Staphisagria

Bellad.

CONIUM.

Arsenicum

Sulphur, acid.

Plumbum. Pulsatilla.

SULPHUR.

Dark hair — Skin and muscles rigid.

Pain pressing inward — Internal trembling

trembling sensation. Itching, aggrav. by scratching, or appears

in another place. Painless eruptions — Ilumid itch. Crusts around the joints. Painful pressing inward in the glands. Pulse small and accelerated, lleat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.* Sweat smelling like rotten eggs. Want of thirst predom., except during heat.

Mood irritable ; malicious — Absent-minded- Indifference.

ness. Ailments from mortification Ailments from mortification, misbehavior of

others, shame, grief, disappointed love,

or vexation with indignation or reserved

displeasure.

Styes on upper eyelid Styes on upper and lower lids. C.Hg.

Eyes protruding Eyes sunken.

Generally loss of appetite Hunger predominant.

Aversion to wine — Appetite for beer . . Desire for wine or brandy. Nausea in oesophagus or stomach, rarely in Nausea in throat, less frequently in oeso- throat. phagus or abdomen.

Diarrhoea Constipation predominant.

Urine often and copious Urine often, but scanty.

Cataraenia profuse or scanty Catamenia scanty.

Nasal secretion watery Nasal secretion thick.

Expectoration not constant ; during day . Expector. predom. ; is loosened at night,

and is generally swallowed. Compl. predom. on tip of elbow and on shin. Compl. predom. on patella & in calf of leg.

Remission during day.f Remission undecided. J

"Worse from light ; better in the dark . . Better (worse) from light or in the dark.

Worse from bodily exertion Worse from bodily exertion, and still more

from mental exertion.

Ailments from Sulph., Antiraon., Cuprum, Ailments from Mercurius or Thuya. Aurum, Lachesis, Cinchona, CoS"ea, Bel- ladonna, Opium, Valer., Dulcam., Mezer.

Fredomin. \rorse

Predomln. better

Oa inspiratiou, and in contracted posture.

Fredomin. better

Fredomin. worse

On expiration, and in extended posture.

* However, the symptoms of Staphifiagria are aggrav. as often as improv. by uncovering, reap, wrapping up.

t Mercury also has a peculiar tonthaclip, which torinent.s all day bat ceases at niirht. C.Hg.

j Staphisagria has its gastric symptoms, nausea, pressure in uomach, pain in abdomen, and diarrhoea only in the niorning ; its colic, morning and evening, not in the night. Other pains the samo ; only the headache, evening, night or morning, and the toothache, night and morning. The cough commences in the morning, increases during forenoon and noon, and continues during the evening. The itching somewhat in the m.>ruing, mostly in the evening ; the ulcers are most painful in the evening.

The chili only appears at all parts of the day, the heat iiiglit & morning, the sweat only at night. To one symptom in the forenoon theie are three in the afternoon, seven in the eveuiag, live at n.g.it, and ten in the morning. C.Hg.

Mercurius. Sulphur.

Increased irritability — Pinching pain in inter- "Want of bodily irritability — Pinching pain in

nal parts. external parts.

Itchinir relieved or aggrav. by scratching . . Itching relieved by scratching.

Painful eruption.s Painless eruptions.

Apople.xy more frequent than paralysis . . Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Heat or sweat with aversion to uncover . . Heat or sweat with inclination to uncover.

Sweat on front part of body — Palse irregular, Sweat on back of body — Pulse quick, full, and

trembling, imperceptible. hard.

Chill increased in warm room Chill abating in warm room.

Dreams of water, thieves, animals, shooting, &c. Dreams of fire, vexation, also imaginative,

merry or mentally exciting dreams.

Mood malicious Mood changing ; gentle : indifferent.

Ailments from mortification Ailments from shame, mnrtification, or vexa- tion with fright or fear ; less frequently after anger.

Imbecility oftener than insanity Insanity oftener than imbecility.

Pupils dilated — Eyes protruding Pupils contracted — Eyes generally sunken.

Secretion of saliva increased ...... Saliva gre^iera//;/ diminished.

Aversion to wine or brandy, but appetite for Predom. appetite for (wine or) brandy, but

beer and for milk. avers, to milk ; desire for or avers, to beer.

Vomiting bile Vomit is sour oftener than bitter.

Nausea in oesophagus or stomach .... Nausea in stomach.

