Argentum

Warmth of the body, except the head ; the cheeks were cold. ' Upon entering the room, in the evening, he feels a great heat : he knows not what to do with himself, but he experiences no thirst, (a. 2d.)

Moral symptoms

Discouragement and peevishness, (a. 24 h.) Discouragement, dissatisfaction with his situation, he does not bear a joke ; slight offences fill him with bitterness, (a. 12 h.) He gets easily frightened, and starts.

315. Bright mood, when walking in the open air, (immediately.) 2 Bright mood ; he is confident that he can achieve every thing with vigor, (a. 48 h.) 3 Liveliness and activity of the mind. 4 He has not confidence enough in himself to undertake and to achieve voluntary motions. Pusillanimity.

The gastric juice being unable to dissolve this metal in its genuine form, the manufacturers of our systems of Materia Medica have, speculatively, inferred that Argentum has no more medical properties than gold.

Having been deterred, by the bold assertions of allopathic physicians, from ascertaining the medicinal properties of silver, I contented myself, at first, with using the nitrate of silver in drop-doses of the quintillionth degree, which gave me an opportunity of observing the few subjoined symptoms.

In spite of the assertions of our speculative theoretician. s, who consider the stomach as a cooking or digesting machine, filled with gastric juice which cannot, possibly, dissolve in the stomach what it has not been able to dissolve in the crucible — the dissolved substances being, from the stomach, sent forth, by a process of absorption, into the circulation — I could not resist the temptation of trying the pure metallic silver, after having triturated one grain of it with ninety-nine grains of sugar of milk. The interesting symptoms which have been produced by this trituration, will be found pointed out a little farther on.

I have, afterwards, found that one ten-thousandth part of a grain is a sufficient, and even too strong a dose, for homoeopathic use.

The empiric reputation, which the nitrate of silver enjoys, in common epilepsy, appears to have originated in the fact, that several varieties of convulsions, which indicate copper, have been cured by a salt of silver containing copper ; the symptoms which I have discovered do, by no means, indicate pure silver as a remedy against epilepsy.

R. Boyle's so called Diuretic Pills, containing nitrate of silver, are wholly inadequate to the object for which they are intended, not only on account of the dangerous size of the dose, but also on account of a profuse secretion of urine being a primary effect of silver, (the antagonistic effect of a diminished secretion of urine in certain swellings of the urinary organs,) which must invariably be followed by a diminished secretion of urine, as soon as the vital principle shall have regained its control. If exhibited in ischuria, the remedy would act as an antipathic, and prove pernicious.

Physicians could not help administering remedies as antipathies, because they never investigated their primary effects ; they did not even know that the permanent effect, in the animal organism, of medicinal drugs, is always the opposite of their primary action, and that, therefore, no certain and permanent cure can be effected, except by remedies which are capable of producing, in a healthy organism, morbid symptoms analogous to those of the disease.

Some forms of diabetes can be permanently cured by silver, provided the other concomitant symptoms are also indicated.

According to Noack and Trinks, the nitrate of silver may be exhibited in epilepsy. — Diabetes. — Typhus abdominalis. — Dysentery, erysipelatous inflammations of the skin. — Asthenic, superficial ulcers.— Congestions to the head, with vertigo. — Ophthalmia • Ophthalmia neonatorum. — Amaurosis. — Spongy, readily-bleeding gums. — Chronic affection of the stomach of a nervous and inflammatory kind; periodic gastrodynia. — Blennorrhea of the genital organs. Asthma ; Angina pectoris.

Analogous remedies : Argentum. — Aln. Alum. Natr. mur. Phosp. — Antidotes : Merc. corr. Natr. mur. Nitr. ac.

Hahnemann gives the following symptoms of this drug :

(The head became affected as if the epileptic fit would come on.) (Presentiment of the approaching fit.) Obscuration of sight, accompanied by anguish, heat of the face and lachrymation. Sensation as if the velum palatis were sol-

ARGEXTUM. len, only when moving the tongue, or whenswallowing.

5. Sensation in all the limbs as if they would go to sleep and become rigid. Faintishness, in the afternoon. Profuse nightsweats. Anguish, which forces one to walk fast.

