WBK D519ea 1894 7703214 NLn D51bMT7b 1 NLM051649769 S^gs/f \0> 3Nma3w jo Aavaan ivnouvn 3NOI03W jo Aavaan ivnouvn ESSENTIALS OF Homoeopathic Materia Medica; BEING A QUIZ COMPEND upon the PRINCIPLES OF HOMCEOPATHY, HOMGEOPATHIC PHARMACY, AND HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA, ARRANGED AND COMPILED ESPECIALLY FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS OF MEDICINE. BY \V. A. DEWEY, M. D. Late Professor of Materia Medica, Hahnemann Hospital College, of San Fran- cisco, Cal. Associate Author of The Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schussler. Late Editor of The California Homceopath. Associate Editor of The Medical Century. Member of American Institute of Homoe- opathy, California State Homoeopathic Medical Society, Homoeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York, Etc., Etc. SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED. PHILADELPHIA: BOERICKE & TAFEL. 1894. Copyrighted, 1894, BY BOERICKE & TAFEL. Bt.lfitSLA, %JVLAWD 2oui4 T. B. & H. B. COCHRAN, PRINTERS, LANCASTER,PA. PREFACE. The uniformly favorable criticism bestowed upon this little work, together with the rapid exhaustion of the first edition, have greatly stimulated the author in his en- deavors to prepare the present edition. The entire work in its matter and mode of presentation has been carefully revised. It has been enlarged by the addition of matter before overlooked, and made more com- plete in those parts before inadequately treated, keeping in mind, so far as possible, its adaptability to the necessi- ties of the student. The index, which is largely a guide to the practical use of the work, has been thoroughly re- viewed, enlarged and corrected. The chapter on Phar- macy has been improved and a complete list of remedies has been added. In the preparation of this work, as was stated in the preface to the first edition, the aim has been to condense, rearrange and simplify our Homoeopathic Materia Medica for the student. It is not intended in any way to supplant, but rather to accompany the larger treatises, and it is to be hoped that its use as an Eselsbrucke will exist only in the iv PREFACE. minds of those critics who can see nothing good in any work not characterized by diffuseness. As in the preparation of the first edition, the writer is greatly indebted to his friend and former colleague, Dr. William Boericke, of San Francisco, for valuable sugges- tions and corrections. W. A. Dewey, M. D. New York, April 26, 1894.. 170 West54.H1 St. 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—L,ocal 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. Homoeopathic Pharmacy—Medicinal Vehicles—Alcohol—Glob- ules —Tinctures —Dilutions —Triturations —Tablets— Sugar of Milk — Dynamization —Potency —Attenuation — Succus- sion, Potentizing—Fluxion Potencies—Decimal and Cen- tesimal 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 Homceopathy. Index. LIST OF REMEDIES. Abies Canadensis. Abies nigra. Acalypha Ind. Acetic acid. Aconitum nap. Actea rac. Actea spic. ^sculus hip. .•Ethusa cynap. Agaricus muse. Agnus cast. Ailanthus. Aletris far. Allium cepa. Aloe. Alstonia schol. Alumina. Ambra grisea. Ammoniacum gum. Ammonium carb. Ammonium caust. Ammonium mur. Ammonium phos. Ammonium pier. Amyl nitrite. Anacardium or. Anacardium oc. Anisum stell. Anthracinum. Antimonium crud. Antimonium tart. Apis mellifica. Apium grav. Apocynum Can. Apomorphia. Aralia rac* Arauea diad. Argentum met. Argentum nitr. Arnica mont. Arsenicum alb. Arsenicum iod. Artemesia. Arum triph. Asafcetida. Asarum. Asparagus. Atropia. Aurum. Bacillinuni. Badiaga. Baptisia. Baryta carb. Belladonna. Benzoic acid. Berberis vulg. Bismuth. Borax. Bo vista. Bromine. Bryonia alb. Bufo rana. Cactus grand. Cadmium sulph. Vlll LIST OF REMEDIES. Caladium. Calcarea acet. Calcarea carb. Calcarea fluor. Calcarea iod. Calcarea phos. Calcarea sulph. Calendula. Camphor. Cannabis Ind. Cannabis sat. Cantharis. Capsicum. Carbo an. Carbo veg. Carbolic acid. Carduus mar. Castoreum. Caulophyllum. Causticum. Ceanothus. Cedron. Cerium oxalate. Chamomilla. Chelidonium. Chlorine. Chimaphila. Chininum sulph. Cicuta vir. Cina. Cinnabaris. Cinchona off. Cinnamomum. Cimicifuga. Cistus Can. Clematis erect. Cobalt. Cocculus Ind. Coccus cact. Codeine. Coffea. Colchicum. Colocynth. Collinsonia. Coniocladia dent. Conium mac. Couvallaria. Copaiva. Cornus florida. Corrallium rub. Crocus sat. Crotalus hor. Croton tig. Cubeba. Cuprum ars. Cuprum met. Curare. Cyclamen. Digitalis. Dioscorea. Dolichos. Drosera. Dulcamara. Elaps cor. Elaterium. Equisetum. Ergotin. Erigeron. Eryngium. Eserin. Eupatorium perf. Eupatorium purp. Euphorbia cor. Euphorbium oft. Euphrasia. LIST OF REMEDIES. IX Ferrum iod. Ferrum met. Ferrum phos. Fluoric acid. Gambogia. Gelsemium. Glonoine. Gnaphalium. Graphites. Gratiola. Grindelia rob. Guaiacum. Hamamelis. Helonias. Helleborus. Hepar sulph. Hydrastis. Hydrocyanic acid. Hydrophobinum. Hydrocotyle Asiat. Hyoscyamus nig. Hypericum. Ignatia. Iodine. Ipecac. Iris vers. Jatropha. Juglans cath. Kalmia lat. Kali bich. Kali brom. Kali carb. Kali hyd. Kali mur. Kali permang. | Kali phos. Kali sulph. Kreosote. Lac caninum. Lachesis. Laurocerasus. Lapis alb. Ledum. Leptandra. Lilium tig. Lithium carb. Lobelia inflata. Lycopodium. Lyssin. i Magnesia carb. I Magnesia mur. I Magnesia phos. Mancinella. i Medorrhinum. Melilotus alb. Menyanthes. Mephitis put. Mezereum. Mercurius bin-iod. Mercurius corr. Mercurius cyan. Mercurius dulc. Mercurius praecip. rub. Mercurius proto-iod. Mercurius sol. Mercurius sulphate. Mercurius sulphide. Mercurius viv. Millefolium. Morphia. Moschus. LIST OF REMEDIES. Momordica bals. Murex purp. Muriatic acid. Mygale las. Mj'rica cer. Myrtus com. Naja trip. Natrum carb. Natrum mur. Natrum phos. Natrum sulph. Nitric acid. Nuphar lut. Nux juglans. Nux moschata. Nux vomica. CKnanthe croc. Oleander. Onosmodium. Opium. Oxalic acid. Paeonia. Palladium. Pareira bra v. Paris quad. Petroleum. Petroselinum. Phellandrium. Phosphorus. Phosphoric acid. Physostigma. Phytolacca dec. Picric acid. Picro toxin. Pinus sylves. Piper meth. Pix liq. Platina. Plumbum. Podophyllum. Psorinum. Pulsatilla nig. Pulsatilla Nutt. Quinia. Ranunculus bulb. Ranunculus scler. Ratanhia. Rheum. Rhododendron. Rhus tox. Ricinus com. Robinia. Rumex cr. Ruta grav. Sabadilla. Sabina. Salicylic ac. Sambucus nig. Sanguinaria Can. Santonine. Sarsaparilla. Secale corn. Selenium. Senecio aur. | Senega. Sepia. Silicea. Spigelia. Spongia. Squilla. Stannum. Staphisagria. LIST Stibium. Sticta pulm. Stillingia. Strammonium. Strontium. Strychnia. Sulphur. Sulphuric ac. Sumbul. Symphytum. Syphilinum. Tabacum. Taraxacum. Tarentula cub. Tarentula Hisp. Tartar emet. Tellurium. Terebinth. Teucrium mar. ver. Theridion. Thuja. OF REMEDIES. xi Trillium pend. Tuberculinum. Uranium nitr. Urtica urens. Ustilago. Valeriana. Veratrum alb. Veratrum vir. Verbascum thap. Vinca minor. Viola trie. Viburnum op. Wyethia hel. Xanthoxylum. Yucca fil. Zincum met. HOMEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. CHAPTER I. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. What is Homoeopathy ? Homoeopatlry [from the Greek words, o^.oio<; and xddoc;, meaning similar affections] is the science of therapeutics based upon nature's law for healing—Similia Similibus Cur an 111 r. What is meant by this? A drug producing disturbances in a comparatively health}- bod)' 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- ately set to work ascertaining drug action upon the healthy and 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, Stoerck and others; abandoned by them, however, it remained for Hahnemann to demonstrate its truth; hence, in a general sense, it may be said that he discovered the law. [4 ESSENTIALS OF What are the chief works of Hahnemann pertaining to Homoeopathy ? First and foremost "The Organon;" "The Materia Medica Pura," and " The Chronic Diseases." Name the fundamental principles of Homoeopathy. i. That disease is manifested by symptoms. 2. That knowledge of drug action should be obtained by experimentation on the healthy human body. 3. That the curative relation between these two sets of phenomena is by virtue of the law of similars or Similia Similibus Curantur. 4. That the selected remedy should be administered singly, uncombined with an}- other, hence the single remedy. 5. That it should be given in the smallest dose 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. 2. Administering the smallest dose that will cure. 3. All repetition of the dose must cease while improve- ment continues. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 15 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 tranquility 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 health}- body with a drug in varying doses sufficient to produce symptoms. Record of such symptoms, is the proving. It is the test- ing 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 Homceopathist to the choice of a remedy. 16 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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}- are remedies which are obtained from diseased animal products. 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 is a symptom? A symptom is the expression of disturbances in a healthy bod}- produced by a drug or some morbid agent. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 17 How may we divide the symptoms of the Materia Medica? First, into pathogenetic and clinical; second, into generic and characteristic. What is a pathognomonic symptom ? Pathognomonic symptoms are characteristic symptoms. of disease and belong to the diognostician. What is a pathogenetic symptom ? One obtained by a proving on the healthy. 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 certain marked symptoms not found in the proving of that remedy dis- appear, it has been credited to the action of that remedy and called a clinical symptom. 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. What are generic symptoms? Generic symptoms are symptoms common to a number of drugs. What is meant by a characteristic symptom? It is the individualizing symptom of a drug. In its complete expression it ought to belong to one drug alone. What is a subjective and what is an objective symptom? Those symptoms which either the prover or the patient experiences and can express in language are subjective 2 IS ESSENTIALS OK symptoms; the objective symptoms are those which ap- peal directly to the senses of the physician. What are the three essential features of every complete symptom? Ivocatiou, sensation and condition of aggravation or amelioration. Which of these features is most important ? The condition of aggravation and amelioration. 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 symp- toms—such as are observed on the healthy—whereas the '' Chronic Diseases'' contain many clinical symptoms besides. What is the relation of Homoeopathy to all forms of local treatment ? The ideal Homoeopathist does not recognize the value of any local treatment. Indeed all such accessory treat- ment 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 em- ployed should be recognized here as when given in- ternally. HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. *9 What is the relation of Homoeopathy to Surgery ? There are many conditions where the knife alone is indicative, but Homoeopathy possesses remedies and measures that frequently make the knife unnecessary. Tumors are readil}- and frequently permanently removed by a course of 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 administer- ing 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. Can these Isopathic remedies be used legitimately as Homoeopathic remedies? Only when they are proven on the healthy like all other drugs. For instance, Psorinum, which has been proven and found a valuable Homoeopathic remedy. What is meant by a Prophylactic ? Give an example of a Prophylactic remedy? A preventive or preservative remedy. Belladonna as a preventive of Scarlet Fever has achieved considerable reputation. What is a Placebo ? From the Latin—I will please. An inert preparation, 20 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 towards Palliation ? Palliation of prominent symptoms ought to be dis- carded, for it provides only in part for a single symptom ; it may bring partial relief, but this is soon followed by a perceptible aggravation of the entire disease. Mention some of the chief Palliatives employed very generally. Morphine, for relief of pain and to stupefy. Quinine, in febrile conditions, and the modern Coal Tar prepara- ration like Phenaceti7ie; Antipyrine, Sulphonal, etc. Mention some Palliatives that are in harmony with Homoeopathic medication All non-medicinal palliatives, such as heat, cold, demul- cents and other food-like principles. What relations do drugs bear to each other ? Antidotal, Concordant, Complementary, Inimical, and Family. What is an Antidote ? It is a substance which modifies or opposes the effects of a remedy. What is a Concordant remedy ? Drugs whose action is similar, but whose origin is dis- HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 21 similar, are said to be concordant, and they follow each other well. What are Inimical remedies ? Drugs which have a relation of enmity towards each other and which do not follow each other well. Give three examples of Inimical relation. Apis and Rhus tox. Phosphorus and Causticum. Silicea and Mercury. 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 Nux vomica. Give examples of antidotal relation. Nux vomica and Coffea. Belladonna and Opium. Bryonia and Rhus tox. 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. What is meant by a Polychrest? [From the Greek words -oXu-: many and Xp^aroq uses.] A drug that is very frequently used; one whose range of applicability is extensive; an every day remedy. 22 ESSENTIALS OF What is meant by the differentiation of remedies ? It is the pointing out of the 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 ever}' Homoeopathic prescription cannot be found under more than one remedy at a time. 2. It leads to a slovenly mode of practice and does not advance our knowledge 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 all their power. 4. Remedies which antidote each other or hold inimi- cal relation to each other ma}- 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, etc. What is Hahnemann's doctrine of chronic diseases ? It is based upon the theory that there are three dis- HOM(EOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 23 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 to 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, of some skin disease, or of other external manifestations of disease. 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 the suppression from external regions to more vital parts. What is an Antipsoric remedy ? A remedy especially adapted to the treatment of chronic diseases, so called because Hahnemann consid- ered them special remedies for Psora.* *The following is Hahnemann's list of Antipsoric Remedies: Agarieus, Conium, Muriatic acid, Alumina, Cuprum met., Natrum carb., Ammonium carb., Digitalis purpurea, Natrum mur., 24 ESSENTIALS OF What is the value of Antipsoric remedies ? They have the greatest value in the treatment of dis- ease, especially chronic; 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 are not valued greatly by the old school, as having no 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, or irregular or unusualh' protracted course of acute illnesses. Mention some Sycotic symptoms. Distorted finger nails ; dry condition of the hair, as if burnt ; warts, etc. What are Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics ? Pharmacology is a discourse about drugs and Pharma- codynamics treats of drug power. Ammonium chlor., Dulcamara, Nitric acid, Anacardium, Euphorbium, Petroleum, Antimonium crud., Graphites, Phosphorus, Arsenic, Guaiacum, Phosphoric acid, Aurum met., Hepar sulp., Platina, Baryta carb., Iodine, Sarsaparilla, Borax, Kali carb., Sepia, Calcarea carb., Kali nitricum, Silicea, Carbo anim., Lycopodium, Stannum, Carbo veg., Magnesia carb., Sulphur, Causticum, Magnesia mur., Sulphuric acid, Clematis, Manganese, Zincum. Colocynth, Mezereum, HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 25 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. 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 Homoepathic 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 other 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, 26 ESSENTIALS OF the remedy is selected which corresponds to the totality of the symptoms and a cure is effected in the speediest possible manner. Mention some of the advantages of Homoeopathy over Allo- pathy. i. 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 Homceo- pathically have superior chances of well doing. 6. The development of diseases and malignant growths are prevented in their incipiency. CHAPTER II. HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY. What is Pharmacy? It is the name applied to the art of preparing drugs for administration to the sick. What is the source of the rules of Homoeopathic Pharmacy ? Hahnemann's writings, especially "The Organon." These form the basis of all subsequent treatises on the subject. What is the distinguishing peculiarity of Homoeopathic Pharmacy? It is the avoidance of all mixture of medicinal sub- stances which would interfere with the exact reproduc- tion of the preparation 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 medicinal prepa- rations 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? The}' are comparatively inert materials, which are used as a means of developing the therapeutic activity of medicinal substances. Name those used in Homoeopathic pharmacy. Alcohol, distilled water and sugar of milk. 28 ESSENTIALS OF 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 94 per cent, is about the highest it ever attains. 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 known principally as Saccharum Lactis. What are Homoeopathic globules or pellets made of? Ordinarily of pure cane sugar. 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, Bellado?ma herb or Nux vomica seeds, and not alone the extracted materials of these substances. What rule is observed in making tinctures from plants? Whenever possible, use the fresh plant only, hence the need of importing tinctures from countries where the fresh plants grow. 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. Is the strength of Homoeopathic mother tinctures uniform? It is not. The strength varies greatly, being influenced HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 29 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 is meant by the mother tincture of a drug? A liquid preparation containing, in spirituous solution, the medicinal parts of drugs not wholly soluble. 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. 30 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 only soluble 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 H, 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 must be 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. HOMGEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 31 Define the terms dynamization, potency, attenuation, dilu- tion, strength, as applied in Homoeopathic phar- macy. They all refer to the same thing and process; /. 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 Homoeopathic dilutions introduced by some extreme high potency men like Swan, Skinner and others, departing entirely from the Hahnemaimian method of preparing potencies, being mere dilutions with water instead of potencies with alcohol and of a regular scale. Why are all fluxion potencies objectionable ? Because, doing away with Hahnemanniau procedures, they tend to cause a departure from Hahnemaimian 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. What is meant by the Decimal and Centesimal Scale ? The Centesimal scale, introduced by Hahnemann, is 32 ESSENTIALS OF 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 i 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 cen- tesimal 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 only then with great care. Mercurius biniod. ( An ordinary powder of the ix trituration of this remedy would contain three Allopathic doses.) Mercurius cyan., Atropine, Strychnine, Arsenic in trituration, Physostigma, etc. What is the Homoeopathic method of preparing minerals, salts, etc., in a potentized form? The first three centesimal potencies are made by tritu- ration; the fourth by dissolving one part of the third in distilled water; the fifth in dilute alcohol, and the sixth is prepared with Homoeopathic alcohol. What chemical or physical fact, not yet recognized by science, was discovered by Hahnemann ? That when an insoluble substance was triturated for a long while it became possessed of a new power which he termed soluble. This is not exactly so, but the minute particles of the finely divided substance become per- manently held in suspension in alcohol or water. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 33 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. Iyow 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 ought not to 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. 