesis of Coffea- to be found ? In Stapfs additions to the Materia Medica. From what is the tincture prepared, and what is the alka- loid of Coffea. From the unroasted beans of the Coffea Arabica. Caf- feine, and it is similar to Theine or that found in tea. How is the tincture prepared ? One part of the best unroasted Mocha beans is coarsely powdered, moderately heated, and macerated eight days with six parts of strong alcohol and then filtered. The residuum is then boiled down in a glass retort with 40 parts of distilled water, so far that its filtrate and the alco- holic extract mixed together make 10 parts by weight. Drug power, TV What is the general action of Coffea ? It produces a nervous erethism—over-sensitiveness, all the senses are rendered more acute, pains are felt in- tensely. What are grand characteristics of the drug ? 1. Great nervous excitement, excitation of mind and body. 2. Great sensitiveness to pain. 3. Sleeplessness from excitement. Name five remedies having irritability ; how may they be distinguished ? Aeon.—Fearful and anxious, dreads things. Aurum.—Suicidal irritability. 104 ESSENTIALS OF Cham.—Spiteful and uncivil. Coffea.—Wakeful and on the constant move. Nux v.—Sullen ; wants to be let alone. What are the head symptoms of Coffea ? Congestions, with excited state of the mind ; headache, as if a nail had been driven into the parietal bone ; worse in open air ; hemicrania. What remedies are often required for complaints from the abuse of coffee? Chamomilla, Ignatia, Nux. When is Coffea applicable in toothache and when Chamo- milla ? The toothache of Coffea is relieved permanently by hold- ing cold water in the mouth ; that of Chamomilla is only temporarily relieved. What is the sleeplessness calling for Coffea ? It is where the patient is quiet and sleepless, where the senses are all acute, hears distant noises with great dis- tinctness, the mind is active with plans and fancies, and the next day the patient is tremulous ; also where hyper- esthesia of the skin keeps him awake. As the symptoms of Piper methysticum or kava-kava are similar to those of Coffea, give them. There is buoyancy and exaltation of the mind and fullness of the vessels of the brain, followed by brain fag and dull aching in the head ; the mental symptoms are relieved by diverting the mind ; the patient is also very sensitive to external impressions. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 105 What drugs of the Apocynaceae family do we use in our Materia Medica? Apocynum can., Apocynum andros., Gelsemium, Olean- der, Vinca minor, Strophanthus hispidus, and of the Log- anacece, which is by some considered a separate family, Alstonia, Ignatia, Nux vomica, Spigelia, Woorari or Curare. NUX VOMICA. Where are studies in the action of this polychrest found ? \n Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, Hartmann's Practicable Observations, and Hughes' Pharmacodynamics. How is Nux vomica obtained ? Our tincture is made from the finely pulverized seed of the Strychnos Nux vomica, a large tree found in the East Indies, in the same manner as Colocynthis and Cinchona are prepared. What are the alkaloids of Nux vomica, and what is a peculiarity of Strychnia ? Strychnia and Brucia are the two principal ones. Strychnia is so intensely bitter that 1 part in 600,000 can be detected by the taste. What is the general action of Strychnia ? The motor centres of the spinal cord are powerfully irritated, and hence their reflex excitability is enormously increased; the medulla is also stimulated and the respir- atory centre is increased in activity, causing increased frequency and depth of movements of the chest; peristalsis is increased. It produces a condition very much like tetanus. 100 ESSENTIALS OF Mention three grand general characteristics of Nux vom, i. Thin, spare, irascible patients of a nervo-bilious temperament, with great sensitiveness to external im- pressions. 2. Ailments brought on by the use of drastic medicines, purgatives, sedentary habits, rich food, etc. 3. Tired, worn-out feeling in the morning on waking. In what class of patients is Nux most applicable ? In cross, overworked, fidgety business men of seden- tary habits; they cannot bear to be opposed; are irritable and irascible, easily put out; quick to act, those of a fit- ful temper and where there is a great disinclination to mental work. What is the headache of Nux ? Dull confused feeling, in the morning on waking, in the frontal and supra-orbital regions, and nearly always associ- ated with qualmishness and nausea; also a bilious occipital headache. Headaches of high livers; in those who use alcohol to excess, often associated with constipation and hemorrhoids. How does Pulsatilla compare ? Pulsatilla is better in the open air. Nux better in a warm room. When is Nux vom. indicated in cold in the head ? In the first stage, when brought on by damp, cold weather, sitting on damp steps, etc., associated with sneez- ing and- stuffed-up feeling in the nose. The nose is dry, very little discharge; the eyes water; there is scraping in the throat, and there is dullness and oppression in the frontal region; the symptoms are worse in a warm room and better in the open air. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 107 How does Mercurius compare ? It is similar in the rawness and soreness in the nose, and it is worse in damp weather. Compare also Arsenicum. The coryza is relieved by warmth and aggravated by cold, which is the opposite of Nux, and the discharge is very thin and burning. What is characteristic of the face of Nux ? It is a sallow face; or the false plethora produces red cheeks on a yellow background. What throat affections correspond to Nux ? Those of smokers, drinkers and preachers; there is a follicular rawness and scraping from overuse of the voice. What is the taste of Nux ? Sour, herby, metallic or bitter. What are the gastric symptoms of Nux ? Impaired appetite or abnormal hunger preceding an attack of dyspepsia, eructations which are painful, bitter or sour, a great deal of nausea, and the patient will often say: "If I could only vomit I would feel a great deal better." The stomach is sensitive to pressure; the pains come on about a half hour after eating; they start in the epigastrium and radiate in various directions. Name some drugs that have pains coming on immediately after eating ? Lycopodium, Abies nigra and Nux moschata. What drug has the symptom that three or four hours after eating the patient vomits ? Kreasote. 108 ESSENTIALS OF What are some of the causes of gastric troubles indicating Nux? Over-indulgence in spirituous liquors, overwork, sed- entery habits, high living. What symptoms has Kali bich. that somewhat resemble Nux? Dyspeptic troubles occurring in beer drinkers. What are the liver symptoms of Nux? Sticking pains and soreness in the liver, enlargement of the liver from alcoholic excesses, or troubles arising from drastic purgatives and allopathic dosing. What are the symptoms of Nux in colic ? Flatulent colic with desire to stool, and a sensation as if the intestines were squeezed between stones. What peculiar symptom does the constant pressure in the abdomen give rise to ? Sensation of weakness in the abdominal rings, as if a hernia would protrude. Has Nux a characteristic diarrhoea ? It has not; Hahnemann said that copious diarrhoeic stools were never produced by Nux vomica. Give the constipation of Nux. It is due not only to inactivity of the intestines, but to irregularity of the peristaltic actions, and this gives rise to the characteristic symptom, constant ineffectual urging to stool, and when the stool does occur it is incomplete and unsatisfactory, as if a part remained behind. How does Carbo veg. compare ? It has ineffectual urging, but it is due to wind, HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 109 What drugs have no urging to stool at all ? Opium and Bryonia. What are the hemorrhoidal symptoms of Nux ? Itching hemorrhoids, which keep the patient awake; bleeding piles, with ineffectual urging to stool. What are the urinary symptoms of Nux ? Painful, ineffectual efforts to pass urine, with scanty discharge and burning; strangury, dribbling of urine in old people from enlarged prostate. Give indications for Nux in sexual excesses. Frequent emissions towards night, backache and diffi- culty of walking. What is the backache of Nux ? In the lumbar region; worse at night when lying in bed, cannot turn over without sitting up, lumbago. What are the symptoms of Nux in the extremities ? Legs give out, hands and feet go to sleep, numbness and formication in back and extremities. Rheumatism of large joints and large muscles, with aggravation towards morning. Give the symptoms of Nux in intermittent fever. Chill begins in the extremities, with blueness of nails ; gaping and yawning, and aching in the limbs; thirst with the chill, not before it as in China, and as chill passes off the patient vomits; the fever is especially in the upper part of the body. Gastro-bilious symptoms predominate. Give sleep symptoms of Nux. Sleepy in the evening, falls asleep in his chair, and falls IIO ESSENTIALS OF asleep immediately on going to bed; wakes an hour or so before daybreak, dozes off and again awakes more tired than he was before going to bed, and with a headache. How does Pulsatilla compare ? The Pulsatilla patient is wide awake in the evening, but the sleep is sound and the patient awakes languid. IGNATIA AMARA. Where are studies of Ignatia found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, forg's Provings, Hartlaub & Trinks. What is Ignatia ? The seed of a large tree, a native of our Philippine Islands ; it is called the St. Ignatius' bean. The tincture is made from the bruised seeds in the same manner as Nux, Cinchona, etc. What are its alkaloids ? Strychnine is the principal one, and it contains more of this substance than does the Nux vomica beau. What is its general physiological action ? Ignatia produces a marked hyperaesthesia of all the senses and a tendency to chronic spasms. Mentally, the emotional element is uppermost. Hence its chief applica- bility in hysteria. It destroys the harmony of action between different portions of the organism and perverts the co-ordination of function. What is there characteristic in general about Ignatia? It is a remedy full of contradictions; for instance there HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. Ill is fever and no thirst, sore throat relieved by swallowing, sensitiveness relieved by pressure, chill relieved by uncov- ering, headache relieved by stooping, etc. What are the mental characteristics ? Changeable mood, introspective, silent, given to sigh- ing, melancholy with tendency to weep; it is a remedy full of disappointments, complaints arising from fear, jealousy. What is its use in grief? It is the chief remedy for the effects of grief; the patient has a disposition to brood over her sorrow. What is the remedy for the chronic or long-lasting effects of grief? Phosphoric acid. What are the indications for Ignatia in hysteria ? Great sensitiveness to external impressions, patients laugh and cry alternately, face flushes on emotion, spas- modic laughing, ending in screaming, globus hystericus, profuse pale urine, flatulent conditions, contortions of the muscles. What are the head symptoms of Ignatia ? Heaviness in the head as if congested, relieved by stooping; there is a pain as if a nail were driven into the parietal or occipital region; clavus hystericus; the head- ache ends in vomiting or in a copious discharge of pale urine. It is aggravated by smoking or smelling tobacco. What drugs have a sensation as if a nail were being driven into the occiput ? Thuja and Coffea. 112 ESSENTIALS OF What are the throat symptoms ? There is a lump in the throat and a sticking sensation, which is relieved by swallowing. What are the digestive symptoms of Ignatia ? Bitter taste in the mouth and regurgitation of a bitter fluid, gastralgia and hiccough, relieved by eating and smoking. Empty, gone feeling and great nervous de- pression; empty retching, relieved by eating; the patient vomits simple food, but retains such things as cabbage. Give the symptoms of the rectum and stool. Distension of the abdomen after eating and painful con- traction of the sphincter after stool. Violent stitches, which shoot from the rectum into the abdomen; itching about the anus as from ascarides. What is there characteristic about the urine ? It is very profuse and pale. What are the respiratory symptoms ? Dry, spasmodic cough in quick, successive shocks, as if a feather were in the throat; the more the patient coughs the more he wants to, and it is only stopped by an effort of the will; the cough occurs in the evening on lying down. What is the fever of Ignatia ? Partial in all its stages; the chill is not relieved by ex- ternal heat, and there is thirst with the chill, but none with the fever. What are the spasmodic symptoms of the drug ? Spasms from fright or fear, with pale face and twitch- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 113 ing of individual muscles; spasms of nervous women with- out maniacal symptoms; hysterical spasms and spasms of children. What is Curare or Woorari ? A South American arrow poison, composed of the juice of a member of the Strychnos family, and probably some animal poison. It comes in the form of a resinous ex- tract and is prepared by trituration. Do we make any use of Curare ? It has been recommended in the marked dyspnoea of emphysema, nervous debility and paralysis. What is Alstonia ? An Australian shrub; tincture from bark. For what do we use Alstonia ? Low malarial fevers; camp diarrhoeas of undigested food, when of malarial origin; malarial anaemia; debility dependent on lack of digestive power. GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS. Where are our original records of this remedy found ? Hale's New Remedies. Hughes' Club Monograph con- tains a complete study of it. N. A. Journal of Homoe- opathy, Vol. III. What is Gelsemium ? It is the yellow or Carolina Jessamine, a beautiful southern flower. 8 114 ESSENTIALS OF What part is used ? The fresh root where the diameter is not larger than a goose quill. Describe process of making tincture. Chop and pound the fresh root to a fine pulp and weigh. Add gradually two parts of alcohol by weight to each part of pulp. Stir thoroughly, pour into a well stoppered bottle and stand in a dark, cool place for eight days, shaking it daily. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, yi. The tincture is clear, slightly brownish orange color, of a pleasant bitter taste and slightly acid reaction, What is the general physiological action of the drug? Gelsemium centers its action upon the nervous system, producing various degrees of motor paralysis, and later, sensory as well; a depressed, nervous condition; languor and stupor are characteristic of the drug. It also lowers the action of the heart and lungs. Give five grand characteristics of the action of Gelsemium. i. Dull, stupid apathetic mental condition. 2. Great weakness, muscular relaxation and deep-seated aching. 3. Paralytic action on ocular muscles. 4. Low type of thirstless fever. 5. Complaints arising from emotional disturbances. How does it dilate the pupil ? By paralyzing the third nerve, which supplies the cir- cular fibres of the iris; there being no longer any resist- ance to the action of the radiating fibres, the pupil dilates. How does Belladonna dilate the pupil ? By stimulating the sympathetic, which supplies the HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 115 radiating fibres of the iris, so that they overcome the action of the circular fibres. When will Physostigma contract the pupil ? As this drug contracts the pupil by stimulating the third nerve, it will only contract the pupil dilated by the action oi Belladonna, and not that dilated by the action of Gelsemium. What are some other eye symptoms of Gelsemium ? It causes paralytic symptoms, such as diplopia or double vision from paresis of the eye muscles. Ptosis and strabismus; all from its action on the third nerve. What drug is useful for ptosis of rheumatic origin ? Rhus tox. What is the mental condition of Gelsemium? Dull, stupid and apathetic; ailments, diarrhoeas, etc., from emotional excitements, as bad news, fright, grief, etc. What is the headache of Gelsemium ? Dull, heavy ache with heavy eyelids. It commences in the nape, passes over the head and settles in an eye; worse in the morning; the patient is listless and stupid, the face is dark red, appears as if under the influence of liquor; there is also a feeling of a band around the head. Mention some other drugs having this last symptom. Iodine, Mercury, Carbolic acid and Sulphur. What are the indications for Gelsemium in cold in the head and catarrhs ? First stage, where there is fullness of the head, fever and chilliness; chills run up and down the back, with a n6 ESSENTIALS OF marked inclination to hug the fire; there is a watery ex- coriating discharge from the nose, and sneezing; there is a predisposition to take cold from any change of the weather, especially if the weather be warm and relaxing. What of the throat symptoms ? Aphonia from paresis of the muscles, sore scraped throat accompanying nasal symptoms; pain extends into ears; worse right side; post-diphtheritic paralysis. What are the characteristic respiratory and heart symp- toms ? On dropping asleep there is a sensation as if the heart had stopped beating, forcing the patient to move to stimu- late it into action. What is the diarrhoea ? Sudden, copious, yellow, cream-colored or papescent diarrhoea, which is caused from fear or fright or other emotional excitement; whitish or yellowish tongue. What other drugs have diarrhoea from fright ? Opium, Veratrum alb., Argentum nitr. especially chronic, and Pulsatilla. What are the male sexual symptoms of Gelsemium 1 Prostration and loss of tone in the sexual organs; cold- ness, spermatorrhoea without erections, impotence, invol- untary emissions resulting from masturbation; gonorrhoea in the beginning, with marked soreness at the mouth of the urethra; discharge scanty, little pain but much heat. What are the female symptoms ? Sensation as if the uterus were squeezed with a hand; neuralgic dysmenorrhoea, with scanty flow; aphonia and sore throat during menses. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 117 What is the chief indication for Gelsemium in labor ? Rigid os uteri from tardy dilatation; uterus soft and flabby; does not contract or expel; patient drowsy; pre- monitory stage of puerperal convulsions. Give some of the nervous disturbances of Gelsemium. Loss of power of muscular control, cramp in muscles of forearm; professional neuroses, such as writers' cramp, violin players' cramp, etc. Excessive trembling of all limbs, ptosis and other paralyses. The fevers of Gelsemium, what characterizes them ? Three Ds:—Drowsiness, Dullness and Dizziness; sore- ness of muscles and absence of thirst; great prostration and remission of symptoms. What in addition characterizes the intermittent fever ? The chill runs up the back; there is aching all over the body; the patient wants to be held so that he won't shake so; noise and light are intolerable; sweat is partial, but it relieves all the pains; copious urination also relieves. What of its use in typhoid fever ? Sore, bruised sensations all over the body; early stages, dread of motion, drowsy, red face. What are its indications in measles ? The catarrhal symptoms, great prostration, stupor and absence of thirst; itching and redness of the skin. What are the characteristic pains of Gelsemium ? Deep-seated muscular pains and dull aching pains. n8 ESSENTIALS OF APOCYNUM CANNABINUM. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? Allen's Encyclopedia and Hale's New Remedies. What is the common name, origin, and preparation used of this drug ? Indian Hemp, growing all over the United States. Tincture from the fresh root in the same manner as Gel- semium is prepared. The tincture is deep orange red in color. What is its general action ? Acts especially upon the kidneys, skin and serous mem- branes, giving rise to various dropsical affections. It de- presses the heart, slowing and weakening the pulse. What is its chief homoeopathic use ? In dropsical conditions, such as hydrocephalus and ab- dominal dropsies, where it is given as a diuretic; the principal indication is a copious yellow or brownish diar- rhoea, expelled with great force, and a weak, all-gone feeling in the abdomen; oppression about the epigastrium and chest. How does it differ from Arsenic and Apis ? It has unquenchable thirst. Arsenic wants little and often, Apis thirstless. The bloating in Apocynum is on the side on which he lies. Arsenic in the extremities. Apis under the eyes. OLEANDER. Where do we find the original pathogenesis of Oleander ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 119 Where do we get this drug ? We make a tincture from the fresh leaves of the Oleander nerium, a native of Europe, gathered when the plant is coming into bloom. Describe method of making the tincture. Chop and crush the leaves thoroughly and weigh. To every three parts add gradually two parts of alcohol, bringing the whole mass into a thick pulp by stirring. Strain through a piece of new linen. Stand eight days in a well stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place and then filter. Drug power, 3^. What peculiar symptom has this drug? Headache relieved by looking sideways. What is the diarrhoea of Oleander ? Thin, undigested stools; food that was eaten a day or two before is passed undigested. What is the chief field of action of Oleander, and give its symptoms ? The skin; an eruption on the back of the scalp and ears, oozing a sticky fluid and breeding vermin; itching, relieved on first scratching, but it soon becomes sore. As Oleander is quite poisonous what is the best antidote \ Camphor. VINCA MINOR. What is Vinca minor ? The lesser Periwinkle; tincture from the fresh plant, gathered at beginning of flowering season, treated like the preceding. 120 ESSENTIALS OF What is the principal use of this drug ? In eczema of the scalp and face; offensive smelling eruption which breeds lice; crusts form over the discharge, and the retained discharge is offensive and causes the hair to mat together, Plica Polonica. Mention two other drugs with crusts and scabs behind the ears. Nux juglans and Graphites. What drug has crusta lactea, with copious urine of an odor, like cat's urine ? Viola tricolor. What is Strophanthus ? A tropical member of the Apocynaceae family. Tincture from the fresh, ripe seeds. What are its uses ? It is useful in weak, hypertrophied irritable heart with tense arteries and a free discharge of urine Also, it has proved beneficial in alcoholism. SPIGELIA ANTHELMINTICA. Where do we obtain the original pathogenesis of Spigelia? From Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Spigelia ? A native of the West Indies; its common name is Pink root, and the tincture is made from the freshly dried herb, having been gathered when bearing flowers and seeds. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 121 What is the general action of Spigelia ? Acts principally upon the muscular tissue of eye and heart, and hence its value in rheumatic conditions center- ing in these organs. It is especially adapted to anaemic, debilitated subjects of rheumatic diathesis, and scrofulous children affected with worms. What are the characteristics of Spigelia in headache ? A neuralgic pain which starts in the occiput, comes up over the head and settles over the left eye, worse from noise, jar or change of weather, commencing in the morn- ing with the sun, reaching its acme at noon, and declining with the sun; there is also a sensation as if the head were open along the vertex. In what affections about the eye is it useful ? Ciliary neuralgia, pains radiate, cold feeling in the eye. What other drug has cold feeling in the eye ? Thuja. What are the indications for Spigelia in facial neuralgia ? The pains are severe, sticking and burning, and the parts swell and become very sore. It occurs more on the left side. How is it to be distinguished from Colchicum ? In Spigelia there is great nervous erethism and excite- ment and intolerance of pain, while in Colchicum there is a remarkable tolerance of pain with a general semi-paralytic condition, instead of nervous excitement. Differentiate briefly Spigelia, Arsanic, Platina, Chamomilla, Capsicum, and Verbascum in facial neuralgia. Arsenic: Fine, red-hot, needle-like pains darting from place to place. 122 ESSENTIALS OF Platina: Steady compression, with numbness, wants to rub the part. Chamomilla: Great impatience and aggravation by heat. Capsicum: Fine lines of pain; worse from external pressure. Verbascum: Pains are crushing, as if parts were between tongs, while under Spigelia the pains are shooting and piercing and the chief seat is about the eye. What are the heart symptoms of Spigelia ? Sharp, stitching pains in the left chest, shooting into arm and neck, worse by motion, pulse not synchronous with heart beat. On placing hand over cardiac region there is a purring feeling as when stroking a cat's back. What indications has the drug in worm affections ? Strabismus, jerkings with paleness of the face, blue rings around the eyes, faint, nauseated feeling with colic about the navel. What are our principal drugs from the Solanaceae family ? Belladonna, Capsicum, Dulcamara, Hyoscyamus, Sola- num nig., Stramonium and Tabacum. What is the general effect of the family as a whole? Most of the members of this family act prominently on the brain and have narcotic properties. BELLADONNA. Where are our principal studies of Belladonna found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, British Jour- nal of Homoeopathy, Vol. VI., Hartmann's Principal HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 123 Remedies, Transactions of the Homoeopathic Medical Society of New York, 1868, and in Hughes' Pharmacody- namics. What is Belladonna ? It is the Deadly Night Shade, grows in the south of Europe; the tincture is made from the entire fresh plant in the same manner as described under Aconite and im- ported. Whaf is its alkaloid, and what is the allopathic dose of the same? Atropine, dose, 1-10 to 1-60 of a grain. What is the general physiological action of Belladonna? It renders all the senses more acute or perverts them, irritates and inflames the brain, hence delirium, hallucina- tions, mania, stupor and insomnia are produced. It irri- tates the cortical substance and acts upon the respiratory centre. It also acts on circular muscular fibres. It has a marked action on the skin, mucous membranes and glandular structures, congesting and inflaming them. It is " a study in scarlet.'' What is the principal use of Atropine ? It occupies the purely neurotic sphere of Belladonna. Its principal use is as a mydriatic. Give five grand characteristic indications of Belladonna. 1. Pains gradually increase, suddenly decline and ap- pear elsewhere. 2. Painful spots are sore on gentle pressure, yet firm pressure is tolerated. 124 ESSENTIALS OF 3. Hot, red skin, flushed face, full, hard pulse, throb- bing carotids, wild delirium and hyperaesthesia of the senses. 4. Great dilatation of the pupils, photophobia and in- jected eyes. 5. It affects principally the right side of the body. Give a characteristic aggravation of Belladonna. Aggravation from jarring the bed, a symptom one should always note. Give the principal head symptoms. Congestion to the head, feeling of heat with red face, injected eyes, intense throbbing headache, the carotids throb, sharp pains so violent as to make the patient scream out. What symptoms are apt to be found here in children? The child bores its head into the pillow, and rolls it from side to side, dilated pupils, squinting, grinding of the teeth with bright red hot flushed face and throbbing fontanelles. What symptoms indicate Belladonna in delirium ? Visions, screaming out and desire to escape, full of fear and imaginings, sensation as if falling, and the patient clutches the air; sometimes a stupor, which, if aroused out of, they strike people, bark and bite like a dog and are very violent. In these cases of fever and delirium how is the skin ? It is hot, and on raising the bed clothes a hot steam seems to stream out; sometimes a hot sweat which does not relieve is present. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 125 Is the Belladonna face always red ? In summer complaints, dentition, colic, etc., where there is irritation of the brain, startings in sleep, it may be very pale. What are the eye symptoms of the drug ? Sudden pains and violent symptoms, eyes feel swollen and protruding, conjunctiva red and pupils very much dilated, eyes feel as if full of sand, desire to rub the eyes which relieves. Great photophobia. Give the ear symptoms. Severe boring pains in the ears, which come on sud- denly and shoot from one ear into the other. What is the characteristic tongue of Belladonna ? A white tongue with the papillae showing through it, the so-called " Strawberry tongue." What are the indications for Belladonna in sore throat ? Great dryness and bright redness of the throat, the fauces are inflamed, the tonsils are swollen and enlarged, worse on the right side, food and liquids are ejected through the nose on swallowing. What are the stomach symptoms ? Pain in the stomach, worse during a meal. Gastralgia, pains go to spine, not much thirst. What are the indications for Belladonna in peritonitis and inflammations about the abdomen ? Swollen, tense, sensitive abdomen, cannot bear the weight of the bed clothes, jarring of the bed aggravates, on raising the clothes the heat steams out. 126 ESSENTIALS OF What is the diarrhoea of Belladonna? Summer complaints of children with crying and scream- ing and suddenly bending backwards, diarrhoea from cold with slimy, bloody discharges and some tenesmus. In what urinary trouble is Belladonna frequently indi- cated ? Involuntary urination during sleep in children. What are the characteristic symptoms of Belladonna in the female organs ? Violent bearing down pains, worse lying down. Menses early and copious with cramp-like pains in the back. Congestive dysmenorrhoea with offensive discharge. Uterine hemorrhage, bright red and hot. What drugs have the symptom : Pressure toward the geni- tal organs as if everything would fall out, and how are they distinguished ? Belladonna: This symptom is worse when the patient sits bent over and when she walks, but is better when she sits erect or stands. Sepia is just the reverse; the symptom is aggravated by sitting up, still more by standing, and most of all by walking, while it is relieved by lying down. Nux vomica has the pressing down more in the back with irritable rectum, frequent ineffectual desire to stool, scanty evacuations and little leucorrhoea. Pulsatilla has the same symptom as Belladonna, and is aggravated by lying down, but heat also aggravates and the open air relieves; there is pressure on the bladder with frequent micturition. The leucorrhoea is thick. Podophyllum is similar, but in prolapsus it is only indicated when the rectum and vagina are prolapsed. (Dunham.) HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 127 What are the indications for Belladonna in labor ? Pain in back as if it would break, labor pains come and go suddenly and no progress is made; there is a spasmodic condition of the os which retards labor, the os feels hot to the touch. What are the respiratory symptoms of the drug ? There is tickling in the larynx and a dry, hacking cough, which is paroxysmal; dryness and tightness in the upper part of the chest, worse evenings, and at night; the larynx is sore and hot. What is the pulse of Belladonna ? Full and hard, or slow—especially in cerebral con- gestion. What are the rheumatic symptoms ? Cutting, tearing, lightning-like pains in the joints, pain streaks from the joint in various directions. Rheumatic stiffness of the neck from getting hair cut or getting head wet. When is Belladonna indicated in fever ? When there are symptoms of delirium and cerebral excitement present, and a pungent heat of the skin. What are the characteristic skin symptoms of Belladonna ? Bright scarlet redness of the skin. Erysipelas with bright red, rapid swelling of the skin, the skin is smooth, shining and tense, the pains are sharp, lancinating, sting- ing and throbbing. How does Lachesis compare in erysipelas ? The face is purplish instead of red, and the patient is drowsy and weaker. 128 ESSENTIALS OF What indicates Belladonna in scarlet fever ? Smooth, bright red rash, the cerebral irritation, the sore throat, the strawberry tongue and the swelling of the glands. What of the prophylactic power of Belladonna? Hahnemann discovered that Belladon?ia was a prophy- lactic in scarlet fever; and it has certainly been verified clinically. In swellings, such as boils and abscesses, when is Bella- donna useful? They are very painful. Swellings where there is throb bing, redness and tendency to suppuration. The rapidity of the swelling is characteristic. What are the nervous symptoms of Belladonna ? Neuralgic pains, which come on suddenly and disap- pear suddenly; lancinating pains, aggravated by motion. Convulsions and spasms in teething children, from repelled eruption, with red face, hot head, throbbing carotids, starting from sleep in terror. How does Stannum compare in neuralgia ? Stannum has pains that increase gradually and decrease gradually. What drugs antidote Belladonna ? Coffea, Nux vom. and Opium. STRAMONIUM. Where do we find the pathogenesis of this remedy? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 129 What is Stramonium ? It is called the Thorn apple, or famestown weed, and it grows about towns on deserted piles of rubbish and in waste places. Alkaloid Daturin. What parts are used in making the tincture and how is it made? The entire fresh plant treated as described under Aconite. What is its general action ? Acts mainly on the sensorium, giving rise to delirium and hallucinations and picturing acute mania. In other respects its action is also similar to Belladonna and Hyos- cyamus, from which it differs by its greater sensorial per- version. It has less congestion than Belladonna, never approaching a true inflammatory condition. What are its mental symptoms ? Wild delirium, with bright red face, eyes bright, wild and suffused; horrible hallucinations, objects start from every corner, animals spring up to terrify; there is great loquacity, the patient talks all the time, laughs, plays, sings, and prays; he desires light and fears dark; bright objects cause delirium, spasms and convulsions. How does the loquacity of Lachesis compare ? In Lachesis the patient continually jumps from one sub- ject to another. When is Stramonium indicated in erysipelas ? When there are brain complications, such as violent delirium, screaming out terrified. 9 130 ESSENTIALS OF What are the indications for Stramonium in asthma? In nervous asthma, where the voice suddenly gives out and takes on a higher pitch. Great sense of suffocation with tight feeling across chest; face becomes blue. What effect has Stramonium upon the urinary secretion? It causes suppression of the urine, and has been found of use in suppression of urine in typhoid fever. HYOSCYAMUS NIGER. Where do we obtain data concerning Hyoscyamus ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; British Jour- nal of Homoeopathy, Vol. VI. What is Hyoscyamus and how is the tincture prepared ? It is the Henbane, and a tincture is made from the whole herb gathered just before flowering or after the seed pods are formed and the summit of the plant still flowering according to the manner described under Mille- folium. The tincture is clear brownish color and un- pleasant, slightly bitter taste and acid reaction. It should be imported. What is its alkaloid ? Hyoscyamine which is chemically similar to Atropine. What is the general action of Hyoscyamus ? It disturbs the nervous system profoundly. It causes a perfect picture of mania, of a quarrelsome and obscene character. Muscular twitchings and spasms, with de- lirium ; weakness and nervous agitation are very marked. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 131 What are its mental symptoms ? Full of hallucinations and imaginings; imagines the medicine is poison, that he is pursued by a devil or an imaginary foe, from whom he tries to escape; objects look unnatural, the eyes are glassy; the patient talks and mutters all the time, and jumps from one subject to an- other; pupils are dilated and sleep is disturbed. Patient is jealous, obscene and talkative. Besides the above symptoms, which are mainly maniacal, are there any symptoms of Hyoscyamus which indi- cate the opposite or a stuporous condition ? There is sometimes debility and prostration; he an- swers questions slowly or irrelevantly; there is a quick pulse; sordes on the teeth; snoring, breathing and drop- ping of the lower jaw; there is a constant picking at the bed clothes and at objects in the air. What are the symptoms of Hyoscyamus in nymphomania? The patient acts silly and idiotic; is lascivious and lewd; throws the bed clothes off and makes lewd and ridiculous gestures. Persists in stripping herself and uncovering genitals. It is also a remedy for jealousy. What is the cough of Hyoscyamus ? Cough which is aggravated lying down at night and re- lieved by sitting up; aggravated from eating, drinking and talking; cough from an elongated uvula. How does Conium compare ? It has a cough at night aggravated by lying down; but it is caused by a dry spot sensation in the larynx, and the patient has to sit up. Worse when patient retires. r32 ESSENTIALS OF What drugs have a cough relieved by lying down and ag. gravated by sitting up ? Ferrum met. and Manganum. Give the indications of Hyoscyamus in sleeplessness in children. They twitch and scream out in their sleep as if fright- ened, the brain is full of bewildering images. What are the convulsive symptoms of Hyoscyamus ? Epileptic spasms with jerking, twitching and frothing at the mouth followed by sleep; patient bites his tongue. What is there characteristic of the stools of Hyoscyamus? They are involuntary in low delirious conditions. DULCAMARA. Where are the original provings of Dulcamara found? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura and the Chronic Diseases. What is Dulcamara ? It is the Bitter sweet, an indigenous shrub. (Not the climbing Bitter sweet, which is Celastrus.) What part is used in making the tincture and how is the same prepared ? The fresh green branches, that are still pliant, and their leaves, gathered just as the plant is budding to blossom, is treated in the same manner as Hyoscyamus. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 133 What is the general action of Dulcamara ? It has a specific relation to the skin, glands and digest- ive organs; also acts on mucous membranes and muscular tissue, producing catarrhal and rheumatic complaints. What is the distinguishing aggravation ? From cold, damp weather, and from sudden changes to cold, and affections so brought on or made worse. Differentiate Dulcamara from Rhus tox. Both have relief from motion, aggravation from rest, and from cold, wet applications. Dulcamara is irritable, Rhus anxious and depressed. In Dulcamara the swollen glands are painless, in Rhus painful. In Dulcamara the menses are late, scanty and too short. In Rhus too soon, profuse and long. Dulcamara worse before midnight, Rhus worse all night. What is its effect on the nervous system ? Paralysis from lying on the damp ground; paralysis of the bladder or of any part of the body which is brought on or made worse by damp weather. What are the characteristics of the female organs ? Suppressed menses from damp weather, and a rash on the skin just previous to menstruation. What other effect has it on the skin ? It produces an eruption of large wheals, and it is useful in such if brought on by digestive troubles with aggrava- tion from cold air. What is the diarrhoea ? Yellow, watery diarrhoea in damp weather, or in sum- 134 ESSENTIALS OF mer, when the weather suddenly cools; mucous, green or changeable stools of sour odor. Diarrhoea from repelled eruptions. TABACUM. Where is the original homceopathic pathogenesis of Tabacum? In Hartlaub and Trink's Materia Medica, Vol. III. What preparation of Tobacco do we use ? A tincture from the dried leaves of the genuine Havana Tobacco. How is it prepared ? The dried leaves are cut up and covered with five parts, by weight, of alcohol, placed in well stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place for eight days, being shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, y^. The tincture is clear brown of penetrating odor. What is the alkaloid of Tobacco ? Nicotine. What is the general action of this drug ? Acts especially on the medulla and pneumogastric nerve, producing relaxation and paralysis of the involun- tary muscular system. Precordial oppression, nausea, vertigo, death-like pallor, icy coldness and sweat, nervous tremor and debility are some of the results of its action. What are a few of its chief characteristics ? i. Deathly nausea, giddiness and vomiting. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 135 2. Icy coldness and cold sweat. 