Carbo Animalis

1 . Diseases of elderly persons with marked venous plethora ; feeble circulation, no vital heat ; want of energy ; dislikes conversation and company.

2 . Glands , indurated , swollen, even ulcerated ; with lancinating, burning pains ; tendency to malignancy ; scirrhus, bluish appearance, especially axillary, mammary and inguinal glands.

3 . Discharges gen. offensive and always exhausting ; e.g. during menstruation so weak can hardly speak.

4 . Joints and muscles weak ; sprains and strains on slight exertion.

5 . Modalities : < open, dry, cold air, after shaving (ctr. Bromium ).