Nitricum Acidum

1 . Dark-complexioned, thin subjects of rigid fibre who readily catch cold ; naturally or prematurely old people with general weakness and emaciation ; sycotic, or mercurio-syphilitic states, or advanced cases of phthisis.

2 . Depression and irritability with vindictiveness ; patient excitable ; anxious about his disease or past troubles.

3 . Ulcerations, fissures, condylomata, warts, etc., especially at all muco-cutaneous orifices , with easy though usually slight bleeding.

4 . Cutting or pricking pains and sensations as from splinters , especially on touching the part.

5 . Thin, offensive excoriating discharges ; sometimes purulent, dirty yellowish green.

6 . Ptyalism ; offensive odour of breath, etc., with diseased conditions of the mouth in general.

7 . Haemorrhages of bright red blood, generally scanty.

8 . Urine scanty, dark brown and strong-smelling ( Benzoïcum acidum ) ; often cold when passed.

9 . Ailments predominantly right-sided.

10 . Modalities ; < cold ; change of weather ; night ; touch. etc. > while riding in vehicles.