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General

Thuya.

ALUMINA.

Yeratrum.

ASA FCEITIDA.

BARYTA.

LIST OF THE COMPARED REMEDIES.

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CALCAREA.

CARBO ANIM.

Alumina. Arseuioum.

Carbo veget.

Asa fd'tida.

Aurum, Baiyta.

Belladonna. Carbo auim.

Carbo vogot.

Nitr. acid.

Sepia. Sulphur.

Yeratrum.

CYCLAMEN.

Pulsatilla. Spigelia.

DIGITALIS.

DROSERA.

Ipecacuanha. Isux vomica. Pulsatilla. Sulphur.

DULCAMARA.

EUPHRASIA.

l^ux vomica. Phosphor. Pulsatilla. Sulphur.

FERRUM.

lodium. Lvcopodmm. Pulsatilla. Sulphur.

FLUOR. ACID.

Kitr. acid. Pulsatilla. Silicea. Sulphur.

LIST OP THE COMPARED REMEDIES.

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GELSEMTNTJM. ]

lODIUM.

Aconitum. Belladonna.

Ilcpar s. c. Mercurius. Sulphur.

GLONOINUM.

IPECACUANHA.

Argent, nitric.

MAGNESIA CARB.

Thuya.

MEZEREUM.

!Mercuriug. Kitr. acid. Phosphor.

Thuya.

NITRUM.

NUX MOSCEATA.

Xux Torica.

Kux mosch.

Sulph. acid.

Thuya.

]Mercurius.

Mezereum. Muriat. acid.

SABADILLA.

Natr. carb.

Nux vomica

Nitr. acid.

Veratnim.

Sulph. acid.

Thuya.

SFIGELIA.

Aconitum. Autim. tart. Arnica. Arsenicum.

Left side— Sensitiven. of intern, parts pred. Rending pain downwards — Itching lessened

by scratching. Itching, erysip., or vesicles around the joints. Hot, but gener'y painless swelling of glands. Heat or sweat on lower part of body. Heat or sweat with inclination to uncover. Most thirst during the hot stage. Pulse accelerated, but full and hard. Chill increased after getting out of bed Sweat increased by motion. Sleeplessness before midnight ; awaking too

late.

MaUce — Hopelessness — Greediness . . .

Ailments from grief, fright, or from vexa- tion with reserved displeasure.

Compl'ts of lower eyelids k upper arm pred.

Appetite for milk & bread, part, rve bread.

A ppetite for beer and spirituous liquors .

NTausea in throat

Urine scanty ( with diarrhoea) or copious, partic. with chill.

Expectoration predom. but not constant; during day.

Gentleness — Sadness — Changing mood — Absent-mindedness — Fancies.

Ailments from shame, hearing bad news, mortification, or vexation with fright.

Compl'ts of upper eyelids & fore arm pred.

Aversion to milk or bread, partic. rye bread.

Inclination or avers, to beer & spirit. liquors.

Nausea in stomach, rarely in throat.

Urine often, but scanty ; sometimes copious, that is, after large doses.

Expectoration not constant; in the morn- ing and during day, rarely at night.

RK>nssiON during daj/ and before midnight. Worse when alone, better in company .

PiEMTSSiON after and before midnight. Most frequently better when alone, worse in company.

Worse or better from light, (or in the dark.) J\1niost alw's worse fr. light, bett. in the dark. Worse when looking up Worse when looking down, partic. at run- nine: water.

Worse when lying on back, better when

lying on the side. Worse or better on awaking, that is, better

after sufficient sleep. Worse in cold weather, better in warm air. Worse when growing cold, better when

growing warm.

Better when standing Worse from standing a long time ; but bet- ter when standincr still after exercise.

Most frequently better when lying on the

back, worse when lying on the side. Worse on awaking, and after sleep.

In cold (resp. warm) air, better or worse. When growing cold (resp. warm) better or worse.

Almost always improved when moving the

diseased part. Worse when stretching out the diseased

limb. Predom. better on an empty stomach

Worse in the Autumn Worse in Sprinj

Most frequently aggrav. by moving the dis- eased part.

Generally aggravated by stretching out the limb, sometimes improved.

Worse or better on an empty stomach.

Predomin. better

and scratching, lying on back, and

Predomin. worse

In dry weather, in cool open air, from cold, nncovering, rubbin

being alone.

Predomin. better -—^ — "^ — - Predomin. TVorse

In wet weather, in warm rooms*, from warmth, wrapping up, warmth of bed, after sleep, lyins on side, standin;;, riding, when washing, moistening or bending the diseased part, biting, drinking coffee, eating till satisfied, and in company. N. B. We rarely find with Sulph. the oversensitiveness to pain of the Arsenic-patient.

* Yet Sulphur, like Arsen., sometimes has improvement from warmth of stove.

Want of bodily irritability.

Aversion to open air — Pain pressing ont-

ward. Rending pain downwards — Itching lessened

by scratching. Painless eruptions. Painless but hot swelling of glands. Pulse accelerated, full and hard. Chill increased after getting out of bed. Heat with inclination to nncover. Thirst predom., mostly dnrincr heat. Sleeplessness before midn't ; awak'g too late.

Mood cheerful or sad — Pistrust . . . Ailments from disappointed love, grief, con

tradiction, anger, or from vexation with

reserved displeasure. Does nothing but ask questions ....

Active memory predom

Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis. .

Eyes protruding — Complaints predom. on inner angle of the eye.

Optical illusions predom. in bright colors .

Complaints predom. on upper gum . . .

Hunger predom. — Appetite for milk . .

Urine infrequent and scanty

Nasal secretion thick

Expectoration infrequent; morning & even- ing.

Complaints predom. on outer and front side of thigh and on top of foot.

External parts become black

Mood sad and despondent; indifferent. Ailments from hearintr bad news, from shame or vexation with fright.

Repeats words spoken to h'ra, on account of difficult comphehension.

Weakness of memory.

Paralysis more frequent thnn apoplexy.

Eyes generally sunken — Complaints pre- dom. on external anjrle of eye.

Optical illusions in dark colors.

Complaints predom. on lower gnm.

Generally loss of appetite — Avers'n to milk.

Urine often and scanty; but sometimes

Nasal secretion watery. [copious.

Expectoration not constant ; morning and during day, less frequent at n^'srht.

Complaints frequent on innor and back part of thigh, and on sole of foot.

Red parts grow white.

RE>ns. during day & evening till midnight.

Worse when hungry

Worse when growing cold, and in cold

weather; better when growing warm, and

in warm air. Most frequently improved by warmth of bed. Better when assuming an erect position .

Better after getting out of bed .... Better or worse when rising from a seat . Better when moving the diseased part . .

Ailments from abuse of Mercury ....

Remission afternoon and Ijefore midnight. Worse after a satisfying meal. Better or worse when growing cold, (resp. warm,) and in cold (resp. warm) weather.

Most frequently aggrav. by warmth of bed.

Aggrav. oftener than improved when assum- ing an erect position.

Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Worse when rising from a seat.

Oftener aggrav. than improved when moving the diseased part.

Ailments from metallic remedies in general, from Nitric acid, Iodine, Sepia, Rhus, and Cinchona.

Predomln. tvorse ^- — ■ — -~^~-_— - — — .^ Predomin. better

From cold, and from being uncovered.

Predomin. better --— — ^ -^'^ _. — ~, Predomin. tvorse

From warmth, wrapping up, and when walking out doors ■■.

N.B. The oversensitiveness to pain, peculiar to Aurum, is very rarely found with Sulphur.

* Both remedies have prpdom. improvement frim being out donr?, while Snlphnr-complaints are aggravated In crowded room, the warmth of a utove also improves complaints of both remedies.

Baryt.

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

Paralysis oftener one-sided — Rending pain up- Paralysis oftcner both sides — Rending pain

wards. downwards.

External parts become black Red parts become white.

Humid eruptions Eruptions fjenerally dry.

Painful swelling of glands Painless swelling of glands.

Sweat sometimes only on front part of body . Sweat sometimes only on back part of body.

Sweat right side — Cold shudders, or heat de- Sweat left side — Cold shudders, or heat asceud-

soendiug. iiig.

Sweat often general, with exception of head . Heat sometimes general, with except, of head.

Sweat increased after sleep Sweat lessened after sleep.*

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

Generally insensibility of disposition . . Silly merriuess — Distrust — Malice . . . Cannot express a thought without first saying somethinoj foolish.

Sensitiveness of disposition. Seriousness.

Says something different from what was in- tended, or repeats all the words spoken to him on account of difficult comprehension. Ecstasies — Memory active or weak .... Ailm. from hearing bad news — Weak memory. Periodical vertigo every morning; ceases after Vertigo, with nose-bleeding, CHg.

copious nose-bleeding.

Hot spots on the head A cold spot on the head.

Eyes protruding — Complaints on inner anijle Eyes generally sunken — Complaints predomi- of eye — Pupils generally dilated — Far- nant on external angle of eye — Pupils gen- sightedness. erally contracted — Short-sightedness.

Nausea in throat or abdom., rarely in stomach. Nausea, partic. in stomach, rarely in throat.

Scentless flatus Fetid flatus.

Voice hoarse or raised Voice hoarse or deeper than usual.

Respiration predominantly low Respiration predominantly loud.

Expectoration infrequent; morning, during Expectoration not constant; morning and dur- day, evening. ing day, less frequently at night.

Milk generally increased Milk decreased.

Complaints predominant on upper arm, on Complaints predominant on fore-arm, on inner outer side of thigh, and on shin. side of thigh, and on calf of leg.

Remission after midnight and in forenoon . ,

Worse from heat of sun

Worse in the open air, better in-doors . . .

Worse when growing cold and in cold weather, better when growing warm and in warm air.

Almost always improv. after gett'g out of bed.

Worse when resting the diseased limb on any- thing.

Better or worse when bend'g the diseased part.

Predom. imp. when stretch'g the diseased limb.

Worse when moving the diseased part . . .

Almost always aggravated by the touch . .

Worse when looking sideways

Worse when swallowing drink

Ailments from Iodine or from animal poisons, from Ferrum, Plumbum, Cuprum, Platiua, Aconitum, or Hyosoyam.

Remission before midnight and in afternoon.

Worse in snowy air. ^

Better (resp. worse) in the open air or in-doors.*

Better or worse when growing cold and in cold weather (growing warm and in warm air.)

Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Ol'tener improved than aggravated when rest- ing the limb on anything.

Worse when bending the suffering part.

Mostly aggrav. when stretching out the limb.

Worse or better when moving diseased part.

Worse or better from the touch.

Worse when looking downwards.

Worse when swall. dry food and on swall. saliva.

Ailments from abuse of metallic substances, from lod.. Cinchona, Rhus, Nitr. acid., or Se^jia.

Predomin. TTorse — • — ' ""-— ^-'^'^ ■— ^ Predomin. better

In dry weather, from cold, bein^ uncovered, when gettins: out of bed, when drawing up the diseased limb, when sitting erect, and from warm diet.

Predomin. better -^- — ***•*- -^^^^ — -•— " -^^ Predomin. '«vorse

In wet weather, from warmth and warmth of bedt, from wrapping up, after lying down, when lyinsr, from chance of positiont, when bending the diseased part backwards, while standing, from cold diet^, when stretching out the suffering part, and when sitting bent forward.

* Sulphur complaintrs are improved by warmth of stove, and a.2;i,'ravated in a crowded room.

t " In bed" generally Sulphur complaints are as often improv<-d as aggravated.

j Sulphur-symptoms are almost as often improved as aggravated " wli^n t'lrning in hed.''

i BeUadouua also has aggiavaliou from driuking culd wattr ou accouuc uf having dilljculty in swailowing drink.

Borax. Nux vcm.

Light hair — Skin and muscles lax . . . Dark hair — Skin and muscles risid.

Want of bodily irritability — Inclination for Increased bodily irritability — Aversion to

open air. open air.

Pulse often unchanged Pulse generally quick, full, and hard.

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

Sweat increased during sleep — Heat after Sweat lessened during sleep — Heat lessened

sleep. after sleep.

Thirst not constant; is generally wanting Most thirst during the chill; thirst also be-

during the chill. fore and after the fever, and between heat

and sweat.

Skin getting callous Skin getting sore, C.Hg.

Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed . Apoplexy — Paralysis.

Affections of the spleen predominant . . Affections of the Hver predominant.

Painless diarrhoea Constipation predominant ; when diarrhoea

occurs, it is painful and scanty.

Sexual desire too weak Sexual desire too strong.

During pregnancy swelling, itching, and During pregnancy an internal swelling of burning of the vagina, with a discharge the vagina, in most cases one-sided, like like gonorrhoea. Bute. a prolapsus, with burning shooting pains,

worse from the touch. C.Hg.

False labor-pains or spasmodic labor, with Spasmodic labor-pains, with urging to uri- frequent eructations. nate, or to stool. Lippe.

Galactorrhoea; milk coagulating .... Galactorrhoea ; milk spoiled. C.Hg.

Disagreeable sensation of emptiness in mam- Violent, painful drawing in the nipples; ma3 after suckling the child. Guernsey. worse when suckling. C.Hg.

Xipples aphthous Nipples whitish in the centre, without sup- puration. C.Hg.

Fluent coryza Generally dry coryza, particularly in the

open air ; fluent coiTza in-doors. Complaints predominant on upper arm . . Complaints predominant on fore-arm.

Remission night and forenoon .... Remission evening till midnight.

"Worse from light, particularly caudle-light. "Worse from light, particularly daylight.

"Worse after sleep "Worse on awaking, when roused from sleep;

but better after sufficient and not too long sleep.

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

"Worse when eating Better or worse when eating.

Worse when swallowing "Worse while or when not swallowing.

Better from eructation "Worse or better from eructation.

"Worse when sneezing Worse or better when sneezing.

Better or worse after stool Worse after stool.

Worse when stooping Better or worse when stooping.

Generally aggrav. by washing and moisten- Generally improved by washing and moisten- ing the diseased part. ing the diseased part.

Predomin. ^vorse ' ■■«•»».-. ''^■^-__— «■■*'*""■■ — -^ Predomin. better

In wet weather, in-doors, from wrapping np, after lyins; down, while lying, in bed, after sleep, from warm diet, on inspiration, when lifting up the diseased limb, and from washing and moistening the diseased part.

Predomin. better -— ""^ -^^^ -—•'**"" ^ Predomin. ^vorse

In dry weather, out-doors, from being nncovered, when assuming an erect position, from cold diet, on expiration, and when letting the diseased limb hang down.

N.B. Borax has not the over-sensitiveness of Nux vom. to pain, which is entirely in accordance with the constitutional character of both remedies.

Brom. Ammon. carb.

li. 3» ► R. R. M ► Li. C.Hg.

Pulse very much accelerated Pulse quick, hard, and tense.

Complaints of external nose predominant . Complaints of inner nose.

Coryza, with stoppat^e of right nostril . . Coryza, with stop, of loft uostr. or both. CHg.

Sexual desire too strong Sexual desire too weak.

Catauienia too soon and generally profuse — Catamenia predomin. too late and scanty —

Menstrual blood briffht-red. Menstrual blood dark.

Aggrav. of complaints eveu'g till midnight. Aggrav. of symptoms morn'g and eveu'g.

Worse from cold diet Worse from warm diet.

Predominantly better after eating . . . Predominantly worse after eating.

Worse from external pressure Predominantly better from pressure.

Better from exertion Worse from bodily exertion.

N.B. Brom. seems to lack the over-sensitiveness to pain of Ammon.

Brom. Hepar s. c.

Affections of the glands, without suppura- Affections of the glands, with suppuration, tion.

Pulse very much accelerated Pulse quick, full, and hard ; sometimes in- termitting.

Thirst seems to be wanting Thirst predominant, but not constant ; most

rare during chill.

No delirium Delirium.

Involuntary seminal emissions Efflux of succus prostat.

Sexual desire strong Sexual desire weak.

Coryza generally fluent Dry coryza.

Respiration with dry sound Respiration oftener with moist than dry

sound.

Expectoration infrequent Expectoration not constant.

Aggravation of complaints, particularly Remission afternoon — Aggravations oc- evening till midnight. cur at all other times of the day or

nightv

Worse when swallowing drink; less frc- Worse when swallowing food and when quently when swallowing food or saliva. swallowing saliva.

Predomin. worse - — "°~~™*— — i.—-^-'"^-^-— — ■*''"~~~~'~--^ Predomin. better

In wet weatber, and when bending the diseased limb.

Predomin. better ^^ — — --"^^ — "" ~~--~ Predomin. \vor§e

In dry weatber, from bodily exertion, from riding, drinking coffee, and after eating.

*

Brom. lod.

Left side, partic. upper left, loiver right Right side, partic. upper right, lower left side. side.

Blue eyes ; light hair Brown eyes ; dark hair. C.Hg.

Itching lessened by scratching Itching, unchanged by scratching.

Pulse quick Pulse accelerated, (partic. by every move- ment,) at the same time oftener large and full, than weak and like a thread.

Thirst seems to be wanting Thirst, partic. during sweat.

Respiration with dry sound Respiration predom. with moist sound —

Ex]iiration aggravates.

Cough generally without expectoration . . Cough generally with expectoration.

Aggravation of symptoms, evening till Remission forenoon and before midnight, midnight.

