Homeopathy LibrarySulphuric Acid
Dewey - Essentials of Homoeopathic Materia Medica · Willis Alonzo Dewey · 1,110 chars
General
Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy ?
Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases .
How is it prepared ?
One part, by weight, of the pure acid (S. G. 1.843) dissolved in 9 parts, by weight, of distilled water. Drug power, 1/10.
What is the chief action of Sulphuric acid ?
Its acts especially upon mucous tissues, alimentary canal and the respiratory tract.
What are the stomach characteristics ?
Extreme sourness of all vomited matters ; the stomach feels cold and relaxed, and the patient desires stimulating drink, such as brandy ; the stomach is so weak that all food is vomited. Stomach troubles of inebriates with these symptoms are greatly benefited by the remedy.
How does the debility of the remedy show itself ?
As a tremor ; there is a sense of tremor accompanied by objective trembling ; it is a debility which occurs at the change of life or in drunkards.
What peculiar symptom has Sulphuric acid about the face ?
A sensation as if the white of an egg had dried on the face.
How is the appearance of the throat ?
There is a white membrane in the throat ; and it looks as if it were whitewashed.