3. Intermittent pulse and precordial oppression with palpitation. What are the remedies for dyspepsia caused by Tobacco ? Sepia and Ignatia. What for the impotence caused by the drug ? Lycopodium. What remedy is said to cause disgust for Tobacco ? Plantago major. What drug has bad taste and headache in the morning from smoking ? Nux vomica. CAPSICUM. Where is the original pathogenesis of Capsicum found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. How do we prepare this remedy ? A tincture is made from the dried fruit of the Red Pepper, in precisely the same manner as described under Tabacum. What is its general action, and how does it differ from the other members of the Solanaceae family ? It has many more irritating properties, and affects especially the mucous membranes, chiefly of the alimen- tary canal. It seems to suit especially persons of lax fibre and weak muscles. Recent observers assert that the long continued use of the red or Spanish pepper causes cirrhosis of the liver and kidneys. X36 ESSENTIALS OF What are the ear symptoms of Capsicum ? Chronic otorrhoea and acute median otitis when the mastoid cells are involved and there is swelling of the bones behind the ears, sensitive to touch. What are the indications for Capsicum in sore throat ? Sore throat of smokers and drinkers with burning, and relaxed uvula, throat sore and contracted even when not swallowing. What are the chill symptoms of Capsicum ? The chill commences in the back with thirst, but drink- ing causes shivering, associated with pain in the back and limbs. What are the stools ? Small and frequent with burning and tenesmus, slimy with thirst, yet drinking causes shivering. Soreness of anus. What are the members of the Leguminoseae family that we employ in Homoeopathy ? Baptisia, Dolichos, Melilotus, Physostigma and Robinia. PHYSOSTIGMA. Where is the proving of Physostigma found ? In the transactions of the American Institute of Hornet- opathy for 1874. What is Physostigma ? It is the Calabar bean, and the tincture is made from HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 137 the pulverized bean in the same manner as the Nux vomica or Ignatia tincture is made. What is its alkaloid and its principal use ? Eserin or Physostigmin. It produces a specific contrac- tion of the pupil. Dose, 1-60 of a grain in solution, ap- plied locally. What is its general action ? It irritates the fibres of the third nerve, producing con- traction of the pupil and spasm of accommodation. It acts powerfully on the spinal cord, producing motor paralysis. In what diseases do we sometimes find it indicated ? Spinal irritation, tetanus and trismus or lockjaw, but its use in diseases of the eye such as spasm of the ciliary muscle, myopia, etc., is most important. Post diphtheritic paralysis. BAPTISIA TINCTORIA. Where are the original studies in Baptisia found ? In North American fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. V. and VII.; Hale's New Remedies; Monthly Homceo- pathic Review, 1872. What is Baptisia ? It is the Wild Indigo. What part is used and ho w is the tincture prepared ? The fresh root with its bark. The tincture is prepared in the same manner as described under Gelsemium. 138 ESSENTIALS OF What is its general action ? The influence of this drug is shown by its effects on the blood, where it sets up a disorganizing process, tending to putrescence, similar to that seen in low fevers. It pro- duces great prostration, and also ulceration of the mucous membranes. In what disease do we find it most indicated and what are its indications ? Typhoid conditions. The patient's mind wanders; he is restless and disturbed; he cannot sleep, and he thinks he is double or scattered about and he must move to get his pieces together again; there is great prostration; the back and limbs ache, and the patient feels bruised and tired all over; he is weak and faint. How does the face look ? It has a heavy, besotted look, as if drunken; the eyes are stupid and heavy. What other symptoms would still further indicate Baptisia in typhoid fever ? High temperature and pulse, tenderness in the ilio- coecal region, yellow offensive stools, patient may be in a stupor and fall asleep while answering questions; brown, dark streak through the center of the tongue; all exhala- tions are offensive, sordes on the teeth, fetid breath, offensive urine and sweat. How does Gelsemium compare with Baptisia in typhoid fever ? i. Both have muscular soreness and prostration. 2. Both have drowsiness and nervous excitement. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 139 3. Both have feeling of expansion as if head and body were large. 4. Both have afternoon exacerbation of fever. The difference is simply one of intensity, Gelsemium being milder. How does Rhus tox. compare ? The restlessness in Rhus is to relieve pain, and there is a triangular red tip to the tongue, and the discharges are not so offensive as under Baptisia. What are the indications for Baptisia in sore throat ? Solids cause gagging; excessive putridity, ulcerations with an excessively offensive odor from the mouth and throat. What is Dolichos, another member of this same family ? The Cow-itch. The tincture is prepared from the hairs of the pods. What is our use of Dolichos ? A violent itching all over the body without any visible eruption; useful in intense itching of jaundice, which is worse at night. What is Robinia ? The Yellow Locust. Tincture from the bark of the fresh young twigs. What is the chief characteristic symptom of Robinia ? Acid dyspepsia with weight in the stomach and eructa- tions of a sour fluid; intensely acid vomiting, it sets the teeth on edge. r4° ESSENTIALS OF What is Melilotus alba ? The White Sweet Clover. Tincture from the fresh flowers. What is our chief use of Melilotus alba ? In a violent congestive headache, where it seems as if the brain would burst through the forehead with throb- bing almost as violent as under Glonoine; sick headache relieved by nose bleed. It is useful also in certain at- tacks of acute insanity. What members of the Anacardiaceae family do we employ in our Materia Medica ? Anacardium orientate, Anacardium occidentale, Como- cladia dentata, Rhus toxicodendron, Rhus glabra, Rhus radicans and Rhus venenata. What is characteristic of this whole family ? They all poison the skin, producing an erythema, end- ing with erysipelas. ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE. Where is the original pathogenesis of this remedy ? In Stapfs Archives, and in the Chronic Diseases of Hahnemann, New Materia Medica of Drs. Marcy and Peters. What is this variety of Anacardium ? It is the Marking Nut, a native of the East Indies, and a tincture is made from the fresh seed. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 141 What is its general action ? It depresses the nervous system, producing symptoms of cerebral weakness and general nerve prostration. It also acts powerfully on the skin, producing an active in- flammation and vesicular and pustular eruption. What are the characteristic mental symptoms of Ana- cardium ? Loss of memory; imagines that he hears voices afar off, and there is a characteristic sensation as if the patient had two wills, one urging him on to do what the other forbids; very irritable; irresistible desire to curse and swear. What is the characteristic sensation of Anacardium ? A sensation of a plug in various parts of the body, as in the head, abdomen, rectum, anus, etc. Give the stomach symptoms of Anacardium. Faint feeling in the stomach, extending to the spine, one or two hours after eating. Tasteless or sour eruc- tations. All symptoms are relieved by eating, but they return and continue until the patient eats again; violent gastralgia and urging to stool, which passes off on going to stool. What other drugs have relief from eating ? Graphites, Chelidonium and Petroleum. What is the stool of Anacardium ? There is a sensation of a plug in the rectum, it seems powerless to expel the stool; even a soft stool is expelled with difficulty. What is the action of Anacardium upon the skin ? Intense itching and pustular eruptions; part swollen, H2 ESSENTIALS OF with burning pains. Wheals exuding a viscid, yellowish fluid. Warty excrescences, with thickened epidermis. What is our use of Anacardium occidentale or the Cashew nut? In a vesicular eruption on the skin, which is umbili- cated and which itches terribly. Where does Comocladia dentata grow ? In Cuba. Tincture from the fresh bark. What is our principal use of Comocladia? It has many symptoms on the skin similar to Rhus tox., but its peculiar symptom is a pain in the right eye as if it were pushed out of the head; worse near a warm stove. RHUS TOXICODENDRON. Where are studies of Rhus tox. to be found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; American Homoeopathic Review, Vol. I; Hughes' Pharmacodynamics. What is Rhus tox ? It is the common three-leaved poison Ivy, the middle leaf being stalked. What part is used, when gathered and how is the tincture prepared ? The fresh leaves collected after sunset on cloudy, sul- try days from shady places, in May and June before the period of flowering. The tincture is prepared in the same manner as that of Gelsemium. It is of dark brown color, of biting and astringent taste and strong acid re- action. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 143 What are some other varieties of Rhus ? Rhus radicans, which is the same as Rhus tox., being a creeping variety clinging to trees. Rhus glabra, or the common Sumach, less poisonous. Rhus venenata, very poisonous and large, growing in swamps, poison elder, or swamp dogwood. Leaves 5 to 12 inches long with 6 to 13 leaflets. Rhus diversiloba, or Californica, or the poison Oak. Rhus aromatica, an aromatic species. Distinguished from Rhus tox. by red berries. Is non-poisonous, useful in enuresis. What are the characteristics of the whole family ? They all produce an intense irritation of the skin, from mere itching redness to erysipelatous inflammation, with vesicles and pustules. Mention five drugs which antidote the poison of the Rhus. 1. Anacardium orientate. Large watery blisters on non-inflamed base with swelling of various joints. 2. Croton tiglium. Fine vesicular rash or small boils. 3. Grindelia robusta. 4. Apis mellifica. 5. Cypripedium pubescens. Give the general action of Rhus tox. It affects powerfully the skin, mucous membranes and fibrous tissue. It also produces symptoms very like those found in low types of fever. It is also the remedy for sprains, strains, overlifting and ill effects of getting wet. What is its grand prevailing characteristic ? Aggravation from rest and relief from motion. 144 ESSENTIALS OF What is the peculiar head symptom of Rhus ? Headache as if a board were strapped on the forehead; vertigo, with heaviness in the limbs, in the aged. Aching in occipital protuberances and soreness of scalp. Give eye symptoms. Conjunctivitis and iritis, when of traumatic or rheu- matic origin, with severe pains worse at night; scrofulous ophthalmia and orbital cellulitis; ptosis and stiffness of the lids in rheumatic subjects. (Edematous swelling and acrid discharge. What other drugs have this stiffness of the lids? Causticum, Gelsemium and Kalmia. What symptoms have we about the jaw? It cracks on every chewing motion and dislocates easily. What is the characteristic tongue of Rhus ? It is cracked and coated, all except a triangular space at the tip, which is very red. In what disease about the throat is it often indicated ? Mumps or swelling of the parotid glands, with sticking pains when swallowing; they are dark red and worse on the left side. What is the diarrhoea of Rhus ? A bloody, slimy diarrhoea, or an involuntary stool of cadaverous odor in typhoid fever. What are its symptoms in the respiratory system? It is useful in influenza, with aching in the bones, sneezing and coughing; dry cough; bronchial coughs of old people; typhoid pneumonia. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 145 In what heart affection is Rhus indicated ? Uncomplicated hypertrophy of the heart from over-ex- ertion, with a sense of numbness in the left arm and shoulder. What other drugs have numbness of the left arm with heart troubles ? Actea rac, Aconite and Kalmia. What are the rheumatic symptoms of Rhus and what tissues does it act on specially ? On the fibrous tissues, aponeuroses, ligaments and tendons of muscles. The great keynote for Rhus in rheumatism is the relief from motion and the aggravation in damp weather; patients cannot bear cold air; the pain and stiffness is worse on commencing to move, but con- tinued motion relieves; warmth also ameliorates. In what other affections of these tissues is Rhus useful ? Wrenching, sprains or over-exertion of the same. How does Causticum compare ? In Causticum the restlessness occurs only at night, whereas Rhus is restless all the time. How does Arnica compare here ? Arnica acts more on the muscular tissue than on the ligaments; there is great soreness of the muscles. Compare also Rhododendron. Worse from changes of weather, especially cold; aggra- vation from rest, but the keynote is aggravation before a storm. 10 l¥> ESSENTIALS OF Give the indications for Rhus in lumbago. Pain in back on attempting to rise; rheumatic pains in the back and stiff neck from sitting in a draft; the lum- bago is a condition which may not be relieved by motion and still indicate Rhus. What drugs have backache worse while sitting ? Cobalt and Zincum. What in brief are the symptoms that would indicate Rhus in typhoid fever ? Mild delirium, with desire to escape; great restlessness, with apparent relief from motion; answers questions slowly; frontal headache; dry, brown, cracked or red tongue, with triangular red tip; yellowish, brown, cadaverous and sometimes involuntary diarrhoea; pains in the limbs and a tympanitic abdomen. Hydroa on upper lip. What is the characterizing indication for Rhus in inter- mittent fever ? A dry, teasing cough during the chill, and hydroa. What are the skin symptoms of Rhus ? It produces a vesicular eruption, accompanied by oedema, with burning, itching and tingling. Blistering herpes. Cold air not tolerated. What variety of erysipelas does it correspond to ? The vesicular variety, where the skin looks dark and is covered with vesicles. When should Rhus be given in scarlet fever ? When the child is drowsy, restless, has a red and smooth tongue, oedematous fauces and enlarged glands; HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 147 eruption does not come out well and is miliary; great depression and weakness. How does Ailanthus compare here ? The rash is dark-bluish, the throat is swollen, there is an acrid nasal discharge, and the child is drowsy and stupid. Give indications for Rhus in cellulitis and carbuncle. There is formation of pus, intense pain and dark red swelling, with the general prostration of the remedy. It is one of our best remedies in septicaemia. What remedy complements, and what remedy is inimical to Rhus ? Bryonia complements and Apis is inimical. What members of the Berberidaceae family do we use in our Materia Medica ? Berberis vulgaris, Caulophyllum thalictroides and Podo- phyllum peltatum. BERBERIS VULGARIS. Where do we find the original pathogenesis of Berberis ? British fournal of Homceopathy, Vol. XXXIII.; Ameri- can Homoeopathic Review, Vol. VI. What is Berberis vulgaris ? It is the Barberry, our tincture coming from the bark of the fresh root. Prepare in the same manner as de- scribed under Sanguinaria. 148 ESSENTIALS OF Give its general action. Acts principally upon the kidneys, bladder and liver. It is called for when the renal and vesical symptoms are prominent. The lumbar region is very painful—pain radiates in all directions. What are the kidney symptoms of Berberis ? Sticking, tearing pains in the renal region; worse from deep pressure. The pains extend down the back, and down the ureters into the bladder; the back feels stiff and numb and the pains radiate from the kidneys. Continue and give its bladder symptoms. Cutting in the bladder, extending down the urethra; burning pain on urinating; the urine is yellow, turbid and flocculent, with whitish or red sediment; tearing pains in the bladder. What are the indications for Berberis in liver troubles? Sticking pains under the ribs and pains which go from the liver to the abdomen; bilious colic, with gall stones and jaundice. PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM. Where are our original studies of this important remedy? In the Materia Medica of American Provings and Hale's New Remedies. What is Podophyllum ? It is the May apple or Mandrake ; its alkaloid is Podo- phyllin. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 149 What part do we use, when gathered and how is the tincture prepared ? The fresh root gathered after the fruiting season is treated in the same way as described under Gelsemium. The tincture is brownish orange color, has a bitter acrid taste. Give its general action. It chiefly affects the intestinal canal, especially the small intestine, producing a kind of gastro-enteritis; it also produces an irritable condition of the rectum and anus, with piles and prolapsed rectal mucous membrane. Give the characteristics of Podophyllum in diarrhoea. A painless morning diarrhoea of watery, 3Tellow stools, which are profuse and pour out like water from a hydrant, preceded by retching and vomiting, followed by a sensa- tion of great weakness in the abdomen, and especially in the rectum; the stools are worse after eating and drinking, and there is apt to be a natural stool later in the day. Is it ever useful in the diarrhoeas of dentition ? In greenish, watery stools, with grinding of the teeth, rolling of the head, whining and moaning during sleep, it is an excellent remedy. What is another indicating feature of Podophyllum in diarrhoea ? Prolapsus of the rectum during stool. What are the liver symptoms of Podophyllum ? Torpid or chronically congested liver; the liver is swol- len and sensitive; the face is yellow and also the whites of the eyes; there is a bad taste in the mouth; the tongue is 150 ESSENTIALS OF yellow or white and takes the imprints of the teeth; there may be also constipation and clay-colored stools from ab- sence of bile. CAULOPHYLLUM THALICTROIDES. Where is the pathogenesis of Caulophyllum found ? In Hale's New Remedies. What is Caulophyllum and how prepared ? It is the blue Cohosh, papoose root, or squaw root, and the tincture is made from the fresh root gathered early in the season when growth begins, in the same manner as the preceding. What is its general physiological action ? It acts especially on the muscular tissues of the female generative organs, and on the smaller joints. What are its uterine symptoms ? It produces a spasm of the uterus and is useful in dys- menorrhoea; there is a sensation as if the uterus were congested, with fullness and tension in the hypogastric region. When should it be used during labor ? When the pains are intermittent, sharp and crampy, and appear in the groin, bladder and lower extremities; they are spasmodic and fly from one place to another; patient is exhausted and weak. What is another indication for its use in the puerperal state ? In false labor pains occurring during last month of pregnancy. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 151 What is still another use of Caullophyllum ? Rheumatism of the small joints of hands and feet, and flying pains in the limbs. What members of the Umbelliferae or Parsley family do we make use of ? sEthusa cynapium, Ammoniacum gumtni, Apium graveolens, Asafoetida, Cicuta virosaj Conium maculalum, Eryngium aquaticum, Hydrocotyle Asiatica, OEnanthe cro- cata, Petroselinum, Phellandrium aquaticum and Sumbul. What is the characteristic of this family as a whole ? They all act upon the nervous system, and upon the glands producing first engorgement then atrophy of these structures CONIUM MACULATUM. When was Conium introduced to Homoeopathy ? By Hahnemann. See the Materia Medica Pura, and Chronic Diseases; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXXIII. What is Conium ? It is the poison Hemlock of Socrates; the tincture is from the fresh plant, root excepted, gathered about the time the flowers begin to fade in the same manner as described under Aconite. It should be imported. What is its general action ? Acts upon the motor and vaso-motor nerves, gradually x52 ESSENTIALS OF impairing motility through a slowly ascending paralysis. It benumbs the brain, causes vertigo, dilated pupils, and even convulsions. What time of life is Conium most suitable for ? For complaints of old age, and especially for complaints of old maids, corresponding to the change of life in such. What are the mental symptoms of Conium ? Mental depression, hypochondriasis and hysteria, dread of society and of being alone. What are the sexual symptoms of Conium? Enfeebled state of the sexual organs from masturbation, and hypochondriasis therefrom; emissions from the slight- est provocation. What are the female symptoms of Conium ? Menses late and scanty; mammae lax and shrunken or become enlarged and painful. Fibroid tumors of the uterus, induration of cervix, ovaritis, with lancinating pains; itching around pudenda—ill effects of suppressed sexual instinct. When is Conium indicated in vertigo ? When due to cerebral anaemia; numb feeling in brain, as if stupefied; worse turning over in bed. What are the indications for Conium in tumors ? Great hardness of the infiltrated glands, with flying stitches in them, knife-like pains. It is especially ef- fective in the 30th potency. Cancer, mammary tumors or beginning of scirrhus after contusions and bruises. Give the cough of Conium. Dry, spasmodic, hacking; worse at night upon lying HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 153 down, and is fatiguing in old people; mucus cannot be expectorated, must be swallowed; the cough is caused by an irritation in the larynx as of a dry spot. How does Hyoscyamus compare ? It lacks the dry spot of irritation of Conium. CICUTA VIROSA. Where is the pathogenesis of Cicuta found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Cicuta virosa ? It is the long leaved Water Hemlock, and the tincture is from the fresh root of the plant just coming into bloom, prepared like the preceding. It should be imported. What is its chief sphere of action ? In spasms, with rigidity, fixed, staring eyes, blue face and frothing at the mouth; there is great difficulty in breathing, opisthotonos and loss of consciousness, and these spasms are followed by profound exhaustion. What are the skin symptoms of the drug ? Pustular eruption, with yellowish scabs about the mouth, matting the whiskers. GENANTHE CROCATA. What is ffinanthe ? It is a species of Water Hemlock. 154 ESSENTIALS OF From what and how is the tincture prepared ? From the fresh root gathered at the time of flowering. Tincture is made as directed under Gelsemium. What is the effect of poisonous doses ? i. Rapidity of action. 2. Sudden syncope and convulsions. What is its chief use ? It has been used with success in epilepsy, where it has frequently diminished the convulsions and improved the mental condition of the patient, and also for paralytic conditions and eczema. What is Phellandrium ? The five-leaved Water Hemlock. Tincture from dried fruit. What are our uses of Phellandrium ? i. Headache, involving nerves going to the eye. 2. Pains along the milk ducts while nursing. 3. In phthisis, with horribly offensive expectoration. What is Petroselinum ? Parsley. Tincture from the fresh plant coming into bloom. Give the chief use for Petroselinum. A sudden desire to urinate, which if not attended to at once causes severe pain; children dance up and down and cry when this desire seizes them. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 155 What is Apium graveolens ? Celery. Tincture from the seeds. For what do we use Apium graveolens ? Nervousness and fidgets, with constriction over the sternum, with drawing back on lying down. ASAFOETIDA. Where are the original provings of Asafoetida found? In Jorg's Provings and Allen's Encyclopaedia. What is Asafoetida ? It is a native of Persia, called the Devil's dung. Describe process of making tincture. The gum resin is covered with 5 parts, by weight, of 95 % alcohol and the subsequent procedure the same as with Nux vomica, etc. What is the general action of Asafoetida ? Through the nervous system it produces a condition resembling hysteria. It also acts upon the bones. What are the indications for its use in hysteria ? Sensation of a ball rising from the stomach to the throat; worse from nervous excitement. There is a great deal of flatus, with oppressed breathing. What are the stomach symptoms ? Belching of rancid gas, and an empty gone feeling in the stomach in the forenoon; greasy taste; burning in the stomach and oesophagus; great meteorismus. 156 ESSENTIALS OF What are the bone symptoms of Asafoetida ? Periosteal inflammations and ulcerations; the ulcers are sensitive and intolerant to dressings; the discharge is offensive. What is Ammoniacum ? The "tears" of the gum-ammoniac tree, a native of Persia. Prepared by trituration. What is an indication for the use of Ammoniacum gummi ? Humid asthma, with profuse, tenacious expectoration and a sensation as if something would be torn loose; very useful in bronchorrhoea. What is iEthusa cynapium ? It is the Fool's parsley or Garden hemlock. The tincture is made from the whole fresh plant, gathered when in flower and fruit. Imported. What is our principal use of iEthusa ? Vomiting in children of large and sometimes green curds of milk, followed by great exhaustion; there is a drawn look about the mouth suggestive of nausea. It may also be found useful in thin, yellow-green diarrhoea, preceded by cramps. Gastro-intestinal catarrh. What is Eryngium aquaticum ? The Button snakeroot. Tincture from the fresh root gathered after fruits are fully ripe. Give an indication for the use of Eryngium. Seminal weakness, with discharge of prostatic fluid from slight causes. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 157 What is Hydrocotyle Asiatica ? It is the Indian pennywort. Tincture is made from the dried plant. It was introduced by Dr. Ardouit, of Paris. See British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XVI. What is Hydrocotyle used for ? Skin diseases with an immense amount of desquamation. What is Sumbul ? The Musk-root, an Asiatic plant. The dried root is used. What are our uses of Sumbul ? In spasm of pharyngeal muscles and nervous palpita- tion. It is also considered a valuable remedy in attacks of insomnia following dissipation; it quiets the nervous system and induces natural, peaceful sleep. What are the chief members of the Scrofulariaceae family ? Digitalis purpurea, Gratiola, Leptandra, Euphrasia, Verbascum and Linaria. DIGITALIS PURPUREA. Where are our pathogeneses of Digitalis found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura and the Chronic Diseases; Baehr's Prize Essay; British fournal of Homoe- opathy, Vols. IV and XXI. What is Digitalis, its alkaloids and preparation ? The Purple foxglove ; tincture from the leaves of the second year's growth, gathered before flowering. Must be imported. Alkaloids, Digitalin and Digitoxine. 158 ESSENTIALS OF What is the general physiological action of Digitalis? It is mainly confined to the circulatory organs, other parts being affected secondarily. It causes greatly in- creased arterial tension and very slow intermitting pulse, dropsy of external and internal parts. What are the symptoms that to us as Homoeopaths indi- cate its use in heart troubles ? There is uneasiness and tightness about the heart, it feels as if it stood still; sinking in the epigastrium and sharp pains about the heart; the pulse is slow, even slower than the heart beat; the patient is cyanotic, his sleep is restless and he starts up from sleep as if falling from a height; there is a slow respiration and a desire to take a deep breath; constriction of chest. What is the mental condition in these heart affections ? Anxious, low spirited; gloomy and apprehensive, and a desire to be alone. What are the indications for Digitalis in dropsies ? Dropsies from cardiac affections; urine scanty, dark, hot. What are the liver symptoms of Digitalis ? Jaundice from cardiac troubles, with white, ashy stools; liver enlarged, sore and bruised; bitter taste; tongue clean or whitish-yellow; slow pulse; drowsiness; high- colored urine; jaundice due to functional imperfections of the liver. What are the urinary symptoms of Digitalis ? Strangury and frequent urging to urinate; urging at HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 159 night due to enlarged prostate; thick, yellow discharge from the urethra; useful in gonorrhoea. Is Digitalis ever a remedy for pneumonia ? Pneumonias in old people with a prune-juice expectora- tion, cold extremities, cyanotic face and feeble pulse will indicate it. Dyspnoea, the least movement causes palpi- tation. GRATIOLA. What is Gratiola and by whom introduced ? It is the hedge hyssop. A pathogenesis is found in Hartlaub & Trink's Materia Medica. Tincture from the fresh plant gathered before flowering. Imported. What is the chief action of this remedy ? In gushing, watery diarrhoea, coming out like water from a hydrant; the stools are yellowish-green and frothy, and associated with a cold feeling in the abdomen. How does Croton tig. compare here? It also has yellow, watery stools coming as from a hydrant; but there is much nausea with it. LEPTANDRA. What is Leptandra and by whom introduced into Homoe- opathy ? It is Black Root or Culver's physic. Found in Hale's New Remedies. *6o ESSENTIALS OF What part is used and how is the tincture prepared ? The fresh root of the second year is prepared in the same manner as described under Sanguinaria. What is the grand characteristic of Leptandra ? Profuse, black, tar-like, fetid stool. What are its liver symptoms ? Aching and soreness in liver, extending to stomach; drowsiness and despondency with black stools, accom- panied with distress at the umbilical region. EUPHRASIA. Where are pathogeneses of Euphrasia found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, British fotirnal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XVI, and Allen's Encyclopaedia. What is Euphrasia ? The Eyebright, tincture from the fresh plant exclud- ing the root. Imported. What is the general action of this remedy ? Acts especially upon mucous membranes, principally of eyes and upper respiratory tract. Give its eye symptoms. Blepharitis, injected eyes, discharge thick and excoriat- ing, the tears scald and irritate the cheeks, photophobia worse in artificial light. Traumatic conjunctivitis. Paraly- sis of the third nerve. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. l6l How is Allium cepa distinguished ? The discharge from the eye in Euphrasia is excoriating and that from the nose is bland, while the opposite is found in Allium cepa, nose excoriating and eyes bland. What is Verbascum thapsus ? The Common Mullein. Tincture from fresh plant. What are the characteristic indications for Verbascum ? Catarrhs and cold, accompanied by neuralgia and a hoarse, barking cough, a sort of "Basso profundo." It also is a powerful remedy in urinary irritability. The preparation known as Mullein oil comes from this plant. What are members of the Coniferae family ? Abies Canadensis, Abies nigra, Pinus sylvestris, Pix liquida, Sabina, Terebinth and Thuja. • What are the principal indications for the use of Abies Canadensis or the Hemlock spruce ? There is a gnawing or burning in the stomach, a hungry, faint, weak feeling with craving for indigestible or unsuitable articles of food. Uterine displacement with above symptoms. What is Abies nigra and how is the tincture made ? It is the Black Spruce and the tincture is made by dis- solving two parts, by weight, of the gum in 9 parts, by weight, of 95 °J0 alcohol. 11 162 ESSENTIALS OF What is its great characteristic ? A sensation as if the patient had swallowed some in- digestible substance which had stuck in the cardiac ex- tremity of the stomach; a hard boiled egg sensation- dyspepsia from abuse of tobacco. What is Sabina ? It is the funiperus Sabina or Savine. Introduced by Stapf. What of the tincture ? It is made from the fresh tops of the younger branches collected in April. Imported. What are the main characteristic symptoms of Sabina? Metrorrhagia, with paroxysmal flow of bright color, accompanied with pains in the joints. Threatened abor- tion about tlje third month, with pains in the small of the back, going down thighs; bruised sensation along the anterior surface of the thighs. What is Terebinth ? The common oil of Turpentine, one part, by weight, of the purified oil is dissolved in 99 parts, by weight, of alcohol. This is called the mother tincture. What are the chief symptoms of Terebinth ? Dull, aching pain in the renal region; drawing pains and distressing strangury; urine scanty, bloody, dark and smoky looking and smelling like violets; there may be also excessive tympanites. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 163 What is the main symptom of Pix liquida or Tar ? Suppurative processes, with a pain at the third left costal cartilage.- Eczema of dorsa of hands. What drug has a pain at the third right costal cartilage ? Anisum stellatum. What drug has stitches in the left breast running through to the shoulder blade ? Myrtus communis. THUJA OCCIDENTALS. Where are pathogeneses of Thuja to be found? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, Metcalf s Homoe- opathic Provings, North American fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXV. What is Thuja? The Arbor vitce or Tree of Life, or White Cedar. From what is the tincture prepared ? Describe the pro- cess. The fresh young twigs, leaves and blossoms are gathered when the plant is just flowering. Chop these finely and weigh. To every three parts add gradually two parts of alcohol, bringing the whole mass into a thick pulp by stirring. Strain through a piece of new linen. Stand eight days in a well-stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place and then filter. Drug power, y2. The tincture is deep orange-brown in color. 164 ESSENTIALS OF What place does Thuja* hold in the homceopathic Materia Medica ? It is our great antisycotic remedy. Give the general action of Thuja ? Its main action is on the skin and genito-urinary sys- tem. It irritates these and changes their secretions. It also produces wart-like excrescences upon the body. In what special field is Thuja useful? For the bad effects of vaccination, especially for the diarrhoea caused thereby. Mention two other drugs useful for the bad effects of vac- cination ? Silicea and Kali mur. What is meant by a hydrogenoid constitution ? First described by Dr. Grauvogl, a noted #German homoeopathist, and characterized by a preponderance of water within all the tissues. Such patients are worse in rainy weather, at the seashore and from water in any form. Give three drugs especially applicable to that form of con- stitution. Thuja, Natrum sulph. and Aranea diadema. What are the mental symptoms of Thuja ? The patient is always in a hurry, talks hurriedly, moves hurriedly, is excitable, imagines he is made of glass, and is brittle, and refuses to move for fear of breaking, or he imagines himself double or treble and scattered about. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 165 What are the neuralgias and peculiar symptoms about the head? Sensation as though a nail were being driven into the vertex or frontal eminences, intense stabbing pains driv- ing patient almost to distraction; patient must lie down. What are the symptoms of Thuja in gonorrhoea? Thin, greenish discharge, scalding urination, warts and condylomata about the genitals, gonorrhoea suppressed by injections, and complicated with rheumatism or orchitis. Mention another use of Thuja? It is a remedy for warts and diseases of the epidermal tissues, such as affections of the nails, etc. How do the warts calling for Thuja differ from those call- ing for Causticum ? The Causticum warts have a solid body and are very horny. Thuja warts are fissured, cut up having cauli- flower appearance. What is the diarrhoea of Thuja? Chronic diarrhoea traceable to vaccination forcibly ex- pelled like water from a bunghole; thirst with same gurg- ling sound on drinking, worse in the morning after break- fast, from coffee and onions, with rapid emaciation and exhaustion. What is Pinus sylvestris? The Scotch fir, tincture from the fresh shoots. 100 ESSENTIALS OF What is Pinus sylvestris used for ? Emaciation of the lower extremities in children with tardiness in learning to walk. What are the members of the Liliaceae family ? Allium cepa, Allium saliva, Aloes, Asparagus, Colchi- cum, Convallaria, Helonias, Lilium tigrinum, Paris quad- rifolia, Sabadilla, Squilla, Trillium pendulum, Veratrum album and Veratrum viride. VERATRUM ALBUM. Where is the original pathogenesis of Veratrum album ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Veratrum album ? The White Hellebore, and the tincture is made from the dried root in the same manner as described under Staphi- sagria; imported, alkaloid Veratrin. What is the general action of Veratrum alb.? Acts profoundly on the general vegetative sphere, pro- ducing a perfect picture of collapse, with extreme cold- ness, blueness and weakness. What are four general characteristics of Veratrum ? i. Everything is copious, vomit, sweat and diarrhoea. 2. The cold sweat. 3. Burning internally. 4. The coldness and blueness of the surface of the body. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 167 What are the mental symptoms ? Delirium; restlessness; desire to cut and tear clothing; loquacity; strikes those about him; springs out of bed; lewd in talk; religious melancholy, despair of salvation; sullen indifference. What are the three characteristics of the stool of Veratrum ? 1. Pain in abdomen preceding stool. 2. Profuseness of stool and forcible evacuation. 3. Great prostration following stool. What are the symptoms indicating Veratrum in cholera ? Profuse, watery, greenish like spinach, or bloody stools with cramps and cutting pains in the abdomen and limbs, with great weakness and fainting; little vomiting, cold sweat on the forehead and rice-water stools, attended with prostration and collapse; aggravation at night; pale face, sunken eyes, and prostration. . How does this differ from Camphora ? Camphora has coldness without sweat; the tongue is . cold; the discharges are scanty; the upper lip is retracted, •showing the teeth; the voice is high pitched and the entire body is cold. When should one give Cuprum ? When the cramps are very severe and extend to the chest; vomiting and purging, but not the cold sweat, of Veratrum. What is the constipation of Veratrum ? Large, hard black stools with faintness; patient strains Ioo ESSENTIALS OF until covered with cold sweat and then gives it up, and faeces accumulate in large masses in the rectum. What abdominal symptom has Veratrum in common with Nux vom.? Sensation in the abdominal rings as if a hernia would protrude. VERATRUM VIRIDE. Where do we find our original researches on Veratrum viride ? In Hale's New Remedies. What is Veratrum viride ? Green Hellebore. What part is used, when gathered and how is the tincture made? The fresh root, gathered after the leaves have fallen in autumn, and treated precisely like Sanguinaria Hydrastis, etc. What is its general action ? Exerts a decided influence upon the brain,-especially cerebellum and cerebral portion of the cord, and also over the muscular system. It probably acts on the in- hibitory nerves of the heart, controlling the heart's action in a remarkable degree. What are characteristic indications for Veratrum viride? Congestive stage of inflammation with great arterial HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 169 excitement, and a dry, red streak down through the centre of the tongue; rapid, full pulse and nausea on rising. Spasmodic diseases with gastric irritation and much vascular excitement. What is Sabadilla ? A bulbous Mexican plant, a tincture being made from the seeds, as in Nux vomica, Ignatia, etc. Found in Stapfs Additions. What are the characteristics of Sabadilla ? Influenza with violent spasmodic sneezing and lachry- mation on going into the open air, burning watery dis- charge from the nose, eyes swollen and watery, swelling of the throat and tonsils. Hay fever. COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE. Where is Colchicum's pathogenesis found ? In Stapfs Archives, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XIX. What is Colchicum? The Meadow Saffron, and the tincture is made from the fresh bulbs just before blooming in the same manner as described under Aconite. Imported. What is the general action of Colchicum ? Affects markedly the muscular tissue, periosteum and synovial membranes of joints. It seems more beneficial in chronic affections of these parts. 170 ESSENTIALS OF Give four general characteristics of Colchicum. 1. General exhaustion of mind and body. 2. Great muscular prostration. 3. Aggravation from exertion, even thinking. 4. Aggravation from motion. What are the digestive characteristics of Colchicum ? Extreme aversion to food, nausea and loathing at the thought of food; he gags from the mere mention of food; loss of appetite, great debility and brown tongue. What are the abdominal symptoms ? Abdomen is distended enormously, with urging to stool and passage of jelly-like mucus; there are also dysenteric symptoms, with spasm of the sphincter ani. What relation has Colchicum to Arsenic and Cinchona? It stands midway between them, having the weakness of Arsenic and the tympany of Cinchona. When is Colchicum indicated in rheumatism and gout ? Where the swelling is red or pale, with extreme tender- ness to touch and a tendency to shift about from joint to joint; pains are worse in the evening and from the slight- est motion; metastasis of gout to heart, with cutting pains about heart and oppression. For what has Asparagus been used ? Cystitis, enlarged prostate and catarrh of the neck of the bladder. