Volume III — Main text

LYCOPODIUM.

LrCitpoJhtm rlan.'iiium, L. Club moss. Nat. Ord., Lycopodiacia.

Provings. — 1. Hahnemann, CAromV i)<Wifr, part iv of original, vol. of translation. Contains 1608 symptoms from self and 7 fellowobservers.
A. HuBER, surgeon, act. 3i)0f sanguine temperament, who had 2 years previously suffered from colicky pains and rheumatism, but was now perfectly well, took for 8 d. every m. and c. 5 gr. 5th dec. trit. — ist d. Head confused as if intoxicated. — 2nd d. Occasional slight frontal headache. — 3rd d. Painful confusion of forehead m., mouth slimy, throat bitter, scrapy and rough. P.m., when driving in carriage frontal pain and pressure in stomach, the latter soon went off, but recurred at n. when lying on back, with difficulty of breathing, these symptoms went off on lying on side; sromach very sensitive to touch and felt swollen. — 4th d. M., head stupid as from intoxication. After dinner exhaustion and drowsiness, with burning in eyes, disinch'nation for conversation, dimness of vision as through a veil ; tongue white, papillae prominent, frequent attacks of nausea with trembling of limbs and quickened pulse. — 5th d. N. very restless. After waking, discharge of fcctid flatus, constant pain about navel with diarrhcea of yellowish watery fluid. £., after coitus violent burning in glans and prepuce ; when lying he had continual urging to urinate, the urine came away in drops and burnt like fire. — 6th d. N. better. M., transient but violent shooting pain in rectum. During d. frequent, sudden, frontal pain with nausea and exhaustion, prostration, drowsiness and pale yellow complexion. — 7th d. Sticky dryness in mouth, frequent yawning and constant nausea, accumulation of mucus in throat with inclination to swallow, heaviness in chest when going uphill, great weariness of body, crossness and irascibility. On inside of both thighs, close to scrotum, from inguinal canal backwards to pcrinaeum, several brown spots in skin. — 8th d. M.j when smoking at usual, heartburn

and such extreme sickness of •tomadi that he hid to He down again. Walking is very pAinful bectuse the »bt>vc-mcntioned brown xpocx ea bend of thigh are much inflamed ud cause vioEcnt burning pain.— 9th d. No med. The spots on bend of thigh arc hcry red, swolloi, and burn painfulljy especiallj when touched and walking. They remained for 2 d. longer, then gradually w«:iir uB, {2, d. Ftr. 4. hmu Jtrx. Otsi.y 1857, i, 333.)

Elizab. Hubbr, sec 24, muricd, delicate constitution^ took for 8 d,y m. and e., 5 or. 5th dec. trit.— j^t d. No «ymptom» wrorth;' of notice. — 2nd d. Sienses came on «t regular time preceded by sli^ abdominal pains.— 3rd d. Restless sleep at n. ^l., pain in frontal region. Nausea, flow of water into mouth, plptution of heart and quick pulse. — ^4th d. Slept well but was a long time getting to siccfk M., mouth slimj, almost continued nausea and pain in umbtlicU region, with pressure on chest. — 5th d. Slept well. During d. bejd. ache with stupid feeling, flushes of hear^ bitter tute, nau^cA, ercsc generalweaknesssothatshethinksshcmust tmk down. —6th d. iilctp undisturbed. During d. burning heat of body, cipecialJy palm« and soles, followed by general sweat and exhaustion, at same time dazed, ness of head, pain in temples, and bitter, slimy, psrv ui&tc, — '7th d. Heat rising up from abdomen over chest to head} wii^ burning of L side of face, great anxiety and cold sweat on face. She must go into open air, at same time is weak and pio^r&ted. (Iti^f,^ 335*)
Ot. Hintft, ct. I, sufiered soon after birth hom emaciarron and foetid diarrhoea. He recovered after a few- months of hom. treatment and is now a picture of perfect health. For 5 d. he got, m. and e., 2 gr. 5th dec, trit.— ist d. Nothing observed, — 2nd and 3rd, d. Face looks puffV and is distinctly pale yellow^ repeated attacks of heat, when the fbrenead feels hoc to touch, great exhaustion. — 4tb d. Very restless s!eep with hurried breathing. During d. burning heat on forehead, pale yellow complexion, pufFy face, dull, dim eyes and white tongue, six yellow watery stools, increased urine, rapid bcarc- and pulsebeats, very weak, cannot hold up head. Cries and is frightened when put on his iect, trembles, and wants to be carried. The whole muscuUr system is soft and lax, he is quite out of humour, the slightest oppoat" tion causes crying and sobbing, — 5th d., n. very restless he brciithcf quickly, works with hands in deep, and starts frequently. During d^ in addition to the gastric symptoms there were : Increase of we^iknets, so that he can no longer sit, but on trying to do so sink$ together , he weeps when one feels his thighs, is considerably emaciaccdj has fluent coryza and couehs frequently. No appetite or thir&t ; belly tympanitically distendecTand repeated diarrhoea. Passes urine of an ammontacal odour every instant, moves bis limbs about a^ in St. Vitus's dancv.

m Next n. very restless, sweat all over body, cold cheeks and — 6th d. No med. Symptoms as yesterday, only the r* ankle is considerably bent. The choreic movements continue day-sleep^ profuse general sweat, very quick puUe with coltl fac Abdomen very distended, stools yellow and loose, he we^ cross and is long of going to sleep e. Sleep quiet and profusely. — 7th d. M., more cheerful^ 1. eye stuck togeth

forehead.

cleaner. Wants to drink often, and much foetid flatus is passed. All other symptoms much improved. — 8th d, Quiet sleep at n., is cheerful and wants to walk alone. Is stilt weak and looks ill. All other symptoms went off gradually, so that after 14. d, not even the bending of the leg is perceptible. (/W, 336.)

Theresa H — , nursemaid, aet, 15, not yet menstruated, in good health, took for 8 d., m. and e., 5 gr. 5th dec. irit. — ist d. Soon pains from navel to stomach ; she often felt as \f a worm rose from navel to scrob, cordis ; umbilical region tender to pressure. — 2nd d. Unusually profound sleep at n., she wakes up once with bellyache. M., mouth as if glued up with mucus, had to spit much. During d, complained much of heaviness of head, frontal pain, bellyache, and tickling in I. heel. — 3rd d. Stupefied feeling at n. On waking, slimy mouth, tongue adheres to palace and teech to one another^ bitter taste in throat, pain in umbilical region, navel retracted towards spine, so that her under-garments will hardly keep up. The umbilical pain rises occasionally to scrob. cordis, where it becomes a pressure ; heavy as lead in 1. half of forehead. Umbilical pain aggravated by bending body backwards. A liquid stool. — 4.th d. Besides yesterday's symptoms^ stuffed coryza and single stitches in spleen. — 5th d. Stupefied sleep at n., sleeps too long in m. During d. leaden weight in 1. half of brain, frequent rising up of heat from feet over back to forehead, slimy pappy taste, the whole interior of mouth seems covered with sticky paste. Coryza, with discharge of watery secretion from nose. Pain about navel, with discharge of foetid flatus, rumbling in 1. side of belly, extreme weakness and prostration, with heaviness and trembling of limbs, especially hands. — 6th d. Talked loud during sleep. On waking and rising m. nausea, with flow of water into mouth and inclination to vomit, so that she must sit down. During d. heaviness and tearing in 1. side of head, fluent coryza, redness and lachrymation of eyes, frequent flushes of heat in face and yawning i little appetite. The abdomen, especially scrob. cordis, so sensitive to pressure that she cannot fasten her clothes there. Frequent bellyache, with discharge of foetid flatus, she has to crouch together to get relief, afterwards watery diarrhcca. Hands and feet weak, joints painful when moved, sacral pain. The first dorsal and sacral vertebra painful when touched or moved. The heat in face often alternates with coldness in face. — • yth d. Same symptoms as yesterday. Besides pressure in stomach, tympanitic distension of abdomen, shortness of breath, and palpitation when working. Frequent flushes of heat, great exhaustion and heaviness of limbs, with itching smarting on knees. Towards e. vertigo, with anxiety. — 8th d. Profound sleep, can hardly be wakened in m., and complains thereafter of dreadful exhaustion of whole body. During d. headache on stooping, flushes of heat and redness of face, pale yellow complexion, weak and emaciated. Nasty taste, for which she often rinsed her mouth with water. Distension of abdomen, constant rumbling with pain in belly, followed by diarrhoea. Stitches in cardiac region, and such an increase of the bodily weakness that she had to go to bed and would take no more Lye. — 9th d. Slept quietly and perspired all n. ; much fcrtid flatus passed. M., felt relieved.

The above symptoms continued in diminishing degree for aeveral d^ litre all gone in 6 d. {UiJ.y 3.)7>)

Maria Weber, housemaid, aet. 23, in good health. Xook §as 8 d. m. and e. 5 gr. sth dec. trit. — f sc d. Confusion of head, abooctaf ia brain, nausea. — 2nd d. Stupefied sleep, from which ahe can acafcdy be awakened. M., nasty taste in, and smell from, mouth, accumulatiea of mucus in mouth and throat. Pressure in vtcMiiach, riaing through cesophagus to pharynx, where it causes choldiig transient stitches in eyebrows. In e. vertigo. In bed at in stomach and difficulty of breathing when lying on back, going elF when lying on side. — 3rd d. Profound sleep. Immcdiateljr after rising, m., vertigo, frequent yawning and stretching limbi, ejcs up with mucus, lips dry, flow of water into mouth, paina arottnd making her crouch together, pressure in icrob. cordis and ^»^i"g in throat, making her often swallow, the pain around navel aggravatef bv coughing and taking a deep breath. Afternoon, stupe&ctioo of hea^ mouth very dry, great thirst, pressure in stomach, and difficulty of breathing, scrob. cordis extremely sensitive to touch, great prostration and weariness of whole body. — ^4th d. Same symptoms.— ^th (L Drowsiness in m. ; lips adherent, on swallowing the ocsophagua b ioug| and scrapy, nausea like spasm in stomach, contusion of beaa, Dwiw d. frequent sickness, and complains of pain in navel, stomach and bca£ Distension of abdomen and rumbling, relieved by discharge of flatoa, tearing in muscles of upper arm, icy coldness of nngen.^-Stb d. M., confusion of head, weakness of memory, 1. eyelids swollen, lOur pap|iy taste, frequent rising of heat from belly to head, with burning eif cheeks, inclination to vomit, and trembling weakness of body. Gnat sensitiveness of stomach region, shooting pains above scrob. cordis in scapula and deltoid muscle, tearing in stomach and belly, COOlpleta anorexia and adipsia ; two watery stools, difficulty of breathing, palpitation, pain in 1. hip when walking. During d. constant headache, ue is cross, laconic, and inclined to weep, heat in cheeks, and itching in oesophagus compelling her to swallow constantly, constant i great sensitiveness of scrob. cordis; her belly sinks in, her dothea too wide ; shooting pains and great sensitiveness in r. davide, d and palpitation when working, great exhaustion of body. — ^7tb d. symptoms as yesterday, mouth very pasty, tip ot tongue looks covcgrf with little red warts which burn when touched; near tip of tongues small, oval, flat ulcer 3 to 4 lines long; frequent shooting in bead and both upper arms here and there, coldness of Angers ; several watery stools with burning in anus ; so weak she can hardly speak. £., burning soles. — Sth d. Head confused and giddy ; whole mouth from lips to throat is bitter, the ulcer on tongue annular; diarrhoea, shooting pain in sacral region, especially on pressure ; urine burnii^ hot 1 stitches in cardiac region that take away her breath ; feels so weak she must go to bed. — 9th d. Only a trace of the lingual ulcer visible, she looks ill and has got thin. The symptoms subsided gradually, but several d. elapsed before she had completely recovered. \lhid^^ 3390
a* £mil Koller, surgeon, xt. 35, in good health, took March J 5th m., 20 gr. 6th dec. trit. Immediately, comfortable feeling in