Vertigo p. 52

accompanied by total but passing blindness. Loose, easily bleeding gums, which, however, were neither painful nor swollen. Nausea, heaviness and pressure in the stomach. Burning heat in the stomach.

5. Burning heat in the stomach and chest. Considerable irritation of the urinary organs. Disagreeable obstruction in the upper part of the nose, three days. Discharge from the nose like white pus, mixed with clots of blood.

Teeth p. 52

Black teeth. — Blue tongue (also in animals).

Sleep p. 52

Comatose sleep.

According to Noack and Trinks, Argentum is useful in Diabetes, mercurial cachexia, chronic laryngitis. It seems probable that it will be of some use in diseases of the heart, in coxalgia, but especially in certain affections of the elbow and knee, which require a close investigation ; rheumatic and arthritic affections of the joints. — Itching of the skin. — Hypochondria. — Chronic, inflammatory conditions of the stomach and mouth ; Syphilitic ulcers of the fauces. — Pollutions.

Antidotes: Acon.? Merc. Puls.?

Analogous remedies : 1. Aur. Plat. Zinc. 2. Asafoet. Chin. Merc. Nitr. ac. Nux v. Puls. Stann.

Head p. 52

He felt suddenly giddy, and as if a mist had been before his eyes. Vertiginous drowsiness ; his eyes closed. He began to feel a tingling and turning in his head, as if he were tipsy. The head feels dull and hollow, his whole brain aches, accompanied by chilliness.

5. Aching in the forehead, with stupor, and drawing pressure in the occiput. Stinging and burning pain in the head. Violent lancinating and tearing pain in the head. (Early in the morning, stitching headache, with redness of one of the eyes.) When standing or reading, he suddenly felt a burning sensation in the scrobiculus cordis, a sense as of a dull compression of the brain from all sides, and an approaching vertigo, with nausea and inclination to vomit in the region of the sternum, such as is experienced after turning quickly round in a circle • at the same time there is a sudden heat in the whole of the body but mere in the face, and momentary sweat on the chest and in the face.

10. The nape of the neck feels stiff, there seems to be something foreign in the occiput, a kind of drawing and pressing seems to be felt in it. Spasmodic quivering and subsultus of the right temporal muscle, the occipito-frontalis muscle of the right side, the muscle on the side of the neck near the cricoid cartilage and towards the nape of the neck ; this subsultus repelled the hand, and was accompanied by a quivering pain. Pimple on the left temple, which is painful when touched. Attacks of vertigo ; he cannot well control his senses ; this symptom also occurs when sitting or reflecting, (a. £ h.) A little dullness in the head.

15. He is all the time in a kind of intoxication ; he knows not how to define his state. Sense of darkness in the head, as if there were smoke in the brain. Sensation in the head, both as of pressure and trembling, over the right ear, towards the occiput, (a. 4. h.) Excessive pain in the left temple, being both pressive and tearing, (a. 5 h.) Tearing in the left temple.

20. Tearing, apparently in the left temporal bone and over the left mastoid process. Drawing pain extending from the occipital bone as far as the middle of the frontal bone, obliquely across the right temporal bone, externally. Pressive and tearing pain in the region of the right and left temporal bone, increased by contact. Clawing pressure in the right temple, with sharp stitches occurring at short and regular intervals from without inwards, (a. 5. d.) Cutting stitches, apparently in the skull or on the surface of the brain, close in front of the left ear towards the anterior part of the face.

25. Aching in the region of the temporal bones, externally. Aching in the region of the left parietal bone, externally. A slight pressure in the head causes a feeling of soreness. Slight thrill of shivering over the hairy scalp. Aching in the forehead over the eyebrows, (a. 2 h.) Tearing ache in the left frontal eminence, (a. 6 h.)

30. Tearing ache under the left frontal eminence ; the globe of the eye feeling, at. the same time, compressed. Intermittent boring the whole day ; the pain increases in the evening, after lying down. (a. 7. h.)

Eyes p. 53

(The upper and lower eyelids are very red and thick ; however, the eyes do not suppurate.) Violent itching in the corners of the eyes.