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

In cold weather, from being uncovered, and on inspiration.

Predomin. better -- — "*-*> — ^ --"-- -^ ■"*"**' — -- Predomin. Ti^orse

In warm air, from wrapping up, from running, from bodily exertion in general, and on expiration.

Brom. Spongia.

Itching, lessened by scratching .... Itching, unchanged or aggrav., or changed

to another part of body by scratching.

Pulse very much accelerated Pulse very quick, full, and hard.

Thirst seems to be wanting ...... Thirst predom., but not constant.

Quick comprehension Difficult comprehension.

Saliva increased Saliva generally decreased.

Fluent coryza Dry coryza.

Complaints of right lung Complaints of left lung.

Aggravation of symptoms evening till mid- Aggravation afternoon and before mid- night, night.

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

In wet weather, when lying on left side, when rising from a seat, and when swallowing.

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

In dry weather, when lying on right side, from rubbing and scratching, and from bodily exertion.

N.B. It seems, Brom. has not the sensation of numbness in suffering parts that we find with Spong.

Bryonia.

Sensitiveness in internal parts

Complaints predom. on external ear, on underlip, in lower part of fliost, on upper- arm, and on front part of thi.eli.

Erysipelas or oedema around the Joints .

Cutaneous eruptions generally dry . .

Pulse quick at night, slow during the day

Heat or cold, partic. in right side of body

Burning sensation in the veins ....

Thirst predom., but not constant; drinks much at a time.

Lycopodium.

Insensibility or sensation of numbness in

external parts. Complaints predom. in inner ear, on upper

lip, in upper part of chest, on fore-arm,

and on back part of thigh. Sweat around the joints. Eruptions generally humid. Pulse quick in the even'g, slow in the morn'g. Heat or chill, partic. in left side. Sensation of coldness in the veins. Thirst is wanting only during chill ; drinks

little at a time.

Irritable mood — Dejection

Rarely sensation of numbness in the suffer- ing parts.

Vertigo inclining to fall backwards . . .

Optical illusions in bright or prismat. colors.

Nausea, partic. in abdomen, less frequently in stomach or oesophagus.

Fetid flatus

Diarrhoea generally painful

Catamenia too soon or too late ....

Oozing out of mUk, secret'n gen'ly increased.

Gentleness — Cheerfulness or dejection. Sensation of numbness in the suffering parts

very frequent. Vertigo inclining to fall forward. Optical illusions in dark colors. Nausea in stomach.

Predom. scentless flatus.

Diarrhoea painless.

Catamenia too late.

Oozing out of milk, secretion scanty.

Remission of complaints during day . .

Worse before a thunder-storm

Worse from light, partic. sun light . . . Almost always improved in bed and from

warmth of bed. Worse or better from change of position . Worse when getting out of bed or rising

from a seat. Better or worse when opening the eyes, (or

closing them.) Better or worse after drinking .... Worse or better from eructa+ion .... Worse or better from the touch .... Worse or better when walking bent forward.

Remts. after midnight and dnring/orenoon. Worse during new moon. Worse from light, partic. candle-light. Worse or better in bed and from warmth

of bed. Worse from change of position. ^^

Worse or better when getting out of bed

or rising from a seat. Worse when opening the eyes, better when

closing them. Worse after drinking. Better from eructation. Almost always aggrav. by the touch. Better when walkinar bent forward.

Fredomin. ^;w^orse

Predomin. better

In dry weather, from cold, in the open air during continued motion, when walking, after petting ont of bed or rising from a seat, when lifting up diseased limb, when ascending, when stooping, lying on the unpainful side, from needle-work, and from warm diet.

Predomin. better

Predomin. worse

In wet weather, from warmth * in doors, during rest, after lying down, while lying, sitting, and stand- ing, lying on painful side, when letting the diseased limb hang down, when descending, from pressure, from cold diet, drinking cold water, and after stool.

* Both remedies have agsrrav. of symptoms as oftea as improvement, when growing cold and in cold weather, (respect, growing warm and in warm weather.)

Bryonia.

Lijrht hair — Clonic spasms ....

Painless ulcers

Sleeplessness prevalent before midnight

Pulse quick at night, slow during day

One-sided heat ; right side ....

Chill or heat on diseased part . . .

Chill after sleep— Heat lessened after stool.

Thirst predominant, but not constant ; drinks seldom, but niucli at a time.

Greasy, sour-smelling sweat during sleep, particularly towards morn'g; worse when eating, from the least movement, in cold air, and when the other complaints are aggravated ; better during rest.

Nux vom.

Dark hair — Tonic spasms predominant.

Ulcers oftener painful than painless.

Sleeplessness prevalent after midnight.

Pulse quick in morning, slower in evening.

One-sided heat ; left side.

Sweat on diseased side.

Chill less, after sleep — Heat incr. after stool.

Most thirst during chill; drinks often, but little at a time.

Fetid sweat on one side of head and face, which feel cold, with decrease of pain, fear, aversion to being uncovered, partic. aft. midn. & towards morn'g ; better irom wash'g and when sitt'g still in a warm room.

Taciturnity

Complaints from anger, in the evening . .

Yertigo, inclining to fall backwards . . .

Appetite for sour things — Aversion to greasy food.

Nausea in abdomen

Desire for beer

After vomiting sensation as if the stomach were distended.

Urine dark; often but scanty; only excep- tionally copious.

Expect. morn''g and even'g, rarely dur'g day.

Complaints predominant on upper arm .

Hardness in groups of muscles affected by neuralgia.

Horses: Walk stiff from lameness of joints.

Loquacity — Amativeness. Complaints from anger, in the morning. Yert., inclin'g to fall sideways or backwards. Aversion to sour things predominant — In- clination for greasy food. Nau.sea in stomach. Inclination for or aversion to beer. After vomiting continued stretching.

[Compare Appendix.] Urine generally pale ; infrequent and scanty.

Expectoration from morning till evening. Complaints predominant on fure-oxm. Tetanic tension of single muscles.

Horses : Walk stiff from lameness of muscles.

Remission of complaints during day . . Worse in the evening (but some symptoms

better in the Qxemn^-twilighl.^ Worse when stretching out or bending the

diseased limb; also when walking bent

forward; better when assuming an erect

Position

Generally worse from washing with cold

water, but improved by warm baths. Sometimes icorse, sometimes better from

the touch, from growing cold and in cold

weather. Complaints after bodily exertion.

Remission evening till midnight. Worse in the morning.

TFbrsewhen drawing up the diseased limb; better when stretching out the diseased limb, when walking bent forwai'd, often also when stooping.*

Oftener improved than aggravated by wash- ing.

Worse from the touch, growing cold and in cold weather.

Complaints after mental exertion. C.Hg.

Predomin. ^vorse

Predomin. better

from

After eleept, while lying on side, particularly on unpainful side, when walking bent forward stretching out the diseased limb, and from warm diet.

Predomin. better

Predomin. fvorse

After stool, when lying on back or on painful side, when drawing np the diseased limb, from cold diet,

and on an empty stomach.

* " Aggravations, when assuming an erect position" and " when stooping,'" are found with both remedies, t " A/tf.r slefping too long.'' Xux vom. has aggravation ; on awaking (whpn roused) from sleep, quite as often agsra- vation as impiovement. It is evident from this, tiiat improvement only follows after sufficient, but not too long sleep.

Bryonia. Phosphor.

Liglit hair — Erysipelas or^cedema around Dark hair — Vesicles around the joints.

the joints.

Itching, lessened or unchanged by scratch- Itching lessened oftener than aggrav. by

ing. scratching.

Pulse more equal than with Phosphor. . . Pulse sometimes double.

Thirst predom Want of thirst predom.

Nervous fever with pain in limbs .... Painless nervous fever.

Chill after sleep — Heat or chill lessened Chili less after sleep — Heat or chill increased

while sitting. while sitting.

Sweat lessened after stool Sweat increased after stool.

Dejection — Despondency* Cheerfulness or dejection — Indifference —

Haughtiness.

Weak memory Pred. active memory.

Optical illusions in bright or prismat. colors. Optical illusions in black or prismatic colors.

Nausea in abdomen Nausea in stomach.

Predom. bitter vomit Generally sour vomit.

Fetid flatus — Constipation predom.; when Scentless flatus — Generally painless diar-

there is diarrhoea, it is generally painful. rhoea.

Catamenia too profuse Catamenia too profuse or scanty.

Voice often raised or nasal Voice often trembling or hissing.

Expectoration not constant; morning and Expectoration not constant; morning and

evening, less frequently during day. during day.

Complaints predom. on front side of thigh Complaints predom. on back part of thigh

and on calf of leg. and on shin.

Remission of complaints during day . . Remission after midnight.

Better in bed Worse or better in bed.

Most frequently worse when lying on side, Generally better when lying on side, worse

better when lying on back when lying on back.

Generally worse when lying on unpainful Generally better when lying on unpainful

side, better when lying on painful side. side, worse when lying on painful side.

Worse or better from change of position. Worse from change of position.

Worse during sleep Worse or better during sleep. *

Generally aggrav. after sleep Gen'ly improv. after sleep ; but worse after

the siesta, and on being roused from sleep.

Worse or better when assuming an erect Almost always aggrav. when assuming an

position. erect position.

Predom. worse after getting out of bed . . Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Worse or better from touch Almost always improved by the touch.

Generally improved by pressure .... Generally aggrav. by pressure.

Better from rubbing and scratching . . . Better or worse from rul)bing & scratching.

Almost always aggrav. after eating, partic. Worse or better after eating, partic. better

after a satisfying meal. after a satisfying meal.

Worse or better after drinking .... Almost always improved after drinking.

Ailm'ts from abuse of Mercury or Cinchona. Ailments from lod or table salt

Predomin. ^vorse -— — ■""""***—— —-^'^^———"■^ — — Predomin. better

In dry weather, in the open air f, when lifting up diseased limb, and after a satisfj'ing meal.

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

In wet weather, in doors, from warmth of bed, when letting the diseased limb hang down, after

perspiration, and after stool.

N.B. The sensation of numbness in suffering parts, frequent with Phosph. is rarely found with Bryonia.

* Peevish, irritable mood, is foand with both remedies aad is prednm. with Bryooia.

t Pho.-ph. haii aggrav. ^in cousequence of tho motion) as weU as improvem-jot "ic/ten walking out doors."

onia.

Bight side; partic. upper right, loicer left

side. Increased bodily irritability — Pinching pain

in internal parts.

External parts become black

Itching, unchang'd or lessen'd by scratching. Chill predora. right side — Thirst predom.,

but not constant; drinks seldom, but

much at a time. Chill increased in a warm room — Sweat

after sleep. Erysipelas or oedema around the joints . .

Complaints predom. on external ear, in lower part of cliest. on upper arm, and on front part of thigh.

Left side; partic. zipper left, lower right side.

Want of bodily irritability— Pinching pain in external parts.

Red parts become white.

Itching, lessened by scratching.

Chill predom. left side— Thirst most during heat ; during chill most frequently want of thirst — Drinks often, but little at a time.

Chill lessened in a warm room — Sweat les- sened after sleep.

Itching, erysipelas, or vesicles around the joints.

Complaints predom. in inner ear, in upper part of chest, on fore-arm, and on back part of thigh.

Mood irritable.

Ailments from anger or from vexation with vehemence.

Optical illusions in bright colors ....

Eruption on lower lip

^N'ausea in abdomen, less frequently in stom- ach or in o&sophagus.

Predom. bitter vomit

Catamenia too profuse and of long duration.

Milk generally increased

To'ce hoarse or raised more than usual

Expectoration morning and evening, rarely during dav.

Mood changing; serious, solemn; indif- ferent ; gentle or irritable.

Ailments from shame or from vexation with fright — Absent-mindedness — Insanity — Imbecility.

Optical illusions in dark colors.

Eruption predom. on upper lip.

Xausea in stomach, rarely in throat.

Generally sour vomit.

Cat. generally scanty and of short duration.

Milk decreased.

Voice hoarse or deeper than usual. Expectoration morning and during day, less frequently at night.

Remission of complaints during day Predom. worse out doors, better in doors Almost always improved after stool . .

Almost always improved after sweat . .

"Worse in an extended position . . .

Generally worse after getting out of bed Predom. better on an empty stomach .

Worse or better after drinking . . .

Worse or better from eructation ...

Worse when stooping ,

Remission evening and before midnight.

Better or worse * out doors, (or in doors.)

Worse or better after stool.

Oftener aggrav. than improved after sweat.

Better in an extended position.

Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Worse or better on an empty stomach.

Almost always aggrav. after drinking.

Almost always improved by eructation.

Worse or better when stooping.

Predomln. irorse

Predomln. better

In dry weather, from cold, from warm diet, durina: continued f motion, after rising from seat, and in

an extended position.

Predomin. better

Predomin. "worse

In cloudy or wet weather, from warmth t and warmth of bed, from cold diet, during rest, after lying down, while lying, sitting, and standing, in a contracted position, and after sweat.

* Snlphwrcomplaints are improved by warmth of stove, aggravated in a crowded room, t Bith remedies have predom. asiriav. from bodily exertion, and when moving the diseased part. J When growing cold and in cold weather, (respectively when growing warm and in warm air,) both remedies have aggrav. quite as often as improvement.

Rigid side ; partic. upper right, lower left side. Left side ; partic. upper left, loiver right xiilf *.

Reuding pain upwards — Faiu pressing in- Rending pain downwards — Pain pressing out- wards, wards.

Hasmcrrhagcs, blood light red — Apoplexy . . IIiBmorrhages, blood dark — Rarely apoploxy.

Itching, improved ot'teuer than aggravated by Itching, almost always improved by scratching, scratching.

Eruptions better in the open air Eruptions worse in the open air. C.IIg.

Cures warts &c. by suppuration Causes atrophy of warts, &c.

Pulse sometimes trembling Pulse semctimes intermitting.

Sweat, partic. anteriorly Sweat, partic. posteriorly.

Thirst constant during all stages of the fever. Thirst mostly during heat; generally absence

of thirst during chill.

Silly merriness or despondency — Amorous- Mood changing; serious, solemn, sad, gentle

ness. indifferent.

Consequences of hearing bad news — Imbecility Consequences of shame or mortification — In-

predom. sanity prodom.

Pupils generally dilated Pupils generally contracted.

Complaints predom. on lower eye-lids . . . Complaints predom. on upper eye-lids.

Eruption predom. on under-lip Eruption predom. on upper lip.

Complaints predom. on upper gum .... Complaints predom. on lower gum.

Generally hunger Generally loss of appetite.

Appetite for bread and for spirituous liquors. Aversion to bread, partic. rye bread — Inclina- tion or aversion to beer and spirit, liquors.

Catameuia generally too soon, profuse and Catamenia generally too late, scanty, and of

long. short duration.

Leucorrhcea mild Leucorrhcea acrid.

Nasal secretion thick Nasal secretion watery.

Expectoration predom., but not constant . . Espectoration not constant.

Remission of complaints before midnight . . Remission evening and before midnight.

Worse during full moon or new moon . . . Worse during full moon, or before a thunder- storm.

Predom. worse out doors ; better in doors . . Better (resp. worse) out doors or in doors f.

Worse when growing cold and in cold weather ; Worse or better when growing cold and in cold better when growing warm and in warm air. weather, resp. growing warm or in warm air.

Better (resp. worse) from warm or cold diet . Predom. worse from cold diet, better from

warm diet. ^

Worse or better after eating Worse after eating.

Worse or better from smoking Worse from smoking.

Worse when stooping Worse or better when stooping.

Better when assuming an erect position . . Aggrav. oftener than improved when assuming

an erect position.

Better when sitting down Better or worse when sitting down.

Aggrav. oftener than improved when rising Worse when rising from a seat. from a seat.

Worse, after mental exertion, than aft. bodily. Worse after bodily exertion more than after

mental exertion. C.Hg.

Better from being touched • . Aggrav. oftener than improved by the touch.

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

Ailments from Phosphor, or Digitalis . . . Ailments from abuse of metallic medicines, &c.

Worse when looking up or down AVorse when looking down.

Predomin. irorse — ■— .._,-^"^- — ^ Predomin. better

During continued motion ; when gettine; out of bed ; lyins with head hich ; when letting diseased limb hang down ; from pressure ; after stool, and irom boring with linger (in ear or nose).

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

During rest; when standing, sitting, and lyina: ; in horizontal position, or with head low ; when liftinir up diseased limb ; from change of position ; when assuming an erect position, and from being touched.

* In rare single cases, the fnrmnla " npper rit'ht, lower left side " can also be applied to Sulphur. f Sulphur-coiuplumts are iuipiuved by warmih of stove; aggrav. iu a crowded room.

Pinchinf^ pain in external parts.

Paralysis more fretpuMit than apoplexy.

Eruptions generally dry.

Pulse frequent night and morning; slower

during day and evening.

Sweat lessened after sleep.

Heat on lower part of body, or general, with

exception of head.

Mood cheerful . . Ailments from grief

Pupils dilated — Far-sightedness .

Urine increased

Catamenia too soon and profuse .... Expectoration not constant; during day.

Complaints predominant on tip of elbow and on top of foot.

Mood serious; solemn; gentle; sad and dejected; indifierent; peevish; irritable.

