ESSENTIALS OF HOMOEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS. – Pr Willis Alonzo Dewey – Presented by Dr Robert Séror.

ESSENTIALS OF
HOMOEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS.
Pr Willis Alonzo Dewey.
Presented by Dr Robert Séror.

A : Abortion,
Abscess,
Acne,
After_pains,
Agalactia,
Alcoholism,
Amenorrhoea,
Anemia,
Angor,
Aphonia,
Aphthae,
Apoplexy,
Appendicitis,
Asthma.

ABORTION.
(See Miscarriage.)

ABSCESS.

Q. : What remedy is most often indicated in the beginning of abscess ?

A. :

Belladonna.

Q. : Give the symptoms.

A. :

The parts are
bright red, the swelling appears suddenly and is rapid, the pus developing
with lightning-like rapidity.

There is a throbbing sensation which is intense and sudden and the
pains are apt to cease as suddenly as they appeared.

Acute abscesses.

Q. : Wherein do

Hepar
sulphur, Calcium sulphide
and Calcarea sulphurica
differ in chemical composition ?

A. :

Hepar
sulphur is a
combination of flowers of sulphur and lime from the middle layer of the
oyster shell.

It is an impure Sulphide of Calcium.

Calcium sulphide is

the
chemically pure article.

Calcarea sulfurica

is
the Sulphate of Calcium or Gypsum.

Q. : Give indications for these three remedies in abscess.

A. :

Hepar
sulphur when there
are chills indicating beginning of suppuration, with throbbing and sharp
sticking pains ; given low in threatening suppuration it favors it, but
given high it will often abort it.

Calcium sulphide

is
a make-shift for Hepar sulphur, it has not been proved.

Calcarea sulphurica

has not been thoroughly proved, but clinically it has been found useful in
cases of abscess where the suppuration is prolonged.

The presence of pus with a

vent
is an indication.

It comes in after

Silicea.

Q. : When is Silicea indicated in suppuration ?

A. :

In conditions
where the suppuration continues and the wound refuses to heal ; the
process is an indolent and a sluggish one.

The discharge is apt to be thin and watery.

Q. : How does Silicea differ from Calcarea sulphurica in the
suppurative process ?

A. :

Silicea promotes
suppuration and brings the suppurative process to maturity.

Calcarea sulphurica

checks
suppuration and promotes healthy granulation.

It lacks also the fetor of

Silica.

Q. : When should Mercurius be given in Abscess ?

A. :

It is indicated
after Belladonna, when
pus has formed and needs to be evacuated.

It favors the rapid formation of pus.

Glandular abscesses especially call for

Mercurius.

There is intense shining redness, with throbbing and stinging pains.

Q. : What are the relations of Mercurius and Silicea ?

A. :

They do not
follow each other well, hence must be carefully distinguished.

Q. : Give indications for Lachesis in Abscess.

A. :

In low
conditions of abscess when the pus is thin, dark, and offensive in
character.

The inflamed parts are purplish in color.

Abscesses from poisonous matter introduced into the system.

Q. : When should Sulphur be given ?

A. :

In chronic
cases when the discharge is profuse, with emaciation and hectic fever.

Abscesses in scrofulous persons where there is a marked psoric taint.

Q. : What are some other remedies especially useful in Scrofulous
abscesses ?

A. :

Calcarea
carbonica, and if
about the glands of the neck Calcarea
iodata.

Q. : Besides Lachesis, what remedies may be indicated in low conditions
of Abscess by general symptoms ?

A. :

Arsenic,
Rhus toxicodendron and
Carbo vegetabilis.

Q. : What external applications are useful and non-compatible with
Homoeopathic treatment ?

A. :

The application
of heat, as poultices or hot water, relaxes and soothes the parts and
favors the formation and discharge of pus.

ACNE.

(See also Skin, Diseases of.)

Q. : What remedy is most often called for in Acne, and what are its
indications ?

A. :

Sulphur ;
the skin is harsh
and rough ; the acne is principally on the face and is associated with
comedos.

Great aggravation from water.

Especially in women who have scanty menses and irregular circulation of
blood.

Q. : Give indications for Ledum.

A. :

Red, pimply
eruption on the face ; small pimples at the root of the nose ; acne in
brandy drinkers.

Q. : What are the remedies for acne due to sexual excesses,
masturbation, etc. ?

A. :

Antim.
crud., Aurum, Phosphoric acid and
Kalium bromatum.

Q. : What are some other remedies that may be found indicated in Acne ?

A. :

Natr. mur.,
Antim. tart. and Hepar
sulphur.

