Pulsatilla Pratensis
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General EN
Cantharides,
Rhus.
Colcliicum.
China. Ipecacuanha,
ANACARDIUM.
Nux voniicn. Pulsatilla.
Silicea.
AURUM.
Ehus.
Sepia.
Silicea.
Silicea.
Rhus.
Stramonmm. Sulphur.
BORAS.
Sepia.
Natrum carb.
Sepia.
Natr. mur.
Rhus.
Ipecacuanha. Lachesis.
CARBO ANIM.
Mercurius. ^atr. muriat.
XXVI
Bcpia.
LIST OF
CHINA.
Sulphur. Yeratrum.
THE CO:^PARED REISIEDIES.
CTJPR"cnvi.
COLCHICUM.
Bhus.
Sepia,
COLOCYNTHIS.
China. _
KALI CARBON.
Yeratrum.
Arsenicum. Lycopodium.
EEPAR S. C.
Kitr. acid.
Phosphor, acid.
Rhus.
Rhus.
LTCOPODIUM.
Sepia.
Silicea.
Sepia.
MERCURHrS.
Argentum.
Asa fcetida,
Rhus.
Thuya
MOSCHUS.
Sepia.
Rhus.
LIST OP THE COMPARED REMEDIES.
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NUX VOMICA.
Arr'nitnni.
Aunmi.
A::aritus.
Baryta.
Arnica.
Ignatia.
Rhus.
Nitric, acid.
Stramon.
Sepia.
Asa feet.
Rhus.
^Magn. mur.
Nux mosch
Rhus.
SEPIA.
SPONGIA.
Bryonia.
Phosphor. Pulsatilla.
STANNUM.
Lycopodium.
Rhus.
Valeriana. Veratrum.
SULPHUR ACID. Phosplior.
Sepia. Sulphur.
THUYA.
Cannabis.
Clematis. IMercuvius. Mezereum. Natr. mur. Kitr. acid. Petroleum.
Staphisagi-ia.
Left filde, particularly lower left and upper
right side. Sanguineous apoplexy — Thirst during all
stages of the fever. Pulse often quicker than the beat of heart,
rarely the opposite; most frequently quick,
full, and hard. Itching generally unchanged by scratching. Sleeplessness predominant after midnight . Complaints predominant on the upper lip,
on the soft palate, in ihe upper part of
chest, on the fore-arm, in the palm of
hand, on the patella.
Bight side, particularly loicer rigid and
upper left side. Nervous apoplexy — Thirst only during and
before the heat, more rarely after the heat Pulse frequently suppressed, with strong beat
of heart ; generally quick, small and weak.
Itching changed or aggravated by scratching.
Sleeplessness before midnight.
Complaints predominant on the under lip, on the roof of the mouth, in the lower part of chest, on the upper arm, on the back of hand, and in the hollow of the knee.
Maliciousness — Irritable mood .... Good-naturedness — Gentleness — Indiffer- ence — Embarrassment — Amativeness — Greediness. Ailments following fright, anger or vexa- Ailments following mortification, grief or
tion, with vehemence. excessive joy.
Ecstasies Sometimes weakness of reasoning powers.
Eyes protruding Eyes sunken.
Pupils most fretjuently dilated Pupils most frequently contracted.
Optical illusions in black or dark colors. . Optical illusions in bright colors.
Acute, sensitive smell ♦ , Predominant loss of smell.
Saliva predominantly decreased .... Saliva most frequently increased. Nausea in oesophagus or stomach, less Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
frequently in throat. Retention of urine more frequent than in- Incontinence more frequent than retention
continence. of urine.
Catamenia frequently of too long duration. Catamenia most frequently of too short du- ration. Cough generally dry Cough most frequently with expectoration.
Aggravation from evening until morning . Aggravation from noon until midnight.
Better in the dark Better or worse in the dark.
Worse while in a perspiration, better after it. Worse during and after perspiring.
Worse when swallowing Worse or better when swallowing. "
Better from eructation Most frequently aggravated by eructation.
TV^orse or better from cold (resp. warm) Predominantly better from cold and worse diet. from warm diet.
Worse when rising from bed Better or icorse when rising from bed.
Worse when rising from a seat .... Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse or better from motion (resp. rest.) . Worse when resting and in the beginning
of motion, better during continued and moderate motion.
Worse when looking down Worse when looking up.
Prevalently worse --— - "^--^.^ --^-^ — -— -^ Prevalently better
From cold, jrrowing cold, during cold dry weather, when opening the eves, on inspiration, from tying
the clothes tight, from bodily exertion, when lifting or resting the diseased limb on something, when
lying on the painful side, and when rising from bed.
Predomln. better ^ -^^- — — —--_ Predomin. 'worse
From warmth, from growing warm, in warm, moist air, when closing the eyes, on expiration, from
loosening the clothes, when sitting, letting the diseased limb hang down, and when lying on the nn-
painful side, after perspiration, and from eructation.
Aversion to the open air Desire for the open air.
Pulse generally unaltered, but when changed, Pulse most freciueutly quick, small and continuously accelerated. weak, particularly in the evening.
Sweat on lower part of body Chill on lower part of body.
Thirst not constant; thirst during hot stage. Thirst only during hot stage.
Sweat, without thirst*
Mood irritable, malicious — Xeither uncon- sciousness nor delirium — No apoplexy.
Optical illusions in dark colors
Catamenia too soon and profuse ....
Expectoration night and morning . . .
Complaints predom. in fore-arm and in the palm of the hand.
Mood changing: gentle, sad, greedy — Apo- plexy— Rarely delirium or unconscious- ness— Ailments after excessive joy, fright or vexation with fright, dread or fear.
Optical illusions in bright colors.
Catamenia too late and scanty, rarely pro- fuse; suppressed.
Expectoration, morning and during the day.
Complaints predom, in upper arm and on the back of the hand.
RE>nssiON of complaints in the after- noon.
Worse or better from light
"Worse when taking a deep breath . . .
Predom. worse when lying on the back; better when lying on the side.
Nearly always aggrav. after rising from bed.
Better when bending or moving the dis- eased part.
Aggravation afternoon and evening, after
sunset, till midnight. Worse from light ; better in the dark. Better or worse when taking a deep breath. Most frequently better when lying on the
back ; worse when lying on the side. Improved oftener than aggrav. after rising
from bed. Better or worse when bending or moving
the diseased part.
Predomin. TTorse
Predomin. better
In the open air f, on inspiration, lifting or resting the diseased limb, lying on the right side, lying on the painful side, and after rising from bed.
Predomin. better
Predomin. frorse
In the room, on expiration, letting the diseased limb hang down, lying on left side, lying on the unpainfol side, after lying down generally, in bed, during sleep, and from rubbing the diseased part.
N. B. Amm. mur. has not the over-sensitiveness to pain of the Pulsatilla-patient.
* Amm. mnr., like China, has the most thirst between the different stages of the fever ; Pulsatilla also has much thirst between the chill and heat, bat less between the beat and sweat, and none at all after the sweating stage, t From " wallung in the opea air," both remedies have predom. improvement.
Left side predom.; part ioularly the Zou'er Eight side; particularly lower right aud
left and upper right side. upper left side.
Pulse often uDchanged ; very unequal . . Pulse generally quick ; small and weak.
Sleeplessness after midnight Sleeplessness before midnight.
Mood sentimental, (particularly in the moon- light.)
Mental excitability — Ecstasies — Imbecility — Consequences of disappointed love.
Complaints oftener on the inner than ex- ternal nose. Complaints of the upper lip predom. . . Thirst not constant.
Heat increased by motion Disgust for food . . . Urine frequent, but scanty
Catamenia too profuse, or suppressed by having been over-heated.
Dry coryza
Irritation to cough is felt in abdomen . .
Cough generally dry; when there is expec- toration, it appears particularly in the morning.
Mood changing; fear; irritability; calm sadness of gentle dispositions ; greediness.
Absent-mindedness — Melanchoh^ — Uncon- sciousness— Ailments from fright, joy, mortification, grief, or from vexation with dread or fear.
Complaints oftener on the external than inner nose.
Complaints of the under lip predom.
Thirst almost only during the fever, but sometimes before the chill, between chill and fever, and between fever and sweat.
Heat abated by motion.
Ravenous hunger.
Urine infrequent and scanty, often with in- efficient urging to urinute.
Catamenia oftener too weak than profuse : suppressed from getting wet feet, with painful, vain urging to urinate.
Fluent coryza (particularly of the right side") more frequent than stoppage of nose.
Irritation for cough is felt in pit of sto- mach. Raue.
Cough, most frequently with expectoration, which is loosened in the morning and during the day.
Aggravation of symptoms at all thnes of Aggravation from noon till midnight.
the day and night.
Complaints predom. in upper part of chest. Complaints predom. in lower part of chest.
Complaints from moonlight Complaints before a thunder-storm.
Ailments from sting of insects, or from Ailments from copper-vapors, Sulphur or
Arsenic. Cinchona.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
■From vinegar and sour things in general, from cold diet and drinking water, from bathing and washing, from moistening the diseased part, uncovering, lilting or stretching out the diseased part, lying on the painful side, and from pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin. \TOrse
From warm diet, rubbing and scratching, wrapping up warm, from letting the diseased limb bang down as well as drawing it up, and when lying on the unpainful side.
Antimon. crud. Sulphur.
Tnelination for the open air Aversion to the open air.
Painful eruptions — External parts turn Painless eruptions — Parts naturally red black. grow white.
No paralysis of the limbs Paraly.sis of the limbs.
Pulse often unchanged ; very unequal . . Pulse often accelerated and hard, sometimes
intermitting or imperceptible. Chill increased in the warm room. . . . Chill abating in the warm room. Heat or sweat, with avei'siou to uncover . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover. Thirst not constant Thirst mostly during heat; during the chill
most frequently no thirst. Somnolence predom Sleeplessness predom., particularly before
midniffht.
Mood distrustful; sentimental, particularly Mood changing; serious, solemn, indif- in the moonlight ; amorous. ferent, gentle, depressed, vexed and irri-
tated.
Consequences of disappointed love . . . Consequences of hearing bad news, shame,
mortification, or of vexation with fright or fear.
Mental excitability — Ecstasies Difficult comprehension — Absent-minded-
» ness — Fancies — Mental dullness — In-
sanity— Unconsciousness.
Imbecility more frequent than insanity . . Insanity more frequent than imbecihty.
Saliva predom. increased Saliva most frequently lessened.
Bitter vomit Predom. sour vomit.
Urine frequent, but scanty Urine frequent, but scanty ; sometimes,
however, profuse.
Sediment red Sediment u7u'/e or red.
Expectoration; in the morning .... Expectoration not constant; in the morn- ing and during the day, more rarely at niffht.
RE>nssiON of complaints undecided . . . Re^hssiox in the afternoon and before
midnight. Predom. better after rising from bed . . Worse or better after rising from bed.
Worse from eructation Almost always improved by eructation.
Worse from the heat of the sun .... Worse from snowy air. Ailments from sting of insects, or from Ailments from abuse of metallic prepara- Arsenic. tions: Xitric acid, Jod., Sepia, Rhus, or
Cinchona.
Predomin. ^cvorse ^ — - — -^^^ "" — ~-. Predomin. better
From eructation, external pressure, and from uncovering.
Predomin. better --— — '■""— ^"~-- — ^"^ — --, Predomin. Tvorse
From ■wrapping up, and from 'wallcing in the open air*.
N. B. ^''e very rarely find with Sulphur the over-sensitiveness to pain of the Antimon. -patient ; on the other hand, Antimony has not the sensation of numbness in suffering parts of the Sulphur-patient.
* Both rfmedies generally have impr.iveraont of com-laint? ' in fh". np^n nir:" the Antimony complaints are aggrav. by the heat of stoves, and Salphar symptoms are predominantly improved by it, while tne latter are aggravated in crowded rooms.
Antimon. tart. Pulsatilla.
Predoin. left side, particularly lower left Right side, particularly lower right and
and upper right Me. upper left side.
Haemorrhages bright-red — Disposition to Ilajoiorrhages dark — Dryness of the skin.
perspire easily.
Perspiration on the suffering part . . . Heat on the suffering part.
During all stages of the fever: pulse quick, Pulse accelerated, small and weak, — rarely
full, strong; at times trembling when it slow.
abates, often slow and weak.
Thirst between hot and sweating stage . . Thirst, particularly between chill and heat ;
not so often between heat and sweat.
Heat increased by motion Heat al)ated by motion.
Pressure-pains from outside inward . . . Pressing from inside outward.
Hypochondriasis, with inclin. to violence . Hypochondriasis with calm sadness.
Hopelessness — Indolence Changing mood — Fear — Indifference.
Mental dulness — Imbecility Hastiness — Calm sadness of gentle disposi- tions — Distrust — Amativeness — Greedi- ness.
No delirium Absent-mindedness — Fancies — Melanch- oly.
Consequences of vexation Consequences of fright, joy, mortification,
grief, or of vexation with fear or reserved displeasure.
Diphtheritis with plastic exudations . . Catarrhal croup in the fauces.
Respiration with great rattling of mucus . Respiration generally without rattling of
mucus, but with a dry sound.
Short gasping inspirations and long slow Difficult expiration, expirations.
Voice hollow Voice hoarse and rough.
Expectoration in the morning Expectoration in the morning and during
the day.
No thirst Thirst only during the heat.
Sour vomit predom Oftener bitter than sour vomit.
Remission during the day RE>nssiON from midnight until noon.
Worse while perspiring; — after perspira- Worse during and after perspiration, tion rather better than worse.
Predomin. 'vrorse — «. ""^^ — ^ — ~, Predomin. better
From motion, and when lying on the painfal side.
Predomin. better — — _--^^ — — — -^ Predomin. M^orse
When resting, standing, lying on the painful side, from rubbing, eructation, when stooping* and after
perspiring.
N. B. With Antimon. tart, we rarely find the numb feeling in saffering parts that is so frequently found with Pulsatilla.
• Both, rempdies have aggrav. as weU as ameUoration from " asauming an erect position.'"
a
Antimon. tart.
us.
Lpfl side, particularly loicer left and upper
right side. Complaints (pressing, tension, tearing, &c.)
predom in internal parts. Pain pressing inward — Oligaemie ....
Predom. somnolence — Pulse predom. strong. Onh" during the heat sometimes thirst and
between the heat and perspiration.
Heat increased by motion
Rarely jipoplexy — No Paralysis of the
Limbs EN
Plight side, partic. loicer right and upper
left side. Complaints (pressing, tension, tearing, &c.)
predom. in external parts. Pain pressing outward — Most frequently
plethora.
Predom.
Sleeplessness — Pulse pred. weak.
Thirst not constant.
Heat lessened by motion. Paralysis — Apoplexy.
Hopelessness — Consequences of anger . .
Fear — Dejectedness.
Consequences of vexa- tion with dread or fear.
Mental dulness Difficult comprehension — Fancies — Uncon- sciousness.
Nausea in stomach or abdomen, less fre- Xausea in oesophagus or stomach, less fre- quently in the throat. quently in the throat.
Urine scanty ; predom. dark Urine often and copious ; — pale.
Respiration tvith a moist sound .... Respiration with dry sound.
Worse when rising from bed .
After rising from bed almost always better
Predom. worse when sitting down
Worse when rising from a seat
Better after rising from a seat
Worse in bed
Worse after drinking . . . Ailments from Baryt. and Sepia
Worse or better when rising from bed.
After rising from bed worse or better.
Better or worse when sitting down.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Better or worse in bed.
Worse or better after drinking.
Ailments from Bryonia, Pvhododendron or Antimon. tart.
Predomin. ivorse — - — "^ — . ^-^^ -— ^ ""^^^ Predomin. better
From -warmth and in warm air, from warm diet, motion *, wheo walldng, and during expiration.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
From cold, growing cold and in cold weather, from cold diet, when resting, standins, durinff inspiration from eructation, when stooping and rising, and from washing and moistening the diseased part.
N.
B.
We rarely find the numb sensation in the suflTering parts so frequently occuring in Rhus, with Antimon. tart.
* Both remedies have aggrav. in the beginning of motion.
Antimon. tartar. Veratrum.
Left side, "pSivticvilsiTljloiccr left and upper Eight side, particularly loiver rigid ayul
right side. upper lejt aide.
Crawling or tearing in internal parts . . Crawling or tearing in external parts.
Rarely apoplexy Paralysis of the limbs.
Pulse accelerated, full and strong. . . . Pulse irregular; most frequently slow, small
and weak.
Only during and after the heat sometimes Thirst not constant.
thirst.
Hopelessness Joyousness or dejection — naughtiness — Ir- ritable, malicious mood.
Consequences of vexation Consequences of fright, anger, grief, or of
vexation with dread or fear. Mental dullness — Imbecility Mental excitability, rarely dullness — Absent- mindedness — Fancies — Insanity predom.
Saliva predom. increased Saliva oftener lessened than increased.
Nausfa in stomach or abdomen, less often Nausea in stomach, in the throat.
Predom. sour vomit Predom. bitter vomit.
Urine decreased Urine decreased or increased.
Fluent coryza predom Dry coryza predom.
Expectoration not constant ; in the morn- Expectoration not constant ; chiefly during ing. the day.
Aggravation from evening until morning. Aggravation night and morning.
Almost always aggravated in bed .... Worse or better in bed.
Worse also when rising from bed .... Better or worse when rising from bed.
After rising from bed, nearly always better. After rising from bed, worse or better.
Worse when rising from a seat Better or worse when rising from a seat.
Ailments from Baryta or Sepia .... AilmentsfromFerrum, Arsenic, or Cinchona.
Predomin. iTOrse ^ -*-, -^~^- ^ ' — -. Predomin. better
In warm air, from ■warm diet, drinking milk, sitting bent forward, from motion*, and while walking.
Predomin. better - — -' ■*- -^^"^ _ — --.- Predomin. ^rorse
In cold weather, from cold diet, drinking cold water, sitting erect, while resting, standing, stooping, and
assmuing an erect position.
N.
B.
We rarely find in Antimon. tart, the numb sensation in suffering parts not infrequent with Veratrum.
* Both remedies have aggravation when hiyinning to move.
Left mdc — Inclination to wash with cold
water.
Complaints prodom. on external ]iarts . .
Complaints most freqnont on exterior car,
on the upper lip, and in the spleen. Apoplexia sanguinea — Apoplexia serosa —
Blood coagulates slow.
Pulse most frequently accelerated and full .
Thirst seems to be wanting only during the
sweat.
Chill increased by motion
Chill on the suffering part
Nettlerash all over the body, except the feet.
Ti'Kjht side — Disinclination to wash with
cold water.
Complaints predoni. in internal parts:.
Complaints most freiiuent in the inner ear,
on the under lip, and in the liver. Apoplexia nervosa — Blood coagulates
quickly.
Pulse most frequently quick, small and weak.
Want of thirst — Thirst only during the
heat and before and after the chill, rarely
after the heat.
Chill lessened by motion.
Heat on the suffering part.
Eruption all over the body, except the face.
Overstrained merriness — Fickle unsteadi- ness—Excitability and irascibility (more rarely dejection) — Jealousy.
Anxious feehng in the head
Consequences of rage, jealousy, or hearing bad news.
Imbecility ,
Horses kick, and show an inchnation to run off.
Predom. lacrymose mood — Gentleness — Distrust — Greediness — Amativeness.
Anxious feeling in the pracordia.
Consequences of excessive joy, grief, mor- tification, or vexation with dread or fear.
Melancholy.
Horses sensitive to the touch, particularly on the ears, and, therefore, cannot be bridled.
Pupils most frequently dilated . ...
Pupils most frequently contracted.
Diarrhoea (with exception of dysentery) Diarrhoea most frequently painful.
generally painless. Urine frequent, but scanty; only exception- Urine infrequent and scanty — Incontinence
ally copious — Retention of urine. more frequent than retention of urine.
Cough, with difficulty to raise, awakens be- Expectoration predom., but not constant; fore midnight and ceases as soon as the in the morning and during the day. least particle is loosened, which is swal- lowed. Milk diminished Milk most frequently increased.
Remission of complaints during the day . Remission from midnight until noon.
Worse on awaking Worse or better on awaking.
AVorse after rising from bed Better or worse after rising from bed
Worse when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse when rising from a seat ....
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Worse after rising from a seat ....
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Worse from moving the diseased limb . .
Better or worse when moving the diseased
limb. Worse when swallowing, particularly food Worse or better when swallowing, par-
and drink. ticularly worse when swallowing saliva.
Better when assuming an erect position . . Worse or better when assuming an erect
Position EN
Predomin. worse -^ — — ' Predomin. bottek
From bodily exertion, while moving, lifting the diseased limb, in cold weather, from drinking cold water* from vinegar, and from sour things generally, during inspiration and after rising from bed or u seat.
Predomin. better .— -^ -^.—^'^'^ - Predomin. ^Torse
During rest, when letting the diseased limb hang down, in warm air, and from drinking wine.
* Drinking water ameliorates the already existing Pulsatilla complaints; on the other band, new complaints frequently arise in consequence of cold drink, which Pulsatilla cures.
Apis. Rhus.
li.
>^ ► R.
R. ^^ >• I^.
Particularly affections of tlie ovaries, and Ernptions and pain from r. to 1. C.Hg.
eruptions go from 1. to r.
Left side predom Right side predom.
Sensitiveness to pain predom Insensibility or sensation of numbness pre- dom. *
Hgemorrhages dark — Blood incoagulable . Htemorrhages light-colored, serous — Blood
coagulates easily.
Inclination for open air Aversion to the open air.
Cutting pain in internal parts Cutting pain in external parts.
Burning, with piercing pain Burning pain, with itching.
Pulse most frequently accelerated and full . Pulse irregular; generally accelerated, faint,
weak and soft.
Heat, with inclination to uncover .... Heat, with aversion to uncover, which ag-
grav. ; while Avrapping up, ameliorates.
Chill on the suffering part Sweat on the suffering part.
Thirst seems to be wanting only during sweat. Thirst not constant.
Somnolence predom Sleeplessness predom.
Overstrained gaiety — Fickle unsteadiness — Dejection.
Irritable an(J irascible mood; more rarely
dejection — Jealousy.
Fear of apoplexy Fear of being poisoned.
Consequences of fright, rage, vexation, jea- Consequences of vexation with fear.
lousy, or of hearing bad neivs.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . .
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.
Diarrhoea (with the exception of dysentery) Diarrhoea most frequently painful.
predom. painless. Secretion of urine oftener diminished than Secretion of urine increased; urine pale,
increased, but yet urinating oftener than frequently copious.
usual ; urine dark.
Retention of urine Involuntary discharge of urine.
Respiratio abdomalis Respiratio thoracica.
Cough, with difficulty to raise, awakens be- Expectoration not constant; is raised chiefly
fore midnight and ceases as soon as the in the morning.
least particle is loosened which is swal- lowed. Milk diminished Milk most frequently increased.
Worse when swallowing food, and par- "Worse when swaEowing food and saliva.
ticularly drink.
"Worse from the heat of the sun.
"Worse in snowy air.
Predomin. worse — — "-^ — — ^""-- — — -^-^ Predomin. better
From wrapping up, warmth, warmth of the bed f, and in warm rooms, also from motion j.
Predomin. better —--' ■*- -^^^ » -~-~ Predomin. ■*vorse
From uncovering, from cold and washing with cold water, in the open air, from eructation, spirituous liquors, during rest, and when assuming an erect position.
* Yet we find, with Rhus as well as with Apis, " sensitiveness of external parts."
t We also find agsrrav. in bed. with Rhus, probably more as a consequence of rest than of the warmth of the bod- clothes ; this applies chiefly to the sc:ilp.
X Rhus has aggrav. during rest and in the beginning of motion, amelioration during continued moderate (not exerting;
Motion EN
Apis. Sepia.
Itching, relieved by scratching .... Itching aggrav. by .scratching.
Inclination for open air and washing with Aversion to open air and washing with cold
cold water. water.
Phlebitis Distention of the veins — Throbbing in the
veins.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis;
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy;
the latter generally one-sided. generally of botli sides.
Pulse most frequently accelerated and full . Pulse is accelerated, partic by vexation and
motion; at niglit quick and full; during
the day slow. Chill on the suffering parts Sweat on the diseased parts.
Morbid merriness — Fickle unsteadiness — Mood serious, sad, irritable — Avarice —
Delirium. Fancies.
Pupils most frequently dilated Pupils contracted.
Puffiness around (under) the eyes, and pre- Putfiness above the eyes, and predora. on
dom. on the upper lip. the underlip.
Complaints predom. on pylorus, in the Complaints predom. on the cardia, in the
spleen, and in the hollow of the knee. liver, and in the hollow of the elbow.
Retention of urine; discharge often, but Discharge of urine involuntary; too sel-
scanty, sometimes copious. dom.
Catamenia too soon Catamenia generally too late.
Sexual desire too strong; less frequently Sexual desire changeable, with less potency.
too weak, the latter more with women.
Respiratio abdominalis Respiratio thoracica.
Cough wakens before midnight, and ceases Expectoration not constant; is loosened in
as soon as the least particle is loosened, the night and morning, and is generally
which is swallowed. swallowed.
Rexhssign of complaints in the fore- and Remission in the afternoon.
afternoon.
Worse from bodily exertion Much oftener amelioration than aggrava- tion by exertion ; on the other hand ag- gravation by mental exertion.
CHg.
Better in the open air, worse in a warm Sometimes better, and sometimes worse out
room. doors, particularly in cold open air.
Worse when swallowing warm drink or Worse when swallowing food.
food.
£e^<er after sweating . TForse during and after sweat.
Worse from being over-hurried ....
Worse when idle.
Worse in the heat of the sun Worse in snowy air.
Predomin. worse -—- — ■— ''^ — ' —- -^ Predomin. bett«r
From warmth, wrapping up, after* sleep, from motion, partic. moving the diseased part, from bodily exertion, sittinj^ down as well as rising from a seat.
Predomin. better — — •— ■ -^^ — --^ Predomin. worse
From cold, uncovering, during rest, and from scratching and rubbing.
* Here the improvement of the Sepia symptoms is, no doubt, in conseqaence of sufficient sleep ; for in general on awaking this remedy has aj-gravation at lea.it quite as often as amelioration.
Argent. Mercur.
Pressing or pinching pain in external parts. Pressing or pinching pain in internal parts.
Pain pressing inwards Pain pressing outwards.
Inclination for the open air Aversion to the open air.
No Apoplexy Apoplexy.
Pulse often unchanged ; accelerated in the Pulse irregular; generally full and accele-
evening after lying down; slow in the rated; quick at night, slow during the
morning. day.
Coldness on small spots Sweat on small spots.
Want of thirst, particularly during the hot Thirst during all stages of the fever, but
stage of the fever. not constant.
Fear of apoplexy, particularly with palpita- Fear of loss of reason — Consequences of tion of the heart. mortification — Unconsciousness.
Itching, unchanged by scratching . . .
Complaints predom. in lower part of chest, on the front side of the thigli, on the pa- tella, and >Dn the calf of the leg.
Most frequently hunger
Expectoration almost constant; during day and evening.
Itching, relieved or aggrav. by scratching.
Complaints predom. in the upper part of chest, the back part of thigh, in the hol- low of the knee, and on the shin.
Most frequently loss of appetite.
Expectoration not constant; during the day.
Remission evening and niglxt Worse when swallowing
Ailments from abuse of Mercury
Remission of complaints during the day.
Worse or better when swallowing; par- ticularly worse when swallowing sahva or liquids.
Ailments from the sting of insects, Sulphur, Calcarea, or Cinchona; also from Arsenic or Copper vapors.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
During rest, -while* lying down, sitting, and standing, particularly when lying on the back, sitting bunt forward, leaning against anything, when descending, in doors, and from smoking.
Predomin. better
Predomin. VTorse
During motion, while walking, lying on the side, assuming an erect position, ascending, and in the
open air.
* Both remedies have aggravation "in bed."
Argent.
Left side; particularly lower left, upper right side.
Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predom. in external parts.
Pain pressing inwards
Itching, unchanged by scratching ....
Pains increase gradually and disappear sud- denly.
Complaints predom. on external ear, soft palate, and on the patella.
No apoplexy
Pulse accelerated in the evening, after lying
down. Sweat sometimes only on the front part of
the body. Want of thirst, even during the heat . .
Bight side ; particularly lower right, upper left side.
Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predom. in internal parts.
Pain pressing outwards.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
Pains come on suddenly and disappear gra- dually.
Complaints most frequently in the inner ear, on the roof of the mouth, and in the hollow of the knee.
Apoplexy.
Pulse generally small, weak, and quick, par- tic, in the evening ; slower in the morning.
Sweat sometimes only on the back part of the body.
Thirst onhj during the hot stage of the fever, before and after the chill, and after the hot stage.
Fear of apoplexy, particularly with palpi- Consequences of excessive joy, of fright,
tation of the heart. grief, mortification, or of vexation with
fear, fright, dread, reserved displeasure.
Neither unconsciousness nor delirium . . Unconsciousness — Delirium.
Urine often and copious Urine infrequent and scanty.
Expectoration almost constant; during the Expectoration predom., but not constant;
day and evening. in the morning and during the day.
IlE^^ssION of complaints in the evening
and night. Wor.^e when lying on the back, better when
lying on the side.
Better while and after rising from bed, and after rising from a seat.
Worse when swallowing
Worse when drawing a deep breath . . . Worse when looking at running water . .
Remission from midnight till noon.
More frequently aggrav. by lying on the side than the back; often improved by the latter position.
Better or worse while and after rising from bed, or from a seat.
Worse or better when swallowing.
Better or worse when drawing a deep breath.
Worse when looking up.
Predomin. '^vorse
Predomin. better
From cold, uncovering, when lyine: on the painful side, when lifting, restinir on anythins:, stretching out or bending the diseased limb sideways, as well as when running, and from pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ivorse
From warmth, wrapping up, when lying on the unpainful side ; when letting the diseased limb hang
down, or when drawing it up.
N.B. Argent, lacks the over -sensitiveness to pain as well as the sensation of numbness in the suffering parts which characterizes Pulsatilla.
Argent.
Sepia.
Inclination for open air
Pain pressing inwards
Rending pain in internal, pinching pain in external parts.
Itching, generally unchanged by scratch- ing.
Pulse accelerated in the evening, after lying down ; slow in the morning.
Want of thirst, even during the hot stage of the fever.
Aversion to the open air.
Pain pressing outwards.
Tearing pain in external, pinching pain in internal parts.
Itching aggravated by scratching — Apo- plexy.
Pulse quick and full at night ; slow during the day.
Thirst is constant only during the chiU, and is entirely wanting during sweat.
Fear of apoplexy, particularly with palpi- tation of heart.
Vacancy of mind, but only with vertigo or headache.
Most frequently hunger
Discharge of urine too often and copious .
Expectoration nearly constant ; during the day and evening.
Complaints predom. on the front part of the thigh*
Consequences of vexation with fear.
Vacancy of mind and thoughtlessness, with desire to worli. CHg.
Most frequently want of appetite.
Discharge of urine too seldom.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; is loosened particularly in the night and morning, and is generally swallowed.
Complaints predom. on the back part of the thigh.
KEisnssiGN evening and night . . . . .
Predom. worse after lying down and in bed.
Better while and after rising from bed . .
Better when rising from a seat
Predom. better during expiration, worse
during inspiration. Predom. better when walking in the open
air. "Worse when walking fast or running . .
Worse when lookinsr at running water . .
Bemission of complaints in the afternoon.
Better or worse after lying down and in bed.
Worse or better while and after rising froni bed.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Most frequently aggrav. during expiration, and then better during inspiration.
Worse or better when walking in the open air.
Better or worse when walking fast or run- ning.
Worse when looking up or over a large sur- face.
Predomin. ivorse ■- '^^ i— — ^ Pre-domin. better
While lying on the painful side, descending, sitting down, or when assuming an erect position.
Predomin. better -- — --^ — ' -^^ Predomin. Tvorse
When lying on the nnpainful side, when ascending, and from rubbing.
N.B.
Argent, lacks the over-eensitiveness to pain of the Sepia-patient.
Argent, nitr.
Predom. left side of the body Complaints predoni. on the right side.
Inclination for motion Aversion to motion.
Aversion to the open air Inclination for the open air.
Pressing pain from outside inward . . . Pressing from inside outward.
Itching, aggrav. by scratching Itching unchanged or aggrav. by scratching
Heat without thirst Heat with thirst.
Embarrassment — Scrupulousness — Lack of Boldness (or embarrassment ; precipitancy, self-confidence. rashness. C.IIg. ).
Yertigo inclining to fall sideways .... Yertigo inclining to fall backwards — Apo- plexy.
Farsightedness Shortsightedness.
Want of thirst Thirst only during the heat*.
The stream of urine spreads asunder . . . The stream of urine thin.
Urine often, but scanty Urine infrequent and scanty.
Sexual desire diminished — Impotence . . Sexual desire increased.
Cough without expectoration Expectoration not constant ; in the morn- ing and during the day.
Complaints predominate on /ore-arm . . Complaints predom. on %ipper-zxm..
Emaciation, particularly of the legs . . . Emaciation, particularly of the suffering
parts.
Aggravation in the afternoon, after mid- Aggravation in the afternoon and after night and in the morning. sunset until midnight.
Aggravation when drinking (difficult res- Aggravation after drinking, piration).
Predomin. ivorse _- -"""""-^^..^..^^-^ — -^ Predomin. better
From motion, when lifting the diseased limb, from tying the clothes tight, and from cold diet.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
During rest, while standing:, from scratchins: and rubbing, letting the diseased limb hang down, lying on a cold cushion, from warm diet, drinking wine, and loosening the clothes.
* Puis, has thirst, (which is not constant even during the heat,) more between the stages of the ferer, that is, be/ore and ctfter the chill, and after the heat.
Arnica. Belladonna.
Left side — Complaints predom. in external Bight side — Complaints predom. in internal
parts. parts.
Inclination for motion and open air . . . Aversion to motion * and open air.
Complaints predom. in the lower part of Complains predom. in the upper part of
the chest, and on the inner side of the the chest, and on the outer side of thigh.
thigh.
When the pulse grows slow, it is weak . . "When the pulse grows slow, it is strong.
Cold on the side lain on Sweat on the side lain on.
Thirst constant, particularly during chill . Thirst most rare daring chill.
Weak memory Memory very active or very weak.