Urine too often and copious Urine often, but scanty ; sometimes copious.

Expectoration during day Expectoration morning and during day; less

frequent at night.

Complaints predom. on tip of elbow and on Complaints predom. in hollow of elbow, on

shin. patella, and on calf of leg.

Rkmissiox afternoon and before midnight.

Worse in the Spring.

Better (worse) in cold weather or in warm air.

RF,>ftssTON of complaints during day . . . .

Worse in the Fall

Almost always worse in cold weather, better in warm air,

Predom. worse out-doors, better in-doors; but Predom, better out-dors, worse in-doors. par- worse from warmth of stove. ticularly worse in room filled with people,

but better from warmth of stove.

Worse when turning in bed Worse or better when turning in bed.

Better after getting out of bed. Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Worse or better when rising from a seat . . Worse when rising from a seat.

Worse when moving diseased part .... Worse or better when moving the part.

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Worse after sweat TT'o?-.se or better after sweat.

Worse when swallowing drink* Worse when swallowing food (dry).

Worse from cold or warm diet; in the latter Better from cold diet; worse from warm diet, case better from cold diet.

Worse from spirituous liquors Worse or better from spirituous liquors.

Better or worse after meals Worse after meals.

Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.

Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.

Worse when sneezing Worse or better when sneezing.

AVorse when taking a deep breath .... Better or worse when taking a deep breath.

Worse when looking into light Worse when looking at running water.

Predomin. irorse

Predomin. better

Out-doors, but also from warmth of stove, from Tincoverin?, lying on risht side, when sitting erect, from motion, when walking, from holding the breath, and from pressure.

Predomin. better

Predomin, irorse

In-doors, from wrapping up. lyine on left sidf. whpn sitting bent forward, during rest, when standing and lying, from smoking and when swallowing food.

* Both remedies have predom. aggiav. when swaliowiuj; saliva ; Mercurius often has improv. when swallowing food.

IVIercurius. Thuya.

Sensitiveness in iuternal parts .... Insensibility or sensation of numbness in in-

teniul i)arts.

Itching, relieved or worse from scratching. Itching, reli ved by scratching.

Scars redden In the scars stinging. C.IIg.

Hot swelling of glands Cold swelling of glands.

Erysipelas around the joints (Edema around the joints.

Involuntary motions, which can be mo- Involuntary motions, aggrav. by trying to

mentarily suppressed by volition. suppress them.

Pulse irregular, generally full and acceler- Pulse slow and weak in morning, acceler- ated ; slow during day, quick at night. ated and full in evening.

Congestion of blood to ears Congestion of blood to eyes.

Chill, with thirst — Heat, with aversion to Chill, without thirst — Heat, with inclination

uncover, to uncover.

Chill during day, heat at night .... Heat dur'g forenoon, chilliness in afternoon.

Thirst predominant, but nut constant . . Thirst wanting during chill ; is predom. dur- ing heat, not constant during sweat.

Clonic spasms during chill Clonic spasms during heat or sweat

Sweat increased when walking out-doors . Sweat lessened when walking out-doors.

Dreads being alone Desire to be alone — Haughtiness.

Ailments from mortification Ailments from vexation or anger — Very

rarely unconsciousness.

Imbecility Ecstasies or imbecility.

Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . . Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Complaints predominant on lower jaw and Compl. most frequent on upper jaw, and

on tip of elbow. predom. in hollow of elbow & on patella.

Pupils dilated Pujnls generally contracted.

Saliva increased* Saliva generally diminished.

Aversion to wine Desire for wine.

Diarrhoea Constipation.

Catam. too late ; at the same time scanty Catameuia predommantly too soon and too

or profuse. scanty.

Expectoration not constant ; during day . Expectoration almost constant; evening.

Aggravations from evening till morning . Aggravations, partic. afternoon k after

midnight, also in mornings & evenings. Eemission of complaints during day . . Remission /bre?zoon and before midnight. Worse during and after sviQdiX, .... Worse diVivmg swubX, better after it. Ailments from Arsenic or Copper vapors, Ailments from abuse of Mercurius or Iodine. Culcarea, Cinchona, or the sting of insects.

Predomin. TVorse — — - ■— -'^ ,^ ^ Predomin. better

"When moving, when walking, from tonch, from scratching & from pressure, from drinking cold water,

alter stool, and after sweat.

Predomin. better ' -.- Predomin. vrorse

During rest, when lying and sitting, generally also when standing, and frova smoking.