Q. : What local applications may be used ?

A. :

Hot water is
the least injurious.

Thorough washing with Castile soap and hot water is the best treatment.

Under no condition should medicated applications be used.

AFTER PAINS.

Q. : What are the indications for Cimicifuga in After Pains ?

A. :

When they are
very intense ; worse about the region of the groin and the patient is
sensitive and cannot tolerate them.

Rheumatic subjects.

Q. : When should Caulophyllum be given ?

A. :

When the labor
has been prolonged and the pains are spasmodic across the lower part of
abdomen.

Also an excellent remedy for false labor pains.

Q. : Give another remedy which has been verified in After Pains.

A. :

Xanthoxylum.

Q. : Give a few other remedies for After Pains.

A. :

Chamomilla,
Pulsatilla, Arnica, Crocus, Belladonna and
Gelsemium.

Q. : Why should After Pains not be checked at once ?

A. :

After pains are
caused by nature’s efforts to expel clots of blood or portions of membrane
from the uterus, which are necessary to perfect involution.

AGALACTIA.

Q. : Give indications for Pulsatilla in this affection.

A. :

The breasts are
swollen, painful, and the flow of milk is absent or scanty.

The patient is depressed and tearful.

Q. : Give a remedy often used for non-appearance of milk, with-out
apparent cause.

A. :

Urtica
urens.

Q. : When is Chamomilla indicated in suppression of milk ?

A. :

When the
suppression results from a fit of anger.

Q. : What other remedies may be thought of ?

A. :

Ricinus
communis or castor
oil, Agnus cast.,
Belladonna and Calcarea.

ALCOHOLISM.

Q. : Give indications for

Nux
vomica
in Alcoholism.

A. :

Morning
vomiting, trembling of hands, nervous affections, bad taste in mouth,
headache.

Constant uneasiness and troublesome visions.

Q. : When is

Hyosciamus
indicated ?

A. :

When there is a
constant loquacious delirium, small, quick and compressible pulse, cold
and clammy skin ; delirium tremens.

Q. : When is

Opium
indicated in Mania-a-Potu, or Delirium Tremens ?

A. :

In old ”
sinners ” whose constitution is a wreck and who have had repeated
attacks of the disease.

There is a constant expression of fright or terror ; they have visions
of animals springing up everywhere, see ghosts, and sleep is disturbed ;
breathing is stertorous ; it is especially applicable to those cases which
simulate apoplexy.

Q. : Mention some other drugs having the symptoms of frightful images,
animals, etc., and how are they distinguished ?

A. :

Lachesis : Visions
of snakes and hideous objects ; sensation in throat as if choking ; waking
suddenly out of sleep.

Stramonium

has
visions of animals approaching him from every corner ; tries to escape ;
bright red face.

Arsenicum

:Visions of ghosts and fanciful figures with trembling and weakness ;
diseased from over-use of alcohol ; must have their accustomed drink.

Q. : What remedy clinically, has been found to exert a beneficial
effect on the maniacal attacks of drunkards ?

A. :

Ranunculus
bulbosus.

Q. : Give indications for Sulphuric Acid in Alcoholism.

A. :

Inebriates who
are on their ” last legs ;” they are pale, shriveled and cold,
and their stomachs will not tolerate the slightest amount of food ; cannot
drink water unless it contains whiskey.

Their manner is quick and hasty in everything.

It comes in long after

Nux
vomica.

Great craving for brandy.

Q. : What remedies have been used successfully in combating the craving
for spirituous liquors ?

A. :

Sulfur, Nux
vom. and Arsenicum.

AMENORRHOEA.

Q. : What drugs have suppression of menses from violent emotions such
as fright, etc. ?

A. :

Aconite,
Lycopodium, Opium, and
Veratrum.

Q. : Give indications for Calcarea carbonica in menstrual suppression.

A. :

First menses
are delayed, and there is apt to be congestion about head and chest ;
there is palpitation of the heart, dyspnoea worse when ascending, and
headache.

In scrofulous subjects and those with cold, damp feet, who perspire
easily about the head.

Q. : How does Belladonna come in here ?

A. :

With Belladonna
there is a rush of
blood to head, throbbing in temples, subjective feeling of coldness and
feeling of weight and fulness in pelvis ; much bearing down.

Q. : Give indications for Pulsatilla, which is a useful remedy in a
majority of cases.

A. :

Amenorrhoea
caused by getting feet wet is the characteristic, with general Pulsatilla
symptoms and
conditions.

Q. : What other drug has Amenorrhoea from getting the feet wet ?

A. :

Dulcamara.