Ailments from fright or auger Consequences of fright, anger, mortification,
or of vexation with fright, dread, fear or
vehemence.
Pupils oftener contracted than dilated . .
Pupils oftener dilated than contracted.
Shortsightedness Farsightedness.
Appetite for sour things Aversion to sour things.
Nausea in the stomach Nausea in the throat or in the abdomen ;
less frequently in the stomach.
Foetid flatus Scentless flatus.
Voice deep Voice raised.
Audible respiration predom Respiration predom. low.
Expectoration infrequent ; is loosened dur- Expectoration infrequent ; in the morning, ing the day and evening; is generally during the day or evening, swallowed.
Remission after midnight and during the Remission after midnight and in the fore- day. ■ noon.
Worse during increase of moon .... Worse during full moon.
Better in a horizontal position Predom. better with the head lying high.
Worse when assuming an erect position . Worse or better when assuming an erect
Position EN
Worse when leaning against anything . . Worse or better when leaning against any- thing, particularly better when leaning against something hard (and from lying on something hard).
Worse when bending the diseased part . . Better or worse wlieu bending the diseased
part.
Worse or better when moving the diseased Worse when moving the diseased part, part.
Ailments from charcoal vapors .... Ailments from poisoning with contagions
Anthrax, Iodine, Plumbum, or abuse of Mercury.
Predomin. Tvorse •• --^ .«■ ~^^ Predomin. better
In doors, from stooping, and lying witti the heat high.
Predomin. better -— -— -^^ — ^ -.^ Predomin. 'worse
In the open airf, when swallowing, and in a horizontal position.
* We also find inclination for motion in single or snfferlng parts with Belladonna, t Both remedies have aggrav. "when walking in the open air."
Arnica. China.
Inflammation and other complaints predom. Inflammation and other complaints predom,
in external parts. in internal parts.
Tearinj? pain npwards Tearing pain generally downwards.
Inclination for the open air Aversion to the open air.
Complaints from charcoal vapors .... Complaints from mercurial vapors.
Itching, relieved or unchanged hy scratching. Itching, relieved hy scratching.
Pulse most frequently accelerated; hard Pulse quick, hard, but small; more quiet
and full. after meals.
Coldness sometimes confined to the side Sweat on the side lain on.
lain on.
Heat on upper part of body (lower part cold.) Sweat on the upper part of body.
Partial sweat on the front part of l)ody. . Partial sweat on the back part of body.
Thirst constant only during the chill . . . Thirst constant only during sweat*.
Congestion predom. to the eyes .... Congestion of blo(jd to the ears.
During sleep, lying with head low . . . During sleep, sitting po.sture.
Complaints predom. on the lower jaw and Complaints predom. on the upper jaw and
teeth, on the back part of thigh, and in teeth, on the front side of the thigh, and
the hollow of the elbow. in the hollow of the knee.
Consequences of fright or anger .... Consequences of vexation.
Unconsciousness Rarely unconsciousness in fevers.
Eyes protruding Eyes generally sunken.
Saliva generally diminished Saliva increased.
Nausea in the stomach Nausea in the throat or stomach. »
Afterpains return when suckling the child . Cough, with bloody expectoration when
suckling the child.
Inspiration quick, expiration slow . . . Inspiration slow, expiration quick.
Expectoration infrequent; is generally swal- Expectoration not constant. lowed.
Remission after midnight and during the Remission of complaints in the afternoon
day. and evening.
Worse when perspiring Worse, particularly after perspiring.
Worse when closing eyes, better when open- When closing the eyes (or opening them),
ing them. better or worse.
Better in a horizontal position Better when lying with the head high.
Better or worse when lying on the painful Predom. worse when lying on the painful,
(or unpainful) side. better when lying on the unpainful side.
Worse on awaking Worse or better on awaking.
Worse when assuming an erect position . Better or worse when assuming an erect
Position EN
Worse when bending the diseased limb . . Better or worse when bending the diseased
limb.
Predom. worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Worse on inspiration, better on expira- Most frequently better on inspiration, worse
tion. on expiration.
Worse when taking a deep breath . . . Improved oftener than aggrav. when taking
a deep breath. Worse from sleeping too long Worse from being awake all night.
Fredomin. TW^orse "~~~~""~-— __-^ --~^ Predomin. better
In the room, from warm applications, from uncovering ilie head, lying on the left side and with the
head high.
Predomin. better --— - — ■ -^"^ — — -- Predomin. vrorse
In the open air f, when wrapping up the head, after lying down, in bed, when sittinir, when swallowing, from eructation, lying on the right side, and in a horizontal position, or with the head low.
* Cinchona has thirst more frequently before and between the different stages of fever.
t B.ith remedies have aggrav. '• when walking out-doors;" it appears, therefore, to be caused mere by motion than by the open air.
Arnica. Ipecacuanha.
Left side
Muscles predoin. rigid — Dark Eight side
Muscles lax — Light hair.
hair.
Increased irritability — Inclination for the "Want of bodily irritation — Aversion to the
open air. open air.
Inflammation and other complaints predom. Inflammation and other complaints predom.
in external parts. in internal parts.
Ailments from charcoal vapors .... Ailments from Arsenic or copper vapors.
Itching, relieved or unchanged by scratch- Itching, unchanged by scratching.
ing.
Pulse unequal; most frequently quick, full, Pulse very much accelerated, but weak.
and hard.
Chill increased by drinking Chill moderated by drinking.
Predom. external chill, with int -rnal heat. Predom. internal chill, with external heat.
Heat of the upper part of body; coldness Upper part of body cold.
of lower part of body.
Thirst constant only during the chill. . . Thirst not constant.
Ailments from fright or anger Ailments from vexation and reserved dis- pleasure.
Fancies No delirium — Yery rarely unconsciousness
* in fevers.
Paralysis Yery rarely paralysis.
Eyes protruding Eyes sunken.
Optical illusions in dark colors Optical illusions in bright colors.
Urine scanty and infrequent ; sometimes Urine scanty.
frequent.
Labor-pains, weak or ceasing Spasmodic labor-pains.
Expectoration infrequent; is loosened dur- Expectoration infrequent; in the morning'
ing the day and evening, and is generally and during the day.
swallowed.
Complaints predom. on the back of the Complaints predom. in the palms of the
hand hands.
Remission during the day and after mid- Remission of complaints during the day.
night.
Better when lying on the back or on the Better when lying on the back; worse when
side. lying on the side.
Worse on awaking Worse or better on awaking.
Better after sufficient sleep.
Aggrav. oftener than improved after sleep. Better after sleep.
Better in the open air*; worse in the Predom. worse in the open air; better in
room. the room, if it is not too warm.
"Worse after sleeping too long "Worse from being awake all night.
Fredomin. Tt^orse — -- — """^ — -~^ Predomin. better
When closing the eyes, from cold, after drinking, after sleeping, and in the room.
Predomin. better ^ "— -'"^ — — -^ Predomin. worse
When opening the eyes, from warmth, after rising from bed, and in the open air.
* Both remedies have aggr<iv. '• when walking in the open air ;" thtrefore, motion decides in this case.
Arnica.
Want of irritability
Cold swelling of the f^lands
Itching agffrav. by scratching
Warts . .
Pulse quick in the morn'g, slower in the ev'g.
Sensation of cold in internal parts . . .
Cold or sweat on the diseased part . . .
Sweat often disappears on falling asleep,
often on awaking.
Chill increased out doors; heat by exercise.
Least thirst during chill, most dur'g sweat;
drinks often, but little durintr the heat;
cold water does not agree with him.
Blood coagulates slowly
Sleeplessness, 'partic. after midnight, and
awaking too early. With Horses : Verminous colic ; the upper
lip is drawn up.
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy . .
Paralysis with atrophy of the muscles . .
Dread of loneliness— I^oquacity— Malicious- ness— Irritable mood.
Ailments from vexation with grief, reserved displeasure, or vehemence.
Burning itching on the head, in the evening, when undressing, and growing cold.
Complaints predom. on the upper lip
Saliva predom. decreased ....
Food tastes as though salted too little
Most frequently loss of appetite . .
Appetite for milk
Nausea in throat
Diarrhoea most frequently painless .
Unine scanty (with diarrhoea) or cop'ov
Catamenia too soon, profuse, of long durat'n
Expectoration during the day ....
Milk decreased
Aggravation in the evening and at night, partic. after midnight and in the mornii'c:, Children want to be carried about, quickly Predom. better when getting out of bed Worse when rising from a seat Better after rising from a seat Worse when swallowing ....
Better from eructation ....
Better or worse after passing urine Complaints from violent bodily exertion
Predomin. iTorse
Increased irritability.
Hot, painful swelling of the glands.
Itch. aggr. or unchang'd by scratch'g.-Coms.
Pulse slow in the morn'g, quicker in the ev'g.
Sensation of cold in external parts.
Heat on the diseased part.
Sweat often disappears on awaking.
Chill less'd out doors, heat less'd by exercise. Thirst only during the heat; cold water agrees well with the patient.
Discharged blood coagulates rapidly. Sleeplessness before midnight, and awaking
too late. With Horses: Colic; the mouth is wide
open.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.
Nervous lameness from central organs.
Likes to be alone — Taciturnity — Goodna-
turedness — Calm sadness. Ailments from vexation with fright, from
mortification or excessive joy. Biting, pierc'g itch'g on head, partic. evenVs,
when undress'g, & wh. grow'gwarm in bed.
Complaints predom. on the under lip.
Saliva generally increased, lood tastes too salty.
Most frequently hunger. j\ version to milk.
> ausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Diarrhoea most frequently painful.
Urine infrequent and scanty.
Cat r>red. too late, scanty, k of short durat'n.
Expectoration in the morn. & during the day.
Milk most frequently increased.
Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Child'n want to be carried but slowly.
C.Hg.
When getting out of bed, better or worse.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
After rising from a seat better or worse.
When swallowing better or worse.
Worse or better from eructation.
Worse after passing urine.
Complaints more after mental than bodily exertion.
C.Hg.
Predomin. better
In cold dry weather, in cool open air, from cold, growing: cold, and being: uncovered, drinking cold water, and cold diet in general, vegetable diet, vinegar, acids in e:en«ral, from walking fast, run- ning, and exertion in general, tightening the clothes, lying on the back, lying on the painful side, and stretching out the diseased limb.
Predomin. better ■ — -^— --""^^ , — Predomin. -fvorse
In warm and moist air, in a warm room, from warmth, growing warm, wrapping up, and warmth of bed, from warm diet, eructation, drinking coffee, from biting, while standing, loosening the clothes, lying on the side, lying on the unpainful side, and when drawing up the diseased limb.
Apoplcxia sanguinea — Often indicated with Apoplexia nervosa — Often indicated with
old people. children and women.
Complaints of external parts predom. . . Complaints of internal parts predora.
Pain pressing}: inwards Pain pressing outward
Itching, unchanged by scratching .... Itching, aggr. or unchanged by scratching.
Sleeplessness after midnight ; awaking too Sleeplessness before midnight ; awaking too
early. late.
Satiety of life with longing for death — Satiety of life with fear of death — Indif- Mood cheerful or sad; irritable. ference — Calm sadness of gentle disposi-
tions— Amativeness — Greediness.
Ailments from disappointed love, contradic- Ailments from excessive joy or from vexa- tion, anger, or vexation with vehemence. tion with fright — Absent-mindedness —
Unconsciousness.
Eyes protruding Eyes sunken.
Complaints on the outside of the gums . . Complaints on the inside of gums.
Appetite for milk Aversion to milk.
Retention of urine Incontinence more frequent than retention
of urine.
Cough preval. dry Cough generally with expectoration.
Expectoration morning and evening . . . Expectoration morning and during day.
Milk decreased Milk most frequently increased.
Complaints predom. on palm of hand, thigh. Complaints predora. on back of hand, leg, and top of foot. and sole of foot.
RE>nssiON during day and evening till
midnight. Generally improved by the warmth of bed .
Worse on awaking
Better when assuming an erect position .
Almost always improved when getting out
of bed.
Better after getting out of bed ....
Predom. worse Avhen sitting down . . .
Better after rising from a seat
Better from moving the diseased part . .
Worse when bending the diseased part . .
Better from pressure
Aggravation afternoon and evening till
midnight.
Almost always aggrav. by warmth of bed.
Worse or better on awaking.
Worse or better when assuming an erect
Position EN
When getting out of bed, generally better,
sometimes worse.
Better or worse after getting out of bed.
Better or worse when sitting down.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Better or worse from moving the part.
Better or worse when bending the part.
Worse or better from pressure.
Fredomin. worse
Predomin. better
On opening the eyes, from cold, grroTvine cold, and in cold weather, beinc: tincovered, etretching ont the diseased limb, when walking fast, running, and from bodily exertion in general.
Fredomin. better
Predomin. ^FOrse
On closing the eyes, from warmth, growine warm, and in warm air, wrapping np, when eating, from eructation, and when drawing up the diseased limb.
N.B. With Aurum we rarely find the sensation of numbness in the suffering parts, so frequent with
Aversion to open air — Apoplexia saniruinea . Inclination for open air — Apoplexia nervosa.
No suppuration ; ulcers with scanty discharge. Suppuration ; ulcers with copious discharge.
Coldness of the painful part Heat of the painful part.
Pulse predominantly strong Pulse predominantly weak ; sometimes imper- ceptible.
Sweat on front part of body Sweat often confined to back part of body.
Sweat increased after sleep Sweat lessened after sleep.
Sweat, sometimes only in bed Sometimes much sweat, except in bed, when it
appears only on falling asleep, and disap- pears on awaking.
Sweat all over body, except the head . . . Sweat only on head.
Thirst remaining a/^er the sweat Thirst foe^ifer?i the different stages, particularly
between chill and heat.
The hands often under the head during sleep . The arms often above the head during sleep.
Satiety of life, with longing for death . . Mood cheerful or sad ; irritable ; malicious
Consequences of anger
Memory active or weak
Vertigo, inclining to fall sideways (left side)
or backwards. Growing black before the eyes when rising
after lying.
Far-sightedness — Eyes protruding ....
Pupils oftener dilated than contracted . . .
Swelling, etc., predominant on upper lip . .
Desire for milk — Avers, to beer and sour things.
Hiccough, with eructation at the same time .
Scentless flatus — Diarrhoea predom. painless .
Catam. too soon, profuse, of long duration . .
Spasmodic labor-pains, with heat, rigidity and
contraction of the os tincaj, or with inclusion
of some parts of the child. Dry coryza (except during sweating stage of
Fever EN
)
Respiration predominantly low
Expectoration infrequent ; morning, during
day and evening.
Upper part of chest predominant
The horse has a restless eye, stares, does not
allow the forefeet to be examined, refuses
to be mounted, overturns himself.
Satiety of life, with fear of death.
Disposition good-natured, but bold ; calm sad- ness of gentle dispositions — Amativeness — Greediness.
Consequences of grief.
Weak memory.
Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards.
Growing black before the eyes while lying.
Short-sightedness — Eyes sunken.
Pupils oftener contracted than dilated.
Swelling, etc., predominant on under lip.
Avers, to milk — Appet. for beer or sour things.
Hicc, alternat'g with paroxysms of suffocation.
Fetid flatus — Diarrhoea generally painful.
Catam. too late, scanty, of short duration.
Deficient labor-pains, with relaxed and open OS tincae, somnolence, etc., or spasmodic labor-pains, with the same concomitants.
Coryza fluent (particularly right side) oftener than dry.
Respiration loud.
Expectoration predominant, but not constant; morning and during day. ■
Lower part of chest predominant.
The hort^e is sensitive to the touch, particularly on the ears, and, therefore, cannot be bri- dled.
Remission after midnight and in forenoon .
Worse during sweat, better afterwards . .
Worse during full moon and from exertion.
Worse, particularly when swallowing drink
Remission' from midnight till noon.
Worse during and after sweat.
Worse before a thunder-storm — Oftener im- proved than aggravated by bodily exertion.
Worse when swallowing saliva.
Predomin. 'vrorse
Predomin. be<fer
In dry weather, out-doors, from cold, from irrowing: cold, from beinir uncovered, from exercise, bendin? the sufferimr part sideways, lyin^ on pain'ul side, from washing or moistening the diseased part, from weeping, from sour things, and when sitting erect.
Predomin. better
Predomin. TTorse
In wet weather, in-doors, from warmth, from growing warm, wrapping up, during rest, when standing, sitting, and lying, particularly when sitting bent forward, when lying on unpainful side, bending the diseased part backwards, from change of position, picking the teeth, and after sweat.
Light hair
Upper right, lower left sidef
Aversion to open air
Oftener indicated amongst old people . .
Itching, unchanged or lessened by scratch- ing.
Predominant redness of diseased parts .
Pressing pain, more from inside outward .
A great deal of bursting pain
Pain piercing, compressive ; rarely jerking.
Spasmodic complaints; starting, twitching
of the limbs. Fixed, acute rheumatism, aggravated by
motion — Travels slowly from joint to
joint. Stitches in all the serous membranes . . .
Inflammation; more of internal parts, with burning, dryness, avidity, heat of internal parts.
Jaundice
Pulse frequent, full, hard, and tense; fre- quent at night, slower during day.
Chill increased by exercise ; sweat after awaking and when walking out-doors.
Chill and heat in diseased part .... More coldness than chilliness . . . .
Chills with the heat
Thirst predominant, but not constant , .
Drinks seldom, but much at a time . .
Park hair. Bonnighansen.*
Upper loft, lower right side.
Inclination for open air.
Oftener indicated amongst children.*
Itching, unchanged or aggrav. by scratch- ing.
Predominant blueness of diseased parts.*
Pressing, crowding pain, more from out- side inward.*
A great deal of contracting, labor-like pain.*
Pain as though drawn up with a jerk, then loosened.*
Heaviness; numbness; sensation of empti- ness or hollowness.*
"Wandering, acute rheumatism, worse during rest and in the beginning of motion — Pain changing suddenly from joint to joint.*
Pain dragging, jerking, twinging, and jump- ing from place to place.*
]\Iore inflammation of external parts, with festering pain, suppurating pain, bruised pain.*
Chlorosis.*
Pulse generally quick, small, and weak; frequent at night, slow in the morning.
Chill lessened by exercise; sweat lessened after awaking and when walking out of doors.
Heat in diseased part.
More chilliness than coldness.*
Chills with the pains.*
"Want of thirst, particularly during chill; thirst only during heat.
"When thirsty drinks often, but little at a time.
Peevish irritability. ("Hahnemann.*") — An- Disposition gentle, but bold ; chang'g mood ;
xious disposition, with fear of want of calm, tearful sadness, indifference, distrust,
subsistence.
H.
Hartlaub.* avarice, amativeness, absent-mindedness.
With nocturnal heat, restlessness, fear — "With nocturnal heat, restlessness, fear —
Peevish, I'efractory. Lachrymose, resigned.*
Ailments from anger, or from vexation with Ailments from grief, from vexation with
vehemence. fright, from excessive joy.
Headache predominant in forehead; into Headache more in the back of head; to
the eyes, and down into face. back of neck and shoulders.*
Complaints predominant on external ear, in Complaints most frequent in inner ear, on
inner nose, and in palms of hands. external nose, and on back of hand.
Stitches, more in the hips Stitches, more in shoulders.*
Tongue viscous, bilious Tongue white.*
Hard swelling of spleen ; rattling, from mo- Stitches in the region of liver, particularly
tion.
H.
Hartlaub.* when walking.*
Nausea in abdomen Nausea in throat and stomach, or abdomen.
Yorait, watery, bitter A^omit, sour.*
Generally constipation Generally diarrhoea.
Urination frequent but scanty; only excep- Uriue infrequent and scanty.
tionally copious.
Bryonia.
(Continued.)
Cataraenia too profuse and of long duration. When menses do not appear, bleeding from ear and nose.
Milk too plentiful
Dry coryza
Respiration predom. with moist sound . .
Expectoration brown, like liver; or, in com- plaints of liver, yellow.
Expectoration morning and evening, less frequently during day.
More sleepiness during day
Children dislike to be carried
In horses : Dung in small balls (hard) — Al- ternate lameness and swelling of the hock- joins, especially if the feet swell while at rest.
During distemper, swelling and coldness of the feet, especially of the hind feet.
Cat. predom. too scanty and of too short dur. When menses do not appear, general nervous
complaints.* Milk too scanty.* Fluent coryza (partic. right side) oftener
than dry coryza.
Respiration predom. with dry sound.
Expectoration greenish or yellow.*
Expectoration morning and during day.
More sleepiness in evening.*
Children wish to be carried, but slowly.*
In horses : Dung in large balls (soft) — Alter- nate lamen. chang'g from one foot to an- other at short intervals, worse when be- ginning to move.
During distemper, swelling and coldness or the feet, especially of the fore-feet
Remission of complaints during day . .
Belter in the evening-twilight
Worse evening and night
Some compl. better on an empty stomach .
A great many symptoms directly after din- ner and during the first half of afternoon.
Xocturnal symptoms, some after nine o'clock, some after midnight.
Better from loosening the clothes ....
Cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables, partic. the nitrogenized, disagree.
Predomin. i;vorse
Remission from midnight till noon.
Worse in the evening-twilight.
Worse afternoon and evening.*
Some complaints improved after eating.;|;
Afternoon symptoms increase toward even- ing.*
Xocturnal symptoms almost all before mid- night.*
Predom. better from tightening the clothes.
Fat (pork\ and particularly such animal food which is non-nitrogenized, disagree.*
Predomin. better
In dry weather, from exercise and bodily exertion, when washing and moistening the diseased limb, and
•when stretching it out.
Predomin better ^ — — ^^~__— -«*''"""~~~"~~-~~- Predomin. worse
In cloudy or wet weather, during rest, in bed, after perspiring, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B. The sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla is very rarely found with
Bryonia.
N.B.
Both remedies meet in gastric and rheumatic affections, and in swellings of the knee ;
Bryonia is more effectual in gout ;
Pulsatilla is preferable in hemorrhoids ;
Bryon. acts more on the arteries and articular synovial membranes, Pulsatilla more on the veins.
(H.
Hartlaub.) Bryonia more on the functions of the eye, Pulsatilla more on the organic parts of the eye ;
Bryouia alone has the buccal eruption, Pulsatilla the earache ;
Bryonia has more swelling of the feet, Pulsatilla of the face ;
Pulsatilla has many changes of taste, while Bryonia has only the bitter taste with liver- complaints ; the inflammations of the eye are drier, more rheumatic or gouty with Bryonia, with Pulsatilla humid, catarrhal, scrofulous ; on the heart, testicles, and ovaries, Pulsatilla acts almost alone.* (Bryonia more on the pericardium.
J.
C.
Morgan.)
N.B. « added by C.Hg.
t Both remedies have pains in joints, in the npper right, lower left side, bnt these pains are very different.
Bryonia has more chill right bide, and more pain left side ;
Pulsatilla has sweat on upper right and lower left side.* X " Aggravation after eating" is found with both remedies.
Bryonia. Rhododendron.
Lower left, upper right side Upper left, lower right side.
Complaints of internal parts predom. — Pain Complaints of external parts predom,— Pain
pressing outwards. pressing inwards.
Increased bodily irritability — Aversion to Want of bodily irritability — Inclination for
open air. open air.
Plethora— Hot swelling of glands . . . An^mie— Cold swelling of glands.
Apoplexy ^o apoplexy.
Pulse accelerated, full, hard, and tense, some- Pulse often unchanged ; generally slow^Jid
times intermitting. weak.
Thirst predom., but not constant .... Thirst is almost always wanting.
Sleeplessness preval. before midnight . . Sleeplessness after midnight.
Anxious di-eams Pleasant di-eams.
Complaints predom. in the liver .... Complaints predom. in spleen.
Diarrhoea generally painful Diarrhoea painless.
Expectoration not constant; morning and Expectoration infrequent ; 7Z2^/i^, less in the
evening, less frequently during day. evening and morning.
Complaints predom. on upper arm and calf Complaints predom. on fore-arm and shin.
of leff.
Remission of complaints during day . .
Remis.
(/wring c/a?/ and before midnight.
Worse or better from the touch .... Worse from the touch.
Worse or better from growing cold and in Worse from growing cold & in cold weather;
cold weather, (or growing warm and in better when growing warm and in warm
warm air.) air.
Worse when eating Worse or better when eating.
Predom. worse from wai*m diet, better from Predom. worse from cold diet and drinking
cold diet and drinking cold water. cold water; sometimes however worse
also from warm diet.
Predomin. worse .--— — ^ Predomin. better
In dry weather, out doors, during continued exercise, when walliing, when ascendins:, when movin<r, stretching out, washing or raoistenins: the diseased limb, after sleep, after getting out of bed or rising from a seat, and after breakfast.
Predomin. belter ^ --^~^^ ■— *"" Predomin. \Torse
In wet weather, in doors, during rest, after lying down, in bed.* when lyinc:, sittins:, and standing, when descending, when drawing up diseased limb, on an empty stomach, and alter stool.
N.B. In accordance with the character of constitutional want of irritability, which is peculiar to Rhodod., this remedy lacks the oversensitiveness to pain of the Bryonia-patient.
* The painfal symptoms cf Rhododed. are also often improved by warmth of bed.
Bryonia. Rhus.
Upper rijrlit, lower left side — Complaints Fpper left, lower riprht side — Complaints
(pressing:, cutting pain, &c.) predom. jn (pressincr, cutting pain, &c.) predora. Id
internal parts. external parts.
Itching, uiicliang'd or improv. by scratch'g. Itching, improved by scratching.
Eruptions generally dry Eruptions generally "humid.
Erysipelas around the joints Itching of the skin "on the outer side of joints.
Eruption predom. on under lip ... . Eruption predom. on npper lip.
Pulse quick, full, hard, and tense .... Pulse generally accelerated, weak and soft.
Chill or heat on diseased part Sweat on suffering side.
Coldness of right side Coldness of left side.
Heat, then chill— Thirst predom. and drinks Chill, then heat— Thirst not constant, drinks
much at a time. little at a time.
Chill lessened by drinking — Chill or heat Chill increased by drinking.
lessened when sitting. Chill or heat increased when sittinsr.
Peevishness — Ailm. fr. anger, mortification, or of vexation with fear or vehemence.
Vertigo inclining to fall backwards . . .
Desire for spirituous liquors
2s ausea in abdomen, less frequently in stom- ach or oesophagus.
Incarceration of a hernia after eating cold fruit.
Costiveness predom
Urine dark; often, but scanty; only excep- tionally copious.
Pred. dry coryza — Abdominal respiration
Respiration pred. with moist sound . .
Expector. morn. & even., rarely during day
Complaints of inner nose predom. . .
Cataynenia too soon or too late ...
Complaints predom. on upper arm, in palm of hand, and on front part of thigh.
Sadness and dejection — Ailments from vexa- tion with fear.
Tertigo inclining to fall forwards or back- Aversion to spirituous liquors*. [wards.
Nausea in oesophagus or stomach, less fre- quently in throat.
Incarceration of hern'a from falling, over- straining, or fr. taking cold by moisture, with meteorism. paralysis, or typhoid in- flammation of an intestine.
Diarrhoea.
Urine pale ; often and copious.
Fluent coryza — Thoracic respiration.
Respiration with dry sound.
Expectoration chiefly in morning-.
Complaints of external oftener than of inner Catamenia too soon, [noiie.
Complaints predom. on fore-arm. on buck of hand, and on back part of thigh.
Aggrav. of symptoms, partic. of the fever Aggravation, partic. of the fever and pain
and pain in limbs, in the evening; but in limbs, in the 7?ior?n'»_gr; but some symp-
some sympt. better in the even'g twilight. toms worse in the evening twilight.
Worse before a thunder storm Worse during increase of moon.
Generally better when growing cold, worse Worse when growing cold; better when
when growing warm. growing warm.
Predomin. vrorse -^— — --^^ — -, Predomin. better
In dry weather, durin2: continued (moderate) exercise, when walkina: bent forward, from bending the head back, when lyius; on side, from warm diet, after breakfast, when growing warm, and when stretching ont the suffering limb.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ^vorse
In cloudy and wet weather, during rest, when standing, sitting, lying, partic. lyinc: on hack, when drawinir up the sutfering limb, from cold diet, on an empty stomach, when growing cold, and in the evening twilight.
N.B.
Rhus lacks the oversensitiveness of the Bryonia-patient to pain
Bryonia rarely has the sensa- tion of numbness in the suffering parts, peculiar to Rhus N.B.
Both remedies have complaints after bodily exertion, H.Gr.;
Rhus also after moderate exercise
Rhus has many complaints when commencing to walk, which cease after continued motion
Bryon.
Las complaints while walking. • C.Hg.
* Both have a desire for tnalt-liquorg ; particularly Bryonia : beer agrees with Bryonia, disagrees with Rhns. except in some cases whea it palliates the safferiDgK, for insc. intolerable thiobbing in the pic of stomach, but only for a very short time. C.Hg.
Bryonia.
Lower left, npper right side — Pain pressing Upper left, lower right side — Pain pressinj?
inwards. outward.
"Want of bodily susceptibility — Aversion to Increased susceptibility — Tnclination for open
open air. air.
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy . . . Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.
Hfemorrhages, blood light red — Apoplexia Haimorrhages, blood dark — Apoplexia ner-
sanguinea. vosa.
Itching, oftener improved than aggravated by Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
scratching.
Pulse preval. full Pulse predom. small and weak ; sometimes
imperceptible.
Chill with thirst — Thirst constant • • • • Chill without thirst — Thirst only during hot
Heat 1. s
Heat first, then chill Heat r. s
Chill first, then heat. [stage.
Sweat, partic. on front of body Sweat, partic. on back part of body.
Heat increased after washing; sweat when Heat lessened by washing — Sweat lessened
walking out doors. when walking out doors.
Mood silly or despondent; embarrassed; irri- Mood changeable — Calm sadness — Gentleness
table. Boldness — Avarice — Distrust.
Ailments from hearing bad news Ailments from excessive joy, fright, grief, mor- tification.
Imbecility oftener than insanity Absent-mindedness — Melancholy.
Vertigo, inclining to fall sideways or back- Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards, partic. in
wards, partic. in the morning. the evening.
Pupils generally dilated — Optical illusions in Pupils most frequently contracted — Optical
black or dark colors. illusions in bright colors.
Stye on right eye , .
Stye on left eye.
C.Hg.
Internal nasal compl'ts oftener than external. External nasal compl'ts oftener than internal.
Complaints predom. on upper jaw and upper Complaints predom. on lower jaw and lower
teeth, and on outer side of gums. teeth, and on inner side of gums.
Food tastes as though salted too little . . . Food tastes too salty.
Appetite for bread Aversion to bread.
Nausea in stomach Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Predom. sour vomit Vomit, oftener bitter than sour.
Urine too often ; sour; sediment whitish . . Ur. seldom & scanty ; alkaline; sedim. reddish.
Catamenia most frequently too soon, profuse, Catamenia most frequently too late, scanty and
and of long duration. of short duration.
Complaints predom. in npper part of chest . Complaints predom. in lower part of chest.
Complaints predom. from coition Complaints after pollutions.
Complaints predom. on fore-arm and patella . Complaints predom. on upper arm and in hol- low of knee.
Remission of complaints before midnight . . Remission from midnight till noon.
Worse (resp. better) when opening the eyes. Better when opening the eyes; worse when
or when closing them. closing them.
Better when assuming an erect position . . Worse or bett. when assum'g an erect posit'n.
Worse when getting out of bed Impr. oftener than aggr. when gett'g out of bed.
Aggrav. oftener than improv. by exertion . . Improv. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse or better from smoking Worse from smoking.
Worse when swallowing, and after stool . . Better or worse when swallow'g & after stool.
Worse or better from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Generally improved by rubbing and scratching. Worse from rubbing and scratching.
Worse during full or new moon Worse before a thunder-storm.
Predomin. fvorse _-— — ^ ^ Predomln. better
In the open air ; from cold and in cold weather ; from drinking cold water ; during continned motion ; when walking ; from exertion ; when stretching out ; bending sideways ; washing or moisteninsc the diseased limb ; on inspiration ; when lying with head high ; from tightening the clothes and from pressure.
Predomin. better """"""""**■■»«.-__ --^~"~---^— — ""■'"'^^~~~~---~ Predomin. TTOrse
Indoors; from warmth and in warm air; during rest; after lying down; while lyinsr, sitting, and standing ; in a horizontal position ; from change of position ; from the touch ; when drawing up diseased limb ; on expiration ; from loosening the clothes, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B.
We rarely find the oversensitiveness to pain of Pulsatilla with Calcarea.
Calcarea. Rhus.
Upper right, lower left side Upper left, lower right side.
Complaints predom. in internal parts . . Complaints predora. in external parts.
Eruptions generally dry ....... Eruptions generally humid.
Skin and muscles lax Skin and muscles rigid.
Pain pressing inwards, partic. also in the Pain pressing outwards, partie. also in the
glands. glands.
Cures warts, lipomoe, &c., by suppuration. Causes atrophy of warts.
Pulse rapid and full Pulse irregular; generally rapid, hut weak,
faint and soft, sometimes imperceptible
and intermitting.
•First heat, then chill Eirst chill, then heat.
Heat or sweat with inclination to uncover. Heat or sweat with aversion to uncover.
Thirst during all stages of the fever . . . Thirst not constant.
Mood silly or sad; irritable Dejection.
Fear of loss of reason . , Fear of being poisoned.
Vertigo, inclining to fall sideways or back- Vertigo, inclining to fall forwards or back- wards, wards.
Eruption predora. on underlip Eruption on upper lip.
Internal oftener than external nasal com- External oftener than internal nasal com- plaints; compl. predom. on upper jaw plaints; compl. predom. on lower jaw and and upper teeth, in upper part of chest; lower teeth, in lower part of chest; most most frequently on sole of foot. frequently on top of foot.
Generally hunger — Desire for wine . . . Predom. loss of appetite — Aversion to wine.
Nausea in stomach Nausea in oesophagus or stomach, less fre- quently in throat.
Diarrhoea generally painless Diarrhoea generally painful.
Inguinal hernia easily reducible .... Inguinal hernia difficult to reduce.
Urinal stream small; urine dark — Sediment Urinal stream spread; urine pale — Sedi- white, less frequently reddish. ment white.
Impotence with increased sexual desire . .
Erections (with desire to urinate.
C.Hg.)