stomach, followed in i h. by flow of water into mouth, which gradually increased, and seemed to come from submaxillary glands. After z h. tension in these glands, which are sensitive to touch. P.m., feeling of tension under sternum, heat of head (especially forehead) and face, occasional feeling of rigor, which came from head and spread all over body on coming into room after driving for some hours, and then whilst driving. Increased secretion of saliva all d. In e. his ncclccloth seemed to press on the sensitive submaxillary glands. In bed, drawing pain on inner surface of upper arm for ^ h. Very restless n. On passing urine at 2 a.m., burning along urethra lasting ^ h. — 14th. Same dose, m. Increased saliva still present, tenderness of submaxillary glands increased, so that he cannot bear his ordinary neckcloth, its pressure increases the secretion and causes pressure and tension in the gland. Pain as of dislocation in shoulder-joint, great weakness and weariness of arms, especially r., he can with difficulty hold a book in his hand. Heaviness of hand when writing, feeling of gone to sleep of forearm on resting it on writing table. Whilst reading, a peculiar sensation of burning under lower third of sternum ; nausea, feeling of emptiness and inclination to vomit for 3 or 4 m. Noon, feeling of horripilation spreading from crown to chest and arms, with sensation as if all the hairs of the head were gently drawn upwards. Remarkable weakness of feet when walking upstairs. £., very drowsy, so that he could not read as usual in bed. — 1 5th. 30 gr., m. After i h. confusion of head, increase of saliva from sublingual gland, feeling of burning along trsophagus to stomach, lasting 2 h. During d. great weakness of arms and legs. £., greatly disposed for mental work. Restless sleep with anxious dreams, frequent waking. — i6th. 60 gr., m. After 2 h., whilst walking, burning in stomach which extends to pharynx. Almost simultaneously griping about navel, with increased call to stool. During d. 3 loose, green, very ill-smelling stools. P.m., during a ride of 2 h. violent griping about navel> pressive frontal pain, shooting in 1. frontal protuberance lasting } h. £., griping continues. N., restless sleep disturbed by anxious dreams, such as tumbling down a height from horseback. 4 a.m., pain in belly, incD'ectual urging to stool, a disagreeable pricking sensation along the urethra. — 17th, m. Discharge of extremely foetid flatus with relief, 2 greenish loose stools of very bad smell. Weakness of arms, general prostration, griping in belly, increased saliva. 9 a.m., 90 gr. Immediately pain in belly, especially in seat of transverse colon. After 1 h. urging to stool (4 times to-day)^ which was of the same diarrhueic character. During a walk of 2 h. griping in region of transverse colon lasting till n., dyspnoea, feeling of rawness under sternum, palpitation of heart, frequent flying stitches on J. side of chest in region of fifth rib, feeling as if anterior surface of lung were swollen. 1 1 a.m., heat in forehead, legs and sacrum as if beaten ; on walking rather quickly downhill sudden dislocative pain in I. hip-joint, so that for 5 m. he cannot stand on that leg. Noon, good appetite. After a small piece of roast Iamb fulness in stomach, distension of abdomen, sudden satiety, great thirst, disinclination for mental work, apathy. Heaviness of arms, and especially of legs, so that he cannot play the piano. N. quieter but full of dreams. Urine turbid

as if mixed with brickdust. M., vi<JeiiC belljache, which pmrentt tiilcing breakfast.

b. 5ch dec. trit. — tSth, 9 a.in., 60 gr. After \ h. nauset, yawning, griping in bowels, dozedness in head, croniicu, ill humoo^ drawing-tearing pain on !. lupra-orbital ridge, tnuuient shoots ofcrL knee-joint, disinclination for mental wor£ ii ■.m*, lirootal pm^ increase of saliva. After dinner flatulent dittemiony bumtng psio m stomach, increase of saliva, which has a metallic taste, burning psia is umbilical region, eructation of what has been eaten at dim burn, frequent yawning. £., heat and redness of fiice. N. frequent waking. M., weak, with bellyache.— 19th, 9 duse. After I h. frequent urging to urinate, heat of face, Inrirssf of saliva, griping in bowels. After a very moderate meal nrcssiiif sod feeling of fulness in stomach, erucution uf food, pain in belljr. Paring a ride of some h. at 3 p.m. drowsiness, so that be can with dtficalty keep awake on his horse. On getting off and walking neat weariaoK and bruised feeling, especially in thighs from sacrum. Sequent nrgiag to urinate, dislocation pain in 1. knee-joint whilst walking, the pain is belly lasts all d. and even in bed. — 20th, 6 a.m., 90 gr. Immediate^ rush of saliva into mouth (the tenderness of submaxillary gland hm gone the last 2 d.). After \ h. pain in stomach and region of num, heat in head, griping in bowels, great prostration of anns a K-gs, pressure under sternum. 9 a.m., after usual breakftttt paint

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boidy worse. E., throbbing pain in 1. frontal protuberance

orbital ridge, crossness, great irritability. — aist, 6 a.oi..

After \ h. increased saliva, of metallic taste. 9 a.m., bumingi

tending from stomach to pharynx, eructations, griping in boi

cheerful humour. 1 1 a.m., sudden, extremely violent shooting pa

in 1. big toe in jerks, as though it were torn out, whilst walking U

room for 5 m. From 7 to 10 p.m. pains in belly.

r. 4th dec. trit. — 22nd, 10 a.m., 90 gr. Between 8 and 9 aja^ pains in belly, rush of water into mouth, rumbling and gurgling la belly, so bad while walking he thought it was someone behind biB^ lasted \ h. After dinner burning like fire in stomach up to pharvaSi eructation of food, metallic taste, sensitiveness of stomach, pain in bsBf as after a chill, tensive and full feeling in stomach and hypocbondris. 7 p.m., whilst eating got such a violent pain in metacarpal bone of r« middle finger that he almost dropped his spoon. After supper inert aieil pain in belly. — 23rd, 6 a.m., same dose. After 5 m. drawing Mint from 1. shoulder to hand, sometimes in jerks like electric shocks. After \ h. loud rumbling and gurgling in belly, which is distended ; confused head \ during a walk of i ^ h. very painful flatulent colic, painful dis« tension of whole belly, eructations, rare discharge of flatus with relief no stool (has usually 2 every m.). Transient stitches in 1. frontal protuberance, crossness, prostration. During a drive from lO lo 12 a.m. the violent pain in belly goes off, but an extremely tensiTe feeling of fulness and distension remains. After a very moderate meal the griping in bowels, and particularly the pain in stomach, recur with violence, and do not leave him during a drive of 4 h. He feels verjr ill, with great irritability of temper, every trifle makes him. angry;.

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N., quiet sleep but frequent waking. 4 a.m., pappy, clayey taste, burning of tongue as after smoking strong tobacco (he has not smoked for 3 or 4 d., having lost all taste for it), pressive headache^ loathing at all food (has eaten nothing since yesterday). — 24th, 10 a.m., same dose. 9 a.m., the first stool for 2 d., it was Arm, and was passed with much pressing, and accompanied by burning-like pain from anus up rectum. 10 a.m., violent griping in bowels, Tasting all d. N., heavy, anxious dreams. Woke in m. with bad taste, tongue thick, burning as after smoking strong tobacco, no appetite for coffee, great dryness of nose, which is completely stopped up. Confused head, crossness. — 25th, 6 a.m., same dose. Soon some nausea. A.m., griping in belly, flatulence, increased saliva. N., bad dreams. M., tongue furred.

d, 3rd dec. irit. — 26th, 10 a.m., 90 gr. Noon, sudden shootingtearing pains in r. supra-orbital ridge for 5 m., urinates 4 times in 2 n. P.m., when walking, violent pain in belly. — 27th. Had to go a long journey, so had no mcd. M., griping in bowels. 7 p.m., tearing in both shoulder-joints for i h, N., restless sleep, full of horrible dreams of murder, poisoning, &c. M., tiresome dryness of nose, — 28th, 6 a.m., same dose as on 26th. Pain in belly lasts all d., rush of water into mouth, 5 p.m., chilliness all over body, disinclination for mental work, great drowsiness, increased pain in belly. N., very restless, sleep as if stupefied, full of horrible dreams. 6 a.m., awoke with pressive pain in forehead, nasty taste, griping in bowels, distaste for all food, even coffee. After k h., urging to stool, purging with gripes. Sore pain under sternum, dyspnoea, great prostration, heaviness and weariness of limbs, so that he dreads riding, and prefers doing his business on foot. Feeling as if he had been sitting up all n., crossness, great rush of water into mouth, such dryness of nose that for 10 d. past he has not required a pocket-handkerchief. 8 a.m., whilst walking shudder all over body, skin-spasm, griping in belly, diarrhoea, soreness and pressure under sternum, crossness, ill humour. — 29th, 10 a.m., same dose. Increased saliva, griping internally, lasting all d., tensive dryness of nose. P.m., sudden violent tearing pain in second joint of big toe, lasting 5 m. After 5 m. more, tearing pain in r, knccjoint. 6 p.m., rigor all over body for A h., coldness of feet in warm room, unconscious drowsiness, cannot keep awake j goes to bed at 8.30 p.m., and the sleep is full of anxious dreams. — 30th, 9 a.m., same dose. Immediately griping in bowels, lasting all d, Between 6 and 7 p.m., rigor all over body, even in warm room, great thirst, N., restless sleep with anxious dreams. M., great prostration, weariness of feet, compression of head, pressure under sternum. — 31st. No mcd. During d. griping in belly and great weakness of all limbs. — April 1st, 6 a.m., 90 gr. rains in belly, Noon» suddenly an extremely violent dislocative pain in 1. shoulder, so that he could hardly guide his horse , after lasting i h. the pain left this part, but came on suddenly in r. shoulder-joint, where it remained for some time. After i h. the 1. knee-joint became very painful (tearing-drawing). Great weakness and prostration of whole body, especially hands and feet. 3 p.m., throbbing frontal pain, ill humour, mental and bodily prostration j he feels very ill, cannot study or think, with great forgetfulness and