Nose p. 53

When blowing the nose, there is violent bleeding at the nose (immediately after dinner) and again in three hours.

35. Tingling and itching in the nose was followed by bleeding.

Face p. 53

Painful, gnawing pressure on the bones of the face of the right side ; the pressure is strongest on the jugum. (a. 1 h.) Tearing at the left zygoma. Fine, drawing pain in the muscles of the face, especially in the region of the cheek-hones. Fine, painful stitches in the right molar bone.

Ears p. 54

40. — Violent itching of the external ear ; he scratches until the parts bleed. Cutting stitches from the internal ear of the left side as far as the brain. Sensation in the right ear, as if it were stopped up. A sort of pressive tearing over the left ear, at a small place, (a. 12 h.) Corrosive itching of the lobules of both ears early in the morning, after rising, (a. 12 h.)

Jaws and teeth p. 54

45. A drawing pain from under the fossa behind the right lobule as far as the skin of the cheek, extending even down to the lower jaw, as if the pain were in the periosteum. When masticating, sense as of cutting, in the direction of the parotid gland, as if one had taken something very acid ; the pain seems to be felt in the Eustachian tube. (An incisor tooth, when being pressed forward, was painful.) a. 5 h.) Swelling of the upper lip, close under the nose. The gums are painful, especially when touched.

Mouth and throat p. 54

50. A little blister on the tongue feeling sore and burning. His throat feels raw and sore. Boring and grinding pain in the throat. Pressure on the outer and left side of the neck, when walking in the open air. Cutting stitches under the right half of the lower jaw, apparently in the submaxillary gland, from without inwards.

55. The region of the submaxillary glands is swollen ; this makes the neck stiff, and produces a tension in the parts when being moved ; deglutition is, at the same time, made difficult, as if there were internal swelling of the neck ; he is obliged to force every mouthful of food down his throat, (a. 48 h.) Feeling of dryness of the tongue, which, however, is moist. Soreness and rawness in the throat, during an expiration and during deglutition. Roughness and rawness of the throat, continuing the whole day. Sense as of scraping in the velum pendulum palate, as if a rough body were glued to it ; it was not a painful, but a disagreeable sensation, and was more felt during an empty deglutition than when swallowing a morsel, but the sensation was felt constantly, and forcing one to swallow the saliva ; in a few hours this feeling descends deeper into the throat.

60. When yawning, one feels a painful tension in the fauces as of a swelling.

Taste and appetite p. 54

His speech is impeded on account of much viscid saliva accumulating in his mouth. The saliva accumulates in his mouth ; this symptom is accompanied by a chill. Viscid, gray, jelly-like mucus in the throat, which may be easily hawked up, early in the morning. Indifference to food ; he is satiated immediately.

65. One has no longer any appetite early in the morning. Violent appetite, (a. 40 h.) Violent appetite continues even when the stomach feels replete. Excessive gnawing hunger the whole day ; which cannot be satisfied by eating. Afterwards, during several days, this hunger could only be alleviated for a short time by eating.

70. Sensation like that of heart-burn. (a. l-£ h.) Hiccough when smoking tobacco as usual, (a. 1-J- h.) Almost continual qualmishness and nausea. Feeling of nausea in the throat, followed immediately by heat over and over, mostly about the head, accompanied by redness of the face, without any thirst, (a. \ h.) Retching, by means of which a bitter, acrid, badly-smelling liquid is brought up from the stomach into the mouth, which leaves behind it a continual sense of rawness, roughness and burning in the throat, (heart-burn.) (a. 8 h.)

75. (Great desire for wine.) His appetite is entirely gone ; he loathes food even when merely thinking of it.

Abdomen p. 55

Early in the morning, sense as of burning, like heart-burn, in the abdomen, stomach, and as far as the chest. At night, a painful distention of the abdomen, with a sense as of pressure ; it passed off without the emission of flatulence. Rumbling in the abdomen during the night, and emission of flatulence.

80. Contractive pain in the belly, after the morning-stool ; it seems owing to a cold, when sitting. Painful sensation in the hypogastrium during a soft evacuation. Two vomitings in the afternoon, during stool. Pressure at the pit of the stomach. Pinching, transversely across the stomach and in the left hypochondrium.

