By Hahnemann . See the Materia Medica Pura , and Chronic Diseases ; British Journal of Homoeopathy , Vol. XXXIII. What is Conium ? It is the poison Hemlock of Socrates ; the tincture is from the fresh plant, root excepted, gathered about the time the flowers begin to fade in the same manner as described under Aconite . It should be imported. What is its general action ? Acts upon the motor and vaso-motor nerves, gradually impairing motility through a slowly ascending paralysis. It benumbs the brain, causes vertigo, dilated pupils, and even convulsions. What time of life is Conium most suitable for ? For complaints of old age, and especially for complaints of old maids, corresponding to the change of life in such. Many of the pre-growth symptoms of cancer are to be found under this remedy. What are the mental symptoms of Conium ? Mental depression, hypochondriasis and hysteria, dread of society and of being alone. What are the sexual symptoms of Conium ? Enfeebled state of the sexual organs from masturbation, and hypochondriasis therefrom ; emissions from the slightest provocation. What are the female symptoms of Conium ? Menses late and scanty ; mammae lax and shrunken or become enlarged and painful. Fibroid tumors of the uterus, induration of cervix, ovaritis, with lancinating pains ; itching around pudenda - ill effects of suppressed sexual instinct. When is Conium indicated in vertigo ? When due to cerebral anaemia ; numb feeling in brain, as if stupefied ; worse turning over in bed. What are the indications for Conium in tumors ? Great hardness of the infiltrated glands, with flying stitches in them, knife-like pains. It is especially effective in the 30th potency. Cancer, mammary tumors or beginning of scirrhus after contusions and bruises. Give the cough of Conium. Dry, spasmodic, hacking ; worse at night upon lying down, and is fatiguing in old people ; mucus cannot be expectorated, must be swallowed ; the cough is caused by an irritation in the larynx as of a dry spot. How does Hyoscyamus compare ? It lacks the dry spot of irritation of Conium .