Cough generally loose — Expectoration in Cough, generally dry — Expectoration, par- morning and during day. ticularly in the morning.
Worse after mental exertion . , . . .
Consequences of bodily exertion.
C.Hg.
"Remission before midnight ...... Remission of complaints during day.
Worse after passing urine, and during and Worse before passing urine and while
after sweating sweating, better after the sweat.
Worse after a satisfying meal Worse when hungry.
Predomin. worse ^-^ ■— — ^ — --''"-- — ~~--~, Predomin. better
When lying on side ; when stretching out or when letting diseased limb hang down ; during continued (moderate) motion; from wrapping up and warmth of bed*; from pressure; from boring with linger (in ear or nose) and after sweat.
Predomin. better --— ^ — ■— — ^- -> — ~-- Predomin. worse
When lying on back: when drawing up, lifting or resting diseased limb on anything; during rest; after lying down, when standing and sitting; from being uncovered ; change of position, and from tiie touch.
* We find aggrav. by warmth of bed rarely only with Rhus (and N. vom.).
Upper right, lower left side — Inclination Upper left, loiver right side — Aversion to
for motion. motion.
Quivering sensation in internal parts — Pa- Quivering sensation in external parts —
ralysis. Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.
Sleeplessness after midnight ; awaking too Sleeplessness before midnight — Awaking
early. too late.
Chill with thirst — Pulse preval. slow . . Chill without thirst; thirst only during heat
— Pulse accelerated.
Chill increased in the open air Chill lessened in the open air.
Want of reserve — Cheerfulness — Madness — Ecstacies — Clairvoyances — Rarely un- consciousness.
Complaints predom. on external ear . . .
Nausea in stomach, less frequently in throat. First vomiting, then hunger
Complaints of spleen predom.
Costiveness predom. .
Stream of urine spread Urine often, Init scanty Sexual desire changing Scrotum contracted Dry coryza ....
Expectoration predom.; evening.
Complaints predom. on patella
Taciturnity — Calm sadness of gentle dispo- sitions — Anxiousness — Distrust — Ava- rice— Boldness — Indifference.
Oral complaints internal oftener than ex- ternal.
Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
First ravenous hunger, eating greedily, — afterwards vomiting.
Liver complaint predom.
DiarrhcEa predom.
Stream of urine thin.
Urine infrequent and scanty.
Sexual desire increased.
Scrotum relaxed. C.Hg.
Fluent coryza more frequ. than dry coryza.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; morning and during day.
Complaints predom. in hollow of knee.
Aggravatio!^ night and forenoon . . . Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Worse when moving diseased part . . . Better or worse when moving diseased part.
Better when bending diseased limb . . . Worse or better when bending the limb.
Worse (resp. better) when lying on painful Better when lying on painful side ; worse
or on unpainful side. when lying on unpainful side.
Worse before breakfast Better or -worse before breakfast.
Almost always improved after meals . . . Worse or better after meals.
Worse from eructation Aggrav. oftener than improv. by eructation.
Predomlru 'worse
Fredomln. better
Out of doors ; from motion ; -when -walkins, runnins, and from bodily exertion ; when stretching out diseased limb ; from pressure, and from sour things.
Predomin. better
Fredomln. irorse
In doors ; during rest ; after lying down ; in bed ; when lyinj, sitting and standing ; when drawing up diseased limb ; when stoopiui;-, and after meals.
F.B. "With Cannabis we rarely find the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
Cannabis.
Thuva.
night side ; particularly upper right, lower
left side. Dark hair — Inclination for exercise and
open air.
Tension or sore pain in internal parts . .
Thirst, particularly during chill ....
Chill, with thirst — No apoplexy Pulse slow and weak ....
Left side; particularly upper left, loioer right side.
Lijrht hair — Aversion to exercise and open air.
Tension or sore pain in external parts.
Thirst is wanting during chill; generally appears during heat; is not constant dur- ing sweat.
Chill, generally without thirst — Apoplexy.
Pulse slow and weak in morning; quick and full in evening.
Want of reserve — Fear of apoplexy . . Taciturnity — Fear of loss of reason.
Cheerfulness or peevishness — Rarely men- Peevishness and dejection — Haughtiness —
tal dullness — Delirium. Mental dullness — Rarely delirium.
Complaints predominant on external ear, in Complaints predominant in inner ear, in
lower part of chest, and on patella. upper part of chest, and in hollow of
knee.
Urine often, but scanty Urine often and copious. '
Aggravation forenoon and night Worse when turning in bed • . Worse vehen awaking from sleep • Worse when moving diseased part
Worse or better from scratching ,
REinssiON forenoon and before midnight.
Worse or better when turning in bed.
Worse or better after sleep.
Better or worse when moving the diseased
part. Better from scratching. \
Predomin. irorse
Fredomin. better
From motion, when walking, from touch and from pressure, on an empty stomach, and from
eructation.
Fredomin. better
Fredomin. ^f or§e
During rest, in bed, when lying. Bitting, and standing, from washing, after brealifaBt, after meals, and
when stooping.
Want of bodily susceptibility — Aversion to
open air.
Paralysis or apoplexy not yet observed . .
Disposition to sweat and sli<2:ht perspiration.
Chill while eating; or after the meals . . .
Chill lessened in warm room
Thirst partic. during heat
Sweat increased after sleep and when walk- iuff out doors.
Increased susceptibility — Inclination fur
open air.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.
Dryness of skin in sickness witliout fever.
With the chill hunrrer and thirst.
CUg.
Chill increased in warm room.
Want of thirst predom., partic. dnrinpr chill;
thirst before «& between the difl'er. sta<res. Sweat less after sleep; abating wheu walk-
iue: out doors.
Mood predom. cheerful
Ko unconsciousness or delirium Pupils dilated — Far-sijjhteduess Diarrhoja predom. painless . .
Urine copious
Sexual desire decreased, weak Catamenia too soon and profuse Dry coryza
Respiration with moist sound
Expectoration not constant; during day .
Complaints predom. on fore-arm, on tip of elbow, on thigh and top of foot.
Mood lachrymose, sad ; gentle ; indifferent ; bold; avaricious; distrustful — Amorous- ness— Ailments fr. excessive joy, fr. fright, or fr. vexation with dread, fear, or fright.
Absent-mindedn. — Fancies — Unconsciousn.
Pup. gen'ly contracted — Short-sighteduess.
Diarrhoea generally painful.
Urine infrequent and scanty.
Sexual desire increased, strong.
Catamenia too late and generally scanty.
Fluent coryza (partic. r. s.) more frequent than dry coryza.
Respiration predom. with dry sound.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; morning and during day.
Complaints predom. on upper arm, in hol- low of elbow, on leg and on sole of foot.
Remission during day and before midnight. Generally worse in the dark, better from
light. Worse when lying on side; better when
lying on back.
RE>nssiON from midnight till noon. Generally better in the dark, worse from
light. Worse (resp. better) when lying on side or
on back.
Worse on awaking Worse or better after sleep.
Worse when assuming an erect position
Aggrav. oftener than improved when get- ting out of bed. Almost alw. improv. a/tergett'g out of bed.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse when rising from seat Worse or better when rising from seat.
Worse from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Worse or better when assuming an erect
Position EN
Improved oftener than aggrav. when getting
out of bed. Better or worse after getting out of bed.
Worse from scratching.
Worse or better after meals.
Better or worse wh. swallow'g, & after stool.
Better or worse when drawing a deep breath.
Worse in wet weather, better in dry weather.
Predomin. belter
Better or worse from scratching Almost always aggrav. after meals . . .
Worse when swallowing ; also after stool . .
Worse when drawing a deep breath . . .
Worse (resp, better) in wet or dry weather
Predomin. worse
In the epen air, and when walking out doors ; from cold, from growing cold, and in cold weather ; from uncovering, from motion, while walkina, on inspiration ; wheu lying on painful side, drinking cold water ; from pressure, and when getting out of bed.
Predomin. better -— — ■- ''^__— —*"■"— Predomin. worse
In doors : from warmth, from growing warm, and in warm air ; from wrappintr up ; during rest ; when lying, sittinir, and standing ; on expiration ; when lying on unpainlul side ; after drinking, and when stooping.
N.B. The oversensitivcnees of Fulsat. to pain is rarely found with Carbo anim.
Carb. anim.
Complaints (ulcerative pain, etc.) predom.
in internal parts.
Hot swelling of glands
Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed . Pulse irritated and accelerated in evening,
slow in morning. Thirst, particularly during heat ....
Sepia.
Complaints (ulcerative pain, etc.) predom.
in external parts.
Painless swelling of glands.
Apoplexy — Paralysis of limbs.
Pulse quick and full at night, slower during
day. Predominant want of thirst ; thirst constant
only during chill.
Mood changing; predominantly cheerful. Mood sad; despondent; serious; indif- ferent; peevish; irritable; greedy.
Ailments from grief or mortification — Xo Ailments from vexation with fear — Absent- unconsciousness, mindedness— Fancies — Mental dullness —
Insanity.
Pupils dilated Pupils contracted.
Sexual desire weak Sexual desire changing.
Catamenia too soon Catamenia oftener too late than too soon.
Respiration with moist sound Respiration predom. with dry sound.
Expectoration not constant; during day . Expectoration predominant, but not con- stant ; is loosened niglit and morning, and is generally swallowed.
KE^nssTON during day and before midnight. Worse (resp. better) in wet or dry weather.
"Worse in cold weather ; better in warm air.
"Worse when walking out-doors ....
"Worse when closing eyes, better when open- ing them.
Almost always aggravated in bed . . .
"Worse on awaking
Generally aggrav. when getting out of bed.
"Worse when rising from seat
Better or worse from scratching . . . . Almost always aggravated after meals . .
Remission of complaints in afternoon. Generally better in wet weather, worse in
dry weather.
"Worse or better in cold (resp. warm) air.
Better or worse when walking out-doors.
Predominantly better when closing eyes,
worse when opening them. Better or worse in bed and from warmth of
bed. Better after suflBcient sleep ; but worse on
awaking when roused.
Geenerally improv. when getting out of bed.
Better or worse when rising from seat.
"Worse from scratching.
Worse or better after meals.
Predomin. 'worse — ^ -^^ — -~-^ Predomin. better
From motion, wben walking:, ■when assuming an erect position, when drawins: up diseased limb, when lying on side, lying on painful side, from drinliing cold water, in the dark, after sleep, and after getting out of bed.
Predomin. better
Predomin. vrorse
During rest, when lying, sitting and standing, when stooping, when stretching out diseased limb, when lying on back, lying on unpainful side, after drinking, and from light.
N.B. With Carb. anim. we rarely find the over-sensitiveness of Sepia to pain ; rarely with Sepia the sensation of numbness in suffering parts which belongs to Carb. anim Both remedies have mere sensitiveness (to the touch, etc.) The first is caused by the character of constitutional want of iiTitability, which is predominant with Carb. anim.
Carb. anim.
Pinchinsf pain in internal parts .... Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed. .
Humid eruption
Pulse irritated and accelerated, particularly towards eveniuj;^; slower in the morning.
Sweat increased after sleep
Heat, particularly on upper part of body .
Upper ricflit, lower left side Upper left, lower rio^ht side.
Complaints (pinchinjif pain, etc.) predominant Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predominant
in external parts ; sensitiveness predominant in internal parts; sensitiveness to touch iu
in internal parts. external parts.
Apoplexy not yet observed Apoplexy.
Paralysis, generally painful Paralysis of rare occurrence and painless.
Itching, lessened or aggravated by scratching. Itching, aggravat'd or unchang'd by scratch'g.
When asleep lying on side AVhen asleep lying on back, often with arms
thrown over the head.
Pulse generally unchanged Pulse changed, sometimes intermitting; gen-
erally quick, small, weak.
Chill or sweat on suffering part — Chill pre- Heat on suffering part — Chill predominantly
dominantly left side. right side.
Chill lossenod in bed and in warm room; ic- Chill increased in bed and in warm room;
creased out-doors. lessened ont-doors.
Sweat increased when walking out-doors . . Sweat lessened when walking out-doora.
Want of thirst Thirst very rarely during chill.
Hopelessness Mood changing; indifferent; bold; greedy;
amorous — Calm sadness of gentle disposit's.
Ailments from disappointed love Ailments from vexation or excessive joy —
Delirium.
Vertigo, inclining to fall forwards or sideways. Yertigo, inclining to fall backwards.
Far-sightedness — Optical illusions in dark Short-sightedness — Optical illusions in bright
colors. colors.
Sour vomit Yomit bitter oftener than sour.
Urine often, but scanty Urine infrequent and scanty.
Sexual desire decreased Sexual desire increased.
Catamenia of long duration Catamenia of short duration.
Respiration with moist sound Respiration prevalent with dry sound.
Cough generally dry — Expectorat. is loosened Cough generally with expecturalion — Expec-
even'g. night & morn'g, & is mostly swallow. toration morning and during day.
Complaints predominant on lore-arm & instep. Compl. predom. on upper arm and sole of foot.
Aggravation from evening till morning . . Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse dur'g new moon, less frequently dur'g "Worse before thunder-storm. ,
thunder-storm.
Better in bed Generally aggravated in bed.
Better or worse from warmth of bed . . . Worse from warmth of bed.
Worse after sleep TFo?-.se or better after sleep.
Worse after meals AYorse or better after meals.
Worse when swallowing Worse or better when swallowing.
Generally improved by eating bread . . . Worse from bread.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Worse after bodily exertion Aggravated by mental oftener than by bodily
exertion. C.Hg.
Worse when moving diseased limb .... Better or worse when moving diseased limb.
Almost always improved when sitting down . Worse or better when sitting down.
Almost always aggrav. when ris'g from a seat. Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Worse on inspiration and expiration . . . Worse on expiration ; better on inspiration.
Predomin. ^vorse — ^ — . --""-^ .— — -^ Predomin. better
In dry weather, from cold, from growing cold and in cold weather, when walking out-doors*, lyins: on back, lyinjr on left side, when stretchine out diseased limb, from vinegar and sour things, from tying clothes tight, after stool, and when moving sutferiug part,
Predomin. better — — — ^-^ — Predomin \Tor!<e
In wet weather, from warmth, from growing warm and in warm air, lying on (right) side, when Iving
generally, drawing up diseased limb, from the touch, loosening the clothes, andfrom eating breawi.
N.B. Causticum has not the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla.
* Both remedies have impro cement of complaints out-doors generally.
"Want of irritability Increased irritability.
Itching, lessened by scratching .... Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratch'g.
SkJn hard, callous Skin chafed, sore. CHg.
Thirst not vet observed with the fever — Thirst only during hot stage of fever*-Palse
Pulse slow, weak, and trembling. generally quick, small, and weak.
Chill lessened in warm room Chill increased in warm room.
Heat lessened in bed Heat increased in bed.
Cheerfulness — Gentleness — Impulsive (san- guiuej temperament — Kage.
jknxious feeling in head . Ailments from hearing bad news
Insanity
Vertigo, inclining to fall forwards . . . Complaints predominant on external ear, on
inside of nose, on upper lip, on fore-arm,
and on thigh.
Generally loss of appetite
T'^rine irfrequent, but copious
Kespiration prevalently slow
Expectoration predominant with the cough.
Lacryraose sadness of gentle dispositions — Mood changing; anxious; ready to take offence ; indifterent ; peevish ; bold — Amorousness — Avarice — Precipitation.
Feeling of anxiety in praecordia.
Consequences of excessive joy. of fright, grief, mortification, or from vexation with fright, dread, or fear.
Melancholy.
Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards.
Complaints predominant in inner ear, on outside of nose, on lower lip, on upper arm, and on leg.
Generally hunger.
Urine infrequent and scanty.
Respiration quick.
Expectoration predom., but not constant.
PiEMissTON forenoon and evening . .
Predominantly better in bed . . .
Worse on awaking
Worse on expiration and inspiration
"Worse from bodily exertion . .
"Worse from moving or bending diseased part.
Better when sitting down
"Worse when rising from a seat ; better after- wards.
Almost always aggravated when assuming an erect position.
Worse when swallowing
V^orse after meals
Remissiox from midnight till noon.
Much oftener aggrav. than improved in bed.
Worse or better after sleep.
Predom. better on inspir., worse on expirat.'
Improved oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Better or worse from moving or bending
diseased part.
Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse or better when and afler rising
from a seat. Worse or better when assuming an erect
Position EN
Worse or better when swallowing. 1 Torse or better after meals.
Predomin. ^Torse ^ — --"^^ — ^ Predomin. better
From cold, from growins; cold and in cold weather, from uncoverin?, from motion, while walkine:, from exertion, when lifting up diseased limb or resting it on anything, and when opening the eyes.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
From warmth, from errowing warm and in warm air, from wrapping up, during rest, after Iving down, while lying, silting and standinir. from warmth of bed, when letting diseased limb hang down, when closing eyes, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B.
Cicuta lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, generally also the sensation of numbness in suffering parts belonging to Pulsatilla.
Mere sensitiveness (to touch, etc.) is found, with Pulsatilla, predominantly in external parts, with Cicuta exclusively in internal parts.
* Besides this, PalsatiUa has thirst before and after chiU, also between heat and sweat.
Left siVIe; partic. lower I., vpper r. .<?. . Complaints (pinching paiu, &c.j predom. iu
external parts.
Aversion to open air
Itching lessen'd or unchang'd by scratching. Pulse often unchanged; generally cpiick,
small, but hard. Chill on upper part of body
Thirst during and before chill; not con- stant during heat.
Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed. .
Pupils generally dilated
Appetite fur bread ... ....
Cataraenia too soon and profu-e ....
Cough generally dry; expectoration in
evening. Complaints predom. in upper part of chest.
Right side; partic. lower r., ripper I. s.
Complaints (pinching pain, &c.} predom. in internal parts.
Inclination for open air.
Itching, aggr. or unchanged by scratching.
Pulse changed, sometimes intermitting; generally quick, small, weak.
Chill on lower part of body, heat on upper part.
'\^'ant of thirst predom., partic. during chill ; — thirst, partic. before and between the different stages.
A poplexy — Paralysis.
Pupils generally contracted.
Aversion to bread.
Catamenia too late and generally scanty.
Cough generally loose; expectoration morn- ing and during day.
Complaints predom. in lower part of chest.
Aggr.watton night and morning . .
"Worse after sleep
Worse when and after getting out of bed
Better after rising from a seat ....
Children want to be carried about . .
Worse when assuming an erect position .
Better when moving diseased part . .
Almost always aggravated by pressure .
"Worse on in- and expiration ....
"^'orse when respiring deeply ....
Worse when swallowing, partic. worse whea swallowing drink.
Worse from drinking quickly
Worse from acid wine
Better after stool
Ailments from Capsicum
AoGRAVATiON from noon till midnight.
Worse or better after sleep.
Better or worse when and after getting out of bed.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Childr. want to be carried, but slowl}'. C.Hg.
Worse or better when assuming an erect position.
Better or worse when moving diseased part.
Better or worse from pressure.
Better on inspiration ; worse on expiration.
Better or worse when respiring deeply.
Worse or better when swallowing, partic. worse when swallowing saliva.
Worse from eating quickly.
Better from eating sour things.
Better or worse after stool.
Ailments from Copper vapors, Iron, Platina, Strannum, Tartar, emet., Mercurius, Sul- phur, Sul|)liuric acid, Chamom., Ignatia. or Sabadilla.
Predomin. '«Torse
Predomin. better
Iu cold weather, ont doors, lying on right side, or lying on painful side, when sitting erect, when restins diseased limb on anything, or when stretching it out ; from bodily exertion, from shaking the head, and from pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin iivorse
In warm air, in doors *, lying on left side, or lyin? on unpainful side, when sittins: bent forward, when drawing up diseased limb, after lying down, while lying, in bed, and from rubbing and scratcliing.
N.B. With Cina we rarely find the sensation of numbness in suffering parts, peculiar to Pulsatilla.
* In warm, room, both remedies have aggrar., when walking out donra hoth pre 'oin. improvement of comp.diuts ; — in the latter case, not the influence of the open air, but that of motion decides for Cina.
Clematis.
Mercur.
Itching unchanged (or lessened) by scratch- Itching, aggrav. or lessened by scratching, ing.
Eruptions generally humid Eruptions generally dry.
Skin hardened, callous Skin cliafed, sore. C.IIg.
Apoplexy not yet observed Apoplexy.
Pulse unchanged; excited Pulse changed in quality and strength, gene- rally full and accelerated ; sometimes irre- gular or ini{)erceptible.
One-<5ided heat, right side One-sided heat, left side.
Thirst, partic. during hot stage .... Thirst during all stages.
Clieerfulness or sadness — Home-sickness-
Gentleness. Easy or difficult comprehension . . .
Complaints predom. on lower lip . . . With the toothache anxiety and sweat .
Urine often, but scanty ,
Sexual desire predom. weak . . . ,
Catamenia too soon
Cumplaiuts predom. in hollow of elbow
Seriousness — Dejection — Home-sickness or desire to travel — Malice — Amorousness.
Difficult comprehension — Absent-minded- ness— Mental dullness — Unconsciousness.
Complaints predom. on upper lip.
With the toothache sweat and chill after it.
C.Hg.
Urine frequent and copious.
Sexual desire strong.
Catamenia too late.
Complaints predom. on tip of elbow aud in hollow of knee.
Aggravation night and morning . . .
Gfncrally worse in doors, bett. out doors*.
Worse during continued standing; but bet- ter when standing still after motion.
Better or worse from drinking cold water .
Ailments from abuse of Mercur Ailments from Arsenic or Copper vapors,
from Sulph., Calc, abuse of Cinchona, or from sting of insects.
Aggravation from evening till morning.
Generally better in doors, worse out doors.
Predom. better while standing. ''^
Worse from drinkinc: cold water.
Prcdomin. ^Torse
Predomin. better
While lying down, and from smoking
During and after sweat, and from pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin. iiv^orse
* Both remedies have aggrav. when malking out doors; with Clematis therefore the iufluence of the open air doeo aot dec.de, but that of motion.
Clematis.
Aversion to open air — Pain pressing inwards Sensitiveness of internal parts Paralysis — Painless eruptions Sweat or coldness on suffering side Pulse small and spasmodic . . . Chill predom. on back part of body ; sw front part.
While eatinsf chilly
Heat or chill less'd in bed; chill incr. out-doors.
eat on
Tnclinat. for open air — Pain pressing outwards.
Generally sensitiveness of external parts.
llarely paralysis — Painful eruptions.
Heat on suffering part.
Pulse generally quick, small, and weak.
Chill on front part of body ; sweat on back
part of body.
During chill hunger.
C.Hg.
Heat or chill worse in bed; chill less, out-doors.
Loquacity — Gentleness — Seriousness — No delirium.
Ailments from vexation with reserved dis- pleasure.
Optical illusions in black or in dark colors .
Eyes protruding
Nasal complaints predominantly internal . .
Nose-bleeding during pregnancy or with he- morrhoidal disposition.
Saliva predom. decreased .
Generally loss of appetite
Aversion to sour things — Desire for or aver- sion to beer.
Food tastes as though salted too little . . .
"Vomit sour, oftener than bitter
Generally constipation — When diarrhoea ap- pears, it is painless.
Cough generally dry
Urine frequent, but scanty
Catamenia too late or too soon
Complaints predom. in kidneys, and on thigh.
Taciturnity — Mood changing; gentle, but bold — Avarice — Distrust. — Amorousness.
Ailments from excessive joy, mortification, or from vexation with fright.
Optical illusions in bright colors.
Eyes sunken.
Nasal compl. external, oftener than internal.
Nose-bleeding with suppressed or scanty cata- menia. C.Hg.
Saliva generally increased.
Generally hunger.
Appetite for sour things and beer.
Food tastes too salty.
Yomit bitter oftener than sour.
Generally diarrhoea which is oftenest painful.
Cough generally with expectoration.
Urine infrequent and scanty.
Catamenia too late.
Complaints predom. in bladder, and on leg.
Aggravation mornins!". afternoon, evening.
Worse (resp. better) from growins: cold and in cold air, or when grow'g warm & in warm air.
Worse from uncovering ; better from wrap- ping up.
Better after the sweat
Predom. better in bed
From warmth of bed worse or better . . .
Worse when lying on back ; better when lying on side.
Worse when getting out of bed
Better after getting out of bed
Worse when rising from a seat
Better after rising from a seat
Worse when stooping and when assuming an erect position.
Belter when sitting down
AVorse when sitting erect ; better when sitting bent forward.
Worse when moving or bending diseased part.
Better from pressure
Better before breakfast
Worse after meals
Worse after stool
Aggravatiox from noon till midnight.
Better from growing cold and in cold weather; worse when erowing warm and in warm air.
Generally better from uncovering, worse from^ wrapping up.
Almost always aggrav. after the sweat.
Generally worse in bed.
Worse from warmth of bed.
Generally better when lying on back, worse when lying on side.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Blotter or worse after getting out of bed.
'Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
"Worse or better when stooping, and when as- suming an erect position.
Worse or better when sitting down.
Generally better when sitting erect; worse when sitting bent forward.
Better or worse when moving or bending dis-
Worse or better frem pressure. [eased part.
Worse or better before breakfast.
Worse or better after meals.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomln. better
Predomin. ivorse
Out-doors, and when walkin? ont-doors ; from cold, from cold diet, and drinkinsr cold water; from uncovering, when getting out of bed, lying on back, when sittina: erect, when bending diseased limb sideways, when liftinsr suffering limb, from exercise, when walking, walking fast, running; from bodily exertion generally, and after stool.
Predomin. better --— — "~"~~— *-*i-,^_-^"^^— — — — """~~~~-~- Predomin worse
In-doors, from warmth, and warm diet ; from wrapping up, when lyine on side, sittin? bent forward, when letting suffering limb hang down, during rest, standing & lying, in bed, and after the sweat.
Cocculus.
Rhus.
Skin and muscles lax — Aversion to exercise. Skin and muscles rigid — Tnclin. for exercise.
Complaints (sensitiveness, gnawing, pressing Complaints ( sensitiveness, etc. ) predominant
pain I predominantly internal. in external parts.
Pain pressing inwards— Ansemie .... Pain press'g outwards — Generally plethora.
Itching, unchanged by scratching. . . . Itch'g, less, by scratch 'g, rarely unclianged.
Dry eruptions Eruptions generally humid.
Paralysis, particularly after spasms . . . Par., partic. after apoplexy or pain in joints.
Pulse small and spasmodic Pulse irregular; generally accelerated, weak,
faint, and soft.
Chills while eating Chills lessened after eating CHg.
Heat lessened in bed Heat increased in bed.
Want of thirst predominant Thirst not constant.
Mood indifferent — Absent-mindedness — In- sanity.
Conseq. of vexat'n with reserv'd displeasure.
Pupils generally contracted
Xasal complaints predominantly internal; nose-bleeding with hemorrhoids.
Saliva predominantly decreased ....
Aversion to beer or desire for it ... .
Kausea in stom., rarely in throat or abdomen.
Costiveness predom. — Diarrhoea painless .
Urine frequent, but scanty
Catamenia too scanty ; at the same time too late or too soon.
Expectoration rather infrequent . .
Complaints predominant oa upper arm
Dejection of spirits more predominant than with Cocculus.
Delirium.
Pupils dilated.
Nas. compl. extern, oftener than intern.; nose- bleed'g in place of hemorrhoid, disch. C Hg.
Saliva generally increased.
Desire for beer.
Xaus. in cesoph. or stom., rarely in throat.
Diarrhoea predominant; generally painful.
Urine frequent and copious.
Catamenia profuse and generally too soon.
Expectoration not constant. Complaints predominant on fore-arm.
Remission night and forenoon .
Worse when getting out of bed .
Better after getting out of bed .
Better when sitting down . . .
Worse when rising from a seat .
Better after rising from a seat .
Worse from moving or bending diseased
part.
Worse when walking out-doors ....
Worse (resp. better) from grovv'g cold and
in cold weather, or from growing warm
and in warm air.
Worse after eating or drinking ....
Better or worse from eructation ....
Worse after stool
Worse when swallowing saliva ....
RE>nssiON of complaints during day.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Worse or better after getting out of bed.
Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Worse or better after rising from a seat.
Better or worse from moving or bending
diseased ])art.
Better or worse* when exercis'g out-doors.
Worse when growing cold und in cold
weather ; better from growing warm and
in warm air.
Worse or better after eat'g, also aft'r drink'g.
Worse from eructation.
Better or worse after stool.
Worse when swallow'g saliva & swall. food.
Predomin. -worse -»- ^^ — ~— -- Predomin. better
From exercise, wlien walking, wlien sitting erect, after breakfast, and after stool.
Predomin. better
Predomin. tvorsc
During rest, when standing and lying, when sitting bent forward, from biting (clenching the teeth), and
on an empty stomach.
N.B. Rhns lacks the OTer-sensitiveness of Cocculus to pain.
* Here the influence of motion, and not that of open air, decides in the first case ; for out-doors generally both remedies have predom. aggravation, in-doors predom. improvement.
Upper left, lower right side — Apoplexy- Aversion to exercise — Inclination for open
air.
Symptomatic neuralgia.
Pulse generally accelerated, hut small and
weak ; sometimes imperceptible.
Choleric temperament
Ailments from anger, shame, or from vexa- tion with indignation or reserved dis- pleasure.
Karely unconsciousness or delirium . . .
Complaints predominant on external ear .
Want of thirst .
Bellyache better after stool
Urine diminished or increased — Sediment white or red — Predom. retention of urine.
Catamenia prevalently too soon and pro- fuse.
Cough generally dry
Complaints predominant on patella and in- step.
Sanguine phlegmatic temperament — Mood changing; anxious; gentle; indiflereut; bold ; distrustful - Greediness.
Ailments from fright, excessive joy, or from vexation with fright, dread, or fear.
Absent-mindedness — Unconsciousness —
Fancies.
Complaints generally of inner ear.
Thirst only during hot stage.
Bellyache after stool.
Urine infrequent and scanty — Sediment red
— Incontinence more freq. than retent'n. Catam. too late and generally too scanty.
Cough generally with expectoration. Complaints generally in hollow of knee and on sole of foot.
KE>nssTON night and morning ....
Ailments from lead vapors
Worse when lying on back, better when
lying on side. Worse (resp. better) from cold and growing
cold, or from warmth and growing warm.
Worse or better after stool
Ailments from Causticum or Plumbum . .
RE^^ssTO\ from midnight till noon.
Ailments from Copper or Mercurial vapors.
Generally better when lying on back, worse
when lying on side. Better from cold and growing cold, worse
from warmth and growing warm.
Better or worse after stool.
Ailments from Copper vapors, Sulph., Xitric
acid, Ferrum, Merc, Platina, Chamom.,
Cinchona, Colch., Ignatia, or Canthar.
Predomin. irorse — - — -— . -''"^~ >- ~~- — Predomin. better
In the open air, in cold weather, from cold* diet, sonr thinsrs, when sitting erect, when lifting diseased limb, when lying on back, and after stool.
Predomin. better --— " ■— ''^ ^ — ---^ Predomin. wor^^e
In-doors, in warm air, from warm diet, from coffee and smoking, when sitting, when sittin? bent for- ward, when letting diseased limtj hang down, when lying on side, after sweat, from rubbing and scratching.
N.B.
Colocynthis lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, generally also the sensation of numb- ness in suffering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
On ihe other hand, we find mere sensitiveness (to touch, etc.) with both remedies, with Pulsat. predom. in external and with Coloc. in internal parts.
• At the same time we also And with Colocynthis (as with Pulsatilla) improvement from drinking cold water.
(Continued.)
Rush of blood to the hearl, with anxiety; geueral coldness j alter diimer.
Stupefying headache, mostly in the left
temple, with darkness before the eyes;
loss of vision; heaviness of head; loss
of appetite. Stitches in the head disappear by the touch ;
some complaints worse when lying on
back or on painful side. Roaring in ears when walking out-doors for
any length of time. Facial eruptions of children
Rush of blood to the head, as after drunken- ness or loss of sleep; yellowish face, chills over the whole body; worse evening, dur- ing heat, in warm room; better when walking in the open air, and when tying something around the head.* Stupefying headache, with running chills; worse in the evening, in the warm room ; better from walking out-doors and in cool air.* Headache improved by external pressure and when lying on back or on painful side. Roaring in the ears, better when walking
out-doors. Wings of the nose ulcerative, and scabs on external ear (Tragus\* Complaints predom. on upper lip, on fore- Complaints predom, on under lip, on upper
arm, and on instep (ankle*). arm, and on sole of foot (knee-joint*).
Dislike to beer, which he usually is fond of.
Thirst for beer.
Hiccoughing eructation ; generally after Eructation tasting of food eaten, or inef-
meals, partic. in pregnant women. fectual.*
Generally constipation — Diarrhoea raucous; Diarrhoea green, at night and partic. in the
in the evening. morning.*
Urine often and copious, only exceptionally Urine unfrequent and scanty, atkaline — scanty; sour (with iridescent cuticle on Painful urging to urine, surface*) — Painless urging to urine.
Sexual desire lessened Tormenting sexual desire with young girls.*
Catamenia too late or too soon ....
Catamenia predom. too late ....
Catamenia does not appear after being over- Catamenia does not appear after taking cold, heated or after exertion. from gett'g wet, or after sitt'g steadily.*
Fluent coryza Fluent coryza or dry coryza.
Cough, more in the open air Cough, better in the open air, worse in-doors.
Cough without expectoration Cough generally with expectoration.
Pain in small of back, ceases when rising Pain in small of back, worse after sitting, from a seat.
Aggrav. of symptoms evenPg till midnight. Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse during full moon Worse before a thunder-storm.
Increase of symptoms in the open air (better Decrease of symptoms in the open air (worse in-doors). in-doors.) C.Hg.
N B.
Cyclamen lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pnlsatilla to pain, senerally also the sensation of nnmb- ness in suflfering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
H.Gr
Cyclamen has it after itching stitches in the skin.*
N.B. The concurrence and coincidence of these two remedies, which neither supply nor neutralize one another, is very remarkable : In menstrual complaints, want of thirst, nausea in throat, disgust for fatty things, disagreeing of pork, sensation of fullness in internal parts, sore and hruised pain in external parts, chillblains, scurfy and pricking eruptions; at the same time, both have the same aggravation in the evening, aggravation during rest, partic. while siltinsr, lyinsr and standiug, and improvement when rising from a seat, when walking, and from motion generally.*
All marked * are additions by C.Hg.