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 171 LILIUM TIGRINUM. By whom was this remedy introduced ? By Dr. Payne, of Bath, Me., published in Transactions of the American Institute for r867 and 1870, also Hale's New Remedies. What is the plant, when should it be gathered and how is the tincture made ? It is the Wild Tiger Lily. The fresh plant gathered when in flower is treated in the same manner as described under Gelsemium. The tincture is orange colored. What are the characteristic symptoms of Lilium ? A bearing down sensation in the region of the uterus and vagina as if everything would press out, and the patient presses the vulva with the hand to relieVe these symptoms. Soreness in pelvic region. How does Sepia compare here ? In Sepia the patient crosses the legs to prevent protru- sion. t There are more hysterical symptoms under Lilium and the ovarian pains are more intense. ALOE SOCOTRINA. Where is the pathogenesis of Aloes found ? Hering's Provings of American Remedies, Allen's Encyclopaedia. l72 ESSENTIALS OF What is Aloes ? It is a native of Africa and our tincture is made from the inspissated juice. Its alkaloid is A bin, and it is a component part of most purgative pills. How is the tincture made ? In precisely the same manner as Nux vomica. What is the general action of Aloes ? Acts most prominently on the liver. Has also many symptoms of portal and uterine congestion. What is the headache ? Dull headache across the forehead or a weight on the ■vertex; heaviness in the eyes and nausea. What are the characteristic indications for Aloes in diarrhoea ? There is a sudden urging to stool in the early morning, accompanied with a great deal of flatus and great weak- ness of the sphincters; the patient loses confidence in them and fears that stool will pass with the flatus. Sense of great exhaustion after stool. What are the indications for Aloes in hemorrhoids ? They protrude like a bunch of grapes after each stool, and are relieved by the application of cold water and ag- gravated by motion. How does Aloes compare with Collinsonia in hemorrhoids? Collinsonia generally has constipation and Aloes diar- rhoea HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 173 What are the symptoms of Aloes in dysentery ? The stools are of a jelly-like mucus and covered with blood, accompanied by griping in the epigastric region. ALLIUM CEPA. Where are the original data concerning this remedy to be found ? In the American Homoeopathic Review, Vol. V. How is the tincture prepared ? The common red onion with a somewhat long bulb is treated in the same manner as described under Gelsemium. What are the nasal and laryngeal symptoms of Allium cepa? Watery, acrid discharge from the nose, with bland lachrymation; raw feeling in larynx and throat, and tickling in larynx provoking cough; the larynx is so sore that it makes the patient wince to cough and brings tears to his eyes; it seems as if it would split open; great hoarseness. Worse in warm air. Give symptoms of Wyethia, another useful remedy for catarrhal troubles. Dryness of pharynx with constant desire to clear throat; follicular pharyngitis, with a hot, burning feeling. Hoarseness, pharyngitis in teachers and singers. What neuralgic symptoms has Allium cepa ? Neuralgias following amputations, and injuries of 174 ESSENTIALS OF nerves with fine, shooting, thread-like pains; neuralgia of stumps. What is Convallaria ? The Lily of the Valley. The tincture is made from the entire fresh plant in the same manner as described under Millefolium. For what do we sometimes use Convallaria ? For dyspnoea due to heart disease with scanty urine; oedemas and dropsies from the same cause. There is feeble heart sound, anaemic murmurs over jugular vein and an uneasy fluttering pain about heart. What is Scilla maritima ? It is the Squill or the Sea Onion. The tincture is made from the fresh bulb in the same manner as with the common onion. Give the cough of Squilla. Violent cough with a great deal of mucus in the chest and expectoration; during the cough there is involuntary spurting of urine; the patient coughs a long time before a little mucus is raised, which gives relief; sharp, sticking pains in side. What is Paris quadrifolia ? It is the Fox Grape, and the entire fresh plant gathered at the time of ripening of the berries is made into a tinct- ure in the same manner as Millefolium. Imported. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 175 What are the head and eye symptoms of Paris quadrifolia ? Sensation as if the eyes were drawn back into the head by strings; headache of spinal origin where the pains come up over the head from the occiput, and the head seems enormously large. Mention some Cryptogamous plants that we make use of. Lycopodium, Bovista and Sticta pulmonaria. LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM. Where are our pathogeneses of Lycopodium ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XVII and XVIII. North American Journal of Homoeopathy, Aug., 1877. What is Lycopodium ? It is the Club Moss or ground pine. How do we prepare Lycopodium to use as a medicine ? The spores must be severely triturated for hours, first dry, then with alcohol enough to make a thick paste, then sufficient alcohol is added to make five parts, by weight, to each part of Lycopodium. Stand in well stoppered bottle eight days in dark, cool place. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, ^. The tincture is straw colored. Triturations are more reliable. What is the gene/al sphere of action of Lycopodium ? It is especially adapted to ailments gradually develop- 176 ESSENTIALS OF ing; functional power weakened with failure of the digestive power; and where the function of the liver is seriously disturbed. Urinary disturbances are marked. Give four general characteristics of Lycopodium. 1. Aggravation from 4 to 8 p. m. 2. Great aggravation from cold. 3. Complaints go from right to left. 4. Offensiveness of discharges, and heavy, red sediment in urine. What are the mental symptoms of Lycopodium? Weakness and relaxation, a tired mind; patients are afraid to be left alone; imperious and domineering or sad and melancholic; weak memory, makes mistakes in speech. What are the characteristic nasal symptoms ? Nose stuffed up; cannot breathe through it night or day; discharge of yellowish-green matter from the nose; fan-like motions of the alae nasi. What are the indications for Lycopodium in throat troubles ? Enlarged tonsils, which are studded with small ulcers. It holds the same relation to the right side of the throat that Lachesis does to the left; diphtheritic deposits on the right side of the throat; tonsils and tongue are both swollen. What are the digestive symptoms of Lycopodium? Goes to meals with a vigorous appetite; but a few mouthfuls fill him up full. Very sleepy after eating, HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 177 great accumulation of flatulence in the intestines, which presses up and causes difficulty in breathing. Ravenous hunger, which, if not satisfied, causes a headache; there is sour taste, sour belching and sometimes sour vomiting; pit of stomach swollen, sensitive, and intolerent to tight clothing, belching of gas does not relieve; desire for sweets. What are the stools of Lycopodium? Constipation with ineffectual urging and a sensation as if something remained behind, due to constriction of rectum and anus. Bleeding piles. What are the urinary symptoms of Lycopodium ? The urine is turbid, bad smelling and deposits a red sand; child cries before passing water on account of lithic acid in the urine, the diaper is stained yellow. What affection about the sexual sphere corresponds to Lycopodium ? Impotence, with cold relaxed sexual organs, and dimin- ished sexual power. What are the respiratory symptoms of Lycopodium 1 Rattling cough and dyspnoea; accumulation of mucus in the chest. Pneumonia, with fan-like motion of the alas nasi; one foot warm and the other cold; expectoration thick and yellow, and cough worse from 4 to 8 p. m. What is a symptom of Lycopodium in the back ? Burning as of hot coals between the scapulae. What are the symptoms of Lycopodium in impending paralysis of the brain ? The patient is in a stupor, has fishy eyes, the lower jaw i78 ESSENTIALS OF is dropped, the breathing is snorting and rattling, pulse intermittent, tongue swollen, patient cannot protrude it or it rolls from side to side and is dry. What is Bovista ? The Puff Ball. Tincture made from the entire fungus collected in August or September. Imported. What are the indications for Bovista in hemorrhages ? Hemorrhages from relaxation of the capillary system; epistaxis or menstrual hemorrhages, where the blood flows with very little exertion; the flow occurs more at night or in the morning. What is Ustilago ? It is Corn Smut. The fresh, ripe fungus is used. What are the symptoms calling for Ustilago in hemor- rhages ? Bright, partly clotted hemorrhages from passive con- gestion of the uterus; hemorrhages from slight causes, as from digital examinations. SECALE CORNUTUM. Where do we find pathogeneses of Secale ? An account of its effects is to be found in the British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. IV. See also Allen's En- cyclopaedia. What is Secale cornutum ? Spurred Rye, a fungus growing on the rye; the tincture HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 179 is from the fresh fungus and the alkaloid is called Ergotin, the common name of Secale is Ergot. How is the tincture made ? The fresh Ergot, gathered in a moist, warm summer, shortly before harvest, is chopped, pounded to a pulp and treated according to directions given under Gelsemium. Imported. What is the general action of Secale ? Produces contraction of the unstriped muscular fibre, and hence a constringent feeling throughout the whole body. Anaemic conditions, coldness, numbness, petechiae, mortification and gangrene is a series in the action of this powerful drug. When is Secale indicated homoeopathically in labor ? When the pains are prolonged, continued and ineffectual or entirely wanting, and patient complains of an empty feeling in the abdomen. When is Secale useful in uterine hemorrhage ? Passive, painless flow of dark liquid blood, the patient is wrinkled and scrawny, is often unconscious and cold, hemorrhages preceded by formication and tingling. Slightest motion aggravates flow. What are the symptoms of Secale in cholera ? Retching and vomiting of undigested food, body wasted and cold, cramps, tingling in limbs, face sunken, mouth distorted, profuse, painless discharge from the bowels, ejected with violence; cold, clammy sweat. What are its indications in gangrene ? Skin shriveled, dry and brittle. Formication, black 180 ESSENTIALS OF suppurating blisters, petechiae. Patient feels better from cold applications. AGARICUS MUSCARIUS. Where in our literature are data concerning Agaricus found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Austrian Provers' Society Reports; Monthly Homoeopathic Review, Vol. XX. What is Agaricus ? The Bug Agaric. Alkaloid Muscarine. How is the tincture made ? The younger specimens having a convex cap not yet hollow stem, stripped of the epidermis are treated in the same manner as Gelsemium. Imported. What is its general action ? Exerts its chief influence upon the nervous centres. Upon the brain it acts like alcohol, but shows more vertigo and delirium, and is accompanied by increased muscular force. Tremors and twitchings characterize it. What are the indications for Agaricus in chorea ? Angular choreic movements, itching of the eyelids and of various parts of the body as if they had been frost bit- ten; diminished intellect, almost imbecility. Blepharo- spasmus, twitching of the eyelids and eyeballs. What are the indications in spinal irritation ? Tingling and formication in the back; itching or biting of the skin as if frost bitten; twitching of muscles and sensation as if needles of ice were thrust into the skin. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. l8l STICTA PULMONARIA. When was Sticta introduced into Homoeopathic literature ? First proven by Dr. S. P. Burdick, North American Journal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XIV. What is Sticta ? It is a Lichen, and the tincture is made from the fresh lichen growing on the sugar maple. How is the tincture made? The lichen is finely chopped, covered by 5 parts, by weight, of dilute alcohol and set aside according to rule, decanted, strained and filtered. Drug power, -^. What is the chief sphere of its action ? Sticta offers a set of symptoms like coryza, bronchial catarrhs and influenza, with nervous and rheumatic dis- turbances. There is a general feeling of malaise accom- panying. What of its use in rheumatic affections ? Red circumscribed spots about joints. Bursa. Of no use in chronic cases, but rather in sub-acute cases. What are the nasal symptoms ? Dryness of the mucous membrane of the nose; the secretion dries so rapidly that although there is an inclina- tion to blow the nose nothing escapes. Compare Nux vomica, Sticta and Arum triphyllum in coryzas. Nux vomica. Fluent coryza by day, dryness at night and 3 a. m. aggravation. 182 ESSENTIALS OF Sticta. Better in the morning, worse in afternoon, sen- sitiveness to inspired air. Arum triph. Nose is dry and stuffed, or constant dis- charge excoriating nostrils. What other drugs have sensitiveness to inspired air ? Rumex, Kali bich., Phos. and Dulc. What is the cough ? Hard, dry, barking, almost croupy cough; worse at night with little or no expectoration. An irritable cough, caused by dryness high up in the pharynx; not aggra- vated by lying down, but worse at night. What plants of the Euphorbiaceae family do we make use of? Croton tiglium, Euphorbium officinalis, fatropha curcas, Euphorbia corollata, Hippomane mancinella, Stillingea, Acalypha Indica, Yucca filamentosa, Mercurialis perennis, Ricinis communis. CROTON TIGLIUM. Where are studies of this remedy found ? In Allen's Encyclopedia. How is the tincture prepared ? One part, by weight, of pure croton oil is dissolved in 99 parts, by weight, of alcohol. Drug power, T|¥. Give the diarrhoea of Croton tiglium ? Yellow, watery diarrhoea, pouring out like water from a hydrant, and associated with nausea and vomiting. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 183 What symptoms has thiB drug with reference to the mam- mary gland ? Pain goes through to the back every time the child nurses, as if the gland were pulled by a string. What is Jatropha ? It is the Physic nut, a West Indian and South Ameri- can plant. Give the diarrhoea of Jatropha. Profuse, gushing, watery diarrhoea, with great prostra- tion, vomiting and purging; cholera, with cramps and coldness and accompanied by much wind and flatulence. What is Euphorbia corollata ? The flowering Spurge or wild Ipecac. Tincture from fresh root gathered in the fall. Give diarrhoea of Euphorbia corollata. Diarrhoea, with vomiting, purging, and cold sweat over the body. What is Euphorbium ? The gum resin of the Euphorbium officinarum. Give indications for Euphorbium off. in erysipelas. In the vesicular form, where there are large, yellow vesicles and violent fever; pains extend from gums into ear. What is Stillingea ? It is the Yaw Root or Queen's Delight. Tincture from fresh root, gathered after fruiting season. 184 ESSENTIALS OF What are the chief uses of Stillingea ? Syphilis of the long bones, periostitis and ostitis; pain worse at night and in damp weather. What is Acalypha Indica ? It is an Indian member of the Euphorbiacece family re- sembling somewhat the nettle. Tincture from fresh plant. Give the unique symptom of Acalypha Indica. Dry cough, followed by spitting of blood, which is pure in the morning, but dark, lumpy and clotted in the even- ing, with a constricted feeling around the chest. What is Yucca filamentosa ? Bear Grass or Adam's Needle. Tincture from fresh roots and leaves. Give symptoms indicating Yucca in biliousness. Frontal headache; flushed, yellow, sallow face; tongue yellow or yellowish-white, taking imprints of the teeth; aching liver; poor appetite; sensitive abdomen; yellow, watery stool, with much flatus; pain from liver to back. What property has Ricinus communis or castor oil ? It increases the milk in nursing women. What are antidotes to the abuse of castor oil ? Bryonia and Nux vomica. What is Hippomane mancinella ? A member of the Euphorbiacece family, introduced by Dr. Mure, of Brazil. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 185 What symptoms has Hippomane mancinella ? It produces vesicles on the skin, with an intense ery- thema; so irritating is it that water dropping from its leaves on the skin will produce vesicles. It has been utilized in scarlet fever when this intense irritation of the skin exists. What member of the Butternut or Juglandaceae family is the most important and what are its principal symptoms ? fuglans cathartica, which has an occipital headache, jaundice, sticking in the liver and bilious stools. What are the drugs obtained from the Urticaceae family ? Cannabis Indica. Cannabis saliva and Urtica urens. CANNABIS INDICA. Where are the pathogeneses of this drug to be found ? In Allen's Encyclopaedia. What is this drug ? It is the Haschish or Indian Hemp; a tincture is made from the dried herb tops. What is its general action ? Produces the most remarkable hallucinations and im- aginations; exaggeration of the duration of time and extent of space being most characteristic. It lessens the sensibility of the pulmonary and urinary tracts. 186 ESSENTIALS OF What are its mental characteristics ? Illusions as to time and space; a minute seems thou- sands of years, and things a short distance off seem yards away. What is the peculiar head symptom of Cannabis Indica ? There is a sensation as if the head were opening and shutting along the vertex. CANNABIS SATIVA. Where do we find studies of this drug ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. IX. How do we make the tincture ? The fresh blooming herb tops of the hemp, of both male and female herb, are treated in the same manner as Gelse- mium. What are the principal characteristics of this variety of hemp? Urethritis, with purulent discharge, great burning and tenderness on urinating; glans penis dark red and swollen; there may be chordee; there is also a spasmodic contrac- tion of the sphincter vesicae on urinating. How do these symptoms differ from those of Cantharis ? Cantharis has more tenesmus. Cannabis sat. has more burning and smarting. Give symptoms indicating Copaiva in urethritis. Burning in the neck of bladder and urethra; catarrh of bladder with great dysuria following gonorrhoea; there is HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 187 swelling of the orifice of the urethra and constant desire to urinate; urine smells of violets, especially in gonor- rhoea; discharge yellow, purulent and corrosive; haema- turia. How does Cubeba compare here ? Cubeba has cutting and constriction after micturition; urinates every ten or fifteen minutes, with smarting tenes- mus and ropy mucus; useful in inflamed prostate. What is Urtica urens ? It is the common nettle, tincture of whole plant. What are the indications for Urtica urens ? Nettle rash, with intolerable itching and burning; hives from eating shell fish. Also indicated in absence of milk after confinement without apparent cause. What are the members of the Ericaceae family used in our Materia Medica ? Chimaphila, Ledum, Kalmia and Rhododendron. What is Chimaphila ? It is th» Pipsissewa, and the fresh plant in flower is used. What are the indications for Chimaphila ? Catarrh of the bladder, with offensive, turbid urine and great difficulty in commencing to urinate. Voiding of pus and blood. Chronic cystitis. 188 ESSENTIALS OF LEDUM PALUSTRE. When was Ledum introduced into our literature ? By Hahnemann in his Materia Medica Pura, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. IX. How is the tincture prepared ? The freshly dried plant is used for making the tincture. What are the general characteristics of Ledum ? Rheumatic inflammations of joints without fever; the pains travel upward; stiffness in the back, as after sitting a long time. What of its use in gout ? Pain worse from the warmth of the bed; drawing pains in joints; scanty effusion, which tends to harden into nodosities. What are the effects of Ledum in wounds and ecchymoses ? Wounds made by pointed instruments; bruised feeling in various parts of the body. KALMIA LATIFOLIA. By whom was Kalmia introduced ? By Hering in the Materia Medica of American Prov- ings, Trans. Am. Inst. Horn., 1845. What is Kalmia and how is the tincture prepared ? The Mountain Laurel. The fresh leaves collected when flowering are treated as described under Gelsemium. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 189 What are the rheumatic symptoms of Kalmia latifolia ? Tearing pains down the legs; rheumatism of the chest; or, when it shifts from joint to joint, from external appli- cations. What are the heart symptoms of Kalmia ? Sharp pains about the heart, shooting into the abdomen, which take away the breath, and a very slow pulse, with numbness and tingling in the left arm. RHODODENDRON. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? In Stapfs Additions to the Materia Medica. How is the tincture made ? The carefully dried leaves are powdered and treated as described under Sticta. What is the rheumatism of Rhododendron ? Rheumatism worse from rest and change of weather; rheumatism of the small joints or rheumatic gout; the general aggravation is before a storm. What are its symptoms in orchitis ? Hard, indurated testicle, with tendency to atrophy and a sensation as if it were crushed; drawing in spermatic cord, extending to abdomen and thigh. i go ESSENTIALS OF COCCULUS INDICUS. By whom was Cocculus proved ? By Hahnemann. See Materia Medica Pura and Lesser Writings. How is the tincture prepared ? The dried seed is coarsely powdered and treated like Sticta. What is Cocculus? It is a member of the Menispermacece family; its alka- loid is called Picrotoxin. What is the general action of Cocculus ? Many spasmodic symptoms—cramps, etc.—characterize this drug. Paretic affections, notably of one-half of the body. It produces a condition much like sea-sickness— nausea, faintness, vertigo, prostration. When is Cocculus indicated in debility ? When it is spinal in origin and comes from loss of sleep; useful in those who nurse the sick. What is the headache of Cocculus ? Headaches in the back part of the head and nape, with tendency to stretch the head backwards, and a sensation as if the head were opening and shutting. Give two other drugs also useful for occipital headache. Gelsemium a.ndfuglans cathartica. Give headache of Onosmodium. Pain in occiput with vertigo. Headaches caused by straining the eyes, with strained feeling in the eyes. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 191 When is Cocculus indicated in nausea ? When it is caused by riding in the cars; it is also a remedy for seasickness. What is Pareira brava ? A Brazilian plant. Tincture from the dried root. What are the characteristic symptoms of Pareira brava ? Constant urging to urinate, with pain in the glans penis; patient sometimes has to get down on all fours to urinate, the straining is so severe; urine passes in drops and contains much thick and viscid mucus. How does it differ from Berberis ? The pains in Pareira extend down the thighs, in Berberis they do not extend below the hips. What is Agnus castas ? It is the Chaste tree and the fresh ripe berries are used for the tincture. What is the characteristic use of Agnus castus ? Spermatorrhoea and sexual excesses in "old sinners," with loss of sexual power and coldness of the genital organs. JESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Where is our pathogenesis of iEsculus found ? British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XVIII; Hale's New Remedies, Monthly Homoeopathic Review, 1876. 192 ESSENTIALS OF How is the tincture made ? The ripe, fresh, hulled nut of the horse chestnut is treated as described under Gelsemium. What is our principal use of this remedy ? Abdominal plethora, throbbing deep in the abdomen. Hemorrhoids accompanied by a feeling of dryness in the rectum as though little sticks, splinters or burrs were sticking in the mucous membrane. They are purple in color and accompanied by backache. What drug has a symptom that the rectum seems as if full of pounded glass ? Ratanhia; another symptom of this drug is that the anus aches and burns for hours after stool. Give throat symptoms of .flEsculus. There is a dry, rough, burning in throat and pharynx but no swelling. It resembles Kali bich. but lacks the tenacious, stringy mucus, sallow face, slow digestion, etc. Give the backache of iEsculus. Backache during pregnancy where the pain is in sacro- iliac synchondroses, and that part of the back gives out compelling her to sit. What is Ailanthus ? It is the " Tree of Heaven." Equal parts of the fresh ^ shoots, leaves, blossoms and the young bark are used in making the tincture. When is Ailanthus indicated in scarlet fever ? When the patient lies in a stupor; rash is imperfect, HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 193 dark and purplish; swollen throat and infiltration of the cellular tissue about the neck; excoriating nasal discharge; drowsiness and prostration. Thin, bloody, offensive stools. What is Cedron ? A tropical American plant. The Simaruba Cedron. Tincture from the seeds. What is the main use of Cedron ? Neuralgias, which return with clock-like periodicity; supraorbital neuralgias or chills of malarial origin, which are regular as a clock. What is Aralia racemosa ? The American Spikenard. The tincture is made of the fresh root. Give the cough of Aralia. Spasmodic cough at night, coming on after the first sleep. Relief after expectoration of tough mucus. What is Asarum Europaeum ? The European Snake Root. Tincture from entire fresh plant gathered when in flower. Imported. What are some symptoms of Asarum? Feeling as if the body were hovering in the air; noises intolerable; the thought of scratching silk sends a shudder through the patient. Chilly persons who are always shrinking from cold. 13 194 ESSENTIALS OF What is Cactus grandiflorus ? The Night Blooming Cereus. Fresh flowers and youngest stems are used. Give the grand characteristics of Cactus grandiflorus. Constriction about the heart as if grasped by an iron hand; sharp pains in the heart; hemoptysis, with cardiac affections. Sensation as of an iron hoop in various parts of the body. Pressive headache in vertex. What is Caladium? A poisonous American Arum. The fresh root is used. What do we use Caladium for ? Effects of sexual excesses, where there are emissions without any excitement. Crawling sensation on genitals. ARUM TRIPHYLLUM. What is Arum ? The Indian Turnip or Jack in the Pulpit. Tincture is made from the fresh root gathered in early spring before the leaves are developed and treated as described under Gelsemium. Give the nasal symptoms of Arum triphyllum. Excoriating discharge; the nose is very sore and ex- coriated. What are the laryngeal symptoms of Arum ? Hoarseness and rawness in the larynx; the control over the voice is lost; the voice suddenly changes; dry cough; patient cringes under it, it hurts so much. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 195 What of its use in hoarseness of singers ? Sudden hoarseness in public speakers and singers, voice seems entirely gone, he cannot make a clear sound. CAMPHORA. What is Camphor and where is its pathogenesis found ? The gum of the Camphor tree, which grows in Eastern Asia. In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. How are our preparations made ? One part, by weight, of refined Camphor dissolved in nine parts, by weight, of Alcohol and then filtered forms our tincture. " Rubini's Camphor " is a saturated solu- tion of the gum in Alcohol. Give the symptoms of Camphor in cold in the head. First stage, when the nose is stuffed up and the inspired air feels cold; the patient feels chilly. What are the indications for Camphor in cholera ? Body cold as ice; great prostration; voice squeaky or husky; upper lip retracted; indicated more at the begin- ning without any vomiting or diarrhoea. Tongue, nose and ears are cold; collapse, with scanty or absent dis- charges. What is Cistus Canadensis ? The Rock Rose. Tincture from the fresh plant in flower. Give an indication for Cistus. Swollen glands, which are very hard and inflamed. It is especially useful in scrofulous forms of adenitis. 196 ESSENTIALS OF What effect has Cistus on the throat? It produces a sensation of intense dryness in the throat, patient must drink often to moisten it. Sensation of sand in the throat. What is Collinsonia ? Stone Root. Tincture from the fresh root gathered in early spring or late autumn. What are the hemorrhoids of Collinsonia ? Where there is a sensation of sticks in the rectum; con- stipation, with prolapsus uteri and hemorrhoids. What is Teucrium marum verum ? Cat Thyme. Tincture from the fresh plant just before coming into bloom. Imported. Give an indication for Teucrium. Catarrh, with expectoration of solid chunks from the posterior nares; nasal polypi. What is Crocus sativus ? Common Saffron. Tincture from the dried stigmas of the flowers. Imported. What are the two great characteristics of Crocus ? 1. Sensation as if something were alive and moving about in the abdomen. 2. A hemorrhage of dark tarry blood from the uterus, which is clotted in strings. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 197 IRIS VERSICOLOR. Where is the pathogenesis of Iris found ? Hale's New Remedies, Allen's Encyclopedia, North American Journal of Homoeopathy, Vol. I. What is Iris ? The Blue Flag or Fleur de lis. Tincture from the fresh root gathered in late autumn or early spring and treated as described under Gelsemium. Give the headache of Iris, Periodical sick headache, especially of students or teachers; pains intense, throbbing and supra-orbital, caus- ing temporary blindness; at height of headaches bitter or sour vomiting; hemicrania, commencing with blurring of vision. What are the digestive and bilious symptoms of the drug ? Severe burning distress in the stomach, vomiting of food, vomiting of excessively acid substances, with dis- tress over the liver. What is the diarrhoea of Iris ? Copious, associated with vomiting; worse 2 or 3 a. m., with excoriated, raw feeling about the anus; the stools are watery, yellowish-green and mixed with bile. What is Cyclamen Europaeum ? Sow Bread. Tincture from the fresh root gathered in autumn. Imported. 19 8 ESSENTIALS OF What are the nasal symptoms of Cyclamen ? Similar to Pulsatilla; thick, bland discharge, but in addition sneezing. What are the digestive symptoms ? Aggravation from fat food; desire for lemonade, and thirst; otherwise similar to Pulsatilla. What is Drosera? The round leaved Sun Dew. Tincture from the entire fresh plant gathered at the commencement of flowering. Give the cough of Drosera. Spasmodic cough, coming on in the evening; efforts to raise the phlegm end in retching and vomiting; barking cough, coming so frequently that the patient cannot get his breath; whooping cough; phthisis. Sheep eating Drosera get a violent cough. Expectora- tion of abundant yellow mucus. What is Equisetum hyemale ? The Great Scouring Rush. Tincture from the fresh plant. What are the urinary symptoms of Equisetum ? Enuresis, with marked vesical irritation, cystitis, pain- ful urination and urging; bladder sore and tender; great desire to pass water from pressure on the bladder. What drug has sudden desire to pass water from emotional causes ? Gelsemium. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 199 What is Gambogia ? A gum resin obtained from the Gummi-gutti Tree growing in Asia. Tincture from gum, same as Camphor. What are the stools of Gamboge ? Stool preceded by cutting at the navel, and expelled all at once after considerable urging; stools thin, watery and of yellow mucus. GUAIACUM. What is Guaiacum ? Gum Guaiac from a West Indian evergreen tree. How is the tincture prepared ? Two parts, by weight, of the resin dissolved in nine parts, by weight, of alcohol and filtered. Drug power, 1 TO- What are the rheumatic symptoms of Guaiacum ? Rheumatism of the joints when they become distorted by concretions; contractions of tendons; worse from motion; gouty nodosities. Give indications for Guaiacum in sore throat. Worse on right side; swollen tonsils; enlarged veins; must drink to assist deglutition, as throat is dry; stinging pains in throat, worse in warm, moist air. What is another use of this remedy ? It is said to relieve growing pains in children. What other remedy is also useful for this condition ? Phosphoric acid. 200 ESSENTIALS OF KREOSOTE. What is Kreosote ? One of the coal tar products. Our tincture is made from Beech-wood Tar Kreosote. What is the action of Kreosote ? It produces gastro-enteric disorders and circulatory dis- turbances. What conditions are favorably influenced by Kreosote ? Chronic lung troubles; tuberculosis with haemoptysis; severe gastric catarrh in children; diabetes; inflammatory conditions about the uterus; leucorrhoea which is ex- tremely irritating, causing itching of the labiae. What is Hamamelis Virginica ? The common Witch Hazel. Tincture from the fresh bark of the twigs and root. What is the great indicating feature of Hamamelis in varicose veins, hemorrhoids or orchitis ? The great keynote is soreness and hemorrhage. What is Hypericum perforatum ? St. fohn's Wort. Tincture from the fresh blossoming plant. What is Hypericum used for ? It is the Arnica of the nerves. Concussion of the spine, and injuries of the nerves in general. Also in hemor- rhoids. It is useful for crushed fingers or toes. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 201 PTELEA TRIFOLIATA. What is this plant, when should it be gathered and how is the tincture made? The Wafer Ash, Hop Tree or Wing seed. The fresh bark of the root gathered after the fruit is ripe, but before the leaves begin to fade. The tincture is made in the same manner as described under Gelsemium. What are its principal uses ? In affections of the liver and stomach, especially in con- gested, enlarged, inactive livers. What are its principal symptoms? Weight, aching distress in the hepatic region, dull pain, heaviness, better by lying on the right side; turning on the left side causes a dragging or pulling as if the liver were pulling on its ligaments. Constipation. What are the head symptoms? Dull and stupid, dazed and confused, muddled feeling in the head. What is Ruta graveolens? Common Rue. Tincture from the fresh herb gathered shortly before blooming. Give general indications for Ruta. Soreness and lameness as from a sprain or bruise. Rheumatism of wrists and ankles. 202 ESSENTIALS OF Give eye symptoms of Ruta. It is useful for irritability of every tissue of the eye from overwork or from using eyes on fine work. What is Xanthoxylum ? Prickly Ash. Tincture from fresh bark and berries. For what do we use Xanthoxylum ? Severe after pains. What is Laurocerasus ? Cherry Laurel. Tincture from mature, fresh leaves, gathered in summer. Imported. What are the indications for Laurocerasus in cough? Dry, teasing cough at night with expectoration tinged with blood; lack of reaction in chest troubles. What are some general indications for Laurocerasus ? Long-lasting faints with no recuperative power; bluish tint of skin; rapid sinking of forces; restless sleep; gasp- ing for breath. What is Lycopus Virginicus ? The Virginian Bugle Weed. Tincture from the whole fresh plant in flower. Give uses of Lycopus in heart affections. In cardiac irritability with depressed force, after abuse of cardiac depressants or of cardiac stimulants; excessive hypertrophy, muscular weakness, etc. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 203 What is Mezereum ? The Spurge Olive, tincture from fresh bark, gathered in early spring before flowers appear. Imported. Give the skin symptoms of Mezereum. Vesicles with intolerable itching, which dry into thick, high scabs from beneath which an acrid pus exudes; the crusts and itching are characteristic. What are the neuralgic symptoms of Mezereum ? Neuralgia of cheek bones with numbness; neuralgic pains along an eruption as in herpes zoster; ciliary neu- ralgias. What is Eucalyptus globulus ? The Australian Gum Tree. Tincture from fresh leaves. What are its chief uses ? In sub-acute and chronic malarial fevers and in bron- chial catarrhs, characterized by a copious muco-purulent expectoration. Nasal catarrh, prof use discharge. What is Nuphar luteum ? The small Yellow Pond Lily. Tincture from fresh root. What is the only use to which we put Nuphar ? Complete absence of sexual desire; impotence. Atonic spermatorrhoea and morning diarrhoea. What is Nux moschata ? The Nutmeg. Tincture from the dried nut. 204 ESSENTIALS OF Give the characteristic indications of Nux moschata. Hysteria, with attacks of faintness and an irresistible desire to sleep; enormous bloating of the abdomen even after a slight meal and great dryness of the mouth; dys- pepsia from any mental effort; distress appears while eating. PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA. Where do we find studies of Phytolacca? Hering's Materia Medica; Hale's New Remedies; mentioned in Hahnemann's Lesser Writings. What is Phytolacca ? It is the Poke root, and the tincture is made from the fresh root, of not too rank growth. What are some of its general symptoms ? Bruised feeling of the muscles with stiffness worse at night and in wet weather. Pains better in open air. What is an important keynote for Phytolacca ? Aching all over the body. What are the throat symptoms of this drug ? Dry, sore throat of dark red color; the tonsils are dark red; pain on swallowing, especially at the root of the tongue, accompanied by general aching in the back and limbs. What are the symptoms of Phytolacca on the mammary gland ? J Nodosities in the female breast; hard swelling, and tenderness on nursing; pains seem to radiate from nipple all over the body. Mastitis. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 205 When is Bryonia useful in mastitis ? In the early stages with cutting pains, great heat, red- ness and swelling. Where do the pains of Croton tiglium go upon nursing ? To the back. What other drug has nodosities in the female breast, and how is it distinguished from Phytolacca ? Conium, here there is stony hardness, and it is less acute than Phytolacca; in Conium the breasts are exceed- ingly sensitive, cannot bear the touch of clothes, and walking or jarring is painful. Mention two other remedies that have nodes in the breast. Calcarea fluorica and Silicea. What is Rheum ? Rhubarb. Tincture from the dried root. What are the characteristics of Rheum ? Diarrhoea of sour, slimy stools, with tenesmus and grip- ing colic, the child's whole body smells sour, there is an acid condition of the system and the stools are brown and frothy. What are some other drugs having sour stools ? Calcarea carb., Magnesia carb., Hepar. What is Sabal serrulata ? The Saw Palmetto, growing in our Southern States. Tincture from the fresh, ripe berries. 206 ESSENTIALS OF What are its uses ? Enlarged or inflamed prostate glands. It speedily re- lieves the dribbling and difficulty in urination. Acute and chronic prostatitis. Also useful in enuresis. What is Rumex crispus ? Yellow Dock. Tincture from fresh root gathered after the fruit is ripe, but before frost. Give the characteristics of the cough of Rumex. Teasing, persistent cough, irritating, dry, occurring in paroxysms, which is aggravated by cold air, the patient has to cover his head to breathe warm air; it is caused by tickling in the supra-sternal fossa; night cough in phthisis. What is Sambucus niger ? European Elder. Tincture from equal parts of fresh leaves and flowers. Imported. What is our chief use for Sambucus ? Snuffles in children and spasms of the glottis. What is Viburnum opulus ? The High Cranberry. Tincture from the fresh bark of the root. What are the indications for Viburnum opulus ? Threatened miscarriage, with pains from lower abdo- men into thighs. Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea. What is Sarsaparilla ? A species of Smilax. Tincture from the dried root of the Honduras variety. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 207 Tell the uses of Sarsaparilla. Sycotic eruptions looking like the roseola of syphilis and itching intolerably; eruptions exuding an irritating pus; moist eruption about genitals. Is an antisycotic remedy. What is Senega? Seneca Snake Root. Tincture from the dried root gath- ered when the leaves are dead. Give some indications for Senega. Hoarseness, and a throat so dry that it hurts to talk; great accumulation of albuminous mucus on the chest, which is difficult to expectorate. Great soreness of the chest. What is Viola tricolor ? The wild Pansy. Tincture from the fresh plants in flower, having yellow and blue flowers. Imported. What are the indications for Viola tricolor in eczema ? Crusta lactea, with copious exudation which mats the hair, and urine smelling like that of a cat. CHAPTER IV. ANIMAL KINGDOM. Give the general action of animal remedies. They correspond to affections having a destructive ten- dency, and suit deep-seated diseases, poisoned blood and great nerve depression. They also act upon the mind, producing, so to speak, a poisoned condition there, hence they are valuable in insanity and organic cerebral disease. Does the allopathic school use animal remedies; if so, what? It employs Cantharis or the Spanish fly, Blatta orien- talis or the Cockroach, Musk, from the Musk deer, and is commencing to use Apis mellifica or the honey bee, as well as other homoeopathic animal remedies. MOSCHUS. Where is our pathogenesis of Moschus found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica. See also the British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXII. What is Moschus and how is it obtained ? It is probably the preputial secretion from the Musk deer, and our tincture is made from the dried product. ESSENTIALS OF HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 209 How is the tincture made ? The whole musk bag is dissolved in dilute alcohol in the proportion of 1 to 20. Dilute alcohol, in the proportion of 20 to 80, is used in making the ix and 2x dilutions. Give the symptoms indicating Moschus in hysteria. The patient faints from the least excitement; the hys- terical spasm is ushered in by a contractive feeling about the throat; suffocation, globus hystericus; spasms about the chest and alternate crying and laughing. Compare Valeriana in hysteria. It corresponds to general nervous and vascular excite- ment. Patients must keep constantly on the move. Slightest exertion causes headache and the slightest pain causes fainting; there are pains in the limbs, simulating rheumatism, these are better by walking about. What other important symptoms does Moschus produce? A great deal of flatulence, which may cause the faint- ing by pressure on the solar plexus. Spasmodic asthma and attacks of sudden dyspnoea. What is the applicability of Castoreum, the secretion from the beaver ? For nervous, irritable women, who do not react after severe diseases; women who are "pretty near" the hysterics. MEPHITIS PUTORIUS. By whom was Mephitus introduced ? By Dr. Constantine Hering. H 2IO ESSENTIALS OF What is Mephitis ? It is the secretion from the Skunk. What constitutes the tincture ? One part of the secretion dissolved in 99 parts, by weight, of alcohol. What is it principally used for and with what indications ? Whooping cough, with a marked laryngeal spasm and a whoop; cough is worse at night on lying down; there is a suffocative feeling, and the child cannot exhale. How does Corrallium rubrum, another animal remedy, compare ? Whooping cough, with smothering before the cough, and great exhaustion afterwards; the child gasps and gasps, and becomes black in the face. " Minute gun," cough, short, quick and ringing. The "whooping" is worse at night. COCCUS CACTI. What is Coccus cacti and how do we prepare it ? The Cochineal insect infecting the cactus plant. The dried insects are cleaned with tepid water and covered with 5 parts, by weight, of alcohol. Placed in a well- stoppered bottle and stood 14 days in a dark, cool place, being shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, TV- Give indications for Coccus cacti in whooping cough. Paroxysms of cough, ending with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus, extending in great long strings even to the feet. Sensation as of a thread in the throat. Shortness of breath. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 211 How does the expectoration differ from that of Kali bich.? The Kali bich. expectoration is yellow, not clear albu- minous. What are the indications for Lac caninum, or dog's milk, in diphtheria ? Where the membrane forms on one side and goes to the other, or is constantly changing sides; the membrane is mother-of-pearl like. Much pain and swelling. There is some clinical testimony in favor of this remedy. What are the principal Ophidians ? Lachesis, Crotalus, Bothrops, Elaps and the Naja tri- pudians. What is the general characteristic action of the remedies of this family, as a whole ? They cause decomposition and fluidity of the blood; the parts swell rapidly and proceed to rapid decomposition; the blood is dark fluid and devitalized and hence, they are suitable to diseases where a poisoned condition, of the blood obtains, as in typhoid fever, diphtheria, gangrene, low ulcerations, etc.; they also stain the skin yellow, not from jaundice, but owing to the decomposed blood. The discharges are offensive and the heart is weakened. What are some of the general antidotes to snake poisons ? Alcohol, Whiskey in large quantites; radiated heat, Ammonia and Permanganate of Potash. 212 ESSENTIALS OF LACHESIS TRIGONOCEPHALUS. Where are our pathogeneses of Lachesis found ? In Hering's Action of the Snake Poisons, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XL and XII., Allen's Encyclo- pcedia, Hering's Guiding Symptoms. What is Lachesis ? A large South American snake, from three to fourteen feet long; the pure poison is used, and was first obtained by the late Dr. Hering, of Philadelphia. How do we prepare Lachesis ? By trituration of the virus. None can be obtained below the 6th decimal trituration. What is the general action of Lachesis ? It produces, in addition to the poisoned condition of the blood, a great hypersensitiveness of the body, which gives rise to that great characteristic of the drug, cannot bear anything tight about the throat. Give five general characteristics of Lachesis. i. Great sensitiveness of body and intolerance of cloth- ing about the neck. 2. It is a left-sided remedy. 3 A general aggravation after sleep. He sleeps into an aggravation. 4. Its use in climacteric disorders. 5. General blueness of the skin and all eruptions. What are the characteristic mental symptoms ? Great loquacity, patient jumping from one subject to another, jealous, fear of being poisoned and refuses the HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 213 medicine, muttering delirium with dropping of the lower jaw and illusions, such as imagining that he is under some superhuman control. What are the head symptoms of Lachesis ? Headache over the left eye accompanying a cold, but as soou as discharge is established headache is better. Headache worse from heat of sun. Give some characteristic ear symptoms of Lachesis. Roaring and singing in the ears, which are relieved by putting the finger in the ear and shaking it, showing its catarrhal origin. Ears full of pasty, offensive wax. Give the indications for Lachesis in facial erysipelas. More on the left side, at first bright red then dark bluish or purplish, great infiltration of cellular tissues and great weakness; patient drowsy, perhaps has delirium and is loquacious. What are the nasal symptoms of Lachesis ? Watery discharge, worse from the left nostril, with a throbbing headache, which is relieved when the discharge appears What is the characteristic tongue of Lachesis ? Dry tongue protruded with difficulty, catches on the teeth and trembles, cracked at tip and brown on dorsum. Give the characteristic throat symptoms of Lachesis. Sensation of lump in left side of the throat, which seems to go down when swallowing, but returns again; constric- tion of throat and difficult breathing, worse on arousing from sleep or after sleep; empty swallowing is painful and fluids escape from the nose; throat sensitive externally. 214 ESSENTIALS OF What are its indications in diphtheria ? Great difficulty in swallowing, great fetor and exhaus- tion, infiltration of tissues about the neck, membrane more on left side. Thin excoriating discharge from the nose. When would Lachesis be indicated in pneumonia ? In the typhoid form; late in the disease, when pus forms in the lungs and the patient is bathed in a profuse sweat and the sputa are mixed with blood and pus. What are the symptoms of Lachesis about the heart and circulation ? Constriction about the heart; flushings of heat at the climacteric. Dark, bluish skin. Aroused from sleep suffocating. What is the great craving of Lachesis ? Oysters. Give the diarrhoea of Lachesis. Horribly offensive diarrhoea, preceded by sopor; the offensiveness of the stool indicates it in low forms of dis- ease; constant urging in the rectum and a sensation of beating as of little hammers there; the sphincter is unduly irritable. Give the indications for Lachesis in ovarian troubles. Pain in the left ovary relieved by a discharge from the uterus; can bear nothing heavy on this region; it also affects, in a like manner, the right ovary. Suppurative ovaritis. What are the menstrual symptoms ? Menses scanty and feeble, black and offensive, with HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 215 pain in the hips and bearing down in the left ovary; better when flow is established. What are the symptoms indicating Lachesis in hemor- rhages ? Hemorrhages of dark blood, depositing a sediment resembling charred straw; small wounds bleed profusely and the blood remains fluid, does not coagulate. Give the indications for Lachesis in bed sores, carbuncles, boils, abscesses, etc. When there is great sensitiveness of the surface, bluish in appearance and perhaps surrounded by many small pimples; carbuncles which slough and are very offensive. Give its symptoms in scarlet fever. When the rash is slowly and imperfectly developed, dark and accompanied with diphtheritic deposits; pulse weak, surface dark, and perhaps dark hemorrhages. To what climacteric symptoms does Lachesis correspond ? The headache, and the fact that non-appearing dis- charges make the patient worse; flushes of heat during the day. CROTALUS HORRIDUS. Who introduced Crotalus ? Dr. Constantine Hering. See, British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXXIV. What is the Crotalus ? It is the poison of the Rattlesnake, prepared by tritura- tion. 2l6 ESSENTIALS OF What is the characteristic action of Crotalus ? It causes a yellowness of the skin from disintegration of the blood. Tendency to hemorrhages. In what disease is Crotalus often indicated ? In yellow fever, in the stage of black vomit, where there is low delirium, yellow skin, and oozing of blood from every orifice of the body. It produces a perfect picture of this disease. NAJA TRIPUDIANS. Who introduced Naja? Dr. Constantine Hering. What is the Naja? It is the poison of the Cobra, prepared by trituration. What are its chief applications ? In valvular diseases of the heart with a dry, teasing cough; there is tremulous action; it also acts on the left ovary, causing a pain there during the cough. ELAPS CORALLINUS. What is Elaps ? The poison of the Coral snake triturated with sugar of milk. Introduced by Dr. Mure, of Brazil. What are some characteristic indications of Elaps ? Catarrhal snuffles in children, nose stuffed up; also the great sense of coldness that cold water leaves in the stomach. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 217 Give the characteristic indications for Bufo rana, a South American toad, sometimes used in medicine. For masturbation, where the patient seeks solitude to perform the act; epilepsy caused by sexual intercourse, the aura seeming to start from the sexual organs. SEPIA SUCCUS. Where is the pathogenesis of Sepia found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Transactions of American Institute of Homoeopathy, 1875 ; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XIII and XIV. What is Sepia ? It is the inky secretion of the Cuttlefish, which it ejects when pursued by its enemies. How is the tincture prepared ? The pure powdered Sepia is prepared as described under Coccus cacti, allowing it to stand 8 days instead of 14 days. What class of patients does Sepia suit ? Tall, slim females with narrow pelvises. "Tall women, Sepia; tall men, Phosphorus." What is the general action of Sepia ? Sepia causes a venous plethora, first in the portal sys- tem then throughout the body. This venous congestion accounts for many of its symptoms. It also acts promi- nently on the uterine organs, producing here many symp- toms of value. 218 ESSENTIALS OF Give five characteristics of Sepia. i. Weakness. 2. Yellow complexion. 3. Bearing down sensation. 4. Violent motion relieves symptoms. 5. Amelioration in the middle of the day. What are the mental symptoms of Sepia ? Weak memory; sense of helplessness and great sus- ceptibility to excitement, and still more to terror; dispair, she dreads to be alone, wants company, but has an aver- sion to her own friends, and is indifferent to her house- hold affairs. What are the characteristic head symptoms of Sepia ? Headaches, commence in the morning and increase, re- lieved by sleep or violent motion; the patient is sad and tearful with the headache, and they are better in the open air. Menstrual headache with scanty flow. What are the stomach symptoms of Sepia ? White-coated tongue; sour or putrid taste in the mouth; an all gone feeling in the stomach which is not relieved by eating; nausea at the sight or smell of food; great long- ing for acids or pickles; sensation of a lump in the stomach. What drug has nausea at the thought of food ? Colchicum. Mention the characteristic symptom of Sepia on the face. A yellow saddle across the nose. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 219 Give the constipation of Sepia. No desire or urging for days and days; the stools are hard and large; inactivity of the rectum, and a sensation of a ball in it; patient cannot strain and consequently cannot expel stool. What are the urinary symptoms of Sepia ? Irritable bladder, involuntary escape of urine during first sleep. Red sediment in the urine, which is acid and fetid. How does Causticum compare ? Both have enuresis in first sleep. Causticum is gen- erally more often indicated in boys, and also in all male sexual disturbances. In Causticum the urine is involun- tary in the daytime as well as at night. There is a par- alytic weakness of the sphincter vesicae and great sensi- tiveness to cold air, which is not marked under Sepia. What are the symptoms about the male organs ? Weakness of sexual organs. Gleet, with scanty dis- charge in the morning. What are the characteristic symptoms of Sepia in the female organs ? Weakness and bearing-down sensation as if everything would protrude from the vulva, compelling patient to sit with limbs crossed. Sharp, clutching pains, as if clutched with a hand; enlargement and hardening of the uterus. What are the menses of Sepia ? Almost any combination, though late and scanty, is the most frequent; they may be early and scanty, or early and profuse. 220 ESSENTIALS OF What is the cough of Sepia ? Cough seeming to come from the stomach or abdomen; a cough with salty expectoration, attended by stitches in the epigastrium. Whooping cough with vomiting of bile and soreness of chest during cough; relieved by pressure. Give indications for Sepia in sciatica. Aggravation from sitting, from getting up from a seat; often after violent exertion, though at times this relieves. Lancinating stitches, must get out of bed for relief. What are the characteristic eruptions produced by Sepia? Vesicular eruptions around mouth and chin; ring- worms; yellow spots, liver spots on abdomen and chest; herpetic conditions about knees and ankles. What is another useful remedy for ringworm ? Tellurium, which has offensive discharge. Give the main characteristic symptoms of Murex purpurea, a member of the same family as Sepia. Sensation as if something were pressing on ,a sore part in the pelvis; the secretions are profuse, such as the menses and urination, and it differs from Sepia in having great sexual excitement; otherwise its symptoms are very similar. SPONGIA TOSTA. Where are our data concerning Spongia found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. How do we prepare this drug ? A tincture is made from the Turkey sponge roasted brown, in the same manner as that of Sepia is prepared. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 221 What is its general sphere of action ? The glandular system and mucous membranes are the special sphere of Spongia. It produces enlargement of the former and inflammation of the latter, especially the mucous membrane of the larynx and trachea. Give the indications of Spongia in orchitis. Where there is hardness and squeezing pains in the testicles and cord, worse from any motion; great enlarge- ment of the testicles. In acute laryngitis when should Spongia be given ? Where the cough is harsh and barking, where there are suffocative spells during sleep with external sensitiveness to the touch. What are the indications for Spongia in croup ? The breathing is harsh and hard as if the patient were breathing through a sponge; hard, barking, ringing cough with scanty expectoration; the cough seems to get tighter every minute; threatened suffocation. Is Spongia ever indicated in phthisis pulmonalis ; if so, with what symptoms ? Hard, ringing, metallic cough, worse from deep breath- ing, with a sensation of weakness as if the patient would fall, worse from deep breathing, talking and dry, cold winds; flashes of heat, which return when thinking of them. What are the heart symptoms of Spongia ? Organic affections, cannot lie on the back with head low without suffocating; arouses from sleep as if smothering with blowing sounds over some valve. 222 ESSENTIAL* OF What is the temperament of Spongia ? Fair, light complexion and light blue eyes. Give an indication for Badiaga, another variety of sponge. Indurated buboes. Palpitation of the heart from un- pleasant news. APIS MELLIFICA. When was Apis introduced into our Literature ? Metcalfs Materia Medica; Wolf's Monograph; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XI and XII; Hering's American Provings, etc. What is Apis mellifica, and how does it differ from Apium virus ? Apis mellifica is made from the whole honey bee, treated in the same manner as Spongia. Apium virus is simply the clear poison of the bee triturated. What is the general action of the poison of the bee ? Rapid swellings with redness, burning and stinging pains. CEdema of any part of the body. Q$dematous infiltrations and inflammations are met by this remedy. Serous inflammations and dropsies. Give seven characteristic symptoms of Apis. i. Drowsiness. 2. CEdematous swellings. 3. Thirstlessness. 4. Intolerance of heat. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 223 5. Stinging pains. 6. Afternoon aggravation, from 4 to 6. 7. Bruised sensations. What are the mental symptoms of Apis ? The patient is fidgety and awkward; drops things; is very clumsy, or is silly, laughing and jealous. What are the head symptoms ? In meningitis it is indicated by the shrill outcries in sleep, and especially if due to a suppressed eruption. How does it compare here with Belladonna ? The nervous agitation is more marked under Apis, and the cephalic cry belongs especially to Apis. What are the characteristic eye symptoms of Apis ? Asthenopia and chemosis, a puffiness of the conjunctiva showing oedema. CEdematous swelling of the eyelids and especially under eyes. What remedy has swelling over the upper lid like a little bag, and occurring more often in the morning ? Kali carb. How does Apis compare with Rhus in eye affections ? There is less tendency to formation of pus with Apis than with Rhus. Rhus is relieved by warmth and Apis by cold. What are the indications for Apis in glossitis or inflam- mation of the tongue ? Great swelling; vesicles on the tips and sides of the tongue; the tongue is very sore and dry, in fact the whole mouth is sore. 224 ESSENTIALS OF Give the symptoms calling for Apis in diphtheria. Great oedema of the throat; stinging pains; elongated, swollen and cedematous uvula and tonsils; breathing is difficult from swelling of the throat and tongue; the throat has a red, varnished appearance. What laryngeal symptoms have we under Apis ? CEdema of the glottis. Give the stool of Apis. Thin, watery, yellow diarrhoea worse in the morning; the child is much debilitated and emaciated. Involun- tary stools at every movement, as if the anus stood con- stantly open. What are the characteristic urinary symptoms of Apis ? Urine scanty or suppressed, with general oedema and drowsiness, lack of thirst and suffocation on lying down. Albuminous urine with tube casts. What symptoms does Apis produce in the external genital organs of both sexes ? CEdematous swellings of the scrotum, testicles or labiae. What are the symptoms indicating Apis in ovarian troubles ? It affects especially the right ovary. Ovaritis with soreness in the inguinal region, with burning and sting- ing and tumefaction. Ovarian cysts in their incipiency; numbness down the thigh; tightness across the chest or a reflex cough accompany. What are the peculiar respiratory symptoms of Apis? Difficult breathing, "he does not see how he can get another breath," cough seeming to start from a little spot HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 225 in the larynx, relieved by a little expectoration. CEdem- atous conditions about the chest and lungs. Give the general symptoms of the extremities. Affections of the joints with burning, stinging pains, swelling from effusions; the skin over the joints feeling tightly stretched; oedema of the extremities. What affection of the skin is especially met by Apis ? Urticaria or nettle rash; they are pinkish white welts which itch and sting intolerably. Give two remedies having urticaria from eating shell fish. Urtica urens and Terebinth. Give the symptoms of Apis in erysipelas. It is of a rosy, pinkish hue, later livid and purple, the parts become quickly cedematous, and there is a bruised, sore feeling to the skin. Give the symptoms of Apis in dropsy. The skin is waxy and transparent like alabaster; the urine is scanty and albuminous, or with a dark sediment like coffee grounds. Patient is thirstless. How does Acetic acid compare here ? There is a waxy look about the face and limbs and a great predominance of gastric symptoms, thirst and water- brash. What are the febrile symptoms of Apis? Chill without thirst, followed by burning heat of the whole body and oppression of the chest, sweat partial without thirst. 15 226 ESSENTIALS OF CANTHARIS. When was Cantharis introduced into homoeopathic litera- ture ? • In Hahnemann's original works; Hartlaub and Trinks; Allen's Encyclopedia. What is Cantharis ? It is the Spanish fly, and the tincture is made of one part of dried Spanish flies and five parts of alcohol. Triturations are made of the powdered insect. What is the general action of Cantharis ? Its special field of action is the mucous membrane of the genito-urinary tract, producing violent inflammation throughout this system; it also affects the gastro-intestinal and respiratory mucous membranes. What peculiar eye symptoms has this drug ? Objects look yellow. What are the indications for Cantharis in facial erysipelas ? Erysipelas beginning on the dorsum of the nose and spreading to right cheek with the formation of large vesicles, which break and discharge an excoriating fluid. What are the throat symptoms ? Burning from the mouth to the stomach; throat highly inflamed and covered with plastic lymph; spasm and intense constriction about the throat. What are the symptoms of Cantharis in dysentery ? Discharge of blood streaked mucus, looking like scrap- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 227 ings of the intestines; cutting and burning in the anus; the tenesmus of the bladder predominates over that of the intestines. Give in brief the urinary symptoms of Cantharis. Persistent and violent urging to urinate, with great tenesmus; the urine is passed only in drops, and seems like molten lead passing through the urethra; intense burning on urination, and aching in the small of the back. What are the sexual symptoms ? Intense sexual excitement. Gonorrhoea, with intense irritation and persistent erections; the discharge is puru- lent and bloody; useful when the disease has been sent to the bladder by injections. What are the female symptoms of Cantharis ? Nymphomania, with the bladder symptoms; menses too black, too early, and too profuse; it favors the expulsion of moles, hydatids, etc. What is the general effect of Cantharis on the skin ? It produces large blisters and bullae, which are filled with an excoriating fluid, the skin burns like fire; it is a useful remedy for burns and scalds when blebs form on a yellowish base. In herpes zoster it is almost specific. SPIDER POISONS. What is the general action of the Spider poisons ? Spider bites produce, in general, a coldness and a tendency to periodical recurrence of their symptoms. They correspond to poisoned conditions of the blood and to nervous affections. 228 ESSENTIALS OF What are the different varieties of Tarentula? The Tarentula Hispana or the Lycosa tarantula, of which we make triturations of the entire live spider, and the Tarentula Cubensis, or the hairy spider. Give the general symptoms of the Tarentula Hispana. Its chief characteristic is extreme restlessness; the patient must be in constant motion, though motion ag- gravates; must be doing something all the time; useful in hysterical affections. What is the use of Tarentula Cubensis ? It produces a perfect picture of sloughing carbuncle with great prostration, and it relieves the atrocious pains accompanying it. What is the Mygale lasiodora ? A large Black spider, a native of Cuba; tincture from live insect. In what affection is it used ? In chorea, where there are twitchings of the facial mus- cles, irregular convulsive movements of one side of the body, the words are jerked out, the movements cease during sleep, but return more violent in the morning. What is Theridion ? The Orange spider of the West Indies. Tincture from the live animal. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 229 What is the headache of Theridion ? Periodical over the left eye, throbbing and shooting, aggravated by the heat of the sun and noise, and asso- ciated with vertigo and deathly nausea, which is worse on closing the eyes and from the least motion or jar, as walking across the floor. Extreme sensitiveness to noise. What is the use of Theridion in phthisis ? In phthisis florida where there are stitching pains through to the back and in the left chest, with great car- diac anxiety. What is the Aranea diadema ? It is the Cross spider. Called '' Cross '' also '' Papal Cross,'' on account of the marking on its back resembling a cross; a large black spider of the Central States, especially Kentucky and Tennessee. Tincture from live animal. What is its general applicability ? It corresponds to that which Grauvogl termed the hydrogenoid constitution, wherein there is a great deficiency of warmth and great susceptibility to damp- ness. Give two peculiar symptoms of Aranea. 1. Numbness of the parts supplied by the ulnar nerve. 2. Boring, digging pain in the os calcis. CHAPTER V. NOSODES. Mention two of our principal Nosodes. Psorinum and *Ambra grisea. Do the allopaths employ Nosodes ? They use Ambergris, Koch's lymph, which is similar to Tuberculinum, and Vaccine lymph. PSORINUM. By whom was Psorinum introduced ? Dr. C. Hering. North American fournal of Homoe- opathy, Vol. II. Here is also described the preparation of the substance. What is Psorinum ? It is prepared from the contents of the itch vesicle. What are its principal spheres of action ? It acts chiefly upon the lymphatic-glandular system and upon the cerebro spinal system; it produces an im- poverished condition of the blood and low cachexia. Give its symptoms and application in skin diseases. Herpetic eruptions accompanied by great itching, which becomes intolerable as soon as the patient becomes warm * Not always classed as a nosode, especially by pharmacists. ESSENTIALS OF HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 231 in bed; the skin has a dirty, greasy look; the sebaceous glands secrete in excess. Tinea capitis, with oozing of an offensive matter. What are the ear symptoms ? Otorrhoea, with a horribly offensive odor, like that of rotten meat. Give four more characteristic symptoms of Psorinum. 1. Offensive odor from the body. 2. Profuse sweating from the least exertion. 3. Headaches accompanied by great hunger. 4. For defective reaction due to psoric taint. Mention some other drugs useful for defective reaction. Sulphur, when apparently indicated remedies fail to act. Capsicum, lack of reaction in persons of lax fibre. Carbo veg., in abdominal affections. Cuprum, in patients who are " run down," overworked in mind and body, with tendency of all symptoms to re- lapse. Laurocerasus, in chest affections. Valerian and Ambra grisea, in nervous affections. AMBRA GRISEA. Where is the proving of this remedy found ? In the Materia Medica Pura; L'ArtMSdical, Vol. XL. What is Ambra grisea? It is Ambergris, which is found floating on the ocean, and is supposed to be derived from the whale. The genu- ine gray Ambergris is triturated. 232 ESSENTIALS OF Give its general action. Its general action is on the nervous system, producing many symptoms resembling hysteria; it is especially a useful remedy in many affections of hysterical females. What are the mental symptoms of Ambra ? Forgetfulness and hurry; the patient does everything in a hurry; time passes slowly. Give indications for Ambra in sleeplessness. Sleeplessness due to worry about business matters, with spasms and twitching of the muscles, especially in thin, spare, nervous men. Give three other indications for its use. i. In defective reaction from nervous weakness. 2. Thin, scrawny women, with obstinate constipation. 3. Cough, worse when strangers are present. Name five other nosodes sometimes used. 1. Syphilinum. 2. Hydrophobinum, 3. Tuberculinum. 4. Medorrhinum. 5. Anthracinum. Give an indication for Syphilinum. In chronic syphilitic headaches, and in obstinate affec- tions where there is a latent syphilitic taint. Also in chronic skin diseases and rheumatism in syphilitic consti- tutions.- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 233 When is Hydrophobinum or Lyssin indicated ? Chronic headaches; patient cannot bear to hear water run. Convulsions in pregnancy, which occur on hearing water poured out. Has this remedy been proved ? It has. See Hering's Guiding Symptoms. What is the difference between Tuberculinum, Baccilinum and Koch's Lymph ? Tuberculinum was introduced by the late Samuel Swan, of New York, and consists of dried Tuberculous Sputum triturated. Baccilinum was introduced by Dr. J. Compton Burnett. It is the virus of the natural disease itself. A portion of the Tuberculous lung itself was used, containing every- thing pertaining to the tuberculous process. Bacilli, debris and tubercles. Koch's lymph is artificially obtained from colonies of bacilli thriving in beef jelly. Give an indication for Tuberculinum. Tubercular troubles, tubercular meningitis, consump- tion, or tubercular arthritis. Dr. Burnett and others report many cures of phthisis with Baccilinum. A con- stant disposition to catch cold is a useful indication for its use. When may Medorrhinum be found useful ? In obstinate rheumatism, when this obstinacy is due to a latent sycotic taint. Headache of exhaustion or from hard work. Results of suppressed gonorrhoea. 234 ESSENTIALS OF HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. When would Anthracinum be found indicated in anthrax or carbuncle? Where the symptoms are the same as under Arsenicum, only more intense; pains cutting and lancinating, and Arsenicum has failed to relieve. CHAPTER VI. MINERAL KINGDOM. FLUORIC ACID. Where is the pathogenesis of Fluoric acid found ? In the Materia Medica of American Provings. What is Fluoric Acid ? It is the acid combination of Hydrogen and Fluorine ; it is very excoriating and is kept in rubber bottles, since it eats glass. How is our tincture prepared ? By dissolving i part of the pure acid in 99 parts of dis- tilled water. Must be kept in gutta percha bottles. Drug power, yfo. Give its general action. It acts principally on the bones and skin; it also has some effect on the glands. It produces also a state of venous congestion and varicosis. What are its symptoms on the bones and periosteum ? It produces caries of the long bones, with thin and excoriating discharges, relieved by cold applications. Dental fistulas and bone felons; with offensive discharges. 236 ESSENTIALS OF What are its skin symptoms ? Roughness and harshness of the skin, with great itch- ing in spots; worse from warmth and better from cold. What is the relation of Fluoric acid to Silicea ? It follows Silicea well, and is especially useful after the abuse of Silicea in suppurations. MURIATIC ACID. Where are the pathogeneses of Muriatic acid found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura and Chronic Dis- eases. What is Muriatic acid ? The acid of Chlorine or Hydrochloric acid. How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, of the pure acid (S. G. 1.16) dis- solved in 2 parts of distilled water. Drug power, yV What is the general action of this remedy? This acid acts upon the ganglionic system and through it upon the blood, skin and alimentary tract; it increases the coagulability of the blood and renders it prone to dis- organization, hence its application in low dynamic condi- tions, putrid fevers, etc. Give five characteristics of this remedy. 1. Great general debility. 2. The dry tongue rattling in the mouth. 3. Offensive discharges. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 237 4. Aversion to food. 5. Tendency to involuntary evacuations. What is the debility of Muriatic acid ? It is general, and so great that the patient slips down to the foot of the bed and must be lifted up every little while, inability to void the urine unless the bowels move. What are the indications for Muriatic acid in typhoid fever ? The tongue is dry and rattles in the mouth, there is a watery diarrhoea, which is often involuntary while urinat- ing: the patient is so weak that he slides down toward the foot of the bed; there is dropping of the lower jaw and cold extremities, the heart is feeble, irregular and intermits every third beat, bedsores, etc. NITRIC ACID. Where is our pathogenesis of this remedy found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. What is Nitric acid ? An acid combination of Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydro- gen (HN03). How do we prepare it ? One part, by weight, of the pure acid (S. G. 1.42) dis- solved in nine parts, by weight, of distilled water. Drug power, TV 238 ESSENTIALS OF What is the general action and principal seat of attack of Nitric acid ? The mucous membranes, especially at the outlets of the body where they join the skin, is the principal seat of action of this remedy. It produces irritation and de- structive ulcerations, going on even to gangrene; it also acts on the glands and bones. What are four grand characteristic symptoms of Nitric acid? i. Offensive, excoriating discharges. 2. Splinter-like pains. 3. Discharges have a urinous odor. 4. Ulcerations at junction of skin and mucous mem- branes. What are the nasal symptoms of Nitric acid ? Offensive excoriating discharge from the nose, accom- panied by nosebleed and offensive odor, hard plugs in the nose, which, when detached, leave a raw surface. What are the throat symptoms ? Sensation of a splinter, fishbone or piece of glass in the throat, ulcers in the throat with offensive discharges and odor. What is the character of the ulceration of Nitric acid ? The ulcers are irregular, deep and filled with exuberant granulations, bleed on slightest touch, have sticking pains in them and burn violently. They are fetid, exude a greenish fluid, and are worse from cold water. To recapitulate: 1. They have ragged, zigzag edges, often raised. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 239 2. Are apt to granulate profusely, proud flesh. 3. Vascular, bleeding easily. 4. Sharp splinter-like pains in them. What is the diarrhoea of Nitric acid ? The stools are offensive, green and putrid, and are accompanied by a great deal of straining and soreness about the anus; fissure and ulceration about the anus. What are the urinary symptoms of Nitric acid ? The urine smells as strong as a horse's urine; burning, tenesmus, and a sensation as if sticks were in the urethra when urinating. Give some indications for Nitric acid in syphilis. Secondary syphilis; phagedenic chancres; soreness of the skin and cranial bones, worse from damp weather; ulcers in the throat, irregular in outline; yellowish-brown or copper-colored spots over the body. What symptoms of Mercury does Nitric acid antidote ? The restlessness, mental anxiety, periosteal pains, the ophthalmia, ptyalism, ulceration of the mouth and throat, and the caries of bone. What is the cough of Nitric acid ? Dry, tickling cough, worse at night, and often starting from a particular spot in the larynx. What are the indications for its use in phthisis ? Difficult, green purulent expectoration; night sweats; soreness of the chest; hectic; hemorrhages; dyspnoea and hoarseness, worse in the morning. 240 ESSENTIALS OF Compare Calcarea carb. here. Pale, light complexion, painless hoarseness, the chest soreness is worse from touch or pressure, dyspnoea and dizziness on going up stairs, evening diarrhoea, and a loose and rattling cough are the characteristics of Cal- carea ; while thin, dark complexion, stinging hoarseness, chest soreness not worse from touch or pressure, palpita- tion and intermittent pulse on going up stairs, morning diarrhoea, and tight dry cough are the characteristics of Nitric acid. When would Nitric acid be indicated in typhoid fever ? When the stools are green, offensive and slimy, with hemorrhage from the bowels; fainting from least move- ment; threatened paralysis of the lungs, rattling breathing and intermittent pulse. Give the general differences between mineral and vege- table acids, in regard to their action. Mineral acids produce a scorbutic state of the system; with manifest tendency to ulcers and low forms of disease —typhoid diseases. Vegetable acids cause great debility, but in a less degree than mineral acids, and they show a tendency to the pro- duction of a membrane in the throat. PHOSPHORIC ACID. Where is the pathogenesis of Phosphoric acid found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura. What is Phosphoric acid ? It is the ordinary Phosphoric acid of the chemist. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 241 How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, of purified Glacial phosphoric acid is dissolved in 90 parts, by weight, of distilled water and 10 parts of alcohol added. Drug power, y|7. This is marked 2x. Give the general action of Phosphoric acid. It produces nervous prostration and debility; an atonic condition of the gastro-intestinal tract; and bone affections. Mention three grand characteristic uses of Phosphoric acid. 1. Debility from nervous causes. 2. Painless, watery, non-exhausting diarrhoea. 3. Ailments from sexual excesses. Describe the debility calling for Phosphoric acid. It is a nervous debility, arising from continued grief, over-exertion of mind, sexual excess or any nervous strain on the body; it is characterized by indifference, apathy, and torpidity of body and mind. Give the diarrhoea. It is watery, painless, oftentimes undigested diarrhoea, preceded by rumbling in the bowels, and despite the fre- quency of the stool the patient does not seem weakened by it; the keynotes are absence of pain and absence of exhaustion. Diarrhoea from fear. Give the indications for Phosphoric acid in effects of grief. Bad effects of grief due to depressing emotions, disap- pointed love, and also for homesickness. 16 242 ESSENTIALS OF How does Ignatia compare here ? Ignatia is more for the immediate effects, while Phos- phoric acid is more for the chronic, long lasting effects, coming in after Ignatia. Give the indications for Phosphoric acid in diabetes. Glycosuria and Polyuria, urine looks milky or like jelly after standing; great debility; cough on slightest ex- posure; bruised feeling in muscles and burning in the spine; urine loaded with phosphates showing a greasy pellicle. What are some clinical indications for Uranium nitricum, another remedy for diabetes? Emaciation, excessive thirst, vomiting of food with ex- cessive urine; sometimes tympanites. What are the male sexual symptoms of Phosphoric acid ? Debility, relaxation or impotence from sexual excesses, frequent weak emissions and dragging pains in the testi- cles; weakness in back and legs and burning spine; spermatorrhoea. Does Phosphoric acid have any action on the chest, if so, what? It produces weakness of the chest so that the patient can hardly talk, the weakness causes dyspnoea; cough from tickling in the chest about the ensiform cartilage, worse in the evening on lying down. SULPHURIC ACID. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 243 How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, of the pure acid (S. G. 1.843) dissolved in 9 parts, by weight, of distilled water. Drug power, yV What is the chief action of Sulphuric acid ? It acts especially upon mucous tissues, alimentary canal and the respiratory tract. What are the stomach characteristics ? Extreme sourness of all vomited matters; the stomach feels cold and relaxed, and the patient desires stimulat- ing drink, such as brandy; the stomach is so weak that all food is vomited. Stomach troubles of inebriates with these symptoms are greatly benefited by the remedy. How does the debility of the remedy show itself? As a tremor; there is a sense of tremor accompanied by objective trembling; it is a debility which occurs at the change of life or in drunkards. What peculiar symptom has Sulphuric acid about the face ? A sensation as if the white of an egg had dried on the face. How is the appearance of the throat ? There is a white membrane in the throat, and it looks as if it were whitewashed. ACETIC ACID. How is Acetic acid prepared ? One part of pure Glacial Acetic acid dissolved in 9 parts of distilled water. Drug power, TV 244 ESSENTIALS OF What are our principal uses of Acetic acid ? In dropsies, standing midway between Arsenic and Apis, distinguished from both in the characteristic thirst, and the predominance of the gastric symptoms When should we think of this remedy ? When the patient is passing large quantities of pale urine accompanied by intense thirst, dry, hot skin and great debility. How is Hydrocyanic acid prepared ? The officinal Hydrocyanic acid is mixed with equal parts of distilled water. Drug power, Tfa, Give the principal homceopathic indications for Hydro- cyanic acid. In convulsions simulating epilepsy, tetanus, with stiff- ness about the jaws and neck; another symptom indicat- ing its use is a gurgling which extends from the throat to the stomach when swallowing; it has also been used in the dry, hacking cough of consumptives. What drug does this last symptom suggest ? Laurocerasus which probably contains Hydrocyanic acid. PICRIC ACID. Where are data concerning Picric acid to be found ? In Allen's Encyclopedia ; N. Y. fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. II; North Am. Journal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXIII; HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 245 Am. Horn. Observer, Vol. XIV; see, also, Homoeopathic Times, April, July, 1878. What is Picric acid ? It is an organic acid compound of Nitric acid and a member of the Phenol series. How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, dissolved in 99 parts of distilled water. Drug power, T^. Triturations of the pure acid. What is its general action ? It corresponds in general to symptoms of neurasthenia or brain fag. It also has a marked action on the sexual organs. Its power of disintegrating the blood, and of destroying the properties of the red blood corpuscles alleged by its chief prover has been disputed. Give its indications in neurasthenia. Depression and weariness from slight fatigue, a mental inactivity with indifference and a desire to lie down and rest; brain fag; the grand characteristic is that the slight- est exertion brings on speedy exhaustion, and extinguishes that quality which we call grit. What are the sexual symptoms of Picric acid ? Excitement, priapism and profuse emissions, erections very violent, legs are heavy; there is prostration from least exertion; erections keep the patient awake at night. How is Salicylic acid prepared ? By trituration. 