Ledum palustre

We are led to think of this remedy particularly for punctured wounds, produced by sharp pointed instruments, as awls, rat-bites, nails, etc.; particularly if the wounded parts are cold; ore. ¢., “Ten years ago I stepped on a nail, and ever since then, have had a pain running up to the thigh.” Bad effects in general from recent or chronic injuries, especially from punctured wounds.

Joints p. 127

Affections of, in general; of the leg in general; kneejoint; hip-joints; toe-joints; gouty pain in; when striking the toes, there is a coldness in the parts, and a gouty pain shoots all through the foot and limb; cracking of the joints, 7. ¢., on moving them.

Skin p. 127

Large, rough exanthema on the face. Stinging, biting of the skin; dryness of; dry exanthema; boils; whitlows or felons on fingers of a seamstress are often caused by needle pricks; itching worse by scratching.

Generalities p. 127

Sufferings are worse, or come on, after getting warm in bed, compelling the patient to get out of bed, which affords them relief. Leucorrhœa. For complaints of people who are cold all the time,—in bed, in the house, etc.; they always feel cold and chilly. Pale, delicate persons. Affections of external forehead; heel; under part of heel; ball under the toes. Stupid sleep, 7. é., heavy.

Worse p. 127

From moving; on moving, particularly the joints; while walking; on getting warm in bed.

Better p. 127

While reposing.

Remedies following p. 127

Acon., Bellad., Bryon., Nux vom., Pulsat., Rhus tox., Sulphur.

Antidote p. 127

Camphor.