Belladonna

1 . Plethoric persons inclined to obesity and subject to sudden congestions of the head ; happy when well, violent when sick.

2 . Brain symptoms predominate ; (a) wild delirium ; fantastic illusions or rage with destructive mania ; (b) constant moaning, starting or jumping in or on going to sleep, even to springing out of bed.

3 . Hyperaesthesia of all the senses ; every stimulus almost intolerable.

4 . Acute local inflammations with sudden onset and rapid course, before products have formed ; especially of peritoneum.

5 . Fevers with dry, burning hot skin, sweat only on covered parts, smooth, shiny, scarlet surface ; flushed face, sparkling eyes with dilated pupils ; throbbing carotids ; pulse rapid and full but not tense.

6 . Severe, paroxysmal pains of various kinds but gen. throbbing ; sudden onset, indefinite course, sudden decline, often < lying down (except joint pains), < heat.

7 . Dryness of mucous membranes especially of throat.

8 . Great bearing down in the female organs ; menses premature and profuse, flow bright red and hot.

9 . Ailments predominantly right-sided.

10 . Patient chilly. < cold but < heat of sun ; < night or 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. ; every stimulus, least jar of bed, > wrapping up. warmth ; resting in semi-recumbent position : lying on unaffected side.

Notes : Chronic : Calc. carb .

Action swift but not very prolonged.

Suitable for acute and sub-acute condition..

Do not give low potencies to nursing mothers.