Cyclamen.
Left side ; partic. lower left, upper right
side. Discharged blood coagulates slowly or not
at all. Pulse slow, but accelerated, full and hard,
by every motion.
Cold, heat, &c., often confined to left side .
Thirst during heat, not during sweat . .
Ricjht side; partic. lower right, upper left
side. Discharged blood coagulates easily.
Pulse generally accelerated, small, and weak ;
sometimes imperceptible.
Cold, heat, &c., often confined to ritrht side.
Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill.
Mood cheerful or despondent — Rage . . Calm sadness of mild dispositions — Mood
changing; boldness; greediness — Amor- ousness.
Ment. excitability or incapacity for thought. Absent-mindedness ; sometimes mental dul-
ness — Fancies.
Rarely unconsciousness Insensibility.
Complaints predom. on external ear, and Complaints generally in inner ear, and oa on soft palate. roof of month.
Loss of appetite predom Generally hunger.
Nausea in stomach Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Coryza dry oftener than fluent Coryza fluent oftener than dry.
Toice hoarse or screeching, rarely failing . Yoice hoarse or low.
Respiration slow Respiration quick.
Expectoration not constant; evenings, less Expectoration predom., but not constant; mornings. morning and during day.
Aggravation chiefly in the morning, also Aggravation from noon till midnight, afternoon and evening.
Worse when moving or bending diseased Better or worse when moving and bending
part. diseased part.
Generally improved when standing , . . Worse when standing.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Better after rising from a seat Belter or worse after ri.sing from a seat.
Worse when lying on side, better when lying Generally worse when lying on side, better
on back. when lying on back.
Worse after sleep Aggrav. oftener than improv. after sleep.*
Worse after breakfast Generally better after breakfast.
Improved oftener than aggrav. when swal- Aggravated oftener than improv. when swal- lowing, lowing.
Worse from cold diet Generally better from cold diet.
Better from eructation . , Worse or better from eructation.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. vrorme ^ >i> -^'^ — — — Predomin. belfpr
From cold, from growins cold, and in cold weather ; from cold diet, when walking out-doors, from motion generally ; lying on side, partic. on painful side.
Predomin. better
Predomin ^vorse
From warmth, from growing warm, and in warm air ; in bed, during rest, after Ivins down ; while lying, partic. on back, or on nnpainful side; when turning in bed, when standing; from scratching, and from eructation,
N.B. We very rarely find the sensation of numbness in suffering parts belonging to Pnlsat. with Di-rit.
« The agffrav. after sleep is only a snppoRition of Bflenningbausen, bec.iuse Pnl-at. hi* m:iiiy troublesome s}'mpt..ir8 Interrupting sleep ; the lessening of sweat after awaking from sleep, Ik characteristic of I'ulsaU C.u^.
Digitalis. Sulphur.
Upper right, lower left side TTpper left, lower rip:ht side.
Sensation of numbness* in internal parts . Sensitiveness in internal parts.
Desire for open air Aversion to open air.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . . Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.
External parts grow black Red parts grow white.
Pulse slow, but accelerated, full and hard. Pulse accelerated, full, and hard; partie.
by every motion ; partie. slow in morning, quick night and morning, slower during
and quicker at night. day and evening.
Thirst durnig heat, not during sweat . . Th. not constant, except perhaps dur'g sweat.
Dreams of water, falUug, vexation, etc. . . Dreamsoffire.vexat., misfortunes, also merry
dreams or about business of the day.
Mood distrustful — Rage Mood changing; serious; gentle.
Solicitude concerning the future ....
Solicitude concerning the present.
C.Hg.
Rarely delirium Absent-mindedness — Fancies — Uncon- sciousness.
Desire for beer Desire for or aversion to beer and spirituous
liquors.
Urine infrequent and scanty Urine often, but scanty; sometimes (after
strong doses) copious. Yoice hoarse or raised and screeching, less Voice hoarse or deep and low.
frequently failing.
Respiration slow Respiration quick.
Expectoration in the evening, less in the Expectoration morning and during day, less
morning. frequently at niglit.
Complaints predominant in lower part of Compl. predom. in upper part of chest, on
chest, on front part of thigh and on shin. back part of thigh, and on calf of leg.
Remission night and ybren 0071 . . . .
Worse I'rora grow'g cold & in cold weather, better from grow'g warm and in warm air.
Worse when lying on side, better when ly- ing on back.
Better on an empty stomach; worse after breakfast.
Improv. oftener than aggrav. when swallow.
Worse after stool
Better ch ang'g position while ly 'g or stand 'g.
Improv. oftener than aggrav. when assuming an erect position.
Better (resp. worse) when stretching out or drawing up diseased limb.
Predominant better in bed
Worse from touch
Remission afternoon and before midnight.
Bett. (resp. worse) fr. gruw'g cold & in cold weather, or fr. grow'g warm in warm air.
Generally worse when lying on side, better when lying on back
Worse (resp. better) on an empty stomach, or after breakfast.
Aggrav. oftener than improv. when swallow.
Better or worse after stool.
WoTi^e or better from change of position.
Aggrav. oftener than improv. when assum- ing an erect position.
Almost always aggrav. by stretching out the limb, improved when drawing it up.
Worse or better in bed.
Worse or better from touch.
Fredomin. worse
From cold, from motion, and on expiration.
Fredomin. better
Fredomin. better — — — — ^^^^ — ---^ Fredomin. 'VTOrse
From warmth, durina: rest, when standinff,t after lying down, while lying, in bed, also from bodily exertion, when walking fast, and running, on inspiration, from change of positioo, when assum- ing an erect position, when swallowing.
* Digitalis has over-sensitiveness to pain, oftener than Sulphur — Sulphur has sensation, of numbness in suffering parts oftener than Diirit^ilis. ■(• Wheu standing still after (fatiguing) motion, Snlpimr also has improvement.
Drosera. Ipecacuanha.
Complaints (cutting pain, etc.) predominant Complaints (cutting pain, etc.) predominant
in external parts. in internal parts.
Itching, lessened by scratching .... Itching, unclianged by scratching.
Pulse unchanged , . Pulse changed, generally small and accele- rated, sometimes imperceptible. .
TIeat of upper part of body Coldness of upper part of body.
Thirst is generally wanting during chill, but Thirst not constant.
appears after chill and during heat, also
during sweat.
Apoplexy not yet observed Apoplexy.
Mood more depressed than with Ipecac — Mood dejected
Distrust.
Pupils generally contracted Pupils dilated.
(-"atamenia too late and scanty Catamenia too soon and profuse.
Fluent coryza predominant Dry coryza.
Expectoration not constant; particularly in Expectoration infrequent ; morning and dur-
the morning. ing day.
Complaints predominant on thigh and on Complaints predominant on leg and on calf
shin. of leg.
Remission during day and before mid- Remission of complaints during day. night.
"Worse after sleep . Better or worse after sleep.
Worse after drinking Improved oftener than aggravated after
drinking.
Predomin. Ti^orse -— — •— ''^"^ ' — ---, Predomin. better
During rest, when standing, sitting and lying, in bed, on expiration, and after drinliing.
Predomin. better - — ■*- -^"^ — -^ — Predomin. vrorse
From motion, when walking, after getting out of bed, on inspiration,* when sitting down, and from
touch.
N.B.
Drosera lacks the over-sensitiveness of Ipecacuanha to pain, which is only apparently in contra- diction to its character of waut of irritability.
Explained in preface.
* Wheu respiring deeply, both remedies hare predominant aggraTatioo.
Drosera. Nux vomica.
Complaints (pressure, throbbing, cutting Complaints (pressure, throbbing, cutting
pain, etc.) predominant in external parts. pain, etc.) predominant in internal parts.
Crawling sensation in internal parts— Hae- Crawling sensation in external parts — Hae- morrhages, blood light-red. morrhages, blood dark.
Pulse unchanged Pulse changed ; generally hard, full, quick,
sometimes intermitting.
One-sided chiU or coldness, predom. left side. One-sided chill or coldn., predom. right side.
Sweat sometimes only on front part of body. Sweat often only on back part of body.
Thirst does not appear until after the cold Most thirst during chill, besides this before
stage. the chill, before and after the sweating
stage.
No apoplexy — Yery rarely paralysis . . . Apoplexy — Paralysis.
Mood distrustful Dejection — Mood irritable ; malicious —
Amorousness.
Anxious feeling in hypochondria ....
Anxious feeling in prsecoidia.
Pupils generally contracted Pupils generally dilated.
Piarrhoea predominant Constipation predominant.
Catamenia too late and scanty Catamenia too soon and profuse.
Coryza predominantly fluent Coryza generally dry, partic. in the open air ;
in-doors, on the other hand, it is fluent.
Respiration prevalently slow Respiration quick oftener than slow.
Expectoration in the morning Expectoration in the morning and during
day. Complaints predominant in hollow of elbow Complaints predominant in hollow of knee and on shin. and on calf of leg.
Remission during day and before mid- Remission evening till midnight, night.
Worse when perspiring Worse or better when perspiring.
Worse when lying on painful side, better Generally as with Drosera, but often also when lying on unpainful side. the opposite.
Worse after sleep Better after sufficient and not too long
sleep, but worse on awaking when roused from sleep.
Better after getting out of bed .... Worse or better after getting out of bed.
Worse when stooping Better or worse when stooping.
Worse after drinking Trorse or better after drinking.
Worse when sneezing Worse or better from sneezing.
Aggravated oftener than improved by pres- Improved oftener than aggravated by pres- sure, sure.
Predomin. iTorse -— ■— ^ -^^ — ^ Predomin. better
From warmth, trrowing warm and in warm air. in bed, during rest, after lying down, while lying, bitting and standing, when lifting diseased limb, from pressure, and after sleep.
Predomin. better — - — ^^ -^'^ — — --- Predomin. worse
From cold, growing cold and in cnld weather, from motion, when walking, from touch, when letting diseased limb hang down, and from cold diet.
N.B. Drosera lacks the over-sensitiveness of Nux vomica to pain.
Drosera.
ITfomorrhages, blood liglit-red .... Complaints predominant in external parts Itching, generally lessened by scratching
Sleeplessness after midnight Pulse unchanged ....
One-sided coldness, predom. left side* partial sweat on front part of body . Thirst does not appear till after chill
Hajraorrhages, blood dark — Apoplexy.
Complaints predominant in internal parts.
Itch'g, uuchang'd or aggraval'd by scratch- ing.
Sleeplessness before midnight.
Pulse changed, sometimes intermitting; gen- erally frequent, small, and weak.
One-sided coldness, predom. right side.
Partial sweat on back part of body.
Want of thirst predominant, but constant only during chill — Thirst frequently ap- pears before and after chill, less fre- quently between heat and sweat.
Mood irritable; irascible Mood indifferent — Calm sadness of gentle
dispositions.
Anxious feeling in the hypochondria. . . Anxious feelinginpraecordia — Unconscious- ness— Delirium.
Far-sightedness Short-sightedness.
Kespirat. slow; predom. with moist sound. Respirat'n quick; predom. with dry sound.
Expectoration not constant; morning . . Expectoration predominant, but not con- stant; morning and during day.
Complaints predominant on thigh . . . Complaints generally on leg.
Kemission during day and before mid- night.
Worse after sleep
Better after getting out of bed . , Worse when rising from a seat , .
Better after rising from a seat . .
Worse when stooping and when rising Worse when bending diseased part .
Worse after meals Worse after stool
RE>nssiON from niidnight till noon.
Worse or better after sieep.
Better or worse after getting out of bed.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Better or worse when stooping.
Better or worse when bending diseased part, partic. when holding it bent or bending it sideways ; worse when bend- ing it backwards.
Worse or better after meals.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomln. ^vorse
Predomln better
Out-doors, when lyins: on painful side, when liftina: diseased limb, when walking fast and mnning, from bodily exertion generally, from vinegar and sour things, from pressure, and alter stool.
Fredomin. better
Predomin. ^Torsc
In-doors, when lying on unpainful side, when letting diseased limb hang down, from touch, and from
scratching.
N.B. Drosera lacks both the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain and the sensation of numbness in
suffering parts.
* Ail other symptoms predom. on right side, like PolsatUla.
Drosera.
Increased irritability.
l*ain pressing outwards — Apoplexy.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
Painful eruptions.
Pulse sometimes suppressed with strong beat- ing of heart; generally (piick.
Chill lessened by motion, increased in warm room.
Heat increased during sleep.
AVant of thirst predom., but constant only during chill.
Insensibility of disposition
Ailments from vexation with reserved dis- pleasure.
Pupils predom. dilated
Complaints predom. on external ear, and on upper lip.
Appetite for bread
Nausea in stomach, less frequently in abdomen.
Piarrhoea predom. painless
Urine often, but scanty
Retention of urine
Respiration slow — Cough dry Complaints predom. on thigh
Sensitive disposit. — Mood changing; anxious; peevish — Boldness — Avarice — Amorous- ness.
Ailments from excessive joy, fricfht. mortifica- tion, or from vexation with fright, dread, or fear — Delirium.
Pupils generally contracted.
Complaints on inner ear and under lip predom.
Aversion to bread.
Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Diarrhoea generally painful.
Urine seldom and scanty.
Incontinence more frequent than retention of urine.
Eespiratien quick — Cough generally with ex- pectoration.
Complaints predom. on leg.
.A-ffORAVATTON from evening till morning . . Aooravatton from noon till midnight.
Worse when respiring deeply Better or worse when respirmg deeply.
Worse when swallowing Better o?' wor.«e when swallowing, partic. worse
when swallowinar saliva.
W orse after stool 5e/^er or worse after stool.
Better after sweat Worse or better after sweat.
Belter after sleep Worse or be+ter after sleep.
AVorse from uncovering ; better from wrap- Generally better from uncovering, worse from ping np. wrapping up.
Worse when bending diseased part .... Better or worse when bending diseased part,
partic. better when bending it sideways, or when holding it bent.
Worse when sitting down AVorse or better when sitting down.
.Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Predomin. '^vorse
Predomin. better
Fiom cold, from growins cold and in cnld weather, from nncoverins, motion, walking, when walking out-doors,* from bodily exertion, after stool, and on inspiration.
Predomin. better
Predomin worse
From warmth, growing warm and in warm air, from wrapping up, during rest, when standing, sit- ting and lyingjt during and after sleep, after sweat, and on expiration.
N.P.
The over-sensitiveness of Pulsat. to pain is very rarely found with Helleb
Mere sensitiveness (to touch, &c.), on the other hand, is found with both remedies.
• B'>th ivmedies have prpdom. improv. of complaints "mit-^nnrx. airi:rrav. in-doTs.
t The 8j-mptoms of both remed es are predom. apgrav. '' in bed " and "from wiinnth o/bed.^'
Helleb. nig. Veratr. alb.
Want of bodily irritability predoiuinant. . Increased bodily irritability.
Kg apoplexy— Very rarely paralysis . . . Apoplexy — Paralysis.
Epilepsy, with consciousness Epilepsy, generally with loss of conscious- ness.
Humid, painless eruptions — Painless ulcers. Pry, painful eruptions —Painful ulcers.
Pulse regular Pulse irregular, sometimes intermitting.
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.
Chill increased after getting out of bed . Chill lessened after getting out of bed.
First heat, then chill First chill, then heat.
Want of thirst constant Thirst not constant j least thirst during
sweat.
Insensibility of disposition Sensitive disposition.
Calm sadness — Indifference Cheerfulness or dejection — Fear — ^lali-
eiousness — Irritability — Amorousness.
Ailments from vexation with reserved dis- Ailments from fright, anger, grief, or from pleasure. vexation with dread or fear.
No delirium — Difficult comprehension — Delirium— Easy or difficult comprehens'n — Mental dullness — Imbecility. Rarely mental dullness — Ecstasies — In-
sanity.
Melancholy, with apathy and stupor . . . Melancholy with lamentation and discon-
solateness.
Pupils predominantly dilated ..... Pupils generally contracted.
Saliva generally increased Saliva generally diminished.
Urine often, but scanty Urine seldom and scanty ; only exceptionally
copious.
Respiration slow — Cough dry Respiration quick — Expectoration nut con- stant.
Complaints predom. on thigh Complaints predom. on leg.
Remission of complaints during day . . Predom. worse from growing cold, better
from growing warm. Better or worse when assuming an erect
Position EN
Better after rising from a seat
Worse or better from pressure
Remission during day and evening. Better (resp. worse) from growing cold or
from growing warm. Worse when assuming an erect position.
Better or worse after rising from a seat. Generally improved by pressure.
Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.
Predomin. fvorse
Predomin. better
From uncovering, from warm diet, from motion, when walking, when ascending, and when bending
diseased part backwards.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
From wrapping up, from cold diet, during rest, when standing, sitting and lying, when descending,
during sleep, and on awaking.
Hepar s. c.
Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predominant Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predominant
in external parts. in internal part.s.
"Want of bodily irritability — Painless erupt's. Increased irritai)ility — Painful eruptions.
Hajmorrhages, blood lii>ht-rcd llaiinorrhuges, blood dark.
Pulse generally quick, full, hard, strong . . I'ulse generally frequent, but small and weak.
Heat abating in bed Heat increased in bed.
Thirst generally wanting only during cold Want of thirst predouiiuant, but constant only
stage. during chill.
Insensibility of disposition
Mood irritable ; malicious ; haughty ....
Ailments from (fright, grief, vexation) anger,
disappointed love or jealousy.
Memory active ur weak — Mental dullness . .
Eyes protruding — Pupils predoni. dilated —
Clear-sighteduess more frequent than dim-
sightedness. Nasal complaints predom. internal ....
Painless diarrhoea . .
Catamenia predom. profuse
Expectoration infrequent ; during day . . ,
Complaints predom. on fore-arm and thigh .
Sensitive disposition.
Calm sadness of mild dispositions — IndifTer- ence — Peevishness — Boldness — Avarice.
Ailments from (fright, grief, vexation) exces- sive joy or from mortification.
Weak memory — Mental dullness more rarely.
Eyes sunken — Pupils generally contracted— Dim-sightedness.
Nasal compl. external oftener than internal.
Diarrhoea generally painful.
Catamenia predom. scanty.
Expectoration predominant, but not constant;
morning and during day. Complaints predom. on upper arm and on leg
AoGRAVAT. from evening till morning . . .
Aggravat. from noon till midnight.
Worse when looking upwards or sideways . .
Worse when looking upwards.
Better after perspiring Generally worse alter perspiring.
AV'orse from uncovering, better from wrap- G^e7?era/Zy better from uncovering, worse from ping up. wrapping up.
Worse after sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Generally worse after getting out of bed . . Generally improved after getting out of bed.
Generally improved when stooping .... Generally aggravated when stooping.
Worse when bending diseased part .... Better or worse when bending diseased part,
partic. better when bending it sideways;
worse when bending it back. Worse when swallowing drink TTorse or better when swallowing, particularly
worse when swallowing saliva.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
AVorse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Ailments from Plumbum Ailments from Copper vapors, and from Sulph.,
Mercur., or Cinchona, etc.
Predomin. ^v'orse
Out-doors, from cold, growinir cold and in cold weather, from drinking cold v bent posture, when lyin;; on 7)ainriil side, " after" getting out of bed, fi bodily exertion generally, from pressure, aud after stool.
Predomin. better
cold watiT, uncoverinij, lyinsr in om walkiuir fast aud from
Predomin. better
Predomin. vrorse
la-doors, from warmth, from growing warm and in warm air, from drinkine coffee and sn)okin<r, from wrapping up, after sweat, in extended position, when lying on unpainfiil side, in bed i^eucrally, when sitting, and when stooping.
N.B. Pulsatilla has numb eensation in suffering parts oftener than Hyoscyamus.
Hyoscyamus.
Crawling sensation in internal parts —
Parched skin — Obesity. Painless paralysis, generally of one side
Hieraorrhages, blood light-red
Pulse generally regular
Thii'st is wanting only during chill . . .
Complaints predom. in external parts . . . Complaints predom. in internal part
Complaints from Arsenic vapors Complaints from Copper vapors.
Pains appear and disappear suddenly, or in- Pains appear suddenly and disapp. gradually.
crease and decrease gradually.
Pains attack first one part, then re-appear in Pains (rheumatic) shift from one place to an-
another. other without an intermission.*
Aversion to bodily and mental exertion . . Desire to walk slowly, and relief from it.*
Ulcers: overlappinsj edijes. a red areola around, a Ulcers: swollen red surroundings, bleed easily, and
hard bottom with a blackish spot in the middle. suppurate profusely.*
Moderately cold air is felt very unpleasantly , Desire for the open air, and amelioration ia
the cold, open air.*
Thirst predom Want of thirst predom.
Headache, better when lying down . . . , Headache, worse when lying down.
Photophobia by daylight, not by candle-light. Photoph. by candle-light, not by dim daylight.
Flow of water from the eyes with burning Lachrymatiou in the cold, open air and in the
when opening them. wind.*
Pustules on the cornea Obscuration of the cornea.*
Stitches in the (left) ear, extending into the Stitches and tearing with inflamm., swelling,
neck, head. heat & redness of the intern. & extern, ear.*
The nose feels too heavy The nose feels sore internally and externally.
Complaints of inner nose predom Nasal compl. external oftener than internal.
Watery discharge from the nose with crcat sensi- Green fetid discharge.*
tiveness and ulceration of the nostrils.
Hard, pluii;-]ilve masses (klinkers) causing pain Chronic coryza with yellow-green discharge from
when removed. nose.
Bad smell from the nose Sut)jective smell like old catarrh.*
Great dryness of mouth and lips, momentarily The mouth feels dry, clammy, compelling him to
relieved by drinking. moisten it at times.
Tongue dry, and heavily coated in the morning . Tonirue coated yellow (white) and is covered with
loush mucus.
Tongue coated at the root and with a heavy yel- Tongue feels in the middle as if burned.*
low felt.
Tongue red, smooth glossy (in dysentery) . . . Tongue feels dry, clammy, without thirst.*
Throat and soft palate dark-red copper color . . Inflammation of the throat with veins distended.*
Complaints predom. on soft palate Complaints predom. on roof of mouth.
Buruimr in the throat Sore feeling, stinging in the throat.*
Inflammation & ulceration of the palate <& tonsils. Toui^h mucus in the throat, esp. in the morning.*
Thirst with tongue and mouth dry Tliirstlessness with moist tongue.*
Vomiting of sour substances Vomiting of bile.*
Vomiting of food after breakfast Vomit, of food after each meal, esp. in the evening.
Watery diarrhoea followed by tenesmus (morn- Watery diarrhoea preceded by rumbling in the
ing). abdomen (night).*
Urinal sediment whitish Urinal sediment red.
Emission of succus prostat.
(with the stool) .
Pollutions.
Catamenia too soon Catamenia too late.
Hoarseness (evening) Hoarseness when speaking aloud.*
Loud rattling cough with nausea and expecto- Cough with expectoration of much bitter,
ration dragging to the feet in strings. yellow, green, or blood-streaked mucus.*
Expectoration not constant, stringy . . . . Expectoration predom., but not constant.
Like a heavy load laying on chest (when Constriction of chest, (when awaking from
awaking from sleep). sleep.)*
Stitches under the sternum through to the back. Stitches in the chest.*
Sensation of coldness in the region of the heart. Burning sensation in the region of the heart.
Aggravation morning and noon Aggravation from noon till midnight.
■Better from running of nose, nose-bleed, soft Worse from loss of fluids, stools, (sometimes from vomiting).
Predomln. ^Torse — "-*^ -^ — —■^-- Predomin. better
In cold weather, from cold, from cold diet, from motion, from bodily exertion, when lifting diseased
limb, and on inspiration.
Predomln. better -^ -— ^"^ — ' _ Predomin. TTor^^e
In warm air, from warmth, during rest, when letting diseased limb hang down, and on expiration. -N.B. Kali bichrom. seems to lack both the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain and the sensation of numbness in suffering parts.
N.B. * addtd by Dr.
A.
Lippe, wo first used Kali bichr. in measles.
Kali carb. Arsenic.
Complaints (gnawing pain, etc.) predomin. Complaints (gnawing pain, etc.) predorain.
in external parts. in internal parts.
Pain rending downwards — Pred. plethora. Pain rending npwards — Predora. aiuemie.
Humid eruptions Eruptions generally dry.
Ulcers, dicsliarge rather copiously . . , Discharge pred. cop's., rarely scanty.
C.
Tig
In the scars tension, pressing, rending . .
In scars burning.
C.llg.
Dreams of water, thieves, ghosts, diseases Dreams of fire, thunder-storm (dead per-
(dead people, misfortunes), also erotic, sons & misfortunes), vexation, embarra.ss-
imaginative, and phantastic dreams ment, etc.
Pulse very different; often slow and weak; Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak.
often frequent and hard.
Partial sweat on upper part of body . . . Sweat on lower part of body.
Sweat increased by motion Sweat lessened by motion.
Thirst predominant, except perhaps during Least thirst during chill, most during sweat ;
chill. drinks often, but little at a time during
heat.
Absent-mindedness Indifference — Irritability — Maliciousness —
Avarice — Imbecility — Insanity.
Ailments from hearing bad news .... Ailm. from vexat'n with fear or vehemence.
Complaints predominant on upper eyelids. Complaints predominant on lower eyelid.s.
Aversion to bread, particularly rye-bread . Appetite for bread, particularly rye-bread.
Appetite for sweets ^ version to sweats.
Xausea in stomach Nausea, particularly in throat.
Constipation predominant Diarrhcea predominant.
Urine often but scanty Urine scanty (with diarrhoea) 01^ copious.
Catam. too scanty, but of long duration . Catam. too profuse and of long duration.
Coryza dry oftener than fluent .... Fluent coryza.
Expectoration is loosened in morning and Expectoration during day.
during day, and is generally swallowed.
Complaints predominant in hollow of elbow Complaints predominant in hollow of knee
and on shin. and on calf of leg.
"Worse after sweating Worse or better after sweating.
Better or worse from warmth of bed . . Better from warmth of bed.
Worse after sleep Better after sufficient sleep ; but worse on
awaking when roused from sleep.
Worse when getting out 01 bed ....
Almost always improv. when getting out of
bed Worse from light, better in the dark . .
Better (resp. worse) from light or in the dark.
Worse when stooping ; predom. better when Better or worse when stooping and when
assuming an erect position. assuming an erect position.
Better or worse from eructation ....
Better from eructation.
Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.
Predomin. ^vorse — - — •— ''^^ — "---^ Predomin. better
In wet weather, from washins; and moistening diseased part, when bending it, from pressure, when Ij-iii^ on side, partic. on unpainful side, when getting out of bed, alter sleep, when silting down, when riding, and from warm diet.
Predomin. better . — — ""■" ■— "^^ Predomin. worse
Tn dry weather, when lying on back, or on painful side, from scratching and rubbing, when riding on
horseback, and from cold diet.
Kali carb. Lycopodium.
Dark hair — Muscles rigid — Crackling in Light hair — Muscles lax — Crackling in the
internal parts. joints.
Spasms with fall consciousness .... Spasms with unconsciousness.
Pulse very different, often more frequent in Pulse somewhat accelerated only after meals
the morning, slower in evening; rarely and in the evening, partic. frequent iu
reversed ; often unequal, irregular, inter- the evening, slow iu the morning, mitting ; also slow and weak, or acceler- ated and hard; treuihling.
One-sided heat, right side One-sided heat, left side.
Mood sad Mood changing; cheerful or depresscrl;
serious; gentle or irritable; haughty; malicious ; miserly ; distrustful.
Solicitude concerning bodily welfare . .
Solicitude concern'g spiritual welfare.
C.IIg.
Ailments from hearing bad news .... Ailments from anger.
Very rarely fancies Imbecility — Insanity.
Apoplexy not yet observed Apoplexy.
Compl. predom. on external angle of eye, Compl. predom. on inner angle of eye, on
on outside of nose, on upper lip, in lower inside of nose, on under-lip, in upper part
part of chest, and on upper arm. of chest, and on fore-arm.
Urinary sediment reddish Urinary sediment red (sandy) or whitish.
Kespiration predominant with dry sound . Respiration predom. with moist sound.
Expectoration not constant ; morning and Expectoration almost constant ; morning
duriug day. and evening.
Remission of complaints during day and
before midnight.
Worse in cold weather, better in warm air.
Worse from growing cold, better from
growing warm.
Worse after perspiring
Better or worse after getting out of bed .
Worse when hungry
Better or worse from eructation . . . .
Worse from sneezing
Worse from needle- work and tlie hke . .
Worse when alone, better when in company.
Worse after stool
Remission forenoon and after midnight.
Better (resp. worse) in cold or warm air. Better "(resp. worse) from growing cold or
warm.
Better or worse after perspiring.
Almost always improved after getting out
of bed.
Worse after a satisfying meal.
Better from eructation.
Worse or better when sneezing.
Better when knitting.
Better (resp. worse) when alone or in comp. Worse or better after stool.
Predomin. xvorse
Predomin. belter
When lying on uupainful side, when lifting diseased limb, from cold, from warm diet, and from doing
needle-work.
Predomin better
Predomin. tvorse
When Ij'iug on painful side, when letting diseased limb hang down, from warmth, in warm rooms, and
from cold diet.
Want of bodily irritability — Conijil. prcdom.
in external parts. Cracklinj; in internal parts — Boring pain
from without inwards.
Aversion to open air
Pulse very difierent ; often frequent it\ the
mornin<r, slower in the evening;, rarely
the reverse; often unequal, irre.uadar or
trenil)lin<? ; often slow and weak, often
also accelerated and hard.
Heat on lower part of I)()dy
Thirst predominant ; but is often wanting
during chill.
Chill increased out-doors
Itchintr. relieved by scratching
Averaiou to being alone
Increased irritability — Complaints predom. in internal jjurts.
Crackl'g of joints — Bor'g pain from withia outwards.
Inclination for open air.
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak ; slow in the morning, IVecpient in the even- ing ; sometimes imperceptible.
Heat on upper part of body.
Want of thirst predominant, but constant
only during chill.
Chill abated out-doors.
Itch'g, unchanged or aggrav. by scratch'g.
Desire to be alone.
Very rarely fancies
Ailments from hearing bad news . . . .
Paralysis — No apoplexy ......
Compl. predom. on external angle of eye,
on upper lip, upper jaw, & upper teeth. Swelling of up])er lip predominant . .
Nausea in stomach
Constipation predominant
Urine too often, but scanty .... Cataraenia too scanty, but of long duration Coryza dry ofteuer than fluent . .
Sputa are swallowed
Mood changing; indifferent; gentle; bold;
distrustful — I'arsimony.
Ailments from excessive joy.
Apoi)lexy— Very rarely paralysis.
Compl. predom. in inner angle of eye, oa
under lip, lower jaw, and lower teeth.
Swelling of under lip predominant.
Nausea in throat, stomach, and abdomen.
Diarrhoea predominant.
Urine infrequent and scanty. ^ Catara. too scanty and of short duration.
Coryza fluent (partic. right side) oftener
than dry. Sputa are expectorated.
Remission durwg day and before midnight Worse from exertion, walking fast, etc. . Worse when taking a deep breath . .
Worse after stool
Better or worse from warmth of bed Worse (better) when lying on right or left
side.
Worse after sleep
Worse (better) when opening or closing the
Eyes EN
Almost always improved when rising (from
a stooping posture). Better or worse from being touched.
Remission from midnight till noon.
Iraprov. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Belter or worse after stool.
Worse from warmth of bed.
Better when lying on right side, worse when
lying on left side.
Worse or better after sleep.
Better when opening, worse when closing
the eyes. Worse or better when rising.
Worse from touch.
Fredomin. fV'orse
Predomin. bolter
From cold, jrrowinK cold and in cold weather, on inspiration, when sittinsj erect, when littinir diseased limber resting it on anythinir, when washinir, moistening, or bending suflering part sideways, from pressure, after stool, and from bodily exertion.
Fredomin. better --- — ^-i -'^--.^ — ^ Predomin. ■»vorse
From warmth, growing warm and in warm air. on expiration, when sittln<r bent for^'ard, wlien letting diseased limb hang down, from sweets, in warm rooms, and from rubbing and scratching.
Kali carb. Sepia.
Spnsms w'th full consciousness .... Spasms with unconsciousness.
Jtchiiig of skin, relieved by scratcli'iig , . Itchinir, aggrav. by scratching.
Eruptions humid . . .' Erupto:is generally dry.
Ulcers, discharge copious Ulcers, discharge very copious or scanty.
C.Hg
Pulse very different ; sometimes frequent in Pulse accelerated, partic. by vexation and
themorning, slower in the evening; rarely motion; frequent at night, slow during
reversed. the day.
ITeat with thirst Heat without thirst.
Thirst predom. ; but during chill want of Want of thirst ; only during chill thirst is
thirst is predominant. constant.
Fear of being alone Desire to be alone — Mood indifferent;
apathetic ; serious ; irritable — Avarice.
Consequences of grief — Self-willed . . . Consequences of anger.
Delirium Insanity — Imbecility.
Very rarely fancies Apoplexy.
Swelling, or eruption on upper lip predom. Swelling or eruption on vnder lip predem.
Com pi. predom. on upper arm & on shin . Compl. predom. on fore-arm and on calf.
Discharge of urine too often, but scanty . Discharge of urine not often enough.
Urinal sediment I'eddish Urinal sediment red or whitish.
L'ntamenia scanty Catamenia profuse oftener than scanty.
False labor-pains too weak or spasmodic; Spasmodic labor too weak or wilh over-
originating in the small of back, and ex- sensitiveness; the os uteri is swollen and
tending to the uterus with bearing down. indurated, resists dilatation, and with pain
along the spine. Lippe.
After-pains most in sacral region, drawing After-pains with backache. Lippe. down and pressing on the genitals.
Cough, partic. at night (after midnight) and Cough, partic. forenoon and evening till
dry in evening and night, in the morning midniglit ; dry during day, in the morn-
and during day w'th expectoration, which ing (evening) and at night, with expec-
is generally swallowed. toration, which is generally swallowed.
P EMISSION during day and before midnight. Remission of complaints in the afternoon
Worse in cold weather, partic. when it is Better or worse in cold weather, but preval. wet and cold. worse in dry cold weather.
Worse after sleep Better or \vorse after sleep.
Worse when hungry Worse after a satisfying meal.