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atsence of mind. Whilst writing, dislocative pain in r. wrist, so that he must often lay down his pen. Tension under sternum as if all were too tight, with same feeling in chest. Extreme dryness of nose. 4 p.m., such weakness of legs it requires a great effort to keep himself on them, while standing they knuckle under him. The pressure and heaviness on chest increase, and compel him to breathe deeply often, which gives him some relief. Shooting in region of fifth rib close to edge of sternum when at rest. After A h. the same shooting in I. side, drawing-tearing pain in 3rd phalanx of 1. index lasting i to 2 m., cramp in calves, aggravated by walking and extending foot, relieved by rest. 6 p.m., shooting pain in both frontal eminences, alternating with throbbine; ; for J h, increased salivary secretion. 9 p.m., great mental and bodily prostration, excessive ill humour, chilliness all over body, in bed at 9.30 p.m., drawing-tearing pain from hips to feet on both sides exactly in course of sciatic nerve, lasting 15 m. Sudden pain in r. fingers, tearing as if fingers were torn out for 5 m. The shooting in both sides of chest, as also the pressure under sternum, is still there, the latter very painful. The pain in shoulder goes ofF gradually in bed, N. restless, full of gruesome, anxious dreams.

e, 2nd dec, trit. — 2nd, 6 a.m., go gr. The shooting chest pains were no longer present in the m., but the pressure under sternum and the feeling of rawness and soreness were. 9 a.m., whilst driving pressive frontal pain with vertigo, stupefaction, heat in head as though he had been passing the n. in drinking. Ill-humour, crossness; for some d. past complete absence of sexual desire. 10 a.m., whilst driving the drawing in r. thigh returns, as also the pain in shoulder, but not so badly as yesterday. Burning in oesophagus when swallowing, slight griping in belly. 5 p.m., when taking a walk has such weariness and prostration that he fears not to be at the appointed place in time, almost at same time dislocative pain of r. big toe, making it difficult for him to tread. 8.30 p.m., pressive frontal pain, especially on I. side ; now and then extremely painful stitches and rends in 1. elbow-joint increased by extending the arm ; similar stitches and rends in I. shoulderjoint ; heaviness and burning of I. upper eyelid, heaviness oi hands, flying stitches in 1. side of chest and I. knee-joint. Sudden pain from I. shoulder-joint along ulna to wrist, it gets to such a height that the affected part becomes extremely sensitive. When walking tensive pain in back of I. thigh for 2 or 3 m. Suddenly in ist phalanx of middle finger pricks as with a fine needle. 10 p.m., the pain in shoulder- and elbow-joints becomes intolerable and compels him to go to bed. In bed transient stitches in I, ankle-joint, toes, both elbows, nape. N. very restless, full of gruesome, frightful dreams. 4 a.m., woke with bruised and heavy feeling in all limbs, tearing in 1. elbowjoint and r. shoulder, pressive frontal headache alternating with shooting, sudden stitches in 3rd phalanx of 1. index, griping in bowels, cross humour and disinclination for all employment. 3rd, 6 a.m., same dose. Some pains in belly, which, together with the stitches and rends in 1. shoulder and 1. elbow-joint and wrist, last all d. 6 p.m., increased pressure under sternum, chilliness^ all over body, prostration with weariness. N. restless, with frightful, anxious dreams, — 4th. Woke with

' feeling of weariness and powerlessncss. q a.m., qogr. Pains in belly^

I frequent yawning, increased secretion from sublingual gland ; a soft pappy stool with feeling of tenesmus and forcing in rectum thereafter as in dysentery. Burning in oesophagus with empty eructation. Tension and pressure under sternum compelling frequent deep breathing. 9 a.m., when writing tearing in 1. clbow-joint, violent pains in 1>eily. II a.m., when walking pressure and heaviness under sternum, transient shooting frontal pain, excessive heaviness and weariness of legs^ they can scarcely bear him. A.m., urinated 3 or 4 times copiously. Noon, after eating veal, pressure in stomach and heaviness in belly. From I to 5 p.m., when riding pressing headache from crown to 1. temple. Sudden exhaustion ana prostration, inclination to sleep so that he can hardly keep awake on his horse. On walking I down a hill sudden shooting pain In I. knee-joint, lasting 4 or 5 m., which hindered him much in walking. Whilst writing sudden penetrating stitches in I. shoulder-joint and 1, elbow-joint, whence the pain spread on the inner surface of the forearm to the fingers. Throbbing frontal pain, with heat and redness of face, sudden stitches in r. wrist, so that he cannot write, — all these pains came suddenly, lasted 4 or 5 m., and went off just as suddenly. Pressure and heaviness as of a weight on chest, making him breathe deeply. During supper violent tearing-shooting pain in second joint of r, thumb, then leaving this part suddenly, m I. shoulder, then the 1. elbow-joint, then again in r, thumb-joint, 1. knee, 1. side of chest in region of 6th rib — all suddenly and all within \ h. The I. shoulder, 1. elbow, and r. hand are painful till 9 p.m. 10 p.m., when going dowstairs sudden shooting-tearing pain in second joint of r. big toe. In bed drawing in I. shoulder. N.

I very restless, full of gruesome dreams. 6 a.m., pain in r. big toe. — 5th, 6 a.m., same dose. After 2 h. shooring pains to I. of sternum in region of 4th rib ; pressive pain with feeling of tightness under sternum, which soon increases to real dyspnoea. Pain in stomach and bowels, 2 greenish loose stools. 9 a.m., transient drawing pain in both shoulders and 1. clbow-joint, Pressive pain in forehead and heat of head. After urinating burning along urethra for a m., great heaviness in r. forearm, making writing difficult. 1 1 a.m., obtuse sritchcs in 1. side near sternum, great oppression of chest, increased by deep inspira- ^m tion. 2 p.m., whilst walking great weariness and heaviness of feet, H dyspncea. 5 p.m., tearing and drawing in 1. ankle-joint, pain in belly, " 2jrc2t dryness of nose, 7 p.m., tearing in I. wrist-joint for 2 or 3 m. Extremclv painful jerking tearing in second joint of r. thumb; sudden

I shooting m r. side near edge of sternum. Between 7 and i p.m. constant wandering pains (tearing and shooring), alternately in r. and 1. shoulder, both elbows and wrists, fingers, I. knee, r. big toe, r. and 1. side of chest, always only for a few m. in same place. N. quiet. M., woke with bellyache. — 6th, 6 a.m., same dose. Immediately increased pain in belly and gre.-»t flow of water into mouth. After ordinary stool feehng of shooting along rectum, with urging and tenesmus. Heaviness and pressure in chest; transient stiichcs, alternately on r. and I. of sternum, great weakness and prostration, dtlEculty of walking. Pricking and tearing in skin of whole body, sometimes more violent at oac

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place than at anocher, must rub hinaelf with hi$ clothes, with heat

over the body, feelinft of formicatioa and as if hair of hoid was gcody drawn up, whilst walking in open air, lasting \h. 1 1 z.m^ throbbing frontal pain, with heat in hndi feels very uiicomfonable^ appetite dimtniihed. Ahex a tcantr meal pressure and fulness in abdotncn. The heavineia, pmnire, ana tightneii of chest, a^ aUo the dryness of nose, last till n«— 7di. Woke from restless &\ctp with prcssiv-c headache and some grifnng in beliv. Took same dose. After i h. h« had the occasional transient sbootugs in L chest, then heaviness and pressure under sternum i to these were added dazednes^ of head, formication all over body, with burning and itching, i p.tn.j whilst standii^ speakinj; violent vert^ with stupefection, 90 that hit senses seem tu *leave him and he ts in danger of tumbling forwards. 3 p.m., pain Ln r. wrist-jdnt (transient, shooting and tearing). On back of r. thigh cramps with sensation while wuking as if sinews were too short, which makes walking uphill very painfiiL Great exhaustion during a long walk. N. restless, disturbed by heavy anxious dreams.

^ 1st dec. ttit.-— Sth, at 8 MjxUf 9a gr. Soon heat in face, con* fusion of head, shooting and tearing now in 1.^ now in r. shouldcf, suddenly in r. knee, in r. wrist-joint* 11 a.m., obtuse stitches in 1. side of chest, pressure and vcieht under stcrnutn^ dyspnoea, great exhaustion, diyness of nose. Noon, vertigo, thinks he must £ill forwards. Great irritabili^ of temper, restless sleep. M., hcavinen, heat, and dozedness of head.— 9th, 5.30 a,in., same do»c« After i h. transient stitches near sternum, prnuure in chest, 1 1 a*m., tearing in 1. wrist and 1. shoulder. P.m., flatulent pain in abdomen, cramp m r» thigh. Dyspnoea all d., great diyness of nose. Restless n., witk heavy dreams.— lOth, 10 a.m., same dose. Same symptoms tn same order as yesterday. To-day it strikes him that for the last 10 d. the inner sur&x of the nose has been ulcerated and covered with scab, which when removed soon re-forms. Inflammation of prepuce, with redness. (An intolerable itching and smarting of scrotum, with crystpelatous inflammation of the uin, which had tormented him (or a month, has disappeared these last 8 d. — it did not reappe^.) 8 p.m., very painful pressure on chesty heat in face. N. very restless, full of anxious dreams. M., woke with confusion of head and grcit pressure on chest, relieved by expectoration of consistent uurulcu phlegm. — nth, 6 a.m., same dose. Immediately pain in abdomen, pressure under sternum. Sudden dislocative pain in r. big toe, hardly allowing htm to tread. Transient stitches for 2 or 3 m. on I. side of . chest near sternum. Noon, near inner border of scapula frctjumt stabs as with a pointed knife, which take away the breathy for i h. Drawing pain in 1. inguinal region. Tearing in 1. knee and r. wmi.

2 p.m., violent painnd tearing in r. frontal and supra-orbital pto^ tuberances, with heat there in which the eye participates for 2 or ^ o^H pain about navel. Drawing in 1. thigh, pressure on

sternum. £., unusual appetite, saliva much increased, i' tearing-throbbb^ pain in r. frontal and supra-orbital jm

3 or 4 m, Teanng in 1. upper arm and r. wrist. Tia yellow discharge m>m urethra. — 12th, m., pressure on

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(7. JoH. HuEBNER, surgeon's assistant, act. 33, phlegmatic temperament, robust, healthy. — March 6th, 8 a.m., 20 gr. 6th dec. tnt. Undulating headache, with glowing heat of face, burning lilce fire, E., unusual drowsiness and very early falling asleep. — 7th, 6 a.m., same dose. Same symptoms as yesterday, only the heat is greater and lasts longer, there is circumscribed redness of cheeks. Great sleepiness, uncommonly profound sleep ; also the 2 next d., when he took no mcd, — loth, m., same dose. Cheerful humour, i p.m., burning in face and ears like fire. Constriction of chest in region of false ribs, taking away his breath. Tearing in both upper arms at insertion of deltoid almost all d. — 1 ith, m., same dose. Noon, heat in face, great weariness and weakness of limbs. E,, unusual sleeplessness and profound sleep. — 1 2th, m., 33 gr. Same symptoms.

b. 5th dec, trit, — 13th, m., 30 gr. Immediately pinching in belly, forehead painfully confused. Great heat and redness of face, with irresistible sleepiness. 1 1 a.m., vomited 7 or 8 times profusely. Extreme desire for smoking. £., great thirst, with heat in head and sleepiness, so that he connot remain up after 8 p.m. Woke at 2 a.m. from restless sleep, full of horrible dreams, with griping around navel and feeling of pressing as if diarrhoea would come on, which it did not, — 14th, m., same dose, 6 a.m., confusion of head, heaviness in upper arms, laziness, crossness no appetite, great prostration, drawing-tearing pain on inner aspect of both upper arms. Increased secretion of saliva from submaxillary gland, griping in bowels all d. Noon, the usual heat of face. N., woke frequently from the griping in bowels. M., nausea, inclination to vomit, thick white fur on tongue. — 15th, m., same dose, I p.m., irresistible sleepiness ; frequent ineffectual urging to stool. 7 p.m., tearing frontal headache, with thirst and heat, sensitiveness of submaxillary gland, with increased secretion from it ; dryness of mouth and nose ; heaviness of legs and arms ; ill humour, crossness. N, mostly sleepless, disturbed by anxious dreams.

