Picricum Acidum compare in 10 dei 13 libri classici su Similia. Ognuno è stato scritto per svolgere un compito diverso — ecco cosa aggiunge ciascuno su questo rimedio, con l'inizio della relativa voce.
- Allen HC — I sintomi chiave che distinguono questo rimedio dai suoi rimedi più affini.
“HC6H2(NO2)3O. Is often restorative of a wasted and worn-out system; a fair picture of "nervous prostration" (Kali p.). Progressive, pernicious, anaemia; neurasthenia. Brain fag : of literary or business people; slightest excitement, mental exertion or overwork brings on headache, and causes burning along the spine…”
- Allen TF — Il resoconto grezzo della sperimentazione patogenetica — i sintomi così come gli sperimentatori li riferirono, senza modifiche.
“Picric acid (Carbazotic acid), a trinitrophenol. Formula, C6H3 Preparation , Solutions in alcohol (or triturations). Authorities. 4 to 10 , L. B. Couch's provings, N. Y. Journ. of Hom., 2, 149, 1874.); 4 , Lance, took one dose of 30th cent. dil. on first, fourth, and seventh days; 4 a , same, another proving, one dose…”
- Boericke — La lettura clinica rapida — sintomi chiave, modalità e condizioni per cui viene effettivamente prescritto.
“Picric Acid-Trinitrophenol Causes degeneration of the spinal cord, with paralysis. Brainfag and sexual excitement. Acts upon the generative organs probably through the lumbar centers of the spinal cord; prostration, weakness and pain of back, pins and needle sensation in extremities. Neurasthenia ( Oxal ac ). Muscular…”
- Boger (GA) — Sotto quali rubriche generali rientra questo rimedio — l'impalcatura analitica.
“EARS FINGERS OR HANDS, using, as in writing, sewing, piano playing, grasping, etc. HEAVINESS, general HEAVINESS, partial LIE DOWN, must MENTAL EXERTION, Agg. NERVES, nervous patients, etc. NEURASTHENIA SEXUAL DISTURBANCES SOUNDS, ILLUSORY SPINE AND CORD TINNITUS, ear noises, etc.”
- Clarke — La voce più ampia — fonti, sperimentazioni patogenetiche, usi clinici, relazioni e antidoti in un unico luogo.
“Picric Acid. Carbazotic Acid. Tri-nitro-carbolic Acid. (C 6 H 2 (NO 2 ) 3 OH). Trituration. Solution in rectified spirit. Acne / Anæmia / Boils / Brain, base of, pain in / Brain-fag / Burns / Cancerous cachexia / Condylomata / Debility / Diabetes / Ears, boils in / Emissions / Enuresis / Epistaxis / Erotomania /…”
- Hering — Sintomi graduati, ciascuno ponderato in base alla frequenza con cui gli sperimentatori e la pratica lo hanno confermato.
“Picric Acid. HC 6 H 2 (NO 2 ) 3 O. Discovered by Hausman in 1788. Crystallizes in bright yellow needles or scales. Provings by Couch, N. Y. J. of Hom., 1874, vol. 2, p. 149 ; T. F. Allen, Linsley and S. A. Jones, Allen's Encyclopædia, vol. 7, p. 519 . CLINICAL AUTHORITIES. Brain fag , Allen, Organon, vol. 3, p. 94 …”
- Kent — Il quadro mentale e generale — chi è il paziente, prima ancora di ciò che il rimedio cura.
“The weakness of body and mind is the first impression wrought upon the mind of the reader who goes carefully over this proving. It is progressive, passing from weariness to paralysis. The evidences of softening of brain and cord are strong. He, soon becomes sensitive to heat and desires the cool air which ameliorates…”
- Lippe (Red) — Sintomi chiave, con quelli più attendibili contrassegnati come sintomi a linea rossa.
“Common name: picric acid. It corresponds in general to symptoms of neurasthenia or brain fag. It also has a marked action on the sexual organs (D.). Is often restorative of a wasted and worn-out system (A.). Depression and weariness from slight fatigue (Kali-P., Phos.) (D.). MENTAL INACTIVITY (Agn., Calc., Gels…”
- Nash — I confronti — il rimedio accostato a quelli con cui viene più spesso confuso.
“This is a comparatively new remedy, but has already developed some valuable therapeutic powers. In the first place, it attacks the vital force, as is manifested by an excessive languor or persistent tired feeling all over the body, which is generally accompanied with corresponding weakness of mind, indifference, and…”