246 ESSENTIALS OF Give an indication for Salicylic acid. Dyspepsia with excessive accumulation of flatulence and acidity of the stomach; much belching of gas. OXALIC ACID. Where is the original pathogenesis found? Materia Medica of American Provings. What is the backache of Oxalic acid ? Acute pain in the back extending down the thighs, relieved by change of posture, the back feels too weak to support the body, the pains are worse when thinking of them. Symptoms intermit. Give three other indications for Oxalic acid. 1. Pain in spots over the body. 2. Neuralgia of the spermatic cord, worse from motion. 3. Excessive hyperaesthesia of the retina. BENZOIC ACID. Where are data found concerning Benzoic acid? Materia Medica of American Provings; Grauvogl's Text-book of Homoeopathy. How is it prepared ? One part dissolved in nine parts of alcohol. Drug power, yV Also triturations. Give the urinary symptoms of Benzoic acid. Irritable bladder, with dribbling of strong-smelling HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 247 urine; it is high colored and of a very offensive ammoni- acal odor, like that of the horse. What are the symptoms indicating Benzoic acid in rheu- matism ? Pain in the small joints, with this strong smelling urine; gouty nodosities; weeping sinews. Give an indication for Carbolic acid. Flatulence of the aged depending upon imperfect diges- tion; acidity and burning in the stomach. How is Lactic acid prepared ? One part of pure acid dissolved in 99 parts of alcohol. Give indications for Lactic acid in diabetes. Urinates copiously and freely. Saccharine urine, great thirst, nausea, debility, voracious appetite and consti- pation. ARSENICUM ALBUM. Give references for Arsenicum. Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura ; Chronic Diseases ; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. III. and IV. What preparation of Arsenic do we use ? It is the Arsenious acid, from which we make tritura- tions. How is our tincture made ? One part of the pure vitreous acid, finely powdered, is 248 ESSENTIALS OF boiled to a complete solution in 60 parts of distilled water and filtered. The filtrate is increased to 90 parts by the addition of distilled water and then 10 parts of 95 per cent, alcohol are added. Drug power ,-J-^. What is Fowler's solution ? It is made by dissolving equal parts of Arsenious acid and Carbonate of Potash in boiling distilled water, with the addition of a little compound spirit of Lavender, to give color and flavor. It contains four grains to the ounce; the dose is from two to five drops. Another prep- aration is "Donovan's Solution," which is also called Liquor Arsenii et Hydrargyri Iodidi. What are some of the principal features of Arsenical poisoning ? Intense irritation of mucous membranes, violent burn- ing, vomiting and diarrhoea, with great prostration. The burning extends throughout the alimentary tract; there is great thirst; the features are sunken; the stools are bloody and accompanied with tenesmus. What is an antidote to Arsenic poisoning ? Hydrated Peroxide of Iron, in tablespoonful doses every five or ten minutes, is the most effective antidote to jpoisoning by Arsenic. Emetics should also be used. What is the general homceopathic applicability of Arseni- cum? Destructive inflammations of mucous membranes; cedematous effusions; fatty degenerations; various forms of skin affections; kidney affections and nervous diseases of various kinds are met by this remedy. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 249 Give seven grand characteristics of Arsenicum. 1. Periodicity. The great periodic. 2. Weakness and prostration after the slightest exer- tion. 3. Malignity of symptoms. 4. Restlessness and anguish. 5. Burning everywhere. 6. Pains, worse at rest, at night and increased by cold. 7. Unquenchable thirst for small quantities of water and very often. What are the mental symptoms ? Great restlessness and fear of death; delirium, with tendency to suicide; weakness of memory. How does the restlessness of Rhus tox. differ ? It is to relieve pain, not an anxious restlessness. What is the time of general aggravation of Arsenic ? At night, just after midnight. What are the indications for Arsenicum in cold in the head ? In winter colds with a thin, watery discharge from the nose, which excoriates the upper lip, yet in spite of this the nose feels stopped up; there is frontal headache and photophobia, and great sneezing, and the sneezing does not relieve in the slightest; the patient is worse on going into the open air; the burning, however, is worse near the fire, and better in the open air. How does this differ from Mercurius ? The Mercurius discharge, though very excoriating, is not watery, but thicker; it is a thin mucous discharge. 250 ESSENTIALS OF How does Arsenicum differ from Phosphorus in colds ? The cold of Arsenicum always settles in the nose, while that of Phosphorus settles on the chest. What are the symptoms of Arsenicum in facial neuralgia? Fine pains course through the face like burning needles; the face is pale and shrunken. What is the characteristic tongue of Arsenicum ? The tongue has a red excoriated look, the tip and edges are red, and both the tongue and mouth are very dry. When would Arsenicum be indicated in diphtheria ? Where there is adynamic fever, fetid breath, and the membrane looks dark and gangrenous, where the pulse is rapid and weak; the patient restless and prostrated, with throat swollen both externally and internally, and the membrane has a dark and wrinkled appearance, and where there is considerable oedema about the throat. What are the stomach symptoms of Arsenicum ? Burning, griping pains in the stomach followed by great prostration and vomiting; the vomiting is severe; the patient vomits water as soon as it becomes warm in the stomach; the stomach is very irritable, and it is a remedy for irritable stomachs of drunkards; there is heartburn and gulping up of burning water. Give in brief the indications for Arsenicum in diarrhoea. The stools are yellow, undigested, slimy or bloody, they are scanty and attended with great burning in the rectum; the burning being out of all proportion to the stools; these are the characteristics: HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 251 1. The small quantity. 2. The dark color. 3. The offensive odor. 4. The great prostration following. What are the indications for its use in dysentery ? Scanty stools, burning in the rectum; tenesmus and thirst, and great prostration following. Give some indications for Arsenicum in Bright's disease. General anasarca, oedema and puffiness; albuminous urine; waxy casts; skin pale and waxy looking; exhaust- ing diarrhoea; burning and thirst. Give the respiratory symptoms of Arsenicum. Great dyspnoea, with restlessness and exhaustion; cough dry, fatiguing and whistling, with sensation as of fumes of sulphur in the larynx; rawness, soreness, and dryness, and burning in the chest; cough worse after mid- night. What drug has a dry cough worse before midnight ? Sulphur. What symptoms does Arsenicum produce upon the skin ? 1. Pains, itching, biting, gnawing and burning. 2. Watery swellings, from puffiness to oedema. 3. Eruptions, papules, nettle rash and pimples. 4. Painful ulcers, burning and sensitive, with offensive discharges. What are the indications of Arsenicum in eczema ? Where there is copious scaling, or thick, scabby erup- tions exuding pus. 252 ESSENTIALS OF Give indications for Arsenicum in intermittent fever. The paroxysms are not complete, they are more apt to occur at night with sweat at the end of the fever; the thirst is never with the chill, it occurs after it; but during the sweat there is violent thirst, especially for hot drinks, since cold drinks chill; the pulse is small, frequent and weak. Give the indications for its use in typhoid fever. Late in the disease when the patient is faint, weak and exhausted with cold sweat and delirium, the mouth and teeth are covered by sordes, the mouth is full of ulcers, there is diarrhoea, stools dark and offensive, intense fever and thirst. In what affections of the tissues may Arsenicum be the remedy ? In carbuncle, bed sores and dissecting wounds, where there are lancinating and burning pains. What are the characteristic modalities of Arsenicum ? i. Worse at night, especially after midnight, i to 3 A. M. 2. Worse at rest. 3. Worse from cold, cold weather, cold food, cold air, patient is cold. 4. Better from warmth, warm things, drinks, etc. Give the indications for Arsenicum iodatum in catarrhs. Violent, acute coryza, with watery, acrid discharge, soreness in the nostrils, heat and burning extending into the eyes and headache. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 253 What are the special indications for Arsenicum iodatum in tuberculosis ? The great debility, the night sweats and the decided cachectic appearance of the patient, the recurring fever, the emaciation, the profound prostration and the tendency to diarrhoea. PHOSPHORUS, Where are data concerning Phosphorus found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; North American fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. VII; British fournal of Homoe- opathy, Vol. XXI. How is Phosphorus tincture prepared ? Strong 95 per cent, alcohol with an excess of Phosphorus is put into an open bottle in a hot water bath, and after the Phosphorus is melted, vigorously shaken until cold, then decanted. Drug power, yg-V^. This saturated solution corresponds to the 3X potency, and 10 drops, with 90 drops of strong alcohol, give the 4x or 2 potency. Dilute alcohol should not be used until the 6th dilution is reached. Can Phosphorus be triturated ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases a method is given, but alcoholic solutions are preferable. It is sometimes prepared in Ether. Give in brief the general applicability of Phosphorus. It profoundly affects mucous membranes; causes great alterations in the structure of the liver, enlarging it and 254 ESSENTIALS OF producing fatty degeneration. It also produces caries and necrosis of bones. The sexual organs of both sexes are impressed by its action, and it has a special action on the respiratory organs. Give eight characteristic symptoms of Phosphorus. i. Fatty degeneration of tissues. 2. Caries of bones. 3. Dread of mental exertion. 4. Painless diarrhoea, with exhaustion and prostration. 5. Oppression of chest. 6. Low adynamic fever, with absence of thirst. 7. Burning pain in dorsal region of the spine. 8. Stumbling when walking and trembling of legs. What are the mental symptoms of Phosphorus ? Apathy and mental fatigue; disinclination to do mental work; answers questions slowly; a sluggish state. In what two conditions about the eye is Phosphorus useful? 1. Cataract, the letters appear red; early in the disease. 2. Degeneration, or gray atrophy of the optic nerve from overwrought nervous system; objects have a cloudi- ness about them by candle light; green halo about objects. Retinitis pigmentosa. What is the remedy for atrophy of the optic nerve from ^ tobacco? Arsenicum. What are the ear symptoms of Phosphorus ? Hardness of hearing and a re-echoing of sounds in the ears. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 255 What are the characteristic nasal symptoms ? Caries of the bones of the nose; ulcerations of the nose with stoppage; hemorrhage and offensive odor; nasal polypi. Give the stomach symptoms of Phosphorus. White tongue; the patient is hungry, especially at night; wakes up hungry and longs for cold things; cold things seem to relieve until they get warm in the stomach, when they are vomited; vomiting from simple exhaustion of the stomach. Perforating ulcer of the stomach, with vomit- ing of coffee-ground-like matters. Sensation of empti- ness in the abdomen is one of Dr. Guernsey's keynotes. What is the action of Phosphorus on the liver ? Acute yellow atrophy, or acute hepatitis, with tendency to the formation of abscesses; enlarged, cirrhosed and fatty livers also call for it. What is the constipation of Phosphorus ? The stools are long and slender, like a dog's stool, and voided with much straining. Give the indications for Phosphorus in diarrhoea. Painless diarrhoea, may be involuntary, with great exhaustion and prostration; the stools may contain white particles in them like rice or tallow; there is an intoler- ance of stool in the lower bowel; as soon as it gets into the rectum it must be evacuated. What effect has Phosphorus on the kidneys ? It produces a marked nephritis, with profuse discharge of bloody urine which contains easts. 256 ESSENTIALS OF Give the male sexual symptoms of Phosphorus. Increased sexual desire, followed by loss of sexual de- sire and emissions; the patient has desires and fancies, but no power. Give the indications for Phosphorus on the larynx. Hoarseness worse in the evening, when there may be aphonia; great sensitiveness of the larynx; it hurts him to talk or cough; the voice is hoarse and rough. What is the characteristic cough of Phosphorus? It is caused by an irritation and tickling in the trachea; there is not much soreness or expectoration; the cough is a dry one. How does change of temperature affect the cough of Phos- phorus? It is worse going from warm room into the cold air. Bryonia is worse coming from cold air into a warm room. What are the principal symptoms of Phosphorus in the chest ? Oppression and weight on the chest, a nervous oppres- sion; in pneumonia and typhoid pneumonia when bron- chial symptoms are prominent; where the sputa are yellow, blood streaked or rust colored; pains through the left lung; and the patient cannot lie on the left side. How does the chest oppression of Phosphorus differ from that of Sulphur ? In Phosphorus it is external as of a load on the chest. In Sulphur it is internal as of congestion in the chest with dyspnoea and burning. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 257 Mention another drug that has weight on the chest but where there is little inflammation. Ferrum met. What symptoms has Phosphorus in the back that are char- acteristic ? Intense burning pains in the spine between the scapulae; the dorsal spines are very sensitive. Give four characteristics of Phosphorus in fever. 1. The adynamic, low type of fever. 2. The lack of thirst. 3. The periodicity—4 or 5 in the afternoon. 4. The sleepiness which accompanies. What are the hemorrhagic symptoms of Phosphorus ? The hemorrhagic diathesis; the blood does not coagu- late; hemoptysis and hematemesis. What preparations of Antimony do we use in our Materia Medica ? 1. Antimonium crudum or the Sulphuret of antimony. 2. Antimonium tartaricum or Tartar emetic, this is the double Tartrate of Antimony and Potash. 3. Antimonium sulphuratum auratum or the Golden sulphuret of antimony, also sometimes known as Kermes. There are also other salts that are sometimes used, as Antimonium arsenicosum, etc. Stibium, properly speak- ing, is the metal Antimony; however, if Stibium be ordered from the pharmacist Tartar emetic is invariably furnished. 17 258 ESSENTIALS OF ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM. Where is the pathogenesis of Antimonium found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Hartlaub and Trinks. How is it prepared for use ? By trituration. What are the chief characteristics of this remedy ? i. A thick, milky-white coating of the tongue. 2. The fretful, peevish disposition. Give the general action of Antimonium crudum. Antimony depresses the functions of mucous mem- branes, and through the pneumo-gastric nerve produces slow digestion; the mucous membranes become loaded with mucus. It also affects the skin, producing corns, callosities, etc. What are the mental symptoms ? Cross and peevish; children cannot bear to be touched, or looked at; adults are sulky and sad. What is the characteristic head symptom ? Headache from bathing; all symptoms of the drug are worse from bathing. Headache from deranged stomach. Give the stomach symptoms of Antimonium crudum. Nausea and persistent vomiting occurring as soon as the child eats or drinks. Digestive troubles from overloading the stomach; a useful remedy for the ill effects of Thanks- giving or Christmas dinners; there is the white tongue HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 259 and the vomited matters containing food, and there is a great deal of fulness, distress and distension about the ab- domen; eructations tasting of food. When is Antimonium crudum indicated in diarrhoea and constipation ? When the stools are watery or when they contain hard lumps of curdled milk or faecal matter, worse by acids, cold bathing or overheating. Give the skin symptoms of this drug. The skin cracks easily and it produces a deficient growth of the nails. It is the remedy for hard and painful cal- losities, they are thick and horny. ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM. Where are data concerning this remedy found ? Allen's Encyclopedia; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XIX. How is it prepared ? By trituration; also one part, by weight, dissolved in 99 parts of distilled water. Drug power, y^. Give the general action of this drug. A cardiac depressant; it produces motor and sensory paralysis and loss of reflex action. On the mucous mem- branes and skin it produces catarrhal and pustular inflam- mations. 260 ESSENTIALS OF What is the grand characteristic of the drug? The large accumulation of mucus on the chest, which causes much rattling with perhaps vomiting and drowsi- ness. Give the indications for Tartar emetic in whooping cough. Cough worse when the child is angry, or when eating; it culminates in vomiting of mucus and food. What are the characteristic chest symptoms of the drug? There is wheezing breathing and great oppression of the chest; the cough sounds loose, but no phlegm is raised; it seems as if every cough would raise the phlegm, but it does not. Pleuro-pneumonia; croup, with whistling and rattling extending into the trachea. How do the chest symptoms compare with those of Ipecac ? The rales with Antimonium tartaricum are fine; while those of Ipecac are coarse, and the patient gags all the time, but raises little. What is the action of Tartar emetic on the skin ? It produces an eruption of pustules resembling those of smallpox, for which it is a remedy. SULPHUR. Where are studies of Sulphur found ? \w Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Chronic Diseases; Hartlaub and Trinks; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XV. and XVI. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 261 What is Sulphur and how is it prepared ? It is one of the elements, and we prepare it for use by triturating the Sublimed Flowers of 'Sulphur ; the tincture of Sulphur \$ a saturated solution of Sulphur and Alcohol, and is equivalent to the 2x dilution. Give the general action of Sulphur. It acts upon every organ and tissue of the body. It produces venous engorgement, chronic in nature, with long trains of symptoms. The discharges are excessively acrid. By its action on the sympathetic nerve it causes defective asimilation. It is especially applicable to chronic diseases, which originate in the ganglionic system. What is the temperament of the Sulphur patient ? Light complexioned, easily angered people, who have a harsh, dirty skin, and who are afraid of water; children look tired, dirty and old, "use their sleeves both for a handkerchief and looking-glass;" the patient is coarse in fibre and dirty in habits, and walks stooped from weak- ness of the spine. Give ten characteristics of Sulphur. r. Dirty and poor habit of body. 2. Aversion to water and washing. 3. Sinking at stomach at 11 a. m. 4. " Cat-nap " sleep. 5. Heat on top of head and burning of palms and soles. 6. Defective reaction, after carefully chosen remedies fail to act. 7. Walks stooping. 8. Drinks much, eats little. 9. Morning diarrhoea, driving him out of bed. 262 ESSENTIALS OF 10. Great nocturnal aggravation. What are the mental symptoms of the drug? Irritable; chronic constitutional grumblers; a "ragged philosopher," life having been a failure; religious melan- cholia, dresses up in rags and imagines that they are the finest silk; anxious about his own salvation, but indiffer- ent to that of others. Give the scalp symptoms of Sulphur. Great dryness and heat of the scalp, with intense itch- ing, and scratching, though it relieves, causes burning; all the eruptions are greatly aggravated by washing and by being wet; wetting produces burning; there may be also an eruption of yellow crusts on the scalp. What are the characteristic discharges of Sulphur? All discharges are burning and acrid, be they from the eyes, ears, nose, vagina or bowels; the diarrhoea burns, the urine burns; excretions burn parts over which they pass is characteristic. Give some of the nasal symptoms of Sulphur. Chronic, dry catarrh; the nose bleeds easily; the nose is stuffed up and burning, and there is a smell of old catarrhs before the nose. What of the face symptoms ? It is careworn and old looking, with all sorts of erup- tions on it, especially comedones. What are the indications for Sulphur in stomach troubles? Bitter taste in the morning; putrid eructations. It has HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 263 a feeling of satiety after a small quantity of food, and an empty, gone feeling in the epigastrium at 11 A. m. There is a desire for sweets, which make him sick, causing a sour stomach and heartburn. There is canine hunger, the patient having to get up at night to eat, and there is a craving for spirits. Give the action of Sulphur on the liver. It increases the flow of bile; there is also much pain and soreness of the liver. When is Sulphur indicated in constipation ? There is an uneasy feeling all through the intestinal tract, and the constipation usually alternates with the diarrhoea. Constipation, with hemorrhoids, from ab- dominal plethora or passive congestion of the portal system. What is the diarrhoea of Sulphur ? The stools are changeable in color and may contain un- digested food. It occurs in the morning and drives the patient out of bed; there is a great deal of abdominal un- easiness, the odor of the stool clings to the patient for a long time, and there is much soreness at the anus. How does the stool of Podophyllum compare ? It has a morning stool, with a great deal of soreness and fulness in the region of the liver, and it continues throughout the day. What are other drugs having early morning diarrhoea ? Aloes, Thuja and Bryonia. 264 ESSENTIALS OF When should Sulphur be given in gleet ? In persons subject to catarrhs, where the case has been maltreated by injections, and where there is much irrita- tion and soreness and the urine burns the parts. What are the indications of Sulphur in the respiratory sphere ? In cases of pneumonia where there is no tendency to recuperation and resolution; the lungs tend to break down; there are rales all over the chest, muco-purulent expec- toration and symptoms of hectic fever; all the symptoms being worse at night, and the cough is apt to be dry. Sense of internal oppression. Give the indications for Sulphur in tuberculosis, In the beginning of the disease, with pain through the left chest, heat on the head, cold feet, frequent flushes, the patient wanting the window open. What are the circulatory symptoms of Sulphur ? There are flashes of heat, and heat on top of the head with burning of the soles; the patient has to put them out of bed at night to keep them cool. When should Sulphur be given in fevers ? The patient is drowsy, the skin is dry and hot, and there is no sweat; and it comes in after Aconite. What is its relation to Aconite ? It is a passive or chronic Aconite, holding the same relation to the veins that Aconite does to the arteries. Give some of the indications for Sulphur in scrofula. Tendency to eruptions: defective osseous growth; open HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 265 fontanelles; bone affections; rickets and curvature of the spine. Appetite voracious, caused by defective assimi- lation from diseased glands. The child looks like a little old man or woman; the skin is wrinkled and flabby. What are the chief skin symptoms of Sulphur ? The troubles of the skin are apt to alternate with some internal trouble; there is the great aggravation from wash- ing, and the more the eruption is scratched the more it itches and burns; the skin is rough, coarse and measly; the eruptions are usually pustular, and there is tendency to soreness in the folds of the skin. What is characteristic about the sleep of Sulphur ? The patient sleeps in "cat naps;" the slightest noise awakens, and there is great difficulty in falling asleep again. Why should Nux and Sulphur never be alternated ? Because they antidote each other is reason enough. SELENIUM. Where is the pathogeneses of Selenium found ? In Stapfs Archives. How is it prepared ? By trituration. Give the general action of this drug. It acts on the nervous system, producing weakness and general debility, expressed by easy fatigue from any ex- 266 ESSENTIALS OF ertion or labor; hot weather weakens him, and is sluggish on account of this debility; wants to sleep and is worse after sleep. Nervous exhaustion caused by seminal loss. What is the headache of Selenium ? A nervous headache over the left eye, worse from the heat of the sun, and especially is it useful in headaches due to excessive use of tea. Give the sexual symptoms of Selenium. Spermatorrhoea, with irritability, mental headache and paralytic weakness of the spine; is so relaxed that the semen dribbles away. THE HALOGENS. What are the drugs known as the Halogens ? Bromine, Iodine, Fluorine and Chlorine. What is the general action of this family as a whole ? They act on the mucous membranes of the larynx and bronchial tubes, producing pseudo-membranous forma- tions thereon; the}'- all act on the glandular system, en- larging the glands even to abscess. BROMINE. Where are data concerning Bromine found ? Hering's Materia Medica; Allen's Encyclopedia. confusion, the system HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 267 How is it prepared ? One part of pure Bromine dissolved in 99 parts, by weight, of distilled water. Drug power, T^¥. What is the temperament of the Bromine patient and how does it differ from the temperament of the Iodine patient ? The Bromine patient is light complexioned, fair skin and blue eyes, while Iodine suits better dark complexioned people, with dark hair and eyes. What are the characteristics of Bromine on the mucous membranes ? Coryza, with profuse, watery discharge and soreness of the nose; ulcers, crusts and bloody scabs form in the nose. What are indications for Bromine in croup ? Deep, hoarse voice; inspiration produces coughing; the breathing is hoarse, rasping and whistling, there is ratt- ling in the larynx, and when the child coughs it sounds as if the larynx were full of mucus. Diphtheria. What chest symptoms are characteristic ? There is a sensation as if the patient could not get air enough into the chest; there seems to be plenty of mucus, but no ability to expectorate it. The want of air in' the chest is due to constriction of the glottis or spasm of the glottis. What is the cough of Bromine ? It sounds as if the larynx were full of mucus. Cough dry, spasmodic, rough and barking, from tickling in 268 ESSENTIALS OF throat, worse during first part of the night, better after midnight. What is another difference between Bromine and Iodine ? Bromine symptoms are usually unaccompanied by fever, while Iodine is a very feverish remedy. IODINE. Give references for Iodine. Hartlaub and Trinks ; Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXL; Hughes' Pharmacodynamics. How is it prepared ? One part of resublimed Iodine dissolved in 99 parts of alcohol. Drug power, y^-. Give the general symptoms of Iodine. It acts chiefly upon the glandular and lymphatic sys- tems, stimulating them at first to an increased action, which is soon followed by marked depression, emaciation and atrophy. Give principal characteristics of Iodine. 1.' Ravenous appetite, with great emaciation. 2. Its action on the glands, causing enlargements. 3. Its fever, distinguished from that of Aconite only by the mental symptoms. Give indications for Iodine in marasmus. Extreme hunger, but in spite of this the patient ema- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 269 ciates; the function of the glands is interfered with; there is great torpidity and sluggishness of the system. What are the symptoms of Iodine in scrofulosis ? Where there is great induration of the glands, they are very sluggish and torpid; the patient is subject to wasting diseases; there is wasting of the mammae, ovaries, testicles, etc. What are some other indications for Iodine in glandular troubles ? In goitre, an enlargement of the thyroid gland, it is a useful remedy; also in orchitis, with pains extending to the abdomen. When is Iodine indicated in croup? It is very similar to Bromine; there is a hoarse voice and difficult inspiration; the child grasps at its throat; croup caused by long-continued damp weather, with more fever than in Bromine, and the general temperament of the drug. Give indications for Iodine in pneumonia. First and second stages, especially in the croupous form, where the hepatization tends to extend rapidly; difficulty in breathing; as if the chest would not expand; cough and blood-streaked sputa, accompanied by high fever. What is the unique use of Chlorine ? For spasm of the glottis. Inhaled in the form of Chlorine water, and given internally at the same time, it has speedily relieved this affection. 270 ESSENTIALS OF MERCURY. Where are our principal studies of Mercury found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Allen's Encyclo- pedia; Hughes' Pharmacodynamics; Hartmann's Practical Observations. What preparations of Mercury do we use in our Materia Medica, and how are they prepared ? 1. Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni, triturations of the powder. 2. Mercurius vivus, or Quicksilver, triturations. 3. Mercurius corrosivus, or the Corrosive Sublimate. One part of the pure Sublimate dissolved in 99 parts of alcohol. Drug power, T\-§. Preferable to the trituration on account of stability. 4. Mercurius dulcis, or Calomel. By trituration. 5. Mercurius proto-iodidatus, or the Yellow Iodide. By trituration. 6. Mercurius bin-iodidatus, or the Red Iodide. By tritu- ration. 7. Mercurius cyanatus. One part, by weight, dis- solved in 99 parts of distilled water. Drug power, y^. Also by trituration. 8. Mercurius precip. ruber. Trituration. 9. Cinnabaris, or the Sulphide of Mercury. Tritura- tion. 10. Mercurius sulphuricus, or the Sulphate. Tritura- tions. Give some of the general symptoms of poisoning by Mercury. The breath has a sickening odor; the taste is metallic; HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 271 there is nausea and vomiting; the patient is languid, pale, with dark rings about eyes; the head is hot, the bones ache when the patient gets warm in bed; the mouth is sore; the saliva is profuse; the gums swell and are spongy; the teeth become loose and fall out; the tongue swells; the liver is implicated, also often abscesses form therein, and there is duodenal catarrh, diarrhoea, etc. What are the chief symptoms of chronic Mercurialism ? The blood is impoverished; the body wastes; there is hectic fever; periosteal pains, worse on any change of weather, especially when warm; the skin is brown and often ulcers form; there is sleeplessness, twitching of the limbs; the mercurial tremor, paralysis and imbecility. Give the principal homoeopathic antidotes to Mercury. Hepar sulph., China, Nitric acid, Iodine, Dulcamara, Kali iod., Mezereum, Aurum, Asafoetida, Staphisagria and Stillingea. Give nine characteristics of Mercurius. 1. Fetid breath. 2. Flabby tongue, showing imprints of teeth. 3. Soreness of the throat, externally. 4. Sensitiveness to cold air. 5. Superficial character of ulcerations. 6. Soreness of the right side. 7. Straining, "never-get-done" feeling, at stool. 8. Easy perspiration. 9. Great nocturnal aggravation. What is the difference between Mercurius vivus and Mer- curius sol. as regards both composition and general action ? Mercurius vivus is Quicksilver, Mercurius sol. is pre- 272 ESSENTIALS OF cipitated Black Oxide of Mercury with Nitric acid and Ammonia, their action is almost identical, as shown by the provings. Give four characteristic symptoms of Mercurius on the eyes. i. Muco-purulent discharges, which cause soreness of the lids and ulceration. 2. Sensitiveness and soreness of eyes to touch, with burning. 3. Intolerance of eyes to firelight, with dimness of vision. 4. Superficial ulcerations of cornea. How does Mercurius differ from Kali bichromicum in ulceration ? The ulcers of Mercurius are rapidly spreading and superficial, while those of Kali bichromicum are circum- scribed and deep with tendency to perforate. Give the indications for Mercurius in coryzas and catarrhs. There is an excoriating mucous discharge, not watery; there is a great deal of rawness and soreness of the nose, which is worse in damp weather. There is also ulcera- tion, with acrid discharge, offensive odor and soreness of the nose. Mention three remedies which have thick mucous dis- charges from the nose. Pulsatilla, Kali bichromicum and Hydrastis. Give the mouth symptoms of Mercurius. Offensive odor; coppery taste; aphthous patches and great salivation; swelling of the salivary glands. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 273 Give indications for Mercurius in toothache. The teeth feel sore, the roots are inflamed, and often there are abscesses at the roots; there is great nocturnal aggravation; increased salivation and sensation as if the teeth were too long or too loose. Give the characteristic tongue of Mercurius. A swollen, moist and spongy tongue, which takes the imprints of the teeth. Give the characteristics of Mercurius in sore throat, Dryness and great soreness in the throat; the patient is obliged to swallow constantly, and there is great soreness and swelling of the glands externally. What are the indications for Mercurius proto-iodide in throat affections ? Diphtheritic deposits beginning on the right side, with great swelling of the glands and accumulation of thick, tenacious mucus in the throat; the tongue is coated yellow at the base, the tip and sides being red. Give indications for Mercurius bin-iodide in throat affec- tions. Sore throat, just like the Proto-iodide, except that it is worse on the left side; there is more glandular swelling and more fever than in the Proto-iodide, thus partaking more of the features of Iodine. Give indications for Mercurius cyanatus in diphtheria. Malignant type of diphtheria, with extreme prostra- tion; where the disease invades the nostrils and there is a formation of membrane, which is at first white, then 18 274 ESSENTIALS OF dark and gangrenous; the breath is fetid, the tongue is coated, and nosebleed is often present. When is Mercurius the remedy in tonsillitis ? When pus is forming, it favors its evacuation and forma- tion, as it does in all conditions of abscess. What are the symptoms of Mercurius on the liver ? Great soreness over the liver; the patient cannot lie on the right side; the stools are slimy or clay-colored, with the " never-get-done " feeling. What are the characteristic symptoms calling for Mer- curius in diarrhoea? Great straining after stool, a " never-get-done " feeling; the discharges are mucous, greenish, yellow or bloody; the straining continues a long time after stool. When is Mercury indicated in gonorrhoea ? Green, purulent discharge; worse at night; with swollen prepuce, phymosis or paraphymosis. Give the symptoms calling for its use in syphilis. Sore throat of secondary syphilis, soft chancres and buboes. Nocturnal syphilitic pains, which come on and banish sleep as soon as the patient goes to bed. In what syphilitic conditions is Mercurius proto-iodide useful? Iritis, and painless hard chancres, with swelling of the inguinal glands. Give general difference between Hepar and Mercurius. Both are sensitive to cold air, both sweat easily, both HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 275 have tendency to suppurations, but only Mercury has the nocturnal pains. What is Mercurius dulcis, and what are its uses ? Calomel. Its principal use is in Eustachian catarrh, with deafness and tinnitus aurium. MERCURIUS CORROSIVUS. By whom was Mercurius corrosivus introduced ? By Hahnemann. Give the eye symptoms of Mercurius corrosivus. Burning pains; intense photophobia and excoriating lachrymation, making the cheeks sore, almost taking the skin off; tearing in the bones around the eye; ulceration of cornea with tendency to perforation; it is almost speci- fic for syphilitic iritis. What are the throat symptoms of Mercurius corrosivus ? The uvula is swollen, and there is intense burning, worse from pressure; constriction of the throat, swallow- ing causes spasm. What are the indications for Mercurius corrosivus in gon- orrhoea ? Green, purulent discharge, worse at night; the meatus is dark red, and there is violent tenesmus of the bladder. When is Mercurius corrosivus indicated in dysentery? When the tenesmus is extreme, and when the stools 276 ESSENTIALS OF are scanty, of mucus and blood, with great burning at the anus, and at the same time tenesmus of the bladder. CINNABARIS. What are the eye symptom's of Cinnaharis or the Sulphide of Mercury? A pain in the eye, which starts from one canthus and goes around the brow of the eye to the other canthus, a ciliary neuralgia. Give the symptoms of Cinnabaris in nasal catarrh. Pressure at the root of the nose, as if a heavy pair of spectacles were there; swollen and dry throat, with swollen tonsils, and stringy mucus in the posterior nares, which passes into the throat. AURUM. Where is the pathogenesis of Aurum found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Chronic Dis- eases; Burnett's Monograph, Gold in Disease. How do we prepare Gold ? By triturations of the precipitated metal. Give the general action of Aurum. Aurum acts upon the glandular system, affecting espe- cially the liver and testicles. It also has a prominent action upon bones, especially the palatiiie bones, producing caries HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 277 and exostosis. It is also a valuable remedy in affections of the sexual organs of both sexes. What is a general characteristic of Aurum which runs all through its pathogenesis ? Hyperaemia and congestion. These will account for many of its symptoms. What are the mental symptoms of Aurum ? Disgust for life, a longing for death and a tendency to suicide; this tendency is only mental, for the patient rarely attempts it; there is a feeling of worthlessness and despair, the patient thinks he is damned. Give the eye symptoms of Aurum. Syphilitic iritis after the abuse of Mercury; ulceration of the cornea and intense photophobia; double vision and half vision, in which the lower half of objects can be seen. What is the catarrh of Aurum ? Fetid nasal discharge with caries of the bones of the nose; boring pains in the bones of the nose at night. In what affection of the bones is Aurum indicated ? In caries of the bones, of mercurial origin, with offen- sive discharge and odor. ARGENTUM NITRICUM. Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Stapfs Additions; Allen's Encyclopedia. 278 ESSENTIALS OF How do we prepare it ? One part, by weight, of the pure nitrate is dissolved in 9 parts of distilled water. Drug power, y1^. What is the general action of Argentum nitricum ? It causes atony and destructive inflammations of mucous membranes, and has a special action on the cerebro-spinal system, producing paralysis and insensibility. Its neurotic effect is manifested in the provers by many symptoms, such as headache, heaviness of lower extremities, etc. What are its mental conditions? i. A crowd of impulses to act. Continual motion, hurry and discontent. 2. The opposite to this, apathy and imbecility. 