« Compare note to diajjuosis of Hercurias and Opium.

IVIezereum. Mercurius.

Upper right, lower left side — Inclination Upper left, lower right side — Aversion to

for open air. open air.

Crawling sensation or jerking pain in in- Crawling sensation or jerking pain in ex- ternal parts. ternal parts.

Emaciation of suffering parts Swelling of suffering parts.

Tearing stitching in the muscles .... Tearing stitching in the joints.

Eruptions generally humid Eruptions generally dry.

Itching, aggrav. by scratching, or changed Itching, aggrav. or lessened by scratching, to another place.

Vesicular erysipelas — Softnesss of skin . . Erysipelas, with smooth skin — Hardness of

In the scars, a stinging Scars redden. C.Hg.

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

Pulse often unchanged ; full and hard; ac- Pulse changed, accelerated; sometimes ir- celerated in the evening; sometimes fre- regular, trembling, or imperceptible; fre- quent in morning, slow in the evening. quent at night, slow during day.

Chill lessened out-doors Chill increased out-doors.

Thirst, partic. during cold stage .... Thirst predominant during all stages, bat

not coustauL

Joyousness or dejection — Boldness . . . Dejection of spirits — Seriousness — Mali- ciousness— Amorousness — Embarrassm't.

Ko fancies Apoplexy.

Complaints predominant on upper jaw, Complaints predominant on lower jaw,

upper teeth, roof of mouth, in lower lower teeth, on soft palate, in upper part

part of chest, on upper arm, and on the of chest, on fore-arm, and on inner side

outer side of thigh. of thigh.

Nasal complaints internal oftener than ex- Xasal complaints external oftener than in- ternal, ternal.

Swelling or breaking out of under lip pre- Swelling or breaking out of upper lip pre- dominant, dominant.

Appetite for coffee, wine, bacon .... Aversion to coffee, greasy (fat) dishes, and

wine ; but appetite for beer.

Urine often, but scanty Urine often and copious.

Catamenia too soon Catamenia too late.

Lack of voice, failing, interrupted . , , Lack of voice, not clear or trembling.

Expectoration infrequent ; morning . , , Expectoration not constant ; during day.

Coffea, Valei'iana, Mezereum, or Dulcara.

Predomin. \Torse - — - — ■— ^ — ~- — ~~. Predomin. better

In-doors, when closing mouth and when keeping it closed.

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

Ont-doovs, when opening mouth and keeping it open, and when stooping.

Upper left, lower right side— Pain pressing

inwards. Sensitiveness or inflammation of external

parts.

Dryness of the skin •

Complaints generally on inside of car, in

the bladde*!-, on back part of thigh, and

.Scabs uruund the joints

Pleasant dreams predominant

Pulse IVequeut «fc small, sometimes treiulding.

AVant of thirst predoni. there is more thirst.

only during hot stage

Lycopodium.

Upp. riirlit. low. left fide — Plethora or anaemia.

Liulit hair — Skin and muscles lax.

Pain pressing outwards — Pinching pain in ex- ternal parts.

Apoplexy — I'aralysis often of both sides.

Sweat around the jonits.

Unpleasant dreams jiredominant.

Pulse somewhat accelerated only in the even- ing and after eating.

Thirst is wanting only during chill, &, remains ufler the fever attack.

Mood sad, rarely distrnstful

Rarely unconsciousness — No delirium . . .

Ailments from the misbehavior of others, from shame, disappointed love, or from vexation with indignation.

Swelling of upper lip predominant . . . .

Nausea in throat — Hot fetid Hat us . . . .

.Discharge of succus prostaticus predominant, partic. with the stool.

Catamenia too scanty

Fluent coryza predominant

Expector. is loosened at night and swallowed

Complaints predom. in lower part of chest

Trembling beating of the heart ....

Complaints predom. on wrist

Mood changing; sad or cheerful; gentle or irritable; haughty; malicious — Greediness.

Unconsciousness — Delirium — Absent-minded- ness.

Ailments from fright, anger, or from vexation with fear or vehemence.

Swelling of lower lip predom.

Nausea in the stomach — Scentless flatus prcd.

Pollutions predominant.

Efmtsston undecided Rkmtsstox after midnifrht and in the forfvr.on.

AVorse in cold weather, better in warm air . P>etter (worse) in cold weather or in warm air.

