Sulphuric acid mixed with three parts of alcohol, ten to fifteen drops three times daily for several weeks, has been successfully used to subdue the craving for liquor. For homeopathic purposes second to thirtieth potency
Reason for useKent
The sensation of quivering all over the body and in the limbs without visible trembling is a very strong symptom of Sulphuric acid, and especially if it is associated with weakness that has been of long standing. The exhaustion, excitability and hurried feeling are constant factors. The hemorrhagic disposition with many complaints. Black fluid blood from all the orifices of the body. Small red spots enlarging rapidly to resemble Purpura hoemorrhagica. Blue-black spots on the skin from slight injury. Blood-red spots on the skin like those on a brook trout sometimes after injuries. Chafing easily, followed by ulceration. Boils and bedsores. It has many of the complaints found in old people. The -morning aggravation of symptoms is also a strong feature. Sensitive to cold and emaciation. The pains are bruised, burning, tearing, stitching, shooting and jerking. The pain comes oil slowly and departs suddenly. The discharges are dark, thin blood or blood-streaked; or thin, yellow and bloody. The discharges are excoriating. General sweat after eating. The symptoms predominate on the right side. It is often indicated in sour-smelling babies like Hepar, and it is as sensitive to touch and nearly as sensitive to cold. When it has cured the sensitiveness to cold the patient often becomes worse 'and requires Pulsatilla, which is the complement and antidote.
By regionKent
Mind Prostration of mind and body, with extreme sadness, weeps continuously. Nothing can be done to please him. …
Head Electric shocks in forehead and temples in forenoon and again in evening. Sensation as though a plug were being driven into the skull by strong blows. …
Eyes Lachrymation when reading. Chronic inflammation of the eye, with enlarged veins and ulceration. Sensation of foreign body in right outer canthus. …
Stomach He craves brandy and fruit. Loss of appetite and progressive weakness are strong features. Aversion to the smell of coffee. …
Books*
Antidoted by Pulsatilla Pratensis 2, Ipecacuanha, Sulfonalum
Complementary Pulsatilla Pratensis
Follows well Arnica Montana, Conium Maculatum, Pulsatilla Pratensis +2
* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works. homeopathylibrary.com/remedy/sulphuricum-acidum