Ailments from shame, or from vexation with dread, fear, or fright — Absent-minded- ness— Fancies — Delirium — Mental dull- ness— Insanity.

Pupils generally contracted — Predom. short- sightedness.

Urine often, but scanty; sometimes copious.

Catamenia generally too late and scanty.

Expectoration not constant ; morning and during day ; less frecpient at night.

Complaints predominant in hollow of elbow, on patella, and on sole of foot.

Remission dur''g day and before midnight. "Worse (resp. better) in wet or dry weather.

Worse from grow'g cold and in cold weather, better when grow'g warm and in warm air.

Worse in the open air, better in-doors . . Worse in bed

Generally improved after gett'g out of bed. Worse when assuming an erect position .

Better when stretching out diseased limb .

Worse from the touch

Predominantly worse before breakfast, better

afterwards. Worse from drinking cold water ....

Worse after stool

Remission afternoon and before midnight. Predom. worse in wet weather, better in dry

weather. Better (resp. worse) when grow'g cold and

in cold air, or when growing warm and

in warm air.

Better or worse* out-doors (resp. in-door^.

Worse or better in bed.

Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Aggravated oftener than improved when

assuming an erect position. Aggravated oftener than improved when

stretching out diseased Umb.

Aggrav. oftener than improv. by the touch.

Better or worse before breakfast; better or

worse after breakfast.

Aggravated oftener than improved by drink- ing cold water.

Better or worse after stool.

Predomin. '%TOrse

Predomin. better

In the dark, from cold, from uncovering, from motion, when drawing up diseased limb, and from

pressure.

Predomin. better

Predomin. 'i;¥Orse

From light, from warmth, wrappin? up, during rest, -when lying and standing,! when stretching out

diseased limb, and after drinking.

* Sulpbar-complaints are improved by warmth of stove, and aggravated in a crowded room.

t Sulphur-complaints are aggravated by continued standing; but are improved bjr standing etiU after motion.

Carb. veg.

Bellad.

Predominant want of bodily irritability , .

Often indicated with old people . . . .

Rending or lancinating pain downwards .

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy . .

Suppuration or gangrene of cellular tissue.

Emaciation of diseased part . . . « .

Pulse weak

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover. Predominant want of thirst; thirst preval.

only during chill. Sweat more when and after gett'g out of bed.

Increased irritahility or want of irritabil Often indie, with child'n and young women.

Rending or lancinating pain upwards.

Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis.

Scleroma neonatorum.

Swelling of diseased part.

Pulse predominantly strong.

Heat or sweat, with aversion to nncover.

Thirst not constant; most rare during chill.

Sweat less, when and after gett'g out of bed.

Sensitive disposition Predominant insensibility of disposition.

Silly behavior Mood changing; cheerful or sad; indifferent;

peevish; distrustful; malicious.

Excited imagination Absent-mindedness — Mental excitability or

dullness.

"Weakness of memory Memory active or weak.

Short-sightedness . Far-sightedness.

Frequent complaints on upper jaw . . . Frequent complaints on lower jaw.

Appetite for sour things Aversion to sour things.

Fetid, humid warm flatus Scentless flatus.

Costiveness predominant ; when diarrhoea Painless diarrhoea.

occurs, it is generally painful.

Expectoration not constant; morning.

Expectoration infrequent ; morning, during

day, evening. Complaints predominant in lower part of Complaints predominant in upper part of

chest, in shoulder-joint, on inner side of chest, in hip-joint, on outer side of thigh,

thigh, and on calf of leg. and on shin.

REjnssiON after midnight and in afternoon. RE>nssiON after midnight and m forenoon.

Worse (resp. better) in wet or dry weather. Predominantly better in wet weather, worse

in dry weather.

Worse (resp. better) in cold or warm air . Worse in cold air, better in warm air.

Worse when lying on side, better when lying Better (resp. worse) when lying on side or

on back. on back.

Worse or better after getting out of bed . Mostly improved after getting out of bed.

Worse when looking upwards Worse when looking sideways.

Better when assuming an erect position . Worse or better when assum'g an erect pos.

Worse when stooping Better or worse when stooping.

Better when leaning against anything . . When leaning against anything worse or

(if it is hard) better.

Worse from spirituous liquors .... Worse or better from spirituous liquors.

Improved by eructation Worse or better from eructation.

Worse when swallowing food Worse, particularly when swallowing drink.

Predomin. ^vorse --— "^ *- -'''^^- ^ — ~--^ Predomin. better

In the dark, in bed and from ■warmth of bed, from wrapping up, from change of position, when lying or standing, when bending diseased part backwards, when stretching out suffering limb, and from pressure.

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

From light, when growing cold, from uncovering, and when drawing up diseased limb.

N.B. The over-sensitiveness of Belladonna to pain is very rarely found with Carb. veg. ; the sensation of numbness in suffering parts, belonging to Carb. veg., rarely with Belladonna." Yet mere sensi- tiveness (to the touch) is found with both remedies ; also sensation of numbness generally with Belladonna, (particularly in parts painful before.)

Carb. veg.

Cuttinor pain predominant in external parts. Cutting pain predominant in internal parts.

Paralysis not yet observed Paralysis of limb?.

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

Skin hardened, callous Skin chafed, sore. Cllg

Painful eruptions and ulcers Painless eruptions and ulcers.

Pulse often unchanged; excited .... Pulse changed; generally full, hard, and

accelerated, sometimes imperceptible or intermitting.

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

Thirst, particularly during heat .... Thirst mostly during heat, most rare dur- ing chill; sometimes appears be/u re the chill.

Chill increased in warm room Chill abating in warm room.

Mood cheerful or sad — Home-sickness

Complaints predominant in inner angle of

eye, and on under lip. With the toothache anxious sweat . . .

Cataraenia too soon Cataraenia generally too late.

Expectoration infrequent Expectoration not constant.

Mood changing; serious, Polemn, dejected; Delirium — Fancies — Insanity — Imbe- cility.

Complaints predominant on external angle of eye, and on upper lip.

With the toothache chill. C.Hg.

Remission during day and evening . . .

Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Predominantly worse out-doors; better in- Better (worse) out-doors or in-doors; par- doors, ticularly better from warmth of stove,

worse in crowded room.

Worse in cold weather, better in warm air .

In cold (resp. warm ) air better or worse.

Better after sweat Worse or Ijetter after sweat.

Worse from warmth of bed .... Aggravated oftcuer than improved by

warmth of bed.

Better when lying with head high . . .

Oftener improved in an elevated than in a

low position.

Worse when stooping Better ur worse when stooping.

Worse when moving diseased part . . .

Worse or better when moving the part.

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Fredomin. ^orse

Predomin. better

From cold, from uncovering, and from exercise.

Predomin. better ^ — --.. Predomin. vrorso

From -warmth, from wrapping np, during rest*, and during and after the sweat.

Both remedies have predominant aggravation while lying down.

Clematis. Thuya.

Itching, nnchanged hy scratching, rarely Itching, lessened by scratching.

lessened by it.

Hot, painful swelling of glands ....

Cold, painless swelling of glands

Pus scanty Pus copious. C.ITg.

Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed . Paralysis — Apoplexy.

Awaking too late Awaking too early.

Pulse often unchanged; excited .... Pulse changed, sometimes irregular; slow

and weak in morning, accelerated and full

in evening.

Heat, with aversion to uncover ....

Heat, with inclination to uncover.

Thirst, particularly during heat ....

Thirst is wanting during chill, is constant

during hot stage, not constant during

sweat.

Contrition of spirit — Home-sickness . . Seriousness — Haughtiness— Excited imagi- nation— Imbecility.

Complaints predominant on lower lip and Complaints predominant on upper lip and sole of foot. on instep.

Urine frequent, but scanty TJi-ine frequent and copious.

Sexual desire prevalently weak .... Sexual desire prevalently strong.

Cough predominantly dry Cough predominantly with expectoration.

IlE>nssiox during day and evening . . . TlE^^ssTON forenoon and before midnight.

Complaints from the sunshine Complaints from the moonlight.

Better during and after sweat "Worse while perspiring, better afterwards.

Worse on awaking Worse or better after sleep.

Worse before breakfast Generally better before breakfast. ^

Worse or better from drinking cold water . Better from drinking cold water.

Worse when moving diseased part . . . Better or worse from moving diseased part.

Worse during continued standing; but bet- Predominantly worse while standing. ter when standing still after motion.

Predomin. irorse — ■— ■ --'^ .— - ~-- Predomin. better

From cold, from uncovfiring, bnt, also in-doors*, from motion, when -walking, bending the head back. lying on right side, from touch, and after stool.

Predomin. better — -'^~- — — — "" — - Predomin. irorse

From warmth, -wrapping -ap, out-doora, during rest, in bedf, lying on left side, and during s-weat.

» On the other hsnd, Thaya-Bymptoms are aggravated in rooms that are too warm. t Both remedies have assravalioa wUile lying and from warmtk ol' bed.

Cocculus.

Right side — Inflammation of internal parts. Pain piercing outwards ; in glands pressing

inwards. Itching, unchanged by scratching. , . .

Pulse small and spasmodic often impercep- tible.

While eating chilly

Predom. want of thirst, partic during chill.

Chill increased in warm room

Heat or sweat with aversion to uncover .

Ignatia.

Lffi side — Inflammation of external pnrts.

Pain piercing inwards ; in glands pressing outwards.

Itching lessened or place changed by scratching.

Pulse generally quick, full, hard, with throb- bing in veins ; very changeable.

Chill better after eating. CHg.

Thirst only during chill, and after sweat.

Chill lessened in warm room.

Heat or sweat with inclination to uncover.

Loquacity — Seriousness — Sadness — Gen- tleness,

Ailments from want of sleep, from care,

mental or bodily excitement.

CHg, Unconsciousness ....

Saliva predom. decreased .

Aversion to sour things . .

Yomit predom. sour . . .

Complaints predom. in liver Complaints predom. in kidneys Urine frequent, but scanty . .

Catamenia too late or too soon

Taciturnity — Cheerfulness or sadness — Mood changing; gentle or irritable — Amorousness.

Ailments from hearing bad news, fr. shame, mortification, disap love or jealousy.

Delirium.

Saliva predom. increased

Appetite for sour things.

Vomit is bitter oftener than sour.

Spleen affected oftener than liver.

Complaints predom. in bladder.

Urine often and copious.

Catamenia too soon.

B EMISSION night, and forenoon .... Worse or better from growing cold, and in

cold air, (resp growing warm, and in

warm air.) Worse or better from warmth of bed . .

Worse when getting out of bed ....

Better after getting out of bed ....

Worse from bodily exertion

Worse when stooping and when assuming

an erect position.

Almost always aggrav while eating . . , Worse or better from eructation ....

Ailments from Ignatia or Cuprum . . ,

Remission of complaints before midnight. Predom. worse from growing cold, and in

cold weather; better from growing warm,

and in warm air.

Worse from warmth of bed.

Better or worse when getting out of bed.

Better or worse after getting out of bed.

Improv. oftener than aggrav. by exertion.

Better or worse when assuming an erect

position, and when stooping.

Better or worse while eating.

Better from eructation.

Ailments from Coffea, Pulsatilla, or Zinc.

Predomln. worse

Predomin. better

From Tincovermg, ■when lying on back, •when rising from a seat, Tvhen lifting np diseased limb, ■when swallowing *, during and after meals, and Irom change of position.

Predomin. better

Predomin. TVorse

From ■wrapping np, ■when lyins: on side, ■while lyinsr. in bed, when standing, ■when letting diseased limb hang down, before breakfast, and after sweat.

N.B. With Ignatia we rarely find the sensation of nnmbness in snfi"ering parts belonging to Cocculns.

* Cocculus, ivorse when swallowing saliva, and Ignatia, worse when swallowing drink.

Cocculus. Nux vom.

Lijrlit hair — Skin and muscles lax . . , Dark hair — Skin and muscles rijri'l.

Crawlinc: sensation in internal parts — Pain Crawlinp^ sensation in external parts — Pain

pressino; inwards. pressine^ outwards.

Painless cutaneous eruptions Painful eruptions.

Pulse small and spasmodic Pulse fj^enerally quick, full, and hard ; some- times intermitting.

Partial sweat on front part of body . . . Partial sweat on back part of body.

While eatinji; chilly During chill hunger. C.IIg.

Want of thirst predom.; partic. during chill. Thirst predom ; most during cold stage *.

Desire for drink without thirst .... Thirst with aversion to drink.

Gentleness — Indifference Mood irritable ; irascible ; malicious — Amo- rousness.

Ailments from vexation with reserved dis- Ailm. from disappointed love and jealousy, pleasure. from mortification, anger, or from vexa-

tion with indignation or vehemence.

"No delirium Delirium with the chill, with the fever or

sweat.

Pupils generally contracted — Optical illu- Pupils generally dilated — Optical illusions sions in black or in dark colors. in bright colors.

Saliva predom. decreased Saliva generally increased.

Urine frequent, but scanty Urine infrequent and scanty.

When diarrhffia appears, it is painless . . When diarrhoea appears, it is painfuL

Catamenia scanty, at the same time too Catamenia too soou and profuse, late or too soon.

Expectoration tolerably infrequent . , . Expectoration not constant.

Complaints predom. on upper arm . . . Complains predom. on fore-arra.

■REivrrssTOisr m'ght and forenoon .... Remission evening till midnight.

From growing cold, and in cold weather. Worse from growing coid, and in cold (resp. growing warm, and in warm air,) weather; better from growing warm, and ^ worse or better. in warm air.

Aggrav. oftener than improv. by warmth Improved much oftener than aggrav. by of bed. warmth of bed.

Predom. worse after sleep Better after sufficien sleep ; but worse on

awaking when roused.

Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.

Worse when stooping Better or worse when stooping.

Better from pressure Better or worse from pressure.

Ailments from Nux vom. or Ignatia. . . Ailments from Cocculus, Arsenic vapors,

Iodine, Phosphor , Sulphur, Calcar., Cin- chona, Coffea, Pulsat., Stramon., Plum- bum, or Colchicum,

Predomln. Tvorse — — ^ Predomln. better

When sitting erect, -when lifting diseased limb, while eating, and after sleep.

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

When sitting bent forward, ana when letting diseased limb hang down.

N.B.

With N. vom. we rarely find the sensation of numbness of suffering parts, peculiar to Cocculns

Sensitivtness (to touch,) N. vom. has predom. in external parts, Cocculus exclusively in internal parts.

• N. vom. also has thirst before the chiU, b«tween heat and sweat, and a/ler sweat stage.

Cocculus.

Eight side — Cutting or ulcerative pain in

external parts. Epilepsy, with rigidity — Haemorrhages,

blood, light-red. Pulse unchanged — No apoplexy — Yery

rarely paralysis.

Heat often confined to upper part of body.

Sweat on front part of body

Thirst does not appear until after the chill.

Left side — Cutting and ulcerative pain in internal parts.

Epilepsy, generally with convulsions — Hse- morrhages, blood dark.

Pulse changed, generally full, hard, and ac- celerated, sometimes intermitting or im- perceptible.

Heat on lower part of body or general, with exception of head.

Sweat on back part of body.

Thirst greater during heat, but most con- stant duriuff sweat.

Mood not so depressed as with Sulphur — Mood depressed; indifferent; serious; gentle

Distrust — Anxious feeling iu hypochun- or irritable — Anxious feeling in pritcor-

dria. dia.

Far-sightedness Short-sightedness predominant.

Saliva increased Saliva generally diminished.

Bitter vomit Yorait sour oftener than bitter.

I'espiration predominantly slow .... Respiration quick.

Yoice deep, hollow, without resonance . . Yoice deep.

Expectoration in the morning Expectoration in the morning and during

day, less frequently at night.

Complaints predominant on shin . . . Complaints predominant on calf of leg.

Remission during day and before midnight. Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Worse when alone, better in company . . (jeneraZ/y better when alone, worse in corap.

Worse in the open air, better iu-doors . . Better (resp. worse) in the open air or in- doors; partic. worse in crowded rooms, but better from warmth of stove.

Better from growing cold and in cold Worse (resp. better) from growing cold and weather, worse from growing warm and in cold weather, or from growing warm in warm air. and in warm air.

Worse in bed and when turning in bed . . Worse or better in bed, the same when

turning in bed.

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

Worse when stooping and when rising . . Worse or better when stooping and when

rising.

Worse or better when stretching out dis- Generally aggrav. when stretching out dis- eased limb and when drawing it up. eased limb, improv, when drawing it up.

Worse when sitting Worse or better when sitting.

Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.

Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.

Worse from sneezing Worse or better from sneezing.

Improv. oftener than aggravated by touch. Aggrav. oftener than improved by touch.

Aggrav. oftener than improv. by pressure . Improv. oftener than aggrav. by pressure.

Predomin. irorse ^-— ' ""*" '--^ — — " ~---^ Predomin. better

From pressure, on expiration, when holding the breath, when alone.

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

From the touch, on inspiration, from cold diet, and when in company.

N.B.

Drosera lacks the sensation of numbness in sufri;ring parts peculiar to Sulph.

TJppor right, lower left side — Increased irrita- bility.

Painful ulcers — IToemorrhages, blood lifrht-red.

Ferrum aggravates syphilis, like the Sulphates.