AVorse (better) from uncovering or from wrap- Predom. better from uncovering, worse from

ping up. wrapping up.

AA''orse while and after perspiring .... AV^orse or better while and after perspiring.

AVorse (better) from light or in the dark . . Generally worse from light, better in the dark.

AVorse when getting out of bed ; worse or AVorse or better when getting out of bed;

better aftenvards. almost always improved af/envards.

Better when sitting down AA''orse or better when sitting down.

AVorse when rising from a seat, when sneezing, Worse or better when rising from a seat, when

and after stool. sneezing, and after stool.

Better or worse when stooping; worse when Predom. better when stooping; worse or

rising. better when rising.

Tl nrse or better when washing, etc., the part. AVorse from wash'g & moisten'g diseased part.

AVorse or better when swallowing .... AA'orse when swallowing.

Worse or better when eating Almost always aggravated when eating.

Worse when gaping, but better afterwards . AVorse when gaping.

Prec!omin. -v^orse -— — . — -^^ — ■— --^ Predomin. bofteP

From cold, in the open air <k when walking: fmt-dnors, from motion, partic. movin<r diseased i^nvt, wlien walkincr, wlien asceiidin;^, on expiration, when closin!^ the eyes, when fasting, from eruetatiou, and in extended posture.

Predomin. better *- ^^ — •~-~-~^ Predomin. ^TOr!«e

From warmth, in-doors, durins rest, after lying down, when lyiner, sittln? and standinir. when dcsc nd- ins, on inspiration, when takina: a deep hreath, when ojiening the eyes, after breakfast, in con- tracted posture, and when resting diseased limb on something.

Staphisagria. Nux vomica.

Upper left, loiver right predominant . . . Upper right, lower left.

Complaints (pulsating, sensation of cold, etc.) Complaints (pulsating, sensation of cold, etc.)

predominant in external parts — Internal predom. in internal parts — Trembling of

trembling sensation. external parts.

Pain pressing inwards Pain pressing outwards.

Paralysis generally one-sided Paralysis generally of both sides — Apoplexy.

Painless eruptions Painful eruptions.

Pulse frequent & small ; sometimes trembling. P. generally full & hard ; sometim. intermitt'g.

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover . Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover.

Chill increased after sleep, lessened by motion Chill lessened after sleep, increased by motion

and out-doors. and out-doors.

Want of thirst ; only during hot stage thirst Thirst mostly dur'g chill, but also between heat

is predominant. & sweat, and before &, after the whole attack.

Hypochondria, with apathy and exhaustion . Hypoch., withdisconsolateness &over-sensitiv.

Suppressed irritability Outbursts of anger — Malice.

Changing mood — Taciturnity Loquacity.

Ailni.fr. the misbehavior of others & fr. shame. Ailm. fr. fright, jealousy, anger. &contradict'n.

Rarelv unconsciousness Absent-mindedness— Delirium.

Dim-sightedness — Optical illusions in black, Predom. seeing objects too clearly — Optical

dark colors. illusions in bright colors.

Face peaked and hollow-eyed — Gums white . Features puny, earthy-colored, yellowish, or

red & puffed up — Cums <& inner mouth red.

Hunger predominant Generally loss of appetite.

Appetite for bread Aversion to bread, partic. rye-bread.

Nausea in throat; less frequently in stomach Nausea, partic. in the stomach ; less frequently

or abdomen. in a?sophagus.

Horses: Ischuria, with the flanks drawn in Horses : Spasmodic colic, with the flanks drawn

and dung in large balls. in and dung in small, dry balls or black,

covered with mucus.

Urine often, but scanty; dark oftener than light. U. seldom <fe scanty ; generally light-colored.

Urinal stream thin Urinal streams large.

Catamenia too late and scanty Catam. too soon and profuse.

Fluent coryza predom. — Secretion thick or Generally stoppage of nose, partic. out-doors;

viscid. but in-doors fluent coryza — Secretion watery.

Expector. quite constant; at night; is gen- Expectoration not constant ; in the morning,

erally swallowed. during day and evening.

Trembling beating of the heart Beating'of heart equal : rarely intermitting.

Complaints predom. on wrist Corapl. predom. on ankle.

Remission of complaints undecided* . ^yorse when gaping: better afterwards

TT'orse after perspiring

Worse when swallowing drink . . . Better (worse) from light or in the dark

Remtssiox evening till midnight.