Worse from bodily exertion Improv. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Predomin. -worse ,—— •-. ^^- ^ — ~-- Predomin. better
In wet weatber, -when alone, ^vlien moviii<r, runninsj, from bodily exertion erenerally, when sitting down, ■when sitting erect, when lying on side, and after breakfast.
Predomin. better -^ ■*— --^^ — -— -. Predomin. -worse
In dry -weather, in company, dnrinsr rest, -when sittinsr bent forward, -when lyin^on back, -when leaning against anything, from riding ou horseback, on an empty stomach, from rubbing and scratching.
Blood uncoagnlable
Apoplexia sanguinea* — Paralysis generally
painful. Ulcers with scanty discharge, sometimes proud
flesh ; better from warmth, worse from cold.
Warts
Pulse irregular
' Thirst, often only hefore the chill ....
Awaking too early
Blood coagulates easily.
Apoplexia nervosa — Paralysis generally pain- less.
Ulcers with copious discharge j worse from warmth, better from cold.
Corns. C.Hg.
Pulse rather equal.
Thirst often only hefore and after the chill, and worse between heat and sweat.
Awaking too late.
Satiety of life, with longing for death . . . Mood cheerful, haughty ; irritable, malicious, jealous ; rarely peevish.
Repugnance of women to marry .... Ailments from disappointed love or jealousy
Mental excitability — Insanity . .
Rarely absent-mindedness, fancies or uncon
sciousness. Nasal complaints predom. internal Want of appetite predom. . . .
Painless diarrhoea
Urine too often
Catamenia too soon or too late .
Respiration preval. slow . . .
Cough, generally without expectoration Complaints generally on palm of hand .
Satiety of life with fear of death.
Mood changing : gentle ; bold ; despondent and anxious; indifferent; good-natured — Calm sadness of mild dispositions — Parsimony.
Aversion of men to women.
Ailments from excessive joy, from grief, mor- tification, or vexation.
Mental dullness — Melancholy.
Unconsciousness, &c.
Nasal compl. external oftener than internal.
Generally hunger.
Piarrhcea generally painful.
Urine seldom and scanty.
Catamenia too late.
Respiration quick.
Cough generally with expectoration.
Complaints predom. on back of hand.
Better or worse during sleep Worse durin? sleep.
Worse when and after getting out of bed . . Better or worse when & after gett'g out of bed.
Worse when rising from a seat Worse or better when rising from a seat.
AYorse when rising (from a stooping posture). Worse or better when rising.
Better when taking a deep breath .... Better or worse M-hen taking a deep breath.
Worse or better from sneezing Worse from sneezing.
Worse from bodily exertion ...... Improv. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Worse from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Generally improv. when eating Almost always aggrav. when eating.
Worse or better from spirituous liquors . . Worse from spirituous liquors.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Fredomin. ^n'^orse
Predomin. better
From cold and growing cold, out-doors and when walkins: out-doors, from uncovering, lyins: on risht side, when lying on painful side, when sittino; erect, when holding sufferimj part bent, when stretching out or lifting diseased limb, from weeping, from tyin": clothes tierht, from pressure, from vinegar and 60ur things, after stool, when and after getting out of bed, and from bodily exertion.
Predomin. better
Predomin. frorse
From warmth and growing warm, in-doors and from warmth of stove, from wrappins: up, in bed, lying on left side, when lyins? on unpainful side, when stooping: and sittinsr bent forward, when bending diseased part backwards, when drawing up sufferinsr limb or lettintr it hang down, from loosening the clothes, when eating, partic. fruit ; after pollutions, and from shaking the head.
N.B.
Lachesis lacks the sensation of numbness in suffcrina: parts peculiar to Pnlsat., often also the over-sensitiveness of Puis, to pain.
Mere sensitiveness (to touch &c.), on the other hand, is found with both remedies.
* See note to Lachesis — Phosphor.
Lycopodium. Graphites.
Sensitiveness iu external parts Sensitiveness in internal parts — No apo- plexy.
Hcemorrhagcs, blood dark Ilioniorrhaf^es, blood litrlit-red.
Sweat around the joints Skin chopped around the joints.
Swelling of sufiering parts Emaciation of suttering parts.
Pulse somewhat accelerated only iu the Pulse lull and hard, but somewhat accelerated evening and after meals; frequent in the only in the morn'g; frequent in the muru- evening, slow in the morning. ing, slow during day or evening.
Thirst is wanting only during chill . . , Want of thirst, partic. during heat.
Thirst, with disgust for drink Desire for drink, without thirst.
Internal chill, with external heat predom. . External chill, with internal heat.
Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover. Ileat or sweat, with aversion to uncover.
Dejectedness or cheerfulness— Gentleness — Seriousness — Distrust — Haughtiness — Avarice — Maliciousness.
Mental dullness — Imbecility — Insanity . .
Consequences of grief, mortification, vexa- tion, anger, (or fright).
Optical illusions in black or in dark colors .
Scentless flatus predominant
Urine often, but scanty
Urinal sediment red (sandy) or whitish . .
Catamenia generally of too long duration ; at the same time profuse or scanty.
"With suppressed catamenia, milk in the breasts.
Respiration with moist sound
Difficult respiration better in bed ....
Expectoration morning and evening . . .
Sadness — Despondency.
Neither unconsciousness, delirium, nor fan- cies. Ailments from grief (or fright).
Optical illusions in bright colors.
Fetid flatus.
Urine scanty. v
Urinal sediment whitish.
Catamenia of too long duration and scanty.
With suppressed catamenia, bleeding from anus. C.Hg,
Respiration with dry sound.
Difiicult respiration worse in bed.
Expectoration during day and evening.
Remission after midnight and in the fore- Remission of complaints during day. noon.
Worse during new moon Worse during full moon.
Worse when riding Better while riding, ivorse afterwards.
Worse after a satisfying meal Worse when hungry.
Fredomin. worse
Predomin. better
From warmth, from wrapping: up, when lettins: diseased limb hang down, durins: rest, when standing. Bitting and lying, from pressure, from drinliing wine, and when riding.
Predomin. better -- — ■- ^""^ ^ — ^ Predomin. worse.
From cold, from uncovering, when lifting up diseased limb, whentaoving, and when stooping.
Lycopodium.
Light hair — Skin and muscles lax . . .
Haemorrhages, blood dark — Apoplexia sanguinea.
Sensitiveness of external parts ....
Sweat around the joints — Eruptions gen- erally humid.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . .
Spasms with unconsciousness
Distention of veins of feet
Pulse somewhat accelerated only after meals and in the evening.
Sensation of coldness in the veins . . .
Heat, then chill — Thirst wanting only dur- ing chill.
Chill or heat, predominant left side . . .
Chill lessened after getting out of bed . .
Sweat increased durino; meals
-Chill or heat on
Upper right, lower left side— Chill or heat on Upper riglif, Imver left side- left side. riirht side of body.
Cold shudders on xipper part of body . . . Chill on lower part of body ; heat on upper part
Thirst often after sweat Thirst often before the chill. [of body.
Apoplesia sanguinea — Paralysis Apoplexia nervosa— Rarely paralysis.
Sadness or cheerfulness— Haughtiness— Mood Mood sad, quiet, srentle ; rarely irritable ; in- irritable; malicious. different— Boldness.
Ailments from anger and from vexation with Ailments from excessive joy and from vexa-
vehemence or reserved displeasure. tion with fright.
Vertio-o. inclining to fall forwards .... Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards.
Pupils dilated Pupils generally contracted.
Optical illusions in dark colors Optical illusions in bright colors.
Nausea in stomach Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Sour vomit predom Yomit is bitter oftener than sour.
Scentless flatus predom Hot, fetid flatus.
Constipat.; when diarrh. occurs, it is painless. Diarrhoea predom., generally painful.
Urine often, but scanty Urine seldom and scanty.
Urinal sediment red (sandy) or whitish . . Urinal sediment reddish.
Retent. of urine more freq. than incontinence. Incontinence more freq. than retent. of urine.
Catamenia generally of too long duration . . Catamenia of too short duration.
Emission of scantily secreted milk .... Emission of milk, the secretion of which is
generally increased.
Coryza dry oftener than fluent Coryza fluent (riirht side) oftener than dry.
Respiration preval. with moist sound . . . Respiration predom. with dry sound.
Expector. nearly constant : morninir & even'g.
Expoctor. not constant ; morn.
<fe during day.
Complaints predom. in upper part of chest, on Complaints predom. in lower part of chest, on
fore-arm. in palm of hand, on inside of nose, upper arm, on back of hand, on outside of
and on upper lip. nose and on under lip.
With Horses : Swelling of the hind-legs . . With Horses : swelling of the front-legs.
Remission after midnight and in the forenoon. Remiss, aft. midnicht. in the morn. & forenoon.
Worse during new moon Worse before a thunder-storm.
Better (worse) in cold or warm air ... . Better in cold weather, worse in warm air.
Better (worse) when growing cold or warm . Bett. wh. growV cold, worse wh. grow'g warm.
AVorse from bodily exertion Generally improv. by exertion.
Better or worse while and after per?pirinsr . Worse while and after perspirinir.
Better or worse in bed and fr. warmth of bed. Aim. alw. agsrav. in bed »S: fr. warmth of bed.
Worse after sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Worse from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Better when movinir diseased part .... Better or worse when movinsr the part.
Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Worse when swallowing Better when swallowing, or worse (when swal- lowing saliva); in the first case often worse after swallowinsr.
Better from eructation , . . Worse or better from eructation.
Worse or better from sneezing Worse from sneezinqr.
Worse when taking a deep breath .... Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Better or worse from weepinir Better from weeping.
Worse when looking at anything which turns. Worse when looking up.
Predomin. '^Torse
Predomin. better
When lyine: in a contracted posture, lying on painful side, when sittine erect, when stretching out dis- eased limb, on bending it sideways, washino: or moistenins: suflerina: part, tying clothes tii;ht. on inspiration, when opening the eyes, from drinking cold water and from cold diet in general, from bodily exertion and pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin. vrorse
In extended posture, lying on unpainful side, when sitting bent forward, drawing up diseased limb, loosening the clothes, on expiration, when closing the eyes, from warm diet, from eruciaiion, and when stooping.
Lycopodium.
Seoia.
Light hair — Skin ami muscles lax ....
Dark hair — Skin and muscles rigid.
Eruptions jrenorally humid Kruptions fjcnerally dry.
Pnlse frequent and full at night, slow dnrin?
day ; is accelerated, partic. by vexation and
Motion EN
"Want of thirst predom.; thirst is constant only
during chill, and frequently appe>ars also
hefure and after chill. Heat with thirst Heat without thirst.
Pulse somewhat accelerated only in the even- ing and after meals, slow in the morning.
Thirst is wanting only during chill, frequently appears after sweat.
from
Taciturnity
Mood dull or cheerful, gentle; amc
haughty; distrustful, malicious.
Delirium . .
Ailmeiits from grief, mortification, or
vexation with reserved displeasure.
Pupils dilated
Complaints predom. on upper lip ...
Yomit sour oftener than bitter ....
Scentless flatus — Urine too often, but scanty Retention of urine oftener than incontinence Catamenia scanty oftener than profuse .
Respiratien preval. with moist sound . .
Expectoration nearly constant ; morning and
evening.
Toothache with the cough
Loquacity. Dejection of spirits.
No delirium.
Ailments from disappointed love, or vexatioa
with fright.
Pupils contracted Complaints predom. on under lip.
Bitter vomit predom.
Fetid flatus — Discharge of urine too infrequent.
Incontinentiae urinae predom.
Catamenia profuse oftener than scanty.
Respiration preval. with dry sound.
Expectoration predom., but not constant: is
loosened night and morning, and generally
swallowed.
Cough with the toothache.
C.Hg.
Remission after midnight and /orevjoon . . Remission of complaints afternoon.
"Worse (better) when alone or in company. . Better when alone, worse when in company.
"Worse during new moon "Worse before a thunder-storm.
Better (worse) from growing cold or warm . Predom. worse from growing cold ; better
when growing warm.
Better or worse after sweat Worse after sweat.
"Worse (better) when lying on right or left side. Better when lying on right side, worse when
lying on left side.
"Worse after sleep Better after sufficient sleep, but worse on
awaking when roused from sleep.
Worse or better when sneezing "Worse when sneezing.
Worse on inspiration and deep respiration . Better or worse on inspiration and deep respi- ration.
"Worse or better when rising (after stooping). Almost always improv. when rising.
"Worse or better when sitting down .... Better when sitting down.
"Worse from bodily exertion Generally improv. by exertion.
"Worse when looking at anything which turns. Worse when looking up, or over a large surface.
Predomln. irorse
Predomln. belter
From warmth, wrappins up, in wet weather, from drinking cold water and from cold diet in reneral, when lyins on side, partic. on painful side ; when turning in bed, after sleep, when sitting erect, when descending, from bodily exertion, and after breaiifast.
Predomln. better
Predomin. TTOrse
From cold, from uncovering, in dry weather, from warm diet, when lyin? on back or on unpainful side, when sittinsr bent forward, when l^neeling, when ascending, when stooping, on expiration, on an empty stomach, and from eruetation.
N.B. With Sepia we very rarely find the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Lycop.
Lycopodium.
Apoplexia sanguinea
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . . Aversion to motion — Eruptions predominantly
humid.
Ulcers worse from warmth, better from cold .
Pulse somewhat accelerated only after meals
and in the evening; slow in the morning.
Distention of veins of feet
Heat, with inclination to uncover ....
Silicea.
Apoplexia nervosa.
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.
Inclination for motion — Eruptions predom.
dry.
Ulcers better from warmth, v.-orse from cold.
Pulse generally small, hard, and quick, partic.
frequent at night, slower during the day.
Distention of veins of hands.
Heat, with aversion to uncover.
Mood sad or cheerful; serious; haughty; Dejection — No delirium — No insanity.
malicious ; parsimonious ; distrustful.
Pupils dilated Pupils contracted.
Complaints generally in inner ear, in palm of Complaints generally on external ear. on back
hand, and in upper part of chest. of hand, and in lower part of chest.
Vomit sour oftener than bitter ; mucous . . Bitter vomit — Vomiting fopd oftener than
mucus.
Bellyache after stool Remission of bellyache after stool.
Urine often, but scanty Urine too often.
Urinal sediment red (sandy) or whitish. . . Urinal sediment reddish or yellowish.
Retention of urine more frequent than in- Incontinentia urinaj predom.
continence.
Respiration preval. with moist sound . . . Respiration with dry sound.
Expectoration morning and evening . . . . Expectoration during day.
In fevers: hands and fingers become like dead. Heat in the fingers (in fevers).
Remis.sion after midnight and forenoon . . Remission before midnight.
Aggravation during new moon Aggravation more frequent during full moon
than new moon.
"Worse (better) in warm or cold air . . . . Better in warm air, worse in cold weather.
"Worse (better) when growing warm ur cold Predom. better when growing warm ; worse
when growing cold.
Better or worse after perspiring "Worse after perspiring.
"Worse or better from warmth of bed . . . Better from warmth of bed.
Worse (better) when lying on right or left Better when lying on right side, worse when
side. lying on left side.
"Worse or better when getting out of bed . . Worse when getting out of bed.
Almost always improved after getting out of "Worse or better after getting out of bed.
bed.
Better or worse when sitting down .... Better when sitting down.
Worse or better when rising from a seat . . Worse when rising from a seat.
Worse or better when rising (after stooping). Better when rising.
Worse from bodily exertion Worse or better from exertion.
Worse or better when riding on horseback . Worse when riding on horseback.
Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.
Bdter or worse from weeping Worse from weeping.
Worse when looking at anything which turns. Worse when looking up.
Worse (better) when alone or in company. . Worse when alone; better in company.
Predomin. averse
Predomin. better
In wet weather, from warmth, from wrappino; up, in-doors and from warmth of stove, when lying on side, when letting diseased limb hang down, and when descending.
Predomin. better -^ ■ -'''^- '^ ~-- Predomin. worse
In dry weather, from cold, from nncoverinz, out-doors and when walking ont-doors. when lyina: on "back, %vhen lifting diseased limb, when ascending, when stooping, from needle-work, and from weeping.
Lycopodium.
Itighi side; partic. upper right, lower left side.
Sensation of numbness predominant; sensi- tiveness t>nly external.
Pinching pain in internal parts — Eruptions predominantly humid.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis. .
Pulse somewhat accelerated only after meals and in the evening; slow in the raornin'j^.
Thirst is wanting only during chill ; often appears after sweat
Chill lessened after getting out of bed . .
Inclination for motion Aversion to mot'n (which, however, improv.)
Itch'g, unchanged or lessened by scratch'g. Itch'g, unchanged or aggrav. by scratch'g.
Pulse unchanged Pulse changed, sometimes intermitting, gen- erally frequent, small, weak.
Chill lessened in bed Chill increased in bed.
Thirst during all stages of fever .... Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill.
Compl. predom. on upper lip, upper jaw, and upper teeth, on outside of gum, and on top of foot.
Paralysis or apoplexy not yet observed .
Predominant loss of appetite
Nausea in stomach
Catamenia too soon or too late ....
Expectoration not constant ; morning . .
Compl. predom. on lower lip, lower jaw, and lower teeth, on inner side of gum, & on sole of foot.
Paralysis, and still oftener apoplexy.
Generally hunger.
Nausea in throat, stomach or abdomen.
Catamenia too late.
Expectoration predom., but not constant ; morning and during day.
Remission of complaints during day . . Remission from midnight till noon.
Better from pressure Better or worse from pressure.
Worse when stooping and when rising . Worse or better when stooping and when
rising.
Better from moving diseased part . . . Better or worse from moving the part.
Worse when getting out of bed .... Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Predominantly worse after gett'g out of bed. Better or worse after getting out of bed.
Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Better or worse when sneezing .... Worse when sneezing.
Worse when swallowing Worse or better when swallowing.
Worse (better) from cold or warm diet . . Better from cold, worse from warm diet.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Better from eructation Worse or better from eructation.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stooL
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
From cold, growing cold and in cold weather, from nncovering, Ij'ing on right side or on painful side, when lifting diseased limb or resting it on anything, from tying the clothes tight, when and after getting out of bed, and on inspiration.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ivorse
From warmth, growing warm and in warm air, from wrapping np, lying on left side or on nnpainful side, when letting diseased limb hang down, from loosening the clothes, in bed, after perspiring, and from eructation.
N.B.
We rarely find the OTcr-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain with Magn. mur., rarely also the sensation of numbness in sulTeriug parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
Mere sensitiveuess ^to touch, etc.), on the other hand, occurs with both remedies.
Magn. mur. Sepia.
Inclination for ojxmi air Aversion to open air.
Itching undianged, less frequently relieved Itching aggrav. by scratching.
by scratching. '
Pulse generally unchanged, only a little ac- Pulse accelerated, partic. by vexation and celerated. motion; unequal, trembling; quick and
full, also intermitting, at nigiit; slow
during day.
Chill lessened in the open air Chill increased in the open air.
Heat with thirst . . Heat without thirst
Thirst during all stages of the fever . . . Want of thirst; only during chill thirst is
constant.
Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed .
Apoplexy, and still ofteuer paralysis.
Taciturnity Loquacity— Unconsciousness.
Complaints predora. on upper lip . . . . Complaints predom. on under lip.
Erections Impotence, with changing sexual desire.
Catamenia too scanty and of too short dura- Catamenia lasting too long; at the same tion. time too profuse or too scanty.
Expectoration not constant ; during day . Expectoration predom., but not constant;
is loosened, partic. at night and in morn- ing, and is generally swallowed.
Remission of complaints during day . . Remission afternoon.
Worse in cold weather ; better in warm air. Better (worse) in cold weather or in warm
air.
Worse after lying down Worse or better after lying down.
Predom. better in bed Wo7'se or better in bed.
Worse (better) when lying on side or on Predom. better when lying on side ; worse
back. when lying on back.
Predom. worse when and after getting out Better or worse when and after getting out
of bed. of bed.
Worse (better) from cold or warm diet . . Predom. better from cold, worse from warm
diet.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Better or worse from sneezing .... Worse from sneezing.
Predomin. worse -— — •^-. -^^-- — — -, Predomin. better
When lying on right or on painful side, when closing the eyes, when rising (after stooping), when and
after getting ont of bed.
Predomin. better ■»- ■^''^-. .— — -. Predomin. ^vorse
When lying on left or on unpainfnl side, when opening the eyes, after sweat, from pressure, from clenching the teeth, and from eructation.
N.B.
The over-sensitiveness of Sepia to pain is very rarely found with Magn. raur
Mere sensitive- ness (to touch &c.), on the other hand, is found with both remedies.
Aversion to open air— Sweat on front part of Inclination for open air — Sweat on back part
body. of body.
Heat left side— Coldness or sweat on suffering Heat right side— Heat on sufiFering part.
part.
Thirst during all stages of the fever ....
Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill.
Sweat general, with exception of feet . . .
Sweat only on head.
Pulse irregular, generally full and accelerated;
Pulse accelerated, small, and weak; quick in
quick at night, slow during day. the evening, slow in the morning.
Itching relieved or aggravated by scratching. Itching unchanged or aggrav. by scratching.
Lying on side during sleep When asleep, lying on back, the arms over the
head (or lying on belly).
Dreads being alone — Mood irritable ; mali- Desire to be alone— Mood good-natured, indif-
cious Embarrassment. ferent ; distrustful — Avarice — Boldness.
Ailments from mortification— Earely delirium. Ailments from excessive joy, fright, grief, mor- tification, or vexation.
Pupils dilated— Optic, illusions in dark colors. Pupils generally contracted— Optical illusions
in bright colors.
Styes on upper eyelid Styes on upper and lower eyelids. C.Hg.
Eves protruding Eyes sunken.
Swelling of upper lip predom Swelling of lower lip predom.
Complaints predom. on soft palate, in upper Complaints predom. on roof of mouth, in lower
part of chest, on tip of elbow, fore-arm, and part of chest, in hollmv of elbow, on upper
palm of hand. arm, and on back of hands.
Generally loss of appetite Generally hunger.
Aversion to wine and brandy, but appetite for Appecite for wine, brandy, or beer ; but aver-
beer and for milk sion to milk.
Nausea in oesophag. or stora., rarely in throat. Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Urine smelling sour ; often and copious . . Ur. smelling like ammoniac ; infreq. & scanty.
Catamenia too scanty and of short duration, Catamenia too scanty and of short duration ;
or profuse and of long duration ; blood light- blood dark — Milk generally increased, red, serous — Milk diminished.
Expectoration not constant; during day . . Expectoration predom., but not constant;
morning and during day.
Aggravation from evening till morning . . Aggravation from noon till midnights
Worse (better) when growing cold or warm . Better when growing cold; worse when grow-
Worse after sweat Worse or better after sweat. [ing warm.
AVorse on awaking from sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Better after rising from bed or a seat . . . Better or worse after risinu from bed or a seat.
Worse from moving diseased part .... 5e«er or worse from moving diseased part.
Generally worse from pressure Generally improv. by pressure.
AVorse or better when eating Almost always aggrav. when eating.
AVorse from cold or from warm diet; when the Better from cold, worse from warm diet, latter aggravates, better from cold diet.
AVorse after stool Better or worse after stool.
AVorse while blowing nose, but bett. afterw. AVorse when blowing nose.
AVorse when taking a deep breath .... Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Predomin.
T^orse . — — — ^^^^^ — ————-.
Predomin. better
In cold weather, out-doors and when walkins: out-doors, on inspiration, from uncoveriner, from washing and moistening suffering part, from drinking cold water,* from sour things, pressure, tying the clothes tight, "when lyimr on risrht or on painful side, when sitting erect, from motion, when walking, when lifting or stretching oat diseased limb, from bodily exertion, and after stool.
Predomin. better — — — ^ — ^ — --''^^- ■— — -- Predomin. 'tvorse
In warm air, in-doors, on expiration, from wrapping up, loosening the clothes, when lying on left or on unpainful side, when sitting bent forward, during rest, when standing, sitting and lying, when letting diseased limb hang down, or when drawing it up.
N.B.
With Mercurius we find the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain quite as rarely as sensation of numbness in suffering parts
Mere sensitiveness (to touch, &c.), on the other hand, is found with both remedies.
* On the other hand, Pulsatilla cures complaints which appear some time after, but are caused by taking a cold drink when overheated.
Jjpft side, part, lower left , vpper n'fihf side . Itching, nsrsTrav. or changed to another place
by scratching.
Vesicular erysipelas
Pulse often unchanged ; generally full and
hard.
One-sided heat, left side
Thirst, partic. during chill
Sleeplessness after midnight — Awaking too
early. No apoplexy — Phlegmatic temperament . .
Jtiqht side, partic. loiver rifjht, upper left side. Itcliing, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
Erysipelas with smooth skin.
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak ;
sometimes imperceptible.
One-sided heat, right side.
Want of thirst, partic. during chill.
Sleeplessness after midnight — Awaking too
late. Apoplexy — Sanguine phlegmat. temperament.
Preads being alone Pesires to be alone.
Mood cheerful or sad Mood changing; good-natured — Calm sadness
of mild dispositions — Amorousn. — Avarice.
Rarely unconsciousness Fancies — Pelirium.
Complaints of nose, generally internal ; com- Complaints of nose, generally external ; com- plaints on upper jaw, on upper teeth. . , plaints on lower jaw, on lower teeth.
Appetite for bacon Aversion to fatty (greasy) food.
Urine often, but scanty Urine infrequent and scanty.
Catamenia too soon and of long duration . . Catamenia too late and of short duration.
I>arynx and trachea dry Larynx and trachea filled with mucus.
Expectoration infrequent ; morning. . . . Expectoration predom., but not constant;
morning and during day.
Aggrav. morning and evening till midnight Better (worse) in wet or dry weather A\^orse from bodily exertion . .
"Worse when taking a deep breath "Worse from tying the clothes tight Generally worse from pressure "Worse when bending diseased part "Worse on awaking from sleep "Worse when getting out of bed .
Better after rising from a seat Predom. better when swallowing.
Better from eructation ....
Almost always aggrav. after stool
Aggrav. afternoon and evening till midnight.
"Worse in wet weather ; better in dry weather.
Improv. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Generally improv. by tying clothes tight.
Generally better from pressure.
Better or worse when bending the part.
Worse or better after sleep.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Worse or better when swallowing.
Worse or better from eructation.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. vrorse
Predomin. better
From cold and in cold weather,* from motion and when walkinj, from washing and moistening dis- eased part, when liftins: or stretching out diseased part, when sitting erect, on inspiration, from pressure, from tying the clothes ti^ht, when lying on painful side, after stool, when closing the mouth, when getting out of bed, and from bodily exertion.
Predomiu. better
Predomin. TTorse
From warmth and in warm air, during rest, when standin?, sittins: and lyinsr. when letting diseased limb hang; down or drawing it up, when stooping and sittin:; bent forward, from loosening the clothes, lying on unpainful side, when opening the mouth, when swallowing, during and after meals, and from eructation.
N.B.
We rarely find either the sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, or the sensation of numbness of suffering parts, with Mezereum.
* Both remedies have predom. improv.
"when growing cold," aggrav.
"when growing warm."
ezereum.
Rhus.
Left side, partic. loioer left, upper right side.
FigJif side, partic.
Io^oer right, vpper left f^ide.
Inclination for open air — Aversion to motion. Aversion to open air — Inclination for motion.
Emaciation of diseased parts Swellinp: of diseased parts.
The whole left side goes to sleep .... The right side goes to sleep.
Very rarely paralysis — No apoplexy . . . Paralysis of limbs — Apoplexy.
Softness of skin Hardness of skin with thickening of the same.
Painful ulcers Painless ulcers.
Itching, aggrav. or changed to another place Itching relieved by scratching.
by scratching.
Sleeplessness after midnight — Awaking too Sleeplessness preval. before midnight — Awak-
early. ing too late.
Pulse often unchanged; generally full and Pulse generally quick, small and weak, often
hard. irregular, sometimes imperceptible or trem-
bling.
Chill lessened out-doors Chill increased out-doors.
Thirst, partic. during cold stage of fever . . Thirst not constant.
Dreads being alone — Mood sad or cheerful; irritable — Boldness.
Nasal complaints internal oftener than ex- ternal.
Swelling of lower lip or an eruption predom.
Complaints predom. on upper jaw and upper
Teeth EN
Sensation in the teeth as if lifted up . The tartar on teeth becomes rough .
Desire for wine
Urine often, but scanty ; sediment red
Nasal secretion watery
Expectoration infrequent .... Complaints predom. on upper arm, shin, and
sole of foot.
Desires to be alone — Dejection of spirits pre- domin. — Fancies — Delirium.
Nasal complaints external oftener than in- ternal.
Swelling of upper lip predom., or herpes la- bialis.
Complaints predom. on lower jaw and lower teeth.
Sensation in the teeth as if drawn in. C.Hg.
Crusty caries of the teeth.
Aversion to wine.
Urine often and copious ; sediment white.
Nasal secretion thick.
Expectoration not constant.
Complaints predom. on fore-arm, calf of leg, and top of foot.
Remission after midnight and during day . .
Better (worse) in wet or in dry weather . .
Worse or better from washing and moistening.
Predom. worse in bed
Worse when getting out of bed
Better after rising from a seat
Better or worse when assuming an erect posi- tion.
Worse when bending diseased part ....
Better while eating
Better from warm or cold diet, and in the lat- ter case worse from warm diet.
Worse after drinking
Almost always aggrav. after stool , . . .
Ailments from Phosphor, or Nitric, acid. . .
Remission of complaints during day.
Worse in wet, better in dry weather.
Worse from' washing and moistening.
Better or worse in bed.
AVorse or better when getting out of bed.
Worse or better after rising from a seat.
Almost always aggrav. when rising (from stooping).
Worse or better when bending the part.
Worse or better when eating.
Predom. worse from cold, better from warm diet.
Worse or better after drinking.
Better or worse after stool.
Ailments from Bryonia, Ranunculus, Rhodo- dendron, or Tartarus emeticus.
Predomln. VTOrse
Predomin. better
In-doors and from warmth of stove, when growing warm, from pressure, when lying on painful sirie, when sitting erect, from motion, when walking, when stretching out diseased limb, when closiug the mouth, after stool, and from rubbing and scratching.
Predomln. better
Predomin. worse
^''^'^''Z^nZl^tT^n''^ "'"^f ' ^^i°^ '^° unpainful side, when sitting bent forward, during rest, when
liwin °^dnnkw ^^,'7 ? ^'"'''^'l^ "^ "^^''^''^ ^™^' ^^^"^ °P^°i°S t^« ^''^^^> stoSping Swal- low ing, drinlimg cold Water, and Irom eructatiou. 3 r =«
IVIezereum.
Thuya.
TTpper rigrht, lower left side — Inclination Fpper left, lower right side — Aversion to
for open air. oi)cn air.
No apoplexy Apoplexy.
Internal inflammations — Twitch'g pains pre- External inflammations — Twitch'g pains
dominant in internal parts. predora. in external parts.
Diseases in the middle part of cylindrical Pains, partic. in the middle (thickest pan)
bones. of muscles.
Softness of skin . ITardness and thickening of skin.
Stinging in the scars Stinging and digging in scars. C.IIg.
Itching, aggrav. or changed to another Itching, relieved by scratching.
place by scratching.
Pulse often unchanged Pnlse changed, unequal.
Chill lessened out-doors Chill increased out-doors.
Thirst, particularly during chill .... Thirst is wanting during chill, is predom.
during heat, not constant during sweat.
Weakness of reasoning powers . . .
Pupils predominantly dilated .... Teeth decay on the side, above the gums
Secretion of saliva almost always increased.
Vomit bitter-sour
Urine scanty
Erections with sexual inclination . . . . Catamenia too soon and profuse . . . .
Mental excitability (ecstasies) or weakness
of reasoning powers.
Pupils predom. contracted.
Painful aff"ection of the roots of teeth inside
of the gums, with healthy crown of tooth ;
loosening, decaying from the side, and
falling out.
Saliva generally diminished.
Vomit fatty, like oil.
Urine copious and often.
Erections with aversion.
Catam. too scanty and of short duration.
Aggravations morning and evening till
midnight. Better when swallowing, worse when not
swallowing. Better when sitting, partic. when sitting bent Worse when sitting.
forward.
Ailments from Nitric, acid, or Phosphor.
Worse from spirituous hquors ....
Aggravations morning, afternoon, even- ing, and after midnight. Worse when swallowing:.
Ailments from Iodine or Sulph. Worse or better from spirituous liquors.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
From motion,* when lifting diseased limb, when closing the month, in-doors,t from cold, on an empty stomach, after stool, from touch and pressure, and from rubbing and scratching
Predomin. better
Predomin. TTOrse
During rest, when sitting and standing, letting diseased limb hang down, when opening the mouth, out-doors, from warmth, when stooping, and after breakfast.
* When moving diseased lirah or when bending It, Thtiya sometimes has improT. and sometimes aggrav. t We also find a^'grav. wiih Tbaya ia the room, that is wLea it is to warm.
IVIoschus. Phosphor.
Cramping pain in external parts — Tain Cramping pain in internal parts — Pain
pressing inwards. pressing outwards.
Complaints predominant in lower part of Complaints most frequent in upper part of
chest and in thigh. chest and on leg.
Itching, relieved by scratching Itching, lessened oftener than aggrav. by
scratching.
Ansemie Plethora more frequent than ansemie.
Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . .
Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.
Pulse very full and accelerated ; but some- Pulse various, diflerent, unequal, irregular,
times imperceptible. intermitting ; generally frequent, at the
same time full & hard oftener than small and faint.
Chill or heat descending Chill or heat ascending.
Respiration preval. slow ...... Respiration generally accelerated.
Expectoration not yet observed .... Expector: not constant with the cough.
Remission morning and forenoon . . . Remission of complaints after midnight.
Worse from touch Almost always improv. by touch.
Better from moving diseased imrt . . .
Better or worse from moving the part.
Better when rising (from stooping) . . .
Almost always aggrav. when assuming an
erect position.
Worse in bed Worse or better in bed.
Worse during sweat Worse or better during sweat.
Worse during sleep Worse or better during sleep.
Worse on awaking from sleep Better after sufficient sleep, but worse on
awaking when roused from sleep & after
the siesta.
Better after getting out of bed ....
Worse or better after getting out of bed.
Better from eructation Worse or better from eructation.