Chill, lessened after getting oat of bed . . .

Sweat often confiued to lower part of body .

Sweat lessened after meals and when talking.

Thirst, particularly during chill

Upper left, lower right side — Want of bodily irritability.

Paink'ss ulcers — ITieinorrhages, blood dark.

Sulphur acts curatively ou syphilis compli- cated with psora.

More chill after getting out of bed.

Sweat often conflned to upper purt of body.

Sweat increased after meals and when talking.

Thirst greatest during heat, but most constant duriuj": sweat.

Mood predominantly cheerful ; also alternating merry one evening, sad the next; haughty; vehiment; quarrelsome.

Ailments from au<i'er

Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . .

Appetite for bread

L'rine alkaline— Spasmodic labor-pains. Catameuia too profuse and of long duration ;

watery. Expectoration predominant ; morning . . .

Complaints predominant on upper arm . . .

Moodanxions; indifferent; despondent; sad; gentle; serious and solemn; peevish.

Ailments from hearing bad news, from shame, mortification, or from vexation with fright, dread, or fear — Unconsciousness — Absents mmdedness — Fancies — Insanity — Imbe- cility.

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Aversion to bread, particularly to rye-bread.

Urine sour — Labor-pains vicnk or ceasing.

Catamenia generally too scanty and of short duration; blood dark.

Expectoration not constant; morning and dar- ing day, less frequently at night.

Complaints predominant on fore-arm.

Remission during day and before midnipfht . Remission afternoon and before midnight.

"Worse from growing cold and in cold weather, Better (resp. worse) fr. grow'g cold k in cold

better when growing warm and in warm air. weather, or fr. grow'g warm & in warm air.

"Worse out-doors, better in-doors Better (resp. worse) out-doors or in-doors.

Almost always aggravated in bed .... Worse or better in bed.

"Worse when lying on side, better when lying Generally as with Ferrum, but often the oppo-

on back. site.

"Worse when turning in bed, and from change Worse or better from change of position.

of position when lying or standing.

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

Worse on an empty stomach, better after break- Better (resp. worse) on an empty stomach or

fast. after breakfast.

Better from wine when it is not acid . . . Predominantly worse from wine.

Better or worse after meals Worse after meals.

Better or worse from smoking Worse from smoking.

Worse when looking up Worse when looking down.

Worse when stooping AVorse or better when stooping.

Better wlien sitting down Bttler or worse when sitting down.

Predominantly worse when sitting .... Better or worse when sitting.

Worse or better when stretching out diseased Predominantly worse when stretching out dis-

limb or when drawing it up. eased limb, better when drawing it np.

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

Worse from the touch ........ Worse or better from the touch.

Worse or better when speaking Worse from speaking.

Ailments from Iodine and Arsenic .... Ailments from abuse of metals.

Predomin. worse

Predomin. better

From cold, from warm diet, and when descending.

Predomin. better

Predomin. worse

From warmth, from cold diet, when ascending, from drinking wine, straining the eyes, reading and writing, from mental or bodily exertion, when walking fast and running.

N.B. We very rarely find the over-sensitiveness of Ferrum to pain with Sulphur.

Fluor, acid. Nitr. acid.

rdglil side— Irritability increased .... Left side — Want of irritability.

Pain pressing outward Pain pressing inward.

Dry cutaneous eruptions Humid eruptions.

Scars redden and itch Sears hurt with changes of weather ; break

open. C.Hg.

Pulse somewhat accelerated only by mo- Pulse unequal; double; intermitting, tion.

Sweat, lessened after meals Sweat, increased after meals.

Keither vertigo, chill, nor spasms .... Chill — Very rarely paralysis.

Moodiness in the evening Moodiness in the morning — Distrust — Mali- ciousness.

Ko delirium Unconsciousness.

In the morning, on awaking from short In the morning, on awaking, feels as though

sleep, he feels as though he had slept all he had not slept enough.

night.

Sensation of warmth in the teeth ....

Sensation of coldness in the teeth.

Thirst Thirst is wanting during chill and is not

constant during heat; (often in the morn- ing on awaking.) C.Hg.

Hunger predominant Loss of appetite predominant.

Diarrhoea painful Diarrhcea preval. painless.

Urine too often Urine scanty.

Erections predominant, with strong sexual Erections with weak sexual desire.

desire.

Ko expectoration with cough Expectoration with cough not constant.

Complaints predominant on upper arm and Complaints predominant on fore-arm and

on tip of elbow. on patella.

Remtsston morning and before midnight . Remission of complaints in forenoon.

Oppression of chest, better when bending Oppression of chest, worse when bending back. back.

Worse while riding Better while riding, worse afterwards.

Better or worse after urinating .... Worse after urinating.

Ailments from Silicea Ailments from Calcarea or Digitalis.

Predomin. 'worse ■"* "^^ -" ~-~^ Predomin. better

When riding, from crossing the limbs, during rest, and when lying on unpainful side.

Predomin. better — — — "^ — ~-~~- Predomin. ivorse

When lying on painful side, when moving, when perspiring, and from washing with cold water.

Fluor, acid. Pulsat.

Often indicated with old people .... Often indicated with children and women.

Paralysis more frequent than with Pulsatilla. Apoplexy.

Itching, lessened by scratching .... Itchinp; unchanged or aggrav. by scratching.

Pulse somewhat accelerated only by motion. Pulse generally frequent, small, and weak ;

sometimes intermitting or imperceptible.

Sweat on suffering part Heat on diseased part.

One-sided sweat, left side One-sided sweat, right side.

Thirst Want of thirst predoni., but constant only

during chill ; often thirst before and after chill, less frequently between heat & sweat.

Heat increased by motion Heat abating when moving.

Fixed pain in limbs Pain in limbs, leaping from place to place.

Sensation of going to sleep of side not Sensation of going to sleep of side lain on. lain on.

Inclination for washing with cold water* . Aversion to washing with cold water.

Cheerfulness — Irritability Calm sadness of mild dispositions.

Neither vertigo, chill, nor spasms ....

Consequences of suppressed vexation — Un- consciousness.

Delirium

Urine too often Urine infrequent and scanty.

Cough without expectoration Cough generally with expectoration.

Expectoration mornings and during day. Complaints predominant on inside of nose, Nasal complaints external, oftener than in- on tip of elbow, on the inside of hands & ternal ; complaints predominant in hollow- fingers, and on instep, also in upper part of elbow, on back of hand, and generally of chest. on sole of foot ; also in lower part of chest.

Dryness in larynx and trachea Accumulation of mucus in larynx & trachea.

Difficult respiration, better when lying bent Difficult respiration, worse when lying with backwards. head low.

Remission mornings and before midnight. Remission from midnight till noon.

Predomin. irorse •— ---'"--__— -—■""'^ — ~-^ Predomin. better

From walking in the open air,f from bodily exertion, from stretching out diseased limb, from acids,

and from pressure.

Predomlu. better . ■ — — ^-.—^'"^ -— -^^-^ Predomin. worso

In-doors, during sweat, from rubbing and scratching, and when drawing up diseased limb.

N.B.

Fluor, acid seems to lack the over-sensitiveness of Pulsat. to pain.

* With both remedies complaints are prevalently improved by washing.

t Only ihe exertion of walUinj.' a^rtrrsiv., euduiiuj; tiie cuides. weatliei- ai> well a& tropical hea. vXtiaordiuarily well, is characiei'isuc fur f iuor. auxd.

C.

Hi;.

Fluor, acid.

Silicea.

Upper left, lower right side — Muscles rigid. Tipper right, lower left side — Muscles lax.

Insensibility — Often indicated with old Over-sensitiveness — often indicated with

people. children.

Scars redden and itch Scars painful, break open.

C.

Ilg.

Ulcers, worse from warmth, better from cold. Ulcers, better from warmth, worse from cold.

Discharge from ulcers very copious. . . .

Discharge scanty or copious.

O.Hg.

Atrophy of brain In children, large head and open sutures.

Pricking itching, lessened by rubbing, brush- Pricking itching, worse from scratching,

ing, etc., more on warm days. sometimes unchanged, more in cold

weather.

Apoplexy not yet observed Vertigo — Chill — Spasms.

Pulse somewhat accelerated only by motion. Pulse quick, small, and hard ; often irre- gular.

Sweat increased in-doors, abathig after Sweat abating in-doors, increased after

meals. meals.

Heat with inclination to nncover .... Heat with aversion to uncover.

Sweat on diseased part Coldness on sulleriug part.

Irritable mood Dejection — Gentleness — Amorousness.

Mental excitability Unable to think — Fancies.

Porgetfulness every evening, on the other Forgetfulness every morning.

hand, good memory in the morning.

Toothache, worse from cold di'ink; or im- Toothache worse from warm diet.

proved, until the water becomes warm in

the mouth.

Hunger predominant Want of appetite predominant.

Diarrhoea — Bellyache after stool .... Constipation more frecjuent than diarrhoea —

Remission of bellyache after stool.

Expectoration not yet observed .... Expectoration predominant; during day.

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

upper arm, on surface of hands and on fore-arm, back of hand and on sole of

top of foot. foot.

Lameness of upper limbs Lameness of lower limbs. CHg.

Remission mornings and before midnight. Remission before midnight.

Pain, better during sweat Pain, worne after sweat.

Worse in wet-cold weather Worse in dry-cold weather.

Worse from bodily exertion Better or worse from bodily exertion.

Some symptoms worse in-doors, others out- Worse out-doors; better in-doors. doors.

Predomin. better

Predomin. \Torse

In dry weather, from uncovering, from cold, washing with cold water, when lying on painful side, and

from rubbing and scratching.

Predomin. irorse __- — — i-.^^---"--.-.— — — —- Predomin. better

In wet weather, from wrapping up, from warmth, and when lying on unpainful side.

Fluor, acid. Sulphur.

Right side predom

Increased irritability.

Left side — Want of irritability.

Ulcers painful Ulcers, paiidess, itchiiip;.

Sensation of going to sleep of side not Sensation of going to sleep of side lain on.

lain on.

Pulse somewhat accelerated only by motion.

Pulse quick, full, and hard ; sometimes in- termitting.

Sweat on snflFering part Coldness on snlTcring part.

Heat lessoned by washing Heat increased by wasliing.

Sweat lessened after meals ...... Sweat increased after meals.

Heat on upper part of body Heat on lower part of body, or general,

with excejjtion of head.

Thirst Thirst greatest during hot stage, but most

constant during sweating stage. In the evening in bed loss of sleepiness by In the evening, in bed, when closing eyes,

crowding of thoughts. stupefaction and torpor.

In the morning on awaking from short In the morning on awaking, feeling of not

sleep, it seems to him as though he had having had sufficient sleep.

slept all night.

Cheerfulness Sadness — Hopelessness — Fear — Solemn,

serious mood — Gentleness.

Alternation of active and weak memory . Weakness of memory — Unconsciousness —

Delirium — Fancies — Insanity.

Atrophy of brain In children large head and open sutures.

Sensation of heaviness in the teeth . . .

Sensation of looseness of teeth.

C.Hg.

Complaints predominant on inner angle of Comjd. predom. on external angle- of eye, eye, on upper arm, on tip of elbow, and on fore-arm, in hollow of elbow, patella on top of foot. and sole of foot.

Hunger predominant , . . Generally want of appetite.

Desire for wine Inclination or aversion for beer and spirit- uous liquors.

Urine alkaline Urine sour.

Dryness in larynx and trachea Larynx and trachea filled with mucus.

Cough dry Cough either loose or dry.

Remission mornings and before midnight. Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Worse after stool Better or worse after stool.

Worse in the open air Better or worse in the open air.

Better during sweat Worse during and after sweat.

Worse from being awake at night . . . Worse from sleeping too long.

Fredomin. urorse ^- ^^'^ .— ---^ Predomin. better

From external pressure, and when lying on unpainfal side.

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

During sweat, from washing with cold water, bending diseased part backwards, and when lying on

painful side.

N.B. Fluor, acid seems to lack the uuuib sensation iu suffering parts peculiar to Sulphur.

Upper ri<jht, lower left side — Pain piercing

inwards. Ulcerative pain in external parts; piuciiiug

pain in internal parts. External parts become black

Itcliinfr. lessened or locality changed by

scratching.

Apoplexy more frequent than paralysis . .

In the morning on awaking concussion of the

body, (on falling asleep, startinij up.) Chill lessened after getting out of bed .

Heat general, with exception of feet . . .

Sweat lessened by bodily exertion ....

Thirst only during cold stage — Pulse very

changeable.

Upper left, lower riglit side — Pain piercing outwards.

Ulcerative pain in internal parts; pinching pain in external parts.

Eed parts become white — Rarely over-seusi- tiveness.

Itching, lessened by scratching — Want of irrit- ability predoni.

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Concussions or starting up, on falling asleep.

Chill increased after getting out of bed.

Heat general, with exception of the head.

Sweat increased by exertion.

Th. mostly during heat; during chill generally want of thirst — Pulse sometimes intermitt'sr.

Mood dep?-e.ssed or cheerful — Boldness. . . Depression — Embarrassment — Rarely amor- ousness.

Ailments from hearing bad news, from shame. Ailments from anger or vexation with vehe-

grief, disappointed love or jealousy, and mence.

from vexation with reserved displeasure.

Eruption on lower lip Eruption predom. on upper lip.

Saliva predom. increased Saliva generally diminished.

Apiietite for bread, partic. rye bread . . . Dislike for bread, partic. rye bread.

I)islike for wine and brandy Appetite or dislike for wine and spirituous

Vomit bitter oftener than sour Vomit sour oftener than bitter. [liquors.

Urine too often and copious Urine often, but scanty.

Catamenia too soon and of long duration . . Catam. generally too late & of short duration.

Expectoration seldom ; evening Expectoration not constant ; morning and

during day, less at night.

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

Remission of complaints before midnight . . Aggravation afternoon and before midnight.

Predom. worse in the open air, better in doors. Bett. or worse in the open air (resp. in-duors),

partic. better from warmth of stove, but worse in crowded rooms.

Predom. worse from cold and in cold weather, Better (resp. worse) fr. growing cold & in cold

better from growing warm and in warm air. weather, or fr. growing warm & in warm air.

Worse after perspiring Worse or better after perspiring.

Predom. worse in bed Worse or better in bed.

Better from change of position when lying or Worse or better from change of position.

standing.

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

Predom. worse when opening the eyes ; better Better or worse when opening the eyes and

when closing them. when closing them.

Worse on an empty stomach ; better after Better or worse on an empty stomach (resp.

breakfast. after breakfast).

Better from eructation Better or worse from eructation.

Almost alw. improv. by taking a deep breath. Worse or better when taking a deep breath.

Better from weeping Worse or better from weeping.

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Worse from moving the diseased part , . . Worse or better from moving the part.

Belter or worse from exertion Almost always aggrav. by bodily exertion.

Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.

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

From cold, on expiration, when sitting erect, wh. letting diseased limb hang down, or wh. drawing it up.

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

From warmth, on inspiration, when sitting bent forward, when lifting diseased limb, and when stretch- ing it out, from washing the suffering part with cold water, or moistening it, when rising from a seat, from vinegar and sour things, when swallowing,* and after meals.

« Yet Ignat. has aggrav. when swallowing drink ; Sulph. , on the other band, has aggr. when swallowiDg/utxi & saliva.

Ignatia. Zincum.

Complaints (constriction, &c.) predom. in Complaints (constriction, &c.) predom in

internal parts. external parts.

HfEmorrhages, blood dark — Apoplexy . Hajraorrh, blood light-red — Xo apoplexy.

External parts become black Red parts become white.

Pain in glands, pressing outward .... Pain in glands, inward pressing.

Itching, lessened or locality changed by Itching lessened or locality changeil by

scratching. scratching, or unchanged.

Pulse very changeable; frequent in morn- Pulse sometimes iuterniitting; small and

ing, slower during day and evening. frequent in morning, & slower during day.

Congestion of blood to head Congestion of blood to feet.

Thirst only during chill Often want of thirst during chill.

Chill lessened after meals Chill increased after meals.

Internal chill with external heat predom. . External chill with internal heat predom.

Sweat often confined to upper part of body. Sweat often confined to lower part of body.

Mood anxious; depressed or cheerful — Mood cheerful.

Boldness.

Ailments from shame, reserved grief or dis- Ailments from vexation.

appointed love.

Absent-mindedness — Fancies No fancies.

Eruption on under lip Eruption on upper lip.

Diarrhoea predom Constipation.

Emission of succus prostaticus predom. . Pollutions predom.

Catamenia too soon Catamenia generally too late, less frequently

too soon.

Fluent coryza predom Dry coryza predom.

Expectoration infrequent; partic. in the Expectoration almost constant; partic. in

evening. the morning.

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

IlE>nssiON of complaints before midnight . Aggravation afternoon and evening.

■^'orse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Better or worse when sitting Predom. worse when sitting.

Predom. worse when lying Better or worse when lying.

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

of bed.

Better or worse w4ien assuming an erect Worse from assuming an erect posture.

Position

Better or worse from exertion .... Worse from bodily exertion.