TVor.se ichile and after gaping.

Worse ivhile perspiring, better afterwaids,

"Worse when swallowiug food and saliva.

AVorse from light ; better in the dark.

Predomin. worse

Predomin. better

When sitting erect, in wet weather, from washins: & moistening diseased part, from pressure, after sleepjf after perspiring, when swallowing drink, and when stretching out diseased limb.

Predomin. better ^ ** -^"^ -* "^ - Predomin. worse

"When sitting bent forward, in dry weather, when drawing up diseased limb, and after gaping.

* Compare note t to Mercurins — Staphisagria.

t After sleeping ino long Nux vomica has aggravation ; likewise on awaking when roused from sleep ; it has improve- ment only after sufficient, but not too long sleep.

Staphisagria. Pulsatilla.

Aversion to the open air — Complaints of ex- Desire for open air — Complaints of internal teriial parts predom. parts prcdom.

No apoplexy — Pain pressing inwards . . . Apoplexy — I'ain pressing outwards.

Itcliinpr, apfrravated or the locality changed by Itching, aggravated or unchanged by scratch- scratching, inp.

Painless eruptions — Awaking too soon . . . Painful eruptions — Awaking too late.

Pulse sometimes trembling Pulse soniotinies intermitting or ini])erce'ptible.

"Want of tlii si predominant, but constant only during chill.

Thirst is predominant only during hot stage . Th. partic. before & betw. the different stages.

Rarely distrust Mood changing; gentle — Boldness — Avarice.

Purely unconsciousness — Imbecility. , . . Absent-mindedness— .Melancholy — Deiiriuin.

Ailments fr. disap])ointed love, and fr. vexa- Ailments from joy, fright, or vexation wilii

tion with indignat'n or reserved displeasure. fear or dread.

Optical illusions in black or in dark colors . Optical illusions in bright colors.

Pupils dilated Pupils generally contracted.

Nasal complaints generally internal . . . . Nasal complaints generally external.

Swelling of upper lip predominant .... Swelling of lower lip predominant.

Appetite for milk IHslike for milk.

Urine often, but scanty Urine seldom and scanty.

Trembling beating of heart Palpitation of heart with equal, less frequently

with intermitting beats.

Expectoration quite constant; is loosened at Expectoration predominant, but not constant ;

night; is swallowed. in the morning and during the day.

Complaints predominant on fore-arm . . . Complaints predominant on upper arm.

The horse does not allow any one to approach The horse is sensitive to touch, especially on

Mm while he eats his feed. the ears ; does resist being bridled.

AoGRAVATiON at all times of the day or night. Aogravation from noon till midnight.

Worse (better) when growing cold or growing Better when growing cold, worse when grow-

warm. ing warm.

"Worse (better) from uncover'g or from wrap- Predominantly better from uncovering, worse

ping up. from wrapping up.

Better or worse in bed Predominantly worse in bed.

"Worse when turning in bed, after sleep, after Worse or better from change of posture, after

perspiring, and from eructation. sleep, after perspiring, and from eructation.

"Wurse when getting out of bed ; worse or Better or worse when and after getting out of

better affenvards. bed.

"Worse when rising from a seat; better after- "Worse or better when ris'g from a seat; better

wards. or worse afterwards.

"Worse when sitting down Better or worse when sitting down.

Better or worse when stooping I'redom. worse when stooping.

Better when assuming an erect position and Worse or better when assuming an erect posi-

when taking a deep breath. tion and when taking a deep breath.

"Worse when moving diseased part and from Better or worse when moving the part and

exertion. from exertion.

"Worse when bending diseased part . . , . Better or worcse from bending the part.

Worse from pressure and alter stool . . . Better or worse from pressure and afier stool.

Worseonanempty stomach, better after break- Worse (better) on an empty stomach or alter

fast. breakfast.

Better or worse when eating; worse after- Almost always aggravated when eating; ity.se

wards. or better aflenvards.

Worse when gaping; better afterwards . . Worse when gaping.

Worse when swallowing drink ..... Worse when swallowing saliva.

Predomin. worse --— — ^ ^"-^ — ■"~--- Predomin. bp<*er

From cold and in eold weather, in the open air and when walkinsr out-doors, fnmi nioiion, panic. wOn-n moving diseased part, when walking', while and after irettini^ out of bed, from hodily exertion, when stretciiins out diseased limb, when bendin'z the suirerinir part sideways, when sittinir erect, when lying on painful side, from pressure, from eatinjj sour things, after siool, and from washing and moisteniuir dineased part.

