Pulsatilla Nigricans

Questions

What is the common name of this drug, where does it grow, and how do we obtain the tincture?

It grows in Central and Northern Europe; its common name is the Wind flower, and our tincture is made from the fresh plant.

Is there not an American variety, and how does it differ from the European ?

The American variety is called Pulsatilla Nuttalliana ; its characteristics differ very little from the Pulsatilla 7iigricans, which is the better proved remedy. Give briefly the general sphere of action of Pulsatilla. Pulsatilla acts prominently on all mucous membranes, producing a catarrhal condition; upon synovial membranes, producing arthritic and rheumatic conditions. It is a great venous remedy and in its action on the female generative system it is paramount. It is a great polychrest, and its characteristics are marked, enabling its use in all forms of disease. Give five pervading characteristics of the drug. 1. Tearfulness, mild, gentle, yielding disposition. Changeableness and fickleness of symptoms. 2. Aggravation in the evening, after eating and during rest. 3. Relief from motion and in the cool, open air. 4. Paleness of face and chilliness, even with a sensation of heat. 5. All discharges are bland in character, and yellow or yellowish green.

Why is the Pulsatilla patient better from motion and in the open air?

Because the sluggishness of the venous circulation is relieved b>- exercise and by cold, which causes the vessels to contract and the blood to circulate more rapidly.

What is the mental condition of the Pulsatilla patient ?

A changeable disposition; first mild, tearful and yielding, and then irritable and peevish.

How does this differ from Natrum mur.?

Natrum mur. has this mild, tearful disposition, but consolation aggravates, while the Pulsatilla patient seeks consolation.

What relation does Pulsatilla hold to the abuse of iron?

It is an antidote to the abuse of iron, and holds the same relation to that substance as Ahix vomica does to drastic medicines.

What symptoms indicate Pulsatilla in Chlorosis?

After abuse of iron and quinine, the system is relaxed and the patient feels worn out and she suffers from uterine and menstrual derangements. It will be the first remedy to use if the case comes from Allopathic hands.

What are its indications in varicose veins ?

Blue, distended veins, with soreness and stinging pains in them.

How does Hamamelis compare here ?

Hamaiiiclis is the better remedy)- for the soreness.

What are the indications for Pulsatilla in cold in the head and Catarrh ?

In the later stages of a cold, when the cold is ripe, the discharge is thick, muco-purulent and yellow, and not excoriating; the blandness of the discharge is characteristic.

Supposing that we have these same symptoms, but in addition violent sneezing, what would be the remedy?

Cvdajnen .

What are the characteristic discharges of Pulsatilla from the eyes and ears?

Yellowish- green and bland discharges are characteristic of the drug and indicate it in Ophthalmias and Otorrhcea.

What are the symptoms of earache ?

Sharp, tearing and pulsating pains, which are worse at night; earache in children.

When should Chamomilla be given instead ?

In nervous children who cannot tolerate pain, and where one cheek is red and the other pale.

What are the characteristic stomach symptoms of Pulsatilla?

Thick, white coated tongue, dry mouth, no thirst, weak digestion, fullness after eating and a sensation as if the stomach was ulcerated; there is a distress which comes on about two hours after eating, and a great deal of flatulence, which tends to shift about. If these symptoms are caused by eating cakes, fat, rich and greasy food, then it is more strongly indicated. Mention three other remedies which have indigestion from eating fatty food. Ipecac, Thuja and Car bo veg. What drug has, as its only characteristic symptom, a sensation of a lump in the stomach like a hard boiled egg?

Abies nigra.

What is the Diarrhoea of Pulsatilla?

Yellow, watery, greenish and changeable; worse after late suppers and after midnight.

What are the principal affections about the male sexual organs calling for Pulsatilla?

Orchitis and Epididymitis, where the testicle is retracted, enlarged, sensitive and dark red, with pains along the spermatic cord, especially when due to suppression of a gonorrhoeal discharge. Mention four drugs that should be compared with Pulsatilla in swelled testicles.

Rhododendron , Clematis, Iodine and Spang ia. What is the grand characteristic of the menstrual flow ?

Changeableness both in color and time, associated with colic and chilliness; late, scant>', suppressed after wet feet.

What of the Leucorrhoea ?

Thick, yellowish-green and bland like all Pulsatilla discharges. Mention the principal symptoms of Pulsatilla in the pregnant state. Threatened abortion, changeable character of the labor pains; faintness and oppression of the chest; retained placenta from too weak contraction of the uterus.

What of the power of Pulsatilla to correct mal-positions of the foetus in utero?

It is claimed that by acting on the uterine walls, it Stimulates their growth and prevents irregular development, and subsequent irregular contractions.

What are the indications for Pulsatilla in Milk fever ?

Breasts swollen and painful, with scant>', almost suppressed flow of milk to them, and accompanied b>- the gloomy, tearful disposition.

What is the Fever of Pulsatilla?

Chilliness predominates; fever without thirst, with oppression and sleepiness; worse about two or three in tue afternoon.

What is there characteristic about the rheumatic symptoms of Pulsatilla?

The changeableness and tendency to shift about from joint to joint, their aggravation from warmth and their relief from cold. In neuralgias also, which tend to shift about.

What are some other drugs having wandering rheumatic pains?

Bryonia Colchicum , Kalniia, Kali sulph. and Sulphur.