Ailments from Zinc, Coffea, Chamom., Xux Ailments from Baryt.

vomica or Pulsatilla

Worse when swallowing drink Worse when swallowing food.*

Predomin. tvorse — ^ ^''^ — ^ Predomin. belter

Outdoors, before breakfast, from drinking cold water and from cold diet, when swallowing drink and

tjiug cIuUr-s tight.

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

In-doors, after breakfast, after meals, from warm diet, from eructation, from drawing in the belly, from washiniT and moistening the suffering part with cold water, — when swallowing food and loosening the clothes.

* Geaeially butli remedies have improvement of couipUiuCs When swallovring.

lodium.

Hepar s. c.

Upper right, lower loft side Upper left, lower ri^^lit side.

Inclination for open air Aversion to open uir.

Diseases of the periosteum oftener tiuin of Diseases of tlie bones,

the bones.

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

Chill increased in warm room Cliill al)ating in warm room.

Sweat increased when speaking, abating Sweat abating when speaking, increased

when and after getting out of bed. when and after getting out of bed.

Thirst, particularly during sweat .... Thirst predominant, but not constant j most

rare during chill.

Cheerfulness more frequent than dejection — Mood dejected. Mood rarely irritable or peevish ; chang'g.

Phlegma Restlessness and haste— Insanity.

Eyes sunken Eyes protinding.

Optical illusions in briorht colors .... Optical illusions in dark colors.

Coryza fluent oftener than dry. .... Coryza oftener dry than fluent.

Expectoration almost constant; evening; Cough generally dry — Expectoration morn- tasting saltish, sweetish, or putrid. ing and during day; tasting sweetish or

sour.

Vomiting predom. of food Mucous vomit.

Urine pale — Sexual desire strong. . . . Urine dark — Sexual desire weak.

Complaints predom. on wrist Complaints predom. on ankle. ^

EEjnssTON yorenoon and before midnight . "Worse when swallowing food and drink .

Worse when drinking

Better on inspiration, worse on expiration.

"Worse when speaking

Ailments from Mercurius, Arsenic, titrate of Silver, Calcarea.

Remission of complaints afternoon.

"Worse when swallowing food and saliva.

Worse after drinking.

"V\''orse when respiring, particularly when respiring deeply.

Better or worse when speaking.

Ailments from Calcarea or abuse of Metals, Arsenic, Nitric acid. Iodine, or Bella- donna.

Fredomin. vrorse — -^ , -^ — ~. Predomin. belter

In-doore, from wrapping it up, from warmth, warmth of bed, after sweat, and from smoking.

Predomin. better

Predomin. tTOrsc

Oiit-Joors, from uncoverintr, from cold, growing cold, in (dry) cold weather, after getting out of bed, from eructation, on inspiration and deep respiration.

N.B. Over-sensitiveness to pain is often found with Hepar s. c, hardly ever with Iodine.

Left .side, partic. vpperh/f, Imocr right side.

Aversion to open an- — Paralysis.

(Jangra3na hutiiida — Eruptions generally dry.

Itching, lessened by scratching.

Diseases of the bones.

Painless, but generally hot swelling of glands. Pulse ((uick, full, and hard; sometimes inter- mitting.

Heat on lower part of body; sweat above. Chill lessened in warm room, increased after

getting out of bed and after meals. Sleeplessness before midnight.

Mood oftener happy than depressed ; rarely Mood anxious ; serious ; solemn ; sad ; indif- peevish or irritable. ferent; peevish; irritable.

Very rarely fancies Absent-mindedness — Insanity.

Atrophy of brain In children, large head and open sutures.

Optical illusions in bright colors Optical illusions in dark colors.

Saliva predom. increased Saliva generally diminished.

Hunger predominant Generally loss of appetite.

Appetite for meat or spirituous liquors . . Aversion to meat; inclination for or aversion

to spirituous liquors.*

Urine smelling like Ammoniac Urine having sour smell.

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

Expectoration almost constant ; evening . . Expectoration not constant; morning and

during day ; more rare at night.

Complaints predominant in lower part of chest. Complaints predom. in upper part of chest.

Remission forenoon and before midnight . . Remission- afternoon and before midnight.

"Worse in-duors; better oul-doorsf .... Better (resp. worse) iu-doors or out of doors.

AVorse in warm air; better in cold weather . Better (resp. worse) in warm or cold air.

Better when growing cold ; worse when grow- Better (resp. worse) when growing cold or

ing warm. warm.

Worse after sweat Worse or better after sweat.

Almost always aggravated in bed .... Worse or better in bed.

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

Worse when lying on back, better when lying Generally better when lying on back, worse

on side. when lying on side.

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

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

Worse from being touched Worse or better from being touched.

Worse when fastmg ; better after breakfast . Better (resp. worse) on an empty stomach;

predom. worse after breakfast.

Worse when hungry; better after a satisfying Worse after a satisfying meai.

meal.

Improved oftener than aggrav. after meals . Worse after meals.

Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.

Worse from weeping Worse or better from weeping.

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

Predomin. worse

On expiration, from motion, when sitting

Predomin. better

erect, when lyinsj on back, and from pressure.

Predomin. better — ■ — ~" '"^^ — - Predomin. ^Torse

On inspiration, durin? rest, when standing, after lying down, while lyins, partic. on side, when sitting bent forward, after meals, partic. after a satisfying meal, and from sweets.

* 'With immoderate wine-drinkers a disgust for wine sometimes follows the administration of Suiphur (IInhAeiuitiiu) ; in some cases it creates a i irresistable desire for alcoholic drinks even with boya. C.Ug. t Both remedies hare predominant aggravation " when waUdag out-doois."

Ipecacuanha. Antimon. tartar.

Biriht side — TTant of bodily irritability . . Left side — Increased irritability.

Pain pressing outwards — Skin parched . . Pain pressing inwards — Disposition to

sweat.

Apoplexy- Plethora Very rarely apoplexy— Ansemie.

Sleeplessness Somnolence predominant.

pulse very much accelerated, but often im- Pulse quick, full, and strong, sometimes perceptible. trembling ; very much accelerated V)y

every motion ; when the fever abates, it is often slow and imperceptible.

Thirst not constant Thirst only sometimes during heat aud be- tween heat and sweat.

Thirst predom. during chill Want of thirst during chill.

Chill moderated by drinking Chill increased by drinking.

Mood peevish ; irritable Mood despondent — Boldness— Mental dull- ness.

Nausea predominant in stomach, less fre- Nausea in stomach or abdomen, rarely in quently in abdomen. throat.

Yomit bitter oftener than sour .... Yomit predora. sour.

Difficult expiration Short, gasping inspiration, and long, sigh- ing expiration.

Expectoration infrequent Expectoration not constant.

Worse or better on awaking Worse on awaking.

Worse after getting out of bed .... Almost always improved after getting out

of bed.

Worse when stooping Almost always improved when stooping.

GeneraUy better after drinking .... Worse after drinking.

Ailments from Tartar emetic, Ferrum, Cu- Ailments from Baryt. or Sepia. prum. Arsenic, Alumina, Arnica, Cin- chona, Dulcamara, or Opium.

Predomin. \rorse — - — -^i ^^^-~ — — —--. Predomin. belter

In dry weather, after getting oat of bed, when stooping, and on inspiration.

Predomin. better -^ — — '^-^ ■*" ■"---- Predomin ^rorse

In wet weather, when lying and sitting, after drinking, and on inspiration.

N.B.

Apparently in contradiction to the constitutional charaoter of both remedies, tfe find over- sensitiveness to pain less Iretiuently with Autimon. tart, than with Ipecacuanha.

Compare preface.

Ipecacuanha. Nux vomica.

"Want of bodily irritability — L'lrlit Inur. . Inrrcasod irritability — Dark bnir.

Skill and muscles lax — Hiv!inorrhii;;x'.s, bluod Skin and muscles rigid — Jheinorrliagcs,

lifi'lit-rcd. blood dark.

Epilepsy, with loss of consciousnoss . . . Epile|)sy, with full consoiousnoss.

Pulse very much accelerated, but often im- Tulse generally quick, full, and hard; some- perceptible, times intermitlinp: or imperceptible.

Chill lessened out-doors Chill increased out-doors.

Chill lessened after drinking Chill predom. worse after drinking. C.IIg.

Heat increased in-doors Ileat lessened in-doors.

Coldness on upper part of body .... Coldness on lower part of body.

Taciturnity Loquacity — Fear — Malice — Amorous- ness — Absent-mindedness — Fancies — Delirium.

Yery rarely paralysis Paralysis of limbs.

Aversion to bacou Appetite for fatty things.

Jnguinal hernia, easily reduced ....

Inguinal hernia, difficult to rcdnce.

Diarrhoea predoiniuaut ; generally pain- Constipation predominant j when diarrhoea

less. occurs, it is painful

Urine dark Urine generally pale.

Respiration with moist sound Respiration with dry sound.

Expectoration very infrequent j morning Expectoration not constant j from morning

and during day. till evening.

Aggravation from evening till morning .

Remission during day

Although better in-doors, worse when the

room is too warm.

Better after drinking .

Worse from light, partic. candle-light . . Ailments from Alum., Antimon. tart , Fer-

rum, Arnica, or Opium.

Aggravation after midnight, morning and

during day. Remission evening till midnight.* Better in warm room.

Worse or better after drinking.

Worse from light, partic. daylight.

Ailments from Calcarea, Sulphur, Phosphor, Iodine, Plumbum, Graphites, Petroleum, Lachesis, Coffea, Chamoniilla, Pulsatilla, Cocculus, Colchicum, Digitalis, Stramo- nium.

Fredomin. worsf*:

Fredomin. belter

When sitting down, and when lying on side.f

Fredomin. better

Fredomin. worse

■\Vhen lying on back.-f-

* Nnx vomica "fevers" also occur in the "eveniDg," but, as a rule, " not" in the forenoon, when other Nux vomira complaints are predominant.

-f With Nux vomica there is also an aggrav. when lying on aide and improv. when lying on back, but much more seldom than the reverse

Over-sensitiveness* — Crackling in internal

parts. Pinfliing pfiin in internal parts; ulcerative

pain in external parts.

Cutaneons ern])tions humid

Complaints predominant in lower part of

chest, on upper arm, and on shin. Pulse (liil'erent; sometimes frecpicnt in the

morning, slower at night; rarely reversed.

Dreams of water, thieves, ghosts, diseases, or very phantastical.

Insensibility — Xumb sensation — Crackling

of joint.^. Pinching ])ain in external parts; ulcerative

pain in internal ])arts.

Eru])tions generally dry.

Complaints predominant in upper part of

chest, on fore-arm, and on calf of leg. Pulse quick, full, hard ; partic. freipicnt

night and morning; slower during day

and evening. Dreams of fire, vexation, business of the

day, or merry.

Rarely fancies !^^oodc^lang'g; indilTercnt; gentle; serious;

irritaV)le — Insanity — Imbecility.

Solicitude concerning the future ....

Solicitude concerning the present.

C.TIg.

Ailments from grief or fright Ailments from mortification, shame ; less

frequently from anger.

Saliva generally increased Saliva generally diminished.

Urinal sediment red Urinal sediment white oftener than red.

Catamenia of long duration Cataraenia generally of too short duration.

Cough, loose in morning and during day — Expectoration in the morning and during Sputa are swallowed. the day; sometimes also at night.

Remission of complaints during day and Remission afternoon and before midnight.

before midnight.

Worse in cold, better in warm air . . . Better (worse) in cold weather or in warm

air.

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

ing warm.

Predom. better in warm room Worse in crowded room, but better from

warmth of stove.

Worse after perspiring Worse or better after perspiring.

Better or worse from warmth of bed . . Almost always aggrav. by warmth of bed.

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

Better (resp. worse) when stretching out Worse when stretching out diseased limb ;

or wdien drawing up diseased limb. better when drawing it up.

When ri.sing (from stooping posture) almost Aggravated oftener than improved when

always improved. rising.

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

Worse when hungry Worse after a satisfying meal.

Worse after stool Worse or better after stool.

Predomin. ^vorse

Predomin. better

From cold, from warm diet, when alone, when Bitting down, when sitting erect, when lying on unpainful

side, also from external pressnre.

Predomin. better ~~-^ ^^^- — ~^-~- Predomin. ^vorse

Frim warmth, from cold diet, when in company, when sittinir bent forward, when assuming an erect position, when lying on painful side, and from sweets.

* This is not in contradiction to the constitutional want of irritability. Compare preface.

Increased imtability — Pain pressing in- ward. Apoplexy

Eruptions generally humid

Painful ulcers

Puke mall and weak, with violent ebullition

of blood. Thirst during heat, none during chill . .

Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . The pains are spreading to remote parts .

"Want of bodily irritability — Pain pressing outward.

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Eruptions generally dry.

Painless ulcers.

Pulse quick, full, and hard, sometimes inter- mitting.

Thiist appears already before the chill ; is most prominent during hot stage.

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.

The pains are excited by mov'g remote parts.

Peevishness and depression loss frequent Mood serious ; indifferent; changing, gentle

than with Sulph. — Rarely irritability. or irritable.

Neither unconsciousness nor delirium . . Absent-mindedness — Insanity.

Ailments from emotion geuei'ally .... Ailments from shame, mortification, or from

vexation with fright, dread or fear.

Eyes protruding Eyes generally sunken.

Complaints generally on external ear . . Complaints of inner ear predominant.

Subjective putrid smell Objective stench from nose predom.

Nasal secretion thick Nasal secretion predom. watery.

Complaints predominant on upper gum . Complaints predominant on lower gum.

Urine too often and copious ; smelling am- Urine often, but scanty; but sometimes

moniacal. copious ; sour.

Sediment red oftener than white .... Sediment white oftener than red.

Catamenia too soon, profuse, and of long Catamenia generally too late, scanty, and

duration. of short duration.

Expectoration predom., but not constant; Expectoration not constant; morning and

morning and evening. during day, less frequent at night.

Complaints predominant on shin .... Complaints predominant on calf of leg.

rvE>nsPTON forenoon and evening .... Re^hssiox afternoon and before midnight.

Worse from growing cold & in cold weather. Better ( resp. worse } from growing cold and

better from growing warm and in warm in cold weather, or from growing warm

air. and in warm air.

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

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Better after stool Worse or better after stool.

Predomin.

Tvorse ^ — ' "■••*—-. ^^ — — — .

Predomin. belter

From cold, from •ancovering, from motion, when sitting down, and when sitting erect.

Predomin. better

Predomin. worse

From warmth, from wrapping np, dnrin? rest, after lying down, while lying, when standing, when sit- ting bent forward, and after sleep.

if.B. We rarely find the sensation of numbness in sufiFering parts peculiar to Sulph. with Kreosot.

Ltfi side, part. upj>er left, lower right side.

Sensitiveness predum ; sensation of numb- ness only external.

Pinching ]iain in external parts — Eruptions generally dry.

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy.

Pulse quick, full, & hard, partic. accelerated night & morn'g, slower dur'g day & even'g.

Thirst predomin., but not constant ; often appears already before chill.

Chill increased after getting out of bed.

Dejection or cheerfulness — Haughtiness — Mood despondent — Rarely amorousness.

Maliciousness — Miserliness — Distrust.

Ailments from grief or vexation with reserved Ailments from shame or vexation with fright,

displeasure. rarely from anger.

Pupils dilated Pupils contracted.

Complaints predom. in inner angle of eye . Compl. predom. on external angle of eye.

Swelling of under lip predominant . . . Swelling of upper lip predom.

Scentless flatus Fetid flatus.

Catamenia of too long duration .... Catam. ^e??era//j/ of short duration.

"With suppressed Catamenia, milk in breasts.

With suppr. hcemorrhoidal tumors.

C.Hg.

Expectoration almost constant; morning Expector. not constant ; morning and dur-

and evening. ing day, less frequent at night. ^

Sweat around the joints Itch'g, erysipelas or vesicles around thejointa.

Remission /orenoon and after midnight .

Worse during new moun

Worse or better when perspiring ....

Better or worse from Wiirmth of bed . .

Almost always improv. after getting out of

bed.

Worse or better when sitting down . . .

Worse or better when rising from a seat .

Worse from change of posture ....

Better when moving diseased part . .

Worse when looking at anything which

turns. Generally improv. by weeping

Remission afternoon & before midnight.

Worse during full moon.

Worse when perspiring.

Generally aggrav. by warmth of bed.

Worse or better after getting out of bed.

Almost always improv. when sitting down.

AVorse when rising from a seat.

Worse or better from change of posture.

Worse or better when mov'g diseased part.

Worse from looking at running waier and

from looking down in general. Predominant aggrav. by weeping.

Predomin. vrorse ^- — " .^ Predomin. better

When sitting erect, when descending, when letting diseased limb hang down, and from pressure.

Predomin. better

Predomin. worse

When sitting bent forward, when ascending, when lifting diseased limb, from warmth of bed, from

weeping, and needle-work.

N.B.

With Sulph., whose predom. characteristic is want of irritability, we very rarely find the over- sensitiveness of L\copodium to pain.

On the other hand, mere sensitiveness (to touch, etc.) is found with both remedies.

Magnesia carb.

Xf/itside preclora.— Inclination for open air.

Hasmorrhages, blood dark — Neither apo- plexy nor paralysis.

Epilepsy with full consciousness ....

Pulse generally unchanged; only at night somewhat accelerated.

Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover .

One-sided heat, right side — First chill, then heat.

Want of thirst predominant, partic. during heat.

Ulcers, with scanty discharge

Warts become atrophic

Left side — Aversion to open air. Ulcerative pain in internal parts ; pinching

pain in external parts. Compl. predom. on upper eyelids, on lower

gums, in upper part of chest, and on back

part of thigh.

Eruption generally dry.

P. quick, full, hard; but sometimes imperc.

Heat on lower part of body, or general, with

exception of head.

Heat, with inclination to uncover.

Thirst mostly during heat; generally want

of thirst during chill.

Mood sad or joyous ; malicious .... Mood serious, solemn or enthusiastic ; sad;

despondent; gentle. Ailments from vexation with reserved dis- Ailm. from shame, hear'g bad news, or vexa- pleasure. tion with fright, less frequently fr. anger.

Imbecility Insanity more frequent than imbecility.

Secretion of saliva increased Saliva generally diminished.

Urine alkaline ; sediment red . ... Urine sour ; sediment white oftener than red.

Urine too often and generally increased .

Urine often, but scanty ; sometimes copious.

Catamenia of too long duration ....

Catam.

(/e«era//y of short duration.

Nasal secretior thick Nasal secretion watery.

Expectoration ylifrequent ; morning . . . Expector. not constant ; morning and dur- ing day, less frequently at night.

Remission of complaints afternoon . . . Predom. worse in cold weather, better in

warm air.

Generally better in bed*

"Worse when looking at anything white . .

Worse from sneezing

Worse when taking a deep breath . . . Worse (better) when silting erect or bent

forward. Better when bending the body towards the

painful side. Predom. worse when swallowing drink . .

Better on an empty stomach ; worse after breakfast.

Better or worse from coffee

"Worse (better) from cold or warm diet .

Predom. worse after stool

Worse from moving diseased part . . .

Bemission afternoon and before midnight. Generally better in cold weather, worse in

warm nir.

Generally worse in bed.

Worse when looking down.

Worse or better from sneezing.

Worse or better when taking a deep breath.

Predom. better when sitting erect, worse

when sitting bent forward. Worse when bending the body towards the

painful side. Worse or better when swallowing, partic.

worse when swallowing food and saliva. Worse (better) before or after breakfast.

Worse from drinking coffee.

Predom. worse fr. cold, bett. fr. warm diet.

Worse or better after stool.

Worse or better from moving the part.

Predomin. irorse .,-- — -^.^ . ^ Predomin. better

In cold weather, from uncovering, from motion, -when walking, when getting out of bed, from pressure and when drawing up diseased limb, from loosening the clothes.

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

In warm air, from wrapping up, during rest, after lying down, when lying, sitting and standing, when stretcliing out diseased limb, in bed,* during and after sweat, (drinking cold water), and from tying the clothes tight.

* The symptoms of both remedies are aggrav. by warmth of bed.

Natr. mur.

"Rijrht side — "Dark hair — ^[usclcs rip^id . .

Often indicated with old people — Internal inflammations.

Inclination oftener than aversion to open air.

Spasms with full consciousness

Complaints predora. on upper gums and in lower part of chest.

Pulsating in external parts

Scars redden and hurt

Pulse very irro2;ular; sometimes more fre- quent at niffht than during the day.

Contjestion of blood to ears

Chili with thirst — First chill, then heat . .

Heat with aversion to uncover ....

Thirst during fever and when there is none.

Sweat increased when and after getting out

of bed. Awakinp- too late

Thuya.

Jjefl side — Light hair — Afuscles lax.

Often indicated with ciiildreu — External inflammations prcdom.

Aversion to, open air.

Spasms with unconsciousness.

Complaints predom. on lower gum and in upper part of chest.

Pulsating in internal parts.

In scars stinging and digging.

C.

Hg.

Pulse slow and weak in the morning, accel- erated and full in the evening.

Congestion of blood to eyes.

Chill without thirst — First heat, then chill.

Heat with inclination to uncover.

Thirt is wanting during chili, predom. dur- ing heat, not constant during sweat.

Sweat abated when and after getting out of bed.

Awaking too soon.

Talkativeness — Changing mood — Amative- Reserve — Haughtiness — Karely amorous- ness, ncss.

Weak reasoning powers Mental excitability or weakness of reason- ing powers — Rarely unconsciousness — Fancies.

Headache: like a nail driven in, on left side.

Headache: like a nail driven in ,on right

side. C.Hg.

Things appear too large . Things appear too small.

Saliva increased Saliva generally diminished.

Catamenia too late, of long duration, at the Catamenia too soon, at the same time too

same time scanty or profuse. scanty and of short duration.

Cough generally dry ; expectoration in Cough predom. loose ; expectoration par- morning, ticularly in the evening.

Remtsston of complaints afternoon — Ag- gravation partic. morning.

Worse when bending diseased part . . .

Generally better out-doors

Generally better during and after sweat .

Predom. better from tying the clothes tight.

Predom. worse when swallowing drink . .

Ailments from abuse of Cinchona . . . .

Worse when looking at distant things . .

Remission forenoon and before midnight —

Aggravation partic. afternoon and after

midnight. Improv. oftener than aggrav. by bending

diseased part.

Aggrav. oftener than improv. out-doors.

Worse during sweat; better afterwards.

Better from loosening the clothes.

Worse when swallowing saliva.

Ailments from Sulph., Mercur., or Iodine.

Worse when looking at anything which is

near.

Fredomin. wovHe

Predomin. belter

From motion, when walking, when drawin? up diseased limb, from nneovering, from touch, pressure, after stool, and from loosening the clothes.

Fredomin. better

Predomin. ^Torse

During rest, when standing, sittinj, lyine, in bed, when stretching out diseased limb, from wrapping up, when ptrspiring, and from tying the clothes tight.

Nitr. acid.

Left side, particularly upper left, lower

right side.

Ulcerative pain in internal parts.

Haemorrhages, blood dark — Paralysis.

Pulse frequent in the night and morning, slower during day and evening.

Chill increased in bed.

Sweat predominant on back part of body.

Thirst mostly during heat; generally want of thirst during chill.

Sleeplessness before midnight; awaking too late.

Hot spots on the liead A cold spot on the head.

Urine too often and copious Urine often, but scanty; sometimes (after

strong doses) copious.

Catamenia too soon, profuse, and of long

duration.

Expectoration quite infrequent ....

Complaints predominant on upper arm . .

Catamenia generally too late, scanty and

of short duration.

Expectoration not constant.

Complaints predominant on fore-arm.

TvE^nssiON forenoon and before midnight .

Better after perspiring

Worse when lying on painful side, better

when lying on unpainFul side. Better when lying with the head high . .

Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Worse or better after perspiring.

Bijtier (wurse) when lying on painful or

on un painful side. Better when lying with head high or in a

horizontal position. Better or worse from change of posture.

Better from change of posture, (when lying

or standing).

Predom. better after getting out of bed . Better or worse after getting out of bed.

Better on an empty stomach; worse after Worse (better) on an empty stomach or

breakfast. after breakfast.

Worse when swallowing drink .... Worse or better when swallowing, partic.

worse when swallowing food and saliva.

Worse after drinking Worse or better after drinking.

Worse alter stool Wurse or better after stool.

AVorse when taking a deep breath . . A\orse or better when taking a deep breath.

Worse when stooping Worse or better when stooping.

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Worse or better from pressure . . . Predominantly better from pressure.

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

From cold, out-doors, when lying on back, when sitting erect, when letting diseased iimb hang down,

and wheu holding the breath.

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

From warmth, in-doors* when lying on side, when sitting bent forward, when lifting diseased limb,

when riding, aud after sweat.

N.B. Nitrum "very" rarely has the sensation of numbness in suffering parts peculiar to Sulphur. • Both remedies hare aggraration "in a hot room;" Sulphur, has improTement from warmih of stove.

Chill lessened after meals

Left side — TTlceratiTe pain in internal, pinch ing pain in external parts — Piercing pain outwards.

Haemorrhages, blood dark.

Painless eruptions and ulcers.

Pulse frequent, full, and hard; sometimes in- termitting or imperceptible.

Thirst, mostly during heat ; during chill gen- erally want of thirst.

Chill increased after meals.

Excitability — Maliciousness Being wrapt in thought — Mood changing;

gentle ; indifferent ; serious ; peevish.

No memory for what is around or present. .

No memory for what recently transpired.

CHg.

Ailments from (vexation or) fright ....

Ailments from (vexation) mortification, less

frequently from anger or fright.

Neither unconsciousness, delirium, nor fancies.

Unconsciousness, delirium, and fancies.

Imbecility (more freq. than insanity.

CHg.) Insanity more frequent than imbecility.

Pupils dilated — Compl. predum. in inner angle Pu]nls contracted — Complaints predom. in es- of eye. ternul angle of eye.

Hunger predominant . Cenorally loss of appetite.

Desire for beer liesire for or aversion to beer & spirituous

liquors.

Vomit predominantly bilious Vomit sour oftcner than bitter.

Scrotum contracted' Scrotum relaxed. C.Hg.

Expectoration infrequent ; during day . . . Kxiiector. not constant; morning and during

day, less frequently at night.

Remission during day and after midnight . . Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Worse when in company, better when alone . Worse (better) when in company or alone.

AVorse in cold weather, better in warm air . L'etter (worse) in cold weather or in warm air.

Predom. worse when growing cold, better Better (worse) when growing cold or warm.

when growing warm.

AVorse after perspiring TT'orse or better after perspiring.

Worse out-doors, better in-doors Predom. better out-doors ; worse particularly

in hot, crowded rooms.*

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

Better or worse from touch Predom. worse from touch.

Better (worse) when stretching out diseased Predom. worse when stretching out diseased

part, or when drawing it up. part, better when drawing it up.

Better when sitting down Bttttr or worse when sitting down.

AVorse when stooping, better when rising . Worse or better when stooping k when rising.

Worse from change of posture (when lying or Worse or better from change of posture.

standing).

Worse when looking up Worse looking down, partic. at runn'g water.

Worse when swallowing Worse or better when swallowing.

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

after breakfast. breakfast.

Tl'orse 07- better after meals Worse after meals.

AVorse after drinking . . TT orse or better after drinking.

AVorse after stool AVorse or better after stool.

Predomin. worse

Predomin. better

From cold, out-doors, from motion, when walking.

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

I'rom warmth, in-doors,* dur'g rest, after lying down, when lying & sitt'g, & when lying after stoop'g.

N.B. Sulph. rarely has the over-sensitiveness of Petrol, to pain ; the latter rarely has sensation of numb- ness in suffering parts.

* Both remedies have improv. of symptoms "from warmth of stove."

Eed parts become white — Pinching pain in

external parts. Compl. predom. on upper eyelids, in external

angle of eye, in inner ear. in upper part of

chest, in hollow of elbow, on patella, on inner

side of thigh, and on the calf.

Paralysis often of both sides.

Pulse quick, full, and hard.

Internal chill, with external heat.

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.

Hot hands and cold feet.

Thirst predom., but not constant.

Insensibility of disposition — Mood rarely Sensitive disposition — Mood changing.

irritable.

Ailments from disappointed love or jealousy.

Ailments from vexation with fright or fear;

from grief, shame, or vexation with reserved less frequently from anger.

displeasure.

Faculty of thinking is weak in the morning .

Faculty of thinking is weak in the evening —

Rarely unconsciousness.

Imbecility Insanity more frequent than imbecility.

Hair too greasy, like flax; easily turns grey . Hair too dry.

Pupils generally dilated Pupils generally contracted.

Eruption on lower lip Eruption on upper lip.

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

liquors.

Appetite for milk — Nausea in throat . . .

Aversion to milk — Nausea in stomach.

Urine too often and copious ; less frequently Urine often, but scanty ; copious only after

scanty. large doses.

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

Expectoration almost constant ; morning . . Expector. not constant; morning and during

day, less frecjuently at nigbt.

Remission hrfore midnight .

Worse in cold weather, better in warm air Worse (better) from cold or from warmth .

Predom. worse on expiration

Worse when looking into the light . . . Worse in warm rooms

Worse when assuming an erect position and

after sweat. Generally better from change of posture

(lying or standing).

Better when moving diseased part ....

Better on an empty stomach, worse after

breakfast.

Predom. better when eating

Worse after stool

Remission' before midnight, but much less im- portant than the remission of Phosph. acid, symptoms.

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

Predom. better from cold, worse from warmth.

Predom. worse on inspiration.

W. when look'g down, partic. at runn'g water.

Better from warmth of stove ; but worse in hot, crowded rooms.

Worse or better when assuming an erect po- sition and after sweat.

Generally worse from change of posture.

Worse or better when moving diseased part. Worse (better) on an emyty stomach or after

breakfast.

Worse or better when eating.

Worse or better after stool.

Predomin. ^rorse

Predomin. better

In dry weather, from uncovering, when getting out of bed, when sitting erect, when letting diseased

limb hang down, and from warm diet.

Predomin. better — ■~- ^'^- — ^ Predomin. ^vorf^e

In wet weather, from wrapping up,* when sitting bent forward, when lifting diseased limb, from cold diet, I when swallowing, and from chanuie of posture (when lying or standing^

* Both remedies have predom. aggrav. from warmth of bed.

f Both remedies have aggrav. of symijtoms frum driukiug cold water.

Jtight side — Increased irritaVjility — Inclina- tion for open air — Pinching pain in internal parts.

Painful eruptions — Itching, aggrav. or uu- chanaod l>y scratching.

Apoplexy more freiniciit than paralysis . .

Complaints prcdoni. on inner angle of eye or inner side of gums, in lower part of chest, and on upper arm.

Pulse frequent, small, and weak ; partic. fre- quent evenings, slow mnrniiigs.

Heat on sufleriug part — Heat on upper part of body.

"Want of thirst predom

Heat lessened by washing

Sweat lessened when walkine out-doors . .

Left side— Want of bodily irritability— Aver- sion to open air — Pinching pain in' external parts.

Painless eruptions — Itching, predom. relieved by scratching.

Paralysis more frequent than apople,xy.

Complaints predom. on external angle of eye, on outer side of gums, in upper part of chest, and on fore-arm

Pulse frequent, full, and hard, partic. frequent niirht and morn'g. slower dur. day k eveii'g.

Coldu. on suffering part — Heat on lower part of body, or general, with exception of head.

Thirst predom.. but not constant.

Heat increased by washing.

Sweat increased when walking out-doors.

Satiety of life with fear of death — Boldness — Satiety of life, with longing for death — Em- Avarice — Distrust. barrassmeiit — Mood serious, solemn.

Optical illusions in bright colors Optical illusions in dark colors.

Swellintr of lower lip predom Swelling of upper lip predom.

Generally increased secret, of saliva & hunger. Gen. dimin. secret, of saliva & loss of appetite.

Desire for beer and spirituous liquors . . . Desire for or aversion to beer <fe spirit, liquors.

Nausea in throat, stomach or abdomen . . . Nausea in stomach, less frequently in throat.

Tomit bitter oftener than sour Yomit sour oftener than bitter.

Urine not often and scanty; smells like Am- Urine often, but scanty, sometimes copious;

moniae; red sediment. sour; sediment white oftener than red.

During suppress, menstruation milk in breasts. Dnrin? suppressed menstruation hemorrhoidal

Milk mostly increased Milk diminished. [tumors. C.Hg.

Expectoration predom. (not constant) morn- Expectoration not constant; morning and dur- ing and during day. ingday; less frequently at night.

Remission from midnight till noon .... Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Worse when looking up AVorse when look'g down, part, at runn. water.

Worse when sneezing; better from weeping . 'Worse or better from sneezing or weeping.

Worse when closing, better opening the eyes. Better (worse) when closing or opening eyes.

Pred. worse after sleep, and pred. better after Worse after sleep ; better getting out of "bed. getting out of bed.*

Worse from touch Worse or better from touch.

Mostly better from tying the clothes tight; Worse from tyin.ir the clothes tight; better

worse from loosening them. from loosening them.

Worse on empty stomach, better after breakf. Better on empty stomach, worse after breakf.

Nearly always aggrav. when eating .... Better or worse when eating.

Worse or better after meals Worse after meals.

Better from vegetable diet ; worse from meat. Worse from vegetables or from meat.

Worse or better from eructation Nearly always improv. by eructation.

Worse when growing warm and in warm air ; Worse (better) when growing warm k in warm

belter when growing cold k in cold weather. air, or when growing cold k in cold weather.

Predomin. iTorse

Fredomin. better

From warmth of stove,t from warm diet, from eructation, in extended posture, when lyin;; on unpainfol side, when drawintr up diseased limb or letting it hang down, from loosening the clothes, on expira- tion, and from scratching.

Predomin. better

Predomin. ^vorse

From cnid diet and from drinking cold water, from acids, from vegetable diet, in contracted posture, when lying on painful side, when stretehinir out or liftiuir diseased limb, /rom iijing theclolti'S tii/fit, on inspiration, from washing and moistening the sutfering part, fr. bodily exertion, running, <J:c.

K.B. Sulph. generally lacks the over-sensitiveness of Pulsat. to pain, but not the sensitiveness to touch.

• " Almost always improved when sitting down, and worse when rising from a seat ; hetter afterwards," characterizes the Snlph.;

Pals, has aUo the opposite ; moving diseased pari is pred. aggravating in Sulph., pred.