85. After he has begun to eat, he feels an excessive pressure extending from the hypogastrium downwards towards the region of the ossa pubis ; the pressure becomes worse during an inspiration, and is alleviated by rising from one's seat. Loud rumbling in the abdomen, like the croaking of frogs, (a. f h.) Belly-ache as in diarrhoea. Cutting, internally, transversely across the abdomen. Contraction and straining of the abdominal muscles when walking, so that he has to walk stooping.

90. Sharp stitches, from within outwards, in the abdominal muscles, near the last true rib ; they terminate in a fine pinching, and abate a little by rubbing, (a. 60 h.) Boring pain on the right side of the hypogastrium, immediately over the groin, (a. 34 h.) Cutting stitches on both sides in the region of the abdominal ring. (a. y h.) Sensation, in the bend of the left groin, as if the tendon of the psoas muscle were strained ; when pressing upon this tendon, it feels painful as if it had been bruised. Straining in the hypogastrium during a pretty soft evacuation, and even afterwards, (a. 72 h.)

Stool p. 56

95. — Frequent and always successful desire for stool in the lower part of the rectum, with expulsion of a small quantity of soft stool, continuing for several days. (a. 2± h.) Stool after dinner, which is very dry and sandy, but which passes off without any trouble, (a. 8 h.)

Urinary organs p. 56

Frequent micturition, (a. 6 h.) Frequent desire to urinate, and copious emission of urine, for several hours, (a. 2 h.)

Generative functions : Pollutions, at night, without any lewd dreams.

100. Pain in the left testicle, as after a contusion (a. 49 h.) Effusion of semen almost every night.

Cold, catarrh p. 56

Irritation in the nose, as if a cold would come on. (a. 1 h.) The nose is obstructed, in the forepart of both nostrils ; a sensation as of biting in the left nostril. Fluent coryza ; the nose is constantly full of mucus.

105. Excessive fluent coryza with frequent sneezing, for two days. Violent fluent coryza without any sneezing, (a. 10 h.)

Larynx and trachea p. 56

Laughing produces mucus in the larynx and excites cough. Mucus in the chest, and cough with discharge of phlegm, (a. 26 h.) When ascending the stairs or stooping, mucus gets into the trachea, which is expelled by one single fit of cough.

110. When stooping, mucus gets into the trachea, which is expelled by one single fit of cough. Irritating, short, hacking cough, without any expectoration ; early in the morning after rising from the bed. (a. 48 h.) A dull cutting, which takes the form of a stitch, is felt in the trachea from below upwards, occasioning two or three fits of cough ; that pain continues even after the cough ; the cough produces a kind of watery expectoration, which, however, does not relieve the cough, (a. 24 h.) *Rawness and soreness of the larynx, especially when swallowing (Jahr) — when coughing, not when swallowing. Several attacks of a short, rattling cough by day, not in the night, nor in the open air, accompanied by white, thickish, loose expectoration, looking likeboiled starch, but not transparent, without any taste or smell.

115. Cough early in the morning.

Chest p. 56

Cutting stitch, transversely across the last rib of the left side, when stooping sideways and leaning on the arm. Pressure in the side of the back, opposite the belly ; afterwards fearfully violent, oppressive stitches, occurring at the least motion or when breathing, so that he had to walk crooked ; when lying still it seemed as if there were a griping in those parts as in a malignant ulcer ; there was oppression of the chest, as if a large load had been lying upon the chest, which almost prevented breathing. Spasmodic aching and tension in the region of some of the ribs. In the right side of the chest occurs, for a minute, such a violent stitch from within outwards, that he is neither able to expire or inspire (when sitting,) (a. 28 h.)

120. Fine stitches inside of the upper part of the sternum, from within outwards, (a. 48 h.) Sharp stitches on the right side, near the nipple. Stitches under the right nipple ; inspiration or expiration does not modify the symptoms. Tearing below the right nipple. Gnawing irritation on the left side of the chest, when at rest.