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 not; thus: 6x always means the 6th decimal potency, while 6 alone means the 6th centesimal. 3 CHAPTER III. VEGETABLE KINGDOM. What members of the Ranunculacese 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 and Staphisagria. ACONITUM NAPELLUS. Where does Aconite grow, and what is its common name ? On the higher Alps of Central Europe; Monkshood. What is the name of its Alkaloid, and what is the dose of the Allopathic school ? Aconitine or Aconitia ; dose, one-hundredth to one- sixtieth of a grain. Goo to «> gr.) From what part of the plant do we make our mother tincture ? From the whole plant, gathered at the time of flower- ing. 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 HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 35 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 diminish the tem- perature ? Because this is not Homoeopathy, but treating single symptoms; there would be just as much reason in giving a reined}- to move the bowels, another to improve the ap- petite, another for the 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 excitement and less nervous excitement than Aconite, and a characteristic of Veratrum viride is a bright red streak through the centre of the tongue. When would Aconite be given in Neuralgias ? When there is violent congestion to the parts, and they are hot and swollen, when brought on by exposure to dry, cold winds; and where the pains are tingling and drive the patient to despair; also with numb sensations. 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 ? Dysentery; stools frequent, scant}-, with tenesmus; especially in autumn, when days are warm and nights cold. Diarrhoea of inflammatory origin from cold drinks or checked perspiration; stools watery, slim}- and bloody. 36 ESSENTIALS OF Differentiate Aconite from Gelsemium in Fevers, Aconite—pulse is hard, quick, bounding. Gelsem.—soft, flowing, compressible. 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. In what class of patients and diseases is Aconite found to be most useful? In the young and plethoric, who are attacked suddenly with illnesses of an acute character, such as sudden congestions, violent fever, acute cold, 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. 1. The terrible anguish and fear of death; he even pre- dicts the da}- of his death; with extreme restlessness and tossing about. 2. Complaints brought on by exposure to dry, cold winds, or from a sudden checking of perspiration. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 37 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, but 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. What other drugs have numbness and tingling of the left arm with heart disease? Kalmia and Rhus tox. What affections about the chest is Aconite especially apt to be indicated in? 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 does Hydrastis grow, what is its common name, and what is the name of its Alkaloid ? It grows in Northern and Western United States, its 38 ESSENTIALS OF common name is Golden Seal, and its alkaloid is called Hydrastinc or Berberine, being identical with that found in Berberis vulgaris. From what part of the plant is our mother tincture pre- pared ? From the fresh root. What is the general action of Hydrastis ? It acts especially on mucous membranes, relaxing them and producing a thick, yellowish, ropy secretion. It also produces a condition of marasmus, and is specially active in old, easily tired people, cachectic individuals, with great debility, emaciation and 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 was in the nose, the discharge being more profuse out of doors; later a 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 under Hydrastis. 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? There is a sinking, gone feeling at the pit of the stomach; an empty, gone feeling, as if the patient had HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 39 suffered from a diarrhoea for a long time; there are also 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, and 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 ? For a tonic in digestive complaints. 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. What is the habitat and common name of Staphisagria? Southern Europe; Larkspur. 4© ESSENTIALS OF What part is used in making the mother tincture ? The ripe seeds. Give in brief its general action. It seems to act chiefly on the genito-urinary organs, prostate glands especially, and corresponds to many conditions proceeding from abnormal states in this region. Give three characteristic applications of Staphisagria. i. For the results of suppressed anger, peevishness and hyper-sensitiveness. 2. Mind dwelling 011 sexual subjects and for sexual excesses and onanism. 3. For premature decay and discoloration of teeth. Give the mental symptoms of the drug. Sad and irritable and 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 41 What is peculiar and characteristic about the skin symp- toms? An eruption with violent itching, and when scratched it changes place and itches somewhere else. What two other drugs have this last symptom, though less marked ? Anacardium and Mczereum. 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. 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, chalazae on lids, one after another, sometimes ulcerating. What are the stomach symptoms of Staphisagria ? A sensation as if the stomach was 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 or 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. ESSENTIALS OF HELLEBORUS. What is Helleborus, from what we do make our mother tincture, and what are its alkaloids? Helleborus is a plant growing on the mountains of Central Europe; our tincture is made from the root. It contains two alkaloids, Helleborin and Helleborei7i. 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 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- distorted; motion of jaws as if chewing. RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS. What is its common name and how is the mother tincture prepared ? It is the Buttercup, and the tincture is made from the plant and root combined. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 43 What is its general effect upon the system ? It acts especially on the muscular tissue and skin, and its most characteristic effects are upon the chest walls, like pleurodynia. It symptoms are especially worse from change of weather. In what affection is it most often indicated ? In intercostal Rheumatism, with a sharp stitch in the chest, much soreness, and a feeling as if the parts were pounded, and worse 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; they are burning vesicles filled with serum and are followed by sharp, stitching pains. What use may we make of Ranunculus clinically ? In Delirium tremens, to calm the maniacal attacks. RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS. What is this drug, and how does it differ from the pre- ceding ? It is the celery-leaved Buttercup; it possesses more irritating properties than the preceding. It tends to develop on the skin a vesicular eruption with tendency to form large blisters, from which exudes an acrid discharge, making the surrounding parts sore. It differs from the bulbosus simply in the degree of its irritation. 44 ESSENTIALS OF PULSATILLA NIGRICANS. 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. Is there not an American variety, and how does it differ from the European ? The American variety is called Pulsatilla Nuttallina ; its characteristics differ very little from the Pulsatilla nigricans, which is the better proved remedy. 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 five pervading characteristics of the drug, i. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 45 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 and peevish. 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 as 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 be the first remedy to use if the case comes from Allopathic hands. What are its indications in varicose veins ? Blue, distended veins, with soreness and stinging pains in them. 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 of a cold, when the cold is ripe, the 46 ESSENTIALS OF discharge is thick, muco-purulent and yellow, and not excoriating; the blandness of the discharge is char- acteristic. Supposing that we have these same symptoms, but in addi- tion violent sneezing, what would be the remedy? Cyclamen. What are the characteristic discharges of Pulsatilla from the eyes and ears? Yellowish-green and bland discharges are characteristic of the drug and indicate it in Ophthalmias and Otorrhoeas. What are the symptoms of 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, and where one cheek is red and the other pale. What are the characteristic stomach symptoms of Pulsa- tilla? Thick, white coated tongue, dry mouth, no thirst, weak digestion, fullness after eating and a sensation as if the stomach was ulcerated; there is a distress which comes on about two hours after eating, and 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. Mention three other remedies which have indigestion from eating fatty food. Ipecac, Thuja and Carbo veg. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 47 What drug has, as its only characteristic symptom, a sensa- tion of a lump in the stomach like a hard boiled egg? Abies nigra. 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 when due to suppres- sion of a gonorrhceal 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 in color and time, associated with colic and chilliness; late, scanty, suppressed after wet feet. 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 48 ESSENTIALS OF stimulates their growth and prevents irregular develop- ment, and subsequent irregular contractions. What are the indications for Pulsatilla in Milk fever ? Breasts swollen and painful, with scant}-, almost sup- pressed flow of milk to them, and 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? The changeableness and tendency to shift about from joint to joint, their aggravation from warmth and their relief from cold. In neuralgias also, which tend to shift about. What are some other drugs having wandering rheumatic pains? Bryonia, Colchicum, Kalmia, Kali sulph. and Sulphur. ACTEA RACEMOSA OR CIMICIFUGA. What is the origin of this drug and how do we prepare our tincture ? This is the Black Cohosh, indigenous to the United States, and we prepare a tincture from the fresh root. What is its general action? Cimicifuga produces many cerebral, spinal and pelvic symptoms, and acts more prominently on females. Many HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 49 of its symptoms point to Hysteria and Rheumatism, and its general character is manifested by agitation, nervous- ness, sleeplessness and pain. Give the Headache of Cimicifuga. There is a sensation as if the top of the head would fly off, neuralgic pains over the scalp, and 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 ? Mental depression; Delirium tremens; 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 she was going crazy. What is the principal sphere of action of Actea and what are the characteristic symptoms here? The female sexual organs, and especially in the preg- nant state. The symptoms are pain going across the abdomen from hip to hip, seeming to double the patient up. Spasmodic after-pains, and a predisposition to abor- tion, with nervousness, weeping mood. Ovarian neu- ralgia, with other reflex left-sided pains. Distinguish between Cimicifuga and its twin siser, 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. 4 50 ESSENTIALS OF 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. CLEMATIS ERECT A. What is this drug? This is the Virgin's bower, a European plant, and the tincture is made from the roots and stems. What is our principal use of the drug? In Orchitis, when it is 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. What members of the Papaveraceae family do we make use of in the Homoeopathic school ? Chelidonium, Opium and Sanguinaria. OPIUM. What is Opium? It is the juice of the Papaver somniferum, and we HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 51 make our preparations from the unripe capsules of the black Smyrna Ophcm. What are the Alkaloids of Opium ? There are upwards of thirty alkaloids, among the most important are Morphine, Codeine, Apomorphine, Narceine, Thebaine and Meconine. What is the Allopathic dose of crude Opium ? One grain. What is Laudanum? Tincture of Opium; usual Allopathic 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 Sulphate of Morphine 16 grains to the ounce, and 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. 52 ESSENTIALS OF 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 mix- tures, etc., which contain the drug ? iXux vomica. Why is it irrational and unhomceopathic 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 ner- vous system, producing brief excitation, rapidly followed by depression and paralysis; hence symptoms of torpor and depression characterize this drug. Drowsy stupor, stertorous breathing, loss of consciousness, apoplectic states always remind of Opium. What is the treatment for cases of poisoning by Opium? Emetics, black coffee, electricity, friction, etc.; the object being to keep the patient alive until the poison is eliminated.* What are the indications for Opium in Apoplexy? Rattling, stertorous breathing, and a ver}- dark red face, and sometimes a tetanic rigidity of the body and paralysis; the darker red the face the more it is indicated. * The Permanganate of Potash has recently been experimented on as an antidote to Opium and its salts, and appears to be of great value. Further experimentation will be required, however, to de- termine its actual worth. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 53 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—and high fever; sleepiness, with acute hearing, clocks striking and cocks crowing at a great distance keep patient awake. What is the Constipation of Opium ? From 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? Plumbum 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, What is Chelidonium? It is the greater Celandine, growing in France and Ger- many. A tincture is prepared from the fresh plant. 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 great deal of pain and soreness in the region of that organ; jaundice; 54 ESSENTIALS OF 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- prints of the teeth, but it also has slimy stools, with a great deal of tenesmus—a never-get-done feeling. What are the chest symptoms of Chelidonium? Stitching through Tight ribs. Dyspnoea with oppres- sion and constriction of chest, worse on right side. Dis- tressing pain under right scapula, cough loose and rat- tling, difficult, associated with hepatic derangement. Dry and short cough. In children, where there is a capil- lary bronchitis or pneumonia with hepatic or bilious symptoms present, it is often indicated. The face is dark red, something like Opium of the same family, there is oppression of the chest, fan-like motion of the alae 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, a hot foot and a cold one ? Lycopodium. In what particular is the gastralgia of Chelidonium simi- lar to that of Anacardium, Petroleum and Graph- ites? It is relieved by eating. HOMGEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 55 SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS. What is the common name, origin and preparation of this drug? Bloodroot, indigenous to America, tincture from the fresh root. 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 disturbance, as seen in the circumscribed redness of the cheeks, flashes of heat, determination of blood to head and chest, dis- tension of temporal veins, burning in palms, soles, etc. What is the sphere of its Homoeopathic applicability ? 1. In nasal Catarrh and Polypi. 2. In Sick headache. 3. In respiratory affections. 4. In Rheumatism. 5. In 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. Flashes 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. 56 ESSENTIALS OF What is the characteristic Sick headache? Pains begin in the morning in the occiput, travel 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 something 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, and Sanguinaria is more use- ful 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. Bur?iing 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 diseases is it most likely to be indicated ? Pnuemonia. Patient is 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 57 What are the rheumatic pains of Sanguinaria ? Sharp, stitching pains, with soreness and stiffness of the muscles. Rheumatism of the right deltoid muscle, which is very painful. Give another drug having Rheumatism of the right shoulder. Magnesia carb. What drug has Rheumatism of the left deltoid muscle ? Ferrum met. 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, Helonias, Millefolium, Senecio and Taraxacum. ARNICA MONTANA, What is Arnica? The Leopard's bane, a native of Central Europe. Tinc- ture should be made from the fresh root. 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 flowers, and is apt to give them an irritating property re- sembling the effects of the Spanish fly. Do all pharmacies make their tinctures from the root ? Some seek to compromise the question by using l/$ blossoms and Yi roots, thereby producing an unreliable article. 58 ESSENTIALS OF What is the general physiological action of Arnica ? It produces conditions upon 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 condition 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 injured, 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." 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 59 What is the remedy for injuries to the bones? Symphytum off. What are the indications for Arnica in Typhoid Fever ? Indifference to everything; they 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; complains that the bed is too hard and tosses about to find a soft spot; involuntary stools and urine; pete- chise 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 distension of the abdomen, foul smelling stool and a great deal of weakness. 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 this quality interferes with its easy absorption. 60 ESSENTIALS OF CHAMOMILLA. Where do we obtain this drug ? It grows in Europe, and our tincture is made from the whole plant in flower. What is the general action of the drug ? Chamomilla seems to act on the sentient nerves given off from the spinal cord, producing a state of excessive hyperesthesia. 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 ? i. 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; they are especially sensitive to pain, snappish, short and cannot be civil; consequences of auger. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 61 face twitch, there may be colic, and the face, especially one cheek, is red. 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. It indicates impending cerebral trouble. What is there characteristic about the rheumatic pains? They drive the patient out of bed and compel him to walk about, and 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 w-atery mucus; sneezing 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. What is the Diarrhoea of Chamomilla? Stools yellowish green slimy mucus, looking like chopped eggs and spinach, of foul rotten egg odor, oc- curring in teething children, or after taking cold, accom- panied by colic, and sore anus caused by the hot stools. 62 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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; 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. 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 appe- tite; 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? The child wakes in a fright, screams, trembles and can- not be quieted; they are proof against all caresses; they are cross, irritable, nervous and peevish; they want to be rocked. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 63 EUPATORIUM. 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. We make our tinctures in each case from the fresh plant. What is the principal Homoeopathic 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 of 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. 64 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What is Millefolium ? The common Yarrow; a tincture is made from the fresh leaves. What is our principal use of this remedy? In hemorhages 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 65 SENECIO AUREUS. What is the drug? It is the Squaw weed, and its alkaloid is Senecin. Give its principal use. In uterine irritation and disorders of menstruation, such as suppressed menses and dysmenorrhcea, with pain at neck of bladder. 