Improving in Puis. ■f Both remedies have aggrav.

"in croioded rooms."

Right side — Cutting pain in external parts —

Hsmorrhages. blood pale. Eruptions generally humid — Skin disposed to

harden.

Itching around the joints

Sweat on suffering side

Pulse predominantly soft and weak ....

Chill or heat on upper part of body . . .

Sweat sometimes general, with exception of

the head. Sweat sometimes only on front part of body .

Chill predom. right side

Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . .

Lrft side — Cutting pain in internal parts —

Ha-morrhages, blood dark. Eruptions generally dry — Skin inclines to

chafe.

C.

Hg.

Itohg, erysipelas or vesicles around the joints.

Coldness on diseased part.

Pulse predom. hard and full.

Sweat on upper part of body.

Heat sometimes general, with exception of

the head.

Sweat sometimes only on back part of body.

Chill predom. left side.

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.

Rarely peevishness— Rarely mania . .

Pupils dilated — Stye on lower lid .

Saliva predominantly increased . . .

Sensation as if the teeth were drawn in Pislike for wine — Appetite for beer .

Urine too often and copious — Sediment white Catamcnia too soon and profuse and of long

duration — During suppressed menstruation

milk in the breasts.

C.Hg

Milk generally

increased. Nasal secretion thick — Expectoration, partic.

in the morning. Frequent compl. in lower part of chest and

on top of foot.

Mood changing; irritable; solemn — Insanity.

I'upils contracted — Stye on upper lid.

C.Hg.

Saliva generally diminished.

As if the teeth were pulled out.

C.Hg.

Appetite or disl. for beer & spirituous liquors.

Urine often, but scanty — S. white or reddish.

Catamenia generally too late, scanty, and of

short duration — During suppressed menstrn-

ation ha'morrhoidal tumors..

C.Hg

Milk

diminished. Nasal secretion watery — Expector. morning

and during day. less frequently at night. Compl. predom. in upper part of chest and on

sole of foot.

Rkmtssiox of complaints during day . . .

AVorse during increase of moon

Predom. worse from growing cold and in cold

weather ; better when growing warm and in

warm air. Worse in the open air, better in-doors . . .

Better after perspiring

Generally better in bed & from warmth of bed.

AV'orse when Iving on back, better Avhen Iviufr on side.

Worse or better when getting out of bed, when rising from a seat, and afterwards.

AVorse or better when sitting down ....

Worse when rising from stooping, from change of posture, when lying or stand'g, from sneez- ing, when tak'g a deep breath, k from touch.

Bttter or worse when moving diseased part .

Petter when bending the head backwards . .

Worse when hungry, on an empty stomach ; better after breakfast; worse or better after meals ; better or worse after stool.

Rkmtsstox afternoon and before midnight.

AVorse during full moon and in sultry air.

Better (worse) when growing cold and in cold

weather, or when growing warm and in warm

air. Better in the open air, worse in-doors (partic.

in crowded rooms*).

Worse or better after perspiring.

Generally worse in bed <k from warmth of bed.

Generally better when lying on back, worse

when lying on side. Better when getting out of bed ; worse when

rising from a seat, afterwards better.

Predom. better when sitting down.

Worse or better when rising, from change of

posture, when sneezing, when taking a deep

breath, and from touch.

Worse or better when moving the part.

AVorse or bett. wh. bend'g the head backwards.

AV'orse after a satisfying meal ; better (worse)

on an empty stomach or after breakfast;

worse after meals ; worse or bett. after stool.

Predomin. ^vor!«e ^ "^ '^^ .. — -^ Predomin. better

In the open air, from cold, from uncoverinsr. in extended posture, when lyin? on back or when lying on unpaiulul side, when drawing up diseased limb, and from eructation.

Predomin. better — ■*- ^^- — — --^ Predomin. ^Tor<«e

In-doors,* from warmth and from warmth of bed, from wrapping up. in contracted posture, when Iving on side, paitic. when lying on painful side, when stretching out diseased limb, & after pei-spirinir.

* The symptoms of both remedies are improv. by heat of stove.

Upper ri|rht, lower left side — Pincbing pain Upper left, lower right side — Pinching pain in

in internal parts. external parts.

In periosteum burning pains or as if bruised; In bones a cold sensation or a tingling, tickling,

in bruises and after concussions; in bones throbbing, or boring pain; as if the flesh

as if broken, or a gnawing, digging, era was beaten off — Fragility — Necrosis.* CHg.

tensive, pressing, piercing pain.

Cutaneous eruptions humid Eruptions generally dry.

Copious discharge of ulcers Ulcers, sometimes scanty discharge. C.Hg.

A large, painful wart, with a broad basis inside Small or hard and horny warts, with burning,

on the third finger of right hand; obliterates, throbbing, shooting pain. C.Bg.

peels off, and disappears, 15c. B.Fincke.

Compl. generally on lower eyelids, in inner Compl. generally on upper eyelids, in external

angle of eye, on external ear, on upper gum, angle of eye, in inner ear, on lower gum, and

and on upper arm. on fore-arm.

Pulse unchanged; somewhat accelerated only Pulse generally hard and accelerated; some-

during heat. times intermitting or imperceptible.

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

Thirst commonly wanting only during heat . Most thirst during heat; generally want of

thirst during chill.

Inclination to put the tongue between the Sensation of quivering on the tongue. C.Hg.

molar teeth.

Urine too seldom and scanty Urine often, but scanty ; increased only after

strong doses.

Expectoration nearly constant; evening . . E.xpector. not constant; morning and during

day, less frecjuently at night.

In the wrist lameness or as if sprained ; sore- In the wrists weariness, cutting pain, rhagades,

ness and lame feeling, or rheumatic stiffness stiffness ; worse fr. slight mot'n ; better after

after luxations ; stitches in wet cold weather. exertions; worse during rest, at night. C.Hg.

Lameness of the knee Swell'g of the knee, inflanim., white, weakness,

tension, when walk'g, going up stairs. C.Hg.

Sublocation of the ankle-joint Spraining the back. C.Hg.

AoGRATATioN aftcmoon Rkmission afternoon & before midnight.

'V\"orse from growing cold and in cold weather, Better (worse) from growing cold & in cold

better when growing warm and in warm air. weather, or when grow'g warm & in warm air.

Predom. worse in the open air, better in-doors. Generally better in the open air ; worse

(partic. in crowded) rooms. f

Worse when looking into the distance . . . Worse when looking down.

"Worse in bed and from change of posture . TTo?-se or bett. in bed & fr. change of posture.

Better after sufficient sleep, but worse on Worse after sleep.

awaking when roused from sleep.

Predom. better after getting out of bed . . Better or worse after getting out of bed.

Generally better when standing Worse when standing any length of time, but

better when standing still after motion.

Worse when moving diseased part, from touch, Worse or better when moving the part, from

and when stooping. touch, etc.

Worse when eating and after stool .... Worse or better when eating and after stool.

Worse after passing urine Worse or better after passing urine.

Predomin. -«vorse ■"— ^^ "• — ~- Predomin. better

In tlie open air, from cold, when getting out of bed, on expiration, after expectoration, from borin? in the ear & nose with the finger, wlien lett'g diseased limb hang down, when descend'g, & fr. pressure.

Predomin. better

Predomin. "worse

In-doors, from warmth, after sleep, on inspiration, when lifting diseased limb, when ascend'g, & when

standino;.

* Both Ruta and Sulphur, have a sore pain in bones or as if laced together and constricted or boring ; either of them may be indicated after fractures, if healing too slowly, ia osteitis, exostoses, maUcie, curvatures, caries, and paruc. after abuse of Mercury.

■(• Sulphur, has improv. of symptoms from warmth of stove.

Ulcerative pain in oxtoriial parts — Piiicliing

pain in internal parts. Over-sonsitiveuess — Apnploxy ....

Paintnl eruptions and uleers

Itching, aggrav. by scratching ....

Sweat on diseased part

Sweat, somet. general, with exception of head Chill lessened after getting out of bed . . Thirstlessuess ; during chill generally thirst

Irritable mood — No delirium

Far-sightedness — Stye on lower lid . . .

Putrid subjective odor predoin

Swelling or eruption on under lip prcdom.

Sensation of weight in teeth

Pesire for spirituous liquors

Predoni. bitter vomit

Tatam. of too long durat'n & gcner'ly profuse Expectoration predoni., but not constant ; i loosened, part, niglit & morn.; is swallowed Complaints prcdom. on tip of elbow . .

Remission of complaints in the afternoon .

Worse during new moon and wlien idle

Better or worse from exertion ....

Aim. alw. iniprov. wh. moving diseased part.f

Almost always aggrav. by the touch . .

Worse when stooping, almost always improv when rising.

Worse when growing cold ; better when grow- ing warm.

Worse after sweat

Better or worse from warmth of bed . . .

Predom. worse lying on back ; better on side.

Better when turning in bed

Better after sufficient sleep ; worse when roused from insufficient sleep.

Better or worse getting out of bed . . . ,

Better or worse when rising from a seat

Predom. worse ou an empty stomach; better after breakfast.

Worse wh. eating; worse or hett aftenoards.

Predom. worse after stool and urinating . ,

Worse when looking up or ovar a large sur- face.

Worse when sneezing

TJlcorafive pain in internal, pinching pain in

external parts.

Insensibility — Very rarely apoplexy.

Painless eruptions and ulcers.

Itching, predom. lessened by scratching.

Coldness on diseased part.

Heat, often general, with exception of head.

Chill increased after getting out of bed.

Thir.'^t, mostly during hot stage; during the

cold stage generally thirstless.

M. changing; gentle or irritable — Pelirium.

Short-sightedn. pred

Stye on upp. lid.

C.ilg.

Objective stench from nose predom.

Swelling or eruption on upper lip predom.

Sensation of looseness in the teeth.

C.Hg.

Desire or dislike for beer <fe spirituous liquors.

Vomit sour oftener than bitter.

Cat. generally of too short duration & scanty.

Expector. not constant ; morning and during

day. less fretpiently at night. Complaints predom. on patella.

Rrmission afternoon and before midnight, AV'orse during full moon <fe when overhurried.* Predom. worse from bodily exertion.

Worse or better when moving diseased part.

Worse or better from the touch.

Better or worse when stooping ; worse or bet- ter when rising.

Better (worse) when growing cold or warm.

Worse or better after sweat.

Predom. worse from warmth of bed.

Generally better lying on back, worse on side.

Worse or better when turning in bed.

Worse after sleep.

Better when getting out of bed.

Worse when rising from a seat.

Better (worse) on an empty stomach or after

breakfast, Bett. or worse wh. eating; worse afterwards.

Worse or better after stool or urinating.

Worse when looking down, partic. at running

water. Worse or better from sneezing.

Predomin. irorse

Predomin. better

In dry weather, from cold, from uncovering, when lyiu": on back or on unpainful side, from scratching, from pressure, "on expiration," from warm diet, from eructation.

Predomin. better

Predomin. ivorse

In wet weather, from warmth, from wrapping: up, when lyin? on side, partic. on painful side ; from warmth of bed, after sleep, wlien turnin>^ in bed, "on inspiration," from drinking cold water and from cold diet generally, from smoking, when rising from stooping, when moving diseased part, from bodily exertion.

N,B.

Sulph, rarely has the over-sensitiveness of ?epia to pain ; the latter rarely the sensation of numb- ness in sufi'erini;' parts peculiar to Sulph

Both remedies have mere sensitiveness to touch.

* The oomplaiDts, whea idle (Sepia) and from being overhurried (Sulphur), are only different expressions of the same impatient mental state.

t Pains in thigh driving out of bed and to walk about "without relief" in Sepia, "with relief" in Sulphur (and .Arsenic). C.Hg.

Silicea.

BigM side, partic. upper right, lower left side.

Over-sensitiveness — Increased bodily irrita- bility.

Painful eruptions, ulcers, or swelling of glands.

Cures wens or other tumors by suppuration .

Itching, aggrav. or unchanged by scratching.

Sleeplessness prevalent after midnight . . .

Dreams of water, thieves, ghosts, business, diseases, or historical.

Pulse irregular ; generally quick, hard, & small.

Heat or sweat, with aversion to uncover . . Apoplexy

Left side, partic. upper left, lower right side.

Insensibility or sensation of numbness — Want of bodily irritability.

Painless eruptions, ulcers, or swcll'g of glands.

Generally causes atrophy of warts.

Itching, lessened by scratching.

Sleeplessness preval. before midnight.

Dreams of fire, misfortunes, also merry, men- tally exerting dreams, etc.

Pulse quick, hard, and full; somietimes inter- mitting or imperceptible.

Heat or sweat, with inclination to uncover.

Very rarely apoplexy.

Amorousness

Faculty to think, weak ; improved in the even- ing.

Compl. generally in inner angle of eye, on ex- ternal ear, and in lower part of chest.

Far-sightedness — Saliva predom. increased .

Bitter vomit — Bellyache better after stool .

Urinal sediment yellow or red . . . . . .

Catamenia generally of too long duration . . Expectoration almost constant ; during day .

Changing mood.

Faculty to think, weak, partic. in the evening;

better in the morning. Compl. generally in external angle of eye, in

inner ear, and in upper part of chest.

Short-sightedn

Saliva generally diminished.

Vomit sour oftener than bitter — Bellyache

after stool.

Urinal sediment white or red.

Catamenia generally of too short duration.

Expector. not constant; morning and during

day, less frequently at night.

Remission of complaints before midnight . . Ailments from Sulphur, or Mercurius . . .

Worse when idle

Worse when alone, better when in company .

W^orse when growing cold and in cold weather, better when growing warm and in warm air.

Worse in the open air, better in-doors.

Worse after sweat

Worse during full or new moon

Predom. worse when lying on back, better

when lying on side. Worse from change of posture when lying or

standing.

Worse when stooping, better when rising . .

Worse when looking up

Worse from weeping, also after drinking . .

Better on an empty stomach ,worse after break- fast.

Better (worse) when opening or when closing the mouth.

Worse or better from exertion

. Worse when taking a deep breath .... Worse from the touch

Remission afternoon and before midnight.

Ailm. from Mercurius & other metals.

Nitric.

acid..

Iodine, Sepia, Cinchona, Rhus.

Worse from being over-hurried.

Generally heit. when alone, worse in company.

Better (worse) when growing cold and in cold

weather, or when grow'g warm & in warm air. Generally better in the open air, worse in-doors

(partic. in crowded rooms*).

Worse or better after sweat.

Worse during full moon.

Genralj better when lying on back, worse

when lying on side. Worse or better from change of posture.

Worse or better when stooping & when rising. Worse when looking down, partic. at running

water.

Worse or better fr. weep'g, also after drink'g.

W^orse (better) on an empty stomach or after

breakfast. Worse when opening, better when closing the

Mouth

Almost always worse from bodily exertion,

running, etc.

Worse or better when taking a deep breath.

Worse or better from the touch.

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

In dry weather, in the open air, from cold, from uncoverino:, when alone, when lying on back, when getl'g out of bed, when resting the diseased limb on something, from pressure, and from rubb'g and scratching.

Predomin. better _-— ^ — ■ -^'^ — ' "" ^ Predomin. vrorse

In wet weather, in-doors,* from warmth, from wrapping up, in company, when lying on side, from warmth of bed, and when rising from stooping.

* Botli remedies have improv. of complaints from warmth of stove.

"Want of bodily irritability — Aversion to tbe

open air.

Paralysis more frequent than apoplexy .

Paralysis generally of both sides (& painless)

Painless cutaneous eruptions

Eruption general, with exception of the face Sleeplessness, partic. before midnight . .

Chill abated in a warm room

Thirst rare during chill, mostly during heat

Thuya.

PiDcting pain in external parts, sensitiveness in internal or external parts.*

Pain is sometimes excited by moving distant parts.

Dry skin .

Itching, erysipelas or vesicles around the joints.

Hot, but generally painless swelling of the glands.

Pulse accelerated, full, and hard ; partic. fre- quent nirjiM and morning, during the day & evening slower, sometimes intermitting or imperceptible.

Pulse affected mostly by beer, next by alcohol, least by coffee.

Sweat increased when walking in the open air.

Heat often general, with exception of the head ; sweat sometimes only on the parts which itch.

Awaking too late

Pinching pain or sensation of numbness in in- ternaf parts, sensitiveness in external parts. Pain often spreads to most distant parts.

Greasy skin.

Oedema around the joints.

Cold, painless swelling of the glands.

Pulse slow & weak in the morn'g, accelerated and full in the evening.

Pulse affected mostly by wine, next by tea or beer. CH?.

Sweat lessened when walking in the open air.

Sweat often general, with exception of head ; sometimes only on the inner surfaces of tho limbs.

AwakiuEC too soon.

Changing mood — Gentleness Haughtiness.

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

Eyes generally sunken Eyes protruding.

Styes on upper lid Styes on lower lid. C.Hg.

Toniit sour oftener than bitter Bitter vomit predominant.

Urine often, but scanty; copious only after Urine too often and copious.

massive doses.

Sediment tvhite or red. Urinal sediment red.

Cataraenia generally too late Catamenia predominantly too soon.

