1 . Fear of death (more persistent than in Aconit ) especially in plethoric persons subject to local congestions. 2 . Constrictive sensation as of hoop in various organs ; of whole body as if caged, each wire being twisted tighter and tighter ; with numbness. 3 . Cardiac troubles , acute and chronic, with characteristic constriction ; heart feels as if rapidly clasped and unclasped by an iron hand, preventing normal movement ; oppression of breathing. 4 . Haemorrhages ; from nose, lungs, stomach, uterus, bladder, etc. 5 . Intermittent fevers with regular periodicity, especially every day at the same hour ; with anguish, oppressed breathing, etc.