Graphites

Phosplior.

Phosplior. Phosph. acid.

NATR. CARBON. Calcarea.

Lycopodium.

Natr. muriat.

Hepar s. c.

Lycopodiunx

Jlagnesia.

Rhus.

Sepia.

Cyclamen.

Bromiam. Hepar s. c.

Thuya.

XXXII

LIST OF THE COMPARED REMEDIES.

SULPHUR.

Ziucum.

Complaints (ulcerative pain, bruised pain, etc.) predominant in internal parts.

Tensive pain in internal parts.

Paralysis of limbs.

Burning of scars, break open. C.IIg.

Pulse full and hard, but not perceptibly ac- celerated.

Want of thirst, particularly during heat.

Chill lessens after drinking. C.IIg,

Mood predominantly cheerful — Ailments from mortification.

Secretion of urine copious

Complaints after pollutions

Catamenia too soon and too profuse . .

Respiration with moist sound

Expectoration not constant; during day .

Complaints predominant on top of foot

Mood sad ; despondent ; peevish ; amorous ;

Absent-mindedness — Urine scanty. Complaints after coition. Catamenia too late and too scanty. Respiration with dry sound. Expectoration predominant ; during day and

evening. Complaints predominant on sole of foot.

Remission during day and before mid- Remission of complaints during day.

night. Almost always improved after getting out Worse or better after getting out of bed.

of bed. Predominantly worse from growing cold; Worse or better* from growing cold (warm.^

better from growing warm. Almost always aggravated after eating , , Worse or better after eating. ^

Predomin. Tvorse

Predomin. better

Out-doorSjt in the dark, when drawing up diseased limb, before breakfast, when swallowing, from

drinking wine, and from pressure.

Predomin. better -— — ■*■ -^^^- — ■~-~.. Predomin. tvorse

In-doors, irom light, when stretching ont diseased limb, after breakfast, and when stooping.

N.B. We very rarely find the over-sensitiveness to pain with Carb. anim. which belongs to Graphit, whose constitutional character, on the whole, is undecided.

* Graphit-complaints are sometimes Improved, sometimes aejravated by warmth of bed also.

t Both remedies have predominant aggravation wheu " walking out-doora; therefore the influence of o^en air is not decisive here, but the effect of motion.

Carb. anim.

Silicea.

Sensitiveness of internal joarts; crawling

sensation in external parts. Eruptions generally humid — Humid itch .

Scars burn, break open

Distention of veins of feet

Pulse full and hard, but not perceptibly , accelerated, except mornings. Want of thirst, partic. during heat . . . Sweat often confined to front part of body.

Chill lessened in the open air

Karely paralysis —No apoplexy ....

Sensitiveness of external parts; crawling

sensation in internal parts. Eruptions generally dry — Dry itch. Scars sore to the touch, break open. C.Hg. Distention of veins of hands. Pulse small, hard, and quick, often irregular;

quick at night, slow during day. Thirst predom., partic. during heat. Sweat often confined to back part of body. Chill increased in the open air. Paralysis — Apoplexy.

Mood changing

Optical illusions in bright colors Complaints of inner ear predom. Predom. acute smell ....

Hunger predom

Sour vomit

Eelly-ache after stool .... Urine scanty — Sediment whitish Catamenia too late and scantv .

Hard scars, remaining after mammary ab

scesses, are absorbed. Guernsey

Expectoration during day and evening .

Complaints predom. on shoulder joint .

Gentleness — Fancies.

Optical illusions in black or in dark colors.

Complaints of external ear most frequent.

Loss of smell. '

Generally loss of appetite.

Bitter vomit.

Remission of belly-ache after stool.

Urine too often — Sedim. reddish or yellow.

Catamenia generally too late and scanty,

but often also too soon and profuse. Hard-edged fistulous ulcers, remaining after

mammary abscesses. W. Gross.

Expectoration during day. Complaints predom. on hip joint.

Remission of complaints during day . . Remission before midnight.

Worse (resp. better) from growing cold or Predom. worse from growing cold ; better

warm. from growing warm.

Worse from washing and moistening dis- Worse or better from washing.

eased part.

Worse in bed Better or worse in bed.

Worse or better from warmth of bed . . Better from warmth of bed.

Worse when hungry Worse after a satisfying meal.

Better or worse after meals Almost always aggrav. after meals.

Improv. oftener than aggrav. after drinking. Aggrav. oftener than improv. after drinking.

Worse or better from weeping Worse from weeping.