Predomin. irorse ^^ — """^ -- "" -- Predomin. better
Out-doors, during rest, when standing, sittinij: and lying, partic. -when sitting erect, lying on side, from
touch, and after sleep.
Predomin. better --—^ - — ■ ^^^ — -~-~~ Predomin. ^rorse
In-doors and from warmth of stove, but also when walking,* out-doors, from motion, when walking, sitting bent forward, lying on back, from warmth of bed, and when rising (after stooping).
* It is evident from Uie foregoing, that, in this case, it is not the influence of the open air which improy. or aggrav., bnt that of motiun.
IVIuriat. acid.
Left side, particularly lower left, upper
right side. Complaints Tthrobbing, etc.) predominant
in external parts.
Bruised pain in internal parts ....
Paralysis generally ot one side . . .
Itching, generally relieved by scratching
Deep ulcers
Somnolence predominant; when sleepless
ness occurs, it is prcval. before midnight. Pulse slow and weak ; partic. slow during
day, more frequent at night.
Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover. "NVant of thirst; only sometimes thirst dur- ing: chill.
Taciturnity during the sweat
Left side, partic. loicer left, upper right side.
Complaints predominant in external parts.
Want of bodily irritability — Aversiun to open air.
Apoplexy not yet observed
Itching, generally lessened by scratching .
Pulse slow and weak, only at night some- what accelerated.
"Want of thirst ; only sometimes during cold stage there is thirst.
Awaking too early
Bight side; partic. loicer right, upper left
side.
Compl predom. in internal parts.
Increase of irritability — Inclination for
open air. Apoplexy.
Itching, unchanged or aggrav. by scratching. Pulse frequent, small, and weak; frequent
in the evening, slower during the day. Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill. Awaking too late.
Very rarely imaginations — Ecstasies or Imaginations — Absent-mindedness — Men- mental dullness. tal dullness.
Imbecility Melancholy.
Compl. predom. on outer angle of eye . . Compl. predom. on inner angle of eye.
Secretion of saliva predom. diminished . . Saliva generally increased.
Urine too often and copious Urine not often enough and scanty.
Sexual desire too weak Sexual desire too strong.
Dry coryza Coryza fluent (partic. right side) oftener
tlian dry.
Expector. infrequent; morning & evening. Expector. predom., but not constant ; morn- ing and during day.
Complaints predominant on thigh . , . Compl. predom. on leg.
Aggravation afternoon & before midnight. Aggravation afternoon and evening till
midnight.
Worse (better) when growing cold or warm.
Better when growing cold; worse when
growing warm.
Worse on awaking from sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Worse from bodily exertion Generally improv. by exertion.
Worse when rising (from stooping) . . . Worse or better when rising.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse when rising from a seat .... Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Better from moving diseased part . . .
Better or worse from moving the part.
Worse (better) when stretching out diseased Predom. better when stretching out diseased
limb or when drawing it up. limb, worse when drawing it up.
Worse or better from washing, etc. . . . Predom. better from washing & moistening
diseased limb.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Predomln. worse
Predomin. better
From cold and in cold weather, out-doors, from drinkins: cold water and from cold diet generally, when lying on painful side, after stool, and from bodily exertion.
Predomin. better ^-"^ -^"^^ • — *■- - Predomin. worse
From warmth and in warm air, in-doors, from warm diet, when lyin$r on unpainful side, when standing, when stooping, when sneezing, from touch, and from rubbing and scratching.
^'.B. Mur. acid, almost always lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain or touch, and the sen- sation of numbness iu suffering parts peculiar to Ptilsatilla.
Natr. carb. Calcarea.
Complaints of external parts prodom. . . Complaints of internal parts predom.
Is 0 apoplexy — Very rarely paralysis . . . A])oplexy — Paralysis.
Comj)laiiits predora. on outside of nose, on Frequent complaints on inside of nose, on
lower jaw, on lower teeth, on lower pum, upper jaw, upper teeth, and on upper
in lower part of chest, and in hollow of pum, in upper part of chest, and on pa--
knee. tella.
Itching relieved by scratching Itching relieved or aggrav. by scratching.
Pulse generally unchanged; only at night Pulse changed, sometimes trembling, geuer-
somewhat irritated. ally quick and full.
One-sided heat, right side One-sided heat, left side.
First chill, then heat First heat, then chill.
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.
Heat or chill lessened after meals .... Heat or chill increased after meals.
During sleep lying on side During sleep, lying on back, generally the
hands over the head ; or lying on belly.
Dread of apoplexy Dread of loss of reason.
Joyousness or dejection — Seriousness — Sac??? ess or silly merriment.
Avarice — Maliciousness.
Rarely unconsciousness Illusions— Delirium.
Eruption on upper lip Eruptions predom. on lower lip.
Vomit predom. bitter Vomit predom. sour.
Dian-hcea painful Diarrhoea generally painless.
Expectoration almost constant; morning Expectoration predom., but not constant;
and evening. morning and during day.
"Worse during full moon or before a thunder- Worse during full or during new moon.
storm.
Worse from light ; better in the dark . . Better (worse) from light or in the dark.
Better or worse when straining the sight . Worse when straining the sight.
Worse from bodily exertion Worse or better from exertion.
Predom. better after getting out of bed . . Worse or better after getting out of bed.
Worse from sneezing Worse or better from sneezing.
Worse on in- and expiration Worse on inspiration ; better on expiration.
Better from smoking Worse or better from smoking.
Better or worse when swallowing. . . . Worse when swallowing.
Better or worse after stool Worse after stool.
Worse or better when perspiring .... Almost always aggrav. when perspiring.
Predomin. ^Torse — --^''^^ — "~--~^ Predomin. better
From uncovering, during rest, after lyinK down, when Ij'in?, Bittins: and standing ; also when lifting
diseased limb, and after breakfast.*
Predomin. better -—' — "~^ — -. Predomin. ^Torse
From wrappine; up, from motion, when walking, when letting diseased limb hang down, when and after getting out of bed, before breakfast, from smoking, from pressure, from boring in ears and nose ■with the finger, and from mental exertion.
N.B. Natr. carb. lacks the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Calcar. ; on the other, hand, the over-sensitiveness of Natr. carb. to pain is very rarely found with Calcarea.
• Both remedies have ag^-rav. af.cr a satisfying meal.
Natr. carb.
Lycopodium.
Sensitiveness predominant in internal parts . Insensibility or sensation of numbness in iq-
ternal parts.
No apoplexy — Rarely paralysis Apoplexy — Paralysis.
Pulse irritated and accelerated at night, slow Pulse somewhat accelerated only in the eren-
during day. ing and after meals, slow in the moruiug.
Thirst often between chill and heat . . •. . Thirst frequently after the sweat.
Heat or chill right side Heat or chill left side.
Heat or chill less after meals Heat or chill increased after meals.
Chill lessened in bed Chill increased in bed.
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.
Mood rarely irritable ; rarely distrustful . .
Mood gentle or irritable — Distrust.
Solicitude concerning bodily welfare . . , Solicitude concerning spiritual welfare.
C.ITg.
Ailments from vexation with fright ....
Ailments from vexation with vehemence.
Rarely absent-mindedness — Rarely uncon- sciousness.
Hlusions — Delirium.
Imbecility more frequent than insanity . . .
Insanity more frequent than imbecility.
During sleep lying on side During sleep lying on back.
Nasal complaints predom. external .... Nasal complaints predom. internal.
Yorait predom. bitter Vumit sour, oftener than bitter.
Fetid flatus Scentless flatus predom.
Painful diarrhoea Painless diarrhoea.
Urine too often and copious . . . . • . . Urine often, but scanty.
Catamenia too soon and profuse Catamenia too late ; at the same time scanty
or profuse.
Coryza fluent oftener than dry Stoppage of nose more frequent than fluent
coryza.
Complaints predominant in lower part of chest. Complaints predominant in upper part of chest.
Remission of complaints before midnight , . Remission after midnight and forenoon.
Worse during full moon, and before a thunder- Worse during new moon.
storm.
Worse from light, partic. sunlight .... Worse from light, partic. candle-liffht.
Worse in cold weather, better in warm air . . Better (worse) in cold weather or in warm air.
Predom. worse when growing cold, better Generally better when growing cold, worse
when growing warm. when growing warm.
Worse after perspiring Better or worse after perspiring.
Predom. worse in bed and from warmth of bed. Better or worse in bed and from warmth of bed.
Worse or better after sleep Worse after sleep.
Better when getting out of bed Worse or better when getting out of bed.
Better when rising (from stooping) .... Worse or better when rising.
Better when sitting down Worse or better when sitting down.
Better or worse when swallowing Worse when swallowing.
Better from eating bread Worse from bread, partic. rye-bread.
Better or worse after meals Almost almost aggravated after meals.
Worse when sneezing Worse or better when sneezing.
Worse on inspiration and expiration . . . Worse on inspiration, better on expiration.
Worse when riding on horseback .... Worse or better when riding on horseback.
Better when alone, worse when in company . Worse (better) when alone or in company.
Better or worse from straining the sight . . Worse from straining the sight.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
From cold and when growing cold, in the open air, from uncovering, lying on left side, when ascending when lifting diseased limb, and when stooping.
Predomin. l>etter
Predomin, vrorse
From warmth and when growing warm, in-doors, from wrapping up, lying on right side, when de- scending, when letting diseased limb hang down, from touch and pressure, from eating bread, smokins;, and from mental exertion.
Natr. carb. Natr. mur.
Upper riglit, lower left side -Inflammation Upper left, lower right side — Inflammation
of external parts. of internal parts.
Aversion to open air — Skin & muscles lax. In('linat'nforoi)L'n air — Skin i^- muscles rijrid.
Dryness of skin — Often indie, wiili children. Persjiir'^ easily — (Jft. indie, with old people.
No apoplexy — Very rarely jiaralysis . . Ajxtplexy — Paralysis.
Compl. predom. on upj)er eyelids, on lower Compl. predom. on lower eyelids, oh upper
jaw, lower teeth, lower gums, and on back jaw, upper teeth, on upper gums, and in
of hands. palm of hands.
Pulse generally unchanged Pulse unequal, irregular, intermitting, some- times trembling.
Thirst predom., but generally not until after Thirst during the attack of fever, and also
the chill. when there is no fever.
Chill lessened in bed and after meals . . Chill increased in bed and after meals.
Fear of apoplexy Fear of loss of reason.
Mood joyous or serious ; anxious ; despon- Mood changing ; indiiferent ; sad ; irritable.
dent ; peevish — Avarice. Ailments from excessive joy, grief, or vexa- Ailm. from fright, anger, mortific, orvexat'n
tion with fright. with reserved displeasure — Delirium.
Hunger predominant Loss of appetite predominant.
Catamenia predom. too soon and profuse , Catam. too late ; at the same time scanty
or profuse Fluent coryza morefreq. than stopp. of nose.
Stoppage of nose predom.
Expector. almost constant ; moru'g&even'g.
Expector. infrequent ; morning.
Palpitation of heart equal Palpitation of heart, with intermitting beats
of heart and pulse.
Remission of compl. before midnight . . Remission afternoon.
Worse when in company ; better when alone. Better (worse) when in company or alone.
^Yor&e or better after sleep Worse on awaking from sleep.
Worse from wash'g and muisten'g tlie part. Worse or better from washing, etc.
Worse after perspiring Better or worse after perspiring.
Predom. worse from growing cold, better Better (worse) from growing cold or warm.
from growing warm.
Worse from cold, better from warm diet . Better (worse) from cold or warm diet.
Better or worse when swallowing . . . Worse when swallowing.
Better or worse after meals Worse after meals.
Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.
Better or worse after stool Predom. worse after stool.
Better or worse when straining the sight . Worse when straining the sight.
Worse from speaking Worse or better from speaking.
Worse or better when writing .... Worse when writing.
Worse when stooping; better when rising. TT'brse or better when stoop'g& when rising.
Worse or better when rising from a seat , Worse when rising from a seat.
Better after rising from a seat Worse or better after rising from a seat.
Predomin.
TTorse .
" — ~^ Predomin. better
From cold, out of doors, during rest, after lying down, when lying, sitting and standing, & after sweat.
Predomin. better ^— ^ ■*> ^^^ — -~~ Predomin. Tvorse
From warmth, in-doors, from motion, when walking, when and after gettino; out of bed, from mental exertion, from touch and pressure, from eating bread, and smoking.
N.B.
Natr. mur. lacks the over-sensitiveness of Natr. carb. to pain
Natr. carb. has not the sensation of numbness in suHcriug parts peculiar to Matr. mur.
Natr. carb.
Inclination for open air — Upper left, lower right side.
Compl. pretlom. in internal parts.
Coni])l. i)redoin. on under lip, on inside of gums, and on upper arm.
j\poi)lt'xy.
Itching, unchanged or aggrav. by scratch'g.
During sleep lying on back, generally tlie hands over the liead.
Pulse generally accelerated, small, & weak ; frequent in the evening, slow in the morn- ing; sometiii esintermitt. & imperceptible.
Chill increased in bed and after meals.
Want of thirst predom., particularly during chill.
Mood cheerful or despondent; serious;
malicious.
Rarely unconsciousness
Pupils dilated — Optical illusions in dark
colors.
Nausea in stomach
Urine smells sour; too often and copious .
Catamenia too soon and profuse .... Expectoration tolerably constant; morning and evening.
Mood changing; indifferent; calm, achry- mose sadness of mild dispositions.
Fancies — Delirium.
Pupils generally contracted ; Optical illu- sions in bright colors.
Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Urine smells like ammoniac ; too seldom & scanty.
Cat am. too late and generally scanty.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; morning and during day.
REJ^nssiON of complaints before midnight. Remission from midnight till noon.
Better or worse when straining the sight . Worse when straining the sight.
Worse when writing, or better (^from mental Worse when writing, exertion).
Better or worse during sweat Worse during sweat.
W^orse after sweat Wo?'se or better after sweat.
Better when getting out of bed .... Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Better when sitting down Better when sitting down (motion) or (from
change of posture) worse.
Better after rising from a seat Better or worse after rising from a seat.
W^orse when stooping ; better when rising. Worse or better when stoop'g & when ris'g.
Generally better after meals. Generally worse after meals.
Worse when taking a deep breath . . . Better or worse from taking a deep breath.
Fredomin. irorse
Predomin. better
From cold, growing cold and in cold weather, ont-doors, from uncovering, from washing and moistening diseased part, when lifting the suffering limb, from bodily exertion, di-iukiug cold water, and from cold diet in general.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
From warmth, growing warm and in warm air, in-doors, from wrapping up, letting diseased limb hang down, from menial exertion, from warm diet, eating bread, after eating generally, from eructation, smoking, touch, and from rubbing and scratching.
Natr. carb.
Sepia.
Skin and muscles lax — No apople.xv . .
Skin and mupcles rigid — Apoplexy.
Tery rarely paralysis — Itching, relieved by Paralysis — Itching, aggrav. by scratching.
scratching.
Pulse generally unchanged Pulse accelerated, particularly by vexation
and motion.
Heat descending Heat ascending.
First chill, then heat First heat, then chill.
Heat lessened by mental exertion and after Heat increased by mental exertion and after
meals. meals.
Heat with thirst Heat without thirst — Want of thirst gen- erally.
Thirst is wanting only during chill . . .
Thirst is constant only during chilL
Mood cheerful or despondent— Amorous- Mood sad; indifferent.
ness.
Ailments from vexation with friglit . . .
Pupils dilated— Short-sightedness . . .
Bad objective smell from nose
Eruption on upper lip
Tootha'-he lessened by smoking .... Hunger predomniant — Frine too often and
copious. Catamenia too soon — Leucorrhoea thick
Nasal secretion thick
Expectoration almost constant , morning and evening.
Complaints predominant in hollow of knee.
Ailments from vexation with fear — Fancies.
Pupils contracted — Far-sightedness.
Putrid objective smell predominant.
Eruption on under lip.
Toothache increased by smooking. C.Hg.
Generally loss of appetite — Discharge of urine too seldom.
Catamenia generally too late — Watery leu- corrhoea.
Nasal secretion watery.
Expectoration predominant, but not con- stant; is loosened night and morning, and is generally swallowed.
Complaints predominant in hollow of elbow.
PvE>nssTON before midnight
Worse during full moon
Worse in cold weather, better in warm air.
Better when getting out of bed . . .
Worse or better when writing . . , .
Worse from bodily exertion
Better or worse wJien swallowing . , . Generally better after meals . . . .
Remi.<?ston afternoon.
Worse during new moon.
Better (worse) in cold weather or warm air.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Worse when writing.
Improved oftener than aggrav. by exertion.
Worse when swallowing.
Generally worse after meals.*
Predomin. Tcorsc
Predomin better
\u wet weather, from bodily exertion, lying on side, drinking cold water and from cold diet generally,
after brealifast.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
In dry weather, from mental exertion, lyins on back, before breakfast, but also after meals, partic. from warm diet and eating bread, from eructation, touch and pressure, and from rubbing and scratching.
Both remedies have aggravation after a satisfying meal.
Natr. cai b. Sulphur.
Eight side, partic. upper right, lower left Left side, partic. upper left, lower right
side. side.
Over-seusitiveness predom Loss of feeling or sensation of numbness
predom.
Ulcerative pain in external parts — Pincliing Uleerative pain in internal parts — Pinching
pain in internal parts. pain in external parts.
Pulse generally unchanged Pulse generally hard and accelerated ; some- times intermitting or impercepliljle.
ITeat descending Heat ascending.
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.
Chill lessened after meals Chill increased after meals.
Boldness— Malice — Avarice Embarrassment — Gentleness.
Mood cheerful or despondent Mood serious, solemn; sad; indifferent —
Fancies — Delirium.
Imbecility more frequent than insanity . . Insanity more frequent than imbecility.
Pupils dilated Pupils contracted.
Saliva generally increased Saliva generally diminished.
Hunger predom Generally loss of appetite.
Appetite for beer Desire or aversion for beer and spirituous
liquors.
Vomiting of bile predom Yomit sour oftener than bitter.
Urine too often and copious Urine often, but scanty ; sometimes copious.
Catamenia too soon and profuse .... Catanienia generally too late and scanty.
IsTasal secretion thick Nasal secretion watery.
Expectoration almost constant; morning Expectoration not constant; morning and
and evening. during day ; rarely at night.
Complaints predom. in lower part of chest. Complaints predom. in upper part of chest.
Remission of complaints before midnight . Remission afternoon and before midnight.
Generally worse when growing cold and Generally better when growing cold and in cold weather; better when growing in cold weather; worse when growing warm and in warm air. warm and in warm air.
"Worse or better during sweat Almost always aggrav. during sweat.
Better after sweat Worse or better after sweat.
Worse or better after sleep Worse after sleep.
Predom. better after getting out of bed . Worse or better after getting out of bed.
Better or worse when rising from a seat . Worse when rising from a seat.
Better when rising (from stooping) . . . Worse or better when rising.
Generally better from touch Generally worse from touch.
Better or worse when straining the sight . Worse when straining the sight.
"Worse from sneezing TForse or better from sneezing.
Better or worse after meals "Worse after meals.
Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.
Fredomin. ^(Torse "* — -^"- "• "^ ~-~-- Predomin. better
From cold, growing cold and in cold weather, out-doors, and from uncovering.
Predomin. better — - — ~~ -^^'^ — -- Predomin. ^Torsc
From warmth, erowins warm and in warm air, in-doors,* from wrapping up, after sweat, from touch, from moving diseased limb, when rising (from stooping), after meals, partic. after eating bread, from smoking, and from mental exertion.
N.B.
Natr. carb. lacks the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Sulph.
The latter generally has not the over-sensitiveness of Natr. carb. to pain.
♦ Both remedies have aggrav. in hot, crowded room*; Sulphur has improv. from warmth of stove.
Natr. mur.
Left side — Aversion to open air — Want of
bodily irritiihility.
Pain prossinc; inwards — Very raroly apoplexj'.
Painless swellinsc of glands — Often indicated
with old people.
Efffht side — Inclination for open air — Tn-
ereasod irrital)ility.
Pain ])ressinfj outwards — Apoplexy.
Painful .swellin>f of uiiuids — Olten indicated
with women and children.
Awakinuf too early Awakin<^ too late.
Pulse very irregular — Heat left side . . . Pulse generally quick, small and weak; some- times imperceptible — lleat right side.
Mood irritable ; malicious
Ailments from emotions in general . . . .
Complaints predoni. on inside of nose, on upper lip, upper jaw and upper teeth, on outside of gums, in upper part of chest, in the kid- neys, and on fore-arm.
Optical illusions in dark colors
Loss of appetite predoin
Appetite for fatty things
Nausea, partic. in stomach, less frequently in the throat.
Diarrhoea predom. painless
Urinal sediment white or reddish . . .
Sexual desire preval. weak
Catamenia too soon and profuse ....
Milk diminished
Stoppage of nose oftener than fluent coryza
Respiration predom. with moist sound Expectoration not constant . . .
Mood changing; good-natured; calm sadiie<?s of mild dispositions ; indilTerence ; boldness ; amorousness ; avarice.
Ailments from excessive joy, fright, grief, mor- tification, or vexation with fear.
Ccunplaints predom. on outside of nose, on lower lip, lower jaw and lower teeth, on inner side of gums, in lower part of chest, in the bladder, and on upper arm.
Optical illusions in bright colors.
(Jenerally hunsrer.
Predom. aversion to fatty things.
Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Piarrheea generally painful.
Urinal sediment red.
Sexual desire too strong.
Catamenia predom. too late and scanty.
Milk generally increased.
Fluent coryza (partic. right side) oftener than
stoppage of nose.
Respiration preval. with dry sound.
Expectoration predom., but not constant.
Rrmission of complaints forenoon
AVorse (better) from cold or warmth
"Worse on awaking from sleep .
Predom. worse when and after getting out of
bed.
"Worse when rising from a seat . . .
Better after rising from a seat . . .
Better when stooping ; worse when rising "VN^'orse when bending diseased part . .
"Worse from pressure
"Worse from drinking fast
"Worse or better from spirituous liquors Worse or better after drinking .
"Worse after stool
Predom. worse when swallowing, partic. w Bwallowiniir food.
heu
Remission from midnight till noon.
Better from cold ; worse from warmth.
Worse or better after sleep.
Generally better when and after getting out
of bed.
Worse or better when getting up from a seat.
Better or worse after rising from a seat.
Worse or better when stooping & when rising.
Worse or better when bending the part.
Generally better from pressure.
Worse from eating fast.
"Worse from spirituous liquors.
Worse after drinking.
Better or worse after stool.
Worse or better when swallowing, part, worso
when swallowing saliva.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
When growing cold* and from cold diet, after stool, from washins; and moistenius; sutterins: part, when liftintr diseased limb, froin motion, wlien walkin,?, out-doors and wlien walkin<r out-doors, en inspiration, from bodily exertion, when lying on painful side, when and after getting out of bed, from pressure, and from weep.ug.
Predomin. better » ^""^^—^ — ~^_ Predomin. worse
When ii;rowinir warm and from warm diet, after sweat, when Icttinj diseased liml) lian<r down, duriu;^ rest, wlien lying, m l)ed and from warmth of bed, in-doors,t when lying on uupaiulul side, wlien stooping, from eructation, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B.
Nitr. acid, lacks the sensation of numbness in suflferinsr parts, senerally also the over-sensitive- ness of Puis, to pain.
Mere sensiiiveness (to touch, &c.), however, is found wltli lioth reniedit-s.
* B )th reinpities hav'^ pro.lom. imnrov "in nnld weailier," aggray. in warm air. f Both remedies have ajjgrav. "in hut rooriia,"
Nitr. acid.
Itching, relieved by scratchii\^ .
Ulcerative pain in internal parts .
Pain pressing inwards ....
Rending pain upwards ....
Sensation of softness in hard parts
Eruptions humid
Erysipelas with smooth skin — Ulcers w
w-atery pus.
Epilepsy with full consciousness ....
Compl. predom. in the kidneys, in hollow
of knee, and on pateUa I'ulse very Irregular
Thirst only during heat, none during chill.
Sepia.
ith
Itching, aggrav. by scratching.
Ulcerative pain in external parts.
Pain pressing outwards.
Eending pain downwards.
Sensation of hardness in soft parts.
Eruptions generally dry.
Erysipelas generally vesicular — Ulcers with
viscid pus.
Epilepsy with unconsciousness.
Compl. predom. in the bladder, in hollow
of elbow, and on tip of elbow. Pulse quick & full at night, slow dur'g day;
accelerated by vexation and motion. Want of thirst, also during the hot stage —
Only during chill thirst is constant
Distrust — Maliciousness — Obstinacy — Serionsness — Indifference — Avarice — Rarely absent-mindedness ■ — Very rarely Weakness of will — Insanity — Imbe- fancies. cility — Xo delirium.
Ailments from emotions in general . . . Ailments in consecjuence of anger, fright,
or vexation with heat.
Very rarely apoplexy Paralysis.
Short-sightedness Far-sightedness.
Yellow around the eyes Yellow around nose and mouth.
Upper lip swollen or an eruption on it . . Under hp swollen or an eruption on it.
Appetite for fatty things Aversion to fatty things.
Urine cold or hot Urine hot.
Sexual desire weak Sexual desire changing.
Respiration prevalently with moist sound. Respiration predom. with dry sound.
Expectoration not coustuutj morning and Expector predom., but not constant; is during day. loosened partic. night and morning, and
generally swallowed.
RE>nssiON of complaints forenoon . AUments from Calcarea or Uio-italis .
RE>ni?siON afternoon.
Ailments from Sulph. or Cinchona.*
Predomin. vrorse
Predomin. better
In wet weather, when assnmino: an erect position, from active motion, when walking, partic. walking out-doors, Irom bodily exertion, and after breakfast.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ^worse
In dry weather, -when stooping, during rest, after sweat, t from eructation, frova passive motion (riding), when crossing the limbs, on an empty stomach, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B. Nitr. acid, very rarely has the over-sensitiveness of Sepia to pain, although sensitiveness to touch
is common to both remedies.
* Both rempdies are of service against the consequences of abuse of Mercury. ■(■ Both remedies geueraUy have aggrav. while perspiring.
Nitr. acid. Sulphur.
Pain pressing inwards — Rending pain np- Pain prcp^ing outwards — Rending pain
wards. downwards.
Humid cutaneous eruptions Eruittiuns predom. dry — Paralvsis.
I'ulse very irregular Pul.^e accelerated, full, and Laid; but some- times imperceptible.
Sweat on suffering part Cold on suilering part.
Thirst is wanting during chill Thirst predom., but not constant.
Awaking too soon Awakiii"rtoo late.
Mood distrustful ; malicious . . . Ailments from emotions generally .
Compl. predom. on under eyelids and upper gum.
Appetite for fatty food
Uriue smelling sour or aiumoniacal . .
Catamenia too soon and profuse
Mood changing; gentle; indifferent; seri- ous— Imbecility — Insauity.
Ailments from shame, mortification, hearing bad news, or vexation with fright, dreaid or fear, less frequently alter anger.
Compl. predom. on lower eyelids and on lower gum.
Aversion to fatty food.
Urine sour; often, but scanty; sometimes (after material doses; copious.
Catam. genei-ally too late and scanty.
Remission of complaints forenoon . . . Remission afternoon and before midnight.
Ailments from (Mercurius) Calc, or Digi- Ailments from Nitr. acid., Metals, Sepia,
talis. Iodine, Cinchona, or Rhus.
Predom. worse when growing cold; better Geyierally better when growing cold; worse
when growing warm. when growing warm.
Worse (better; from cold or warmth . . Predom. better fr. cold, worse fr. warmth.*
Worse before a thunder-storm .... Worse during full moon, before or durino-
a thunder-storm.
Worse when turning in bed Worse or better when turning in bed
Predom. worse after getting out of bed . Letter or worse after getting out of bed.
Better on an empty stomach ; worse after Worse (better) on an empty stomach or
breakfast. after breakfast.
Worse or better after meals Worse after meals.
Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.
Worse when sneezing Worse or better when sneezing.
Worse from weeping Worse or better from weeping
Predom. better when stooping ; worse when Wome or better when stooping and when
rising. rising.
Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.
Predomin. worse --"- — ■" — -^ Predomin. better
When growing cold, out-doors, from motion, when walking, when getting out of bed, & from pressure.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ^vorse
^\'hen growing warm, in-doors,t during rest, when lying, in bed and from warmth of bed, after per- spiring, when stooping, and when riding.
* Both rempdips generaUy have irapror. of symptoms in ertld weather, agerav. In warm air.
t Both lemeUiea have a^grav. In luit, crowded rooms; with Sulph. we also find iniprov. by warmth of stOTO.
Nitr. acid.
Thuya.
Dark hair — Muscles rigid . . ....
Pain pressing inwards — Sore pain in- ternally.
In scars pain when the weather changes; break open.
Spasms with full consciousness ....
Pulse more irreccular than with Thuva . .
Light hair— Muscles lax. Pain pressing outwards — Sore pain in er- ternal parts.
c.H<:.
In scars stinging and digging.
Congestion of blood to ears . . Sweat on parts covered or lain on
Complaints predominant on inside of nose, ou upper gum, and uu the hip-juint.
Spasms with unconsciousness.
Pulse slow and weak in the morning, ac- celerated and full at night.
Congestion of blood to eyes.
Sweat on parts uncovered, with dry heat of parts covered — Sweat general, with ex- ception of parts lain on.
Complaints predominant on outside of nose, on lower gum, and on shoulder-joint.
Distrust Seriousness — Ilaughtiness — Tery rarely de- lirium.
Yery rarely absent-mindedness ....
Very rarely unconsciousness — Insanity —
Imbecility. Urine scanty; cold or hot; sediment red or Urine copious and often; hot; urinal sedi-
white. ment reddish.
Sexual desire decreased Sexual desire increased.
Catamenia profuse Catanienia scanty.
Respiration prevalently with moist sound . llespiration with dry sound. Expectoration not constant; morning and Expectoration constant; particularly in the
during day. evening.
IlE>nssiON of complaints forenoon . . . Rest in general improves; but yet worse
after lying down.* Better while riding, ivorse after riding .
Worse when swallowing food
Throbbing in veins, better from drinking
wine.f Ailments from Mercur., Calc, or Digitalis .
RE>nssioy forenoon and before midnight, llcst in general aggravates; but yet belter
after lying down.
Worse when riding.
Worse when swallowing saliva.
Complaints from spirituous liquors.
Ailments from Mercur., Sulph., or lod.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
From touch, from pressure, from -washiTis, -when bending diseased part backwards, when walking, from motion in general, but also after l^ing down and after stool.
Predomin. better --- — — -"---___— Predomin. worse
During rest, from warmth of bed, when stooping, and when riding.
* It is the chanee from an uprieht pnstnre alone which causes this aeerav. with Nitr. acid., and improv. with Thuya, •f The inflammation of kidiitrys common to 2fitr. acid., on the contrary, is aggravated by spirituous liauora.
Nitrum. Belladonna.
Upper riirht, lower left side — Very rarely IJpper left, lower right side — Apoplexy.
jtHi'iilysis.
Internal trembling:; tremblinc: sensation.
Trembling of external parts.
Complaints predominant iu upper jaw and Complaints predominant in lower jaw and
upper teeth, on soft palate and in tlio lower teeth, on roof of mouth and in tiie
spleen. liver.
Sleeplessness after midnight Sleeplessness before midnight.
Thirst only during chill Tliirst not constant; most rare dnrinLT-lrll;
often before and ajlcr the uiiucii of fever. Chill lessened iu bed Chill increased in bed.
Sensitive disposition Generally insensibility of disposition.
Complaints in abdomen worse when holding Com|)laints in abdomen better when holding
the breath. the breath.
Urine copious ; pale Urine generally scanty ; dark oftener than
pale.
Cough particularly in the morning . . .
Cough particularly in the evening and at
night.
Expectoratiou iu the morning and evening.
Expectoration from morning till evening.
Remission forenoon and before midnight .
RE>nssiON forenoon and after midniglit.
Worxe during wet cold weather ....
Wor><e during dry cold weather.
Better when and after getting out of bed.
Worse when getting out of bed, better
afterwards.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. better
In wet weather, from cold* diet, wheo letting diseased limb bans: down, during rest, when standing, lyinj;, in bed, when sitting, partic. sitting bent forward, and when stooping.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worne
In dry weather, from warm diet, when lifting diseased limb, when moving, when sitting erect, and whea
getting out of bed.
N.B. Nitrum lacks the over-sensitiveness of Belladonna to pain.
* BclladoDDa lias a'so ajreravation from " drinking cold water," because oae of its syiof tomb ^inuie ^lujulutiutly ihaA with KiiiuniJ is: "Swallowing of drink is tryublesomo."
Increased irritability.
With the pains cliilliness ; sometimes heat
or sweat, disposition to weep, weakness.
C.llg.
Inclination for open air.
Pulse preduni. freciuent, small, and weak,
sumetimes intermitting or ini]icrccptil)le. Cliill lessened out-doors, increased in warm
room. Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill.
Cheerfulness more frequent than melancholy.
Over-estimating time and distance . . . Rarely delirium — Imbecility
Saliva generally decreased . . .
Catameuia too soon and profuse .
Stoppage of nose
Respiration predom. slow ; rattling . , Expectoration quite constant} morning
Calm sadness of mild dispositions — Mood indill'erent ; peevish — Boldness — Ava- rice— Distrust.
Omitting letters when writing.
Fancies — Melancholy — Rarely mental dull- ness.
Saliva generally increased.
Catamenia too late and generally scanty.
Fluent coryza (partic. right side) more fre- quent than stoppage of nose.
Respiration quick; preval. dry — Audible respiration.
Exi)ector. predom., but not constant; morn- ing and during day.
Aggravation forenoon, evening, and n\Tht.
Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse (betterj when growing cold or warm.
Better when growing cold ; worse when
growing warm.
Worse after sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Worse after meals Worse or better after meals.
Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.
Worse when stooping; better when rising. Worse or better when stooping and when
rising.
Worse when taking a deep breath . . , Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Worse or better trom warmth of bed , .
Worse from warmth of bed.
Fredomin. ^rorse
Predomin. better
From cold and in cold weather, from uncovering, from washing and moistening diseased part, out-doors and when walking oui-doors, iruiii motion, when walking, from bodily exertion, on inspiration, when sitting erect, when lying on painful side, from drinking cold water and Irom cold diet gen- erally, and after stool.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ^vorsc
From warmth and in warm air, from wrapping np, in-doors and from warmth of stove, during rest, when sitting, lying, in bed, on expiration, when lying on uupainful side, from warm diet, and when rising from stooping.