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.'' When should Helonias be given in uterine complaints? When there is great soreness and weight in the womb, a '' Consciousness of a womb.'' Tired, aching feeling in the back and limbs, with impaired nutrition. Burning in the region of the kidneys. TARAXACUM. What is Taraxacum? It is the common Dandelion, and our tincture is made from the fresh plant. What is the great characteristic of the remedy, and in what class of affections is it useful ? A mapped tongue. liver troubles, with soreness in the region of the liver, and bilious Diarrhoea. 5 66 ESSENTIALS OF Give some of the indications for Carduus mar. 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. Another drug acting especially on the liver is Myrica; what are some of its symptoms? It causes a suspension of biliary secretion, resulting in Jaundice; there are clay-colored stools and soreness in the region of the liver. What are the uses of the different varieties of Artemesia? Largely in nervous affections, Epilepsy, spinal irrita- tion, partial paralysis, etc. What members of the Cucurbitaceae family do we use? Bryonia alba., Colocynth, Elaterium and Momordica balsam. BRYONIA ALBA. Where do we obtain this great polychrest? It grows along hedge-rows in Europe; the tincture is prepared from the fresh root; its common name is Wild hops. What is the physiological action of Bryonia? It seems to act on all serous membranes and the viscera HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 67 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 especially affects the right side. 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 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; delirium; 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. 68 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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. 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. What other drug has Constipation due to dryness, and how is it to be 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 69 slightest motion; patient often holds chest with the hands while coughing; there is apt to be fever, headache and chilliness also. 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- 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, Caulophyllwn and Benzoic acid. 70 ESSENTIALS OF Is Bryonia a liver remedy? If so, what are the indi- cations ? 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 tardy, and when it is apt to run 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 71 COLOCYNTHIS. 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. Give its general action. Colocynth develops most of its symptoms in the ab- domen 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 Dioscoroea 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 useful 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. 72 ESSENTIALS OF 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; aggravated 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, What is Elaterium ? It is the squirting Cucumber, and the tincture is made from the green fruit. What are the chief Homoeopathic indications for its use ? Watery, frothy Diarrhoeas with copious, forcible stools HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 73 preceded by violent cutting in the abdomen, chilliness, prostration and colic; olive green stools, but always gushing. What drug is similar here ? Croton tig.; it has a yellow, watery, gushing stool every time the patient eats or drinks. What is the unique symptoms of Momordica balsam ? Accumulation of flatus in the splenic flexure of the colon. What drugs of the Rubiaceae family do we use ? Cinchona, Cojfea and Ipecac. CINCHONA OFFICINALIS. 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- ra?ittir, or nature's law of healing. 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 brought 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 74 ESSENTIALS OF the yellow bark; the latter is called Cinchona fiavus, or Cinchona calysaya, and it is from this variety that we obtain our tincture, it being made from the dried bark. What are the alkaloids of Cinchona ? Cinchonine, Cinchonidine, Quinine, Quinidine and Qui- namine. What is the usual Allopathic dose of Quinine ? From i to 30 grains. Give briefly the general action of Quinine. In small doses it stimulates, and in large doses it depresses 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 the name given to a group of nervous symptoms produced by overdosing with Quinine. The first warning 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 Ve- ratrum. Give the indications calling for Arsenicum. Profound prostration; patient is tired and lanquid in the morning; great thirst, swollen spleen, dropsical swell- ings and recurring neuralgias. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 75 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 this is the only condition where they want it. 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, 7^ ESSENTIALS OF and a painful distension which is only momentarily re- lieved by belching; there is a sensation as if the food had lodged in the sesophagus 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, of a cadaverous odor, which is slimy, bilious, blackish, and mixed with undigested food, worse 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 77 anticipating chill every second day. During apyrexia patient feels well (Arse?iic, 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 predominence of gastric symptoms, and marked nausea. 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 night 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. 78 ESSENTIALS OF What is the action of Ceanothus on the spleen ? It enlarges it, producing a persistent pain in the left hypochondrium, with intense dyspnoea. 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. IPECACUANHA. What is Ipecac? A small shrub growing in Brazil, whose common name is Vomit root, and our tincture is prepared from the dried root. 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. What are the indications for Ipecac in Headaches? Sensation as if the bones of the head were crushed or HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 79 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 is 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 which extends from the larynx to the extremities of the bronchi; coarse rales all over the chest, with violent par- 80 ESSENTIALS OF oxysms of coughing and retching, face pale and great dyspnoea; incessant cough with every breath. How do these symptoms compare with Antimonium tart.. Fine rales, but very little cough, increased dyspnoea, 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 81 COFFEA CRUDA. How is our tincture prepared, and what is the alkaloid of Coffea ? From the unroasted beans of the Coffea Arabica. Caf- feine, and it is similar to Theine or that found in tea. 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 ? i. 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. 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, Ig?iatia, Nux. 6 82 ESSENTIALS OF 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- aesthesia of the skin keeps him awake. As the symptoms of Piper methysticum 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. What drugs of the Apocynaceae family do we use in our Materia Medica ? Apocynum can., Apocynum andros., Gelsemium, Ole- ander, Vinca minor, and of the Loganacece, which is by some considered a separate family, A Iston ia, Ignatia, Nux vomica, Spigelia and Woorari or Curare. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 83 NUX VOMICA. How is Nux Vomica obtained ? Our tincture is made from the seed of the Strychnos Nux vomica, a large tree found in the East Indies. 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 respi- ratory 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. Mention three grand general characteristics of Nux vom. 1. 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; those of a fitful temper and where there is a great disinclination to mental work. 84 ESSENTIALS OF What is £he Headache of Nux ? Dull, confused feeling in the morning on waking in the frontal and supraorbital 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. 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. 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 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 85 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. What are some of the causes of gastric troubles indicating Nux? Over-indulgence in spirituous liquors, overwork, sed- entary habits, high living. What symptom has Kali bich. that somewhat resembles 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. 86 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 87 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 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. What is Ignatia ? The seed of a large tree, a native of the Philippine Islands; it is called the St. Ignatius' bean. The tincture is made from the bruised seeds. What are its alkaloids ? Strychnine is the principal one, and it contains more of this substance than does the Nux vomica bean. What is its general physiological action ? Ignatia produces a marked hyperesthesia of all the senses and a tendency to chronic spasms. Mentally, the 88 ESSENTIALS OF emotional element is uppermost. Hence its chief appli- cability 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 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- HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 89 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. 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 was 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- 90 ESSENTIALS OF ternal heat, and there is thirst with the chill, but none with the fever. What are the spasmodic symptoms of this drug ? Spasms from fright or fear, with pale face and twitch- ing of individual muscles; spasms of nervous women with- out maniacal symptoms; hysterical spasms or spasms of children. What is Curare or Woorari ? A South American arrow poison, composed from the juice of some of the Stryehnos family, and probabl}- some animal poison. Do we make any use of Curare? It has been recommended in the marked dyspnoea of emphysema, nervous debility and paralysis. What do we use Alstonia for ? Low malarial fevers; camp diarrhoeas of undigested food, when of malarial origin; malarial anaemia. GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS. What is Gelsemium? It is the yellow or Carolina fessamine, a beautiful southern flower, and our tincture is from the fresh root. What is the general physiological action of the drug? Gelsemium centers its action upon the system, produc- ing various degrees of motor paralysis, and, later sensory as well; a depressed, nervous condition; languor and HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. ' 91 stupor are characteristic of the drug. It also lowers the action of the heart and lungs. 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 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, 92 ESSENTIALS OF 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 for 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 marked inclination to hug the fire; there is a wTatery 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 ?iitr. especially chronic, and Pulsatilla. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA.* 93 What are the male sexual symptoms of Gelsemium ? 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 dysmenorrhcea, with scanty flow; aphonia and sore throat during menses. 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. 94 " ESSENTIALS OF What of its use in Typhoid fevers ? 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. APOCYNUM CANNABINUM. 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. What is its general action ? Acts especially upon the kidneys, skin and serous membranes, giving rise to various dropsical affections. It depresses 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 diarrhoea, 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 from Apis? It has unquenchable thirst. Arsenic wants little and often, Apis thirstless. The bloating in Apocynum is on HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 95 the side on which he lies. Arsenic in the extremities. Apis under the eyes. OLEANDER. Where do we get this drug ? We make a tincture from the fresh plant of the Oleandei nerium, a native of Europe. What peculiar symptom has this drug in the head? Headache relieved by looking sideways. What is the Diarrhoea of Oleander ? Thin, undigested stools, food that wras 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. 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. 96 ESSENTIALS OF Mention two other drugs with crusts and scabs behind the ears. Nux juglans and Graphites. What drug has Crusta lactea, with copious urine of a strong odor, like cat's urine? Viola tricolor. SPIGELIA ANTHELMINTICA. What is Spigelia? A native of the West Indies; its common name is Pink root, and the tincture is made from the whole plant. 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 around 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 was 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 97 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 between Spigelia and Arsenic, Platina, Chamomilla, Capsicum, and Verbascum in Facial Neuralgia. Arse?iic: Fine, red-hot,xneedle-like pains darting from place to place. 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 be- tween 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 7 98 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What is Belladonna? It is the Deadly Night Shade, grows in the south of Europe; the tincture is made from the entire fresh plant. What is its alkaloid, and what is the allopathic dose of the same? Atropia, dose, 1-120 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 has a marked action on the skin, mucous membrances and glandular structures, congesting and inflaming them. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 99 2. Painful spots are sore on gentle pressure, yet firm pressure is tolerated. 3- Hot, red skin, flushed face, full, hard pulse, throb- bing carotids, wild delirium and hyperesthesia 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 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. Is the Belladonna face always red? In summer complaints, dentition, colic, etc., where IOO ESSENTIALS OF 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 protuding, 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 streams out. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. IOI 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 dysmenorrhcea with offensive discharge. Uterine hemorrhage, bright red and hot. 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. 102 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 Belladonna was a prophy- lactic in scarlet fever; and it has certainly been verified clinically. In swellings, such as boils and abscesses, when is Belladonna useful? They are very painful. Swellings where there is throb- bing, redness and tendency to suppuration. 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, start- ing 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 103 STRAMONIUM. 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; the tincture is made from the seeds. Alka- loid Daturin. 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 Lachesisthe 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. What are the indications for Stramonium in Asthma ? In nervous asthma, where the voice suddenly gives out IO4 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What is Hyoscyamus ? It is the Henbane, and a tincture is made from the whole plant. 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. 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 in- dicate the opposite or 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- HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 105 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 un- covering genitals. It is also a remedy for jealousy. What is the cough of Hyoscyamus? Cough which is aggravated lying down at night and relieved 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. Give the indications of Hyoscyamus in sleeplessness in children. They twitch and scream out in the 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. What is Dulcamara? It is the Bitter sweet, an indigeneous shrub, a tincture being made from the fresh plant. 106 ESSENTIALS OF What is the general action of Dulcamara ? It has a specific relation to the skin, glands and digest- ive organs; also upon mucous membranes and muscular tissue, producing catarrhal and rheumatic complaints. What is its distinguishing aggravation? From cold, damp weather, and from sudden changes to cold, and affections so brought on or made worse. 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 b>y digestive troubles with aggrava- tion from cold air. What is the Diarrhoea ? Yellow, watery diarrhoea in damp weather, or in sum- mer, when the weather suddenly cools; mucous, green or changeable stools of sour odor. Diarrhoea from repelled eruptions. TABACUM. What preparation of Tobacco do we use ? A tincture from the dried leaves of the genuine Havana Tobacco. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. IO7 What is the general action of this drug ? Acts especially on the Medulla and Pneumo-gastric 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 ? 1. Deathly nausea, giddiness, and vomiting. 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. How do we prepare this remedy ? A tincture is made from the dried fruit of the Red Pepper. 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- 108 ESSENTIALS OF tary canal. It seems to suit especially persons of lax fibre and weak muscles. 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 Leguminose family that we employ in Homoeopathy? Baptisia, Dolichos, Melilotus, Physostigma and Robinia- PHYSOSTIGMA. What is Physostigma? It is the Calabar bean, and the tincture is made from the pulverized bean. 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- lied 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 109 acts powerfully on the spinal cord, producing motor paralysis. What diseases do we sometimes find it indicated in ? 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. BAPTISIA TINCTORIA. What is Baptisia? It is the Wild Indigo, and a tincture is prepared from the fresh root. 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. no ESSENTIALS OF 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 would Gelsemium compare with Baptisia in Typhoid fever? i. Both have muscular soreness and prostration. 2. Both have drowsiness and nervous excitement. 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 our use of Dolichos, another of this same family? A violent itching all over the body without any visible eruption; useful in intense itching of jaundice, which is worse at night. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. Ill What is the chief characteristic symptom of Robinia, another member of the same family ? Acid dyspepsia with weight in the stomach and eructa- tions of a sour fluid; intensely acid vomiting, it sets the teeth on edge. What is our chief use of Melilotus alba or the Sweet clover ? 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. 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. 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. What is its general action ? It depresses the nervous system, producing symptoms 112 ESSENTIALS OF 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 one or two hours after eating in the stomach, extending to the spine. 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; parts swollen, with burning pains. Wheals exuding a viscid, yellowish fluid. Warty excrescences, with thickened epidermis. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 113 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. What is our principal use of Comocladia dentata ? 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. What is Rhus tox.? It is the common poison Ivy, a tincture being made from the fresh leaves. What are some other varieties of Rhus ? Rhus radicans, which is the same as Rhus tox., being the root. Rhzcs glabra, or the common Sumach, less poisonous. Rhus venenata, very poisonous and large. Rhus Californica, or the poison Oak. Rhus aromatica, an aromatic species. 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'. 2. Croton tiglitim. 3. Grindelia robusta. 8 n4 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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. CEdematous 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 wrorse on the left side. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 115 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. 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. n6 ESSENTIALS OF Compare also Rhododendron. Worse from changes of weather, especially cold; aggra- vation from rest, but the keynote is aggravation before a storm. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 117 When should Rhus be given in Scarlet fever ? When the child is drowsy, restless, has a red and smooth tongue, cedematous fauces and enlarged glands; eruption does not come out 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. 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, Cauhphyllum thalictroides and Podo- phyllum peltatum. BERBERIS VULGARIS. What is Berberis vulgaris? It is the Barberry, our tincture coming from the bark of the fresh root. Give its general action. Acts principally upon the kidneys, bladder and liver. It is called for when the renal and vesical symptoms are Il8 ESSENTIALS OF 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 to it. 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. What is Podophyllum ? It is the May apple or Mandrake; its alkaloid is Podo- phyllin, and our tincture is made from the fresh root. Give its general action. It chiefly affects the intestinal canal, especially the small intestine, producing a kind of gastro-enteritis; it also pro- duces 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, yellowr stools, which are profuse and pour out like water from a hydrant, HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 119 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 yellow or white and takes the imprints of the teeth; there may be also constipation and clay-colored stools from absence of bile. CAULOPHYLLUM THALICTROIDES. What is Caulophyllum ? It is the blue Cohosh, and the tincture is made from the fresh root. 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- menorrhcea; there is a sensation as if the uterus was 120 ESSENTIALS OF 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 ? For false labor pains occurring during last months of pregnancy. What is still another use of Caulophyllum ? Rheumatism of the small joints of hands and feet, and flying pains in the limbs. What members of the Umbellifereae or Parsley family do we make use of? sEthusa cynapium, Ammoniacum gummi, Apium graveolens, Asafoetida, Cicuta virosa, Conium maculatum, Eryngium aquaticum, Hydrocotyle asiatica, CEnanthe 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. What is Conium ? It is the poison Hemlock of Socrates; the tincture is from the fresh plant. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 221 What is its general action? Acts upon the motor and vaso-motor nerves, gradually impairing motility through gradual 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 along. 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. Cancer, mammary tumors or beginning of scirrhus after contusions and bruises. Give the cough of Conium. Dry, spasmodic, hacking; worse at night upon lying 122 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What is Cicuta virosa ? It is the Water Hemlock, and the tincture is from the fresh root. 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. What do we use (Enanthe crocata, another hemlock, for ? It has been used with success in epilepsy and paralytic conditions; also eczema. What is our use 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. Give the chief use of Petroselinum. A sudden desire to urinate, which if not attended to at HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 123 once causes severe pain; children dance up and down and cry when this desire seizes them. What do we use Apium graveolens for ? Nervousness and fidgets, with constriction over the sternum, with drawing back on lying down. ASAFffiTIDA. What is Asafoetida? It is a native of Persia, called the Devil's dung, and our tincture is made from the gum resin. 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 aesophagus; great meteorismus. 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 an indication for the use of Ammoniac gummi ? Humid asthma, with tenacious expectoration and a sen- sation as if something would be torn loose. 124 ESSENTIALS OF What is our principal use of iEthusa cynapium, or the fool's Parsley? 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. Give an indication for the use of Eryngium. Seminal weakness, with discharge of prostatic fluid from slight causes. What is Hydrocotyle Asiatica used for ? Skin diseases, with an immense amount of desquam- mation. When might Sumbul be called for ? In spasm of pharyngeal muscles and nervous palpi- tation. What are the chief members of the Scrofulariaceae family ? Digitalis purpurea, Gratiola, Leptandra, Euphrasia, Verbascum and Linaria. DIGITALIS PURPUREA. What is Digitalis, its alkaloids and preparation ? The Purple foxglove; tincture from the leaves of the second year's growth; alkaloids, Digitalin and Digitoxine. What is the general physiological action of Digitalis ? It is mainly confined to the circulatory organs, other HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 125 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 night from 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- 126 ESSENTIALS OF tion, cold extremities, cyanotic face and feeble pulse will indicate it. Dyspnoea, the least movement causes palpi- tation. GRATIOLA. What is the chief action of this member of this same family ? In gushing, water}- diarrhoea, coining out like water from a hydrant; the stools are yellowish-green and frothy, and associated with 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 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 by distress at the umbilical region. EUPHRASIA. What is Euphrasia? The Eyebright, tincture from the fresh plant. What is the general action of this remedy? Acts especially upon mucous membranes, principally of eyes and upper respiratory tract. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 127 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. 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 are the characteristic indications for Verbascum thapsus another member of this same family ? Catarrhs and colds accompanied by neuralgia and a hoarse, barking cough, a sort of " Basso prof undo." It also is a powerful remedy in urinary irritability. The preparation known as Mullein oil comes from the plant. What are the members of the Conifera 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 unsuit- able articles of food. Uterine displacement with above symptoms. What is the great characteristic of Abies nigra or the Black spruce? A sensation as if the patient had swallowed some in- 128 ESSENTIALS OF digestible substance, which had stuck in the cardiac ex- tremity of the stomach; a hard boiled egg sensation; dyspepsia from use of tobacco. What are the main characteristic symptoms of Sabina? Metrorrhagia, with paroxysmal flow of bright color, accompanied by pains in the joints. Threatened abor- tion about the third month, with pains in the small of the back, going down thighs; bruised sensation along the anterior surface of the thighs. What are the chief symptoms of Terebinth ? Dull, aching pains in the renal region; drawing pains and distressing stranguary; urine scanty, bloody, dark and smoky looking and smelling like violets; there may be also excessive tympanites. 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. What is Thuja? The Arbor vita; the tincture is from the fresh leaves. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 129 What place does Thuja hold in the Homoeopathic 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 excrescenses 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 sea shore 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. What are the neuralgias and peculiar symptoms about the head? Sensation as though a nail were being driven into the 9 130 ESSENTIALS OF 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 supprssed 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 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, Verabum album and Veratrum viride. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 131 VERATRUM ALBUM. What is Veratrum album.? The White Hellebore, and the tincture is made from the root; alkaloid, Veratriyi. 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 ? 1. 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. 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 132 ESSENTIALS OF 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 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. What is Veratrum viride? Green Hellebore, and the tincture is also from the root. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 133 What are characteristic indications for Veratrum viride ? Congestive stage of inflammation with great arterial excitement, and a dry, red streak down through the center of the tongue; rapid, full pulse and nausea on rising. Spasmodic diseases with gastric irritation and much vascular excitement. 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 AUTOMALE. What is Colchicum ? The Meadow Saffron, and the tincture is from the fresh bulbs just before blooming. 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. 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. 134 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What has Asparagus been used for ? Cystitis, enlarged prostate and catarrh of the neck of the bladder. What are the characteristic symptoms of Lilium tigrinum or the Tiger lily ? 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. There are more hysterical symptoms under Lilium and the ovarian pains are more intense. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 135 ALOE SOCOTRINA. What is Aloes ? It is a native of Africa, and our tincture is from the inspissated juice. Its alkaloid is A loin, and it is a com- ponent part of most purgative pills. What is the general action of Aloes ? Acts most prominently in the region of the liver. Has 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 Diar- rhoea? 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. 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- gravation by motion. How does Aloes compare with Collinsonia in Hemorrhoids ? Collinsonia most always has Constipation and Aloes Diarrhoea. 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. 136 ESSENTIALS OF ALLIUM CEPA. What are the nasal and laryngeal symptoms of Allium cepa or the Onion ? 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 nerves with fine, shooting, thread-like pains; neuralgia of stumps. What do we sometimes use Convallaria for ? For dyspnoea due to heart disease with scanty urine; cedemas and dropsies from the same cause. Give the cough of Squills another member of the Liliaceae family. Violent cough with a great deal of mucus in the chest and expectoration; during the cough there is involuntary spirting of urine; the patient coughs a long time before a HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 137 little mucus is raised, which gives relief; sharp, sticking * pains in side. 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. What is Lycopodium ? It is the Club Moss, and we prepare triturations of the pollen. What is the general sphere of action of Lycopodium ? It is especially adapted to ailments gradually develop- ing; functional power weakening 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 I38 ESSENTIALS OF • 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, 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 and sensitive, and intolerant 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 and bad smelling and deposits a red HOMCEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 139 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 ? Rattling cough and dyspnoea; accumulation of mucus in the chest. Pneumonia, with fan-like motion of the alae 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 paralsis of the brain? The patient is in a stupor, has fishy eyes, the lower jaw is dropped, the breathing is snoring and rattling, pulse in- termittent, tongue swollen, patient cannot protrude it or it rolls from side to side and is dry ? 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 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. 140 ESSENTIALS OF SECALE CORNUTUM. What is Secale cornutum ? Spurred rye, a fungus growing on the rye; the tincture is from the fresh fungus and the alkaloid is called Ergotin; the common name of Secale is Ergot. What is the general action of Secale ? Produces contraction of the iinstriped 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 in- effectual 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 suppurating blisters, petechiae. Patient feels better from cold applications. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 141 AGARICUS MUSCARIUS. What is Agaricus? The Bug agaric, tincture from the younger plants. Alkaloid Muscarine. 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. STICTA PULMONARIA. What is Sticta ? It is a Lichen, and the tincture is made from the fresh lichen growing on the sugar maple. What is the chief sphere of its action? Sticta offers a set of symptoms like coryza and bronchial catarrhs and influenza, with nervous and rheumatic dis- I42 ESSENTIALS OF turbances. There is a general feeling of malaise accom- panying. 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. 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 theEuphorbiaceae family do we make use of? Croton tiglium, Euphorbium officinalis, fatropha curcus, Euphorbia corrollata, Hippomane mancinella, Stillingea, Acalypha indica, Yucca filamentosa, Mercurialis perennis, Ricinis communis. CROTON TIGLIUM. Give the Diarrhoea of Croton tiglium. Yellow, watery diarrhoea, pouring out like water from a hydrant, and associated with nausea and vomiting. What symptoms has this 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. Give the Diarrhoea of Jatropha. Profuse, gushing, watery diarrhoea, with great prostra- HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 143 tion, vomiting and purging; cholera, with cramps and coldness and accompanied by much wind and flatulence. Give also the Diarrhoea of Euphorbia corrollata. Diarrhoea, with vomiting, purging, and cold sweat over the body. 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 are the chief uses of Stillingea? Syphilis of the long bones, periostitis and ostitis; pain worse at night and in damp weather. 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. Give symptoms indicating Yucca filamentosa in biliousness. Frontal headache; flushed, yellow, sallow face; tongue yellow or yellowish-white, taking imprints of the teeth; aching in 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. 144 ESSENTIALS OF 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 Juglandaceae family is the most im- portant 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. What is this drug ? It is the Hashish 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. What are its mental characteristics ? Illusions as to time and space; a minute seems thou- sands of years, and things a short distance off seems yards away. HOMGEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 145 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. 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. Camiabis 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 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 are the indications for Urtica urens? Nettle rash, with intolerable itching and burning; 10 146 ESSENTIALS OF 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 are the indications for Chimaphila ? Catarrh of the bladder, with offensive, turbid urine and great difficulty in commencing to urinate. LEDUM PALUSTRE. 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 ? Pains 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, What are the rheumatic symptoms of Kalmia latifolia ? Tearing pains down the legs; rheumatism of the chest; HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 147 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. 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. COCCULUS INDICUS. What is Cocculus? It is a member of the Menispermacece family, and the tincture is made from the dried fruit; its alkaloid 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. 148 ESSENTIALS OF 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 and fuglans cathartica. Give Headache of Onosmodium. Pain in occiput with vertigo. Headaches caused by straining the eyes, with strained feeling in the eyes. When is Cocculus indicated in nausea? When it is caused by riding in the cars; it is also a remedy for seasickness. 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 149 .flESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. What is our principal use of this remedy ? Abdominal plethora throbbing deep in the abdomen. Hemorrhoids accompanied by a feelmg 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 JEsculus, 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. When is Ailanthus indicated in Scarlet fever ? When the patient lies in a stupor; rash is imperfect, dark and purplish; swollen throat and infiltration of the cellular tissue about the ne"ck; excoriating nasal discharge; drowsiness and prostration. Thin, bloody, offensive stools. What is the main use of Cedron ? Neuralgias, which return with clock-like periodicity; 15© ESSENTIALS OF supraorbital neuralgias or chills of malarial origin, which are regular as a clock. Give the cough of Aralia racemosa. Spasmodic cough at night, coming on after the first sleep. Relief after expectoration of tough mucus. What are some symptoms of Asarum? Feeling as if the body was 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. Give the grand heart characteristic of Cactus grandiflorus. Constriction about the heart as if grasped by an iron hand; sharp pains in the heart; hemoptysis, with cardiac affections. What do we use Caladium for ? Effects of sexual excesses, where there are emissions without any excitement. Give the nasal symptoms of Arum triphyllum. Excoriating discharge; the nose is very sore and ex- coriated. What are 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 151 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 be- ginning without any vomiting or diarrhoea. Tongue, nose and ears are cold; collapse, with scanty or absent discharges. Give an indication for Cistus Canadensis. Swollen glands, which are very hard and inflamed. What are the hemorrhoids of Collinsonia? Where there is a sensation of sticks in the rectum; con- stipation, with prolapsus uteri and hemorrhoids. Give an indication for Teucrium marum verum. Catarrh, with expectoration of solid chunks from the posterior nares; nasal polypi. What are the two great characteristics of Crocus sativus? 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. 152 ESSENTIALS OF IRIS VERSICOLOR. Give the Headache of Iris. Periodical sick headache, especially of students or teachers; pains intense, throbbing and supraorbital, 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 1 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 are the nasal symptoms of Cyclamen europeum ? 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. 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; wiiooping cough; phthisis. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 153 What are the urinary symptoms of Equisetum ? Eneuresis, 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. What are the stools of Gambogia ? Stool preceded by cutting at the navel, and expelled all at once after considerable urging; stools thin, watery and yellow mucus. GUAIACUM. 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. 154 ESSENTIALS OF What is the great indicating feature of Hamamelis in varicose veins, hemorrhoids or orchitis? The great keynote is soreness and hemorrhage. What is Hypericum used for ? It is the arnica of the nerves. Concussion of the spine, and injuries of the nerves in general. Give general indications for Ruta graveolens. Soreness and lameness as from a sprain or bruise. Rheumatism of wrists and ankles. 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 do we use Xanthoxylum for ? Severe after pains. What are the indications for Laurocerasus in cough ? Dry, teasing cough at night with expectoration tinged with blood; lack of reaction in chest troubles. Give uses of Lycopus Virginianus in Heart affections. In cardiac irritability with depressed force, after abuse of cardiac depressants or of cardiac stimulants; excessive hypertrophy, muscular weakness, etc. Give the skin symptoms of Mezereum. Vesicles with intolerable itching, which dry into thick, HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 155 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 the only use to which we put Nuphar luteum ? Complete absence of sexual desire; impotence. Give the characteristic indications for 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. What is Phytolacca ? It is the Poke root, and the tincture is from the fresh root. 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 156 ESSENTIALS OF 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 ? Nodosities in the female breast; hard swelling, and tenderness on nursing; pains seem to radiate from nipple all over the body. Mastitis. 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 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 157 Give the characteristics of the cough of Rumex crispus. Teasing, persistent cough, 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 our chief use of Sambucus niger? Snuffles in children and spasm of the glottis. What are the indications for Viburnum opulus ? Threatened miscarriage, with pains from lower abdo- men into thighs. 