by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Sulphate of Nickel. NiSO 4 . Trituration.
Headache / Neuralgia, periodic
J. Y. Simpson cured with Ni. s. periodical headaches of very severe character. Hale used with success the 2x trit. in periodic neuralgias of malarial origin.
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Niccolum Sulphuricum appears in 2 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.
“Sulphate of Nickel Useful in climacteric disturbances. Periodic neuralgias of malarial origin. Urine and saliva increased. Coppery taste. Weak, asthenopic literally persons with weak digestion and constipation, are worse in morning and suffer from periodic headaches and hoarseness. Nervous, uneasy, desire to recline…”
Kent's Repertory lists Niccolum Sulphuricum in 2 rubrics. These are the ones where it carries the highest grade — the symptoms Kent treated as most characteristic.