Upper right, lower left side — Aversion to open
air. Dropsy, or cold sensation in internal parts Secretions of mucous membranes and ulcers
srenerally decreased or suppressed.* Plethora abdominalis, with congestion to the
Head EN
Fixed, acute rheumatism
Tonic spasms — Tetanic affections of single
muscles.
Paralysis generally of both sides
Compl. predom. on fore-arm and palm of hand. Pulse generally quick, full, and hard, partic.
durintr hot stage ; frequent in the morning,
slow in the evening.
Heat left side — Sweat on diseased side . . .
Thirst during chill, before and after sweatf .
Sleeplessness after midnight
Upper left, lower right side — Inclination for open air.
Dropsy, or cold sensation in external parts.
Secretions of mucous membranes and ulcers generally increased.
Complaints from suppression of catamenia and other discharges, generally after wet feet.
Shifting rheumatism in the joints.
Eheumatic stiffness of limbs — Hardness of the neuralgic portion of muscles.
Paral. generally one-sided ; of rare occurence.
Compl. pred. on upper arm, & on back of hand.
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak ; fre- quent in the evening, slow in the morning.
One-sided heat, right side — Heat on diseased Want of thirst during chill. t [part.
Sleeplessness before midnight.
Sanguine choleric temperament — Malicious. Loquacity — Peevishness and irascibility .
Sansruine temperament — Good-naturedness. Taciturnity — Lachrymose sadness of mild dis- positions— Changing mood — Indifference — Boldness — Avarice — Distrust.
Ailm. in consequence of contradiction, anirer, Ailments in consequence of excessive joy. indignation, disappointed love, or jealousy.
Vertigo, inclin. to fall sideways or backwards. Yertigo. inclining to fall backwards.
Far-sightedness — Pupils predom. dilated . . Short-sightedness— Pupils gener. contracted.
Generally things look too light Dim-sightedness.
Food has a sour after-taste — No appetite . . Food has a bitter after-taste — Hunger.
Desire for beer or aversion to it Desire for beer.
Predom. aversion to sour things Appetite for sour things.
A liking for fatty food, which disagrees . . Aversion to fatty food (also disagreeing).
Nausea in stomach, less frequently in swallow. Nausea in throat, stomach or abdomen.
Tomiting. first water, then food Vomiting, food first, then water.
Constipation predom
Strong urinal stream .
Diarrhoea predom
Small urinal stream.
With Horses: Excrements in small balls . . With Horses: Excrements in large balls.
Catam. too soon, profuse, and of long duration. Cat. gener. too late, scanty & of short durat'n.
Painless stagnation of milk, from not sucking While nursing, the breasts swell and ache as the child.
" if the milk rushed in.
C.Hg.
Generally stoppage of nose, partic. out-doors; Fluent coryza (partic. r. s.) oftener than stop- fluent in-doors. page ; fluent out-doors, stopped in-doors.
Couofh generally dry — Expectoration morning, Cough generally loose — Expectoration morn- duriug day, or evening. ing and during day. J
AooRAVATiox of symptoms after midnisrht. in the morning after sunrise, and during day.
Ailments in consequence of dry cold, partic. from taking cold in the head, or from sitting on cold stones.
Worse during sweat, "better after it ... .
Better while eating; worse a/^entarcZs. . .
Aggravation afternoon and evening, after sun- set until midnight.
Ailm. in consequ. of taking cold in the head or feet during wet (cold or warm) weather.
Worse during and after the sweat. Better when drinking; worse afterwards.
Predomin. Mrorse
Predomin. better
Out-doors, from cold, Tmcovering, motion, bodily exertion, when opening the eyes, change of posture, tying the clothes tight, from drinking cold water, from cold diet generally, and from sour things (vinegar).
Predomin, better
Predomin. worse
In-doors, from warmth, wrapping up, durin? rest, when standing, sitting: and lyins:, when closing the eyes, after sleep, when bending diseased part backwards, from warm diet, and after perspiring.
* When the secretion of mticns is increased with Nnx vom. , it is watery and not critical.
t Corap. Capsicum — Nu:t vomica and Anacard — Pu'satilla
X Expectoration with Fulsat. sometimes patrid, ^weet, sour, oftener aalty, greas/, or tasting like old catarrh.
Nux vom.
Rhus.
TJppor ritrlit, lowor loft sido — "Park hair . .
lIiBinorrhuges, blood dark — Aversion to mo- tion.
Complaints of infernal parts (pressure, cutting pain, etc.) predom.
Painful ulcers — Sweat on riirht side . . .
Sweat often confined to hack part of body — Coldness on lower part of body.
Pulse predom. full and hard — Sleep between chill and heat.
Chill or heat lessened when sittintr ....
Heat increased by motion, lessened in-doors .
Sweat lessened durinsr sleep
Thirst mostly durinor chill
Bruiserl pain in side lain on, or in that not lain on.
Sleeplessness prevalent after inidniirht . . .
When intoxicated by wine: Sleep with droop- iuo: chin.
TTpper left, lower ritrht side — Li?ht hair, lliemorrhacres, blood bright-red — Inclination
for motion. Complaints of external parts predominant.
Painless ulcers — Sweat on left side.
Sweat often confined to front part of body —
Chill on upper part of body. Pulse predom. weak and soft — Sleep after
sweat.
Chill or heat increased when sittin?.
Heat lessened V)y motion, increased in-doors.
Sweat increased during sleep.
Tiiirst not constant.
Uruised pain in side not lain on.
Sleeplessness preval. before midnight. When intoxicated by beer: Sleep with head bent backwards and open mouth.
Mood irritable, irascible, flying into a passion. Mood sad, dejected.
Absent-mindedness Rarely peevishness — Very rarely amorousness.
Vertigo, iuclin'g to fall sideways or backwards. Yertisro. inclin'g to fall forward or backwards.
Stupefying headache, in the morninsr. in the Stupefyingheadache with buzzing; in the morn- sun, when walking out-doors ; better in-doors ing. when sitting or lying ; worse in the cold ; and in bed. better from motion and external warmth.
Sensitiveness of scalp, partic. to the wind, Sensitiveness (and swelling) of the scalp, partic, cold, touch; worse after lying down ; htttar in side not lain on ; when grow'g warm in bed, from jiressure and warmth. to the touch, and when strok'g back the hair.
Generally things look too light Dim-sightedness.
Desire for wine, etc Aversion to wine.
Desire for beer or aversion to it Desire for beer.
Inguinal hernia, partic. large, of long standing. Inguinal hernia, partic, small, of recent origin.
Constipation predominant Diarrhoea predominant.
Urine seldom & scanty — Urinal stream strong. U. often & copious — Urin'l stream spreads out.
Urinal sediment reddish Urinal sediment white.
Generally stoppage of nose, partic. oiit-doors, Fluent coryza. while in-doors the coryza is fluent.
Nasal secretion watery Nasal secretion thick.
Expectoration from morning till evening . . Expectoration in the morning.
Ailments in consecjuence of taking cold in dry Ailments in consequence of being wet through weather. when the body was overheated.
Ailments in consequence of mental exertion . .Ailments in consequence of bodily exertion,
C.Hg,
Rkmtssiox evening till midnight REMissmx of complaints during day.
Worse after sunrise Some svmptums worse after sunset.
Generally better on an empty stomach, worse Predominantly worse on an empty stomach,
after breakfast, better after breakfast.
Predomin. i;^orse
Predomin. better
When moving, after stool, and in dry weather.
Predomin. better — - — — -. ^^^^ — — -^^ Predomin. worse
During rest, when standing, sitting and lying, in wet weather, from washing, and from wet
applications.
N,B.
With Nnx vom. we rarely find the sencation of numhneds in snfTering parts peculiar to Rhus, On the otlier hnnd, Rhus lacks the over-sensitiveness of Nux vom, to pain.
Jstusitiveueeo to touch, however, is found with both remedies.
Nux vom. Sulphur.
Eight side, partic. upper right, loioer left side. Left side, partic. tipper left, loiocr right side.
Increased irritability— Pinching internal . . Want of bodily irritability— Pinch'g external.
Painful eruptions and ulcers Painless eruptions and ulcers.
Sleeplessness predom. after midnight . . . Sleeplessness before midnight.
Apoplexy "Very rarely apoplexy.
Sweat on suffering side Coldness on suffering part.
Chill or sweat on "right side Chill or sweat predom. left side.
Sweat lessened while sleeping Sweat increased while sleeping.
Coldness on lower part of body Heat on lower part of body, or general, with
exception of head.
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . . Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.
Thirst mostly during chill Thirst wanted during chill ; mostly dur. heat.
^taliciousness Mood chang'g; solemn; sentimental: gentle.*
Ailments from indignation, grief, disappointed Ailments from shame, or hearing bad news,
love, or jealousy. less frequently from fright or anger.
Pupils gener. dilated — Clear-sightedness pred. Pupils gener. contracted — Dim-sighteilnoss.
Optic, illus. in bright colors — Far-sightedness. Opt. ill. in dark colors— Short-siglitedn. pred.
With the toothache, sweat AVith the toothache, chill. C.Hg.
Saliva generally increased Saliva generally diminished.
Pesire for fatty things Aversion to fatty things.
Urine too seldom and scanty — Sediment red- Urine olten, but scanty ; sediment white oftener
dish. than red.
Calaiiienia too soon, profuse and of long dura- Catamenia generally too late, scanty and of
tion. short duration.
Expectoration morning, during day, evening . Expector. morning, during day; less at night.
Bkmission evening till midnight Remission afternoon and before midnight.
AVorse in the open air, better in-doors . . . Predom. better in open air, worse in-doors.t
Worse when growing cold and in cold weather. Better (worse) when growing cold and in cold
better when growing warm and in warm air. air, or when growing warm and in warm air.
Better in bed Worse or better in bed.
Generalli/ worse lying on back, better on side, Generally better lying on back, worse on side.
Worse (better) when lying on painful or on Worse when lying on painful side, better when
unpainful side. Iji'ig on unpainful side.
Worse in horizontal posture, better with head Worse (better) in horizontal position, or with
high. the head high.
Better after sufficient sleep.
Comp.
Borax .
Worse after sleep.
Pred. worse opening, better closing the eyes. Better (worse) opening or closing eyes.
Worse when idle AVorse from being overhurried.
Worse when taking a deep breath .... AA^orse or better when taking a deep breath.
AVorse from touch and moving diseased part. Worse or better fr. touch & moving the part.
Better (worse) when opening or closinjr mouth. Better when opening mouth, worse closing it.
Aim. alw. aggr. when assuming erect position. Worse or better when rising from stooping.
Better when sitting down Better or worse when sitting down.
Predom. better when eating AVorse or better when eating. J
Better or worse from eructation Almost always improv. by eructation.
AVorse after stool AVorse or better after stool.
Predomin. 'vvorse - — — ■— — --^^ — — Predomin. belter
In dry weather, from cold, from nncoverinir. in an extended posture, when lyin^ on riirht side, when getting out of bed, when drawing up diseased limb or letting it hang down, from motiou, aud on expiration.
Predomin. better -^-- — ^^-- — — ---. Predomin. worse
In wet weather, from warmth, from wrapping up, in a contracted posture, when lyina: on left side, in bed and from warmth of bed, after sleep, when stretching out or lifting diseased limb, during rest, after lying down, when lying, sitting and standing, on inspiration, from washing aud moistening the sutferiug part, and after perspiring.
N.B. AVith Sulphur we very rarely find the over-sensitiveness of Nux vom. to pain ; but sensitiveness (to touch, &c.) is found with both remedies.
* Consequences of emotions, comp. .\garicus— Nux vom. and others, Antiraon. crnd. — Sulphur and others.
t Particularly in hot and crowded rooms. By the warmth of stoves the complaints oi both remedies are improved.
J Both remedies have predom. aggrav. "after eating."
Opium. Antim. tart.
Want of bodily irritiiliility — Morbus cocru- Increased irrital)ility — Chlorosis.
lens,
JMetliura — Predom. no pain (except belly- AnaJinie — Sensitiveness in internal, nnnib
ache. C.IItr ) sensation in external parts.
Pain pressina: outwards — Sweat warm — Pain pressing; in wards — Sweat cold, sticky —
W'iR'u there is no fever, dryness of skin. When there is no fever, disposition to
Pulse is sometimes large, sometimes small, sweat easily.
in the same person. Pulse is sometimes accelerated, sometimes
retarded, in the same person.
Pulse very various; sometimes intermittinp^; Pulse full, stronj^, and accelerated durinj^
slow and full, with snoring respiration; the fever; often slow and weak during
quick and hard, with heat and quick, the remission ; sometimes trembling.
anxious respiration.
Burnintj or sensation of coldness in the Sensation of coldness in the veins.
veins.
Distention of veins of hands Distention of veins of feet.
Apuplexia sanguinea — Paralysis .... A poplexia nervosa and serosa.
Asphyxia neonatorum Asphyxy of drowned persons.* C.IIg.
Somnolence, with sweating heat and snoring Somnolence, with coldness.
respiration.
Pleasant dreams predominant Anxious dreams.
Joyousness Dejection.
Mental excitability (ecstasies) or mental Mental dullness, dullness.
Absent-mindedness — Fancies — Delirium — Rarely unconsciousness. Insanity.
Twitching trembling of the head and hands, Wearisome trembling of the head and hands;
with single jerks in the arras, with ex- aggravated when lying and by warmth
ternal coldness and somnolence; improved of bed; improved by sitting up and by
by motion and uncovering the head. cold.
Eyes protruding Eyes sunken.
Secretion of saliva diminished .... Saliva predominantly increased.
Very rarely nausea Nausea, partic. in stomach and abdomen.
Predominantly hitter -vomit, with costiveness. Predominantly aour vomit, with disposition
to diarrhoea.
Urine seldom and scanty; sometimes copious. Urine scanty.
Respiration generally slow Respiration accelerated.
Short, inaudible inspiration, and long, au- Rattling of mucus, dible expiration, with drawing in of ab- domen.
Expectoration seldom; during day . . Expectoration not constant; morning.
Aggravation night and morning . . .
Aggravation from evening tiU morning.
Ailments from Mercurius, Plumbum, Xux Ailments from Sepia or Baryt. vom., or Tartar emetic
Predomin. ^vorse -— - — •.. ^'^--^_— — ■■'■■"~~— — -^ Predomin. better
During rest, when standing, and when stooping.
Predomin. better
Predomin ^ivorse
When moving.
* Mechanical means, of course, not to be neglected.
Opiam has been given in 6 or 12 ;
Tartar emetic in 30.
C Ug.
Aversion to motion — Inclination for oppn air. Increased irritability — Painful, hot swelling of
Glands EN
Apoplexy.
Sweat lessened when walking out-doors. Heat on upper part of body ; chill on lower
part.
Pulse affected by beer and coffee.
C.Hg.
Want of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill. Complaints predom. on inner ear. on lower
jaw. lower teeth, on roof of mouth, on upper
arm. and in the hollow of elbow.
Disposition insensible
Ailm. from (grief, mortification) disappointed
love or jealousy, from shame or vexation
with reserved displeasure.
Imbecility
Vertigo, inclin'g to fall forwards or backwards.
Pupils predom. dilated
Appetite for milk
Nausea, partic. in throat, less freq. in stomach.
Sour vomit
Diarrlicca painless
Urine too often and copious ; less freq. scanty.
Sexual desire weak — Erections without desire.
Catamenia too soon and too profuse . . .
Milk decreased
Expectoration nearly constant ; morning . .
Disposition sensitive.
Ailments from (grief, mortification) excessive joy, fright or vexation with dread or fear.
Melancholy.
Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards.
Pupils generally contracted.
Aversion to milk.
Nausea in throat, stomach or abdomen.
Vomit bitter oftener than sour.
Diarrhoea generally painful.
Urine not often enough and scanty.
Sexual desire strong — Erections with desire.
Catamenia too late, and generally too scanty.
Milk generally increased.
Expect, not constant; morning & during day.
Agoravatiox from midnight till noon, and in
the evening. Worse (better) from cold and growing cold,
or from warmth and when growing warm. Worse when assuming an erect jjosition, and
when rising from a seat.
Better after rising from a seat
Worse when getting out of bed
Worse o?' better a/<er getting out of bed . .
Predom. better when sitting down . . . .
Worse when sitting erect, better when sitting
bent forward. GtneraUy better from change of posture, when
lying or standing.
Better when moving diseased part , .
Worse when bending diseased part . .
Worse from bodily exertion, runnincr, <S:c.
Worse or better when straining the sight Predom. better when eating . , .
Worse after eating
Worse from drinking cold water . Predom. better when swallowing Worse after stool
Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Better from cold & when growing cold : worse from warmth and when growing warm.
Won-e or better when assuming an erect posi- tion and when rising from a seat.
"Worse or better after rising from a seat.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
GcneraUy improved after getting out of bed.
Better or worse when sitting down.
Generally better when sitting erect, worse when sitting bent forward.
Generally worse from change of posture.
Better or worse ~when moving the part.
Better or worse when bending the part.
Predom. improv. by exertion.
Worse when straining the sight.
Almost always aggrav. by eating.
Worse or better after eating.
Generally better from drinking cold water Generally worse when swallowing.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. vrorse ^ — -^^-- — ~~, Predomin. better
In cold dry weather, from Tincovering, when lyino: on painful side, when sittins; erect, when arettinir out of bed, from bodily exertion, after meals, after eating sour things, from driukiog cold water,-* after stool, and from tying the clothes tiglit.
Predomin. better --— — -^^ ^^~^ — — -^ Predomin. -^vorse
In warm and moist air, from wrapping up, when lyins on unpainful side, when sittin": hent forward, from change of posture (lying or standing), when swallowingt and eating, and from loosening the clothes.
* Both remedies have improv. from cold diet in general, and aegrav. of complaints from warm diet. t Phosphor, has; worse when swallowing food ; Pulsat. : worse when swaLowing saliva.
Phosph. acid. Sepia.
Complaints prednm. in internal parts . . . Complaints prcdom. in external parts.
No apoplexy — Paralysis generally one-sided . Apoplexy — Paralysis generally of both sides.
First chill, then heat First heat, then chill.
Thirst almost only (luring sweat Thirst constant only tliir'g cold stage of fever.*
Pulse generally frequent, sn\all and weak . . Pulse frequent and full at night; during day
accelerated only by vexation or motion;
sometimes trenililing. , Pulse affected by coffee and tea Pulse affected by drinking beer. C.llg.
Taciturnity — Oentlcnosg Loquacity — Irritable mood — Avarice.
Aihuents from disajipointod love or jealousy, Ailments from vexation with fear; less fre- from shame, mortification, grief, or vexation quently after auger or disappointed love, with reserved displeasure.
Imbecility Insanity or imbecility — No delirium.
Hair hanging down like flax, but greasy , . Hair tangled.
Pupils generally dilated — Short-sightedness . Pupils contracted — Far-sightedness.
Complaints most frequent on external ear . . Complaints most frequent in internal ear.
Appetite for milk — Sour vomit Aversion too milk — Predom. bitter vomit.
Urxue predom. pale ; too often and copious . Urine predom. dark — Discharge of uriue too
seldom.
Sexual desire weak — Erection without desire.
Sexual desire changeable — Ability feeble
even with inclination.
Catamenia too soon .........
Catam. generally too late.
Expectoration almost constant ; morning . . Expector. not constant ; is loosened, partic.
night and morning, and generally swallowed. Complaints predom. on shin Compl. generally on calf of leg.
Rkmission afternoon and before midnight . .
Worse in cold weather, better in warm air .
Worse (better) from cold and when srowing
cold, or from warmth and when grow'g warm.
Worse when perspiring and after meals . .
Worse or better ween straining the sight . .
Worse from bodily exertion
Worse when closing the eyes, better when
opening them. Predom. worse after sleep
Worse when getting out of bed
Worse or better after getting out of bed . .
Worse when rising from a seat
Better when eating ; vior&e afterwards . . .
EF.>nssioN of compl. afternoon.
Worse (better) in cold weather or in warm air.
Predom. worse from cold & when growing cold,
better from warmth and when grow'g warm.
Worse or better when perspiring <t after meals.
Worse when straining the sight.
Better or worse from exertion.
Better (worse) when closing or when opening
the eyes. Better after sufficient sleep, but worse on
awaking when roused.
Worse or better when getting out of bed.
Predom. better after getting out of bed.
Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Better when drinking, worse afterwards.
Predomin. irorse
Predomin. betffr
From warmth of bed, after sleep, when lying on painful side, when sitting erect, when risin? from stoop- ing, from bodily exertion, after breakfast, from drinliing cold water,t and when getliug out of bed.
Predomin. beff er
Predomin. worse
When lying on unpainful side, when sittinc: hent forward, from pressure, on an empty stomach, when
swallowing and eatingr.
N.B. Over-sensitiveness to pain is much more frequent with Sepia than with Phngph. acid.
* Want of thirst is predom. with both rera<»dies.
f Bo^h remedies have predom. improT. from cold diet in general, aggrav. from warm diet.
Phosphor, acid.
External parts become black — Pincliing pain
in internal parts. Conipl. predom. on lower eyelids, in iimer
angle of eye, on external ear, in lower part
of chest, on tip of elbow, on outer side of
thigh, and on shin.
Paralysis generally one-sided
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak ;
irregular.
External chill, with internal heat
Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . .
Cold hands and warm feet
"Want of thirst predom., except during sweat.
Complaints of external parts predominant , Complaints of internal parts prcdom-nant.
Consequences of poisoning by lead . . . Ailments from Copper vapors — Apo-
plexi/ — Paralysis.
Pains pressing inwards Pains pressing outwards.
Insensibility of skin Sensitiveness of skin. C.Hg,
Ulcers with scanty discharge Ulcers with copious discharge of pus.
Pain increases and decreases gradually . . P. appears suddenly, and disapp. gradually.
Sleeplessness after midnight Sleeplessness before midnight.
Awaking too soon Awaking too late.
Pulse sometimes trembling Pulse sometimes intermitting ; generally
accelerated.
One-sided heat, left side One-sided heat, right side.
Cold on suffering part Heat on suffering part.
Thirst, particularly during heat .... Want of thirst predominant, but is con- stant only during chill.
Chill increased in the open air Chill abated in the open air.
Com]ilaints of upper lip, spleen, upjicr port Complaints of under lip, liver, lower part of chest, and fore-arm predominant. of chest, and upper arm predominant.
Joyonsness or dejection — Haughtiness — Maliciousness.
Mental excitability — Ecstasies— Insanity . Ailments from shame, anger, or vexation
with indignation.
Iklania from onanism
Disturbed state of mind, also religions, with
taciturnity, haughtiness, voluptiousness,
and cruelty. Convulsions, particularly during catamenia,
or better during catam.
Generally loss of appetite
Constipation predominant— When diarrhoea
occurs, it is painless.
Catamenia too soon and too profuse . . .
Cough without expectoratiou
Calm sadness of mild dispositions — Indif- ference — Boldness — Good-uatureduess — Avarice — Distrust.
Mental dullness — Melancholy.
Ailments from excessive joy, grief, or vexa- tion with reserved displeasure.
M. from suppressed menstruat'n. Grauvogl.
Melancholy, from suppressed catamenia or other secretions, with lachrymose sad- ness.*
Convulsions after suppressed catamenia.
Predominantly hunger.
Diarrhoea predominant; generally painful.
Catamenia too late and generally too scanty. Expectoration predominant, l)iit not con- stant ; morning and during day.
Aggravation particularly evening and after Aggravation from noon till midnight, midnight.
Worse on an empty stomach Sometimes better, but oftaner aggravated
after eating.
Better after sleep Aggrav. oftener than improved after sleep.
Worse after ^a^.^'U-e motion (riding) , . Worse after active motion.
Ailments from Plumbum Ailments from Cuprum, Mercur., Sulph., etc.
Predomin. worse -- — ~- -"^^ — — — "■^~~-- Predomin. heller
Ou iuspiratiou, when opening the ej-es, when stretching out diseased limb, when lying on painful side,
and from pressure.
Predomin. belter --- — -'^-^ -^ -~^ Predomin worse
On expiration, t when closing the eyes, when drawing up diseased limb, when lying on unpainful side,
from rubbing and scratching, from light and the sun, from eructation, and after sleep.
N.B. Platina lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain.
* Satiety of life, and at the same time dread of death, is found with both remedies. •f Pulsatilla has improvement as well as aggravation when " taking a deep breath."
Rhus.
Compl. in internal parts — Rarely paralysis . Inclination for open air — Aversion to motion.
Haemorrhages, blood dark
Pulse suppressed, with strong beat of heart . Heat on diseased part — Heat on upper part
of body, chill on lower part. Chill on front part of body — Heat or sweat
predom. right side.
Local sweat on head
Sweat often confined to back part of body .
"Want of thirst predom., constant during chill. Chill lessened by motion — Heat lessened by
washing. Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
Complaints in external parts — Paralysis.
Aversion to open air— Inclination for motion.
Ha'morrhages, blood pale.
Pulse sometimes oftener than beating of heart.
Sweat or coldness on diseased part — Chill or
heat on upper part of body. Partial chill on back part of body — Heat or
sweat predom. left side.
Sweat general, with exception of head.
Coldness on back part of body; heat or sweat
on front part of body.
Thirst not constant.
Chill increased by motion
Heat aggrav. by
washing. Itching, relieved by scratching.
Mood changing; indifferent — Boldness. .
Absent-mindedness .
"Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards ...
Pupils generally contracted
Swelling of lower lip predom
Generally hunger — Appetite for spirit, liquors Nausea in throat, stomach or abdonien
Bellyache after stool
Urine not often enough and scanty — Sediment
red — Stream small.
Catam. too late, of short dnrat. & gen. scanty.
Expect, pred., not constant ; morn. & dur. day.
Compl. predom. on upper arm and sole of foot.
IMood rarely peevish — Rarely amorousness.
Rarely absent-mindedness.
Vert., inclining to fall forwards or backwards.
Pupils dilated.
Swelling of upper lip predom.
(iJenerally loss of appetite — Aversion to wine.
N. in oesoph. or stomach, less frequ. in throat.
Bellyache better after stool.
Urine too often and copious — Sediment white
— Stream spreading.
Catam. too soon, of long duration, and profuse.
Exp. not constant; sometimes in the morninsr.
Complaints pred. on fore-arm and top of foot.
Aggravation afternoon & evening, after sun- set until midnight.
Worse before a thunder-storm
Worse when looking up
Worse while perspiring
Predom. worse in bed
Generally better when getting out of bed and
after getting up.
Generally worse lying on side, better on back Generally improv. after rising from a seat .
Worse or better when assum'g an erect posit Better or worse when taking a deep breath Generally better from exertion, running, &c Better when bending the head sideways Generally worse when letting diseased limb
hang down ; better when lifting it . . Almost always aggrav. when eating . . ,
Worse after drinking
Worse or better from eructation ....
Worse when swallowing saliva ....
Worse after mental exertion
Predomin. worse
Aggravation from evening until morning.
Worse during increase of moon.
Worse when looking down.
Worse or better while perspiring.
Better or worse in bed.
Better or worse when getting out of bed ;
generally aggrav. after getting up.
Better lying on the side, M'orse on back.
Worse or better after rising from a seat.
Aim. alw. aggrav. when rising from stooping.
Worse when taking a deep breath.
Worse from bodily exertion.
Better when bending the head backwards.
Better when letting diseased limb hang down ;
worse when lifting it.
Worse or better when eating.
Worse or better after drinking.
Worse from eructation.
Worse when swallowing saliva or food.
Worse after bodily exertion.
O.Hg,
Predomin. better
In-doors and from warmth of stove, from warmth, when growing warm and in warm air, from warm diet, from wrapping up, in bed, when lyiny: on side, after perspirins, on expiration, when liending the head backwards, when letting diseased limb hang down, and from rubbing and scratcLlug.
Predomin. better
Predomin. worse
Out of doors,* from cold, from growing cold and in cold weather, from cold diet, from uncovering, after getting out of bed, when h'ing on back, on inspiration, when washing and moistening the suffering part,t when lifting diseased limb, and from bodily exertion.
N.B.
Rhus lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsat. to pain
Both remedies have sensitiveness to touch
* Both have improv. " when walking ont-doors," — Ehus more in consequence of motion than of the open i ■f Both have aggrav. from getting wet feet and in wet weather.
Sepia.
Compl.
(cramp'": pain, S:c.) prcMl. in int. parts Iiiolination for open iiir — Karoly paralysis Hot and i)aiufiil swolliiitr (if izlaiiils ...
Itchinir, ag-<rrav. or uncliantrtHl by scratching Eruptions more liumid than dry ....
Sweat often coufined to the head ....
"Want of tiiirst predom., but is constant only
duriiitr ciiill. TTeat or i-liill. lessened by motion & out-doors
] leat on suffering part
Pulse generally small, weak, but frequent,
partic. in the evening, slow in the morning,
Taciturnity
!Mood gentle ; distrustful — Boldness. . . ^[ania from suppressed menstruation . . Short-sightedness — Opt. illus. in bright colors Objective stench fr. nose ; subject, pleasant od Nose-bloed'g, with scanty or suppress, meustr,
Bloated under the eyes
Generally hunger
Urinal sediment red
Catameuia of too short duration, and generally
scanty.
Fluent coryza of the right nostril . . .
Expectoration morning and by day . . ,
Compl. (cramp'g pain, <tc.) pred. in o\\. parts.
Aversion to ojien air — I'aralysis of limbs.
Painless swelling of glands.
Itching, always aggrav. by scratching.
Eruptions mostly dry.
8w. on the head or general, with exo. of head.
AVant of thirst pred.; only during chill thirst
is usual.
Tleat or chill, increased by motion <fe out-doors.
Sweat on sull'ering part.
Pulse (|uicl< and full or frequent during night,
slow by day; irregular; somot. trembling.
Milk mostly increased .... Complaints predom. on upper arm
Loquacity.
M. irritable — Rarely amoronsn. — No delirium.
Mania from profuse menstruation, (jrauvogl.
Far-sightedness — Opt. illusions in dark colors.
Subjective putrid odor predom.
Nose-bleeding, with pregnancy or with hremor-
Bloated above the eyes. [rhoids. CUg.
Generally loss of appetite.
Urinal sediment red or white.
Catamenia lasting too long, at the same time
generally too profuse.
Fluent coryza of the left nostril.
Expectoration is loosened night and morning,
and is generally swallowed.
Milk diminished.
Complaints predom. on fore-arm.
Remission from midnight till noon . . . "Worse in warm air ; better in cold weather "Worse in-doors ; better in the open air . .
Worse while perspiring
"Worse from warmth of bed
Almost alwa^'s aggrav. after lying down, when
lying, and in bed. Generally worse when lying on side ; better
when lying on back.
Mostly worse after sleep
Worse or better from change of posture, when
lying or standing.
Worse or better when rising from stooping "Worse or better when sitting down . . .
Better or worse after rising from a seat Better or worse when moving diseased part Better or worse when bending the part
Mostly better from pressure
Worse before a thunder-storm
Worse when closing, better when opening eyes Worse or better when swallowing; partic
worse when swallowing saliva. Better or worse after stool ,
Remission of complaints afternoon.
Better (worse) in warm or cold air.
Better (worse) in-doors or in the open air.
Worse or better while perspiring.
Generally better from warmth of bed.
Worse or better after lying down, while lying,
and in bed. Predom. better when lying on side ; worse
when lying on back.
Better after sleep ; but worse when disturbed.
Better when turning in bed.
Almost always improv. when rising.
Better when sitting down.
Better after rising from a seat.
Almost always improv. when moving the part.
Worse when bending diseased part.
Predom. worse from pressure.
Worse dur. new moon or bef. a thunder-storm.
Pred. better when closing, worse when opening
Worse when swallowing food. [the eyes.
Almost always aggrav. after stool.
Predomln. better — — — . -^ — — ^._ Predomin. iTort^e
In wet weather, from warmth and when growing warm, from wrapping up, from warmth of bed, after sleep, when lyinir on side, when closing the eyes, wlien risin<r frum stoo^MDii, wlien drawing up diseased limb, trom change ot posture, from smoking, and from looseuing the clothes.
Predomin. ^vorse -^ -'"~ — Predomin. better
In dry weather, from warmth and cold and when erowing cold, from tiDCoverinsj, from washimr and nioisteuing diseased part, when lying on back, when openintr the eyes, when stretching out dis- eased limb, from acids, after stool, from pressure,* from tying the clothes tight.
N.B.
We rarely find the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla with Sepia. * The sympiums of both remedien are aggrav.
" by touch."
Upper left, lower rig-ht side — The right side is generally affected.
Apo|)lexy
Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predom. in internal parts.
Often indicated with children and young women.
Pain pressing outwards
Complaints predominant on lower jaw, in lower part of chest, and in the liver.
Itching aggravated or unchanged by scratch- ing.
Moles, freckles, particularly in young girls .
Sleeplessness before midnight
Awaking late c
Palpitation of heart, with fear .... Pulse predominantly affected by beer & coffee.
One-sided heat, right side
Want of thirst predominant, but constant only during chill.
Sulphur, acid.
Upper right, lower left side — Left side,
principally, is affected. C.Hg.
One-sided paralysis of limbs. C.Hg.
Complaints (pinching pain, etc.) predom,
in external parts. Oftener indicated with old people than with
children, (particularly old women.
C.Hg.) Pain pres.-ing inwards.
Complaints predominant on upper jaw, in
upper part of chest, and in the spleen. Itching changing its locality, less frequently
relieved, by scratching. Blue spots after a fall, particularly in old
women. C.Hg.
Sleeplessness after midnight.
Awaking too early.
Palpitation of heart, without fear.
Pulse affected by alcoholic drinks.
C.Hg.
One-sided heat, left side.
Thirst predominant.
Gentleness — Indifference — Boldness — Ava- rice— Rarely mental dullness — Fancies.
Jerks in the head, particularly during hot stage and in-doors; better from motion in the open air.
Generally hunger
Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen
Vomiting, particularly first food, then water.
Diarrhcea predominant — Urinal sediment reddish.
Catamenia too late, generally scanty
Generally fluent coryza
Expectoration predominant, but not con- stant; morn'g & dur'g day.