Worse from bodily exertion Worse or better from exertion.

Ailments from Arsenic Ailments from Sulph., Mercur., or from

sting of insects.

Predomin. ^rorse — - — •». -^ ^ — --- Predomin. better

In-doors, in bed and from -warmth of bed; al30 during continued motion.

Predomin. better

Predomin. TVorsc

Oiit-doors,* when lying, -when riding, after perspiring, from pressure, when swallowing, after drinlcing, partic. spirituous liquors, and during rest.

* ''When walking out-doors" both remedies have predom. aggrav.; therefore the influence of motion, and not that of the open air, must decide for Graphit.

Helleb. nig. Arsenic.

Muscles lax — Gnawiiifr pain in external parts. Mnscles rijyid — Gnawiiij; pain in intern, parts,

Itcliinj?, uiicliungecl by scratching .... Itciunjir, agirrav. liy scialching.

Hinnid eruptions .... Eriiplioiis frenerally <lry.

Loosing hair from the eye-brows and pudenda. Loosing hair I'roiu the head, partic. tlif^ an- terior part. . C.llg.

Very rarely paralysis of limbs Paralysis.

Pulse slow, small, and weak Pulse very much accelerated, small, and weak ;

sometimes intermitting.

Pulse often slower than beating of heart . . Pulse suppressed, with strong beating of heart.

Want of thirst predom Least thirst during chill, most during sweat ;

patient drinks often, but little at a time during heat.

First heat, then chill First chill, then heat.

Chill increased after getting out of bed . . Chill lessened after getting out of bed.

Insensibility of disposition Sensitive disposition.

Distrust ■ Mood anxious, peevish, irritable, malicious —

Avariciousness.

Absent-mindedness — Fancies Delirium — Insanity.*

Complaints of external ear predom. . . , Complaints of inner ear predom.

Thirst with disgust for drink Desire for drink without thirst.

Generally hunger Generally loss of appetite.

Nausea, partic. in the stomach Nausea, partic. in the throat.

Urine often, but scanty Urine scanty (with diarihcca) or copious.

Retention of urine Incontinence oftener than retention of urine, f

Respiration slow Respiration quick.

Cough, without expectoration Cough generally icitli expectoration,^

Complaints predom. on thigh Complaints predom. on leg.

Vesicles around the joints Erysipelas around the joints.

Remission of complaints during day .... Remissiok during clay and before midnight.

Generally better during sleep Worse during sleep.

Better after sleep Better alter sufficient sleep; but worse on

awaking when roused.

Worse in bed In bed (warmth) better or (rest) worse.

Worse or better when getting out of bed . . Almost alw. improv. when getting out of bed.

Better after perspiring Worne or better after perspiring.

Worse (resp. better) on an empty stomach, or Predom. better on an empty stomach; worse after breakfast. after breakfast.

Worse after stool Wor.se or better after stool.

Worse or better from pressure Predom. improv. by pressure.

Worse from light, better in the dark . . . Worse (resp. better) from light or in the dark.

Predomln. tvorse . " — --- Predomin. better

In a warm room, in company, from warm diet, from warmth of bed, from motion, when walking, when sitting down, wlieu bending diseased limb, and when biting.

Predomiu. better ■^ -'*^-.^_— — — *"""~^ ^ Predomin. worse

Out - doors, t when alone, from cold diet, during rest, when sitting and lying, during sleep, and

after sweat.

N.B Helleb. verj- rarely has the over-sensitiveness to pain which Ars. often has.

* " Jm^ciliti/" is found with b'itU rpinfdies.

t "W/ien walking out-doors," Helleb. has — chiefly in consequence of motion — predominately aggravation.

Helleb. nigr.

Haemorrhages, blood dark — Apoplexy .

Sensitiveness of external parts . . .

Fainting spells in crowded rooms . .

The diseased parts are swollen . . .

Eruptions generally dry

Pulse frequent and full at night, during day accelerated only liy vexation or motion sometimes trembling or intermitting generally irregular.

First heat, then eliill

Thirst only during chill S< before & after it

Chill, increased iu the open air ...

Ila^morrh., ])lood light -red— Xo apoplexy. Sensitiveness of internal parts. Fainting sjjells in the open air. The diseased jjarts are emaciated. Eruptions generally humid. Pulse full and hard, but only in the morn- ing somewhat accelerated.

First chill, then heat.

Want of thirst, partic during hot stage.

Chill, lessened in the open air.

