Arsenicum sulphuratum rubrum

by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica

Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.

Arsenic Sulphide (or disulphide), As2S2 . Realgar, Sandarach.

Preparation , Triturations.

Authority.

Poisonous effects, from cases cited by Wibmer.

Swelling of the face.
Vomiting.
Vomiting, profuse, slimy.
Abdomen distended.
Gripings in the abdomen.
Diarrhœa, offensive, bilious.
Heat and thirst.
Fainting, absolute.
Twitchings.

Arsenicum sulphuratum rubrum across the other classic books

Arsenicum sulphuratum rubrum appears in 4 of the 21 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.

Clarke — The widest entry — sources, provings, clinical uses, relationships and antidotes in one place.
“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…”
Hering — Graded symptoms, each weighted by how often provers and practice confirmed it.
“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…”
Hughes & Dake — The source evidence — provings and poisonings retained with their experimental context.
“ARSENICUM SULPHURATUM RUBRUM. Realgar. Arscnious sulphide, Ao,S,. I. Proving!. — i. Dr. Neidhard took, Dec. 30th, 2 gr. of Ifld trit. in m. A loose small evacuation during d. at an unusual hi< another one in e. General heaviness of whole body ; sleeps and is more difficult to rouse. Very vivid dreams. Heavy forehead…”

Arsenicum sulphuratum rubrum in Kent's Repertory

Kent's Repertory lists Arsenicum sulphuratum 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).

STOMACH - PAIN - burning - cold drinks - after
STOMACH - PAIN - burning - night
EAR - NOISES in - snapping - synchronous with the pulse
MOUTH - INFLAMMATION - Tongue - left side
EXTREMITIES - PAIN - Upper Arm - morning - waking,on
EXTREMITIES - NUMBNESS - Upper Limbs - intermittent fever,in
NOSE - TINGLING - inside - right
MOUTH - TASTE - bitter - morning - on waking
EXTREMITIES - PARALYSIS - Upper Limbs - right
NOSE - DISCHARGE, - white
EXTREMITIES - PAIN - Upper Arm - bone
EAR - PULSATION
NOSE - SNEEZING

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