Acalypha Indica

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General

Natural order.- Euphorbiaceae.

General Analysis.-

Has only been found to act upon the respiratory organs, inducing " Dry cough, followed by spitting of blood," which is its only characteristic, this having been repeatedly verified by its prompt cure of haemoptysis.

According to Hale , it is indicated when there is expectoration of pure blood in the morning, and dark lumps of clotted blood in the evening.

Compare

Acon., Arn., Ham., Ipec., Millef., Phos.

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