Platinum

Where are original studies of Platinum to be found ?

In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases ; Philadelphia Journal of Homoeopathy , Vol. II.

How is it prepared ?

By triturating the pure precipitated metal.

Give the general action of Platinum.

It depresses the cerebro-spinal system and produces a tendency to torpor and paralysis. In the emotional sphere there is anxiety, apprehension, etc.

What are the characteristic mental symptoms of this drug ?

Proud, haughty and egotistical ; everything seems inferior to her in mind and body ; she looks down upon everything and everybody with contempt ; objects look smaller.

Give the female symptoms of Platinum.

Early and profuse menses of dark clotted blood, accompanied by bearing down pains ; the ovaries are sensitive and have burning pains in them.

What is the constipation of Platinum ?

It is due to inertia of the bowels, there are frequent unsuccessful attempts to stool, the stools seem like putty, and adhere to the anus ; constipation of emigrants and travelers.

Give the headache of Palladium ?

It is across the top of the head, from ear to ear, accompanied with great fatigue, and mental symptoms like Platinum.