f, 4th dec, trit. — 16th. Wakes at 4.30 a.m. with feeling as if all fingers from their tips to second phalanx were gone to sleep, with inability to grasp any object for J h. 7 a.m., great exhaustion of whole body, crossness, laziness, frequent transient stitches at I, edge of sternum, going across chest and back ; heaviness, drawing pain in inner aspect of both upper arms, which arc painful to touch. 30 gr., griping in bowels, increase of saliva. Noon, heat and redness of face and ears, lasting 2 h. E., cross, very sleepy. — 17th, m., same dose. Chill all over body, griping in bowels, with 2 very foetid diarrhoeic stools, nausea, cannot cat breakfast. Drawing pain on inner aspect of both upper arms over elbows, along forearms to wrists. Tongue furred white, heaviness and dazedness of head, pale complexion, features looked pinched, abdominal integuments very tender to touch. A.m., frequent yawning ; drawing pain in 1. arm to wrist j trembling of both upper eyelids, heaviness in chest and pressure as if catarrh were coming on. E., great exhaustion, sleepiness, dryness of nose. — i8th. Restless n. M., 60 gr. Pain -in belly and no appetite, white furred

tongue, with feeling as if it were rough and landy (ai after smoking strong tobacco), il ft.ai., ditlocativc pain in nape. Stitches in I. $»de of chest in region of fifth rib, extending backw^^rds t<» edge of scapula i j>ain in belljr, with KHsitivencss of its idtegumcnts about the inguinal ,r^on,as aner a longwalk. P,m., 4 or 5 diarrhcric stools of yeUowisii' white colour, with incTCued tenderness of abdomtnaJ intcgufi>ents^5o that laughing hurts bino. £., shooting in L side of chest, tncrcaaed by .deep br^ithing. Chilliness all over body, with much yawning, sleepiness; restless n., nuuiy dreams, — jQthi m., same dose. Pain in beod of bodi elbows, bruised pain in whole bod^ ; i h. after dinner empty eructations, disiocative pain in both knee^ v continued puln in belly, humming in ean, dryness of no»e, sleepiness, unusually profound sleep.

4i, 3rd dec. trit.---20th, m., 60 gr. Forenoon, while driving, for 4 h. heat and redness of fiice, and 1 h. after that is over, sleepmess. Pain about navel and hypochondria. Frequently occurring and sud. denly disappearing disiocative pain tn hi|v and knee-joints whilsc walking, better when at rest. No appetite, though for a d. the tongue has been clean ; diarrhoea ; drawing pafn in both upper anns ; feeling as if eyes were forced into their orbits ^ rc9tles» sleep, wkh frequent waking.— 21st, ni», same dose. Noon, tearing pain in crown, extending to I. shoulder, very violent till 7 p,m. P.m*^ 3 diarrhocic stools, with pain in belly. 6 p.m., violent rigor, commencing at cbest and extending thence all over body, lasting i h, in spite of sitting close to fire, followed by bruised feeling, N, quieter. — ^^and, 5 a,m., same dooe. Noon, heat and rednessof face j pressivc pain in both eyes ; corv^&a, with flow of watery discharge for 3 h., thcnstoppcd-up nose. Drawing pain in both elbow-joints. 6 p.m., rigor originating in nape and arms, icy coldness of ears, lasting 2 h. Distaste for food, cannot cake supper. Sore-throat, with foeling of constriction in region of submaxillary gland; drawing pain, beginning on posterior aspect of L upper ann and extending to palm, where it becomes shooting. Bruised pain all orer ,body J great dryness and stoppage of nose j burning of Hds on closing them, especially of L eye. rasacd watery urine copiously 10 or 12 times. Slept only till midnight, not afterwards. M., nasty pasty taste, and feeling as if tongue were sandy. Loathing at brcakfvi, — 23rd, 6 a.m., same dose. After i h. great flow of water into moui 9 a.m., coldness of head with paleness of face, then heat and burning face till 4 p.m. Frontal headache, crossness, drawing pains in kn and 1. arm down to fingers ; great prostration^ stopped nose. Rest] n. M., feeling as if toes were asleep, they are insensible. Extremely painful tearing on 1. shoulder, as though wind had blown on the pan } nausea, loathing at everything^ white furred tongue, which leeU rough. — 24th, 6 a.m., same dose. CofFee tastes like vinegar. 9 a.m., chiliiness all over body, cannot get warm at 6re. 1 1 a.m., general hcac of body for 2 h.^25th. No med. ; no symptoms.

i, 2nd dec. trit.— 26th, 6 a.m., 60 gr. u am,, contr sing pain in both hypochondria taking away hh breathy nose. 5.30 p.m., chilliness beginning at back and sprea^ in a transient manner. N., sound quiet sleep* M.j floyni mouth.— 27th, 6 a.m.,.samc dose« M«) stupe^tioo ai,^

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cannot hold himself upright^ staggering and weakness of legs, vertigo. II a.m., great heat of head, which recurs at 3 p.m. i p.m., after taking soup griping in bowels. E., great sleepiness. N, quiet, no dreams. — 28th, m,, same dose. 10 a.m., twitching in cervical muscles with constriction, almost taking away breath. In the space of 3 h. urinated copiously seven limes. Griping in bowels as though diarrhoea were about to come on. 6,30 p.m., chilliness )>beginning in back and spreading all over body for i h. N., stupefied, restless sleep, without dreams, but frequent waking. — 29th, m., same dose. M., wakes with pain in bowels and urging to stool, till 8 a.m. ; 2 diarrhoeic stools with griping in bowels, nausea. Inclination to vomit, and loathing of all lood. Before rising coryza, after i h. stopped-up nose ; flow of water into mouth. From noon till 3 p.m. 3 diarrhceic stools. No appetite, no inclination to smoke the last 8 d. Tinnitus in r. ear, every sound seems to reverberate in its depths. 6.30 p.m., chilliness for i^ h. followed by extreme sleepiness. M., nausea, occipital headache, as if scalp were inflamed. — 30th, m., same dose. Very violent headache ; stitches in region of 6th 1. rib, increased by deep inspiration, lasting till n. Great dryness of nose. N., twitching headache, which prevents him sleeping. M., stitches in side continue j tongue furred, bad taste. f, 1st dec. trit. — 31SL, m., 60 gr. Noon, heat in head, pain in bowels, going to sleep of fingers and toes, great dryness of nose. — — April 1st, m., same dose. After 2 h. pain commencing at r. elbow extending to little finger, with feeling as if arm were contused. 10 a.m., previous headache in forehead, increasing for 1 h. ; great dryness of nose ; heaviness and weariness of legs \ ill humour ; crossness. 3 p.m., thirst, increased heat of head. E., twitching in r. fingers for ^ h.— and. No med. Ulcerative pain in r. forearm j sensitiveness of armmuscles to touch i restless short sleep. — 3rd, m., 60 gr. 9 a.m., heat of face, tearing pains in r. upper and fore arm, with short intervals all d, 5 p.m., frontal headache, with heat and redness of face. 5.30 p.m., constant yawning, great weakness and prostration, nose stopped. — 4th, m. same dose. 9 a.m., bruised pain of thighs, flesh feels as if detached from bone; pinching in stomach, ii a.m., after vomiting, extremely painful forcing and burning along urethra extending to bladder. — 5th, m., same dose. 10 a.m., pain about navel, weariness of feet ; pain in 1. thigh as if contused ; scraping feeling, as from foreign body in 1. eye. 3 p.m., stitches in r. side in region of 3rd rib, which go across chest and are increased by deep inspiration for 3 or 4 m.

5 p.m., shooting pain in r. scapular region, corresponding with the stitches anteriorly. 6 p.m., drawing and tearing in fingers of both hands for 4 or 5 m. N., frequent waking on account of griping in bowels. — 6th, m., same dose. M., pain in bowels ; diarrhoea till noon,

6 stoob with violent griping in bowels. 9] a.m., transient stitches in region of 1. 5th rib, increased by deep brcathmg. Dislocativc pain in nape, which is tender to touch. Great heaviness and weakness of legs j pain in forehead with dazedncss of head. 10 a.m., whilst walking feeling as if r. toes were dead, with formication lasting 4 h. P.m., 3 diarrhoeic stools with violent griping in bowels. Heaviness and weakness of legs. (^Ibid.^ 355.)

Girl, xt. 6. a, 6th dec. trit. — March 15th, 10 a.m., 15 gr.

2 p.m., when at school suddenly attacked with nausea attended with heat of face. — i6th, 17th, and i8th. Same dose. On all these days was constantly poorly and cross.

h. 5th dec. trit. — 19th. 12 gr., great cheerfulness and good spirits.

3 p.m., complains of shooting pains in ear, frontal headache, and heat of face ; all these symptoms gone by e. — 20th and 21st. Same dosCi no symptoms.

c, 4th dec. trit.— 22nd. 20 gr., immediately nausea and pain in stomach which makes her cry. 3 p.m., when at school had suddenly a shooting pain in r. external ankle lasting some m. 7 p.ni'., chiUiness all over, is very tired and wants to go to bed.— 23rd. Same dote. After I h. headache with heat of face and hands. P.m., shooting pain in distal joint of r. index, then suddenly in 1. ankle ; transient shootings in 1. side. — 25th. Same dose. 2 p.m., heat in face and hands for i h. ; lively, cheerful. 7 p.m,, sudden tearing pain in L index for 5 m., and similar sudden pain in r. knee-joint} occasional chills. — 27th. Same dose. After i h. great liveliness, increased appetite. 7 p.m., drawing pains in second joint of 1, index and middle finger, which after a few m. jump into 1. knee-joint ; chilliness beginning in back. The next 4 d. could not be persuaded to take any more Lyc. as she feared the pains in the fingers ; still, notwithstandmg, every e. she had drawing pain in 1. hand and fingers, as also in 1. knee, lasting a few seconds. Every e. the chilliness appeared. — April 1st. 20 gr., after the griping in bowels with 2 loose stools, pressure on chest, weakness, ill humour, wants to go to bed. 3 p.m., cheerful, only complains of weakness of legs. 7 p.m., chilliness all over body, wants to go to bed, and is soon asleep. N., anxious dreams. Next d. diarrhoea twice in forenoon, preceded by griping in bowels and loss of appetite.