Predomin. Uettor — ''"^- — ~-- Predomin. ^vorsp

From warnith and in warm air. in-doors, duriiiLT rest, after lyinj: dowu, in bed, when standinsr, siitiii» and lyiiijr, panic, wlien eilliug bent forward, wheu lying on uupainiul side, and when drawing up diseased limb.

Staphisagria. Sulphur.

i?«yi; side— Increased bodily irritability . . JL^f'/f side— Want of bodily irritability.^ Pain pressing inwards — Pinching pain in in- Pain pressing outwards— Pinching pain in ex- ternal parts. ternal parts.

Paralysis generally one-sided Paralysis generally of both sides.

Itch'g, aggrav. or locality chang'd by scratch'g. Itch'g, almost always improved by scratching.

Scabs'aiHHind the joints— Itch predom. humid. Itching, erysipelas, or vesicles around the

joints — Itch predom. dry.

Awaking too early Awaking too late.

Pulse frequent, small; often trembling . . Pulse generally frequent, sometimes tuU and

hard ; intermitting or imperceptible.

Want of thirst, except hot stage .... Thirst predom., but not constant.

Chill increased in a warm room Chill abated in a warm room.

Solicitude concerning the future Solicitude concerning the present. C.TTg.

Amorousness .'} Mood changing ; gentle or irritable ; rarely

amorousness.

Ailments from the misbehavior of others. Ailments from hearing bad news, shame, or

shame, grief, disappointed love, indignation, vexation with fright, dread or fear; less frc-

vexation with reserved displeasure. quently from anger.

No delirium— Imbecility Absent-mindedn. — Insanity oft. th. imbecility.

Pupils dilated Pupils contracted.

Compl.predom.oninsideofgums— Gums white. C'ompl. on outside of gums — Gums red.

Saliva predominantly increased Saliva generally diminished.

Hunger predominant Generally loss of appetite.

Appetite for bread or milk Aversion to bread, partic. rye-bread, & to milk."

Desire for spirituous liquors Desire for or aversion to beer and spirituous

lii|Uors.

Nausea, partic. in throat Nausea in the stomach.

Urine often, but scanty Urine often, but scanty.

Nasal secretion thick or viscid Nasal secretion watery.

Expector. nearly constant; is loosened, partic. Exjtcctor. not constant; in the morning and

at night, and swallowed. during the day. less frequently at night.

Compl. predom. in lower part of chest . . Compl. predom. in upper part of chest.

Trembling beating of heart Palpitation of heart, with accelerated, some- times intermitting beats.

from Nitric, acid., Iodine, Sepia, Cinchona,

psr ic. in crowded rooms.* Worse 0/' better from warmth of bed k, when Almost always worse from warmth of bed S& swallowing and eating. when swallowing and eating.

Better or worse when biting Worse when clenching the teeth.

Worse when swallowing drink Worse when swallowing dry food and saliva.

Worse on an empty stomach, better after Better (worse) on an empty stomach or after breakfast. breakfast.

Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.

Worse when gaping, but better aftertoards^ . Worse when gaping.

Predomin. Morse

Predomin. belter

In the oi>en air, of bed, wb

from cold, but also from warmth of stove, on expiration, from motion, when srettiug leu bitting erect, from pressure, from rubbing & scratching, and from eructation.

out

Predomixi. better ■— ■ ^'"^-^ — — -^~. Predomin. ^vorse

In-doors, from warmth, on inspiration, durincr rest, after Ivinir down, in bed, when lying, standing and

sitting, partic. sittinL"^ bent forward.

* Still wo find " improvement from warmth of xtove" wiih Sulphur.

t Stnjjhis. has: Worse whea tiiruius; in bed, after perspirin /. when sneezin?. from torcli, when m.tviiitr disea-^ed part, ■when assuming an erect position, and after passing urine. — Sulphur: " Worse or" belter under tlie same co..ditious.

Staphisagria. Thuya.

Bighf si<le predominant — Dark hair . . . Left si'lo — Light hair.

]SIiis(>lt's rigid Muscles hix.

AiKVinia IMothora.

Itcliiiifr of the pkiji, airgrav. or locality Itching, lessened by scratching, changed by scratching.

Scabs around the joints Ocdcnia around the joints.