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. 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 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 of a destructive form, 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, and hence are valu- able in insanity and organic cerebral disease. Does the Allopathic school use animal remedies; if so, what? It employs Cantharis or the Spanish fly, Blatta orientalis or the Cockroach, Musk from the Musk deer, and is com- mencing to use Apis mellifica or the honey bee, and other Homoeopathic remedies. MOSCHUS. 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 159 Compare Valeriana in Hysteria. It corresponds to general nervous and vascular excite- ment. Must keep constantly on the move. Slightest ex- ertion causes headache and the slightest pain causes fainting; there are pains in the limbs, simulating rheuma- tism, which 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. 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, What is Mephitis ? It is the secretion from the Skunk. 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 rinning. l6o ESSENTIALS OF Give indications for Coccus cacti, another animal remedy, in Whooping Cough. Paroxysms of cough, with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus, extending in great long strings even to the feet. Sensation as of a thread in the throat. How does the expectoration differ from that of Kali bich. ? The Kali bich. expectoration is yellowy not clear albu- minous. What are the indications for Lac caninum, or Dog's milk, in Diphtheria 1 Where the membrane forms on one side and goes to the other, or is constantly changing sides; the membrane is mother-of-pearl like. What are the principal Ophidians ? Lachesis, Crotalus, Bothy-ops, Flaps and the Naja tri- pudians. What is the general characteristic action of the 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 and fluid, and these remedies are suita- ble 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. What are some of the general antidotes to the snake poisons ? Alcohol, Whiskey in large quantites; radiated heat, Ammonia and Permanganate of Potash. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. l6l LACHESIS TRIGONOCEPHALUS. What is the 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. 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 a?iything tight about the throat. Give four 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. 4. Its use in climacteric disorders. What are the characteristic mental symptoms ? Great loquacity, patient jumping from one subject to another, jealous, fear of being poisoned and refuses the 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 soon as discharge is established headache is better. Give some characteristic ear symptoms of Lachesis ? Roaring and singing in the ears, which is relieved by 11 162 ESSENTIALS OF putting the finger in the ear and shaking it. 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 and perhaps has delirium and is loquacious. What are the nasal symptoms of Lachesis? Watery discharge, worse on the left side, with a throb- bing headache, which is relieved when the discharge appears. What is the 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 from arousing from sleep or after sleep; empty swallowing is painful and fluids escape from the nose; throat sensitive externally. 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 163 What are the symptoms of Lachesis about the heart and circulation ? Constriction about the heart; flushings of heat at the climacteric. 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 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. What are the menstrual symptoms? Menses scanty and feeble, black and offensive, with 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, which deposits a sedi- ment as of 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. 164 ESSENTIALS OF 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 hemorrhages. What climacteric spmptoms does Lachesis correspond to ? The headache, and the fact that non-appearing dis- charges make the patient worse; flushes of heat during the day. CROTALUS HORRIDUS. What is the Crotalus ? It is the poison of the Rattlesnake. What is the characteristic action of Crotalus ? It causes a yellowness of the skin from decomposition of the blood. 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. NAJA TRIPUDIANS. What is the Naja? It is the poison of the Cobra. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 165 ELAPS CORALLINUS. What is Elaps ? The poison of the Coral snake. 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. 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. What is Sepia ? It is the inky secretion of the Cuttle fish, which it ejects when pursued by its enemies. 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. Give five characteristics of Sepia. 1. Weakness. 2. Yellow complexion. 3. Bearing down sensation. 166 ESSENTIALS OF 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, commencing in the morning and relieved 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. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 167 first sleep. Red sediment in the urine which is acid and fetid. What are the symptoms about the male organs ? Weakness of sexual organs. Gleet, with scanty dis- charge in the morning only. 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. 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. 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. Senation as if something were pressing on a sore part in 168 ESSENTIALS OF 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, How do we prepare this drug? A tincture is made from the Turkey sponge roasted brown. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 169 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. What is the temperament of Spongia ? Fair, light complexion and ligh blue eyes. Give an indication for Badiaga, another variety of sponge. Indurated buboes. Palpitation of the heart from un- pleasant newrs. APIS MELLIFICA. What is Apis mellifica, and how does it differ from Apium virus? Apis mellifica is made from the whole honey bee, Apium virus is simply the clear poison of the bee. 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. CEdematous infiltrations and inflammations are met by this remedy. Serous inflammations and dropsies. 170 ESSENTIALS OF Give seven characteristic symptoms of Apis. 1. Drowsiness. 2. (Edematous swellings. 3. Thirstlessness. 4. Intolerance of heat. 5. Stinging pains. 6. Afternoon aggravation, from 4 to 6. 7. Bruised sensation. 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. (Edematous swelling of the eye lids 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 171 What are the indications for Apis in Glossitis or inflam- mation of the tongue ? Great swelling, and vesicles on the tips and sides of the tongue; the tongue is very sore and dry, in fact the whole mouth is sore. 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 symptom have we under Apis ? (Edema of the glottis. Give the stools of Apis. Thin, watery, yellow diarrhoea; worse in the morning where the child is much debilitated and emaciated. In- voluntary stools at every movement, as if the anus stood constantly 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 on 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; 172 ESSENTIALS OF 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 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. How does Acetic acid compare here? There is a waxy look about the face and limbs and a great predominence of gastric symptoms, thirst and water- brash. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 173 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; nettle rash. CANTHARIS. 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. 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 gastrointesti- nal and respiratory mucous membranes. What peculiar eye symptom has this drug? Objects look yellow. What are the indications for Cantharis in facial Ery- sipelas? 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 of the throat, and intense constriction about the throat. What are the symptoms of Cantharis in Dysentery? Discharge of blood-streaked mucus, looking like scrap- ings of the intestines; cutting and burning in the anus; 174 ESSENTIALS OF 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 wiien 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 earl}-, and too profuse: it favors the expulsion of moles, hydadids, 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 175 What are the different varities of Tarentula ? The Tarentula Hispana or the Lycosa tarentula, of which we make triturations of the entire live spider, and the Tarentula Cube?isis, 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. In what affection is it used ? In chorea, where there are twitchings of the facial mus- cles, irregular convulse 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. 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- 176 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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. 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 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 ? Otorrhcea, with a horribly offensive odor, like that of rotten meat. ^___________________ *Not always classed as a nosode, especially by pharmacists. 12 i78 ESSENTIALS OF Give four more characteristic symptoms of Psorinum, i. 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 lack fibre. Carbo veg., in abdominal affections. Cuprum, in patients who are " run down," overworked in mind and body, with tendency of all symptoms to relapse. Laurocerasus, in chest affections. Valerian and Ambra grisea, in nervous affections. AMBRA GRISEA. What is Ambra grisea? It is Ambergris, which is found floating on the ocean, and is supposed to be derived from the whale. 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 symptomps 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 179 spasms and twitching of the muscles, especially in thin, spare, nervous men. Give three other indications for its use. 1. 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. Hydrophobin u m. 3. Tuberculinu??i. 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. When is Hydrophobinum or Lyssin indicated ? Chronic headaches; patient cannot hear water run. Convulsions in pregancy, which occur on hearing water poured out. Give an indication for Tuberculinum. Tubercular troubles, tubercular meningitis, consump- tion, or tubercular arthritis. Dr. Burnett reports several cures of phthisis with Baccilinum, which is practically the 180 ESSENTIALS OF same as Tuberculinum. Constant disposition to catch cold. 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. 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. What is Fluoric acid? It is the acid combination of Hydroge?i and Fluorine; it is very excoriating and is kept in rubber bottles, since it eats glass. Give its general action. It acts principally on the bones and skin; it also has some effect on the glands. 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 fistulae and bone felons; with offensive discharges. 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. What is Muriatic acid? The acid of Chlorine or Hydrochloric acid. 182 ESSENTIALS OF 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 adynamic condi- tions, putrid fevers, etc. Give three characteristics of this remedy ? i. Great general debility. 2. The dry tongue rattling in the mouth. 3c Offensive discharges. 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 towards 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. What is Nitric acid? An acid combination oi Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydro- gen (HNO3). What is the general action and principal seat of attack of Nitric acid? The mucous membranes, especially at the outlets of HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 183 the body where they join the skin is the principal seat of action of this remedy. It produces irritation and destruc- tive ulcerations, going on even to gangrene; it also acts on the glands and bones. What are two grand characteristic symptoms of Nitric acid? 1. Offensive, excoriating discharges. 2. Splinter-like pains. 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. 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 184 f:ssentials 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. 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 and 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 185 Give the general differences between mineral and vege- table acids, in regard to their action. Mi?ieral 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 all show a tendency to the production of a membrane in the throat. PHOSPHORIC ACID, What is Phosphoric acid? It is the ordinary Phosphoric acid of the chemist. 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 a watery, painless, oftentimes undigested, diar- rhoea, preceded by rumbling in the bowels, and despite the frequency of the stool the patient does not seem weak- 186 ESSENTIALS OF ened by it; the keynotes are absence of pain and absence of exhaustion. 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 187 SULPHURIC ACID. 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 a 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 was whitewashed. 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 the gastric symptoms. Give the principal Homoeopathic indications for Hydro- cyanic acid. In convulsions simulating epilepsy, tetanus with stiff- 188 ESSENTIALS OF 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 dose this last symptom suggest here? Laurocerasus which probably contains Hydrocyanic acid. PICRIC ACID. What is Picric acid ? It is an organic acid compound of Nitric acid and a member of the Phenol series. 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. 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 exaustion, 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. Give an indication for Salicylic acid. Dyspepsia with excessive accumulation of flatulence and acidity of the stomach; much belching of gas. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 189 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. Give two other indications for Oxalic acid. 1. Pain in spots over the body. 2. Neuralgia of the spermatic cord, worse from motion. Give the urinary symptoms of Benzoic acid. Irritable bladder, with dribbling of strong-smelling 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. ARSENICUM ALBUM. What preparation of Arsenic do we use ? It is the Arsenious acid, from which we make tritura- tions. What is Fowler's solution ? It is made by dissolving equal parts of Arsenious acid and Carbonate of Potash in boiling distilled water, with 190 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What are some of the principal symptoms 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 by tenesmus. What is the antidote to Arsenic poisoning ? Hydrated Peroxide of Iron, in tablespoonful doses every five or ten minutes, is the most effective antidote to poisoning by Arsenic. What is the general Homoeopathic 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. Give seven grand characteristics of Arsenicum. i. Periodicity. 2. Weakness and prostration. 3. Malignity of symptoms. 4. Restlessness and anguish. 5. Burning everywhere. 6. Pains, worse at rest 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 191 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 dischage. How does Arsenicum differ from Phosphorus in colds ? The cold oi 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 192 ESSENTIALS OF 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 wrater 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 all out of proportion to the stools, these are the characteristics: i. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 193 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 ? i. 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. 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. 13 194 ESSENTIALS OF 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. What are the special indications for Arsenicum iodatum in Tuberculosis? The great debelity, 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. 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 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 six 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, What are the mental symptoms of Phosphorus ? Apathy and mental fatigue; disinclination to do mental work; answers questions slowly; a sluggish state. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 195 What two conditions about the eye is Phosphorus useful in? 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. 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. 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 vomiting of coffee-ground-like matters. What is the action of Phosphorus on the liver ? Acute yellow, atrophy, or acute hepatitis, with ten- dency 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. 196 ESSENTIALS OF 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 casts. Give the male sexual symptoms of Phosphorus. Increased sexual desire, followed by loss of sexual desire 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 it ma}- 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. 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 is 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 197 In Sulphur it is internal as of congestion in the chest with dyspnoea and burning. 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 ? i. 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. 198 ESSENTIALS OF ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM. What are the chief characteristics of this remedy ? 1. A thick, milky-white coating of the tongue. 2. The fretful, peevish disposition. Give the general action of Antimonium crudum ? A ntimony depresses the functions of mucous membranes, and through the pneumo-gastric nerve produces slow digestion; the mucous membranes become loaded with mucus. It also affects the skin, producing corns, callosi- ties, 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 over- loading the stomach; a useful remedy for the ill effects of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners; there is the white tongue and the vomited matters containing food, and there is a great deal of fulness, distress and distension about the abdomen; eructations tasting of food. When is Antimonium crudum indicated in Diarrhoea and Constipation ? When the stools are watery or containing faecal lumps, or when they contain hard lumps of curdled milk, worse by acids, cold bathing or overheating. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 199 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 pain- ful callosities, they are thick and horny. ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM. Give the general action of this drug? A cardiac depressant; it produces motor and sensory paralysis and loss of reflex action. On the mucous membranes and skin it produces catarrhal and pustular in- flammations. 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. 200 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 is 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 assimilation. 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. i. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 201 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. 10. Great nocturnal aggravation. What are the mental symptoms of the drug? Irritable; chronic constitutional grumblers; a " rugged philosopher," life having been a failure; religious melancholia, dresses up in rags and imagines that they are the finest silk; anxious about his own salvation, but indifferent 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. 2C2 ESSENTIALS OF What are the indications for Sulphur in stomach troubles ? Bitter taste in the morning; putrid eructations. It has 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 undigested food. It occurs in the morning and drives the patient out of bed; there is a great deal of abominal uneasiness, 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 fullness in the region of the liver, and it continues throughout the day. What are other drugs having early morning Diarrhoea ? Aloes, Thuja and Bryonia. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 203 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 expectoration 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 fontanelles; bone affections; rickets and curvature of the spine. Appetite voracious, caused by defective assimi- 204 ESSENTIALS OF 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 measley; 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, 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- 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 confusion, HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 205 headache and paralytic weakness of the spine; the system 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; they all act on the glandular system, en- larging the glands even Jo abscess. BROMINE. 