^. 3rd dec. trit. — April 3rd. 20 gr., after i h. (11 a.m.) heat of face for J h., griping in bowels ; 2 loose stools. 6 p.m,, sudden shoot in 1. big toe ; soon thereafter tearing in 1. fingers for 5 m. making her cry. 7 p.m., chilliness over back. — 4th. No med. During £ some griping in bowels and pressure on chest. £., chillincss^-^5th. 20 gr., after 1 h. transient stitches on 1. side of chest, increased fay deep inspirations, for i h. Noon, gripings in bowels, followed by loose stool. Great weakness and weariness of legs, diminished appetite, she wants to go early to bed. — 6th and 7th. No med. A.m., constsnt griping around navel, occasional transient stitches in region of 5th rifau £., cross, sleepy, chilliness over back. — 8th. 20 gr., pressure under sternum. Noon, throbbing frontal headache with heat of hcc^ grest weakness, crossness, i p.m., pressure in stomach after a very small meal. 7 p.m., tearing in first joints of 1. index, middle, and little fingers for 5 m. ; great desire for bed with frequent yawning. — 9di. Same dose. M., great weakness and cramp of legs. Noon, throbbing frontal headache, yawning, griping in bowels. A.m., 2 loose stools. £., chilliness ; stitches in 1. side of chest for 2 or 3 m. Shootings in r. wrist extending to finger-tips. — loth. No med. Pressure and oppression on chest wall all d. £., chilliness, pain in bowek widi one loose stool. N., frightful dreams. ....

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weakness and weariness of arms and legs. After dinner pressure in stomach for li h.; eructation of air, frequent yawning. E., chilliness, — lath. No med. No symptoms except weakness of legs. — 13th. 20 gr. On waking, m., pressive headache, ill humour, great weariness so that she remained in bed. 11 a.m., griping in bowels, no appetite, complains of tenderness of submaxillary gland, which is somewhat swollen. E,, chilliness. — 14th. No med. Only increased tenderness of submaxillary gland. — 15th. No med. E., chilliness. — i6th. 20 gr. Noon, heat and redness efface, griping in bowels lasting all d. ; whilst walking shooting in 1. knee-joint. P.m., great weariness of legs, and sleepiness. Restless sleep. — 17th. No med. Griping in bowels, transient stitches in both sides of chest ; pressure on chest with great disposition to sigh frequently. E., chilliness. — iSth. 20 gr., after waking great weariness of legs, disinclination to get up; griping in bowels all d. — 19th. No med. Same symptoms as yesterday.

f. 1st dec. trit. — 20th. 20 gr., great sleepiness, can hardly be wakened; weariness and prostration. 11 a.m., griping about navel. Noon, heat of face, stitches in region of 1. 5th rib for a few seconds. Crossness. N. disturbed by anxious dreams ; woke, feeling very tired. — 2ist, 20 gr., after i h. griping in bowels ; heaviness in chest. Chilliness all over, all d. E., drawing- tea ring pains in 1. Hnger-joints, very violent but transient. — 22nd. No med. Great weariness, confusion of head, difficulty of breathing, diminished appetite ; after eating, a little discomfort in stomach, yellow complexion. 8 p.m., chilliness, even in bed. N. very restless, talks much and loudly in sleep. — 23rd. 20 gr,, complete loss of appetite. Noon, heat of face, E., chilliness, commencing in back. Wants to go to bed at 7 p.m. Symptoms as yesterday.— -24th. Same dose. Weakness and weariness of whole body. Noon, hot face ; \ h. after this transient stitches in region of I. 5th rib. Heaviness and pressure in chest. No appetite. The griping in bowels and loose stools (a very unusual state) lasted 8 d. longer. The chilliness went off on the 4th d., when her good spirits and liveliness, which had quite left her during the proving, returned, (/W., 362.)

Kath. Herzic, :ct. 16, housemaid, not yet menstruated, healthy. She first took all kinds of preparations of the tinct. from 30th to 1st dil.j without any eft'cct, except that she always had immediately after the dose increased heat and redness of face.

a, 6th dec, trit. — March 27th, m., 60 gr, i p,m., frontal headache and heat. Giddy as if drunk. — 28th, 6 a.m., 20 gr. i p.m,, frontal headache and heat of face ; roaring in cars, giddiness. After \ h., rigor from within outwards for \ h., soon followed by heat. — 29th, 6 a.m., 20 gr. After 1 \ h., pressive frontal pain and hot face, constant yawning, drowsiness, weariness of legs.

b. 5th dec. trit. — 30th, 6 a.m., 60 gr, 1 p.m., headache, with great heat ; transient stitches in r. side of chest. 4 p.m., recurrence of heat all over, followed in \ h. by general chilliness, and ending in great weariness and weakness of legs.— 31st, 7 a.m,, 60 gr. Noon, heat of head, frontal headache, nausea. 1.30 p.m., chilliness all over body for | h,, followed by extreme exhaustion. Some burning on

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urinating. — April ist. No mcd., no symptoms. — 2nd, 7 a.m., 60 gr. After I h. nausea, no appetite, pain in stomachy headache lor 3 h. I p.m., chilliness all over for 2 h. Burning in urethra when urinating. — 3rd, 7 a.m., 60 gr. 2 p.m., yawning, headache, with hot hoL 4 p.m., chilliness all over body, great weakness and weariness.

c. 4th dec. trit. — ^4th, 60 gr. After i b. pains in stomach, nausea, constant yawning, heat of face. 4.30 p.m., chilliness, extremities cold, goose-skin all over. This girl would take no more Lye, as she feared getting ague. On the 6th, about 4 p.m., a regular paroxysm came on, with following symptoms : — Constant yawning, nausea, inclination to vomit, chilliness, beginning at back and spreading all over body; cold hands and feet, no perspiration, but heat, only observable on lace* Tlie chill lasted till 6.30 p.m. and ended with extreme exhaustion and bruised feeling of legs, crossness, slight drawing in wrists and lingers of both hands. On going to bed at 7.30 p.m. she soon went to sleep and woke next d. without any symptoms. — 7th, 4 p.m., the paroxysm recurred, but was of greater intensity and lasted longer. Tne chilliness lasted till 7 p.m. The prostration and the drawing in wrist and finger-joints were greater than yesterday. The sleep at n. was quiet and refreshing, and she felt quite well in m. — 8th, 3^0 p-m., a precisely similar paroxysm. — 9th, 3 p.m., a 4th paroxysm. The chill was mofc intense and combined with shivering. There were also nausea and inclination to vomit, with bitter, bilious taste. The tearing pains in ankles and wrists were also more severe; Puis, 4 was given.— loth, 3 p.m., slight chill, all other symptoms much milder. — xith, 3 p.m., a still milder paroxysm. — 1 2th. No trace of pain, no gastric symptoms.— 14th. Quite well. (KoUer, who contributes this provuiff» says he is convinced the ague was caused by the Lye., and it JS different from the ague of the district in some essential particulan.) {IhiJ, 366.)

1 1, a, Theresa Pell, a pale, cachectic-looking girl of 17, notyct menstruated. — April 3rd, 6 a.m., 60 f!;r. 6th dec. trit. After x h.^ sensation of scraping in ear. Dislocative pain in r, shoulder-joinL— . 4th, 6 a.m., 60 gr. Noon, heat followed by pain in head mr i h. After 2 h., pain in abdomen, rumbling and gurgling in hypc^strium^ dryness of mouth, i p.m., heat in head and pain in forehead, burning in eyes. Stupefied feeling, constant yawning, great exhaustion^ drowsiness. N., frightful dreams. — 5th. Same dose. Griping in bowels» purging 3 or 4 times, rumbling in bowels. Weariness and braised feeling in legs, great dryness of mouth. Sleepiness, stupefied, zestless sleep, full of dreams. — 6th and 7th. No med. Griping in bowels all d., fievcral loose stools, heat of face, stupefaction. Sensitiveness of sublingual gland, increase of saliva. — 8th, 6 a.m., 60 gr. Heat of head, griping in bowels, yawning. Swelling of the gland can readily be seen, no appetite. E., chilliness, unusual sleepiness and frequent yawning.

b. 5th dec. trit.— 9th, 6 a.m., 60 gr. Griping in bowels, 3 or 4 loose, greenish stools. Sensitiveness of submaxillary gland, i saliva. Drawing and tearing in both shoulders alternately, great heat of face, with circumscribed redness of cheeks. 6 p*mm^

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ness commencing in back, with feeling as if it were continually sprinkled with cold water. Great sleepiness, restless sleep. — loth* No mcd. Griping in bowels all d. 6 p.m., severe chilliness all over, —nth, 6 a.m., 60 gr. 10 a.m., burning on chest, under sternum j dry nose ; transient stitches in l.side of chest. 6 p.m., severe chilliness with stupefied sleepiness ; restless sleep disturbed by tiresome dreams. — 1 2th, 6 a.m., 60 gr, 9 a.m., tearing pain in 1. ramus of lower jaw, extending to 1. temporal region. Noon, great heat of face, dryness of nose, loss of appetite, remarkable bluish hue of gums, constant yawning. 6 p.m., chilliness all over body for 2 h., with stupefied feeling in head, drowsiness, tearing in limbs. N. very restless. M., feels very ill and cannot rise she is so weak. — 13th. No mcd. Weariness, as after a long walk, no appetite, drawing pain in 1. temple, extending to forehead, tearing in both shoulders, transient stitches now in r. now in h elbow-joint, then in r. and then in 1. wrist ; single stitches in both knees j this lasted in alternation ah. 7 p.m., rigor comingfrom back, cold hands and feet, cannot get warm in bed for 2 h. The tearing pains in above places increase. Nausea, with inclination to vomit- Constant yawning. The paroxysm ends after 2 h. in a stupefied, very restless sleep, from which she wakes, m., with extreme weakness. — 14th. No med. 7 p.m., same attack as yesterday, also on 15th and i6th. — 17th. A very slight attack, after which she recovered; the weariness of legs and a peculiar distraction — absence of thought — lasted till 24th. (/W., 369.)

Baumgaertner, surgeon, took, March i6th, 100 dr. 30th dil. Up to April 2nd observed following. — On 2nd d., ill-humoured, little inclination to speak, for some d. — 5th d. A small boil on lower jaw, which filled with transparent lymph, burst and dried to a yellow scab, which remained several d., then fell off, and left a copper-coloured spot, which only regained normal colour after 4 months. — 7th d. R. middle finger commenced to be hot and painful, then occurred inflammation, at root of nail, which suppurated, and after discharge of matter soon healed, — loth d. Felt a loosening of r. lower incisors, and slight bleeding of zums. This lasted 2 d. — April 3rd, 7 a.m., 100 dr- 24th dil. No effect except increased irritability of temper. — 8th. Transient smarting pain at anus. — From 9th to 30th no symptoms, — May 1st, 7 a.m., lOO dr. i8th dil. Nothing except some cough and single slight variable stitches on chest. — 6th, 1 00 dr. 1 8th dil. I J a.m., some pain in a small spot on r. index, lasting 3 d., and then gradually going off. During afternoon, frequent small pricks in r. knee, especially when walking. In e. transient boring pain in I, frontal region towards roof of nose; from 7 to 8 p.m. difficult breathing, as though he had respired sulphur fumes. After 8 p.m. a liver-brown stool. — 7th. Nothing but frequent sensations as if sparks of fire darted out of eyes, especially in open air. — 8th, 100 dr. 15th dil. Soon heaviness on chest and impeded respiration, lasting some time, relieved by cough, with expectoration of white, tough mucus, going off' by noon. — 9th, 100 dr. I5ih dil., at 7 a.m. Nose painful on pressing it, especially towards root, the pain seemed to be seated in mucous membrane. Frequent tussiculation and first firm, then liquid stool.^ioth. Two liquid