Mood serious — Ailments from vexation Mood changing — Amorousness — Ailments

with fear. from grief.

Solicitude concerning bodily welfare . . Solicitude concern 'g spiritual welfare. C.Hg.

Fancies — Imbecility — Insanity .... No unconsciousness.

Optical illusions iu dark colors .... Optical illusions in bright colors.

Eruption on under lip ...... . Eruption on upper lip.

Coldness in the teeth Burning in the teeth. C.IIg.

Generally loss of appetite Generally hunger.

Vomit predominantly bitter Sour vomit.

f rinal sediment 7'eddish or whitish . . . Urinal sediment predom. whitish,

Catamenia of too long duration and gen- Catamenia of too short duration & scanty.

erally profuse.

Expector. predom., but not constant; is Expector. almost constant ; during day and

loosened night and morning & generally in the evening.

swallowed.

Compl. predom. in hollow of elbow . . . Complaints predom. in patella.

Remission afternoon

Ailments from Sulph., Mercurius, or abuse

of Cinchona, also from sting of insects.

"Worse during new moon

Worse (better) in cold or warm air , . . Almost always worse when growing cold,

better when growing warm. Better or worse from warmth of bed . . Better after sufficient sleep, but worse when

roused from sleep. Better or worse when getting out of bed . Better or worse when rising from a seat . Better or worse wh(ni taking a deep Ijreath. Worse when swallowing and after drinking.

Worse after a satisfying meal

Rkmission during day. Ailments from abuse of Arsenic.

Worse during full moon.

Worse in cold weather; better in warm air

W^orse (better) when growing cold or warm.

Worse or better from warmth of bed. Worse after sleep.

Worse when getting out of bed. W^orse when rising from a seat. Worse when taking a deep breath. Better or worse when swallowing and after

drinking. Worse when hungry.

Predomin. 'vrorse .-- ^ --'^ — -^ Predomin. better

Daring rest, wben standino;, when lyin? on unpainfnl Bide, when riding, from pressure, after perspir'cr, on an empty stnmach, when ewallowing, from warm diet, from spirituous liquors, after drinking', and from eructation.

Predomin. better — ■ -^^ — ""- — Predomin. ^'orse

From motion, wben walking, when lyine on painful side, when turning in bed, after sleep, when gctt'jj out of bed, aliur breakfast, from cold diet.

Sepia. Silicea.

Dark hair — Muscles rigid Light hair — Muscles lax.

Itching, aggrav. by scratching Itch'g, unchanged or aggrav. by scratch'g.

Vesicular erysipelas Erysipelas with smooth skin.

Confluent small-pox. G.Bute Convulsions, abscesses or other suppurat's;

eruptions, &c., after vaccination. C.Hg.

Painless swelling of glands Painful swelling of glands.

Sleeplessness preval. before midnight . . Sleeplessness preval. after midnight.

Pulse accelerated, part, by vexation or mo- Pulse generally quick, hard, but small.

tion ; sometimes trembling or intermitting.

Pulse altered by beer Pulse altered by wine. C.Hg.

Sweat often general, with exception of head. Sweat often confined to head.

Sweat on sufl'ering part — Hands and fingers Coldness on suffering part — Heat in the

become like dead. fingers.

Want of thirst; only during cold stage Tiiirst, part, during hot & sweating stages.

there generally is thirst.

Compl. predom. in inner ear and in hollow Compl. generally on external ear and in

of elbow. hollow of knee.

Seriousness — Irritable mood

Insanity — Imbecility

Solicitude concerning bodily welfare . . .

Painful sensitiveness of the roots of the hair, in the evening, partic. on the sic/e not lain on, when touched, during cold north- winds ; burn'g seusat'n after scratch- ing.

Ern])tion on under lip

Discharge of urine too seldom — Sore pain in belly after stool.

Urinal sediment red or white

Sexual desire changing, with impotence

Catam. generally profuse

Expector. predom., but not constant; is loosened night and morning and gener- ally swallowed.

Gentleness — Amorousness.

Very rarely mental dullness.

Solicitude concern'g spiritual welfare. C.Hg.

Sensitiveness of the scalp to the touch and to pressure, partic. in the evening, when growing warm in bed, and of tlie side lain on; burning sensation after scratch- ing.

Eruption on upper lip.

Discharge of urine too often — Remission of bellyache after stool.

Urinal sediment red or yellow.

Sexual desire generally increased.

Catam. generally too scanty.

Expector. almost constant; during day.

