Tuberculinum

What is the difference between Tuberculinum, Baccilinum and Koch's Lymph ?

Tuberculinum was introduced by the late Samuel Swan, of New York, and consists of dried Tuberculous sputum triturated.

Baccilinum was introduced by Dr. J. Compton Burnett. It is the virus of the natural disease itself. A portion of the Tuberculous lung itself was used, containing everything pertaining to the tuberculous process. Bacilli, debris and tubercles.

Koch's lymph is artificially obtained from colonies of bacilli thriving in beef jelly.

Give an indication for Tuberculinum.

Tubercular troubles, tubercular meningitis, consumption, or tubercular arthritis. Dr. Burnett and others report many cures of phthisis with Baccilinum . A constant disposition to catch cold is a useful indication for its use. The circulation is feeble and there are suffocative attacks of cough at night.