stools, cough continues. — nth, 7 a.m., lOO dr. 12th dil. Slwfat shivering after swallowing dose ; after ^ h. rising of warmtll up spue for I minute ; during d. tearing in limbs ; when walking in open air, burning-shooting pain on borders of sternum, and cough. Tovrmrdt c when lying unusual pulsation in thoracic cavity, frequent yswningi md sore pain at root of tongue. — I2th. Pain as yesterday continned, lod ksted till n. Cough rather severe. — 13th, 100 dr. 9di diL Cbi^ frequent during d., fotiguing and often with expectoration of white viscid phlegm, all d. out of humour, and the least thing made him cross. — 14th, 7 a.m., loo dr. 9th dil. Cough and expectoration u yesterdav ; on hawking, burning in throat ; note stopped up. AH d. out of humour, and disinclined to speak. In c. die 3rd aound r. incisor was painful for a short time. Firm costive itool,— -15th. Cough and expectoration less, nose still stopped, sneesing, no ttooL'— i6th and 17th, 100 dr. 6th dil. — i8th and 19th. No med. Coi^ continued all through 4th d., but slighter, and only troubled him m. and e. Constipation till i8th, when he had a hard difficult atooL Frequent indications of toothache in same tooth, and occasional tearing in limbs. Nose free.— 20th, lOO dr. 3rd dil. At noon, violent ttitdict in r. elbow-joint ; x h. after dinner, great pulsation in thoracic cmtj and sweet taste, cough severe and dry.^aist, loo dr. 2nd dil.-"aana, 100 dr. 1st dil. No symptoms except twitching in hairy aodpi occ^ sional slight stitches at anus, and dry fatiguing cough. — 23rd, ID dr. of concentrated tincture. Soon, slight confusion of head, and very Irequent fits of coughing, each time followed by transient palpitation of heart, heaviness and roughness in throat. — 24tb, m., 30 dr. tinct. Soon, nausea, with flow of water into mouth ; later, stitches, sometimes in cardiac region, sometimes in 1. elbow, sometimes in belly for ^ h. Stomach tender to pressure, abdomen distended ; visible pulsation m scrob. cordis, repeated fatiguing cough with vomiting; in afternoon, stitches in rectum. — 25th, m. On waking cough with thick

expectoration. 7 a.m., 100 dr. tinct. At noon stitches in belly winch went through inguinal ring to thigh, soon iit of coughing with wcantf mucous expectoration. Transient erections with deficient sexual appe* tite. Disinclination fur work and laziness. — 26th. No medicine^ same symptoms. — 27th, lOO dr. tinct. Nausea immediately. L. eye became painful, especially when moved ; when looking at brightly coloured objects they began to tremble. Cough frequent and more severe, always followed by tightness of chest, dyspnoea, palpitation and heat of face, little expectoration. These symptoms lasted till 30th, on which day there was only moderate cough. — 31st. During d. i^ os* tinct. — June ist. Flow of water into mouth, constant nausea, distension, 2 hard stools with effort and pain at anus, after passing 2 d. without stool. — 2nd. Slight cough, nausea in m., inclination to vomit, flow of saliva ; in afternoon, roaring in ears, distension of abdomen, good appetite, no stool. — 3rd. Slight roaring in ears, nausea, inclination to vomit, distension of abdomen with good appetite ; no nfrml. 4th_ Besides yesterday's symptoms, all d. feeling as if an incisor in 1. upper jaw were forced out. In e. a very difficult hard stool, with laceratug pain in rectum ; great general exhaustion. — ^5th. Same iymptomi| hnt

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no stool. — gth. Less nausea, increased appetite, tearing in various joints, especially of fingers. Enormous appetite followed by flatulent distension of abdomen. Stool regular for 2 d., afterwards hard and with much pressing, cough almost gone, — From July loth to August 8th every d., m. and e., 5 gr. 1st trit. — 1st d. Afternoon, coughed up bright red blood, inclination to vomit, without loathing of food, and with good appetite. — 2nd d. Fulness of abdomen with hunger, periodical burning feeling on di(Ferent parts of skin, frequently on sacral region, especially when heated. — 3rd d. Severe pain on those parts which had previously been injured ; stitches in temple, hard difficult stool. — 4th d. Frequent sneezing, slight perspiration and increased secretion of urine ; frequent stitches in glans penis in rapid succession ; sensation of water running through r. inguinal ring into scrotum ; diminished sexual appetite ; pains in corns. £,, depressed spirits and canine hunger. — 5th d. Same symptoms. — 6th d. Frequent sneezing and burning in eyes, hot feeling in part of feet and in soles. — 7th d. Transient bleeding of gums. £., cutting in iliac region. — 8th d. Great inclination to lie down, frontal pain, sensitiveness of eyes to daylight, firm, scanty and difficult stool ; great weakness when walking. — 9th d. Frequent dry cough, with rough feeling under sternum. — lOth d. Pressive pain on 1. side of forehead, great prostration ; erection without sexual desire, great exhaustion after coitus. — nth d. Great exhaustion, burning and watering of eyes, inclination to vomit, cutting in belly on inspiration, and when lying on back. — t2th d. Great weakness, inclination to vomit, here and there tearing in extremities. Many dreams at n. — 13th d. On waking frontal headache, pressure in eyes, inclination to vomit and hunger ; all d. fulness in abdomen. N. restless, many unconnected dreams. — 14th d. No change except undefined pain in r. hip-joint, going off on walking in open air. — 15th. During a walk great hunger, burning feeling on skin along spine, very firm stool ; head confused, great forget fulness. — 16th to i8th d. No symptoms. — 19th d. Itching all over body, must scratch, — 20th d. Itching continues, bitter taste, heartburn after smoking, frequent short cough and palpitation on going upstairs, weakness after any exertion. — 21st d. Great prostration, wished to lie in bed, increased hunger; excoriation on nates. — 22nd. Inclination to vomit, with hunger, some cough, great excoriation and prostration. — 23rd d. After waking, irritable disposition, nausea and inclination to vomit after smoking. Hunger, oppression of chest, tickling in throat making him cough almost all d. Sleep disturbed, many dreams. — 24th d. Heartburn, heaviness on chest, frequent sneezing with coryza, burning on skin along spine, very little movement causes excoriation. — 25th d. Soft painful stool. Excoriarion and hunger less. — 26th d. Fulness of abdomen ; difficulty of swallowing fluids, as if oesophagus at entrance were contracted. Frequent cough. — 27th and 28th d. Cough somewhat more severe and tightness of chest. — 29th d. Difficulty of swallowing solids, with increased hunger, soft but difficult stool. Afternoon, boring in stomach, inclination to vomit, and eructation of air. E., burning in I. eyeball and roaring in head, cough less. No more medicine was taken, and the symptoms gradually subsided. The difficult stoo! lasted longest, it waa

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soft, but could with difficulty be expelled, (Zfitsch, d, Frr, d* htm, Atr%, Otiterr.^ i\ 166, 1862.)

Blaufuss, Nov. 2itt, 1859, took i gr« of powdered lycop. at 8 a,m. About 10 felt mouth' fill with Mdivi^ and on spitting it oui same thing recurred. At back of tongue and pulatc sour ta^te all d« On 22nd, 2gr., with tame result. On 28th^ 1 gr. oi isc tnc. at saine h. In forenoon, itching in groin and scrotum. An h. later, rush of blood to head ; painful micturition^ last drops idth difEcuky expelled ; urioe of deep brown colour, with much mucus in it; frequent erections. In

afternoon, same symptoms. At n.

with amorous dreams.

29th.— Same symptoms, only apparently more viokrn \ great excitement of whole body. Symptoms lasted ail next d., and only disappeared on d. following. (Maetin's provings. Htm, Vnruljahruhr^y x, 5a.)

Grabfb, Nov. 2and, took i er. fttting without ejfect. 23rd. — At 7 a.m. 2gr. About iDremarkedthat pulse was somewhat quicker -(86 — 88) ; he was at same time in very good spirits, without amy particular reason for being so. About 3 ■p.m. was sci/ed with violent Stitches in chest and oppressed respiration, especially when running. At n. very restless sleep, and great rush of blood to heart. 24th.— At 9 a.m. palpitationi lasting 10 m. until he had drunk: a glass of salt and water. At noon, immediately after eating, cramp-liicc contraction in nape, and in afbemoon violent headache. 25th. — Quite well. {Jbld,, 53-)
GuNTHER, Nov. 27th, at 6 a.m. took i gr. of ist irit. At 4 p.m. slight headache, and some tearing in temporal rcgtuo, which however, together with the headache, went oJf about 8. 28th.— At 7 a.m. took same. Again slight headache and (11 a.m.} shooting in temple, with a very peculiar itdiln^, conjoined with shooting diagofially across chest (between 4th and 7th ribs). No appetite, and burning thirst, which had to be assuaged with water alt d, Eong, with ^ourbitter expectoration of which he could not get rid, Atcr nothing all d« At n., little or no sleep, much perspiration, and terrible itching in limbs, most severe on scrotum \ also constant desire to pa3$ wat< which caused great tickling in urethra, urine ran away a}mo£e involuntarily, and he could not completely expel it, it was of orange colour and smelt rather strong. 29th. — After taking a third dose same symptoms occurred, only with much greater severity, so that he was unable to work on account of the horrible headache, and could scarcely take a step without getting a kind of vertigo. He also remarked on bath wrists, as also on 1. thigh, elevated red pustules on which were small points filled with pus; this eruption lasted 5 d. Headache continued all next week, pain in chest till Dec. 3rd, bitter taste and itching in urethra till Dec, 7th ; tongue was moderately furred^ and nights sleepless. {Ibid,^ 53.)
HiLP£RT, Nov. 2xst, at 7 and 1 1 a.m., took I gr. withe that d., but in afternoon of 2nd d. he had most violent b especially to 1. of frontal sinus and in 1. malar bone. On 221x1 1 repeated dose^ without effect ; but on 27th had on rising vioknt pain from ensiform cartilage and r. hypochondrium to dorsal ' and scapula^ oppressing breathing. This state continued with

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tons and remissions till noon of aSth. agth, — At 7 a.m. took 1 gr. of I St trit. P.m., confusion of head with transient pain in 1. temple. 30th. — At 7 a.m. took same. Pulse full and quick ; considerable sediment in urine ; constant shooting in shoulder, soon going o(i\ in c. great drowsiness. Dec. 1st. — Same dose. P.m., transient spasmodic jerking in thigh ; shooting pain in bowels, especially r. side ; rumbling in stomach. 2nd. — Same dose. About 11 a.m. constant buzzing in I. ear ; in e. very sad disposition with confusion of head. 3rd. — Drawing in -limbs, spasmodic jerking in knee ; p.m., cramps m forearm and drawing in upper lip ; in e., pricking in lip and shooting in r. patella ; 9, transient shooting pain in I. sinciput, from temple to forehead i all n. long violent discharge of flatus. 4th.— P.m., violent tearing in vasti muscles, extending to patella ; pimple on knee. 5th. — One pimple on forehead and two behind I. ear; for some d. past inflamed upper lip, and a vesicle there. {Ihid.^ 55.)