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 complected, 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, and there is 206 ESSENTIALS OF rattling in the larynx, and when the child coughs it sounds as if the larynx wrere full of mucus. 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 another difference between Bromine and Iodine ? Bromine symptoms are usually unaccompanied by fever, while Iodine is a very feverish remedy. IODINE. 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. i. 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- 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 207 very sluggish and torpid; the patient is subject to wast- ing 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. MERCURY. What preparations of Mercury do we use in our Materia Medica ? 1. Mercurius Solubilis Hahnemanniensis. 2. Mercurius Vivus, or Quicksilver. 208 ESSENTIALS OF 3. Mercurius Corrosivus, or the Corrosive Sublimate. 4. Mercurius Dulcis, or Calomel. 5. Mercurius Protoiodide, or the Yellow Iodide. 6. Mercurius Biniodide, or the Red Iodide. 7. Mercurius Cyanatus. 8. Mercurius Prcscip. Ruber. 9. Cinnabaris, or the Sulphide of Mercury. 10. Mercurius Sulphuratus, or the Sulphate. Give some of the general symptoms of poisoning by Mercury. The breath has a sickening odor; the taste is metallic; 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 209 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- cipitated Black Oxide of Mercury with Nitric acid and Ammonia, their action is almost identical, as shown by the provings. Give three characteristic symptoms of Mercurius on the eyes? 1. 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. 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 indication 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- 2IO ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 biniodide 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 211 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 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. 212 ESSENTIALS OF Give general difference between Hepar and Mercurius? Both are sensitive to cold air, both sweat easily, both 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 tinnitis aurium. MERCURIUS CORROSIVUS. 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 tredency to perforation; it is almost specific 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 are scanty, of mucus and blood, with great burning at the anus, and at the same time tenesmus of the bladder. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA, 113 CINNABARIS. What are the eye symptoms of Cinnabaris 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. Give the general action of Aurum. Aurum acts upon the glandular system, affecting especi- ally the liver and testicles. It also has a prominent action upon bones, especially the palatine bones, producing caries and exostosis. It is also a valuable remedy in affections of the sexual organs of both sexes. 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. 214 ESSENTIALS OF 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 affections of the bones is Aurum indicated ? In Caries of the bones, of mercurial origin, with offen- sive discharge and odor. ARGENTUM NITRICUM. 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 neuro- tic effect is manifested in the provers by many symptoms, such as headache, heaviness of lower extremities, 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, yellow7, 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; there is flatulence, which presses up and causes dyspnoea; there are violent efforts to belch, and the gas rises to a HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 215 certain point, when a sudden spasmodic contraction pre- vents its escaping, but it is finally 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 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. What are the Laryngeal symptoms of Argentum metal- licum? Hoarseness, rawness and burning in the larynx, and a copious exudation into the larynx, looking like boiled starch; it is easily expectorated; chronic hoarseness and soreness of the larynx; chronic laryngitis of singers and speakers. PLATINA. Give the general action of Platina. It depresses the cerebro-spinal system, and produces a tendency to torpor and paralysis. In the emotional sphere there is anxiety, apprehension, etc. 2l6 ESSENTIALS OF 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 every- thing with contempt; objects look smaller. Give the female symptoms of Platina. 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 Platina ? It is due to inertia of the bowels, there are frequent un- successful attempts to stool; the stools seem like putt}-, and adhere to the anus; constipation of emigrants and travelers. 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 Platina. STANNUM, 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- HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 217 ness of breath, profuse sweats, and great weakness; the expectoration tastes sweetish and is of a light yellow or lemon color; this is characteristic. What are the female symptoms ? Prolapsus uteri and leucorrhcea, 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 a Vermicide ? According to Hahnemann it so stupefies the worms that purgatives would dislodge them at once. PLUMBUM. Give the general action of Plumbum. Lead causes constriction of muscular fibre, both volun- tary and involutary. 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 Lead colic ? Horrible griping pain in the abdomen, with retraction of the abdominal walls; the pains radiate in all directions, following the course of the nerves. Name some other 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 218 ESSENTIALS OF 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. Give the general physiological action of Cuprum. In general Cupru?n 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 not better from heat; there is neuralgia of all the abdominal nerves, as if a knife were drawn through to the back. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 219 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 suffo- cation. 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. Give the general action of Zincum. It acts as a tonic to peripheral motor and sentient nerves, but if small doses are continued a cachexia is produced, with prostration, impaired mental faculties, emaciation, etc. What are three general characteristics of Zincum ? 1. Twitching of muscles. 2. Aggravation from wine. 3. Formication or crawling on the skin. 220 ESSENTIALS OF Give indications for Zincum in Spinal irritation. There is aching about the last dorsal or first lumbar vertebra, worse when sitting; there is burning along the spine and trembling of the limbs. 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. 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. 2. Stools shredded with mucus. 3. Moist, scabby eruptions. What drug has dry, scaley 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 221 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, 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 fissure of the anus. Ratafihia, Nitric acid, Silicea and Pceonia. 222 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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 ? Leucorrhcea, profuse, coming in gushes and is excoriat- ing; swelling and induration of left ovary; dysmenorrhcea of fat women with herpetic eruptions; patients are con- stantly cold. ALUMINA. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 223 What is a grand characteristic that runs all through Alumina ? Dryness of membranes, the conjunctiva, the nose and the intestinal tract are all very dry. 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 are closed; he feels as if he was walking on cushions; there is creeping as if ants wrere crawling on his legs and back, the extremities go to sleep, the legs are numb, and there is a sensation as if there was 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. Leucorrhcea, 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; 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. 224 ESSENTIALS OF CARBO VEGETABILIS. 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. 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. 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; wreight 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 distension 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 overeating or high living, and in the HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 225 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 state of collapse. Icy coldness of the body; cold breath; bluish counte- nance, and a desire for air; coldness of the legs to the knees is very characteristic; the collapse in Carbo vegeta- bilis is due to the drain on the system from the dis- charges. 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. Give the general action of Carbo animalis. This drug hypertrophies the glandular system; es- pecially the mammae, testicles and parotid glands become hypertrophied and indurated. It also produces an atonic condition of mucous membranes, with indigestion, etc. 15 226 ESSENTIALS OF What are the symptoms of Carbo anamalis in the glandular system ? Induration of the glands, inguinal and axillary, par- ticulary of syphilitic origin, when the induration is hard as a stone, and when the tissues surrounding them are also hard. PETROLEUM. 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 given 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. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 227 tips ara cracked and painful, and the hands chap. Eczema in or behind the ears, with fetid discharge. BARYTA CARBONICA. 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 uses of Strontiana carbonica. Swelling and caries of the bones, especially the femur, with diarrhoea worse at night which recurs constantly. 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 ? 1. Ammonium causticum. 228 ESSENTIALS OF 2. Ammonium carbonicum. 3. Ammonium phosphoricum. 4. Ammonium muriaticum. 5. Ammonium bromatum. 6. Auimonium benzoicum. 7. Ammonium picratum. 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. What is the chief use of Ammonium causticum ? Aphonia, with burning rawness in the throat. AMMONIUM CARBONICUM. What is the common name for Ammonium carbonicum ? Smelling Salts. Give general action of Ammonium caibonicum ? 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 229 What are the temperaments of both Ammonium carboni- cum and Ammonium muriaticum ? Ammonium carbonicum is suitable to stout persons who lead a sedentary life, and Ammonium muriaticum to slug- gish individuals who have a fat body and thin legs. AMMONIUM MURIATICUM. 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 nevous 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, intermittents, etc. 230 ESSENTIALS OT FERRUM METALLICUM. 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. i. Anaemia with plethora. 2. Vomiting of food. 3. Chill with red face and thirst. 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 earthiness of the face, and pufnness 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 231 What is there characteristic about the Vertigo of Ferrum? It comes on on going down hill, or on crossing water, even though the water is 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. Where is a characteristic rheumatic pain of Ferrum? In the left deltoid muscle. What remedy has Rheumatism in the right deltoid muscle Sanguinaria. Give an indication for 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. What is Ferrum phosphoricum? It is the Ferroso-ferricphosphate, or Phosphate of Iron, one of the sd-called twelve tissue remedies. 232 ESSENTIALS OF What are the twelve tissue remedies ? Calcarea fluorica, Calcarea phosphorica, Calcarea suiphurica, 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 Homoeo- pathy is Similia Similibus Curantur. Clinically, how- ever, these remedies have been found most valuable additions 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 233 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. 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 day time. 234 ESSENTIALS OF 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 sub-acute 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 success in sleeplessness, especially when caused by a hyperaemic condition of the brain. Give indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in Anaemia. It is useful to improve the quality of the red blood corpuscles and follows Calcarea phosphorica well, but should be indicated by general symptoms. MAGNESIA CARBONICA. What is the general action of this drug ? It acts on the gastro-intestinal organs, producing de- fective nutrition and colicky pains. Give three characteristic indications for this drug. i. Pale, sickly children, with colic and green stools. 2. Toothache of pregnancy. 3. Menses black and flow at night only. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 235 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. MAGNESIA MURIATICA. 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 distinguished from Mercury by the crumbly stools. What is the Constipation of Magnesia mur.? The stools are iu hard lumps and passed with great difficulty, and they are so dry that they crumble as they pass the anus. Give an urinary symptom of Magnesia mur. Inability to pass water without pressing on the abdom- inal walls. 236 ESSENTIALS OF MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA. What is the general action of this drug, which is one of the tissue remedies? It corresponds to darting, spasmadic 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 pres- sure 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 relieves 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 dysmenorrhcea; 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 237 spasmodic convulsions, with stiffness of the limbs, clenched fingers, thumbs drawn in. It is a useful remedy in chorea, with contortions of the limbs; also in cramps, such as writers' cramps, piano or violin players' cramps. CALCAREA CARBONICA. How is Calcarea carbonica prepared ? It is obtained from the middle layer of the oyster shell, and hence is frequently called Calcarea ostrearum. 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. Give seven characteristics of Calcarea carbonica. 1. Obesity. 2. Sweat about the head. 3. Large abdomen, great head, small neck. 4. Cold feet. 5. Sour vomiting. 6. Diarrhoea, with acid stomach, worse in evening. 7. Shortness of breath. 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 apprehens- ive 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 238 ESSENTIALS OF 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 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 leucorrhcea of little girls. What are the respiratory symptoms of Calcarea? Pain in the right ride 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 239 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. 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. 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 abscesses, 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 240 ESSENTIALS OF varicose and enlarged veins with sharp, piercing pains in them; varicose veins of the vulva. 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. 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. 1. 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. Give the gastric symptoms of Calcarea phosphorica. Excessive flatulence the patient craves ham, bacon, HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 241 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- infantum, 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 wraxy, 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. 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. 16 242 ESSENTIALS OF Calcarea phos., stool green, slimy, hot with much flatus. Calcarea carb., anterior fontanelle open. Catcarea 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 swTeats in phthisis; sweat, es- pecially about the head and neck. Incipient phthisis in anaemic subjects. CALCAREA SULPHURICA. 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 conies in; the presence of pus with a vent is the characteristic indica- tion. In what special diseases is Calcarea sulphurica indicated ? Suppuration of the tonsils; abscesses of the cornea; sup- 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 243 HEPAR SULPHUR CALCAREA. How is Hepar prepared? By triturating equal parts of the middle layer of the oyster shell and pure sulphur flowers. 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. 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 air or 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. 244 ESSENTIALS OF What other drugs have sticking pains in the throat ? Argentum nitricum and Nitric acid. 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. 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 dis'inguished 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 comes in always after Belladonna. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 245 SILICEA. 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 deflective 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. Pres- sure, 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. 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 fistulae. 246 ESSENTIALS OF 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 affections is Silicea indicated. In abscesses of the lungs, and in pneumonia in its stage of suppuration. 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 remedy. What are the modalities of Silicea ? They are relief by heat and warmth and aggravation from the cold air. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 247 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 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. What is the general action of all the Potashes? They are all heart poisoners; they paralyze the heart, diminish the temperature, and increase the oxidation of tissues. CAUSTICUM, How is Causticum prepared ? By distillation of slaked lime with the sulphate of potash. Give the general action of Causticum ? Causticum acts through the medulla oblongata and re- current laryngeal nerve, causing chiefly paralysis and 24« ESSENTIALS OF 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 was about to happen. Afraid to go to bed in the dark. Give seven characteristic symptoms in Causticum? i. Cough relieved by a drink of water and accompanied by a spurt of urine. 2. Eneuresis 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 249 Give the bladder symptoms of Causticum. Paralysis of the bladder; involuntary urination while coughing; nocturnal eneuresis 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. 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 Catisticum has morning hoarseness, soreness under the sternum, and a cough relieved 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, Sulphur. How does the hoarseness of Carbo veg. compare? It is aggravated in the evening, being useful after ex- 250 ESSENTIALS OF posure to damp evening air, while Causticum is useful for hoarseness in dry, cold, severe winter weather. Compare also Eupatorium perf. with Caustium. 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 pains in the muscles; the parts upon which he lies be- come sore. Mention some drugs having a weakness or giving away of the ankles. Causticum, Sulphuric acid, Sulphur, Silicea. KALI CARBONICUM. 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 four 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. What are the female symptoms of Kali carbonicum ? Menses are too early and too profuse, and last too long; HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 251 there may be itching of the body during menstruation and a great deal of backache. Amenorrhoea, with back- ache. 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. 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 252 ESSENTIALS OF 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. 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. Give four indications for the use of Kali bichromicum in Diphtheria. 1. Yellow 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 253 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. Give indications for Kali permanganicum in Diphtheria Throat swollen inside and outside; the membrane is horribly offensive; throat cedematous, thin discharge from nose; foetor is the characteristic. 254 ESSENTIALS OF KALI MURIATICUM. 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 formula is KCIO3. Give the general sphere 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. 