3. Errors and defects of perception, fears, etc. What is the headache of Argentum nitricum ? Hemicrania, a boring pain which is relieved by binding the head up tightly—even the wearing of a tight hat relieves; it is worse over the left frontal eminence; the head sometimes feels enormously large, and there is a feeling as if the bones of the skull would separate. What are the eye symptoms of this drug ? Violent, purulent ophthalmia, with thick, yellow, bland discharge; the characteristic is the profuseness of the dis- charge. Give the indications for Argentum nitricum in gastric troubles. The patient craves candies or sweets, which disagree; HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 279 there is flatulence, which presses up and causes dyspnoea; there are violent efforts to belch, and the gas rises to a certain point, when a sudden spasmodic contraction pre- vents its escape, but finally it is expelled in loud re- ports. There is severe gastralgia, the pains radiate from the stomach in all directions; they are relieved by hard pressure and by bending double; the pains often increase gradually, and decrease gradually, as under Stannum; vomiting of glairy mucus relieves. How does Bismuth compare in this gastralgia ? In Bismuth it is a purely nervous gastralgia, and as soon as the least food touches the stomach the patient vomits. Cold drinks relieve. What are the male sexual symptoms of Argentum nitricum? Gonorrhoea, thick, yellow, purulent discharge, with soreness of urethra; indifference during coitus, but sexual dreams with emissions. How is Argentum metallicum prepared ? By triturating chemically pure silver. What are the laryngeal symptoms of Argentum metal- licum ? Hoarseness, rawness and burning in the larynx, and a copious exudation therein, looking like boiled starch; it is easily expectorated; chronic hoarseness and soreness of the larynx; chronic laryngitis of singers and speakers. 28o ESSENTIALS OF PLATINUM. Where are original studies of Platinum to be found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Philadelphia four- nal of Homoeopathy, Vol. II. How is it prepared ? By triturating the pure precipitated metal. Give the general action of Platinum. It depresses the cerebro-spinal system, and produces a tendency to torpor and paralysis. In the emotional sphere there is anxiety, apprehension, etc. What are the characteristic mental symptoms of this drug ? Proud, haughty and egotistical; everything seems in- ferior to her in mind and body; she looks down upon everything and everybody with contempt; objects look smaller. Give the female symptoms of Platinum. Early and profuse menses of dark clotted blood, ac- companied by bearing down pains; the ovaries are sensi- tive and have burning pains in them. What is the constipation of Platinum ? It is due to inertia of the bowels, there are frequent un- successful attempts to stool; the stools seem like putty, and adhere to the anus; constipation of emigrants and travelers. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 281 Give the headache of Palladium ? It is across the top of the head, from ear to ear, accom- panied with great fatigue, and mental symptoms like Platinum. STANNUM. Where are pathogeneses of Stannum found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Chronic Dis- eases. How is it prepared ? The precipitated metal is triturated. Give the general action of Stannum. It produces a condition of neurasthenia, complete pros- tration of nervous system, with accompanying neuralgia, etc. What are the neuralgic symptoms of Stannum ? The guiding symptom to its use in neuralgia is that the pains increase and decrease gradually. Give the chest symptoms of Stannum. A teasing cough, which is worse at night, with short- ness of breath, profuse sweats and great weakness; the expectoration tastes sweetish and is of a light yellow or lemon color; this is characteristic. ' How do Stannum and Phosphorus compare ? Both have hoarseness, both have evening aggravation, 282 ESSENTIALS OF both have weak chests, cough, copious expectoration and hectic fever, but Phosphorus has more tightness across tbe chest and more bloody, or blood streaked expectoration. What are the female symptoms ? Prolapsus uteri and leucorrhoea, accompanied by great weakness, the patient is so weak that she cannot talk and has to sit down several times while dressing in the morn- ing. How does Stannum act as an anthelmintic? According to Hahnemann it so stupefies the worms that purgatives would dislodge them at once. PLUMBUM. Where are studies of Plumbum found ? Hartlaub and Trink's Materia Medica; British fournal of Homoeopathy; Allen's Encyclopedia. How is it prepared ? The precipitated lead is triturated. Give the general action of Plumbum. Lead causes constriction of muscular fibre, both volun- tary and involuntary. Lead colic. The walls of the ab- domen become retracted; obstinate constipation from con- striction of the intestinal muscular fibres. What are the indications for its use in colic ? Horrible griping pain in the abdomen, with retraction HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 283 of the abdominal walls; the pains radiate in all directions, following the course of the nerves. Name some remedies useful as antidotes to lead colic. Nux vomica, Alumina, Platina, Opium, Alum and Belladonna. What are the paralytic symptoms of Plumbum ? Paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist, wrist drop; the paralysis is accompanied by atrophy of the affected parts, or they suffer from fatty degeneration. Give a few general symptoms of Plumbum. There is a blue line along the border of the gums; the patient's complexion is waxy, pallid and greasy, or shiny looking; there is a sweetish taste in the mouth and every- thing tastes sweet. It has also many hysterical symp- toms. What are the characteristics of the Plumbum constipation ? There is a marked retraction of the abdomen, and a spasm or contraction of the sphincter ani; there is urging to stool, and the stool is passed in little round balls, which are black and hard; they are passed with great difficulty, and are often accompanied by colic or a sensation of a string pulling the anus up into the rectum. CUPRUM METALLICUM. Where do we find studies of Cuprum ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Hering's Materia Medica. 284 ESSENTIALS OF How is it prepared ? Triturations of the precipitated metal. Give the general physiological action of Cuprum. In general Cuprum causes cramps, dyspnoea, coldness of the body, convulsions, inflammatory colic, etc. What are the indications for Cuprum in cholera ? Coldness and blueness of the surface of the body. Cramps of the muscles, those of the calves and thighs are drawn up into knots; there is distress in the pit of the stomach and great dyspnoea. Give indications for Cuprum in colic. Knife-like, violent pains in the abdomen, which are better from pressure, but are no better from heat; there is neuralgia of all the abdominal nerves, as if a knife were drawn through to the back. What are the indications for Cuprum in spasms ? When from suppressed eruptions; violent delirium, there is blueness of the face and lips, the eyeballs are distorted, and there is frothing at the mouth, and they may be ushered in by a shriek or cry. Convulsions following cholera. What is there characteristic of the cough of Cuprum ? It is relieved by a drink of cold water; cold water also relieves the vomiting; whooping cough, the attacks coming on in quick succession, relieved by a drink of water, accompanied, perhaps, by spasms, threatening suf- focation. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 285 What other drug has cough relieved by a drink of water ? Causticum. What is the chief indication for Cuprum arsenicosum? Terrible enteralgias or abdominal neuralgias, with great restlessness. ZINCUM METALLICUM. Where are pathogeneses of Zincum found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; North American Journal of Homoeopathy. How is it prepared ? Triturations of the pure metal. Give the general action of Zincum. It acts as a tonic to peripheral motor and sentient nerves, but if small doses be continued a cachexia is pro- duced, with prostration, impaired mental faculties, ema- ciation, etc. What are five general characteristics of Zincum ? 1. Twitching of muscles. 2. Aggravation from wine 3. Formication or crawling on the skin. 4. Aggravation in the evening. 5. Hyperaesthesia of the senses and skin. Give indications for Zincum in spinal irritation. There is aching about the last dorsal or first lumbar 286 ESSENTIALS OF vertebra, worse when sitting; there is burning along the spine and trembling of the limbs. What are the indications for Zincum in Meningitis ? Sub-acute form, especially if tubercular, or if due to suppressed eruptions. Febrile disturbance is absent or slight, there are marked twitchings, jerkings and hyperaesthesia of all senses and skin. Tremulousness of the feet. When is Zincum indicated in scarlatina and other erup- tive diseases ? When the patient is very weak, too weak in fact to develop an eruption, and as a result there are often brain symptoms, such as meningitis, with sharp pains through the head. GRAPHITES, Where are data of Graphites found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. How is it prepared ? The purified Graphite is prepared by trituration. What is the general action of Graphites ? Its chief point of attack is the skin, producing moist, sticky eruptions, eczema, and fissures or cracks in the skin. The lymphatic glands are enlarged and secretions are acrid. Mention three characteristics of this remedy. i. Sadness. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 287 2. Stools shredded with mucus. 3. Moist, scabby eruptions. What drug has dry, scaly eruptions ? Lycopodium. What drug has thick, hard, scabby and crusty eruptions ? Mezereum. What are the mental symptoms of Graphites ? The patient is "sad, fat, fair and constipated;" the sadness is a great characteristic of the drug. Patient yawns and stretches continually. What are the eye symptoms ? There is inflammation about the lids, which is especially worse about the canthi. There is a tendency for the edges of the lids to crack and bleed, styes appear, the lashes turn in, and there is a discharge from the eyes, which excoriates, and there are often vesicles on the cornea. What are the characteristics of Graphites about the ears, mouth and nose ? Moist eruptions around the nose, mouth and behind the ears, which form crusts; if there be a discharge it is thin and excoriating. What are the indications for Graphites in dyspepsia ? Tympanitic distension of the stomach; the patient is obliged to loosen his clothing; burning pains and cramps and putrid eructations; there is a burning, crampy pain, 288 ESSENTIALS OF which is relieved by eating; there is disagreeable taste in the morning, and aversion to meat. Compare Lycopodium here. Lycopodium has distention with great accumulation of flatus; but this flatus is not rancid or putrid as under Graphites. Give the constipation of Graphites. The stool is covered with mucus or contains shreds of mucus; hemorrhoids burn and sting, and there are fis- sures in the anus; there is no urging to stool, and the patient sometimes goes for days without a stool, and when it does come it is composed of little, round balls knotted together with shreds of mucus. Mention four drugs having also fissures of the anus. Ratanhia, Nitric acid, Silicea and Peonia. Give indications for Paeonia. Fissures with a great deal of oozing, the anus is moist, sore and smarting all the time. What are the skin symptoms of Graphites ? Moist, scabby eruptions, especially of the scalp, face, bends of joints, and in the folds of skin, as between the fingers, behind the ears, in the corners of the mouth or eyes; they are cracked, bleeding, or oozing a gluey, honey- like, thick and tenacious discharge. The skin may be dry and horny: there is absence of sweat, the hair is dry and falls out, the nails become loose. Cicatrices are benefited by Graphites. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 289 How is Petroleum distinguished from Graphites in its skin symptoms ? Graphites pictures more of a herpes and Petroleum more of an eczema. What are the female symptoms of Graphites ? Leucorrhoea, profuse, coming in gushes and is excoriat- ing; swelling and induration of left ovary; dysmenorrhoea of fat women with herpetic eruptions; patients are con- stantly cold. ALUMINA. Where are studies of Alumina found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. How is it prepared ? By trituration of the pure clay. Give the general action of Alumina. Through the spinal nerves Alumina acts on the colon and rectum, producing great dryness of their secretions; it also produces profound prostration of the cerebro-spinal nervous system. What is a feature that runs all through Alumina ? Dryness of membranes, the conjunctiva, the nose and the intestinal tract are all very dry. Give grand characteristics of the drug. 1. Dark complexioned, spare, dry, thin people [Calcarea opposite]. 19 290 ESSENTIALS OF 2. Lack of animal heat. 3. Dryness of mucous membranes and catarrhal con- ditions. 4. Dry, tettery skin. 5. Inactivity of rectum, soft stool expelled with diffi- culty. 6. Exhausting albuminous leucorrhoea. Give the stomach symptoms and cravings of Alumina. Constriction on swallowing food, and the patient is always worse after eating potatoes; there is craving for chalk, charcoal, slate pencils and other indigestible sub- stances. Give symptoms which would indicate Alumina in loco- motor ataxia. The patient cannot walk without staggering if his eyes be closed; he feels as if he were walking on cushions; there is creeping as if ants were crawling on his legs and back, the extremities go to sleep, the legs are numb and there is a sensation as if there were a cobweb on the face; there is also much severe pain in the back. Give female symptoms of Alumina. Chlorosis with pale and scanty menses and craving for indigestible substances. Leucorrhoea, which is of yellow- ish mucus, very ropy and tenacious, and exhausts very much, as it is rich in albumen. What is the constipation of Alumina ? From dryness of the intestinal tract, there is complete inertia of the rectum, so that the stool is expelled with great difficulty, no matter what the consistency of it is; HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 291 there is little or no urging to stool, the stools may be dry, hard and knotty like sheep dung or soft; constipation of children where the rectum is dry, hard, inflamed and bleeding. Recapitulate its characteristic features. 1. The inactive rectum. 2. The hard stools. 3. Soreness of rectum and anus. 4. Bleeding easily after hard stool. 5. Soft stools require straining. CARBO VEGETABILIS. Where are pathogeneses of Carbo found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura ; Chronic Diseases. What is Carbo vegetabilis ? It is Vegetable Charcoal made from Beech Wood; it is not a pure Carbon, as it contains some Carbonate of Potash. How is it prepared ? By trituration to the 6x potency, then dilutions. Give the general physiological action of Carbo vegetabilis. It produces debility of mucous surfaces and increases their secretions with excessive acidity, and immense ac- cumulation of gas in the stomach and intestines. The blood is affected by the use of Carbo vegetabilis, becom- ing septic and foul. It is a torpid Arsenicum. 292 ESSENTIALS OF Give five characteristics of Carbo vegetabilis. i. Offensive discharges. 2. Putridity and burning. 3. Coldness of legs and knees. 4. Venous sluggishness to stagnation. 5. Flatulence. What are the indications for Carbo vegetabilis in dyspep- sia? Putrid dyspepsia; slow digestion; weight in the stomach, and a gone sensation not relieved by eating; after a few mouthfuls of food there is a sense of repletion. Great burning in the stomach extending to the back; great dis- tension of stomach and bowels, temporarily relieved by belching; this flatulence often gives rise to asthmatic breathing and dyspnoea. What are some of the causes of dyspepsia that would especially indicate Carbo vegetabilis ? Dyspepsias from overheating or high living, and in the chronic dyspepsias of the aged; or stomach troubles from abuse of Alcohol. What is the diarrhoea of Carbo vegetabilis ? Thin, watery, morning diarrhoea, accompanied by straining and urging to stool, which is due to flatulence; the discharges are offensive and burn the parts. Give symptoms indicating Carbo vegetabilis in a state of collapse. Icy coldness of the body; cold breath; bluish counte- nance, and a desire for air; coldness of the legs to the HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 293 knees is very characteristic; the collapse in Carbo vegeta- bilis is due to the drain on the system from the discharges. What is the effect of Carbo vegetabilis on the liver ? It causes a sluggish circulation and portal stasis, which produces enlarged veins in the lower extremities; hemor- rhoids, etc.; the patient likes to sit with the feet upon the table, because it favors the circulation. What are the respiratory symptoms of Carbo vegetabilis ? Evening hoarseness, with rawness and scraping in the larynx and trachea; oppression of chest; in old people when there is a loose rattling in the chest on coughing or breathing. CARBO ANIMALIS. What is Carbo animalis and how is it prepared ? Animal charcoal prepared by triturations to the 6x and then by dilutions. Give the general action of Carbo animalis. This drug hypertrophies the glandular system; especi- ally the mammae, testicles and parotid glands become hypertrophied and indurated. It also produces an atonic condition of mucous membranes, with indigestion, etc. What are the symptoms of Carbo animalis in the glandular system ? Induration of the glands, inguinal and axillary, par- ticularly of syphilitic origin, when the induration is hard 294 ESSENTIALS OF as a stone, and when the tissues surrounding them are also hard. PETROLEUM. Where are pathogeneses of Petroleum found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, of Crude petroleum is dissolved in 99 parts of alcohol. Drug power, T\-^. What is the general field of action of Petroleum ? It acts prominently on the skin, producing eczema, fissures and pustules, and upon the glandular and di- gestive systems. Give the indications for Petroleum in dyspepsia. Ravenous hunger, which may come with many com- plaints; empty, hungry feeling and nausea, which lasts all day, and is worse from riding in a carriage and worse from motion; there is much pain in the gastric region; which compels him to eat, and eating relieves; there is aversion to fat food and to meat; indigestion from eating sauer kraut. When should Petroleum be used in seasickness ? Nausea, which is worse from motion or riding, and ac- companied by vertigo; the vertigo comes on especially when the patient raises his eyes; there is also bilious vomiting. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 295 What are the skin symptoms of Petroleum? Vesicular eruptions, turning into pustules, which are covered with scabs; the skin is harsh and dry, and there are deep cracks and fissures, with suppuration; the finger tips are cracked and painful and the hands chap. Eczema in or behind the ears, with fetid discharge. BARYTA CARBONICA. Where are pathogeneses of Baryta found? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. How is it prepared ? Triturations of the pure Carbonate of Barium. What are the chief spheres of action of this drug ? Atony of the lymphatic system, with especially hyper- trophy of the parenchyma of the tonsils and chronic ulceration of the glandular system. Give the symptoms of Baryta carbonica in enlarged tonsils. In scrofulous children, where every little cold starts up inflammation of the tonsils; the glands of the neck and behind the ear are swollen; it removes the predisposition to tonsillitis, and cures chronic enlargement of the tonsils. To what periods of life does Baryta carbonica correspond ? To the extremes of life, infancy and old age. Give unique use of Strontiana carbonica. Swelling and caries of the bones, especially the femur, with diarrhoea worse at night which recurs constantly. 296 ESSENTIALS OF Give the principal uses of Lithium carbonicum. Joint affections, with debility; it causes also an undue dryness of mucous membranes, followed by a thick, mucous secretion. THE AMMONIAS. What are the preparations of Ammonia that we use in our Materia Medica and how are they prepared ? 1. Ammonium causticum. The preparation sp. gr. 0.959 itself corresponds to the ix potency. 2. Ammonium carbonicum. One part of Carbonate of ammonia dissolved in 9 parts of distilled water. Drug power, TV 3. Ammonium phosphoricum. Triturations of the pure Phosphate. 4. Ammonium muriaticum. One part of the pure Chloride dissolved in 9 parts of distilled water. Drug power, TV 5. Ammonium bromatum. By trituration of the pure Bromide. 6. Ammonium benzoicum. By trituration of the pure Benzoate. 7. Ammonium picratum. By trituration of the pure Picrate. Give the general action of Ammonia. Ammonia has a specific action on the mucous mem- brane of the gastro-intestinal canal and respiratory organs; it stimulates the respiratory centres in the medulla. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 297 What is the chief use of Ammonium causticum ? Aphonia, with burning rawness in the throat. AMMONIUM CARBONICUM. Where are data found concerning this drug ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Hartlaub and Trink's; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XVIII. What is the common name for Ammonium carbonicum ? Smelling Salts. Give general action of Ammonium carbonicum. It is especially adapted to subacute and chronic dis- eases of the mucous tissues, especially of the air passages in lymphatic people with lax fibre; a transient cardiac stimulant. When is it indicated in catarrhs ? When winter weather aggravates, and when the nose is stopped up at night and the patient awakes with a dry, gasping, burning, tickling cough. What are the chest symptoms of Ammonium carbonicum? There is congestive fullness and rawness of the chest with discharge of bluish, slate colored mucus, and rattling of large bubbles of mucus in the chest. What are the temperaments of both Ammonium carboni- cum and Ammonium muriaticum? Ammonium carbonicum is suitable to stout persons who 298 ESSENTIALS OF lead a sedentary life, and Ammonium muriaticum to slug- gish individuals who have a fat body and thin legs. AMMONIUM MURIATICUM. Where do we find data on Ammonium muriaticum ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. Give general features of Ammonium muriaticum. It produces violent inflammation of mucous membranes and also disturbs the circulation of the blood. It affects also the nervous system, and has a certain periodicity in its symptoms. What are the catarrhs of this preparation of Ammonia ? There is stoppage of one nostril during the day and both at night; the coryza is scalding and the burning ex- tends to the throat and trachea. What symptoms has Ammonium muriaticum on the bowels ? The stools are hard and crumbly, crumble as they pass the anus. All Muriates have crumbly stools. Give a use for Ammonium phosphoricum, Constitutional gout with nodes and concretions in the joints; chronic cases where these concretions of Urate of Soda deform the joints. Give an indication for Ammonium picratum. It has been used clinically in certain malarial troubles, intermitteiits, etc. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 299 IRON. What preparations of Iron do we use and how are they prepared ? 1. Ferrum metallicum. Triturations of pure reduced Iron. 2. Ferrum iodatum. Triturations of the freshly pre- pared Iodide. 3. Ferrum aceticum. One part, by weight, of Acetate of Iron dissolved in 90 parts of strong alcohol. Drug power, 1 ioo- 4. Ferrum phosphoricum. Triturations of the pure Phosphate of Iron. FERRUM METALLICUM. Where are our data concerning Ferrum metallicum found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vols. XXXII and XXVII. Give the general action of Ferrum. Produces a false plethora; an irregular distribution of blood, with headache, nosebleed, dyspnoea, neuralgia, etc. Its action is to dilate the blood vessels. Give six grand characteristics of the drug. 1. Anaemia with plethora. 2. Vomiting of food. 3. Chill with red face and thirst. 300 ESSENTIALS OF 4. Flushed face. 5. Coldness of the body. 6. Undigested diarrhoea, worse from eating. When is Ferrum indicated in anaemia ? When the patient has an appearance of full bloodedness or plethora, which is followed by a paleness and earthi- ness of the face, and puffiness of the extremities. What is the chill of Ferrum ? It is a chill with red face and thirst; during the heat there is distension of the blood vessels and headache; the chill is apt to come on about 3 or 4 in the morning. What are the stomach symptoms ? There seems to be no secretion in the stomach capable of changing the food, and it is vomited as taken. The appetite is ravenous. What is the characteristic headache ? It is a throbbing headache at the base of the brain. It seems as if the head would burst; there is congestion and pulsating in the head, worse after midnight, with red face and cold feet. What is there characteristic about the vertigo of Ferrum ? It comes on on going down hill, or on crossing water, even though the water be smooth. What is the diarrhoea of Iron ? Undigested, painless, sometimes involuntary stools; there is a desire to go to stool as soon as anything touches his stomach; it is worse just after midnight; there is great hunger, but eating brings on diarrhoea. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 301 What is the characteristic rheumatic pain of Ferrum ? In the left deltoid muscle. What remedy has rheumatism in the right deltoid muscle ? Sanguinaria. Give an indication of Ferrum iodatum. Bearing down in the uterine region when sitting; the patient feels as if something sore and painful were being pushed up. Prolapsus uteri. What is a clinical use of Ferrum aceticum ? In stubborn anaemia and debility. In children who grow tall rapidly and are so active that they become easily exhausted; they keep thin, weak and pale. FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM. Where are the principal data found concerning this remedy ? In Boericke & Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Fourth edition. What is Ferrum phosphoricum ? It is the Ferroso-ferricphosphate, or Phosphate of Iron, one of the so-called twelve tissue remedies. What are the twelve tissue remedies ? Calcarea fluorica, Calcarea phosphorica, 302 ESSENTIALS OF Calcarea sulphurica, Ferrum phosphoricum, Kali muriaticum, Kali phosphoricum, Kali sulphuricum, Magnesia phosphorica. Natrum muriaticum, Natrum phosphoricum, Natrum sulphuricum, Silicea. Why are these called the tissue remedies ? They are so called because they are the inorganic cell salts and constituents of the tissues. Hahnemann was the first to make investigations in this line, and gave us provings of some of the salts of Lime, Soda and Potash. Give in brief the biochemic theory of their action. This theory was advanced by Schiissler, a German homoeopathic physician, and consists of the assertion that these twelve remedies are all sufficient to cure any cura- ble disease, and that they act by supplying a sufficient quantity of the proper cell salts to re-establish an equilib- rium which has been disturbed; disease being, according to the same theory, a disturbed equilibrium of the inor- ganic cell salts. Do Homoeopathists accept this theory ? They do not. The only law oi.cure known to Homoe- opathy is Similia Similibus Curantur. Clinically, how- ever, these remedies have been found most valuable ad- ditions to our Materia Medica, and thorough proving of them is necessary. Give the general action of Ferrum phosphoricum. Its field is in all ailments of a hyperaemic or congestive nature, anaemia, etc. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 303 Give four characteristic indications of Ferrum phosphori- cum that have proved of value. 1. First stage of inflammations. 2. A florid complexion. 3. It stands midway between Aconite and Gelsemium in febrile conditions. 4. It stands midway between Ferrum metallicum and Phosphorus in respiratory troubles. Give the eye symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum. Eyes inflamed, red, with a sensation as if grains of sand were under the lids; pain on moving the eyes; photo- phobia worse from artificial lights. Give five indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in ear troubles. 1. Diffused inflammatory processes. 2. Dark, beefy redness of parts. 3. Muco-purulent discharge with tendency to hemor- rhage. 4. The complete establishment of the discharge is not followed by relief of pain. 5. The paroxysmal character of the pain. Give the throat symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum. Dry, red, inflamed and painful throat; sore throats of singers and speakers. What is the diarrhoea of Ferrum phosphoricum ? Undigested or copious, watery and accompanied by vomiting. Diarrhoea in children with pinched face, half open eyes, hot skin and thirst, startings in sleep, etc. 304 ESSENTIALS OF What are the symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum in the urinary sphere ? Incontinence of urine from weakness of the sphincter, constant dribbling of urine during the daytime. When is Ferrum phosphoricum indicated in respiratory affections ? During the first stage of any inflammatory condition about the chest; it stands about midway between Aconite and Bryonia in many cases. What forms of rheumatism is Ferrum phosphoricum suit- able to ? Articular rheumatism or subacute rheumatism, the pains are worse from motion. What action has Ferrum phosphoricum on sleep ? In low potencies it has been found to cause sleepless- ness, and in higher potencies it has been used with suc- cess in sleeplessness, especially when caused by a hyper- aemic condition of the brain. Give indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in anaemia. It is useful to improve the quality of the red blood cor- puscles and follows Calcarea phosphorica well, but should be indicated by general symptoms. THE MAGNESIAS. What preparations of Magnesia do we use and how they prepared ? 1. Magnesia carbonica. Triturations of the j Carbonate. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 305 2. Magnesia muriatica. Triturations of the pure Muri- ate. 3. Magnesia phosphorica. Triturations of the pure Phosphate. 4. Magnesia sulphurica, Epsom Salts. Triturations of the pure Sulphate. MAGNESIA CARBONICA. Where do we find data on Magnesia carbonica ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Hartlaub & Trinks. What is the general action of the drug ? It acts on the gastro-intestinal organs, producing de- fective nutrition and colicky pains. Give three characteristic indications for this drug. 1. Pale, sickly children, with colic and green stools. 2. Toothache of pregnancy. 3. Menses black and flow at night only. What are the indications for Magnesia carbonica in ma- rasmus ? Puny, sickly children, in whom milk causes pain when taken into the stomach, and is vomited undigested; there are griping, colicky pains; the stools are sour and green as grass; the child is improperly nourished; its mouth is full of ulcers. What remedy has green stools looking like chopped spinach ? Aconite. 20 306 ESSENTIALS OF MAGNESIA MURIATICA. Where are data on this remedy found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; Monthly Homoeo- pathic Review, Vol. XXI. Give the general sphere of Magnesia muriatica. It is useful in women and children. In hysteria, scrofula and liver affections. Give the liver symptoms of Magnesia muriatica. Enlargement of the liver; pains worse from touch or from lying on the right side; the tongue is large and yel- low and takes the imprints of the teeth, and it is only dis- tinguished from Mercury by the crumbly stools. What is the constipation of Magnesia mur.? The stools are in hard lumps and passed with great difficulty, and they are so dry that they crumble as they pass the anus. Give a urinary symptom of Magnesia mur. Inability to pass water without pressing on the abdom- inal walls. MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA. Where are the principal data of Magnesia phosphorica found ? In Boericke & Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Fourth edition. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 307 What is the general action of this drug, which is one of the tissue remedies ? It corresponds to darting, spasmodic pains along the course of the nerves; spasms in different parts of the body; colic, cramps, etc. What are its main characteristics ? Darting, spasmodic pains, which are relieved by pressure and warmth. When should it be given in colic ? Where there is intense and spasmodic pain, forcing the patient to bend double, and accompanied by belching of gas, which reliev.es not; the pains are greatly relieved by the application of warmth. What are some other spasmodic affections for which Mag- nesia phosphorica is sometimes indicated ? Spasmodic twitching of the eyelids or facial muscles; hiccough and spasms in teething children, also in spas- modic retention of the urine, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea; in fact, any affection which is purely spasmodic calls for this drug, the great indicating feature being relief from heat. What is the cough of Magnesia phosphorica ? In true spasmodic cough, coming on in paroxysms, without expectoration. Whooping cough is worse at night and accompanied with difficulty in lying down. What are the nervous symptoms of Magnesia phosphorica ? The patient is languid, tired and exhausted. There are spasmodic convulsions, with stiffness of the limbs, clenched 308 ESSENTIALS OF fingers, thumbs drawn in. It is a useful remedy in chorea, with contortions of the limbs; also in cramps, such as writers' cramp, piano or violin players' cramps. THE CALCIUMS. What preparations of Lime do we use, and how is each prepared ? i. Calcarea carbonica or Calcarea ostrearum. Tritura- tions of the middle layer of the Oyster shell. 2. Calcarea iodata. Trituration of the pure Iodide of Calcium. 3. Calcarea fluorica. Triturations of pure crystallized Fluorspar. 4. Calcarea phosphorica. Triturations of the pure Phosphate. 5. Calcarea sulphurica. Triturations of pure Sulphate of Calcium. 6. Calcarea picrata. Triturations of the pure Picrate of Lime. CALCAREA CARBONICA. Where are data concerning Calcarea carbonica found ? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases (also the Acetate), British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XXXIV. Give the general physiological action of Calcarea. It causes defective growth, emaciation, glandular troubles. It corresponds to scrofulous affections, with sluggishness of the system, slow dentition, etc. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 309 Give seven characteristics of Calcarea carbonica. 1. Obesity. 2. Sweat about the head. 3. Large abdomen, great head, small neck. 4. Cold feet, feels as if cold, damp stockings were on. 5. Sour vomiting. 6. Diarrhoea, with acid stomach, worse in evening. 7. Shortness of breath. How may some further characteristics of Calcarea be re- membered ? 4 Fs.—Fair, fat, forty, flabby. 3 Ss.—Slow, stupid, sluggish. 3 Ps.—Premature, profuse, protracted (menstruation). What other drugs are especially suitable for fat patients ? Graphites, Capsicum, Pulsatilla and Kali bich. What is the mental state of the Calcarea patient ? The patient sees objects on closing the eyes which vanish when they are opened; there is also an apprehen- sive state of the mind, the patient thinks he will go crazy. Give the stomach symptoms of Calcarea. Pressure in the stomach, the pit is swollen like a saucer turned bottom side up; sour vomiting and ravenous hunger in the morning; the patient cannot bear anything tight about the waist. Give the symptoms indicating Calcarea in cholera infan- tum. Craving for eggs; milk disagrees; they vomit it in sour cakes or curds; there is a diarrhoea which is worse 310 ESSENTIALS OF towards evening; it is greenish, watery, undigested and sour. What are the stools of Calcarea carb.? Sour, undigested, smelling very offensive, especially apt to occur in fat children with open fontanelles or during dentition; worse from milk, they contain curds of undi- gested milk. What are the female symptoms of Calcarea ? The menses are too early, last too long and are too pro- fuse; there is sweating of the head and cold feet; suppres- sion of the menses from cold; it is a useful remedy in the leucorrhoea of little girls. What are the respiratory symptoms of Calcarea ? Pain in the right side of the chest; mucous rales which are worse on the right side; purulent expectoration; great emaciation and sweat; there is great shortness of breath, especially on going up stairs; there is dry cough at night, and it is apt to be loose during the day; the expectoration tastes sweetish. What action has Calcarea upon the skin ? The skin is unhealthy; small wounds suppurate easily; it is useful for certain forms of eczema of the scalp with general Calcarea symptoms. What is the diarrhoea of Calcarea acetica ? It is a painless diarrhoea which is profuse and not ex- hausting. How may it be distinguished from that of Phosphoric acid? Only by the presence of general Calcarea symptoms. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 311 Give an indication for Calcarea iodide. Enlarged tonsils where they are filled with little pockets, in scrofulous children who are weak, pale and fat. CALCAREA FLUORICA. Where are complete data concerning this remedy found ? In Boericke and Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schicssler. Fourth edition. What is the general clinical sphere of this remedy ? It corresponds to relaxation of elastic fibres, and will be found useful in dilatation of blood vessels, varicose veins, bloody tumors, etc. Indurated glands and malnutrition of bones, especially of teeth; exostoses. Give the indications for Calcarea fluorica in bone diseases. Hard, rough, corrugated elevations on bones, bruises of bones, caries leading to the formation of pelvic abcesses, affections of nasal bones, caries from syphilis or abuse of Mercury. What are the female symptoms of this remedy ? In excessive menstruation with bearing down pains, flooding; displacements of the uterus; prolapsus; drag- ging pains in the region of the uterus and in the thighs. Give the action of Calcarea fluorica on the blood vessels. It is useful for dilatation and enlargement of the blood vessels; it is a useful remedy for vascular tumors and for varicose and enlarged veins with sharp, piercing pains in them; varicose veins of the vulva. 312 ESSENTIALS OF What is the backache of Calcarea fluorica ? Backache simulating spinal irritation; pain in the lower part of the back with a fullness or burning pain. Lum- bago worse on beginning to move, and relieved by con- tinued motion. Lumbago from strains. Give uses for Calcarea fluorica in tumors. Knots, kernels or hardened lumps in the female breast, indurated glands of stony hardness, enlargements in the fasciae and capsular ligaments of joints; felons. CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA. Where are data concerning Calcarea phosphorica found? In the same source as the foregoing. Give general action of Calcarea phosphorica. Useful for defective nutrition, as a restorative after acute diseases, and in pains where bones form symphyses and sutures; aids formation of callus in fractures. Mention four characteristics of Calcarea phosphorica. i. Headaches near the sutures. 2. Sunken, flabby abdomen. 3. Chest difficulties with fistula in ano. 4. Non-union of fractured bones. When is Calcarea phosphorica indicated in dentition? There is slow development and rapid decay of the teeth, dental troubles in flabby, emaciated children who have open posterior fontanelles, and are slow in learning to walk. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 313 Give the gastric symptoms of Calcarea phosphorica. Excessive flatulence; the patient craves ham, bacon, salted or smoked meats. Enlarged mesenteric glands; pain after a small quantity of food. What is the diarrhoea of Calcarea phosphorica? Diarrhoea in teething, scrofulous and rachitic children; the stools are green, slimy and undigested; it is a noisy, offensive, watery and spluttering diarrhoea; cholera-in- fantum, with a great deal of offensive flatus. Give indications for Calcarea phosphorica in defective nu- trition or marasmus. Thin, emaciated children, predisposed to glandular and osseous diseases; large head and open fontanelles; the teeth develop tardily; there is curvature of the spine, it is so weak it cannot support the body; the neck is very thin; the child vomits persistently; there is a diarrhoea of green, slimy and undigested stools. What action has Calcarea phosphorica on the bones ? It has an action at the places where the bones form a suture or joint'; it is also useful to favor the uniting of fractures, hastening the formation of callus. What are the indications for Calcarea phosphorica in an- aemic conditions of young girls ? The complexion is waxy, greenish and white; the menses are too early; chlorosis. Give in general some distinguishing features between Cal- carea phosphorica and Calcarea carbonica. Calcarea carb., large abdomen, like inverted saucer. 