Natrum Sulfuratum
Allen, The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica, 1874, Vol. VI, p. 611
Sodium sulphide, No.,S.
Preparation. Triturations, or solution in distilled water.
Authority. Chantourelle, Acad. Royal, de Med., 1825 (Orfila’s Toxicologic), effects of 45 grammes, given by mistake for Natrum sulfiiricum, to a girl of twenty-five.
Great heat of the month, fauces, oesophagus, and stomach.—Sensation of constriction in the throat.—Swallowing painful.—Thirst.—Great efforts to vomit (immediately).—Constant ineffectual efforts to vomit; she vomited some whitish liquid, with streaks and clots of blood, and a thin semitransparent piece of membrane, which seemed to come from the lining of the stomach.— Burning pains in the epigastrium.—Frequent colic pains.— Sensation as though she would suffocate.—Pulse strong and rapid (after some hour.s).—Pulse irregular, small, and slow.—Patient very weak and pale.—Skin cold.