This drug is characterized further by an eruption on the skin at each
menstrual period.

Q. : What are the indications for Ferrum in delayed menses ?

A. :

Delayed first
menses with debility, languor, palpitation, sickly complexion and
puffiness about ankles.

Q. : Mention two drugs useful for vicarious menstruation and give some
indications therefore.

A. :

Bryonia : Epistaxis
in place of menstrual discharge ; dry cough ; oppression of chest and
heaviness of head ; symptoms all worse from motion.

Phosphorus :

Spitting
and vomiting of blood at menstrual periods ; especially useful in tall,
slender, phthisical subjects.

Q. : Give indications for Apis in Amenorrhoea.

A. :

Congestion to
head and bearing down in uterine region.

Hysterical, nervous and awkward with flushing of face, or a puffy, waxy
condition ; pains in right ovary.

Q. : When might Cimicifuga be useful in Amenorrhoea ?

A. :

When the menses
are irregular, tardy or suppressed and accompanied by reflex nervous
disturbances.

Q. : Mention a few other remedies that may be useful in Amenorrhoea.

A. :

Graphites,
Sepia, Sulphur, and
Natrum mur.

Q. : What auxiliary measures may be used in this affection ?

A. :

Hot sitz baths
and hot water injections ; these are especially indicated where the
suppression is caused by exposure to cold or getting wet, and there is
bearing down in pelvis.

ANEMIA.

Q. : When is Ferrum met., the great anaemic remedy, indicated in this
trouble ?

A. :

When the
patient has the appearance of full bloodedness or plethora, which is
followed by a paleness and earthiness of the face and puffiness of the
extremities.

Q. : When is Cinchona indicated in Anaemia ?

A. :

When caused by
loss of fluids, as from long-continued diarrhoea or hemorrhage, a
condition when the quantity and quality of the blood is changed.

Q. : In what similar condition is Calcarea phosphorica useful ?

A. :

In chlorosis or
the ” green sickness.”

The face is white, pale or sallow, or waxy and greenish, and the menses
are apt to be too early.

Q. : Give symptoms of Pulsatilla, another remedy in anaemic and
chlorotic conditions.

A. :

After abuse of
iron and quinine the system is relaxed and the patient feels worn out, is
constantly chilly and she suffers from uterine and menstrual derangements.

It will often be the first remedy to use if the case comes from
allopathic hands.

Q. : What is a clinical use of Ferrum aceticum ?

A. :

In stubborn
anaemia and debility.

In children who grow tall rapidly and are so active that they become
easily exhausted ; they keep thin, weak and pale.

Q. : Give indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in Anaemia.

A. :

It is useful to
improve the quality of the red blood corpuscles and follows Calcarea
phosphorica well,
but should be indicated by general symptoms.

Q. : When is Natrum mur. indicated ?

A. :

Anaemia from
loss of fluids.

Especially in women who suffer from menstrual disorders ; blood is
impoverished.

Q. : When is Alumina a remedy in anaemic and chlorotic conditions ?

A. :

When they-occur
at puberty, and there is an abnormal craving for indigestible substances,
as slate pencils, chalk, etc.

Q. : Give indications for Graphites.

A. :

Mucus membranes
pale.

Throbbing on lying down at night ; tendency to a rush of blood to head.

ANGINA PECTORIS.

Q. : What are the symptoms of Cimicifuga in this affection ?

A. :

The pains
radiate all over the chest and there is a sensation as if the left arm
were bound to the side.

Q. : Give indications for Arsenicum.

A. :

Patient must
sit up ; holds his breath, it being painful to breathe.

Pains radiate from heart all over chest ; cold sweat, weak, scarcely
perceptible pulse and burning about heart.

Q. : When is Glonoine the remedy ?

A. :

Where there is
fluttering and violent beating of the heart, as if the chest would burst
open, labored breathing and radiating pains.

Q. : When should Amyl nitrite be given ?

A. :

Where there is
constriction about the heart and op-pressed breathing and where the
slightest thing causes flushing ; it is an important remedy for the
immediate relief of the paroxysm.

Q. : Give indications for Spigelia.

A. :

Anguishing,
substernal pain, radiating to neck and arms ; irregular pulse ; tendency
to syncope, palpitation, and severe stabbing stitches in heart.

Q. : Mention some remedies for the condition known as ” Tobacco
heart.”

A. :

Nux vomica,
Tabacum, Kalmia and
Gelsemium.

APHONIA.

(See hoarseness .)

APHTHAE

(See Mouth, Diseases of.)

APOPLEXY.