Horn took, Nov. 2iBt, 1 gr., and 22nd, 2 gr at 6 a.m. On n. of and d. violent spasm at stomach, and for several d. very cheerful disposition and great appetite, yet much drowsiness. 27th. — At 5.45 a.m. gr. ij of ist trit. At i a.m. sinking in stomach, going off after coffee. At 10, attack of spasm in stomach, soon passing off". All d. constant yawning. 28th. ^At 6 a.m. 2 gr. of same. Same sinking about 8, not so severe ; constant yawning, sometimes tasteless cruc^ation. 29th. — Rose at 5.30 a.m. but did not breakfast till 1 1 on account of want of appetite. Stool at 4 p.m. instead of in m., very hard. All the time in very cheerful humour. Till Dec. and stools hard and urine very cloudy, complexion changed very often. After this sexual instinct much aroused. (Ib'id.^ 56.)
KuNTZMANN took, Nov. 23rd, I gf., and same on 24th, in m., fasting. Noticed nothing save that he perspired in bed towards m. On 25th, took same dose, and on 30th and Dec. ist took i gr. of ist trit., on both occasions labouring under a severe cold when doing so. The first time drug seemed to check cold suddenly ; the second, catarrh lasted unusually long. On July 13th, took 4 gr. of crude drug m. and e., without effect save dreamful sleep; and on 14th repeated same, observing only some loose motions {Ibid., 57.)
a. Martin' took, Nov. 21st, in m., fasting, i gr., well rubbed up with 4 gr. of milk sugar. In 6 m. violent aching in stomach, and contraction as in sickness, terminating in unusual urging to stool and discharge of flatus. In \ h. headache in front of head, with disposition to eructate ; twitching (quivering) in r. upper eyelid ; painful tension in scalp, particularly persistent across forehead ; same painful drawing about root of nose ; burning rising upward in oesophagus ; shooting in r. flank, recurring several times in d. ; remarkable confusion of head, but not of mind, and after an h. amelioration by sneezing. Thereafter cutting in 1. chest and hypochondrium, especially on stretching; dizzy feeling; then severe aching tn posterior mediastinum and scrobiculus cordis, with general confusion and lassitude. About 3 h. after still aching in scrobiculus ; much stuffiness (as of a cold) in head ; want of steadiness in all limbs as if intoxicated ; after going out, toothache (unusual). At 5 p.m., after a walk, during which cold in head seemed

worse, belly-ache like Bpasin. 231^. — Took t gr. In 5 m. confuakn of head; lome naittcm; urging to stooU slight scraping of Uirtnt. After break^t, tetring pun in L shoulder, shooting under L scapula; afrerwardf, headiche n if intoxicated. 26th. — 1 gr. In i h. pain under r. scapula, continuity like an aching ^ $oon aftcrvmrda disturbance in bowels with call to stool} tearing shooting in sottp. As on prTVioos days, frequent quivering (painfid twitching) of r. upper eyelid. Much flatus ; uight tearing in 1. upper arm ; great Kccretion of mucus m &uces$ head long confused} tatte insipid^ .ind yet grcut appetite. 27th. — In m. fiudng gn j of ist trtt. Soon after, drawing in I. upper arm, which increases to tearing paui and afterwards extends to shoulder and supra-clavicular fossa, and lastK a long time. Much quivering of r. upper eyelid; unusually eariy call to stool, and unwonted appetite ^ painful drawing also in r. shoulder 1 quivering in several parts of hjury scalp, recurring in e. } violent aching in r. eyeball, so chat tears fiow* 28th. — Increased hunger; in e^ great itching Jn anus, agtfa* — In hl, gr. j of 1st trit. In t b-> tearing in 1. airm down into dorsal side of metacarpal bone of thumb ; at sane time fccUng of dryness and hc^ in arm. About 10, toothache in L tower jaw* Much itchfng in anus; quivering of r. upper eyelid, ^oth. — Frequent recurrence of quJvenog of eyelid ; early in m. tearing ui limbs after an uneasy dreamful n. ; in e. toothache. N. very restleu. In m. gumboil at scat of toocJiacbc (a carious molar) ; very great ]4)pet)te. 2nd. — Gumboil panful -, much nasal mucus; tearing towards fir^t fingerHoints of I. hand. 3rd. — Swelling of r. cheek with pain. 4th. — Very restless n., i^lt of annoying dreams. By day, much rheumatic tearing headache. The gumboil only subsided on uie 6th.

L June 1 2th, 1836, took 4 ^* Soon aftcnvard$, drawing in face that goes off by sneezing; drawmg aching in 1. forearm a^ if in ulna. Z3th. — In m. slight pain in urethra as if from a foreign body in ii i great flow of mucus from nose; painful itching and burning in anus. These symptoms went off in course of fulbwing d. 18th. — At 7 a.in, 4 gr. Urcat lassitude in afternoon and c. At root of r. canine tooth, between gum and lip, a small ulcer. [Uid^y 59.)

a, Oehlbr. Nov. 2^rd, at 7 a.m., i gr. No symptocns during d., but 7'— 8 p.m. shooting pains in both temples^ and especially behind mastoid processes. 24th. — 2 gr. No effect. 25th- — About 8 a.m. shooting pains in 1. hypochondrium^ and p,m, same in r., lasting till 4 p.m. next d. 26th. — About 9, shooting in ]., and on following d. in r., iliac region. From 11 till i, tensive pain across chest, oppre»* sing respiration. 37th. — At 7 a.m. gr. j ist trit, 7.30, some shooting under r. scapula, growing always more severe, and extending to head and nape. 9, flying shooting pains over whole body. 10, cough with mucous expectoration, then collection of large quantity of sourish watery saliva in mouth. About 6 p.m. these symptoms abated somewhar, but at II, as he lay in bed, there was a shooting pain in chest ' him great uneasiness. 28th.^ — At 6.45 a.ui. same dose, Tf pains came on immediately on taking the powder, but did a as rapidly. At 3 they went <^. Cough and saliva as 01 small furuncle on hip. At n., uneasy dreams. 29th,-*-^t

same dose. Shooting less, but towards noon some headache. Cough and expectoration as before. 30th. — Shooting went off p.m., then occurred coryza ; cough still slight, expectoration not increased. Dec. 1st. — Great burning when passing water ; frequent call to micturate ; urine clear. Painful erections. 2nd. — Throughout d. constant scalding when passing water, which was at first clear, but afterwards mixed with purulent-looking, colourless mucus, p.m. streaked with blood. 3rd. — In m. more coryza, but no cough; alternate rigor and heat; puUc at noon 84. All d. lassitude and burning in feet (latter went off about 4. p.m.). In afternoon again heat and rigor, with at 6.30 some headache. Later in e. violent shooting pain as if in a ring around abdomen, and pain in small of back. Increase during d. of purulent discharge from urethra, with burning pains during micturition ; during n., which was quiet, discharge most copious but clear ; in m. streaks of blood again appeared. 4th. — From afternoon onwards decline of pain in micturition and urethral discharge. Otherwise as on previous d. ; alternate heat and rigor ; headache till 7 p.m., with great appetite and increased perspiration. Following n. good, with rapid amelioration of urinary ailment ; there still remains some yellow mucous discharge.

h. June 8th. — At 6 a.m. 4 gr. 7, tearing-shooting pain in I. thigh, from hip to knee, causing lameness ; at centre of 1. patella, in small spot, severe shooting ; all d. great drowsiness and lassitude. 9th.- — At 5.30 a.m., 8 gr. Great drowsiness (it was thunderous weather) ; slight aching in r. brain ; vertigo and slight stupefaction ; respiration somewhat oppressed. lOth. — At 6.30 a.m. 8 gr. 8, drawing between scapular, not lasting long; lassitude. From iith to 13th, occasional lassitude and vertigo, 17th. — At 8 a.m; gr. j of ist trit., which was followed by oppression and eructation. P.m., slight itching in scrotum, and slight burning on micturition ; urine of deep yellow colour. In c. great fulness and distension of stomach (after eating some new bread and eggs). i8th. — At 5 a.m. 4 gr. Frequent discharge of flatus ; fulness ; small quantity of mucus from urethra. 20th. — 4 gr. Frequent emission of flatus ; mucous discharge from urethra has returned. 21st— • 24th. — Much flatus ; fulness with violent eructations. (Ibid.)

Reichmann took, Nov. 27th, i gr. In ^ h, great drowsiness. P.m., stitches in sternum. In e., pain in I. eye, and for a short time it appeared to be covered with a veil. Next a, it was swollen, in outer canthus much mucus was found, with aching pains and considerable lachrymation. This lasted till 30th. Dec. 2nd. — At 6 a.m. again I gr. In \ h. tears flowed so copiously that he could not work ; this symptom, however, soon declined. At 10, violent aching pain in eye, lasting, though not so severe, till afternoon of next d. [Ibid.)
a, VuLPius took, Nov. 21st, at 6.30 a.m., 1 gr. About 9, transient stitches in chest, especially r. ; afterwards headache, and 8*>metimes shooting in occiput, but good, almost gay, humour. All p.m. and c. very violent headache, so that he was unable to work ; also shooting behind ear into jaw ; pulse 85 ; very bad humour; lassitude in limbs. 24th. — Repeated dose. Besides headache, which lasted till e., no morbid symptom. 25th. — A third dose, without effect. 27th.

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— At 6.30 a.m. I gr. of ist trit, very msi taking it i tongue thickly furred, yellow ; shootin r. occiput. 3 p.m., pain in 1. hypochondrium. E., headache. 28th. — Repeated dose. Slight headache ; occasional shoots in r. parotid ; increased saliva. Towards noon spasmodic vibrating twitching in scrob. cordis and r. thigh, lasting all 29th. 29th. — Took a third dose. Tongue somewhat furred ; above vibrating twitching in scrobiculus constant. 1 1.30, tearing in r. cheek, sometimes extending over crown of head to occiput. During last days more or less violent rheumatic pains both in head (especially jaws and ears) and in extremities. 4th. — Tearing in r. cheek and elbow ; twitching in 1. scapula. Shortly before dinner transient belly-ache. Two motions. P.m., shooting in r. thumb. 5th — Vibrating twitching in r. ala nasi ; sometimes shooting in r. upper arm down to elbow-joint. 6th. — Very painful little ulcer in nose. 7th. — Itching in rectum, tearing in face, and previous vibrating twitching in scrob. cordis.

b. June 8th. — At 5.30 p.m. 4 gr., without effect. 13th, — At 6 a.m. repeated dose. Soon afterwards, cramp-like twitching in extensor muscles of 1. upper arm ; then aching in r. hypochondrium^ sometimes increased by breathing and then becoming shooting i almost all d. insipid disagreeable taste in mouth. J4th. — At 5 a.m., same dose. Spasmodic trembling in 1. upper eyelid, sometimes with slight shooting pain in eye itself. (Ibid.)

