Opium

1 . Children and old people of lax fibre ; fair-complexioned ; also indicated in drunkards.

2 . Ailments from fright especially where fear still remains ; fear of impending death.

3 . All complaints with great sopor ; no pain, no complaint, no desires .

4 . Low types of fever ; mild delirium, constant talking, eyes wide open, face red and puffed ; thinks he is not at home ; later-unconscious, eyes glassy, half closed, pupils contracted, face pale.

5 . Cerebral congestions (especially in drunkards) ; heavy, stupid sleep ; bloated, red face ; eyes blood-shot and half closed ; stertorous breathing ; skin covered with hot sweat.

6 . Partial or complete local paralysis ; paralysis of brain from sudden retrocession of acute exanthema.

7 . Inactivity of all organs especially alimentary tract ; e.g. constipation, no desire for stool ; impacted faeces, incarcerated flatus ; stools hard, round, black ; after long use of purgatives and enemas ; also involuntary. black, offensive stools. Retention of urine with full bladder.

8 . No vital reaction ; want of susceptibility to well chosen remedies .

9 . Insomnia, bed feels so hot patient cannot lie upon it.

10 . Modalities ; < heat ; during and after sleep ; stimulants ; while sweating.

Keynote : inertia.