Paralysis generally one-sided Aixjplexy — Paralysis often of both sides.

Pain ])ressing inwards Pain pressing outwards.

Pulse frequent and small, often trembling . Pulse slow and weak in the morning, ac- celerated and full in the evening.

Congestion of blood to the ears .... Congestion of blood to the eyes.

"Want of thirst is constant during sweating Thirst is not constant during sweating and cold stages. stage *

Cliill lessened in the open air Cliill increased in the open air.

Complaints generally on inside of nose, on Complaints generally on outside of no.<;e, lower jaw, on inside of gums, in lower on upper jaw, on outside of gums, in up- part of chest, in the bladder, on the i)er i)art of cliest, in the kidneys, on the hands, and on the soles of the feet. feet, and on the instep.

Pleasant dreams predominant Anxious dreams predominant.

.Amorousness — Weakness of mental facul- ties.

Eyes predominantly sunken

Pupils dilated — Objects appear too large .

Saliva predominantly increased ....

Hunger predominant

Urine often, but scanty

Catamenia too late and scanty

Expectoration predominant ; is loosened panic, at night and generally swallowed.

llarely amorousness — Excitability and ecsta- sies, or weakness. Eyes protruding

night.

Many symptoms, exceptincr tho=e of the skin, are aggravated l)y warmth and growing warm, and improved by cold.

Consequences of being overheated.

Many symptoms, except those on the scalp, are aggravated by cold, improved by warmth.

Consequences of taking cold, also after get- ting warm out-doors.

Better in a warm room Belter in-doors, but worse when the room

is too warm.

Better when resting on diseased limb . , Wome when rest'g on diseased limb or lett'g

it hang down, Ix'ttfr when lifting it.

Worse when swallowing drink .... Worse when swallowing saliva.

Worse when rising AVorse when stooping.

V,^orse from touch and pressure .... Generally improved bv touch nnd pressure.

Ailments from Mercurius or Thuya . . . Ailm. from Mercur., Sulphur or Iodine.

Predomin. ^vorse — - — *- '^"-- — — — -— Predomin. be<ter

From colfl, from motion, on an einjity stomncli. aftor stool, after perspiring, frnni washlns or moistening diseased part, from rubbing and scratching, " from loucii and pressure."

Predomin. bettor --- — ^ ^ ^ ~~ — ^ Predomin ^TorNe

Stramonium. Plumbum.

Upper left, lower riglit side — Light hair . "Upper right, lower left side — Dark hair.

Sensitiveness predominant in internal parts. Sensitiveness of external parts.

Painless paralysis of limbs Painful paralysis predominant.

Apoplexy more frequent than pai'alysis . . Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Plethora — Perspires easily Anaemia — Dryness of skin.

Pulse generally quick, full, and hard ; some- Pulse generally slow, small, and contracted, times trembhng or imperceptible.

Sweat on suffering part Coldness on diseased part.

Thirst is wanting only during chill . . . Constant thirst.

Loquacity— Haughtiness — Mood irritable ; Taciturnity— Rarely merriness or amorous- malicious, ness.

Fancies — Ecstasies Rarely unconsciousness— No ecstasies.

Insanity more frequent than imbecility . . Imbecility more frequent than insanity.

Itching, unchanged by scratching .... Itching, lessened by scratching.

Vomiting mucus or bile Vomiting food or bile.

As if the navel were pulled out by a string. As if the navel were drawn in by a strin-g

to the backbone. Lippe.

Urine seldom and scanty ; sometimes co- Urine seldom and scanty, pious

('atamenia too late . Catamenia too soon.

Secretion of milk increased Secretion of milk diminished.

Dry coryza Coryza predom. fluent.

Cough without expectoration Cough generally with expectoration.

Complaints generally on fore-arm . . . Complaints predom. on upper arm.

Remission during day and evening . . . Remission of complaints during forenoon.

Better in the sunshine Better in cloudy weather.

Predomin. ^vorse -^^ ^^ — — - Predomin. beitcr

In the open air, •when alone, from drinking brandy, from touch and pressure, from rubbing and

scratchinji.

Predomin. better --- — ■*■ -^ — ^ Predomin. ivcrssG

In-doors, in company,* after lying down, and in bed N.B. Stramonium lacks the supersensitiveness of Plumbum to pain.

• Yet we also find "aggravation whea among strangers" with Strarauuium.