VVbrther took, December 4th, at 6.30 a.m., I gr. of tst trit. In afternoon pains before and after micturition ; urine lemon-yellow, coming away in small quantity every 10 m. After a second dose following m. at 6.30, felt pains in forenoon, and more severe. After a third dose for 2 d. pains were yet more violent ; then appeared pimples on face and thigh, and also at 1. oral commissure. By following e. all these symptoms were gone, (ibid.)
Dr. Genzke, of Biitzow, Mecklenburg, xt. 40, of choleric temperament and strong constitution, occasionally suffers from catarrhal affections, and 7 years ago had gastric fever. He also has pityriasis versicolor on chest, back, and abdomen, which varies with treatment, but never goes away. At the time of his proving he was well except 3 slight cough with easy expectoration ; he made no change in his diet, which was simple, except that he avoided wine and spirits and drank weak coffee in the atternoon.

a. Dr. G — began his proving on March 25th, 1846. He took 2 gr. of the3x trit. in m. fasting and at n. on going to bed, adding i gr. each d.,so that on April 6th he took 14 gr. n. and m., — 208 gr. in all. The first 3 d. no change, unless some improvement of appetite. March 28th. — Slight feeling of tension and heaviness of abdomen, with sensation as if flatulence were imprisoned, followed by restless sleep and horrible dreams, several times repeated, of fighting with wild beasts. 29th (and following days) tension continued, usual normal stool every m. soon after rising. About 11 noticed slight pressive frontal headache (which he had previously occasionally had), coming on while writing, and lasting some h. In e. pain in back as if broken, while at work in garden, perhaps due to his being unaccustomed to the work. 30th and

31st. — Similar symptoms except headache ; also feeling of roughness in trachea with somewhat increased expectoration. April ist. — Shght shivery feeling all over with restlessness ; pulse small, weak and quickened, numbering at 10 a.m. 86 while sitting, and 96 while standing (usually is 79 and 86 respectively at this h.) About 4^ felt sore pain on inner side of r. knee as if it were abraded i thought it was due to rubbing of the clothing. On examination skin was found normal, although the place was painful to a gentle touch with the hand. This increased during n. and to such a degree that it was impossible to bear contact of other leg when lying on side ; restless sleep with dreams of same kind as before described ; on one occasion when awaking in a fright, noticed feeling of tension in chest. Pressure in region of stomach and some colicky pain. Towards m. peculiar sensation difficult to describe, as if sweat would break out on skin (which did not happen) ; pain in r. knee continued and extended downwards tocalf. 2nd. — On rising, momentary pricking sensation to soles of feet ; in course of d. pain in knee continued, hut gradually lessened ; except some tension in abdomen nothing else noticed. Drank a little wine in e., slept well without dreaming. 3rd. — General feeling of well-being and of lightness, lasting all d. On 4th, 5th and 6th nothing very noteworthy, the abdominal tension occurred in less degree. In m. o^ 5th a pricking itching came on suddenly in bend of 1. knee, skin being perfectly sound ; it lasted some h. ; and in e, noticed indications of throbbing headache, extending from occiput to vertex. Good undisturbed sleep in n. 7th. — On rising dull pressing frontal headache, lasting all forenoon, associated with slight feeling of fatigue. Normal stool towards 8 a.m. ; an h. later renewed desire for stool, followed by pappy evacuation, mixed with fxcal masses and mucus. P.m., dull sticking pain in r. side of back, especially on deep breathing, lasting several h. Perfect health between this date and the following experiment.

b. April lyih, took 20 dr. tinct., m, fasting; followed only by restless sleep next n. iHth. — 28 dr. m. fasting. After about i h. slight general chill v feeling, with slight frontal headache, in heated room, which came on while writing, and both of which went away later on moving. 19th. — 40 dr. No change during d. ; during n. somewhat restless sleep with dreams, and towards m., while still in bed, drawing pain along outer side uf 1. ulna, lasting a short time, and followed by tenderness on pressure without there being anything to be seen. 20th. — 54 dr. One h. after slight chilliness all over, lasting all d. ; p.m., some abdominal disturbance with discharge of very offensive flatus. The above-mentioned drawing pain along ulna came on, but without the tenderness, a similar pain appeared also on back of 1. hand. During n. restless sleep and same peculiar dreams causing feeling of anxiety like nightmare ; on waking immediately after, feeling of heat over whole body and violent beating of pulse. 21st. — 76 dr. Besides slight abdominal distension, a tearing pain coming on periodically in outer side of r. thigh, just above patella, and at same time sore pain in r. nostril, worse on pressing wing of nose with finger. 22nd and 23rd. — Nodose. Pappy evacuation on 22nd, soon followed by renewed desire as if diarrhccra would occur, but only a small evacuation of faeces of firmer con-

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sistcnce than before ensued. On both d. soreness of nose as before, and some distension of abdomen. 24-th. — loo dr. taken in 2 doses m. and afternoon. Half an h. after first, violent sneezing and secretion of mucus (a not unfrequent occurrence apart from the experiment) ; some* what later large, hard, difHcult stool. About lo pressure in abdomen and urging to stool again occurred, wich evacuation of soft f;rce3. A thin crust has formed m r. nostril where pain was. 25th and 26ih. — 130 and 160 dr. respectively on each d. in 2 doses. Nothing noticed beyond slight abdominal distension.

c. On 8th, 9th and 10th June took 300, 400 and 500 dr., each quantity in 4 doses. Except griping pain in abdomen, relieved by soft stool on m. of 9th, no symptoms first 2 d. On loth, fine pricking pain in anterior (glandular) portion of urethra^ lasting only a short time, causing no desire to urinate or pain on doing so; urine normal. Later, drawing pain in r. great toe, coming on during rest, and passing away on moving. Aftet this he noticed no mental nr physical change whatever, and the pityriasis alluded to was unaffected by the drug. {Hygta, xxii, 446.)

Herr RuscH, set. 24, florid complexion, lymphatic temperament, took 3rd trit. from April 3rd to 15th, beginning with 2 gr. and increasing 1 gr. per diem. On 8ch and 9th d. he had a pressivc frontal headache, and this was the only departure from perfect health that he noticed. On the 20(h he took 4 dr. of (tinct, and increased 2 dr. a d. for 10 d. without any result. (/A/</.)

[Dr. Genz^ke also experimented on five of his own children, boys and girls varying from 6 to 15 years of age, to whom he administered daily increasing doses of the 15th attenuation. No symptoms attributable to the drug resulted, and the same was the case after a iod. course of the 3rd irit. The negative results of these experiments on Herr Rusch and on his children, led him to question whether the symptoms noted in his own case were really attributable to the L.] (Ibid.)

a. Dr. Fr. Secin, on March 14th and 15th, while in perfect heilth, took gtt. ij of i$th dil. in m. fasting. He experienced only a little pain in abdomen, u firom wind, and (tn&tead of the usual single stool) bad a cvacuationfi of the boweU and an oftcn-rccurrtng dull pressure in the neighbourhood of the temples. On 17th a Moiilar dose. On zSrh wait obliged to gu a 7 h. journey, and took ai dinner a little wine, fallowed by coflVe. Soun after dinner, while in earned convcr^tion. frequent momeo* tary confusion ; could not lake in accurately what was being said, and (irrelevant) thought» forced lhefn»lve« into hi« mind against hi^ will. For instance, he kept thinking of draughts his favourite game at that time. He could not succeed in giving undivided attention to the conversation j he pictured the game and all its moves. This lasted all the afternoon and until he went to bed, but lie wuke up free from it the next m. On 19th, 3oih,and 3i&t took 3 doxes nfiume strength, ana on April Sth, a dr. of the 30th. On ihia d. he took some coffee in m., and half a winrglassful of wine. Until i4lh he felt an unusual liability to catching cold ; had toothache, now un one side and then on the other, at first drawing, then extending to rar<t and tern* pies, vriih painful sensitivencM of the scalp over 1. car, worse on touching it. Also on swallowing had stitches extending to 1. ear. a6th. — Had some idiocks from a voltaic battery. i7ih. — No more pain.

b. May Sth, 1835. M., fasting, took 10 gr. 3rd trtt. On loth, having obtained no results, took 10 dr. of 30th dtl., and sarnie on nth. On laoth 50 dr. Papules 00 legs, with here and there sharp pricking, which compelled him to scratch. On i3fh and 14th %amr dose; a sorr pain in toes, lasting until 18th and hindering walking. Sweat between iocs so softened a com that he was able to remove it by scratching.

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A feeling of hunger In m. 3t lo a.m., quite unusual with the prover. Increaxeil sexual desire, cmisMons in n. { he wet the bed, while dreaming that he had got up lo u^e the chamber utensil (rhis happened to him once before when a student). From i8th to 2i«t drank daily half a g]as!« of wine and some coffee. Swelling and painfulness at tip of note, ■ small red spot as if a pustule would form, with occasional severe shooting on edge of r. upper eyelid. April 4,th. — The aforesaid pain in the toes, which had disappeared, returned. Increased »exual desire and nocturnal emissions, followed by marked leneoing of desire j the emissions occurred also without previous erection.

t. Nov. 7th, 184.1, in good health ; 8 a.m., i h. after breakfast (chocolate), gtt. x of ist dtl. of tinct. ii^iiy R^'ping pain in abdomen, as if diarrhoea would ensue. Frontal headache p.m., a pressing and squeezing pain» to which he is not subject, lasting several h. 8th. — Slept well ; between 7 and 8 a.rn.^ while "fitting writing, irvcrc pressing pain in back, now over a large extent, now as if he were pressed with a Uhl on lower dorsal vertelirse, at same time similar pre%%ure at end of sternum, so that he was obliged to hold his breath. At same time slight tooth. ache, pressure outwards in forehead, with slight drawing sensation through r. side of face, over shoulder, and in arm. Never had a similar pain before j it went off in great part while he was writing it down, and after } h. was only a painless sensation. t9tn. — No symptoms since last date ; took 10 dr. of tinct. while travelling, and, after drinking 3 oz. of white wine and a little cafif ttu lait^ much confusion of head and difficulty in collecting thoughts so as to dilterenliate between medicines. Wirhout l>eing pamful, the feeline of irresolution was very disagreeable. This confuscdne^s lasted, though less severely, until jind. 14th. — Took a small auantity of the oily residue of siimr tinct. which had evaporated; the confusion ot head came back at once, with a feeling as if a board lay across the forehead. 19th. — $0 dr. uf 3rd dll., m. fasting. Until Dec. 6th tcit again periodically the confusion of head \ at such times thinking and grasping a subject were especially difficult. Rheumatic tearing pain several times in r. ear and temple ; also once drawing pain in 1. shoulder } these may have been due to the weather — sudden changes between east and southwest wiml, between clear and dr^-, and dull and cloudy weather, but prover considers this sensitiveness to the weather due to the drug. His mental conuition prevented his continuing ttie experimentation. {^Hjgta^ xix, 14.)

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I. 27. A few d. ago I took 5 gr. of the l, trit. Two h. afterwards a fitof gastralgia came on, whicli continued for several m. and then passed off. Two h. later I went to bed apparently well. During the n. I had anything but pleasant dreams. First, I had a long and arduous task in trying to eject a crowd of London gamins^ who persisted in occupying my premises, but who unfailingly returned after each ejection. After this I found myself sleeping in the whispering gallery of St. Paul's Cathedral, and was considerably alarmed to observe that the dome was inclining to one side, and that I was in imminent danger of being suddenly landed in Ludgate Hill. In endeavouring to escape I awoke, glad enough to find my alarm unfounded ; but 1 noticed that there was a more rapid action of the heart than I had ever before experienced. I had also a headache. For a few d. after this I experienced uncomfortable gastric sensations, such as one might expect from over-indulgence. I did not notice any action on kidneys or bladder. (Herring, Horn. Worlds Sept., 1891.)

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