Seriousness — Barely peevi.«hness — Barely amorousness — Alental excitability pre- dominant — Rarely absent-mindedness — No uncon.sciousness.
Jerks in the head, better in-doors and from warmth, worse from motion in the open air.
Loss of appetite predominant.
Nausea in stomach.
Vomiting, particularly first water, then food.
Constipat'n of bowels predominant — Urinal sediment yellow.
Catamenia too soon and profuse.
Dry coryza predominant.
Expectoration predominant; morning.
Aggravation from noon till midnight;
l^artic. in the afternoon. Ailments from Copper vapors and from
spirituous liquors. Consequences of a concussion, fall, or being
bruised ; })artic. bruised pain in the bones,
and sore pain when touched.
Aggravation from midnight till noon, and evening; partic. dur'g forenoon. C.Hg.
Ailments from smelling coffee and after tak- ing brandy, but improv. by drink'g wine.
Consequences of pressure, concussion, or being bruised with a dull instrument; partic. soreness in young people, or blue spots in old people. C.Hg.
Predomin. ^vorse ^- — ^^^ — • "" ^ Predomin. better
In-doors, from warmth, during rest, on expiration, and from rubbing.
Predomin. better -^- — — ^"^- — Predomin. irorse
Out-doors, from cold, from motion,* from bodily exertion, and on inspiration.
N.B. Sulph. acid, lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, but not the sensitiveness to touch,
« Yet PulsatiUa has aggravation "in the beginning of motion," either aggravation or improvement "when moving diseased part."
Pulsatilla. Thuya.
Riglt siJ.' — (Coldness, heat, aud otlior compl.) Left side produm. — (Chill, coldness, and other
complaints.
Sweating of uncovered parts ; but sweat ol'leu Sweating of uncovered parts, but often alto
disappears in bed. in bed.
Sweat only on head Sweat general, with exception of heat.
First chill, then heat First heat, then chill.
Faint inji' during tlie thill Fainting during heat or sweat. C.llg.
Generally want of thirst during hot stage . . 'JMiirst predoni. during hot stage.
Chill, lessened in the open air Chill, increased in the open air.
Complaints predom. in internal parts . . . Compl. predom. in external jjarts.
Apoplexy — Nervous paralysis No apopl. — Paralysis with atrophy of muscles.
Compl. predom. on inside of gums, in lower Compl. predom. on outside of gums, in upjcr
part of chest, on upper arm, back of hand, part of chest, on fore-arm, palm of Laud,
leg, and sole of foot. thigh, and top of foot.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching. Itching, relieved by scratching.
Hot, painful swelling of glands Cold, painless swelling of glands.
Awaking too late Awaking too early.
Mood changing; gentle ; indifferent ; distrust- Mood serious; haughty; irritable — Rare\v
ful — Avarice — Boldness. amorousness.
Karely mental dullness — Melancholy . . . Rarely unconsciousness or delirium — Imbe- cility or mental excitability.
Eyes sunken Eyes protruding.
Saliva mostly increased Saliva mostly diminished.
(Teuerally hunger Loss of appetite predom.
Food tastes too salty Food tastes as though salted too little.
Diarrhoea predom
Urine too seldom &, scanty.
Costiveness predom
Urine too oft. & copious.
Catamenia too late Catamenia predom. too soon.
Fluent coryza (partic. right side) oftener than Fluent coryza (partic. left side) in the open
dry. air; dry coryza in the room.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; Expector. nearly constant ; evening.
morning aud duriug day.
Eemission from midnight till noon* ....
Worse in the sun
AVorse in warm air ; better in cold weather . Worse when closing, better when opening the
Eyes EN
Predom. worse in-doors, better in the open air. Predom. better from washing aud moistening
the part.
Better or worse wh%n getting out of bed . .
Worse or better when rising from a seat . .
Worse r/r better when swalloving, after eating,
and from eructation. Generally worse when lying on side, better
when lying on bacli.
Remission forenoonf and before midnight.
Worse in the moon-light.
Better (worse) in warm or cold air.
Better (worse) when closing or when opening
the eyes.
Generally bett. in-doors, worse in the open air.
Gerterally worse from washing, etc.
Worse when getting out of bed.
Worse when rising from a seat.
Worse when swallowing and after eating; bet- ter from eructation.
Generally better when lying on side, worse when lying on back.
Predomin. worse — ---.^_--^"" . — ~-^ Predomin. better
In-doors, when Iviu'^ on unpainful side, -wlien drawing up diseased limb, from looseuing the clothes, when bendiug the sutlerim^ part backwards, partic. the head, when sueezing, after perspiriui;, from eructation, on expiration, from touch, and from rubbing and scratching.
Predomin. better ~~~'*-^— -^~^ ~ Predomin. 'worse
In the open air, when lying on the painful side, when stretching out diseased limb, from tjing the clothes titrht, when getting out of bed, from bodily exeriiuu, from washiug and moistening sull'er- ing part, from sour things, aud on inspiration.
N.B. Thuya has neither the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, nor the sensation of numbness in
sufl'ering parts peculiar to the latter.
* Except diarrlioea C.Hg.
f Accordinif to ilie Vienua provings with stroug doses of the tincture, & WolPsprovings in Berlin with high potenci(>8. the "forenoon remissiuu" cauDol be aduilied, but la both remedies the afternoon is still the predominant part of tlie day. C.Ug.
Complaints predom. in external parts . . Want of bodily irritability — Inclination for
Motion EN
Pains pressing inwards — No apoplexy . .
Cold swelling of glands
Sleeplessness after midnight ; awakingearly. Pulse often unchanged ; generally slow,
weak. Want of thirst constant
Chill or sweat increased when walking in the open air.
Compl. predom. in internal parts. Increased irritability — Aversion to motion.
Pains pressing outwards — Apoplexy.
Hot, painful swelling of glands.
Sleeplessn. before midnight; awak'gtoolate.
Pulse changed, sometimes intermitting;
generally frequent, small, weak. Want of thirst predom., but is constant only
during cold stage — Thirst aj)pears partic.
he.fore & between the different stages of
the fever. Chill or sweat abated when walking in the
ooen air.
Insensibility of disposition. . .
Loss of appetite predom. . . .
Compl. of the spleen predom. . .
Painless diarrhoea
Sexual desire too weak ....
Contracted scrotum
Coryza dry oftener than fluent . Expector. quite seldom ; partic. at night
Complaints predominant on fore-arm .
Sensitive disposition — Delirium.
Generally hunger.
Compl. of liver predom.
Diarrhoea generally painful.
Sexual desire too strong.
Relaxed scrotum.
C.IIg.
Coryza fluent oftener than dry.
Exi)ector. predom., but not constant; morn- ing and during day.
Compl. predom. on upper arm.
Aggravation aft. midnight, morn'g, eveu'g. Worse (^better) when growing cold or warm.
Better after perspiring
Better or worse after sleep
Worse when getting out of bed .... Worse when rising from a seat, better
afterwards. iJJetter when moving diseased part, worse
when bending it.
Worse when swallowing and after eating .
Better or worse from eructation ....
Worse after stool
Aggravation from noon till midnight. Better when growing cold, worse whea
growing warm.
Worse or better after perspiring.
TFcrse or better after sleep.
Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Worse or better when rising from a seat,
better or worse afteriourds. Better or worse when moving the part,
worse or better when bending it.
Worse or bett. when swallow'g& after eat'g.
Predom. worse from eructation.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. '^vorse
Predomin. bc<ter
From cold and in cold weather, from drinkine; cold water, from uncoverins, when lying on painful side, from bodily exertion, after stool, and when getting out of bed.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ^vorse
From warmth and in warm air, from warmth of stove* and warmth of bed,t after perspiring, from wrapping up, when lying on the unpainful side, and after sleep.
N.B. Rhododendron lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain, which is in accordance with tha constitutional characteristic of both remedies.
* Botii remedies have predom. aggrav. in-doors generally and improv. of complaints in the open air. ■f Both remedies have piedom. aggrav. in bed generally.
Rhododendron. Rhus.
"Desire for open air — Pnins press'jr inwards. Avers'ntoopenair — Pains press'fl^ontvrnrfln.
Pains also in the bones, in sniiill spots; Pains chiefly in the joints; spreadinjr a
radiating; from place to place. prcat deal ; crampinf? j)ains. C.llg.
Xo apoplexy — Very rarely paralysis . . Apoplexy — Paralysis of linihs.
Cold swelling of glands Hot, painful swelling of glands.
Sleeplessness after midnight ; awaking too Sleeplessness predomin. before midnight;
early. awaking too late.
Pleasant dreams predom Anxious dreams.
Pulse often unchanged; slow and weak . Pulse generally small, weak, often weak &
aecel rated, often irregular, sometimes intermitting or trembling.
Heat on upper part of body — Congestion Chill or heat on upper part of body — Con-
of blood to the ears. gestion to the eyes.
Thirst is generally wanting Thirst not constant.
Compl. predom. on lower lip and on shin . Compl. predom. on upper lip & on calf of leg.
Painless diarrhoea l)iarrhoea mostly painful.
Uririe greenish Urine whitish, muddy. C.TTg.
Sexual desire lessened at first, laterincreased.
Erections at night, towards morning.
C.Ilg.
Coryza oftener dry than fluent .... Fluent coryza.
Expector. rather seldom ; partic. at night. Expector. not const. ; partic. in the morn'g.
Remission during day and before midnight. Aggrav. before a thunder-storm ....
Worse or iMev in bed
Worse when getting out of bed; almost
always improv. aftei-wards. After the least exercise, great dejection and
painful weariness. "Worse when rising from a seat; better
aftericards.
Better when sitting down
Better when moving diseased part, worse
when bending it. Pains on moving during the transition from
rest to motion.
Worse after eating and drinking ....
Better or worse from eructation ....
Worse after stool .
Remission of complaints during day.
Aggrav. during increasing moon.
Better or w^orse in bed.
Better or worse when getting ont of bed ;
worse or better afterioards.
Pains relieved after moving.
C.IIg.
TT^orse or better when rising from a seat;
better or worse afterwards.
Better or worse when sitting down.
Better or worse when moving the part,
worse or better when bending it. Pains worse when reposing after motion.
c.irg.
Worse or better after eating and drinking.
Worse from eructation.
Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. worse — --'^"•-. ^ .^ Predomin. better
In-doors, in bed, when lying on painful side, when descending, from warm diet, and after stool.
Predomin. better
Predomin. TTorse
In the open air,* after getting out of bed, when lying on unpainfnl side, when ascending, from cold diet, after sleep, Irom washing and moistening sull'ering part.
N.B.
With both remedies the compl. of the limbs extend from the right to the left side, both have desire for motion with tlie pain, the patient cannot let the limb rest, and motion improv. somewhat; both have pain after taking cold, Rlius alone after gett'g wet tlirough ;
Rhus alone also has compl. after over-lifting and spraiiiinir ;
Rhododendron alone, on the other hand, aggrav. of all com- plaints, even dysentery before a thundtr-storm.
C.Hg.
* Both remedies have predom. improv. when walking in the open air.
Rhus.
Left sirlo, parfic. lower left, upper right side.
Complaints jjivdom. in oxtcnial parts . . .
Aversion to open air — Inclination for motion.
Paralysis — No apoplexy
In periost. burninsr. srnawincr. tension ; in bones pres?!!)?. piercintr, clisririn;^-. as if broken; slow hardening: after fractures.
Jaundice from liver complaints
Itchini,'. conerally relieved by scratching .
(\ipionp discharije of ulcers
Pulse somewhat accelerated, but only during heat.
Chill (as well as other symptoms) appear par- ticularly ou lelt side of body. Thirst commonly wanting only during heat .
liight side, partic. loioer rigid, upper left side.
(Joniplaints predom. in internal parts.
Inclination for open air — .V version to motion.
Apoplexy — Paralysis rather infrequent; gen- erally painless and one-sided.
In periost. scraping, tinj^'ling tickling ;. in bones jerking, boring pain.* C.llg.
Skin pale, rarely yellowish. ('-ITg.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanjjed by scratching.
Ulcers; sometimes scanty discharge.
C.Hg.
Pulse generally freriuent. small, and weak;
sometimes intermitting; accelerated in the
evening, slow in the morning. Chill (as well as other symptoms), partic. on
riirht side of body. Want of thirst predom., but is constant only
durinj; chill.
Optical illusions in dark colors Optical illusions in bright colors.
Complaints mostly on external ear, and on Complaints mostly ou inner ear, and on inner
outside of gums. side of gums.
Inclined to brin? the tongue sideways between Tongue too large and too broad. C.Hg.
the molar teeth.
Loss of appetite predom Generally hunger.
Nausea, part, in stomach, less freq. in abdom'n. Nausea in throat, stomach, or abdomen.
Stool like sheep dung Stool soft, slimy. C.Hg.
Expectoration rather constant ; evening . . Expect, not constant; morning & during day.
Wrist giving way when lifting something heavy.
Wrist and hand cannot hold anything.
C Hg.
Complaints predom. on thisrh Complaints predom. on leg.
Weariness, giving way in the knees when going Soft, shining white swelling of knee; weariness,
up and down stairs. tearing pain, jerks. C.Hg.
Antidote to Mercurius Antidote to Sulphur and Ferrum. C.Hg.
Aggravation of complaints afternoon . . . Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse when looking into the distance . . . Worse when looking up.
Better after sufficient sleep ; but worse on Worse or better after sleep, awakin? when roused from sleep.
Worse when getting out of bed Better or worse when getting out of bed.
Worse when rising from a seat; better after- Worse or better when rising from a seat; bet- wards, fer or worse afterwards.
Predom. better when sitting down .... Worse or better when sitting down.
Mostly better when standing Worse when standing.
AVorse when moving diseased part .... Better or worse when moving the part.
AVorse when bending it Better or worse when bending it.
Predom. worse from pressure Generally better from pressure.
AVorse after eating Worse or better after eating.
Worse after stool Bdter or worse after stool.
Predomin. tvorse ^ "~- '*" — ■•~-~. Predomin. better
In the open air, from cold, from irmwinir cold and in cold weather, when lyin^ on painful side, when getting out of bed, when stretching out diseased limb, when moving sutleriug part, from bodily exertion, from pressure, after eating, after stool, and after expectoration.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ivorse
In-doors, from warmth, growing warm and in warm air, when lying on nnpainful gide, after sleep, when drawing up diseased limb, when standing, from rubbing and scratching.
N.B. The over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain has not yet been observed with Buta.
* Both Ruta and Pulsatilla have a sore pain in the bones, or as if laced and drawn together; in the periosteum a sen- Bit:veii»ss i)r as if brnispd, a tearing or shooiint;, pierciii; pain, and eitlier of them may be Indicated in osteitis, softeuiLZ aud swelling of bones ; also after abase of Mercury, inflammation, and suppuration.
Very rarely apoplexy — No paralysis . . • Complaints most frequent on external ear, in- side of nose, upper lip and on fore-arm. Pulse small, but somewhat spasmodic . . .
Pulse affected by -wine
Partial sweat on front of body . . Chill lessened after eating and in
room. Want of thirst predom
Apoplexy — Paralysis.
Complaints most frequent in inner ear. on out- side of nose, on under lip. and upjicr arm.
Pulse predom. frequent, small, and weak ; sometimes intcriniltinsr or imperceptible.
Pulse affected by beer or coffee. ^-Hg.
Partial sweat on back of body.
Chill increased after eating and in a warm room.
Want of thirst predom., but is constant only during the chill.
Easy or difficult comprehension — Imbecility.
Appetite for milk — Aversion to sour things .
Dislike for wine, but apjietite for beer . . .
Sexual desire too weak — Menstrual blood
light-red. Expectoration seldom ; during day ....
Heat in the fingers (during fever) ....
Difficult comprehension — Absent-mindedness — Unconsciousness — Melancholy.
Aversion to milk — Appetite for sour things.
I)esire for spirituous litpiors.
Sexual desire too strong — Menstrual blood dark.
Expectoration predom., but not constant; morning and durinirdiy.
Fingers are like dead (during fever).
Agoravattox forenoon and night .... Aooravatiox afternoon and evening after sun- set until midnight.
Worse during full or new moon Worse in sultry weather or before a storm.
"Worse after sleep TPonse or better after sleep.
Worse from change of posture when lying or Worse or better from change of posture, standing.
Fetter when getting out of bed Better or worse when gettino" out of bed.
AVorse when rising from a scat ; better after- TT o/-.se or better when rising from a seat, better wards. or worse aftervHtrds.
]'>etter when sitting down Better or worse when sitting down.
Generally worse when sitting erect; better Gcrierallt/ bitter when sitting erect; worse when liending forward. when bendinir forward.
Better when assuming an erect position , , Worse or better when assuming an erect posi- tion.
Generally/ worse on inspiration, better on ex- Generally better on inspiration ; worse on ex- piration, piration.
Worse when taking a deep breath .... Better or worse when taking a deep breath.
Predom. worse from pressure (Tenerally better from pressure.
Better or worse when swallowing .... TFor.se or better when swallowing.
AVorse on an empty stomach ; better after AVorse (better) on an empty stomach or after breakfast. breakfast.
Almost always improv. after eating .... ^Ynrse or better after eating.
Better from eructation Worse or better from eructation.
TForse or better after stool Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. worse
Predomin. befter
In cold dry weather, from cold and when irrowimr cold, from nncoverinr, in the open air and when walkin<r in the open air, from bodily exertion, on inspiration, when sitting erect, when lying on the painful side, from pressure, and from sour things.
Predomin. better
Predomin. '%TOrse
In warm and damp air. from warmth and when erowinj warm, in bed and from warmth of bed, from wrappins: up, in-doors and from warmth of stove, on expiration, when sittinsr bent forward, when lyins: on the unpainful side, after perspiring, when swallowing, while and after eating, from eructation, and from rubbing and scratching.
N.B. We very rarely find the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain with Sabadilla ; it also lacks the sensation of numbness in sufleriug parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
Left side, partic.
Imoer left, upper right side.
Complaints (pinching pain, &c.) predom. in
external parts. Dropsy of internal parts — Aversion to the
open air. Itching, ap-grav. or unchanged, or lessened by
scratching. Complaints generally on upper jaw, upper lip,
in the spleen, fore-arm, palm of hand, patella,
thigh, and top of foot.
No apoplexy
Pulse generally strong, but slow; irregular;
trembling. Pulse often quicker than beating of heart . .
Thirst appears only sometimes during hot
stage.
Right side, partic. lower right, upper left side.
Complaints (pinching pain, &c.) predom. in internal parts.
Propsy of external parts — Desire for the open air.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanged, but never re- lieved by scratching.
Complaints generally on lower jaw, lower lip, in the liver, upper arm, back of hand, hol- low of knee, leg, and on sole of foot.
Apoplexy.
Pulse generally weak, but accelerated ; some- times intermitting or imperceptible.
Pulse often suppressed, with strong beating of heart.
Want of thirst predom., but constant only during cold stage.
Irritable mood — Earely unconsciousness . .
Pain like a sore in the head, evenings, when stooping and when moving the eyes ; better when lying with head high, from pressure and when laying the hand on it; worse when walkivg in the open air.
Pupils dilated — Far-sightedness
Appetite for spirituous liquors ; desire or aver- sion to beer.
Urine too often and copious — Sediment white.
Expectoration rather rare
Palpitation of heart with trembling beats . .
Gentleness — Good-naturedness — Delirium. Pain like a sore in the head, under the same
conditions as Spigelia, but better when
walking in the open air.
Pup. generally contracted — Short-sightedness. Desire for beer and spirituous liquors.
Urine too seldom and scanty — Sediment red.
Expectoration predom., but not constant.
Palpitation of heart with equal beats, rarely with intermissions.
Aggrav., partic. from morning till midnight .
"Worse from bodily exertion
Worse after perspiring
Generally worse when lying on right side ;
better when lying on left side.
Almost always improv. when sitting down .
AVorse when looking sideways, up, or down .
Predom. better after eating
Better or worse from smoking
Almost always improv. after stool .... Worse when assuming an erect position . .
Worse when getting out of bed ; worse or
better afterwards. Almost always aggrav. when rising from a
seat; better afterwards. Worse when moving the part; worse when
bending it. Worse or better from washing and moistening
the part.
Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Generally better from exertion, running, <fec.
Worse or better after perspiring.
Predom. better when lying on right side ; worse when lying on left side.
Worse or better when sitting down.
Worse when looking up.
Worse or bettor after eating.
Worse from smoking.
Better or worse after stool.
Belter or worse when assuming an erect posi- tion.
Better or worse when and after getting out of bed.
Worse or better when rising from a seat ; bet- ter or worse afterioards.
Better or worse when moving diseased part; worse or better when bending it
Predom. better from washing and moistening diseased part.
Predomln. vrorse — — .. -^^ — ~-~-- Predomin. better
From cold and in cold weather, in the open air and when walking out-doors, from motion, when walk- intr, from bodily exertion, when lyin;; on rlglit or on painful side, when getting out of bed, when opening the eyes, when hendins suflerinir part sideways, when stretchinc: out diseased limb, when Bitting erect, from drinking cold water and from cold diet in general, when moving suflering part.
Predomin. better •- --'"^--___— —-^ Predomln. vrorse
From warmth and in warm air, in-doors, during rest, after lying down, when standing and lyina:, parti- cularly lying on left or on unpainful side, when closing the eyes, when drawing up diseased limb, when sitting bent forward, while and after eating, after drinking, from warm diet, and when per- Bpiring.
N.B. Spigelia lacks the numb feeling in suffering parts peculiar to Pulsatilla.
Spongia.
Bryonia.
Desire for open air
Reiuliiifr pain upwards
Coni]ilaints predominant in external parts — Constriction in internal parts.
Com))!, predominant on upper jaw, fore- arm, on tip of elbow, and on shin.
Itching, unchanged or aggrav., or locality changed by scratching.
Pleasant dreams predominant
Ko apoplexy — No paralysis
Aversion to the open air.
Rending pain downwards.
Coinpl. predoin. in internal parts — Con- striction in external parts.
Compl. predom. on lower jaw, on upper arm, on patella, and on calf.
Itching, unchanged or relieved by scratch- ing.
Anxious dreams.
A p 0 plexy — Paralysis.
Cheerfulness — Satiety of life defection — Despondency — Irrildbility.
Tery rarely fancies or delirium .... Unconsciousness.
Catamenia too soon Catamenia too soon or retarded.
Toice interrupted Yoice nasal.
Respiration predom. with dry sound . . Respiration predom. with moist sound.
Cough generally dry, sometimes with ex- Expectoration not constant; morning and
pectoration, which is loosened in the evening, less frequently during the day.
morning and swallowed.
Aoni^AVATTON afternoon and night, partic, before midnight.
Worse during full moon
Worse in cold weather, better in warm air .
Worse when closing the eyes, better when
opening them. Worse when lying on painful side, better
when lying on unpainful side. Better or worse when stooping, worse when
rising. Worse from eructation
Aggrayatiox from evening till morning.
Worse in sultry air or during a storm.
Worse (better) in cold weather or in warm air.
Worse rbetter) when closing or when open- ing the eyes.
Generally better when lying on painful, worse when lying on unpainful side.
Worse when stooping, worse or better when rising.
Better or worse from eructation.
Predomin. irorse
Predomin. better
In contracted posture, when lyin? on rl<rht or on painful side, when lying generally, from warmth of bed, when sitting, particularly when sitting erect, when sitting down, after stool, from external pressure, from rubbing and scratching.
Predomin. better
Predomin. iTOrse
In extended posture, when lying on left or on unpainful side, when sittina: bent forward, when and after rising from a seat, when walking out-doors, when swallowing and eating.
K.B. Spongia lacks the over-eensitiveness to pain which often occurs with Bryonia, Both remedies
have sensitlTcnees to the touch.
Spongia.
Light hair — Skin and muscles lax . . .
Complaints predominant in external parts .
Often indicated with children and women .
Complaints generally in external angle of
eye, in upper jaw, on tip of elbow, in the
thigh, partic. in front part of it. Itching, aggravated or locahty changed, or
unchanged, by scratching. When asleep, lying in a horizontal position
or with head low. Pulse more equal than with Phosphorus .
Thirst predominant
Is either apoplexy nor paralysis ....
Complaints predora. in external parts . .
Dropsy in the cavities of the body . . . Itciiinjr, atr.ijrav. or unchanged, or locality
cliaiiired by scratching?.
Ulcers, witli scanty discharge
When asleep, horizontal position with head
bent back. Pulse quick, full, and hard
Thirst predom., but rarely dur'g cold stage.
Compl. predom. in internal parts— Apo- plexy— Paralysis.
Anasarca.
Itchini;, aggravated or unchanged by scratching.
Ulcers, with copious discharge.
When asleep, lying on the back, the arms above tlic head, or niltiiuj poshu-e.
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak; sometimes intermitting.
Thirstlessu. predom., always dur'gcold stage.
Cheerfulness predom. — Stubbornness
Yery rarely fancies — Rarely delirium . . Compl. generally in external angle of eye,
on outside of ear, upper jaw, tip of elbow,
fore-arm, and on thigh.
Eyes protruding oftener than sunken .
Saliva predominantly diminished . . .
Dislike for beer oftener than appetite for it Constipation predominant . .
Urinal sediment white or yellow Cataraenia too soon ....
Dry coryza predominant . .
Respiration predominantly slow Voice, as with Pulsatilla, but sometimes
without resonance, hollow, interrupted.
Cough generally dry
Expector. is generally swallowed, is loosened
in the morning, and is like the coryza,
viscous or hardened.
Calm sadnessof milddisposit'ns — Distrust — Avarice — Chang'g mood — Gentleness — Amorousness.
Absent-mindedness — Unconsciousness.
Compl. generally in inner angle of eye, on inside of ear, lower jaw, in hollow of elbow, on upper arm, and on leg.
Eyes sunken.
Saliva generally increased.
Thirst for beer.
Diarrhoea predominant.
Uriiml sediment red.
Catamenia too late.
Coryza fluent oftener than dry.
Respiration predominantly quick.
Voice failing or rough and hoarse.
Cough generally with expectoration.
Expector. morning and during the day, is like the nasal secretion, thick mucus or like pus, yellow, and of a bad odor.
Aggravation afternoon & before midnight.
Worse in dry cold weather
Worse when moving
Belter in a horizontal posture ....
Wor'se while perspiring, better afterwai ds.
Better while swallowing, worse when not swallowing.
Aggravation afternoon and evening, after
sunset till midnight.
Worse in wet cold or warm weather.
Better during continued moderate motion.
Better when lying with head high.
Worse while and after perspiring.
Worse or better when swallowing.
Predomin. irorse ^- — ■*-. ^^ — — ^ Predomin. better
In dry weather, from cold, when lyin^ on painful side, from tyinsr the clothes tisht, on inspirat'n, from bodily exertion, when sittinsf erect, when holding' diseased limb bent, when bending the head side- ways, from presstire, when lying with the head high, and from motion.
Predomin. better ■*- -'^ — ■^^ Predomin. worse
In wet weather, from warmth, when lyini; on unpainful side, from loosening the clothes, on expiration, duriiii^ rest, when Standing, when sitting bent forward, in bed,* in a horizontal position, «fc after perspiring.
N.B.
Spongia lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsat. to pain.
Both remedies have sensitiveness to touch. * Both remedies have aggravations from toarmth of bed.
Left side — Want of bodily irritability — Aver- sion to the ojion air.
Paralysis gonorally of both sides . . . .
Itchinur, unclianfred by scratching . . . .
Painless eruptions — Perspiring easily . . .
Pulse irregular ; often quick, lull, hard ; some- times trembling.
Pulse predom. affected by alcohol or beer .
}leat, lessened iu bed
Thirst predom. ; is wanting only during chill.
Coma predominant
Riqht side— Increased irritability — Inclination
lor the open air.
Paralysis generally one-sided.
Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
Painful eruptions — Dryness of the skin.
Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak.
P. predom. affected by beer or coffee. C.Mg.
Heat, increased in bed.
%Vant of thirst predom., but constant only
during chill. Coma less frequent than sleeplessness.
Insensibility of disposition — Loquacity . . Dread of being alone — Satiety of live with
longing for death. Mood cheerful or sad; irritable; malicious —
Haughtiness — Jealousy — Rage — Cruelty.
Ailments from hearing bad news or from jealousy.
Ecstasies — Insanity— Imbecility
Horse getting restless from every noise, in- clining to run ofiF, biting and attacking with great agility.
Eyes protruding — Pupils dilated oftener than contracted.
Optical illusions in dark or prismatic colors .
Complaints predom. on soft palate — Saliva generally diminished.
Diarrhoea painless — Urine seldom and scanty; sometimes copious.
Retention of urine oftener than incontinence.
('atameuia of too long duration and profuse .
Dry coryza — Cough without expectoration ,
Complaints predom. on fore-arm
Sensitive disposition — Taciturnity.
Inclination to solitude — Satiety of life with fear of death.
Mood changing ; sad and despondent ; gentle and good-natured; rarely irrital)le; indif- ferent— Boldness — Avarice.
Ailments from excessive joy, grief, or from vexation with fright or fear.
Rarely mental dulliies.s — Melancholy.
The horse is sensitive to the touch, especially on the ears ; does resist being bridled.
Eyes sunken — Pupils contracted oftener than
dilated.
Optical illusions in bright colors.
Compl. predom. on roof of mouth — Saliva
generally increased. Diarrhoea generally painful — Urine seldom &
scanty.
Retent. of urine less frequent th. incontinence.
Catam. of too short durat'n & generally scanty, Coryza generally fluent — Expector. predom.,
but not constant; in the moru'g <lc dur'g day. Compl. predom. on upper arm.
Remission during day and evening .... Remission from midnight till noon.
Worse after sleep Worse or better after sleep.
Worse when getting out of bed . . . . . Belter or worse when getting out of bed.
Worse or better after getting cut of bed . . Better or worse after getting out of bed.
Worse when rising from a seat Worse or better when rising from a seat.
Petter when sitting down Better or worse when sitting down.
Worse when stooping and when rising . . . Worse or better when stooping «t when risin;j.
Better when moving diseased part .... Better or worse when moving the part.
Worse from pressure Generally better from pressure.
Worse when swallowing Worse or better when swallowing.
Better after stool Better or worse after stool.
Predomin. \vor$«e — ^ — • '--^ — --_ Predomin. better
From cold, from i;rowing cold and in cold weather, in the open air and when walking' out-doors, from uncoveriu<r, when lying on riijht side, whcu gett'g out of bed, Irom motion, when walking,' from pressure, and from drinliiug cold water.
Predomin. better
Predomin.
•»vorse
From warmth, from irrowing warm and in warm air, in-doors, from wrappini: up, durin<r rest, after lying down, when standing, sitting and lying, in bed and from warmth of bed, when lying on left side, and after perspiring.
N.B. Stramonium lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsatilla to pain.
L'ft side — "Want of bodily irritability . . . RigM side^ncreased irritability.
Pain pressing inwards — HtEmorrhat;-es, blood Pain pressing outwards — Haemorrhages, blood
light-red. dark.
Conipl. predora. in external parts, dropsy in Compl. predom. in internal parts, dropsy in
internal parts. external parts.
Paralysis of the limbs — No apoplexy . . . Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.
Dry eruptions • . . . Humid eruptions.
Itching, relieved, or locality changed, or un- Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.
changed by scratching.
Sweat on lower part of "body Thill on lower part of body.
Pulse more irregular than with Pulsatilla . . Pulse irregular, hut less so than with Zinc.
AVine affects the pulse Beer or Coffee affects the pulse. C.Hg.
Chill, increas'd in the open air — Sweat, lessened Chill, lessened in the open air — Sweat, iu-
when eating. creased when eating.
Compl. generally on inside of nose, on upper Compl. generally on outside of nose, on lower
lip, on fore-arm, on patella and instep. lip, on upper arm, in hollow of knee, and ou
sole of foot.
Mood cheerful ; irritable Calm, lachryinose sadness — Distrust — Bold- ness— Avarice.
Mental excitability Mental dullness — Absent-mindedness —
Fancies — Unconsciousness.
Yertigo, inclining to fall sideways (left side) . Vertigo, inclining to fall backwards, less fre- quently sideways or forward-^.
Stupefying headache in the morning . . . Stupefying headache in the evening.
Generally costiveness ; when diarrhoea occurs. Generally painful diarrhoea, it is generally painless.
Urinal sediment yellow Urinal sediment red.
Scrotum contracted Scrotum relaxed. C.Rg.
Catamenia more copious during the night .
Catam. only dur'o the day while walk'g.
C.Hg.
Dry coryza predominant Coryza fluent oftcner tlian dry.
Diminished secretion of nailk Milk generally increased.
Larynx dry Larynx full of mucus.
Expectoration quite constant ; partic. in the Expector. predom., but not constant; morning morning. and during day.
Aggravation afternoon and evening . . . Aggravation from noon till midnight.
Worse from exertion, running, etc i/e^^eror worse from bodily exert'n (but worse,
on the other hand. fr. mental exert'n. C.Hg.)
Worse on inspiration and expiration . . . Better on inspiration, worse on expiration.
Worse in bed and after sleep ^\orse or better in bed and after sleep.
Better when and after getting out of bed, and Better or worse when and after getting out of
after rising from a seat. bed, etc.
Worse when sitting erect, better when sitting Generally better when sitting, worse when
bent forward. sitting bent forward.
Better or worse when lying and from touch . Worse when lying and from touch.
Worse when moving or bending diseased part. Better or worse when mov'g or beud'g the part.
Generally better when swallowing .... Generally worse when swallowing.
Worse when swallowing food Worse when swallowing saliva.
Better on an empty stomach; worse after AVorse (better) on an empty stomach or after
breakfast. breakfast.
AVorse after eating TTorse or better after eating,
Better when eating; -worse afterwards . . . Better when drinking; vforse afterwards.
Bellyache ceases after stool * Bellyache after stool.
Predomin. vrorse ^ ' " — . -'^ ^ ^-^ Predomin. better
From cold, from growing cold & in cold weather, from washing & moistening the suffering part, when opening the eyes, when sitting erect, from bodily exertion, running, etc, and after stool.
Predomin. better
Predomin. ATor!«e
From warmth, from growiug warm & in warm air, when blowing the nose, when closing the eyes, when sitting bent forward, from change of position when lying or standing, when eating, from rubb'g and scratching.