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 kerratitis 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 255 Give the ear symptoms of Kali muriaticum. Deafness from swelling of the eustachian tubes; prolif- erous catarrhal inflammation of the middle ear with thickening 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. In what respiratory affections has Kali muriaticum been used with success? In pneumonia for the exudation and hepatization and in pleurisy. KALI PHOSPHORICUM. 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 256 ESSENTIALS OF the condition known as neuraesthenia, 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. What mental diseases is it useful in ? Melancholia and mania; somnambulistic states, or any state where there is mental aberration; hallucinations and illusions, puerperal mania and delirium tremens. 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 Eneuresis 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 these same symptoms ? Rhus tox. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 257 KALI SULPHURICUM. Has Kali sulphuricum ever been used by Homoeopathic physicians ? Only since its introduction by Schiissler, as there are no regular provings of it. 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 without 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 spmptoms 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. 17 25* ESSENTIALS OF BORAX. What is Borax ? It is the Bi-borate of Soda. Give three grand characteristic uses of Borax. i. Where there is dread of downward motion. 2. Nursing sore mouth of children. 3. Copious, clear and albuminous leucorrhcea. 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. 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. 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 HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 259 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. 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 nervousness is said to be due to the electrical condition of the atmosphere acting on such patients. NATRUM MURIATICUM. 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. 260 ESSENTIALS OF 5. Violent thirst. 6. Aversion to bread. 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- atium. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 261 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 leucorrhcea, and especially is it use- ful in uterine troubles, accompanied by backache, which is relieved by laying 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. What are the skin symptoms of Natrum muriaticum ? It is a dry, scaly eruption, or a herpetic eruption of 262 ESSENTIALS 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 a falling of the hair and the brows. Eruptions on flexor surfaces. What drug has eruptions on the Extensor surfaces ? Kreasote. NATRUM PHOSPHORICUM. 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. 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 263 NATRUM SULPHURICUM. What is the common name of this drug ? Glauber's Salt. What is the general action of this 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. 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, accompanied with an irritable liver and flatulent colic, coming on in the morning after the patient gets up and moves about. 264 ESSENTIALS OF What are the sexual symptoms of Natrum sulphuricum ? It is one on 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 especi- ally 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. What is a special sycotic symptom of Natrum sulphuricum? Paranitium, inflammation and suppuration around roots of the nails, wrarts, etc. What is the spere 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. HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA. 265 Give some indications for the use of Cerium oxalate. Vomiting of pregnancy or vomiting that is reflex from intestinal or cerebral irritation, spasmodic in character. GLONOINE. 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. 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. 266 ESSENTIALS OF MATERIA MEDICA. Give symptons of Glonoine in Sunstroke. Face pale, full, round pulse, labored respiration, eyes fixed, cerebral vomiting, white tongue, sinking at the pit of the stomach. 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. 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 Homceopathi- 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 ? 2 68 HAHNEMANN'S EXAMINATION IN HOMOEOPATHY. "6. Why is it an abomination for the true physician to 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 salt., 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.'' INDEX. Abdominal Symptoms. Aeon..........35 Bell..........ioo Colch.........134 Crocus ...... 151 Natrum phos.....262 Natrum sulph. . . 264 Nux v.......85, 132 Podophyllum.....118 Verat........132 Abies canadensis.....127 Abies nigra......47, 127 Abscess. Bell........102, 244 Calc. sulph......242 Hepar...... . 244 Lach.........163 Merc.........211 Silicea.........246 Abuse of Coffee ... 81 Iron, Puis.......45 Acalypha Indica.....143 Acetic acid........187 Acids. Acetic.....*. . 187 Benzoic.......189 Carbolic.......189 Fluoric........181 Hydrocyanic.....187 Muriatic.......181 Nitric ... . . 182 Oxalic.......189 Phosphoric.....185 Picric........188 Salicylic.......188 Sulphuric......187 Tinctures of.....29 Aconitine ........34 Aconitum nap.......34 Actea racemosa......48 Spicata........50 Aesculus hip........149 Aethusa cynap.......124 After pains. Cimicifuga......49 Xanthoxyllum . . . .154 Agar, muse.........141 Agnus castus.......148 Ailanthus........149 Alcohol. Absolute.......28 Homoeopathic .... 28 Aletris far.........65 Alkaloids. Aeon. ........34 Agaricus.......141 Aloe..........135 Bell..........98 Cina .........62 Cinchona.......74 Cocculus.......147 Coffea........81 Digitalis......124 Helleborus......42 Hydrastis......38 Ignatia........87 Nux vom.......83 Opium........51 270 INDEX. Physostigma.....108 Podophyllum.....118 Secale...... 140 Stramonium . . . 103 Veratrum .... 131 Allium cepa .....136 Allopathy, Advantages of Homoeopathy over 26 Aloe...........135 Alstonia .... 90 Alternation........22 Arguments against . . 22 Alumina.........222 Ambergris........178 Ambra gris........178 Amenorrhcea, Aeon. ... 37 Ammonia.......227 Ammoniac, gum.....123 Ammonium. Carb.........228 Caust.........228 Mur..........229 Phos.........229 Picratum.......229 Amyl nitrite.......266 Anacardiacese.......in Anacardium or.......in Anacardium oc.......113 Anaemia. Calc. phos.......241 Ferr. acet.......231 Ferr. met.......230 Ferr. phos.......234 Anger, Bad Effect of ... . 60 Angina pect........266 Animal Kingdom.....158 Animal Poisons......158 Anisum stell........128 Anthracinum.......180 Antidotal Relation .... 20 Examples of.....21 Antidote to. Arnica.......59 Arsenic .......19° Bellad.........102 Castor oil.......143 China.......74 Coffee........81 Lead.........217 Mercury.....184, 208 Oleander.......95 Opium........52 Quinine.......74 Rhus tox.......113 Snake Poisons . . . . 16o Tobacco.......107 Antimony........197 Antimonium crud.....198 Tart..........199 Antipsoric Remedies ... 23 List of........23 Value of......24 Apis mellifica.......169 Apium virus.......169 Apium grav........123 Apocynaceae.......82 Apocynum can...... 94 Apomorphia.......52 Apoplexy, Opium.....52 Aralia rac.........150 Aranea diad........176 Argentum met.......214 Argentum nitr.......215 Arnica mont........57 Arsenic alb........ 189 Arsenic iod. ...... 194 Artemesia........66 Arum triph.......150 INDEX. 271 Asafoetida........123 Asarum.........150 Asparagus........134 Asthma. Ammoniac, gum . . .123 Ipec......... 80 Lobelia inf.......80 Natr. sulph......263 Stram........103 Atropia..........98 Attenuation.......31 Aurum..........213 Baccilinum........179 Backache. Aesculus.......149 Calc. fluor.......240 Cobalt........116 Kali phos.......256 Lycopod........139 Oxalic ac.......189 Nux vom.......86 Phosph........197 Rhus...... 116, 256 Zincum .......116 Badiaga.........169 Baptisia.........109 Baryta carb........227 Belladonna........98 Benzoic acid...... 189 Berberidacese.......117 Berberis vulgaris.....117 Biochemistry.......232 Bismuth.........215 Blood, China.......75 Boils. Arn..........59 Bell........102, 244 Calc. sulph.......242 Hepar....... 244 Lach.........163 Silicea..... 246 Bones. Asaf.........123 Aur..........214 Calc. fluor. . . . 239 Calc. phos...... 241 Fluor, acid......181 Stillingea.......143 Strontiana carb.....227 Borax..........258 Bovista..........139 Bright's Disease, Ars. . . . 192 Bromine.........205 Bryonia........ 66 Bufo rana.........165 Cactus grand........150 Cadmium sulph.....264 Caladium.........150 Calcarea. Acet..........239 Carb..........237 Fluor.........239 Iod..........239 Phos..........240 Sulph.........242 Calendula........58 Calomel........212 Camphora........151 Cannabis Ind.......144 Cannabis sativa..... 145 Cantharis.........173 Capsicum.........107 Carbo animalis .....225 Carbo veg.........224 Carbolic acid.......189 Carbuncle. 272 INDEX. Anthracin.......180 Ars..........193 Lach.........163 Rhus........117 Sil..........246 Tarentula cub. . . . 175 Carduus mar........66 Castoreum........159 Cataract, Phos......195 Catarrh. Ammon. carb. . 228 Ammon. mur.....229 Arsenic iod......194 Aurum........214 Bromine.......205 Cinnabaris......213 Elaps......165 Gels..........92 Hydras. .... 38, 210 Kali bi.....38, 210, 252 Kali hyd.......253 Merc...... 209 Natr. mur.......259 Puis........45, 210 Teucrium.......151 Verbascum......127 Wyethia hel......136 Caulophyllum......119 Causticum........247 Ceanothus........78 Cedron . .....149 Cellulitis rhus.......117 Centesimal scale .... 31 Cerium oxalate..... 265 Chamomilla.......60 Characteristics, grand. Aeon.........36 Alumina.......223 Anacard....... m Antimon. crud.....198 Ant. tart........J99 Apis.........I7<> Apoc. can.......94 Ammon........228 Arnica........58 Arsenicum......19° Artemesia......66 Aur.........213 Bell..........98 Borax........258 Bryonia.......67 Carbo veg.......224 Calc. carb.......237 Calc. phos.......240 Caust.........248 Cham.........60 Chelidon.......53 Cina.........62 Coffea........81 Colchicum......133 Colocynth..... 71 Dulcamara......106 Elaterium......72 Eupator. perf. .... 63 Ferr. met.......230 Ferr. phos.......233 Graph.........220 Hepar.........243 Ignatia........88 Ipecac........78 Iodine........206 Kali carb.......250 Bich........251 Mur........254 Lachesis.......161 Lilium tig.......134 Lycopod........137 Magnes. carb......234 INDEX. 273 Phos.......236 Mercurius......208 Muriatic ac..... 182 Natr. mur.......259 Nitr. ac........183 Nux vom...... 83 Phosph........194 Phosphoric acid . . . .185 Psorinum...... 178 Plumbum.......217 Puis..........44 Rhus tox.......113 Sanguinaria......55 Senecio........65 Sepia.........165 Staph.........40 Sulph.........200 Tabacum.......107 Taraxacum......65 Verat. alb.......131 Verat. vir.......133 Zincum ........ 219 Characteristic Symptoms . 17 Chelidonium maj......53 Chest Symptoms. Aeon.........37 Ars....... 192 Apis.........172 Ant. tart......80, 199 Ammon. c.......228 Bell..........101 Brom.........206 Bry..........69 Carbo veg.......225 Calc. carb.......238 Calc. phos.......242 Caust.........249 Chelid.........54 Ferr. phos.......234 Gelsem.........92 Ignatia........89 Ipecac.......79> J99 Kali bi........• 253 Carb........251 Mur. . . . . . . .255 Sulph.......257 Lye..........139 Myrtus communis . . .128 Natr. mur.......261 Sulph.......264 Phos........196, 249 Phosphoric ac.....186 Rhus.........115 Sang..........5& Silicea........246 Stannum.......216 Sulphur........203 Chlorine.........207 Chlorosis, Puis.......45 Calc. phos.......241 Chill, Caps,......10S Chimaphila........146 Chininum sulph......77 Cholera. Calc. carb.......238 Camphora.....132, 151 Carbo veg.......225 Cuprum.....132, 218 Secale........140 Veratrum.......131 Chorea. Agar.........141 Mygale.......175 Chronic Diseases, Doctrine of..........22 Cicuta vir.........122 Cina...........62 Cinnabaris........213 18 2J4 INDEX. Cinchona........ 73 Varieties of......73 Cinchonism .......74 Antidotes to......74 Cinnamomum.......64 Cimicifuga rac.......48 CistusCan......... . 151 Cleanliness in Pharmacy . . 27 Clematis erect.......50 Climacteric Troubles. Sang..........55 Lach. . . ......164 Cobalt..........116 Cocculus Ind........147 Coccus cacti........160 Codeine..........51 Coffea...........81 Colchicum........133 Cold in the Head. Allium, cepa......136 Arsen........84, 191 Camph.........151 Cyclamen.....46, 152 Elaps.........165 Gelsem.........92 Kali hyd........253 Lycop.........138 Mercur.....84, 191, 209 Natr. mur.......260 Nux vom......61, 84 Pulsat........ 45 Rumex........157 Sambucus.....61, 157 Sticta.........61 Colocynth.........71 Colic. Colocynth.......71 Cuprum........218 Dioscorea.......71 Magnesia phos.....236 Nux vom........85 Collinsonia........J5' Complementary relation . . 21 Example of......21 Compositae........57 Comocladia dent......113 Condition of Amelioration and Aggravation .... 18 Concordant Remedies ... 20 Conifera.........127 Conium mac........120 Constipation. Antimon."crud.......198 Ammon mur......229 Alumina......68, 223 Anacardium......112 Bryonia.......68, 86 Carbo veg.......86 Caust.........248 Graph.........221 Hydrastis.......39 Ignatia........89 Lye.........138 Magnesia, mur.....235 Natr. mur.......261 Nux vom......39, 86 Opium.......53, 86 Phosph.........195 Platinum.......216 Plumb.......53, 218 Sepia.........166 Silicea........246 Sulph.........202 Veratr.........132 Convallaria ........136 Convulsions. Cuprum........80 Hyos.........105 INDEX. 275 Hydrocy. ac......187 Copava........'. . 145 Cornus florida.......145 Corrallium rubr.......159 Cough. Ambra g....... . 179 Aralia........150 Bell..........244 Caust.......219, 249 Cuprum........219 Conium . . . 105, 121, 244 Drosera......63, 152 Eupatorium pref. ... 63 Hepar........244 Hydrocy. ac......187 Hyoscy......105, 122 Kali carb........251 Kali sulph.......257 Lach.........244 Laurocer........188 Magnes. phos......236 Nitr. ac........184 Opium........53 Phosph.........196 Rumex cr. .... 157,244 Sepia.........167 Spongia........169 Squilla........136 Sticta.........142 Verbascum......127 Crocus sat.........151 Crotalus hor........164 Croton tig.........142 Croup. Aeon..........244 Bromine.......205 Hepar....... . 244 Iodine........207 Spongia.....168, 244 Cryptogamae.......137 Cubebs..........145 Cucurbitaceae.......66 Cuprum met. .......218 Cuprum ars.........219 Curare..........90 Cyclamen ,........152 Debility. Cinchona.......75 Coculus........148 Muriatic ac......182 Phosphoric ac......185 Picric ac........188 Sulphuric ac......187 Decimal Scale......31 Defective Reaction, Reme- dies for.......178 Designation for Scales of At- tenuation ......33 Diarrhoea Aeon.......35. 235 Antim. crud.....198 Ars........76, 192 Apis.........17 • Argent, nitr......92 Aloes.......135. 202 Bell..........100 Bry........7°. 202 Capsic.........108 Calc. acet.......239 Calc. carb.......238 Calc. phos......241 Carbo v........225 Cham.........61 Chel..........54 China........76 Crot. tig. ... 73. I26, 142 Dulc..........106 Elat..........72 276 INDEX. Euphorb........243 Ferr. phos.......233 Ferr. met......76, 231 Gamboge ......153 Gelsem.........92 Gratiola........126 Hyoscy........105 Ipec..........79 Iris v.........152 Jatropha ....... 142 Kalibi. ........253 Lach..........163 Leptandra......126 Magnes. carb......235 Merc..........211 Natr. mur.......261 Natr. phos.......262 Natr. sulph......263 Nitr. ac........183 Nux vom. ,......86 Oleander.......95 Opium........92 Podo.......119, 202 Phos..........196 Phos. ac......76, 185 Puis...... ......47, 92 Rheum........156 Rhus.........115 Sulph.........202 Thuja.......130, 202 Verat. alb......92, 131 Diabetes, phos. ac.....186 Uranium nit......186 Differentiation between*— Aeon, and Caust. . . . 248 Aeon, and Gels. ... 36 Aeon, and Verat. vir. . 35 Aeon, and Millef. ... 64 Aeon, and Hepar, . . • 244 Aeon, and Bry.....69 Aeon, and Sulph. ... 203 Acetic ac. and Apis. . . 172 Actea rac. and Actea sp. 50 Arn. and Rhus.....58 Ailanthus and Rhus . .117 Allium cepa and Euph. 127 Alumina and Bry. . . Aloes and Collinsonia 80, 68 135 199 79 94 94 170 170 191 Ant. t. and Ipec. Ant. c. and Ipec. Apis and Apocyn Apis and Arsenic Apis and Bell. Apis and Rhus Ars. and Merc. Ars. and Nux . Ars. and Phos. Ars. and Rhus Ars. and Spigelia Arg. n. and Bismuth Bell, and Cinchona . Bell, and Sang. . Bell, and Hepar. . . Bell, and Lach.....102 Bell, and Stann. . . .102 Bell, and Stram.....103 Bell, and Glon.....265 Bapt. and Gels.....no Bapt. and Rhus . . . .110 Brom. and Iod.....206 Bry. and Rhus.....67 Calc. acet. and Phos. ac. 239 Calc. c. and Calc. phos. 241 Calc. c. and Nitr. ac. . 184 Calc. s. and Hepar . . . 242 Calc. s. and Sil. . . 242, 247 191 191 97 215 • 75 56 244 * The firts remedy alphabetically in the differentiation between two remedies appears in this index. INDEX. Camph. and Verat. . . 132 Cann. sat. and Canth. . 145 Capsicum and Spigelia. 97 Carbo veg. and Caust . 249 Carbo v. and Nux v. . . 86 Caul, and Cimicif. ... 49 Caust. and Eupator perf, 250 Caust. and Mag. c. . . 249 Caust. and Phos. . . . 249 Caust. and Rhus. . . .114 Caust. and Thuja . . .130 Cham, and Puis. ... 46 Cham, and Coffea ... 82 Cham, and Spigel ... 97 Cinchona and Phos. ac. 76 Clematis and Rhodod. 50 Chelidon, and Merc. . 54 Colchicum and Spigelia 97 Colocynth and Diosc. . 71 Conium and Hepar. . . 244 Conium and Hyosc. 105, 122 Conium and Phytol. . . 156 Crot. tig. and Elater. . 73 Crot. tig. and Gratiola . 126 Corall. r. and Mephitis. 159 Coccus c. and Kali bi. . 160 Cuprum and Verat. . .132 Cyclamen and Puis. 46, 152 Graphites and Lycopo- dium ........221 Graphites and Petro- leum ........222 Hamam. and Puis. . . 45 Hepar and Ignatia . . 243 Hepar and Lachesis . . 244 Hepar and Rumex . . 244 Hepar and Thuja . . . 243 Hepar and Spongia . . 244 277 Hydras, and Kali bi. . 38 Ign. and Phos. ac. . . . 186 Ipec. and Puis.....79 Kali bi. and Nux ... 85 Lach. and Stram. . . . 103 Lilium tig. and Sep. . 134 Menyanthes and Silicea. 245 Merc. v. and Merc. sol. 209 Merc, and Kali bi . . . 209 Merc, and Hepar . . .212 Merc, and Nux v. . . . 84 Min. ac. and Veg. ac. . 185 Natr. m. and Puis. . . 45 Nux and Puis.....87 Opium and Plumb. . . 53 Phos. and Sulphur . .196 Platina and Spigelia . . 97 Podo. and Sulphur . . 202 Spigelia and Verbascum 97 Ran. b. and Ran. sc . . 43 Differentiation of Remedies. 22 Digitalis........ 124 Dilirium, Bell.......99 Dilirium Tremens,Rannuc.b. 43 Diphtheria. Apis..........172 Ars..........191 Kali bich.......252 Kali permang.....253 Lac. can........160 Lach..........162 Merc, cyan.......211 Merc, prot.......210 Dilution.......• . 31 Dioscorea.........71 Dolichos.........no Dose. Aconitia.......34 Atropia........98 278 INDEX. Laudanum......51 Morphia.......51 Morphia sulph.....51 Opium........51 Paregoric.......51 Physostigmin.....108 Quinine........74 Dropsies. Apis.........172 Apocyn. cann.....94 Ars..........192 Acetic ac.....172, 187 Digitalis.....'. • 125 Drosera..........152 Drugs...........16 Dulcamara........105 Dynamization.......31 Dysentery. Aeon..........35 Aloes.........135 Ars..........192 Cantharis.......173 Caps......... 108 Merc, c........212 Ear Symptoms. Bell..........100 Caust.........248 Cham.........46 Ferr. phos.......233 Graphites.......221 Hydrastis......39 Kali mur........255 Lach..........161 Merc, dulc.......212 Phos..........195 Psorin.........177 Puis..........46 Silicea........245 Eczema, Ars........x93 Elaps cor.........l65 Elaterium........72 Elective Affinity......22 Epilepsy, Sil........246 Equisetum........!53 Ergot...........140 Ericaceae.........146 Erigeron.........64 Eryngium........124 Erysipelas. Apis.........172 Bell..........102 Canth.........173 Euphorbium off. . . . 143 Lach.........162 Rhus.........116 Stram.........103 Eserin..........108 Eupatorium perf. . . 63 Purp..........64 Euphorbiaceae.......142 Euphorbium off......143 Euphorbia cor.......143 Euphrasia.........126 Eye Symptoms. Alium cepa......127 Apis.........170 Argent, nit.......214 Aurum........213 Bell........91, 100 Caust.......114, 248 Canth.........173 Cinnabar.......213 Comocladia......113 Euphrasia...... 127 Ferr. phos......233 Gels........91, 114 Graph.........221 INDEX. 279 Hepar........243 Kalmia........114 Kalibi.........252 Mur...... 254 Sulph.......257 Magnes. phos......236 Merc. . . .....209 Cor........213 Natr. mur......260 Paris quad.......137 Phos..........195 Physostigma.....91 Puis..........46 Rhus.....91, 114, 170 Ruta..........154 Staph.........41 Silicea........245 Spigelia........96 Thuja........96 Face. Bapt..........109 Bell..........99 Sep..........166 Sulphur...... 201 Sulph. ac......187 Family relations.....21 Examples of.....21 Female Symptoms. Abies can........127 Aletris........65 Apis.........171 Alumina.......223 Bell..........101 Bry..........70 Calc. c.........238 Calc. fluor......239 Canth.........174 Cimicif.........49 Caul........49, 119 Caust.........249 Con..........121 Dulc..........106 Ferr. iod........231 Gels- • • •......93 Graphites.......222 Helonias......65 Kali c.........250 Lilium tig.......134 Magnesia carb.....249 Murex........167 Natr. mur.......261 Platin.........261 Puis. . ,.......47 Secale........140 Senecio aur......65 Sepia......134, 167 Sabin.........128 Stannum.......217 Staph.........40 Viburnum op......157 Xanthox.......154 Ferrum acet........231 phos........231 iod.........231 met.......230 Fevers. Aeon........37, 203 Apis.........173 Bell........99, 101 China.........77 Ferrum met......230 Gels..........93 Ignat.........89 Natr. mur.......261 Natr. sulph.......264 Nux v......... 87 28o INDEX. Phos..........197 Puis.........48 Sulph. . .......203 Veratr. vir.....35, 133 Fluoric acid ...... . . . 