125. Cramp-like pain on the left side of the chest ; after the pain has subsided, the place is yet painful to the touch, (a. 9 h.) (Oppression and burning in the region of the heart.) Sensation of oppression in the left side of the chest, over the heart, (a. 78 h.) A lancinating and clawing pain in the left side of the sternum ; the pain is the most violent when one stoops, and is not influenced either by expiration or inspiration, (a. 8 h.) Pressing stitches on the right side of the chest and in the sternum, increased only by deep inspirations, (a. a few minutes.)

130. During a deep inspiration, there is, under the second or third rib of the right side, a place of the size of half a dollar, which is affected with a pain pressing from within outwards. On the right side of the chest there is a place affected with a pain, as jf something hard were pressing upon the ribs. Violent pressure on the sternum, internally, which is increased by every motion, especially by stooping and then raising one's self again. Aching of the sternum, externally. Prickings under the xiphoid cartilage of the sternum.

135. Sharp stitches, on the right side, near the handle of the sternum, (a. 8 h.) Sharp stitches between the sixth and seventh true ribs of the right side, which was increased during an inspiration. Dull stitches on the left side, under the last false ribs. Dull stitches under the third true rib of the left side, remaining the same both during an expiration or inspiration. Slowly intermittent, dull stitches under the cartilages of the last true ribs, on the left side, over the pit of the stomach, (in the evening when in bed.) (a. 31 h.)

140. Violent cutting, in both sides, in the region of the lowest ribs, from within outwards, the pain is severe only during a deep inspiration ; when moving the trunk without taking an inspiration, he feels no aggravation of the pain, but he does feel it as soon as he inspires, (a. 10 h.) Cutting stitches at the termination of the ribs, on the right side near the vertebral column, especially when curbing the back.

Back p. 58

Burning stitches on the right side, in the small of the back, when sitting ; when rising, or when pressing upon the part, the pain is simply burning ; but there are then no stitches. Traction on the right side of the posterior brim of the pelvis, and in the small of the back. (a. -J- h.) Sensation as if the small of the back had been knocked away. (a. 24 h).

145. Dull stitches in the second lumbar vertebra.

Superior extremities p. 58

Titillating, and itching stitches between the scapula, resembling violent flea or musqueto-bites ; he could hardly obtain any relief by scratching. Tensive traction of different places of the arms ; it was like stitches. Spasmodic aching and drawing pain in the bend of the right elbow, as if the arm had been violently sprained by motion ; the pain was only felt dining motion, more when extending than when bending the arm. Aching, drawing and tensive pain in the bends of both elbows ; (it is felt in every position of the arms ;) when pressing upon the parts, the pain disappears for a moment, but then returns again immediately.

150. Spasmodic aching and drawing pain at the internal side of the left fore-arm. Sharp pressure under the scapulae. Excessive tearing in the upper portion of the left scapula ; the pain is felt when sitting, and abates when rising from the seat. Tingling of the left scapula, as if the parts had gone to sleep. Tearing on the top of the shoulder, and in the region of the head of the humerus.

155. Tearing in the glenoid cavity of the scapula, which extends as far as the clavicle. Boring stitches in the right axilla, which did not go off when the parts were touched, (a. 30 h.) Tearing ache below the shoulderjoint. Continued pinching in the right upper arm. (a. 1 h.) Tearing in the left upper arm.

160. Burning, quickly passing stitch, in front, in the middle of the left upper arm. Aching in the flesh of the upper arm, which increases by contact. Cramp in the middle of the upper arm, when lifting it up ; otherwise the cramp is scarcely felt. (a. 10 h.) Paralytic feeling in the arms, during motion, especially in the elbow-joint, (a. 32 h.) A sort of paralysis of the right arm and hand ; it drops, and he has to make a great effort for the purpose of writing, (a. 3 h.)

165. When bending the arm, there is a tension, externally, at the upper extremity of the ulna. (a. 6 h.) Violent, tearing ache in the muscles situated between the olecranon process of the ulna. and the trochlea of the humerus, (a. 31 h.) Not long continuing, jerking tearings, apparently in the bony processes forming the trochlea, first of the right, then of the left fore-arm, finally in the posterior joint of the right middle finger, returning from time to time. Intermittent prickings in the trochlea of the right side, especially in the muscles. Sharp, continued stitch behind the wrist-joint, at the beginning of the trochlea, (a. 6 h.)