Q. : What are the indications for Opium in Apoplexy ?

A. :

Rattling,
stertorous breathing, and a very dark red face, and sometimes a tetanic
rigidity of the body and paralysis ; the darker red the face the more it
is indicated.

Q. : When would Arnica be called for ?

A. :

When there is
aching soreness all over the body.

Bed sores form readily.

Paralysis, especially on left side, full and strong pulse and
stertorous breathing.

Q. : When there are convulsions accompanying, what remedies should be
thought of ?

A. :

Belladonna,
Hyoscyamus and Lachesis.

Q. : Give some indications for Belladonna.

A. :

The effusion is
attended with symptoms of violent congestion ; if given early may be of
use.

Pupils are dilated, face flushed, throbbing of carotids.

Q. : When should Gelsemium be used ?

A. :

In threatened
apoplexy with a general relaxed state of the system, weakness and
trembling ; muscles refuse to obey the will.

APPENDICITIS.

Q. : What are the indications for Belladonna in this affection ?

A. :

Pain in
ileo-cecal region.

Cannot bear slightest touch ; worse by jar, motion of bed or turning of
body.

Patient lies on back.

Fever and general symptoms, such as flushed face, etc., are present.

Q. : When is Rhus indicated ?

A. :

There is a
hard, painful swelling of the right side of abdomen, pain worse when
sitting or stretching right leg.

Cannot lie on left side.

Q. : Give indications for Bryonia.

A. :

Pain dull and
throbbing or sharp and sticking, confined to a limited spot.

Patient is constipated.

Q. : Give symptoms of Lachesis.

A. :

Pain and
swelling in region of caecum.

Pain extends from right lumbar region, through inguinal region and fore
part of thigh.

Patient weak.

Q. : Give two drugs that have been found of great service clinically in
this affection.

A. :

Ferrum
phos., and Kalium
mur.

ASTHMA.

Q. : What is an indication for the use of Ammoniac gummi ?

Humid asthma., with tenacious expectoration and a sensation as if
something would be torn loose.

Q. : Give indications for Arsenicum.

A. :

Attacks of
suffocation, especially at night or when lying down ; great anguish and
restlessness.

Cannot lie down for fear of suffocation.

Especially useful if the disease be chronic and the dyspnoea habitual.

Q. : In what respiratory affection is Natrum sulphuricum useful ?

A. :

In asthma.

In asthma which is worse upon change to damp weather.

Moist asthma, with a great deal of rattling on the chest.

The shortness of breath is especially worse in damp weather.

Looseness of bowels at each attack, worse from alcohol.

Sycotic taint.

Q. : What are the indications for Stramonium in Asthma ?

A. :

In nervous
asthma, where the voice suddenly gives out and takes on a higher pitch.

Great sense of suffocation with tight feeling across chest ; face
becomes blue.

Q. : What are the symptoms of Ipecac in this affection ?

Spasmodic asthma, with weight and anxiety about the chest ; sudden
wheezing dyspnoea, threatening suffocation ; aggravated by motion ; the
cough causes gagging and vomiting.

Q. : What are the symptoms of Lobelia inflata in Asthma ?

A. :

There is a weak
sensation in epigastrium extending up into chest ; nausea ; profuse
salivation ; great oppression of chest, relieved by moving about ;
sensation of lump in stomach ; attacks preceded by a prickly sensation
through the whole system.

Q. : Give indications for Kalium bichromicum.

A. :

Worse at three
or four o’clock in the morning ; relieved by raising stringy mucus ;
relief also from sitting up and bending forward.

Q. : Mention three other drugs useful in asthmatic conditions that have
peculiar symptoms.

A. :

Apis : He
does not see how he can get another breath.

Bromine :

Patient
feels as if he could not get air enough into his lungs, consequently
breathes very deeply.

This is owing to constriction of glottis.

Grindelia :

On
falling asleep ceases to breathe and wakes with a start.

Humid asthma and acute catarrhal asthma are sometimes benefited by this
remedy.

Q. : What drug is useful in Asthma which is reflex from accumulation of
gas in the stomach ?

A. :

Carbo veg.

Q. : When is Nux vomica the remedy in Asthma ?

A. :

When brought on
by gastric disturbance, fulness and oppression worse after hearty meal ;
must loosen clothing ; relieved by belching.

Q. : What other drug may be used for Asthma of gastric origin ?

A. :

Zingiber.

With this drug there is no anxiety.

Q. : What is the unique indication for Pothos in Asthma ?

A. :

Asthma brought
on or made worse from inhalation of dust of any kind.