In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura ; Chronic Diseases ; Hartlaub and Trinks ; British Journal of Homoeopathy , Vols. XV and XVI. What is Sulphur and how is it prepared ? It is one of the elements, and we prepare it for use by triturating the Sublimed Flowers of Sulphur ; the tincture of Sulphur is a saturated solution of Sulphur and Alcohol , and is equivalent to the 2x dilution. Give the general action of Sulphur. It acts upon every organ and tissue of the body. It produces venous engorgement, chronic in nature, with long trains of symptoms. The discharges are excessively acrid. By its action on the sympathetic nerve it causes defective assimilation. It is especially applicable to chronic diseases, which originate in the ganglionic system. What is the temperament of the Sulphur patient ? Light complexioned, easily angered people, who have a harsh, dirty skin, and who are afraid of water ; children look tired, dirty and old, "use their sleeves both for a handkerchief and looking-glass" ; the patient is coarse in fibre and dirty in habits, and walks stooped from weakness of the spine. Give ten characteristics of Sulphur.