Expectoration not constant; morning and dur- Expectoration nearly constant; evening.

ing day, less frequently at night.

Complaints generally on sole of foot . . . Complaints predom. on top of foot.

PtEMissioN afternoon and before midnight . . Remissiox forenoon and before midnight.

Ailments from metals, Nitric, acid., ludine . Ailments from abuse of Mercury.

AVorse in the sunshine Worse in the moon-light.

AYorse when looking at running water . . . "Worse when looking at moving objects.

Worse when looking down Worse when looking up, sideways or down- wards.

Generally better in the open air, worse in- Predominantly worse in the open air, better

doors, partic. in crowded rooms ; better from iu-doors, but worse from warmth of stove.

warmth of stove.

Worse or better after perspiring Better after perspiring.

W^orse after sleep " TVo rse or better after sleeping.

Worse or better from touch Better or worse from touch.

Better or worse when stooping Worse when stooping.

Worse or better after stool Predom. better after stool.

Worse or better after passing urine . . . Worse after passing urine.

Worse or better when bendmg back the head. Better when bending back the head.

Generally worse when lying on side, better G^e«e?-a//!/ better when lying on the side, worse

when lying on back. when lying on the back.

Predomin. nvorse

Predomin. better

In-doors, after perspiring, when lifting diseased limb, when bending the suffering part, panic, when bendmg it backwards, Irom touch, from drinking cold water, and from cold diet generally.

Predomin. better

Predomin. 'wori^e

Id the open air, but also from warmth of stove, when letting diseased limb hang down or when resting it on something, when gttung out of bed, and from warm diet.

* Sulphur has seusitiTeuess as well as seosacion of nambuess " in external parts."

Valeriana.

Want of bodily irritability — Rending pain

downwards.

Paiidess eruptions

Complaints fronerally on upjier lip, in upper

part of chest, on fore-arm, and on back

and inner surface of the thi^^h. Pulse sometimes intermitt'i,' or im])erceptible,

crenerally frequent, full, and hard.

Chill, cold shudders, or heat, ascending. .

Internal chill, with external heat predom. .

Faiutiu'T duriuj; the hot or swcatiu"; stajre .

Increased irritaijility — Rending pain np-

vvards.

Painful eruptions.

Complaints generally on lower lip, in lower

part of chest, on up|)er arm, and on front

and outer surface of thi;rh. Pulse various, in treneral much more irregular

than with Sulphur.

Chill, cold shudders, or heat, descending.

External chill, with internal heat.

Faintinji durin;? the cold stage.

C.Hg.

"Wrapt in tlionght — Mood gentle ; pre- dominantly sad & despondent ; an.xious; indillerent; peevish; serious and solemn.

Difficult comprehension — Mental dullness — A b^eut-miudedness.

Insanity

Dim-sightedness — Optical illusions in dark colors.

Nausea in stomach, less frequently in throat.

Urine too often, but scanty; increased only

after massive do^^es. Cough with or without expectoration . ,

Being beside one's self — Cheerfulness.

Easy comprehension — Ecstasies — Rarely

delirium.

Insanity not yet ol)served.

Clear-sightedness — Optical illus'ns in bright

colors. Nausea in throat, less frequently in stomach

or abdomen. Urine too often and copious.

Cough not yet observed.

Remission afternoon and before midnight . Generally worse in-doors, (particularly in

crowded rooras^i ; better in the open air,

but also better from warmth of stove. TTo/'.^p or better when mov'g diseased part,

from change of posit'n, & after perspir'g.

Worse or better from touch

Worse or better when bending the head

back, when taking a deep breath, and

after stool. Better (worse) on an empty stomach or

after breakfast. Worse after eating

Remission after midnight.

Better in-doors ; worse in the open air.

Better when moving diseased part, from change of position, and after perspiring.

Worse from touch.

Worse when bending the head })ack, when taking a deep breath, and after stool.

Predom. worse on an empty stomach j better

after breakfast. Better or worse after eating.

Predomin. i;vorse

Predomin. better

In-doors, from light, after perspirinsr, when moving diseased part, from change of position when lying or standing, when lifting the sufiering limb, and when rising from a seat.

Predomin. better

Predomin. ^vorse

In the open air, in the dark, from pressure, when resting on diseased limb or when letting it hang down, when getting out of bed, and wheu silling down.

N.B.

We very rarely find the over-sensitiveness of Valeriana to pain with "ulphnr. Valeriana, on the other hand, lacks the sensaiiou of numbness in suUeriug parte peculiar lo Sulphur.

Left ?i'le — Want of bodily irritability . .

Pinchinir jiain predom. in external parts .

Painless eruptions and ulcers, soniotinies

with proud flesh. Pulse predominantly accelerated, full, and

hard, particularly night and morning.

Chill ascending

Chill increased after getting out of bed . . Ileat on lower part of body

Drinking beer lessens the fever; coffee ac- celerates the pulse. Thirst most rare during chill

Thuya.

Argent, nitr.

^ruscles ri{?id— Pain pressinj? inward.

Coinjilaiiits predom. in internal parts.

Iiisensiltiiity (nnniljiiessj of external parts.

^fuscles lax — Piiin pressintr ontwnnl Complaints predom. in external parts Sensitiveness of external, insensibility of in ternal parts.

Apoplexy Apoj)lcxy not yet observed.

Heat, with inclination to nncover . . . .

Heat, with aversion to uncover.* Thirst is wanting only during chill . . .

Thirsllessness predom.

Fear of loss of reason — Mood serious; Fear of apoplexy — CTTypochondricnl and haughty — Absent-minded dreaminess — gloomy mood — Apathy, with great weak- Insanity, ness).

Pupils generally contracted Pupils unequal ; light does not act on ihem.

Short-sightedness . Far-sightedness.

Urine increased Secretion of urine diminished.

Sexual desire increased oftener than de- Sexual desire too weak, creased.

After drinking cold water: panting for After drinking : cannot bear the handker-

br<^ath, with palpitation, hiccoughing, chief coming near the nose, it threatens

and prostration. to suffocate feven in cholera). C.Hg.

Expectoration quite constant Expectoration quite rare.

Aggravation after midnight and morn- ing, as well as afternoon and evening.

Generally worse in the open air, better in- doors.

Generally better from cold ; worse from warmth.

Predom. worse from washing and moisten- ing.

Worse or better after sleep ....

Worse (better) when opening or when clos- ing the eyes.

Better or worse after getting out of bed .

Better or worse when moving diseased part.

Predom. worse when stretching out diseased limb ; better when drawing it up.

Better or worse from sneezing

Worse or better when taking a deep breath.

Worse after meals ...... . .

Predom. worse from spirituous liquors . .

Worse from light ; better in the dark . .

Aggravation after midnight, morning and afternoon.

Generally better in the open air, worse in- doors, f

Predom. better from warmth,f worse from cold.

Better from washing or bathing with cold water.

Worse on awaking from sleep.

Better when opening, worse when closing the eyes.

Worse after getting out of bed.

Worse when moving the part.

Better (worse) when stretching out the limb or when drawing it up.

Worse when sneezing.

Worse when taking a deep breath.

Worse or better after meals.

Better from drinking wine.

Better (worse) from light or in the dark.

Predomin. vrorse

Predomin, better

In the open air, from warmth, durine: rest, when standing and lyinsr, from washinsr and moistening with cold water, when letting diseased limb hang down, from warm diet, from spirituuus liquors^ and from acids.

Predomin. better

Predomin. vror§e

In-doors, from cold, from motion, when walking:, when liftins: diseased limb, from cold diet, partic. drinking cold water, from eructation, from touch, and from rubbing and scratching.

* This refers to the sensation of the skin ; in re-'ard to respiration, on the other hand, Argent, nitr. favors oncoveriug, •f Both remedies have aggravaUon predominaat in "hot rooms" and from "warmth of bed."

Thuya. Arsenic.

Left side— Plethora— Muscles lax ... . Eifrht side— Anaemia— Muscles rigid.

Complaints (gnawing, tension, heaviness, &c.) Complaints (gnawing, tension, heaviness, Sr.r.)

in external parts. in internal parts.

Sensitiveaess of skin predom. also in external Insensibility of internal parts predom. parts.

Apoplexy— Paralysis, partic. after spasms . No apoplexy — Paralysis of limbs that before

were painful, sometimes oedematic.

Oedema around the joints Erysipelas around the joints.

Swelling of the extreme phalangios of the General emaciation, partic. atrophy of the ex- fingers, even with general emaciation. treme phalangies of the fingers.

"Warts on the finger-tips Tesicles filled with blood on the tips of the

fingers ; ulcers, with crusts under the nails.

Stinging and digsring in the scars ....

Burning in scars.

C.Hg.

Itching, improved by scratching Itching, aggrav. by scratching.

Pulse "quick and full in the evening, slow and Pulse quick in the morning, slow in the even- weak in the morning. ing ; irregular.

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

Sweat often disappears on awaking .... Sw. sometimes disappears when fallii-g asleep

and sometimes on awaking.

First heat, then chill First chill, then heat.

Heat in the forenoon, chilliness in the aflern. Chill during day, sweat at night.

Clonic spasms during the heat or sweat , . Clonic spasms during the chiil.

Inclinat. for solitude— Taciturnity— Hanghti- Fear of solitude — Loquacity — Malice —

ness — Absent-mindedness — Dreaminess — Avarice — Delirium.

Earely delirium.

Costiveness predom Diarrhoea predom.

Urine too often and copious Urine scanty (with diarrhoea) nr copious.

Catamenia too scanty and of short duration . Catamenia too profuse and of lontr duration.

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

Complaints predom, on instep Complaints predom, on sole of foot.

Rrmission /orenoon and before midnight Ailments from abuse of Mercurius . .

Complaints of tea-drinkers

Generally better fr. cold, when growing cold;

worse from warmth and when growing warm.

Worse (better) in warm or cold air ....

Predom. worse in bed

Worse or better after sleep

Worse from light, better in the dark , . . Worse or better when moving, and bending

the diseased part. Worse or better when sneezing or taking a

deep breath.

Better or worse after stool

Worse after passing urine

Remission during day and before midnight.

Ailments from Cinchona.

Strychnine, Iodine, Digitalis.

Plumb., Phosphor., or from con-- tagious Anthrax.

Complaints of brandy-drinkers. C.Hg.

Worse from cold and when growing cold; bet- ter from warmth and when growing warm.

Better in warm air; worse in cold weather.

Better in bed (warmth) or worse (rest).

Better after sufficient sleep, but worse when roused from sleep.

Worse (better) from light or in the dark,

Predom, better when moving or bending the part.

Worse when sneezing or taking a deep breath,

Worse or better after stool. Better or worse after passing urine.

Predomin. worse

Predomin. better

From warmth and when growing warm, from warmth of stove and of bed, from wrapping up, after sleep, when srettinir out of bed, from washiiiir and moistenini: the sutierimr part, when letlint; dis- eased limb haug down, when staudiug, wheu r^diug, after a satisfying meal, from warm diet.

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

From cold and when growing cold, from uncovering, after perspiring, after stool, from touch, from rubbing and scratching, when lifting diseased limb, from cold diet, partic, driuliing cold water,

N.B. Thnya lacks the over-sensitiveness of Arsenic, to pain as well as its sensation of numbness in suffering parts.

Thuya. Phosphor.

Jj ft side, partic. upper left, lower riqh' si<7p. Eufht side, partic. npper ritjhf, lower left side.

Lisrlit hair — Muscles lax — Often indicated with Park luiir — Muscles rigid — Often indicated

children. with old people.

Conipl. predom. in external parts, particularly Couipl. predom. in internal parts, partinilarly sensitiveness in external, uunibncss in in- sensitiveness in internal, nunibuess in ex- ternal parts. ternal parts.

Spasms, with unconscionsness S])asni.s, with full consciousness.

]'aralysis, with atrophy of muscles .... Nervous paralysis.

Emaciation or swellinn: of the suilVring parts. .Sweliin<r of the suflering parts.

Oedema around the joints Vesicles around the joints.

Cold, painless swelling of glands Hot swelling of the glands.

Pain in the middle of the long muscles . . Compl. in the middle of the lontr hones.

Itching, relieved by scratching Itching re//cwci o?- aggrav. by scratching.

Causes atrophy of warts Cures warts, etc., by suppuration.

In scars stinging and digging Scars pinching contraction, break open, bleed.

C.llg.

Awaking too early Awaking too late.

Pulse frequent and full in the evening, slow »fe Pulse various, irregular, sometimes intermit-

weak in the morning. ting; generally frequent, full, and hard.

One-sided chill, predom. left side One-sided chill, jjredom. right side.

First heat, then chill . . First chill, then heat.

Ilea* in the forenoon, chilliness in the afternoon. Coldness in the morning, heat in the evening.

Thirst is wanting only during chill .... AVant of thirst constant.

Chill, increased out-doors — iSweat, lessened Chill, lessened out-doors — Sweat, increased

in-doors. in-doors.

Desire for solitude and dreaminess .... Fear of solitude.

Despondency • . Cheerfulness or despondency.

Rarely unconsciousness or delirium .... Unconsciousness — Delirium.

Mental dullness — Imbecility Insanity more frequent than imbecility.

Weak memory Active memory predom.

Compl. predom. on inside of ear, on upper Compl. predom. on outside of ear. on lower

jaw, npper lip, and on instep. jaw, on lower lip, and on sole of foot.

Eyes protruding — Objects appear too small . Eyes sunken — 01)j. predom. appear too large.

Vomit predominantly bitter Vomit predom. sour.

Urine too often and copious Urine often, but scanty.

Catamenia scanty & of short duration ; blood Catam. profuse and of long duration, or scanty

dark at first, then watery. and of short duration ; blood watery at first,

then dark.

Labor-pains weak or ceasing Labor-pains spasmodic, too painful.

Expector. quite constant ; evening .... Expector. not constant ; morning & dur'g day.

Remission /ore?? ooTO and before midnight , . Remission of complaints after midnight.

Ailments from abuse of Mercurius .... Ailments from Iodine or table-salt.

Worse when stooping, after meals, and during Worse or better when stooping, after meals,

sleep. and during sleep.

Predom. worse after sleep Better after sufficient sleep, but worse when

roused from sleep and after the siesta. Better or worse when sneezing, when bending Worse when sneezing, when Ijending the part,

the part, and from change of position. and from change of position.

Better from eructation Worse or better from eructation.

Generally better from pressure . . * . . Generally worse from pressure.

Worse from swallowing saliva Worse when swallowing food and partic. when

swallowing drink.

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

In the open air, from warmth and when growing warm, durin'.: rest, after sleep, when standing, sitting and lyinsr, when resting diseased limb on something, alter a satisfying meal, from sweets, from wine, and after drinking generally.

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

In-doors, '■ from cold and when growing cold, from motion, when walkinor, after perspiring, when bend- ing diseased part backwards, from pressure, and afier stool.

N.B.

Thuya rarely has either the over-sensitiveness of Phosphor, to pain nor its sensation of numbness

in suU'ering parts.

• Both remedies have predom. aggrav. In 'hot rooius,"

Valeriana.

Ignatia.

Upper left, lower right side— Pain piercing Upper right, lower left side— Pain piercing

outwards. inwards.

Ked parts become white External parts become black.

Apoplexy or paralysis not yet observed . Apoplexy — Paralysis.

Pulse generally quick and somewhat tense; Pulse generally frequent, full, and hard;

very irregular, without extrinsic causes. very variable from extrinsic causes.

Faintinsr during the chill Fainting during the heat or sweat. C.IIg.

Heat increased%-hen eating Heat abated while eating.

Thirst, particularly during hot stage . . . Thirst only during cold and after sweaimj

stasre.

J3eing beside one's self— Cheerfulness pre- dominant— Irritable mood.

Easy comprehension — Ecstasies ....

Clear-sightedness predominant . . . Catamenia retarded and scanty . • .

Cough not yet observed

Complaints predouiiuaut on the front part of thigh.

Being wrapt in thought Mood changing; predom. sad; gentle; indifferent; peev- ish — Amorousness — Consequences of hearing bad news, shame, reserved morti- fication, of grief or disappointed love.

Dilli<'ult comprehension — Mental dullness — Absent-mindedness — Insanity.

Him-sightedness.

Catamenia too soon and scanty.

Cough, generally without expectoration.

Complaints predominant on back part of thii-'h.

"Remission after midnight Remission of complaints before midnight.

Worse when lying on painful side, better Gowrally better when lying on painful,

when lying on unpainful side. ~ worse when lying on unpainful side.

Worse on awaking from sleep Worse or better after sleep.

Worse when getting out of bed .... "Worse or better when getting out of bed.

Generally better from light Worse from light, better in the dark.

Worse from washing Better from washing the head.

Almost always aggravated when stooping . Better or worse when stooping.

Worse when eating Belter or worse when eating.

Worse or better after eating Almost always improved after eating.

Fredomin. VTorse

Predomin. better

In the dark, on inspiration and when taking a deep breath, when stretching out diseased limb or wlien resting it on something, -when eatiug, from drawing in the abdominal muscleSj from pressure, from washing, and when lying on painful side.

Predomin. better

Predomin. ^rorse

Prom light, on expiration, when drawing np diseased limb, when moving diseased part, after perspira- tion, and when lying ou unpainful side.

Valeriana.