314 ESSENTIALS OF Calcarea phos., retracted and flabby abdomen. Calcarea carb., craving for eggs. Calcarea phos., craving for salt and smoked meats. Calcarea carb., stool watery, white, mixed with curds. Calcarea phos., stool green, slimy, hot with much flatus. Calcarea carb., anterior fontanelle open. Calcarea phos., both fontanelles open. Calcarea carb., light hair, blue eyes. Calcarea phos., dark hair and eyes. Give some indications for Calcarea phosphorica in phthisis. Associated with fistula in ano; chronic cough, with cold extremities; profuse night sweats in phthisis; sweat, es- pecially about the head and neck. Incipient phthisis in anaemic subjects. CALCAREA SULPHURICA. Where are data concerning this remedy found? In the same source as the foregoing. Give the clinical applicability of Calcarea sulphurica. It corresponds to suppurative processes, abscesses, etc. What are the indications for Calcarea sulphurica in abscess ? When the abscess has broken or has been lanced and is discharging, then Calcarea sulphurica comes in; the pres- ence of pus with a vent is the characteristic indication. In what special disease is Calcarea sulphurica indicated ? Suppuration of the tonsils; abscesses of the cornea; sup- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 315 purative processes in the lungs, boils or any suppurating wounds. How does it compare with Hepar and with Silicea ? It is deeper acting than Hepar, and acts after that remedy ceases to act; Silicea comes in before this remedy to favor or to prevent the suppuration. HEPAR SULPHUR CALCAREA. Where are studies of Hepar to be found ? In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura; Chronic Dis- eases. How is Hepar prepared ? By triturating equal parts of the middle layer of the oyster shell and pure sulphur flowers, having been calcined together in a crucible, according to Hahnemann's direc- tions Give the general action of Hepar. It produces an over-sensitiveness of the nervous system, causing intolerance of pain, low spirits, etc. Give five characteristics of Hepar. 1. Suppurative processes. 2. Sensitive to cold air. 3. Over-sensitiveness of nervous system. 4. Craving for strong things, as acids, etc. 5. Unhealthy skin; every little wound suppurates. 316 ESSENTIALS OF What are the head symptoms of Hepar ? Headache as if a nail were being driven into the right side of the head; offensive eruptions on the scalp, with non-excoriating discharges and great tenderness. What other drugs have headache as if a nail were being driven into the head ? Ignatia, as if driven into the top of the head; Thuja, as if driven into the frontal eminence. What are the eye symptoms of Hepar ? Purulent affections about the eyes, hypopyon, etc.; worse from cold applications. What are the throat symptoms of Hepar ? Sharp splinter-like pains in the throat, or a sensation as if there were a lump in the throat. Tonsillitis with ten- dency to suppuration. What other drugs have sticking pains in the throat? Argentum nitricum and Nitric acid. Give two other drugs having peculiar throat symptoms. Natrum mur. Sensation of a hair in the throat. Valeriana. Sensation as of a string hanging down into throat. What are the stomach symptoms of Hepar ? Craving for acids, alcoholics and strong tasting sub- stances; hunger and gnawing in the stomach: cannot bear anything tight about the waist. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 317 Give the indications for Hepar in laryngeal affections. The cough of Hepar is never a dry one, it has a slight loose edge ; the expectoration is slight, and there is little fever. Croup, where the patient is sensitive to the least draft of air; it comes in here after Aconite and Spongia. How is the cough of Hepar distinguished from that of Belladonna, Conium, Rumex and Lachesis ? From Belladonna by absence of laryngeal soreness and fever. From Conium, the irritation being higher in the throat. From Rumex by not being affected by respiration. From Lachesis by not being excited by pressure on larynx. What are the skin symptoms of Hepar ? The skin is sensitive to the open air; inflamed skin; injuries suppurate easily; eruptions and ulcerations are sensitive, and bleed easily, and discharge a foul smelling excretion; around the principal ulcerations there are little pimples. When should Hepar be given in suppurative processes ? In boils or abscesses where there is much throbbing and sticking in them; if given low it will favor suppura- tion, and if given high it will sometimes abort the sup- purative process; it always comes in after Belladonna. SILICEA. Where are studies of Silicea found? Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases; British fournal of 318 ESSENTIALS OF Homoeopathy, Vol. XXVIII. Considered as a tissue remedy in Boericke & Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Fourth edition. How is Silicea prepared ? By trituration to the 6x, and then by dilutions as directed by Hahnemann. What is the general action of Silicea ? Silicea corresponds to the scrofulous diathesis; its action is deep and long lasting. It suits ill-nourished constitu- tions due to defective assimilation. It corresponds to suppurative processes. What are the mental symptoms of Silicea ? The patient is over-sensitive to noise, is despondent, and has a disgust for life. Give the headache of Silicea. The headache of Silicea commences at the nape of the neck and extends up over the vertex to the frontal region. Is worse from noise, light, exertion and study. Is worse on right side, and relieved from warmth or wrapping the head up warmly. How does the headache of Menyanthes compare here ? It commences at nape and comes up over head, there is a bursting pain as if the skull would burst open. Press- ure, rather than warmth, relieves; worse by going up stairs, when there is a sensation of weight on vertex. What eye affections indicate Silicea ? Styes or pustular affections about the eyes. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 319 What are the ear symptoms of Silicea ? It is a useful remedy in suppurative ear troubles, ac- companied by caries in the mastoid cells. In what affections of the teeth and gums do we find Silicea indicated ? In abscesses about the roots of the teeth and dental fistulas. When is Silicea indicated in tonsillitis ? When there is suppuration; when the abscess is broken and the suppurative gland will not heal. What is there characteristic about the constipation of Silicea ? It is a constipation which is accompanied by a spas- modic condition of the sphincter, it contracts suddenly and the stools recede after having been partially expelled. What are the general glandular symptoms of Silicea ? It is the remedy in suppurating glandular affections, such as inflammation of the breasts and in inflammation and suppuration of the inguinal glands or suppurative conditions about the salivary glands. In what other suppurative affections is Silicea indicated ? In any affection where there is a suppurating surface which refuses to heal, such as abscess of the hip, hip joint disease, Pott's disease of the spine, felons, boils and carbuncles. In what respiratory affection is.Silicea indicated? In abscesses of the lungs, and in pneumonia in its stage of suppuration. 320 ESSENTIALS OF What is the characteristic of Silicea in epilepsy ? Epilepsy which occurs at night, the aura beginning in the solar plexus. What, in general, are the skin symptoms of Silicea ? There is a general unhealthy condition of the skin. It suppurates easily and heals with difficulty. In suppura- tive skin diseases it is our best remed)r. What is a great characteristic of the drug in conditions of the feet ? The foot sweat is extremely offensive and suppression of this brings on various ailments. What are the modalities of Silicea ? There is relief by heat and warmth and aggravation from the cold air. How does Silicea differ from Calcarea sulphurica in the suppurative process ? Silicea promotes suppuration and brings the suppurative process to maturity. Calc. sulph. checks suppuration and promotes healthy granulation. What three remedies are useful for the results of impure vaccination ? Silicea, Thuja and Kali muriaticum. What is Lapis albus, and for what disease is it used chiefly ? It is the Silico-Fluoride of Calcium, and was recom- mended by Grauvogl for goitre, as it formed an important HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 321 constituent of the water of a Swiss valley where goitre was prevalent. It is also of use in certain forms of en- larged glands about the throat. Anaemia is an indication for its use. It acts best in the 6th trituration. THE POTASHES. What preparations of Potash do we use and how is each prepared ? 1. Causticum. A preparation peculiar to Homoeopathy and must be prepared according to Hahnemann's direc- tions. 2. Kali carbonicum. Triturations of Hahnemann's preparation of the Carbonate. 3. Kali bichromicum. Triturations; and one part, by weight, of Bichromate dissolved in 99 parts of distilled water makes the tincture. Drug power, T^¥. 4. Kali bromatum. Triturations, or tincture, prepared in same manner as preceding. 5. Kali hydriodicum. One part of pure Iodide dis- solved in 99 parts, by weight, of alcohol. Drug power, yyg-. Triturations do not keep well, especially ix. 6. Kali permanganicum. Tincture in same manner as Kali bichromicum. Triturations decompose. 7. Kali muriaticum. Trituration of pure Chloride. 8. Kali sulphuricum. Trituration of pure Sulphate. 9. Kali phosphoricum. Trituration of pure Phosphate. What is the the general action of all the Potashes ? They are all heart poisoners; they paralyze the heart, diminish the temperature, and increase the oxidation of 21 322 ESSENTIALS OF tissues. They weaken, even paralyze, muscles. They produce deep prostration. They cause catarrh and in- flammation of mucous membranes, increase these secre- tions, and especially so in the lungs and the kidneys. CAUSTICUM. Where do we find pathogeneses of Causticum ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases and the Materia Medica Pura. Give the general action of Causticum. Causticum acts through the medulla oblongata and re- current laryngeal nerve, causing chiefly paralysis and catarrh of the larynx and trachea. It also causes paralysis in various parts of the body. What are the mental symptoms of Causticum ? Patients are timid; nervous and anxious; full of fancies, apprehensive, feel as if something were about to happen. Afraid to go to bed in the dark. Give seven characteristic symptoms of Causticum. i. Cough relieved by a drink of water and accompanied by a spurt of urine. 2. Enuresis during first sleep. 3. Menses flow only by day time. 4. Paralytic aphonia. 5. Stool passes better when patient is standing. 6. Morning hoarseness. 7. Paralysis of single parts. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 323 Give the eye and ear symptoms of Causticum. There is paralysis of the eyelids; there is heat, burning and feeling of sand in the eyes, muscular weakness and double vision; words, sounds and the patient's own voice re-echo in the ears. What are the symptoms of Causticum about the face, mouth and throat ? There is paralysis of the face, due to exposure to dry, cold winds; there is also a paralysis of the tongue, lips and throat. How does Aconite compare here ? Like Causticum it has paralysis due to dry, cold winds, but it is more suitable to the beginning, Causticum coming in after Aconite fails. What are the characteristic symptoms about the rectum ? There is also a paralytic condition; the patient cannot evacuate the stool sitting down; is obliged to stand. Give the bladder symptoms of Causticum. Paralysis of the bladder; involuntary urination while coughing; nocturnal enuresis of children during the first sleep. Give two other drugs that have involuntary spurting of urine during coughing. Squilla and Natrum mur. How does the menstruation differ from that of Magnesia carbonica ? It flows only during the day time, while Magnesia carb. flows only during the night. 324 ESSENTIALS OF Give the respiratory symptoms of Causticum. Complete loss of voice; the patient cannot speak loud; dryness of the larynx and sensitiveness extending to chest; there is a hoarseness, rawness, and a scraping sen- sation in the chest, especially under the middle of the sternum, giving rise to a dry and hollow cough. How does Phosphorus differ ? Phosphorus has evening hoarseness, and the soreness of Phosphorus is in the larynx, while Causticum has morning hoarseness, soreness under the sternum, and a cough re- lieved by a cold drink. Why should these two drugs especially be carefully differ- entiated ? Because they are inimical. Mention some remedies for the hoarseness of singers. Causticum, Graphites, Selenium and Sulphur. How does the hoarseness of Carbo veg. compare ? It is aggravated in the evening, being useful after ex- posure to damp evening air, while Causticum is useful for hoarseness in dry, cold, severe winter weather. Compare also Eupatorium perf. with Causticum. Both have hoarseness in the morning, both have in- fluenza and aching in body, but Eupatorium has rather a chest soreness than a burning or rawness. What are the rheumatic symptoms of Causticum ? Rheumatic stiffness of the joints, with contractions of the tendons; there is restlessness at night and drawing HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 325 pains in the muscles; the parts upon which he lies become sore. Mention some drugs having a weakness or giving away of the ankles. Causticum, Sulphuric acid, Sulphur and Silicea. KALI CARBONICUM. Where are studies of Kali carbonicum found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. Give general action of Kali carbonicum. Kali carb. produces an excessive irritation of the respi- ratory mucous membrane, the digestive tract and the female sexual system. It causes dryness of mucous mem- branes, hence sticking pains. Give five characteristic symptoms of Kali carbonicum. 1. Stitching pains. 2. The little sac over the eyes. 3. Great weakness in the small of the back. 4. Aggravation at 3 or 4 a. m. 5. Great sensitiveness to cold, but no perspiration. What are the female symptoms of Kali carbonicum ? Menses are too early and too profuse, and last too long; there may be itching of the body during menstruation and a great deal of backache. Amenorrhcea, with back- ache. 326 ESSENTIALS OF When is Kali carbonicum indicated in dyspepsia ? Dyspepsia of the aged; weak, anaemic and easily ex- hausted patients, who are always tired and suffer from backaches. Before eating there is a faint feeling, sour eructations and heartburn, and a nervous feeling; during meals the patient is sleepy, and after meals there is great flatulence; the belching is putrid, but it relieves. What are the respiratory symptoms of Kali carbonicum? Cough worse 2 or 3 in the morning; there are stitching pains through the lower part of the right lung, accom- panied by puffiness of the face; the expectoration is diffi- cult and tenacious, or small round lumps of mucus. KALI BICHROMICUM. Where do we find the pathogeneses of Kali bichromicum ? British fournal of Homoeopathy, 1846, also Vol. XV. Give the general action of Kali bichromicum. Kali bichromicum produces catarrhal inflammations of mucous membranes, characterized by an excessive secre- tion of tough mucus. It also causes ulceration and form- ation of false membrane. What are the three characteristics of Kali bichromicum ? 1. Tenacious expectorations. 2. Ulcerations which tend to perforate. 3. Troubles of fat, fair, chubby children. What is the headache of Kali bichromicum ? Periodical supraorbital headache; as the headache HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 327 starts the sight becomes lost, but it returns as the head- ache increases; it is more on the right side. Give the symptoms of Kali bichromicum in so-called bil- iousness. The skin is yellow, sallow and covered with pimples; the whites of the eyes are yellow; the tongue is thick, broad and mapped; there is a morning diarrhoea, watery stools, and tenesmus especially after drinking beer. What are the eye symptoms ? Ulcers of the cornea, with tendency to deep perfora- tion; look as if punched out. Indolent, no photophobia. In ulceration of the cornea compare Conium, Nux vomica and Aurum. Conium. Little or no redness, but intense photophobia. Nux vomica. Photophobia, especially worse in the morning. Aurum. Intense photophobia, scalding lachrymation, double vision horizontally. Give the catarrhal symptoms of Kali bichromicum. Lumps of hard, green mucus are hawked from the pos- terior nares; large plugs or clinkers are blown from the nose, and there are ulcers in the nose which tend to per- forate deeply. Give indications for Kali bichromicum in the throat. There is great swelling of the tonsils and ulcers which secrete a purulent discharge, there are diseased follicles which exude a caseous matter; the coating of the tongue is yellow at the base; the discharge is ropy, tenacious and stringy. 328 ESSENTIALS OF Give four indications for the use of Kali bichromicum in diphtheria, i. Yellow7 coated or dry red tongue. 2. In the later stage, when the line of demarcation has formed and the slough has commenced to separate. 3. Tough, tenacious exudation. 4. Pain extending to neck and shoulders. What are the gastric symptoms of Kali bichromicum ? Bitter vomiting mixed with mucus, renewed by every attempt to eat or drink; fullness even after eating a small quantity; worse from meat; dyspepsia from beer. What is the diarrhoea of Kali bichromicum ? Brown, watery and frothy diarrhoea of gelatinous stools occurring in the morning. Give the respiratory symptoms of Kali bichromicum. The expectoration is of thick, tenacious, viscid mucus; it can be drawn into strings to the feet; worse from eating; relieved when warm in bed; croupy cough, hoarseness and tightness in the epigastrium. What are some of the uses of Kali bromatum ? In acute mania, with violent symptoms; also in cerebral depression; it produces also blotches on the skin simulat- ing acne, for which it is a remedy. What are the catarrhal symptoms of Kali hydriodicum ? Acrid, watery discharge, eyes smart and lachrymate; the patient is alternately cold and hot, and there is sore throat. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 329 Give indications for Kali permanganicum in diphtheria. Throat swollen inside and outside; the membrane is horribly offensive; throat oedematous, thin discharge from nose; foetor is the characteristic. KALI MURIATICUM. Where are complete data concerning this remedy to be found ? In Boericke & Dezvey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Fourth edition. What is Kali muriaticum, and how does it differ from Kali chloratum ? Kali muriaticum is the Chloride of potash, whose for- mula is KCl, while the Kali chloratum is the Chlorate of Potash, and whose is KCIO3. Give the general characteristics of Kali muriaticum. It corresponds to many affections of the eye, ear and throat, where it has been found clinically to be a useful remedy. Has any proving of this drug ever been made? None has been made, and the indications are mostly from Schiissler and clinical observations Give five characteristic indications for the use of Kali muriaticum that are generally accepted as reliable. 1. White or gray coating at base of tongue. 2. Expectoration of thick, white phlegm or slime. 33o ESSENTIALS OF 3. Fibrinous exudations. 4. Glandular swellings. 5. Aggravation from fat or rich food and pastry. What are the characteristic eye symptoms of Kali muri- aticum ? Parenchymatous keratitis and ulcerations of a low type where the redness of the conjunctiva is not excess- ive; photophobia, pain and lachrymation are moderate or absent, the base of the ulcer is dirty yellow, and the dis- charge is white mucus, and it tends to spread from the periphery. Give the ear symptoms of Kali muriaticum. Deafness from swelling of the Eustachian tubes; prolif- erous catarrhal inflammation of the middle ear with thick- ening of the membrane; there is a stuffy sensation and obstruction of the naso-pharynx with snapping noises in the ear; also in deafness from swelling of the external ear. When is Kali muriaticum indicated in sore throat ? Follicular pharyngitis with gray or white exudation; tonsils swollen and inflamed, grayish spots, patches or ulcers in the throat; ulcerated sore throat; swelling of the glands about the throat. It has proved a very useful remedy in diphtheria. Give the stomach symptoms of Kali muriaticum. Dyspepsia with white tongue; pain after eating; liver sluggish; fatty food disagrees; indigestion with vomiting of a whitish mucus with gathering of water in the mouth. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 331 In what respiratory affections has Kali muriaticum been used with success ? In pneumonia for the exudation and hepatization and in pleurisy. KALI PHOSPHORICUM. Where do we find data concerning this remedy ? ■ In the same source as the preceding. Are there any provings of this remedy ? None except a few made with the highest potencies which are generally regarded as unreliable, as they were not thorough. What is the general application of this drug ? In troubles of the nervous system; it corresponds to the condition known as neurasthenia, and is a restorative in muscular debility following acute diseases. What are the mental conditions calling for its use ? There is a gloomy, depressed, irritable mental state; trifles annoy; the patient looks on the dark side of every- thing; there is a loss of memory, crossness and fretfulness in children. In what mental disease is it useful ? Melancholia and mania; somnambulistic states, or any state where there is mental aberration; hallucinations and illusions, puerperal mania and delirium tremens. 332 ESSENTIALS OF Give the typhoid symptoms of Kali phosphoricum. There is a dry tongue, brown in color, foul and putrid diarrhoea, great debility, low pulse, offensive breath, and sordes on the teeth; there is also great mental depression, delirium, etc. Give indications for Kali phosphoricum in enuresis or wetting the bed. Where it is due to a paralytic or paretic condition of the bladder or from nervous debility; there is inability to retain the urine. What symptoms has Kali phosphoricum in the back ? There is rheumatic lameness of the back, which is worse after rest and on just commencing to move; they are especially worse on rising from a sitting position; there seems to be a paralytic tendency. What drug has the same symptoms ? Rhus tox. KALI SULPHURICUM. Where is a complete study of this remedy to be found ? In the same source as the two preceding remedies. Has Kali sulphuricum ever been used by homceopathic physicians ? Only since its introduction by Schiissler, as there are no regular provings of it. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 333 What is its general action ? It corresponds to the third stage of inflammations; mucous discharges yellow in color; skin affections, etc. What are some of the general characteristics of this remedy ? Yellow, mucous discharges; evening aggravation and an amelioration in the cool, open air. Give the respiratory symptoms of Kali sulphuricum. There is a cough, with great rattling of mucus on the chest; the cough is worse in a warm room, and relieved in the cool, open air. The rattling may occur with or with- out much cough. What are the indications for Kali sulphuricum in rheuma- tism? Rheumatic pains of a shifting or wandering character; they are worse from warmth. Give the eye symptoms of Kali sulphuricum. In ophthalmias where there is a profuse discharge of pus; ophthalmia neonatorum, crusts on the eyelids. What remedy is most like Kali sulphuricum in its symp- tomatology ? Pulsatilla. THE SODAS. What principal preparations of Soda do we use and how is each prepared ? 1. Borax, or the bi-borate of Soda. Tincture is made 334 ESSENTIALS OF by dissolving i part in 99 parts of distilled water. Drug power, T^. Also triturations. 2. Natrum carbonicum. Washing Soda. Triturations of the pure carbonate. 3. Natrum muriaticum. Common salt. 1 part dis- solved in 9 parts of distilled water equals the tincture. Also triturations. 4. Natrum phosphoricum. Triturations of the pure phosphate. 5. Natrum sulphuricum. Glauber's salt. Triturations of the pure sulphate. BORAX. Where is the pathogenesis of Borax found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases. Give three grand characteristic uses of Borax. , 1. Where there is dread of downward motion. 2. Nursing sore mouth of children. 3. Copious, clear and albuminous leucorrhoea. What is the character of the sore mouth ? Aphthae form on the inside of the cheeks, on the tongue and in the fauces; the mouth is hot; the membrane around these aphthae bleeds easily, and the child lets go of the nipple and cries with vexation or refuses to nurse. When is Mercurius indicated in this condition • When there is salivation, the water dribbles from the child's mouth, diarrhoea with tenesmus. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 335 What is a symptom of Bryonia which is sometimes useful in sore mouth ? The child refuses to nurse until the mouth has been moistened, the mouth is so dry. NATRUM CARBONICUM. Where do we find studies of Natrum carbonicum? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases and Hartlaub and Trinks. Give the general action of Natrum carbonicum. It acts principally on the stomach and bowels, and corresponds to the symptoms referable to those organs, hypochondriasis. What are the mental symptoms of Natrum carbonicum ? Depressed and irritable, especially after a meal; this hypochondriasis decreases as the food gets out of the stomach into the bowels. When is Natrum carb. indicated in headache ? When caused by walking in the sun. Dullness of the head. Patient is greatly fatigued by a short walk. What are the gastric symptoms of Natrum carbonicum? There are sour eructations and fetid flatulence; a weak, hungry feeling about n A. m.; the patient is worse from vegetable and starchy foods; it is especially useful for dyspepsia from eating soda biscuits; palpitation after eating. 336 ESSENTIALS OF What are the symptoms calling for Natrum carbonicum in the effects of summer weather ? Debility and headache from the sun; chronic effects of sunstroke; the Natrum carb. patient gets very nervous during thunder storms and hides in the cellar; this nerv- ousness is said to be due to the electrical condition of the atmosphere acting on such patients. NATRUM MURIATICUM. Where do we find data concerning the homoeopathic uses of Natrum muriaticum ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases and in the provings of the Austrian Society, Allen's Encyclopedia ; Burnett on Natrum muriaticum, and considered as a tissue remedy in the 4th edition of Boericke & Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Give the general action of Natrum muriaticum. It corresponds to mal-nutrition and emaciation, and to anaemia. It also has an important action upon the blood; is useful in intermittent fever, skin eruptions, etc. Give six general characteristics of this drug. 1. Mal-nutrition, emaciation and anaemia. 2. Hammering in frontal region of head. 3. Eruptions on margin of hairy scalp. 4. Backache, better from lying on something hard. 5. Violent thirst. 6. Aversion to bread. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 337 What are the mental symptoms of Natrum muriaticum ? The patient is hypochondriacal, sad and hopeless about the future. It is a useful remedy in brain fag. Give the characteristic frontal headache of Natrum muri- aticum. It is a hammering headache, worse in morning, and is accompanied by constipation. What are the characteristic eye symptoms of this drug ? It is a remedy especially characteristic in muscular asthenopia and in ciliary neuralgia, which comes and goes with the sun. Also in blepharitis. There is lach- rymation and scalding, and letters run together when reading. What are the indications for Natrum muriaticum in catarrhal conditions ? Clear, watery discharge from coryza accompanied with loss of smell and taste. Sneezing worse in evening while undressing and in morning on rising. What is a special characteristic indication of Natrum muriaticum in colds ? Where there are cold sores or herpes on the lips, or on the wings of the nose—fever blisters so-called. What is the tongue of Natrum muriaticum ? It is a clean tongue covered with bubbles of frothy saliva. What condition of the throat calls for this drug ? A relaxed uvula with a feeling of a plug, or great dry- ness in the throat. 22 338 ESSENTIALS OF What are the stomach symptoms of Natrum muriaticum? There is a violent thirst; aversion to bread; water brash and feeling of weakness and sinking in the stomach. Give the constipation of Natrum muriaticum. The stools are dry, crumbly, hard and difficult to expel. There is great weakness of the intestines. The stools are so dry that they produce fissure in the rectum. Give the diarrhoea of Natrum muriaticum. It is a diarrhoea which is watery, and accompanied with great weakness of the abdominal muscles, and is some- times involuntary. Give the bladder symptoms of this drug. Catarrh of the bladder, with burning on urinating. Give the female symptoms. There is a watery leucorrhoea, and especially is it use- ful in uterine troubles, accompanied by backache, which is relieved by lying on the back or on something hard. In what affections of the chest is Natrum muriaticum useful? In chronic bronchial catarrhs, winter coughs and asthma, where there is a profuse secretion of mucus. What is the fever of Natrum muriaticum ? It is useful in intermittent fever from living in .damp regions, especially after the abuse of Quinine; the chill comes on in the morning at 10 o'clock, preceded by head- ache, thirst, backache, and accompanied by fever blisters on the lips; there is also vomiting with the chill. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 339 What are the skin symptoms of Natrum muriaticum ? It is a dry, scaly eruption, or a herpetic eruption of little, watery blisters; especially for herpes in the bends of the knees; also it is a remedy for affections of the scalp accompanied by falling of the hair from the head and the eyebrows. Eruptions on flexor surfaces. What drug has eruptions on the extensor surfaces ? Kreasote. NATRUM PHOSPHORICUM. Where are data concerning this remedy found ? In Boericke & Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schiissler. Fourth edition. What is the general physiological action of the Phosphate of soda? It corresponds to an acid condition of the system as shown by the dyspepsia and diarrhoea, and is useful in many digestive ailments, marasmus, etc. Give the stomach symptoms of this drug and indications as given by Schussler. Great acidity, sour risings, vomiting of sour fluids with pain in the stomach and great flatulence. The sourness is the characteristic of the drug. What is the indication of the tongue ? It has a thick, yellow coating on the back part. 340 ESSENTIALS OF What is the diarrhoea of Natrum phosphoricum ? It is a diarrhoea from excess of acidity. The stools are sour smelling, greenish, full of mucus, and excoriating as they pass. In what intestinal condition is Natrum phosphoricum indicated ? In intestinal worms, either long or thread worms, with symptoms of acidity, picking at the nose, squinting and twitching of the facial muscles. NATRUM SULPHURICUM. Where is a complete study of this remedy to be found ? In the same source as the preceding remedy. What is the general action of the drug ? It corresponds somewhat to the uric acid diathesis and gastro-bilious conditions; malarial troubles and complaints worse in wet weather. Corresponding to the hydrogenoid constitution and sycotic dyscrasia. What are the special characteristic head symptoms or head indications of this drug ? It is a useful remedy for ill effects of falls and injuries to the head, and especially so if mental troubles arise therefrom. What are the mouth and tongue symptoms of Natrum sulphuricum ? There is a bitter taste in the mouth and a dirty, brown- ish coating on the tongue. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 341 Give the symptoms of Natrum sulphuricum in liver affec- tions. There is aching and cutting in the region of the liver. The liver is engorged, and the symptoms are worse lying on the left side. There is jaundice, bilious colic, vomit- ing of bile and bitter mucus. Give the diarrhoea of Natrum sulphuricum. The diarrhoea is of dark, bilious or greenish stools, ac- companied with an irritable liver and flatulent colic, coming on in the morning after the patient gets up and moves about. What are the sexual symptoms of Natrum sulphuricum ? It is one of the principal remedies in sycosis, especially where there are condylomata. What is another sycotic remedy ? Thuja. In what respiratory affection is Natrum sulphuricum useful? In asthma. In asthma which is worse upon change to damp weather. Moist asthma, with a great deal of rattling on the chest. The shortness of breath is espe- cially worse in damp weather. What are the febrile symptoms of Natrum sulphuricum ? It is a useful remedy in bilious intermittent fevers, accompanied by liver affections, jaundice and bilious diarrhoea. In what intestinal affection has Natrum sulphuricum also been found useful ? In lead colic. 342 ESSENTIALS OF What is a special sycotic symptom of Natrum sulphuricum ? Parnaritium, inflammation and suppuration around roots of the nails, warts, etc. How is Cadmium sulphate prepared ? By trituration of the pure Sulphate of Cadmium. What is the sphere of action of Cadmium sulphate ? It is a cross between Arsenic and Bryonia, and comes in between those two drugs in certain stomach conditions where we have the characteristic Arsenic symptoms, and a desire to keep perfectly quiet, as under Bryonia. How is Cerium oxalate prepared ? By trituration. Give some indication for the use of Cerium oxalate. Vomiting of pregnancy or vomiting that is reflex from intestinal or cerebral irritation, spasmodic in character. GLONOINE. By whom was Glonoine introduced ? By Hering, who gave us its name. See British fournal of Homoeopathy, Vol. XI; New England Medical Gazette, 1874-5; Allen's Encyclopedia. What is Glonoine, and why was it so-called ? It is nitro-glycerine: the Gl is for glycerine, 0 for oxygen, n for nitrogen, and the'termination ine, making Glonoine. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 343 How is it prepared ? One part, by weight, of pure nitro-glycerine dissolved in 9 parts, by weight, of 95 per cent, alcohol. Drug power, yV Give the general action of Glonoine. Glonoine produces an active cerebral hyperaemia, pal- pitation of the heart, etc.; many of its symptoms resem- ble those of sunstroke; fever and inflammation are lack- ing; there is a tendency to violent and sudden irregulari- ties of circulation; all symptoms worse from being in the sun. What is an important mental symptom of Glonoine ? Confusion of place; patient forgets where he lives; well known places seem strange. Give the general difference between Glonoine and Bella- donna. The differences are these: Glonoine is relieved from un- covering; the headache is worse from bending the head backwards; is relieved in the open air; cannot keep still; must walk about; no flushing of the face. Belladonna is worse from uncovering; better from bending the head backwards; worse in the open air, and better by holding the head still; face flushed. Give symptoms of Glonoine in sunstroke. Face pale, full, round pulse, labored respiration, eyes fixed, cerebral vomiting, white tongue, sinking at the pit of the stomach. 344 ESSENTIALS OF HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. What are the heart symptoms of Glonoine ? Feeling of fulness in the region of the heart; palpitation with pulsation over the whole body; violent beating as if chest would burst open; radiating pains. How is Amyl nitrite prepared ? In the some manner as Glonoine. What is the principal use of Amyl nitrite ? In angina pectoris; during the attack there is oppressed breathing and constriction about the heart, and the slight- est thing causes flushing. HAHNEMANN'S EXAMINATION IN HOMEOPATHY. The following is of interest, being from a letter written by Hahnemann, wherein he gives a specimen of the ex- amination to which he would subject a Homoeopathic candidate: " Dear------: I have much pleasure in making your acquaintance, and agreeable to your desire, I put to you some questions, from your answers to which I shall be able to judge of your capability to practice Homoeopathi- cally and to cure patients of all sorts. " i. What course does the true (Homoeopathic) phy- sician pursue in order to obtain a knowledge of what is morbid, consequently of what he has to cure in the patient ? " 2. Why does a name of a disease not suffice to in- struct the physician as to what he has to do in order to cure the patient? For example, why should he not at once give Chinchona bark when the patient says he has got fever (as the Allopath does)? " 3. How does the true physician learn what each medicine is useful for, and consequently in what morbid states it can be serviceable and curative ? " 4. Why does the true physician view with horror the prescribing of several medicinal substances mingled to- gether in one prescription for a disease ? "5. Why does it shock the true physician to see blood drawn from a patient, whether by venesection, or leeches, or cupping-glasses ? "6. Why is it an abomination for the true physician to 346 HAHNEMANN'S EXAMINATION IN HOMCEOPATHY. see Opium given by the Allopaths for all sorts of pains, for diarrhoea, or for sleeplessness ? "7. Why does the Homoeopathist prepare gold, plum- bago, lycopodium-pollen, culinary salts, etc., by triturating them for hours with a non-medicinal substance, such as sugar of milk, and by shaking a small dissolved portion of them with water and alcohol, which is termed dynamis- ing? " 8. Why must the true physician not give his patients medicine for a single symptom (for a single morbid sen- sation) ? " 9. When the true physician has given the patient a small dose of a medicine selected by reason of similarity of the most characteristic symptoms of the disease, that is to say, capable of itself producing similar symptoms in the healthy individual, with good results (as might natur- ally be expected), when ought he administer another dose of medicine? How does he then perceive what medicine he ought to give? "10. Why can the Homoeopathic medicines never be dispensed by the apothecary without injury to the public? '' When you shall have replied to these questions in writing I shall be able to judge if you are a true Homoeo- pathic practitioner." IN13EX. Abdominal Symptoms. Aeon........43 Bell..........125 Colch.........i7o Crocus........196 Natrum phos. . . . 339 Natrum sulph.....341 Nux v...... 108, 168 Podophyllum.....149 Verat..........168 Abies Canadensis.....161 Abies nigra......57, 161 Tincture of......161 Abortion. Sabina........162 Viburnum op......206 Abscess. Bell........128, 317 Calc. sulph......314 Hepar.........317 Lach.........215 Merc. ........273 Silicea........319 Abuse of Coffee......104 Iron, Puis.......56 Acalypha Indica......184 Acetic acid........243 Acids. Acetic.......243 Benzoic .......246 Carbolic.......247 Fluoric.......235 Hydrocyanic.....244 Lactic........247 Muriatic.......236 Nitric........237 Oxalic........246 Phosphoric......240 Picric........244 Salicylic.......245 Sulphuric ......242 Tinctures of. . . . . . 33 Aconitine.........41 Aconitum nap.......41 Pathogeneses of. . . . 41 Tincture of......42 Actea racemosa.....59 spicata........ 61 Adonis vernalis......62 Aesculus hip........191 Pathogenesis of . . . .191 Tincture of......192 Aethusa cynap.......156 After pains. Cimicifuga......61 Xanthoxylum . . . 202 Agar, muse.........180 Data of........180 Tincture of......180 Agnus castus.......191 Ailanthus.........192 Alcohol. Absolute.......31 Dilute........31 Homoeopathic .... 31 Aletris far........83 Records of......83 Tincture of......83 348 INDEX. Alkaloids.........35 Aeon.........41 Agaricus .... .180 Aloe.........172 Bell..........123 Cimicifuga ... .60 Cina..........77 Cinchona.......95 Cocculus......190 Coffea...... . 103 Digitalis.......157 Helleborus......50 Hydrastis.......45 Hyoscyamus . ... 130 Ignatia........no Nux vom.......105 Opium........63 Physostigma.....137 Podophyllum.....148 Secale........179 Staphisagria......48 Tabacum.......134 Stramonium .129 Veratrum.......166 Allium cepa........173 Pathogenesis of . . .173 Tincture of......173 Allopathy, Advantages of Homoeopathy over . . 29 Aloe...........171 Pathogenesis of ... . 171 Tincture of......172 Alstonia.........113 Alternation........24 Arguments against . . 24 Alumina........ 289 Provings of.....289 Ambergris...... 231 Ambra gris........231 Provings of......231 Amenorrhcea, Aeon.....45 Senecio........82 Ammonia.........296 Ammoniac, gum......156 Ammonium........296 preparations of ... . 296 carb..........297 caust..........297 mur..........298 phos..........298 picratum.......298 Amyl nitrite.......344 Anacardiaceae.......140 Anacardium or.......140 Pathogenesis of ... . 140 Anacardium oc.......142 Anaemia. Calc. phos.......313 Ferr. acet.......301 Ferr. met.......300 Ferr. phos.......304 Anger, Bad Effect of ... 75 Angina pect. .... 344 Animal Kingdom.....208 Animal Poisons......208 Anisum stell. . .... 163 Anthracinum.......234 Antidotal Relations .... 23 Examples of .... 23 Antidote to Arnica........74 Arsenic..... 248 Bellad.........128 Castor oil.......184 China........96 Coffee....... 104 Lead.........283 Mercury.....239, 271 Oleander...... 119 Opium .... • ■ 65 INDEX. 349 Quinine.......g6 Rhustox.......; I43 Snake Poisons . . . . 2ii Tobacco...... j,- Antimony ........2 _ Antimonium crud......258 Antim. tart.......259 Pathogenesis of ... 259 Preparation of ... 259 Antipsoric Remedies ... 26 List of........26 Value of.......26 Apis mellifica......222 Pathogenesis of ... . 222 Preparations of . . . .222 Apium virus.......222 Apium grav........155 Apocynacese.......105 Apocynum can.......118 Pathogenesis of . . . .118 Apomorphia.......65 Apoplexy, Opium.....66 Aralia rac.........193 Aranea diad........229 Argentum met.......279 Argentum nitr.......277 Studies on......277 Preparation of .... 278 Arnica mont........71 Pathogenesis of .... 71 Tincture of......71 Arsenic, alb........247 Pathogenesis of ... . 247 Preparations of ... . 247 Arsenic, iod........252 Artemesia........85 Arumtriph.........r94 Asafoetida........*55 Provings of......*55 Tincture of......x55 Asarum..........193 Asclepias tuberosa ... .91 Asparagus.........170 Asthma. Ammoniac, gum. . . . 