1 . Scrofulous subjects, leucophlegmatic, inactive, slow ; systems injured by mercury (first remedy). 2 . Intense mental and physical hypersensitiveness ; trifles make him angry ; intolerance of pain, touch and even a draught of air. 3 . General sourness and foetidness of all excretions, especially in children. 4 . Profuse and easy sweating especially about the chest ; day and night without relief. 5 . Throbbing and sticking pains ; sensation of splinter especially in throat. 6 . Suppurative conditions when pus is about to form or is formed ; hastens suppuration (low potencies) ; staphylococcal infections ( Silica - streptococcal) ; unhealthy skin, every injury suppurates ; ulcers with foetid discharge, bleed easily, extremely sensitive . 7 . Respiratory complaints, especially from exposure to dry, cold air ; croupous conditions with great hoarseness, whistling respiration, hard barking cough, or when cough becomes loose and rattling ; cough < uncovering any part of body. 8 . Atonic alimentary disorders ; desire for vinegar and sour, pungent things and fat. 9 . Atonic condition of rectum and bladder ; (a) difficult defecation, clay-coloured stools ; (b) difficult micturition, slow, without force, urine drops vertically ; bladder never thoroughly emptied. 10 . Patient chilly, < slightest draught, > mild wet weather ( Caust. Nux v.) ; < night. Note. Often indicated in slow. chronic conditions as well as acute states. especially when complaints show no sign of clearing up.