Eemission during afternoon . . . . Worse about the time of the new moon

Improved oftener than aggravated

lying on painful side. Almost always improved by motion .

when

Improv. oftener than aggravated by bodily

exertion. Improved as often as aggrav. by walking

in the open air; but always worse in

crowded rooms.

Remtssion before midnight.

Wo)-se during new moon, and still oftener

during full moon. Worse when lying on painful side, better

when lying on unpainful side. Improved by continued moderate motion,

but aggrav. by change of position. Aggrav. oftener than improved by bodily

exertion. Worse in the open air; better in-doors.

Predomin. worse -— . -■'^ -^ — ^^ Predomin. better

In company, aftei' warm diet, on an empty stomach and in the side not lain on, therefore when lyin^

on unpainful side.

Predomin. better ^ -^^^ — ~— -^ Predomin. worse

From bodily exertion,* when alone, after cold diet, from smokins;, after breakfast, and in the side Iain on, therefore when lying on painlul side.

* uoili remedies have aggrav. after mijatal exertion. C.Hg.

Sepia.

Upper loft, lower right side — Pinching pain in extoriial parts.

Ha^morrhasres. blood dark

Itohinir, erysipelas, or vesicles around the joints.

Erni)tions ccnorally dry

Painless eruptions and ulcers

Dreams of fire, vexation, misfortunes, business of the day, or Tiierry dreams.

Pulse frequent, full, and hard; sometimes in- termitting or imperceptible; quick nitjht and morning ; slow duriiiq the dai/ & eveu'g

Internal chill and external lieat predom. .

Chill worse after drinking

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover

Sweat often only on hack part of body . .

Thirst predom., mostly during heat . . .

Upper right, lower left side — riuchinj

in internal part.s. Hiumorrhages, blood light-red. Rhagades around the joints.

pain

Eruptions generally humid.

Painful eruptions and ulci-rs.

Dreams of water, misfortunes, embarrass- ment, (fee.

Pulse full and hard ; only in the morning some- what accelerated.

External chill with internal heat. (Miill better after drinking. C.IIg.

Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover. Sweat often only on front part of body. Want of thirst, partic, during heat.

Mood gentle or irritable — Rarely amorousness. Ailments from hearing bad news, from shame,

mortification, or from vexation with fright

or fear.

Fancies — Insanity

(Complaints predom. on external angle of eye.

Optical illusions in dark colors

Complaints predom. on outside of gums , Secretion of saliva generally diminished and

loss of appetite. Appetite for beer or aversion to it . . . .

Urine often, but scanty

Expectoration not constant; in the morning

and during the day; less frequent at night.

Mood depressed oftener than irritable. Consequences of grief.

Nei'fher unconsciousn., delirium, nor insanity. Coniplair.ts predom. on inner angle of eye. Optical illusions in bright colors. Complaints predom. on inside of gnms. Saliva and hunger predom. increased.

Desire for beer. Urine scanty.

Expectoration nearly constant ; during the day and evening.

Ekmission afternoon and before midnight . . Ailments from metals, Nitric, acid.. Iodine . Worse (better) in warm air or in cold weather. Worse in crowded rooms ; but better from

warmth of stove.

"Worse or better after perspiring

Almost always aggrav. by warmth of bed . . Worse or better when turning in bed, from

touch, from weeping, and when sneezing. Worse or better when stooping, when taking

a deep breath, and after stool, Worse (better) on an empty stomach or after

breakfast.

Worse after a satisfying meal

Better or worse when eating; worse after-

xoards. Predom. worse from spirituous liquors . . . Worse when looking down, partic. at running

water.

REmssioN of complaints during day. Aihnents from abuse of Arsenic. Better in warm air, worse in cold weather. Worse in a warm room.

Better after perspiring.

Worse or better from warmth of bed.

Worse when turning in bed, from touch, from

weeping and sneezing. Worse when stooping, when taking a deep

breath, and after stool. Better on an empty stomach; worse after

breakfast. Worse when hungry. Almost always aggrav. when eating; worse or

better afterwards. Better from wine. Worse when looking up.

Predomln. Tvorse

Predomln. better

From warmth, from wrapping up, after perspirins:, during rest, after lyinij down, when lyim: and standing, when riding, when swallowing, from drinking wine, and after drinking genera ly.

Predomln. better

Predomln. worse

From cold, from uncovering, when getting out of lipd. from motion, and wliuu rusting diseased limb on

something.

N.B. Sulphur very rarely has the over-sensitiveness of Graphites to pain.