Ambra Grisea

Where is the proving of this remedy found ?

In the Materia Medica Pura ; L'Art Médical , Vol. XL.

What is Ambra grisea ?

It is Ambergris , which is found floating on the ocean, and is supposed to be derived from the whale. The genuine gray Ambergris is triturated.

Give its general action.

Its general action is on the nervous system, producing many symptoms resembling hysteria ; it is especially a useful remedy in many affections of hysterical females.

What are the mental symptoms of Ambra ?

Forgetfulness and hurry ; the patient does everything in a hurry ; time passes slowly.

Give indications for Ambra in sleeplessness.

Sleeplessness due to worry about business matters, with spasms and twitching of the muscles, especially in thin, spare, nervous men.

Give three other indications for its use.

1. In defective reaction from nervous weakness.

2. Thin, scrawny women, with obstinate constipation.