Phytolacca Decandra

1 . Rheumatic subjects especially if mercurio-syphilitic history.

2 . Indifference to life ; feels sure will die.

3 . Aching, bruised soreness in all the muscles especially of head, back and limbs ; patient must move yet motion <.

4 . Pains, "rheumatic," shooting, lancinating ; flying like electric shocks ; rapidly shift locality ; < motion, damp, at night.

5 . Throat complaints ; parts dark red ; intense burning and dryness ; cannot drink hot fluids ; great pain at root of tongue when swallowing ; pains shooting through both ears.

6 . Mammary disorders ; inflammation, breasts full, hard, stony, painful ; may go on to suppuration with abscesses, fistulae or gaping, angry ulcers ; discharge of watery or foetid pus. Pains radiate from nipples all over body especially when child nurses ; nipples sensitive, sore and fissured. Lumps in the breast (high potencies).

7 . Difficult dentition and accompanying ailments ; irresistible desire to bite the teeth or gums together.

8 . Inflammation and swelling of bones and glands in general.

9 . Right-sided pains and complaints.

10 . Modalities ; < damp weather ; always < night most symptoms > lying down ; open air.

Notes : Occupies a position between Bryonia alba and Rhus Toxicodendron ; will often cure when either fail though apparently well indicated.