156 Ipec..........102 Lobelia inf.......102 Moschus.......209 Natr. sulph.......341 Stram.........130 I Atropia..........123 ' Attenuation........36 Aurum..........276 Studies on......276 Preparation . . ... 276 Baccilinum.......233 Backache. Aesculus . . .192 Calc. fluor.......312 Cobalt.......145 Helonias.......84 Kali phos.......332 Lycopod. . .....177 Oxalic ac.......246 Nux vom..... • 109 Phosph.........257 Rhus.......146, 332 Zincum........r46 Badiaga..........222 Baptisia..........137 Studies of.......137 Tincture of......137 Baryta carb.......295 Pathogenesis of ... . 295 Belladonna........122 Studies of.......122 Bellis perennis......74 Benzoic acid.......246 Berberidaceae..... .147 350 INDEX. Berberis vulgaris.....147 Pathogenesis of . . • . 147 Biochemistry.......3°2 Bismuth.........279 Blood, China.......96 Boils. Arn..........74 Bell........128, 317 Calc. sulph.......3T4 Hepar........3J7 Lach..........215 Silicea........32° Bones. Asaf..........156 Aur..........277 Calc. fluor.......311 Calc. phos.......313 Fluor, acid......235 Stillingea.......183 Strontiana carb.....295 Symphytum......73 Borax...........334 Bovista..........178 Bright's Disease, Ars. . . .251 Bromine........266 Bryonia..........86 Pathogenesis of .... 86 Bufo rana.........217 Cactus grand.......194 Cadmium sulph.......342 Caladium.........194 Calcareas ..... Preparations of acet...... carb...... fluor...... iod...... phos...... sulph..... 308 308 310 308 3H 3H 312 3M Calendula........73 Calomel..........275 Camphora........195 Pathogenesis of ... . 195 Tincture of......195 Rubini's, tincture of . . 195 Cannabis Ind........185 Studies of.......185 Cannabis sativa......186 Studies of.......186 Cantharis......, . • 226 Studies on......226 Capsicum........135 Pathogenesis of ... . 135 Carbo animalis......293 Carbo veg.........291 Studies on......291 Carbolic acid.......247 Carbuncle. Anthracin.......234 Ars..........252 Lach.........215 Rhus........ 147 Sil...........319 Tarentula cub.....228 Carduus mar........85 Castoreum........209 Cataract, Phos.......254 Catarrh. Ammon. carb.....297 Ammon. mur......298 Arsenic iod......252 Aurum........277 Bromine.......267 Cinnabaris......276 Eucalyptus......203 Elaps.........216 Gels..........115 Hydras.......46, 272 Kali bi.....46, 272, 327 INDEX. 351 Kali hyd........328 Merc.........272 Natr. mur.......337 Pu]s........56, 272 Teucrium..... .196 Verbascum......127 Wyethia hel......173 Cathartics, Doses of ... . 40 Caulophyllum.......150 Pathogenesis of ... . 150 Causticiim........322 Ceanothus ....... 99 Cedron..........193 Cellulitis, Rhus......147 Centesimal scale.....37 Cerium oxalate..... 342 Chamomilla........ 74 Pathogenesis of . . . 74 Characteristics, grand. Aeon. ......44 Alumina.......289 Anacard........141 Antimon. crud.....258 Ant. tart........260 Apis.........222 Apoc. can......118 Ambra gris.......232 Ammon........297 Arnica........72 Arsenicum .... 249, 252 Artemesia.......85 Aur.........277 Bell.........123 Borax.........334 Bryonia.......87 Carbo veg.......292 Calc. carb.......3°9 Calc. phos...... 312 Caust.........322 Cham.........75 Chelidon........67 Cina.........77 Coffea........103 Colchicum......170 Colocynth......92 Dulcamara......133 Elaterium......94 Eupator. perf......79 Ferr. met.......299 Ferr. phos.......303 Gelsemium......114 Graph.........286 Helonias .......83 Hepar........315 Ignatia........no Ipecac........too Iodine........268 Kali carb........325 bich........326 mur........329 Lachesis......212 Lilium tig.......171 Lycopod........176 Magnes. carb......305 phos........307 Mercurius.......271 Muriatic ac......236 Natr. mur.......336 Nitr. ac........238 Nux vom.......106 Oxalic acid......246 Phosph.........254 Phosphoric acid . . . .241 Psorinum.......231 Plumbum.......283 Puis..........55 Rhus tox........143 Sanguinaria......69 Senecio........82 Sepia.........218 352 Staph......... Sulph......... Tabacum...... Taraxacum...... Verat. alb...... Verat. vir...... Zincum........ Characteristic Symptoms . , Chelidonium maj...... Original Studies . . . . Tincture of..... Chest Symptoms. Aeon........ Ars......... Apis......... Ant. tart......102 Ammon. carb..... Bell.......... Brom........ Bry.......... Carbo veg...... Calc. carb....... Calc. phos...... Caust......... Chelidon...... Ferrum met..... Ferr. phos...... Gelsem........ Ignatia....... Ipecac......101 Kali bi........ carb....... mur....... sulph...... Lye......... Myrtus communis . . Natr. mur...... sulph..... Phos.....256, 28r Phosphoric ac. ... INDEX. 48 Rhus . . .......144 261 Sang..........70 134 Silicea........319 84 I Stannum.......281 166 ] Sulphur.....256, 264 168 Chlorine.........269 285 Chlorosis, Puis.......56 19 Calc. phos.......313 66 Chill, Caps.........136 66 Chimaphila........187 67 Chininum sulph......99 Cholera. 45 Calc. carb.......309 251 Camphora .... 167, 195 224 Carbo veg.......292 260 Cuprum.....167, 284 297 | Secale....... . 179 127 Veratrum.......167 267 Chorea, 89 Agar.........180 293 Mygale........228 310 Chronic Diseases, Doctrine 3M of..........25 324 Cicuta vir........153 67 Provings of......153 257 Cina..........77 304 Provings of......77 116 Cinnabaris........276 112 Cinchona.........94 260 ! Pathogenesis of ... . 94 328 Tincture of......95 326 Varieties of......95 331 Cinchonism .......95 333 Antidotes to.....96 177 Cinnamomum.......81 163 Cimicifuga rac......59 338 Pathogenesis of ... . 59 341 Tincture of......60 324 Cistus Can.........195 242 ' Cleanliness in Pharmacy . . 30 INDEX. 353 Clematis erect....... Pathogenesis of... . Climacteric Troubles. Sang........ Lach......... Cobalt.......... Cocculus Ind........ Studies of...... Coccus cacti........ Preparation of..... Codeine .......... Coffea.......... Pathogenesis of ... . Tincture of...... Colchicum........ Pathogenesis of ... . Cold in the head. Allium cepa...... Arsen.......107, Arum......... Camph......... Cyclamen.....56, Elaps ....... Gelsem......... Kali hyd. Lycop......... Mercur. . . . 107, 249, Natr. mur...... Nux vom. . . .76, 106, Pulsat......... Rumex........ Sambucus.....76, Sticta ......76, Colocynth......... Pathogenesis of ... . Tincture of ..... Colic. Colocynth ....... Cuprum........ Dioscorea ....... 62 62 69 215 145 190 190 210 210 64 103 103 103 169 169 173 249 182 195 198 216 1X5 328 176 272 337 181 56 206 206 181 9i 91 9i 92 284 92 Magnesia phos.....307 Nux vom........108 Plumbum . . ... 282 Collinsonia........196 Combination tablets .... 29 Complementary relation . . 24 Example of ..... . 24 Compositae........71 Comocladia dent......142 Condition of Amelioration and Aggravation .... 19 Concordant Remedies ... 23 Conifera......... 161 Conium mac........151 151 259 298 290 Pathogenesis of . Constipation. Antimon. crud. . . Ammon. mur. Alumina..... Anacardium......141 Bryonia......88, 109 Carbo veg.......108 Caust..........323 Graph. ... . . 288 Hydrastis.......47 Ignatia........112 Lye..........177 Magnesia mur.....306 Natr. mur.......338 Nux vom......47. IQ8 Opium.......66, 109 Phosph.........255 Platinum.......280 Plumb.......66, 283 Sepia........219 Silicea ....... 319 Sulph.........263 Veratr.........167 Convallaria.......J 74 23 354 Convulsions. Cicuta ........ Cuprum........ Hyos.......... Hydrocy. ac...... Passiflora Copaiba.......... Cornus florida...... Corrallium rubr....... Cough. Ambra g....... Aralia......... Ars........... Bell....... Bromine....... Caust.......285, Cuprum........ Conium . . . 131, 152, Drosera ..... 79, Eupatorium perf. . . . Ferrum met...... Hepar......... Hydrocy. ac...... Hyoscy......131, Kali carb........ Kali sulph...... Lach.......... Laurocer.....202, Lye......... Manganum...... Magnes. phos...... Nitr. ac........ Opium........ Phosph........ Rumex cr.....206, Sepia......... Spongia....... Squilla........ Sticta......... Sulph......... INDEX. 153 102 132 244 76 186 99 210 232 193 257 3" 267 324 284 317 198 • 79 132 317 244 153 326 332 317 244 177 132 307 239 66 256 317 220 221 174 182 257 Verbascum......161 Crocus sat. ... ... 196 Crotalus hor........215 Studies of.......215 Croton tig.........182 Tincture of.....182 Croup. Aeon..........317 Bromine.......267 Hepar........3*7 Iodine........269 Spongia.....221, 317 Cryptogamae........175 Cubebs..........186 Cucurbitacese . .....86 Cuprum met........283 Studies on.......283 Cuprum ars.........285 Curare..........113 Curantur or Curentur ... 13 Curative Medicine.....18 Cyclamen.........197 Debility. Cinchona.......96 Cocculus.......190 Muriatic ac.......237 Phosphoric ac.....241 Picric ac........245 Sulphuric ac......243 Decimal Scale...... • • 37 Defective Reaction, Reme- dies for........231 Designation for Scales of At- tenuation .......37 Diarrhoea. Aeon.......43. 3°5 Aethusa........156 Antim. crud.....259 Ars.......98, 250 Apis.........224 INDEX. 355 172, 90, Argent, nitr. Aloes ..... Bell..... Bry...... Capsic. . . . Calc. acet....... Calc. carb.....205, Calc. phos....... Carbo v..... Cham......... Chel.......... China........ Crot. tig. . . .94, 159, Dulc..... Elat......... Euphorb........ Ferr. phos....... Ferr. met......98, Gamboge .... Gelsem. . . . . Gratiola........ Hepar........ Hyoscy........ Ipec......... Iris v......... Jatropha ...... Kali bi....... Lach. ..... Leptandra ....... Magnes. carb. 205, Merc........67, Natr. mur. • • ■ Natr. phos....... Natr. sulph...... Nitr. ac........ Nux vom....... Oleander ....... 116 263 126 263 136 310 310 3^3 292 77 67 97 182 133 94 183 3°3 300 199 116 159 205 132 101 197 183 328 214 160 305 274 338 34o 34i 239 108 119 Opium........116 Podo.......149, 263 Phos.........255 Phos. ac......98, 241 Puis......58, 116 Rheum........205 Rhus.........144 Sulph.........263 Thuja......165, 263 Verat. alb.....116, 167 Diabetes, Phos. ac.....242 Lactic acid......247 Uranium nit......242 Differentiation between*— Aeon, and Caust. . . . 323 Aeon, and Gels. ... 43 Aeon, and Verat. vir. . 42 Aeon, and Millef. ... 81 Aeon, and Hepar . . .317 Aeon, and Bry.....89 Aeon, and Sulph. . . . 264 Acetic ac. and Apis . . 225 Actea rac. and Actea sp. 61 iEsculus and Kali bich. 192 Arn. and Rhus 72, 145 Ailanthus and Rhus . . 147 Allium cepa and Euph. 161 Allumina and Bry. . . 89 Aloes and Collinsonia . 172 Ant. t. and Ipec. Ant. c. and Ipec. Apis and Apocyn. Apis and Arsenic Apis and Bell. . . Apis and Rhus Ars. and Colch. . Ars. and Merc. . 102, 260 . 101 118 118 223 223 170 249 -^^^^^TaTphabefe^ in the differentiation between two reme- dies appears in this index. INDEX. Ars. and Nux .... 107 Ars. and Phos.....250 Ars. and Rhus.....249 Ars. and Spigelia . . .122 Arg. n. and Bismuth . . 279 Arum and Sticta . . . .181 Arum and Nux vom. . 181 Asclepias and Bryonia . 91 Bapt. and Gels.....138 Bapt. and Rhus. ... 139 Bell, and Cinchona . . 97 Bell, and Nux vom. . .126 Bell, and Sepia . . . .126 Bell, and Puis.....126 Bell, and Podo.....126 ,Bell. and Sang.....70 Bell, and Hepar . ... 317 Bell, and Lach.....127 Bell. andStann.....128 Bell, and Stram. . . .129 Bell, and Glon.....343 Berberis and Pareira . .191 Brom. and Iod.....268 Bry. and Carbo veg. . . 88 Bry. and Rhus .... 87 Bry. and Silicea .... 88 Bry. and Spigelia ... 88 Bry. and Phos.....89 Calc. acet. and Phos. ac. 310 Calc. c. and Calc. phos. 313 Calc. c. and Nitr. ac. . 240 Calc. s. and Hepar . . .315 Calc. s. and Sil. . . 315, 320 Can?ph. and Verat. . .167 Cann. sat. and Canth. . 186 Capsicum and Spigelia . 122 Carbo veg. and Caust. . 324 Carbo v. and Nux v. . . 108 Caul, and Cimicif. ... 61 Caust. and Eupat. perf. 324 Caust. and Mag. c. . . 323 Caust. and Phos. . . . 324 Caust. and Rhus ... 145 Caust. and Sepia. . . .219 Caust. and Thuja . . .165 Cham, and Puis. -57 Cham, and Coffea . . .104 Cham, and Spigel. ... 122 Cinchona and Phos. ac. 98 Cinchona and Quinine . 98 Cinchona and Colch. . . 170 Clematis and Rhodod . 62 Chelidon. and Merc. . . 67 Colchicum and Spigelia 122 Colocynth and Diosc. . 92 Conium and Hepar . .317 Conium and Hyosc. 132, 153 Conium and Phytol. . . 205 Crot. tig. and Elater. . . 94 Crot. tig. and Gratiola 159 Corall. r. and Mephitis 210 Coccus c. and Kali bi. . 211 Cuprum and Verat. . .167 Cyclamen and Puis. 56, 198 Dulcamara and Rhus . 133 Fluoric ac. and Silicea 236 Graphites and Lycopo- dium ........288 Graphites and Petro- leum ........ 289 Hamam. and Puis. ... 56 Hepar and Ignatia . . .316 Hepar and Lachesis . .317 Hepar and Rumex . . .317 Hepar and Thuja . . .316 Hepar and Spongia . 317 Hydras, and Kali bi. . . 46 Hyoscy. and Stram. . . 129 Ign. and Phos. ac. 111, 242 Ipec. and Puis.....101 INDEX. 357 Kali bi. and Nux . . . 108 Lach. and Stram. . . .129 Lilium tig. and Sep. . . 171 Menyanthes and Silicea 318 Merc. v. and Merc. sol. 271 272 274 107 240 56 no 181 66 281 256 122 263 Merc, and Kali bi Merc, and Hepar . Merc, and Nux v. . . . Min. ac. and Veg. ac. . Natr. m. and Puis. . . . Nux and Puis. . . 106, Nux and Sticta .... Opium and Plumb. . . Phos. and Stannum . . Phos. and Sulphur . . . Platina and Spigelia . . Podo. and Sulphur . . Spigelia and Verbascum 122 Ran. b. and Ran. sc. . . 54 Rhod. and Rhus. . . 145 Differentiation of Remedies 24 Digitalis........157 Pathogenesis of . . . 157 Delirium, Bell. ...... 124 Delirium Tremens,Ranunc.b. 53 Diphtheria. Apis.........224 Ars........ . 250 Kali bich........328 Kali mur. ...... . 330 Kali permang. ..... 329 Lac. can........211 Lach..........214 Merc, cyan.......273 Merc, prot.......273 Dilution.........36 Dioscorea.........92 Dolichos........T38 Dose. Aconitia.......41 Atropia........123 Codeine........64 Laudanum......64 Morphia.......64 Morphia sulph. . . . . 64 Opium.......64 Paregoric.......64 Physostigmin.....137 Quinine........95 Dropsies. Apis.........225 Apocyn. can......118 Ars..........251 Acetic ac......225, 244 Digitalis.......158 Helleborus ... 51 Ranunculus bulb. . . .52 Drosera..........198 Drugs...........16 Drug power........32 Dulcamara........132 Provings of 132 Tincture of......132 Dynamization.......36 Dysentery. Aeon.........43 Aloes.........173 Ars..........251 Cantharis.......226 Caps...........136 Merc. c. ........275 Dysmenorrhoea. Magnesia phos.....307 Ear Symptoms. Bell..........125 Capsicum.......136 Caust..........323 Cham.........57 Ferr. phos.......303 Graphites.......287 358 INDEX. Hydrastis..... .48 Kali mur........33° Lach..........213 Merc, dulc.......275 Phos..........254 Psorin.........231 Puis..........57 Silicea.......3T9 Echinacea.........85 Eczema, Ars........251 Elaps cor..........216 Elaterium........93 Provings of......93 Tincture of......94 Elective Affinity......25 Emetics, doses of.....39 Empiricism........18 Epilepsy, Sil........320 Bufo.........217 Cicuta........153 Oenanthe.......154 Hydrocy. ac......244 Equisetum........198 Ergot...........179 Ericaceae.........187 Erigeron........81 Eryngium.........156 Erysipelas. Apis........ 225 Bell..........127 Canth.........226 Euphorbium off.....183 Lach........127, 213 Rhus........ I46 Stram.........129 Eserin..........137 Eucalyptus........203 Eupatorium perf......78 Provings of......78 Tincture of......79 Purp..........80 Tincture of......80 Euphorbiaceae..... 182 Euphorbium off.......183 Euphorbia cor.......383 Euphrasia......... . 160 Pathogenesis of. . . .160 Eye Symptoms. Allium cepa......160 Apis.........223 Argent, nit.......218 Aurum ... . 277, 327 Bell.......114, 125 Caust..... 144, 323 Canth.........226 Cinnabar.......276 Comocladia......142 Conium........327 Euphrasia.......160 Ferr. phos.......303 Gels.......114, 144 Graph.........287 Hepar........316 Ipecac........100 Kalmia........144 Kali bi.........327 mur........330 sulph.......333 Magnes. phos.....307 Merc.........272 cor.......275 Natr. mur.......337 Nux vom.......327 Paris quad. ..... 175 Phos........254 Physostigma . . . 115, 137 Puis..........57 Rhus . . . .115, 144, 223 Ruta.........202 Staph.........50 INDEX. 359 Silicea........,j8 Spigelia........I2T Thuja.........I2I Face. Bapt..........I38 Bell..........I25 Nux.........io7 Sep..........218 Sulphur.......262 Sulph. ac......245 Family relations.....23 Examples of ..... 23 Female Symptoms. Abies Can.......161 Aletris .......83 Apis.........224 Alumina.......290 Bell..........126 Bry..........90 Calc. c.........310 Calc. fluor...... 311 Canth.........227 Cimicif........61 Caul........61, 150 Caust. . ......323 Con........• .152 Dulc........133 Ferr. iod.......3QI Gels..........116 Graphites......289 Helonias.......84 •Kalic.........325 Lilium tig.......171 Magnesia carb. . • • 323 Murex........220 Natrum mur.....338 Nux vom.......I2^ Platin.........28° Podoph........126 Puis........58, 126 Secale....... 179 Senecio aur..... 82 Sepia .... 126, 171, 219 Sabina .....162 Stannum......282 Staph........49 Viburnum op......206 Xanthox.......202 Ferrum ........299 Pathogenesis of ... . 299 Preparations of . . . 299 Ferrum acet........301 phos........301 iod.........301 met.........299 Fevers. Aeon........44, 264 Alstonia.......113 Apis.........225 Bell....... 124, 127 China........99 Ferrum met......300 Gels...... . . 117 Ignat....... 112 Natr. mur.......338 Natr. sulph......341 Nux v........109 Phos........257 Puis.........59 Sulph........264 Veratr. vir.....42, 168 Fluid Extracts......39 Fluoric acid...... 235 Fowler's Solution.....248 Fluxion potencies ... 36 Fundamental Principles of Homoeopathy .... 14 Gangrene, Secale.....179 360 INDEX. Gastralgia. Arg. nit........279 Bismuth.......279 Chel.........68 Gambogia.........199 Gelsemium....... 113 Records of......113 Tincture of......113 Glands. Carbo an........293 Croton tig.......182 Cistus Can.......195 Iod..........269 Lapis alb.......320 Sil...........319 Glauber Salts.......340 Gleet, Sulph......264 Globules.........31 Glonoine.........342 Studies on......342 Preparation of ... . 343 Glossitis, Apis......223 Glucosides........35 Gnaphalium.......93 Goitre. Iod..........269 Lapis alb.......320 Gonorrhoea. Arg. nitr....... 279 Cann. sat........186 Canth.......186, 227 Copaiba.......186 Cubebs........187 Merc.........274 Merc, corr.......275 Thuja.......165 Gout. Ammon. phos.....298 Colch.........170 Led..........!88 Graphites.........28 Studies on.....286 Gratiola.........159 Grindelia rob.......99 Grief. Ignatia......in, 242 Phos. ac......in, 241 Grippe. Eupator. perf.....79 Sabadilla.......169 Growing Pains......199 Guaiacum........199 Hahnemann.......13 Chemical Discovery . . 38 Doctrine of Chronic Dis- eases ........25 Examination in Homoe- opathy .......345 Highest Potencies ... 36 Schema........20 Works of.......14 Halogens . . ......266 Hamamelis........200 Headache. Actea rac.......60 Ant. cr........258 Apis.........223 Argt. nit........278 Aloes.........172 Bell.....70, 97, 124, 223 Bry..........88 Calc. phos.......,312 Cann. Ind.......186 Carbolic ac...... 115 Carbo veg. ...... 88 Cocc..........igo China . .......97 Cimicif.........60 Coffea .....104, in INDEX. 361 Ferrum . .... Gelsem......ug Glonoine...... Hepar..... Ignat. ...... in Iodine....... Ipec........101 Iris......... Juglans cath. ... 185 Kali bi........ Lach. ... Melilotus...... Menyanthes..... Mercury....... Natr. carb....... Natr. mur....... Natr. sulph....... Nux vom...... 106, Oleander ....... Onosmodium..... Palladium...... Paris quad....... Phellandrium..... Ptelea........ Rhus ......... Sauguin........ Selenium....... Sepia....... Silicea.....88, Spigelia......88, Sulphur........ Syphilinum..... Theridion....... Thuja . . . . in, 165, Heart Symptoms. Aeon........43. Actea rac....... Adonis vern. . . . . . Bell.......... Cactus gr. . • 300 190 342 3^6 3i6 H5 111 197 190 326 213 140 3i8 115 335 337 340 135 119 190 281 175 154 201 144 69 266 218 3i8 121 "5 232 229 316 H5 H5 62 127 194 Convallaria......174 Digitalis...... 158 Gelsem........116 Glonoine.......344 Kalmia .... 45, 145, 189 Lachesis.......214 Lycopus ....... 202 Naja. trip.......216 Rhus ......45. 145 Spigelia........122 Spongia........221 Strophanthus.....120 Sulph.........264 Helonias.........83 Studies of.......83 Tincture of......83 Helleborus........50 Pathogenesis of ... . 50 Tincture of......50 Hemorrhage. Acalypha Ind......184 Aeon. . .......81 Bovista........178 Carbo v....... 97 China........ 96 Cinuamomum.....81 Crocus........196 Erigeron.......81 Hamara.......200 Ipec..........102 Lach..........215 Millefol........81 Phos..........257 Sabina........162 Secale.........179 Senecio........82 Trillium pend.....81 Ustillago.......178 Hemorrhoids. Aesculus.......192 362 Aloes.........172 Collinsonia .... 172, 196 Hamam........200 Lye..........177 Nux v.........109 Ratanhia.......192 Hepar.........3J5 Pathogenesis of . . . .315 Preparations of . . -315 High potencies......36 Hoarseness. Ammonium caust. . . . 297 Arum triph......195 Argent, met.....279 Carbo veg.......324 Caust........374 Eupator. perf. ... 324 Graphites.......324 Phosphorus......324 Selenium.......324 Senega........207 Sulphur.......324 Homoeopathy, definition of. 13 Advantages over Allo- pathy .......29 And Local Treatment . 20 And Palliation .... 22 And Surgery.....20 Imitations and Carica- tures of.......29 Principles of.....14 Homceopathic. Alcohol.......31 Aggravations.....16 Pharmacy .....30 Sources of rules of. 30 Prescription......14 How to keep medicines . . 38 Hydrastis.........45 Eclectic, Use of.... 47 INDEX. 45 46 244 5i 118 233 157 Pathogenesis of Tincture of Hydrocyanic acid . Hydrocephalus, Hell Apocynum . Hydrophobinum . Hydrocotyle Asiatica Hydrogenoid constitution, 164, 229 Hyoscyamus nig......130 Pathogenesis of. . . .130 Tincture of......130 Hypericum........200 Hysteria. Asar.........155 Castoreum......209 Ign.........in Nux mosch......204 Moschus.......209 Tarentula Hisp.....228 Valeriana......209 Ignatia..........no Studies of......no Indigestion from fat food . 57 Influenza. Eupator. perf......79 Sabadilla.......169 Inimical relation.....23 Examples of.....23 Injuries. Arn.........72, 145 Bellis per. ..... 74 Callendula .....72 Hypericum .... 72, 200 Ledum........188 Rhus.......72, 145 Ruta.........201 Staphisagria.....72 Symphytum .... 72 INDEX. 3^3 Intermittent fever. Alstonia...... Ammon. pic..... Ars........ Capsicum....... China........ Chinin. sulph..... Cornus fiorida..... Eucalyptus ... Eupatorium perf. . . Ferrum met...... Gelsem......... Ipecac........ Natr. mur...... Nux vom...... Quinine....... Rhus....... Intercostal rheumatism. Asclepias ..... Ranunc. b....... Iodine ....... Studies on...... Preparation...... Irritability,remedies having. Ipecac ....... Studies of....... Tincture of......" Iris vers. . . Pathogenesis of... . Iritis, Merc, protoiod. . . . Iron........... Isopathy....... . . Examples of..... "3 298 252 136 99 203 79 300 117 98 338 109 98 146 9i 53 268 268 268 103 100 100 100 197 197 274 299 21 2r j Jatropha........l83 Juglandaceae.......J85 Juglans cathartica.....185 Kalmia lat.........l88 Studies of.......lg8 Kali. Preparations of . . . .321 Kali bich......... 326 brom..........328 carb..........325 hydr..........328 mur..........329 permang......65, 329 Phos......... 331 sulph.........332 Kidney Symptoms. Berb. v........148 Phos.........255 Koch's Lymph......233 Kreasote ........200 Teeth.........50 Skin.........339 Labor. Bell..........127 Caul..........150 Cham.........77 Gels.......... 117 Secale...... 179 Lac caninum.......210 Lactic acid........247 Lachesis.........212 Pathogenesis of . . . .212 Preparation of . . . .212 Lapis albus.........320 Laryngitis. Arg. met........279 Arum, triph......194 Hepar........317 Phos..........256 Spongia........221 Laurocerasus.......202 Laudanum......64 Lead Colic. Alumina.......283 364 INDEX. Alum.........283 Bell.........283 Nux........283 Natr. sulph.......341 Platina........283 Plumbum.......283 Ledum..........188 Studies of.......188 Leguminoseae.......136 Leptandra.........159 Leucorrhoea. Aletris........83 Borax.........334 Hydras.........47 Natr. m........338 Puis.........58 Liliaceae ........166 Lilium tig. . . ..... 171 Pathogenesis of. . . .171 Tincture of :.....171 Lithium carb......296 Liver Symptoms. Aloes.........172 Berb. v.........148 Bry........90 Carbo v. ......293 Carduus mar......85 Chelidon........67 Digital........158 Iris..........197 Juglans cath......185 Kali bich........327 Lept..........160 Magnes. mur. ..... 306 Mercurius.......274 Myrica.......85 Natr. sulph.......341 Nux vom........108 Podo..........149 phosph.........255 Ptelea.........201 Sulph.........262 Tarax.........84 Yucca........184 Lobelia inflata......102 Local Treatment.....20 Locomotor Ataxia, Alumina, 290 Loganaceae,........105 Lumbago. Calc. fluor.......312 Rhus........' . 146 Lycopodium.......175 Pathogenesis of . . . .175 Preparation of . . . 175 Lycopus.........202 Lyssin..........233 Macrotin......... 60 Magnesias........304 Preparations of ... . 304 carb..........305 mur..........306 phos..........306 Mancinella........184 Magendie's Solution ... 64 Marasmus. Calc. phos......'. 313 Iod........268 Magnes. carb......305 Mastitis. Bry..........205 Phytol.........204 Masturbation, Bufo .... 217 Materia Medica.....16 Measles. Bry..........90 Gels..........117 Medicinal Substances, ... 32 Vehicles, Names of, . . 30 Medorrhinum.......233 INDEX. 365 Melilotus alb. ....... Meningitis. Zincum........ Menses. Canth......... Caust........ . Lach........ Magnes. c....... Puis.......... Sepia......... Menses Suppressed, Aeon. . Mental Symptoms. Senecio,....... Aeon........ Aur.......... Ambra g........ Anac......... Ant. cr....... Apis......... Argentum nitr..... Ars.......... Bell....... . . . . Bry.........75 Cannab. Ind...... Calc. c......... Caust......... Coloc. ........ Cina......... Cimicif........ Cham........ Con......... Dig......... Gelsem........ Glonoine...... Graph......... Helonias....... Hyoscy....... Ign.......... Kali phos....... Lach.......I29> 140 286 227 323 214 323 58 219 45 82 44 277 232 141 258 223 278 249 124 ,87 186 309 322 92 78 60 75 152 158 H5 343 287 84 131 in 33i 212 Lye.........176 Natr. in......56, 337 Natr. c.........335 Nux vom.......106 Phos..........254 Piper meth.......104 Plat.........280 puls.........55 Sepia.........218 Silicea........318 Staph........49, 75 Stram........129 Sulph.........262 Thuja........164 Verat. alb.......167 Mental Symptoms, Import- ance of ...... 15 Menyanthes.......318 Mephitis put........209 Tincture.......210 Mercurialism.......270 Mercurius........270 Preparations of ... . 270 Studies on......270 biniod.........273 corr..........275 cyan.........273 dulc.........275 precip. rub.......270 protoiod.....273, 274 sol..........270 sulphate ....... 270 sulphide.......276 viv..........270 Mercury, Antidotes to . . . 271 Methods of combating dis- ease......... 17 Mezereum........203 Milk Fever. Bry..........90 366 INDEX. Cham.........77 Croton tig.......205 Phellandrium.....*54 Puis........ 59 Ricinis communis . . 184 Urtica u........l87 Millefolium........80 Pathogenesis of... • 80 Tincture of . . . • • • 81 Mineral Kingdom.....235 Mineral Salts, Preparation of 37 Morphine.......64 Moschus.........208 Pathogenesis of ... . 208 Tincture of......209 Momordica balsam .... 94 Mother Tinctures.....32 Mouth. Borax........334 Bry..........335 Merc.......272, 334 Mullein oil........161 Murex purp........220 Muriatic acid ......236 Mygale las.........228 Myrica..........85 Myrtus communis.....163 Naja trip.........216 Nasal Symptoms. Allium cepa . . . . 173 Arum........194 Cyclamen ......198 Cham........76 Cinnabaris......276 Hydras........46 Lach.........213 Lye.........176 Nitr. ac........238 Nux vom.......76 Phos. ........254 Sambucus ... 76 Sang.........69 Sticta.......76-181 Sulphur...... 262 Natrums, The.......333 Preparations of . • 333 Natrum carb........335 mur..........336 Pathogenesis of ■ ■ • 336 phos.........339 sulph.........340 Nausea, Cocc.......191 Nervous Symptoms. Agar.........l8o Apium grav......T55 Artemesia......85 Asafcet....... 155 Asarum.......193 Bell.........128 Curare........TT3 Dulc..... -133 Gelsem........117 Magnes. phos.....307 Piper methys.....104 Staph.......49 Sumbul......157 Tarantula Hisp. . . .228 Neuralgia. Aeon........43 Arsenic.....121, 250 Allium cepa . . 173 Bell..........128 Caps..........122 Cedron........193 Cham.......122 China........99 Colch...... 121 Magnes. phos.....307 Mezer.........203 INDEX. 36"7 Platina........1: Puis. . . . Spigelia.......1 Stannum.....128, Thuja........ Verbascum...... Neurasthenia, Picric ac. . . 59 21 281 165 122 245 230 17 17 203 Nitric acid........237 Nosodes........ Definition of . . . Some of the Principal Nuphar luteum .... Nux juglans.......120 moschata.....*. 203 vomica.......105 Studies of.....105 Tincture of.....105 Nymphomania. Canth........227 Hyos.........131 CEdema of Glottis.....224 CEnanthe croc.......153 Oleander......... 118 Pathogenesis of . . . .118 Tincture of......119 Onosmodium.......190 Ophidians........211 Opium..........63 Pathogenesis of.... 63 Tincture of......63 Varieties of......63 Optic nerve atrophy, Phos. 254 Orchitis Clem........58-62 Hamam........200 Puis..........58 Rhodod.....58-62-189 Spongia......58-221 Ovarian Colic, Coloc. ... 92 Diseases, Apis .... 224 Lach.........214 Naja.........216 Oxalic acid........246 Paeonia..........288 Palladium....... 281 Palliatives.......22 Palliation and Homoeopathy 22 Palliative Medicine .... 17 Papaveraceae.......63 Paralysis. Aeon.........323 Caust.........323 Lye..........177 Plumb.........283 Paregoric.........64 Pareira brav........191 Paris quad.........174 Passiflora.........76 Pellets..........31 Permanganate of Potash . . 329 Petroleum........294 Studies of......294 Petroselinum.......154 Pharmacy........30 Some Rules of .... 30 Distinguishing features of Homceopathic . . 30 Pharmacodynamics .... 27 Pharmacology......27 Phellandrium.......154 Phosphorus........253 Pathogenesis of ... . 253 Preparation of .... 253 Phos. ac..........240 Phthisis. Calc. c.........* 240 Calc. phos.......314 Kreosote.......200 Action of 368 Nitric acid . Phellandrium Sanguin. . . Spongia . . Theridion . Physostigma . . Provings of . . . Phytolacca . Physiological drugs . . Picric acid .... Picrotoxin..... Pinus sylv...... Piper methysticum . Pix liquida..... Platinum...... Studies on . . . Preparation of . Placebo ...... Pleurisy, Bry. . . . Pleurodynia, Asclepias Kali carb. . . . Ranunc. bulb. Rumex .... Senega ... Plumbum..... Studies on . . . Pneumonia. Aeon...... Bry....... Dig....... Iod. ... Kali mur..... Lach...... Lye....... Phos....... Sang...... Podophyllum .... Studies of . . . INDEX. 236 154 70 221 229 136 136 204 27 244 190 165 104 163 280 280 280 22 89 91 282 282 159 269 331 214 177 256 70 148 148 Tincture of......149 Poisoning by Ars. Lead . Mercury Opium Polychrest Potency Fluxion High. Potentizing Potashes . Pregnancy. Caul. . Puis. . Prescribing Homoeopath ally...... Physiologically . . Preventive medicine Principles of Homoeopathy Prophylactics..... Prostate Enlarged. Sabal serrulata . . Provings. Definition of . . . Value of..... Psora, Definition of . . Psorinum....... Pathogenesis of . . Psoric Symptoms . . Ptelea trifoliata . . . Pulsatilla. nigricans .... Pathogenesis of Tincture of . . Nuttaliana . . Quinine........95, 98 Ranunculaceae......41 Ranunculus bulb......51 • 5i Pathogenesis of INDEX. Tincture of......52 Ranunculus scler......53 Pathogenesis of.... 53 Tincture of......53 Ratanhia ......192, 288 Relations of Drugs .... 22 Resinoids ........35 Rheumatism. Actea rac.......61 Actea spic.......61 Apis.........225 Arn..........73 Bell..........127 Benz. ac......90, 247 Bry..........89 Caust.........324 Caul........90, 151 Colch.......90, 170 Cham........ 76 Cimicif........61 Ferr. met. . . . 71, 76, 301 Ferr. phos.......304 Guaiacum......199 Kalmia........189 Kali sulph.......332 Ledum........188 Lithium carb......296 Magnesia carb.....71 Medorrhinum .... 233 Nux vom.......109 mosch........71 Puis........59. 90 Ranunc. bulb.....52 Rhod.......145. 189 Rhus.......76, 145 Ruta.........2DI Sang........70, 3QI Sticta........J8i Veratr. alb.......76 Rheumatism, Shifting . 59. 9° Rheum...... Rhododendron . . , Studies of . . . Rhus tox..... Pathogenesis of Tincture of . . , Varieties of . . . Ricinus communis Ringworm. Sepia...... Tellurium . . , Robinia...... Rubiaceae Rumex crisp..... Ruta grav...... Sabadilla......... Sabal serrulata...... Sabina.......... Tincture of...... Saccharum lactis..... Salicylic acid...... Sambucus........ Sanguinaria Can...... Provings of...... Tincture of...... Santonine........ Sarsaparilla........ Saw palmetto....... Scalp, Sulph........ Scarlet Fever. Ailan.......147, Bell.......... Lach......... Rhus......... Zinc.......... Sciatica. Ammon. mur..... Coloc......... Cimicifuga...... 3^9 • 205 . 189 . 189 . 142 . 142 . 142 143 . 184 220 . 220 139 94 , 206 , 201 . 169 205 162 . 162 • 31 ■ 245 . 206 . 68 68 , 68 77 , 207 205 262 192 128 215 146 286 93 93 61 24 37° INDEX. Gnaphalium.....93 Kali bich.......93 Kali hyd........93 Phytolacca......93 Sepia ........220 Scrofula. Calc. carb.......3°8 Iod.........269 Sulph.........264 Scrofulariacese......157 Seasickness. Cocc..........19° Petrol..... -294 Secale corn........178 Pathogenesis of . . . 178 Tincture of......179 Selection of Remedy ... 15 Selenium....... 265 Senecio aur .......82 Pathogenesis of ... . 82 Tincture of......82 Senega......... 207 Sepia ... ......217 Pathogenesis of . . . .217 Tincture of......217 Sexual Organs. Agnus c........191 Apis.........224 Arg. nitr........279 Bufo.........217 Caladium.......194 Canth. . . ... 227 Con. .......152 Eryngium ...... 156 Gels..........116 Lye ... ... 177 Natr. s........341 Nuphar lut......203 Nux vom.......109 Phos. ac........242 Phosphorus......256 Picric ac........245 Puis..........58 Selenium.......266 Staphis........49 Sepia.......219 Thuja........165 Similia Similibus Curantur, Meaning of.....13 Silicea..........3*7 Pathogenesis of ... . 318 Preparation of .... 318 Skin Symptoms. Anac........49, 141 Ant. cr. . 259 Ant. t........260 Apis.........225 Arn..........74 Ars........251 Bell........124, 127 Calc. c.........310 Canthar........227 Cicuta.......153 Comocladia......142 Dolichos.......139 Dulc..........133 Euphorbium off. . . .183 Fluor, ac........236 Graph.....120, 287, 288 Hep..........317 Hydrocotyle.....157 Kali brom.......328 Kreosote.......339 Lycopod........287 Mancinella......185 Mez......49, 203, 287 Natr. m........339 Nux juglans.....120 Oleander.......119 Petrol.........295 INDEX. 371 Pix liq........163 Psorin.........230 Ranunc. b.......53 Ranunc. scler.....54 Rhux tox.......146 Sarsaparilla......207 Sepia .........220 Silicea........320 Staph.........49 Sulph........ 265 Terebinth.......225 Thuja ......165 Urtica u......187, 225 Vinca minor . . 120 Viola tricolor . . .120, 207 Sleep. Ferr. phos.......304 Nux.........109 Pulsatilla.......no Sulphur.......265 Sleeplessness. Ambra g........232 Coffea........104 Passifiora.......76 Sumbul......157 Sleeplessness of Children. Bell.........76 Cham.........75 Cypripedium.....76 Hyoscy........132 Passifiora.......76 Snake Poisons.....211 Solanaceae........I22 Sources of Hom. Mat. Med. 17 Spasms. Cicuta........153 Cuprum.......284 Ignat.........II2 Magnesia phos.....3°7 Spasm of Glottis, Chlor. . . 269 Spleen Enlarged, Quinine . 99 Ceanothus......99 Grindelia rob.....99 Spider Poisons......227 Spigelia.........120 Pathogenesis of . . . .120 Spinal Irritation. Agar.........180 Chinin. sulph.....99 Physostigma.....137 Zinc..........285 Spongia.........220 Pathogenesis of ... . 220 Squilla..........174 Stannum........281 Studies on......281 Staphisagria......48 Pathogenesis of ... 48 Tincture of......48 Stibium.........257 Sticta pulm........181 Pathogenesis of ... . 181 Tincture of ... . :8i Stillingea........183 Stomach Symptoms. Abies Can.......161 Abies nig. . 57, 107, 162 Anacard......68, 141 Ant. cr......101, 258 Aru..........73 Ars..........250 Arg. n........278 Asa.........155 Alumina.......290 Bell..........125 Bismuth........279 Bry..........88 Calc. c.........3°9 Calc. phos.......3J3 Carbo v.....57. 92. 292 372 Carbolic ac....... Chelidon......68, China........ Colch.......170, Cyclam........ Ferr. met....... Graph.....68, 141, Hep.......... Hydras........ Ignat. . . .57, 112, Ipec......50, 57, Iris........ Kali bi......108, carb....... mur.......*. Kreasote....... Lye. . . .97, 107, 176, Natr. c........ mur........ phos. ...... Nux mosch. . .. . 107, Nux v........• . Moschus...... Petrol. . . .68, 141, Phos......... Puis........57, Robinia....... Salicylic acid..... Sepia .... 101, 135, Staph.......50, Sulphur...... Sulph. ac....... Tabacum.....101, Thuja........ Stools. Sour......... Undigested...... Stramonium....... Pathogenesis of ... . Tincture of..... INDEX. 247 141 97 218 198 300 287 316 47 135 101 197 328 326 330 107 287 336 338 339 204 107 209 294 255 101 139 246 218 IOI 262 243 *35 57 205 98 128 128 129 Strontium........295 Strophanthus.......120 Strychnia......105, no Succussion........36 Sugar of Milk......31 Sulphur.........260 Studies on......260 Preparation of .... 261 Sulphuric acid......242 Sumbul.........157 Sunstroke. Glon.........343 Natr. c. ......336 Suppression of Menses, Aeon. 45 of Milk, Cham.....59 of Urine, Stram. . 130 Surgery and Homoeopathy. 20 Swellings, Bell.......128 Swelled Testicles, Puis. . . 58 Sycosis..........27 Sycotic Symptoms.....27 Symphytum.......73 Symptoms........18 Division of......18 Clinical.......18 Value of.....19 Characteristic.....19 Essential Features of . 19 Generic.......19 Guiding.......19 Key-note.......19 Objective.......19 Pathognomonic .... 18 Pathogenetic .... 18 Psoric........27 Subjective......19 Sycotic........27 Symptomatology of Mat. Med. Pura.....20 of Chronic Diseases . . 20 INDEX. 373 Syphilinum........232 Syphilis. Merc.........274 Merc, protoiod.....274 Nitr. ac........239 Stillingia.......!84 Tablets........ Tabacum........! 34 34 134 228 228 Pathogenesis of . . Tincture of......134 Taraxacum ....... 84 Pathogenesis of . . 84 Tincture of......84 Tarentula Cubensis . , Tarentula Hispana . , Tartar emetic.......259 Taste, Nux........107 Teeth. Calc. phos.......312 Cham.........104 Coffea........104 Kreosote.......50 Magnesia carb.....305 Merc.........273 Silicea .......319 Staph.........49 Tellurium .......220 Temperament. Aeon.........44 Am. c.........297 Am. m.........297 Aranea........228 Baryta c........295 Brom........ 267 Con.........152 Iodine........267 Nux vom.......106 Sepia........2I7 Spongia.......222 Sulph.........261 Terebinth........162 Tests for Medicines .... 38 Teucrium marum ver. . . .196 Therapeutics, Definition of, 17 Theridion........228 Thirst. Aeon.........43 Ars..........88 Bry.......... 88 China........88 Throat. ^Esculus.......192 Ammon. caust.....297 Arg. nit........316 Baptis.........139 Bell..........125 Canth.........226 Caps..........136 Caust.........324 Cistus........196 Ferr. phos.......303 Gelsem........116 Guaiac........199 Hep..........316 Ignatia.......112 Kali bi........327 Kali mur.......330 Lac. can........210 Lach........213 Lye..........176 Merc, biniod......273 corr........275 cyan.......27 sol........273 protoiod......273 vivus ......273 Natr. mur.....316, 337 Nitr. ac......238, 316 Nux vom.......107 374 INDEX. Phytol........204 Rhus ......T44 Senega........207 Sulph. ac.......245 Valeriana ......316 Wyethia hel......173 Thuja.........163 Pathogenesis of . . .163 Tincture of......163 Tinctures. Allopathic......39 Domestic.......34 Imported.......34 Mother........32 of Acids.......33 Arsenic . . • • 33 Phosphorus .... 34 Strength of......32 Tinctures of Arnica . . .71 Tissue Remedies.....301 Tobacco........ . 134 Troubles from . . . .135 Tongue. Apis......... 223 Ars..........250 Bell..........125 Lach.........213 Merc.........273 Nat. m.......337 Natr. phos. .•.....339 Natr. sulph. ..... 340 Rhus.........144 Tonsillitis. Baryta c........295 Hepar........316 Calc. iod........311 Calc. sulph.....314 Guaiac........199 Lye..........176 Merc, sol.......274 Silicea......3*9. 323 Totality of Symptoms, Im- portance of.....15 Meaning of......15 Trillium pend.......81 Triturations.......34 Tuberculinum......233 Tuberculosis. Ars. iod........253 Sulph.........264 Tuberculinum .... 233 Tumors. Calc. fluor.....205, 312 Conium.....152, 205 Phytolacca......205 Silicea........205 Typhoid Fever. Am..........73 Ars..........252 Bapt..........138 Bry.......... 87 Gels.......117, 138 Homceopathic Method in.........28 Kali phos...... 332 Mur. ac........237 Nitr. ac........240 Opium.......66 Physiological Method in.........28 Rhus......139, 146 Ulceration. Hydras........47 Kali bi........272 Merc.........272 Nitr. ac........238 Umbelliferae.......151 Undigested Stools.....98 Uranium Nitricum .... 242 Urticaceae........185 INDEX. 375 Urtica urens...... 187 Urinary Symptoms. Apis.........224 Asparagus......170 Bell..........126 Benz. ac........246 Berb. v......148, 191 Caust.......219, 323 Canth.........227 Chimaphila..... 187 Copaiva.......187 Cubebs........187 Digital.......158 Equisetum.....198 Eupator. purp.....80 Ferrum phos. . . '. . . 304 Gels..........198 Ignatia.......112 Kali phos.......332 Lycopod........177 Magnes. mur......306 Natrum mur......338 Nitr. ac........239 Nux vom.......109 Pareira brav......191 Petroselinum.....154 Sepia.........219 Stram.........130 Terebinth.......162 Verbascum thap. . 161 Ustilago.........T78 Vaccination, Bad Effects of Kali m.....164, 320 Silicea . ... 164, 320 Thuja . . '. • • 164, 320 Valeriana ........2°9 Varicose Veins. Calc. fluor.......311 Hamam......56, 200 Puis..........56 Vegetable Kingdom ... 41 Veratrum alb.......166 Pathogenesis of . . . .166 Veratrum vir........168 Pathogenesis of ... . 168 Tincture of . . . . .168 Verbascum thap......161 Vertigo. Con......... 152 Ferrum met. . . . . 300 Vesical Irritation, Eupator. purp.........80 Vinca minor.......119 Viola tricolor.....120, 207 Viburnum op.......206 Vomiting. ^thusa.......156 Cerium oxalate .... 342 Kreosote.......107 Warts. Caust.........165 Thuja........165 Whooping Cough. Ant. t......... 260 Corall. rub.......210 Coccus cact. . . 210 Cuprum.......102 Drosera........198 Ipec..........102 Mephitus put.....210 Works of Hahnemann ... 14 Worms. Cina ....... 78 Natr. phos.......34° Spigelia.......122 Stannum.......282 Wounds, Ledum.....188 Weythia hel........173 376 INDEX. 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