by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
Arsenic Sulphide (or disulphide), As2S2 . Realgar, Sandarach.
Preparation , Triturations.
Authority.
Poisonous effects, from cases cited by Wibmer.
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Arsenicum Sulfuratum Rubrum appears in 3 of the 13 classic books on Similia. Each was written to do a different job — here is what each adds on this remedy, with the opening of its entry.
“Arsenic Sulphide (or Disulphide). Realgar. As 2 S 2 . Trituration. Acne / Diarrhœa / Eczema / Furuncles / Gastritis / Influenza / Neuralgia / Psoriasis / Sciatica The Red Sulphide of Arsenic was introduced and proved by Neidhard, but it has been used somewhat empirically on indications borrowed from its two…”
“Realgar. As 2 S 2 . Introduced and proved by Dr. Neidhard and his class in 1852 ; also proved by Patrick McNamara, Raymond, Howard, Preston and others. Had an effect on his mind in making him crosser, and also to act with more energy ; 4th day. Increased heat of head and face, with a feeling of fulness, and heavy…”
Kent's Repertory lists Arsenicum Sulfuratum Rubrum in 13 rubrics. These are the ones where it carries the highest grade — the symptoms Kent treated as most characteristic. Most of them sit in EXTREMITIES (4), NOSE (3), EAR (2), MOUTH (2), STOMACH (2).
