Coccus Cacti

What is Coccus cacti and how do we prepare it ?

The Cochineal insect infecting the cactus plant. The dried insects are cleaned with tepid water and covered with 5 parts, by weight, of alcohol. Placed in a well-stoppered bottle and stool 14 days in a dark, cool place, being shaken twice a day. Decant, strain and filter. Drug power, 1/10.

Give indications for Coccus cacti in whooping cough.

Paroxysms of cough, ending with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus, extending in great long stings even to the feet. Sensation as of a thread in the throat. Shortness of breath.

How does the expectoration differ from that of Kali bich. ?

The Kali bich . expectoration is yellow, not clear albuminous.