181 Flower's Solution.....189 Fluxion potencies.....31 Fundamental Principles of Homoeopathy.....14 Gangrene, Secale.....140 Gastralgia. Arg. nit........215 Bismuth ....... 215 Chel...........54 Gambogia........153 Gelsemium........90 Glands. Carbo an........225 Croton tig.......142 Cistus can.......151 Iod..........207 Lapis alb........247 Sil..........246 Glauber Salts.......263 Gleet, Sulph........203 Globules.........28 Glonoine.........265 Glossitis, Apis......171 Graphalium........72 Goitre. Iod.........207 Lapis alb.......247 Gonorrhoea. Arg. nitr........215 Cann. sat.......145 Canth.......145, 174 Copavia....... 145 Cubebs........145 Merc.........211 Merc, corr.......212 Thuja........130 Gout. Ammon. phos.....229 Colch.........134 Led...........146 Graphites......... 220 Gratiola ......... 126 Grindelia rob.......78 Grief. Ignatia .....88, 186 Phos. ac......88, 186 Grippe. Eupator perf......63 Sabadilla......133 Growing Pains...... 153 Guaiacum........153 Hahnemann.......13 Chemical Discovery . . 32 Doctrine of Chronic Dis- eases ........22 Examination in Homoe- opathy .......267 Highest Potencies ... 31 Works of...... 14 Halogens.........205 Hamamelis........154 Headache. Actea rac........49 Ant. cr........198 Apis.........170 Arg. nit........214 Aloes.........135 Bell. ... 56, 75, 99, 170 Bry..........68 Calc. phos.......240 Cann. ind.......145 Carbolic ac......q2 INDEX. 28l Cocc..........148 China........75 Cimicif........49 Coffea .......81, 89 Ferrum........230 Gelsem.......91, 148 Glonoine.......265 Hepar........243 Ignat........88, 243 Iodine........92 Ipec..........78 Iris..........152 Juglans cath. . . . 144, 148 Kali bi........251 Lach........161 Melilotus.......in Menyanthes.....245 Mercury.......92 Natr. carb.......259 Natr. mur.......260 Natr. sulph.......263 Nux vom......84, 107 Oleander.......95 Onosmodium.....148 Palladium......216 Paris quad.......137 Phellandrium.....122 Rhus.........114 Sanguin......■«■ . 56 Selenium.......204 Sepia.........166 Silicea........245 Spigelia.......96 Sulphur.......92 Theridion......175 Thuja.....89, 129, 243 Heart Symptoms. Aeon........36, 115 Actea rac.......115 Bell..........101 Cactus gr.......150 Convallaria......136 Digitalis.......125 Gelsem........92 Glonoine .......266 Kalmia . . . . 37, 115, 147 Lachesis ....... 163 Lycopus....... 154 Naja. trip.......164 Rhus.......37, H5 Spigelia.......96 Spongia...... . 169 Sulph.........203 Helonias.........65 Helleborus........42 Hemorrhage. Acalypha Ind......143 Aeon. .......64 Bovista........139 Carbo v........75 China........75 Cinnamomum.....64 Crocus ... ... 151 Erigeron.......64 Ipec..........80 Lach.........163 Millefol........64 Phos.........197 Sabina........i2g Secale........140 Trillium pend.....64 Ustillago.......139 Hemorrhoids. Aesculus.......149 Aloes.........135 Collinsonia . . . . 135, 151 Hamam........154 Nux v.........86 282 INDEX. Ratanhia.......149 Hepar..........243 High potencies......31 Hoarseness. Ammonium caust. . . 228 Carbo veg.......249 Caust........249 Eupator perf. .... 250 Graphites......249 Phosphorus......249 Selenium.......249 Sulphur.......249 Homoeopathy, definition of. 13 Advantages over Allo- pathy .......26 And Local Treatment . 18 And Palliation .... 20 And Surgery.....19 Principles of,.....14 Homoeopathic. Alcohol........28 Aggravations.....16 Pharmacy......27 Sources of rules of. 27 Prescription.....14 How to keep medicines . . 33 Hydrastis.........38 Eclectic, Use of ... . 39 Hydrocyanic acid.....187 Hydrocephalus Hell. . . 42 Hydrophobinum.....179 Hydrocotyle Asiatica . . .124 Hydrogenoid constitution, 129, 176 Hyoscyamus nig......104 Hypericum........154 Hysteria. Asa..........123 Castoreum......159 Ign..........m Nux mosch......'55 Moschus.......x58 Tarentula Hisp.....175 Valeriana.......T59 Ignatia..........87 Indigestion from fat food . 46 Influenza. Eupator perf......63 Sabadilla.......133 Inimical relation.....21 Examples of.....21 Injuries. Arn........58, 115 Calendula......58 Hypericum . . . . 58, 154 Ledum........146 Rhus.......58, 115 Ruta.........154 Staphisagria.....58 Symphytum.....59 Intermittent fever. Alstonia.......90 Ammon. pic......229 Ars..........193 Capsicum.......108 China........76 Chinim. sulph.....77 Cornus florida .... 77 Eupatorium perf. ... 63 Ferrum met......230 Gelsem........93 Ipecac........ 77 Natr. mur.......261 Nux vom.......87 Quinine.......77 Rhus.........116 Intercostal rheumatism. Ranunc. b.......43 INDEX. 283 Iodine..........206 Irritability,remedies having, 81 Ipecac..........78 Iris vers.........152 Iritis, Merc, protiod. . . 210 Isopathy.........ig Examples of.....19 Jatropha.........142 Juglandaceae.......144 Juglans cathartica.....144 Kalmia lat.........146 Kali bich.....: . . . 251 Brom.........253 Carb..........250 Hydr.........253 Mur..........254 Permang. . „.....253 Phos..........255 Sulph.........257 Kidney Symptoms. Berb. v.......118 Phos. . ......196 Kreasote. Teeth........41 Skin.........262 Labor. Bell..........101 Caul..........120 Cham.........62 Gels..........93 Secale........140 Lac caninum.......160 Lachesis.........161 Lapis albus........247 Laryngitis. Arg. met........215 Arum triph......150 Hepar........244 Phos.........196 Spongia.......168 Laucrocerasus......154 Laudanum........51 Lead Colic. Natr. sulph......264 Plumbum.......217 Ledum..........146 Leguminose.......108 Leptandra........126 Leucorrhcea. Borax........258 Hydras........39 Natr. mur.......261 Puis....... . . 47 Liliaceae.........130 Lilium tig.........134 Lithium carb........227 Liver Symptoms. Berb. v........118 Bry..........70 Carbo v........225 Carduus mar......66 Chelidon.......53 Digital.........125 Iris.........152 Juglans canth.....144 Kali bich.......252 Lept..........126 Magnes. mur......235 Mercurins......211 Myrica........66 Natr. sulph......263 Nux vom.......85 Podo.........119 Phosph........195 Sulph.........202 Tarax........65 284 INDEX. Yucca........143 Lobelia inflata......80 Local Treatment.....18 Locomotor Ataxia,Alumina, 223 Loganaceae........82 Lumbago. Calc. fluor.......240 Rhus.........116 Lycopodium.......137 Lycopus.........154 Lyssin..........179 Magnesia. Carb..........234 Mur..........225 Phos..........236 Mancinella........144 Magendie's Solution ... 51 Marasmus. Calc. phos.......241 Iod..........206 Magnes carb......235 Mastitis. Bry.........156 Phytol.........156 Masturbation, Bufo . . . .165 Materia Medica......16 Measles. Bry..........70 Gels..........94 Medicinal Substance ... 28 Vehicles, Names of . . 27 Medorrhinum.......180 Melilotus alb........in Menses. Canth.........174 Caust.........249 Lach.........165 Magnes. c.......249 Puis..........47 Sepia.........l67 Menses Suppressed, Aeon. . 37 Mental Symptoms. Aeon.........36 Aur..........213 Ambra g........178 Anac.........112 Ant. cr........198 Apis.........170 Ars..........190 Bell.........99 Bry........60, 68 Cannab. Ind......144 Calc. c.........237 Caust.........248 Coloc.........71 Cina.........62 Cimicif........49 Cham.........60 Con..........131 Dig.........125 Gelsem........91 Glonoine.......265 Graph.........220 Hyoscy........104 Ign..... .... 88 Kali phos.......257 Lach.......103, 161 ^yc..........137 Natr. m......45, 260 Natr. c.........259 Nux vom.......83 Phos..........194 Plat..........216 Puls..........45 Sepia.........t66 Silicea........245 staph........45, 60 INDEX. 285 Stram.........103 Sulph.........201 Thuja........129 Verat. alb.......131 Mental Symptoms, Import- ance of........15 Menyanthes........245 Mephitis put....... 159 Mercurialism.......208 Mercurius....... . 207 Biniod....... 210 Corr..........212 Cyan.........211 Dulc..........212 Precip. rub. . . . . 208 Proto iod.....210, 211 Sol..........207 Sulphate.......208 Sulphide.......213 Viv....... . 207 Mercury, Antidotes to . . 208 Mezereum........154 Milk Fever. Bry........70 Croton tig.......156 Phellandrium . .122 Puis..........48 Ricinis communis . . .143 Urtica u........146 Millefolium ... ... 64 Mineral Kingdom.....181 Mineral Salts, Preparation of 32 Morphine.......51 Moschus........158 Momordica balsam .... 73 Mother Tinctures.....29 Mouth Borax........268 Bry..........258 Merc......210, 258 Mullein oil........127 Murex purp........167 Muriatic acid.......181 Mygale las.........175 Myrica..........66 Myrtus communis.....128 Naja trip.........164 Nasal Symptoms. Allium cepa......136 Arum.........150 Cyclamen.......152 Cham.........61 Hydras........38 Lach....... 162 Lye..........138 Nitr. ac........183 Nux vom.......61 Phos..........195 Sambucus......61 Sang.........55 Sticta........142 Sulphur.......201 Natrum carb........258 Mur..........259 Phos........ 262 Sulph.........263 Nausea. Cocc.......148 Nervous Symptoms. Agar..........141 Apium. grav......123 Artemesia......66 Asafcet.........123 Asarum.......150 Bell..........102 Curare....... 90 Dulc..........106 Gelsem........93 286 INDEX. Mag. ph........237 Piper methys......82 Staph.........40 Neuralgia. Aeon..........35 Arsenic........191 Allium cepa......136 • Bell..........102 Caps..........97 Cedron........149 Cham.........97 China.........77 Colch.........97 Magnes. phos.....236 Mezer.........155 Platina........97 Spigelia..... -97 Stannum .... 102, 216 Thuja........129 Verbascum......97 Neurasthenia Picric ac. . .188 Nitric aeid........182 Nosodes.........177 Definition of.....16 Some of the Principal . 16 Nuphar luteum......155 Nux juglans.......96 Moschata.......155 Vomica........83 Nymphomania. Canth.........174 Hyosc.........105 CEdema of Glottis.....171 CEnanthe croc.......122 Oleander........95 Onosmodium.......148 Ophidians........160 Opium..........50 Optic nerve atrophy, Phos., 195 Orchitis. Clem..........50 Hamam........J54 Puis..........47 Rhodod.......50, H7 Spongia.......168 Ovarian Colic, Coloc. ... 71 Diseases, Apis.....171 Lach.....163 Oxalic acid........189 Paeonia..........222 Palladium ,........216 Palliatives........20 Palliation and Homoeopathy 20 Palliatives, Chief.....20 Papaveraceae.......50 Paralysis. Aeon..........248 Caust.........248 Lye..........139 Plumb.........217 Paregoric.........51 Pareira brav........148 Paris quad.........137 Pellets..........28 Permanganate of Potash . . 253 Petroleum........226 Petroselinum.......122 Pharmacy.......27 Some Rules of .... 27 Distinguishing features of Homoeopathic . . 27 Pharmacodynamics .... 24 Pharmacology......24 Phellandrium.......122 Phosphorus........194 Phosph. ac.........185 INDEX. 287 Phthisis. Calc. c.........r84 Calc. phos.......242 Nitric acid......184 Phellandrium.....122 Sanguin........56 Spongia.......t69 Theridion......176 Physostigma ......ro8 Phytolacca.......155 Physiological Action of drugs.......25 Picric acid ........188 Picrotoxin........147 Pinus sylv..... . . 130 Piper methysticum ... 82 Pix liquida........128 Platina..........215 Placebo........ 19 Pleurisy, Bry........68 Plumbum ........217 Pneumonia. Aeon.........69 Bry..........69 Dig..........125 Iod..........207 Kali mur........255 Lach.........162 Lye..........139 Phos........69, 196 Sang.........56 Podophyllum.......118 Poisoning by. Ars..........190 Lead.........217 Mercury.......208 Opium......, . 52 Polychrest........21 Potency.........31 Fluxion.......31 High.........31 Potentizing.......31 Potashes........247 Pregnancy, Puis......47 Prescribing Homoeopathic- ally ........14 Physiologically .... 25 Principles of Homoeopathy. 14 Prophylactics.......19 Provings. Definition of.....15 Value of......[5 Psora, Definition of ... . 23 Psorinum.........177 Psoric Symptoms.....24 Pulsatilla. Nigricans.......44 Nuttallina......44 Quinine........74, 77 Ranunculaceie ...... 34 Ranunculus bulb.....42 Ranunculus scler.....43 Ratanhia . ......149 Relations of Drugs .... 20 Rheumatism. Actea rac......• 50 Actea spic......50 Arn..........59 Bell..........101 Benz. ac......69, r8g Bry.........69 Caust.........250 Caul.......69, 120 Colch........69, 134 Cham.........61 Ferr. met......57, 231 288 INDEX. Ferr. phos.......234 Guaiacum......153 Kalmia........146 Kali sulph.......257 Lithium carb......227 Magnesia carb.....57 Medorrhinum . 180 Nux vom.......86 Puis....... 48, 69 Ranunc. bulb.....43 Rhod.........147 Rhus..... .115 Ruta.........154 Sang.......57, 231 Rheumatism, Shifting ... 48 Rheum.........156 Rhododendron......147 Rhus tox.........113 Varieties of......113 Ricinus communis.....143 Ringworm. Sepia.........167 Tellurium .167 Robinia.........in Rubiaceae ........73 Rumex crisp........157 Ruta. grav.........154 Sabadilla.........133 Sabina..... . . 128 Saccharum lactis .... 28 Salicylic acid.....188 Sambucus........157 Sanguinaria Can......55 Santonine........62 Sarsaparilla........157 Scalp, sulph. . . ... 201 Scarlet Fever. Ailan......117, 149 Bell..........IOZ Lach.........l64 Rhus..... ... 117 Zinc..........22° Sciatica. 0 Ammon. mur.....72 Coloc........72 Gnaphalium......72 Kali bich.......72 Kali hyd........72 Phytolacca......72 Scrofula. Calc. carb.......237 Iod..........206 Sulph.........203 Scrofulariacea;......124 Seasickness. Cocc.........148 Petrol.........226 Secale corn........140 Selection of Remedy ... 14 Selenium.........204 Senecio aur........65 Senega..........157 Sepia...........165 Sexual Organs. Agnus c....... 148 Apis.........171 Arg. nitr.......215 Bufo..........165 Caladium.......150 Canth.........174 Con.........121 Eryngium.....124 Gels..........93 Lye..........139 Natr. s.........264 Nuphar. lut......155 Nux vom.......86 INDEX. 280 Phos. ac........186 Phosphorus.....196 Picric ac.......188 Puis..........47 Selenium.......204 Staphis........40 Sepia.........167 Thuja.........130 Similia Similibus Curantur, Meaning of......13 Silicea..........245 Skin Symptoms. Anac........41, 112 Ant. cr. . .......199 Ant. t.........200 Apis..........172 Arn........... 59 Ars..........193 Bell........99, 101 Calc. c.......238 Canthar........174 Cicuta........122 Comocladia......113 Dolichos.......no Dulc..........106 Euphorbium off. . . .143 Fluor ac........181 Graph.....96, 220, 222 Hep..........244 Hydrocotyle.....124 Kali brom.......253 Kreasote.......262 Lycopod........220 Mancinella . . . . . .144 Mez,.....41, 155, 220 Natr. m........261 Nux juglans.....96 Oleander.......95 Petrol.........222 Pix. liq........128 Psorin.........177 Ranunc. b.......43 Ranunc. scler.....44 Rhus tox........116 Sarsaparilla..... 157 Sepia.........167 Silicea........246 Staph.........41 Sulph.......201, 204 Terebinth.......172 Urtica. u.....145, 172 Vinca minor.....95 Viola tricolor . . . 96, 157 Sleep. Ferr phos.......234 Nux.........87 Pulsatilla ....... 87 Sulphur........204^ Sleeplessness. Ambra g........178 Coffea....... S2 Sleeplessness of Children. Bell.........61 Cham.........60 Cypripedium......61 Hyoscy........105 Snake Poisons.......160 Solanaceae........98 Sources of Hom. Mat. Med. 16 Spasms. Cicuta.........122 Cuprum........219 Ignat.........90 Magnesia phos.....236 Spasm of Glottis, Chlor. . . 207 Spleen Enlarged, Quinine . 77 Ceanothus ...... 78 Grindelia rob.....78 19 29° INDEX. Spider Poisons......174 Spigelia.........96 Spinal Irritation. Agar..........14, Chinin. sulph.....77 Physostigma.....rog Zinc..........220 Spongia..........r68 Squilla..........136 Stannum.........216 Staphisagria........39 Stibium..........197 Sticta pulm........141 Stillingea.........143 Stomach Symptoms. Abies can.......128 Abies nig. . . . 47, 85, 128 Anacard......54, 112 Ant. cr.......79, 198 Ar"..........59 Ars..........192 Arg. n.........214 Asa..........123 Alumina.......223 Bell..........100 Bismuth ...... 215 Bry..........68 Calc. c.........237 Calc. phos.......240 Carb. v.....46, 64, 224 Carbolic ac.......189 Chelidon......54, 112 China.........75 Colch.......133, 166 Cyclam........152 Ferr. met.......230 Graph.....54, 112, 221 Hep..........244 Hydras.........38 Ignat.......\f>, 89, 107 Ipec.......4', 37, 79 Iris..........152 Kali hi.......85, 253 Carb........251 Mur.......255 Kreasote.......85 Lye.......76, 85, 138 Natr. c.........259 Mur........261 Phos........262 Nux mosch.....85, 155 Nux v.........84 Moschus.......159 Petrol.....54, 112, 226 Phos..........195 Puis.........46, 79 Robinia........m Salicylic acid.....188 Sepia.....79, 107, r66 Staph........41, 79 Sulphur.......202 Sulph. ac.......1S7 Tabacum.....79, 107 Thuja........(6 Stools. Sour.........156 Undigested......76 Stramonium.......io^ Strontium........227 Strychnia........S3, 87 Succussion........31 Sugar of Milk.......28 Sulphur.........200 Sulphuric acid......j$j Sumbul..........I2, Sunstroke, Glon..........26- N"atl". C.........25q INDEX. 291 Suppression of Menses, Aeon. of Milk, Cham..... of Urine, Stram. . . . Surgery and Homoeopathy. Swellings, Bell....... Swelled Testicles, Puis. . Sycosis.......... Sycotic Symptoms .... Symphytum....... Symptoms....... Division of...... Clinical........ Value of..... Characteristic..... Essential Features of . Generic ....... Objective....... Pathognomonic .... Pathogenetic..... Psoric........ Subjective...... Sycotic........ Symptomatology of Mat. Med. Pura..... of Chronic Diseases . . Syphilinum........ Syphilis. Merc. ...... Merc, protiod..... Nitr. ac........ Stillingia....... Tablets.......... Tabacum......... Taraxacum........ Tarentula Cubensis .... Tarentula Hispana .... Tartar emetic....... Taste, Nux........ Teeth. 37 62 104 19 102 47 24 24 59 16 17 17 17 17 18 17 17 17 17 24 17 25 18 18 179 211 211 183 143 30 106 65 175 175 199 84 Calc. phos.......24U Cham.........82 Coffea........82 Kreasote.......41 Magnes. carb......234 Merc.........210 Silicea........245 Staph......... 41 Tellurium........167 Temperament. Aeon........36 Am. c.........229 Am. m......... 229 Baryta c........ 227 Brom.........205 Con..........121 Iodine........205 Nux vom.......83 Spongia.......169 Sulph........ '.. 200 Terebinth.........128 Tests for Medicines . . . . 33 Teucrium inarum ver. . . .151 Therapeutics, Definition of, 16 Theridion ........175 Thirst. Ars..........68 Bry..........68 China........68 Throat. ^Esculus.......149 Ammon. caust.....228 Arg nit.......244 Baptis.........no Bell..........100 Canth.........173 Caps.......... , 108 Caust.........248 Ferr. phos...... 233 292 INDEX. Gelsem........92 Guaiac.........153 Hep..........243 Ignatia........89 Kali bi........252 Kali mur.......255 Lac. can........160 Lach.........162 Lye..........138 Merc, biniod......210 Corr........212 ! Cyan.......211 Sol........210 | Protiod......210 j Vivus......210 Natr. mur.......261 Nitr. ac..... 183, 244 Nux vom.......84 Phytol.........155 Rhus.........114 Senega........157 Sulph. ac.......187 Wyethia hel......136 Thuja..........128 Tinctures. Domestic.......30 Imported.......30 Mother........29 of Acids. 29 Arsenic......29 Phosphorus .... 30 Strength of......28 Tinctures of Arnica .... 57 Tissue Remedies . . . 232 Tobacco.........106 Troubles from . . . .107 Tongue. Apis.........171 Ars......., . . 191 Bell..........1GO Lach....... • l62 Merc.........21° Nat. in.........260 Natr. phos.......262 Natr. sulph......263 Rhus.........114 Tonsillitis. Baryta c........227 Hepar.......• 243 Calc. iod........239 Calc. sulph......242 Guaiac.........153 Merc, sol.......211 Silicea.....242, 246 Totality of Symptoms, Im- portance of.....15 Meaning of......14 Trillium pend.......64 Triturations.......30 Tuberculinum......179 Tuberculosis. Ars. iod........194 Sulph.........203 Tumors. Calc. fluor. ... 156, 240 Conium .... 121, 156 Phytolacca......156 Silicea........156 Typhoid Fever. Arn..........59 Ars..........193 Bapt..........IIO Bry..........67 Gels..........94 Homoeopathic Method in.........25 Kali phos.......256 Mur. ac........182 INDEX. *93 Nitr. ac........184 Opium........53 Physiological Method in.........25 Rhus......no, 116 Ulceration. Hydras........38 Kali bi.........209 Merc........209 Nitr. ac........183 Umbelliferae........120 Undigested Stools.....76 Uranium Nitricum . . . .186 Urticaceae.........144 Urtica urens........145 Urinary Symptoms. Apis..........171 Asparagus.......134 Bell..........101 Benz. ac........189 Berb. v........118 Caust.........249 Canth........" . 174 Chimaphila......146 Copava........145 Cubebs........145 Digital........125 Equisetum......153 Eupator. purp. ... 64 Ferrum ph.......233 Gels..........153 Ignatia.......89 Kali phos.......256 Lycopod........138 Magnes mur......235 Natrum mur......261 Nitr. ac........183 Nux vom.......86 Pareira brav......148 Petroselinum.....122 Sepia.........166 Stram.........104 Terebinth......128 Verbascum thap. . . 127 Ustilago.........139 Vaccination, Bad Effects of, Kali m.......129, 247 Silicea......129, 247 Thuja . . . . . .129, 247 Valeriana.........159 Varicose Veins. Calc. fluor......239 Hamam.......45, 154 Puis..........45 Vegetable Kingdom .... 34 Veratrum alb........131 Veratrum vir. ......132 Verbascum thap......127 Vertigo. 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