105. Stinging and itching burning under the skin, at the internal side of the wrist-joint, (a. 32 h.) Titillation in the palm of the right hand, which forced one to scratch, (a. 33 h.) Cramp-like traction in the back of the right hand and foot. Tearing ache in the bones composing the wrist joints of either hand. Tearing and aching of the metacarpal bone of the thumb, and in the two posterior joints of the big toes of the feet ; the pain becomes worse by contact

170. Tearing in the posterior joint, and the metacarpal bone of the fourth finger of the left hand, accompanied by spasmodic clenching of the fingers, especially when seizing something. Traction in the joints of the three midmost fingers of the left hand, both when in motion and at rest.

Inferior extremities p. 59

Tension and traction in the groin below the abdominal ring, extending as far as the left thigh. Violent pain at a place behind the left hip, as if he had had a violent fall upon that place ; the pain is only felt during motion ; it was not excited by standing, (a. 32 h.) When running and setting down the left foot which is stretched forward, he feels a painful, pricking sort of a pressure in the right hip-joint.

175. Paralytic weakness in the right hip-joint, when walking, especially when moving the leg forward ; moreover, stitches when setting down the foot ; this caused him to limp, but soon went off. Sense as of a tingling humming (this is the literal meaning ; the idea is " a sort of vibration,'") in the left thigh, and traction in the anterior muscles. Jactitation of several muscles, especially of the right thigh. Slight twitchings of the external side of the left knee, accompanied by a sensation as of gurgling (the literal translation ; another peculiar sort of vibration,) when sitting, (immediately.) A cramp-like incisive pain over the left knee, on both sides, when he does not move the body. (a. 8 h.)

180. Tearing dull stitches over the left patella, in any position. Tearing in the left knee-joint when sitting, (a. 72 h.) The knee is painful, as if it had been bruised ; the pain is worse when sitting than when walking, (a. 1| h.) The knees often bend when walking. Aching in the knee-joint, and from within outwards, in the muscles of the left extremity, when sitting.

185. In the evening, when in bed, he experiences burning, corrosive stitches in the left tibia, not far from the knee, which caused an involuntary jactitation of the foot. (a. 17 h.) Cramp in the left calf, which is worst when at rest. (a. 4 h.) When going down stairs, the gastrocnemii muscles are painful, as if they were too short. Pain as from bruises and throbbing, in the joints of the feet, worst when sitting, (a. 3 h.) In the joints of the feet, and in the lower parts of the legs, there is a considerable turmoil and dull beating, as from great fatigue, accompanied by tingling and stinging of the skin of the tibiae, worst when at rest, but less during motion, (a. 14 h.)

190. Sensation in the joint of the left foot, as if the foot had become detached, and as if the cartilage of the joints had become severed, when walking. Cutting stitches in the external malleoli from within outwards, when sitting, almost not felt when walking ; the cutting is worst when the foot is supported upon a narrow lath. (a. some h.) Tearing in the feet, at times in the soles, at times in the dorsa, or in the heels, toes, (especially in their posterior joints,) in the tarsal or metatarsal bones ; the pain does not extend beyond ,the malleoli ; very seldom a shooting pain was experienced beyond the malleoli. A somewhat burning sensation in the right heel and the tendo Achillis ; the parts felt as if they had gone to sleep. Violent burning in the corn, in paroxysms, even without any pressure, for twenty-four hours.

195. Paralytic weakness in the hip and the thigh. (Several pimples on the tibia, with a burning pain.) Pain in the heel when stepping upon the foot, feeling as if it were pithy, (continued.)

General symptoms p. 60

Lassitude and heat all over, when walking in the open air ; he has no sweat, and feels a sort of anguish, as if his clothes were too tight. The symptoms reappear every day about noon.

200. Intolerable itching, as from a flea walking over the head, and the whole body. Burning itching, here and there, on the skin ; for instance, upon the skin of the face, the hands, etc. ; this did not, however, make scratching necessary. A sort of tearing ache at the extremities of the long bones, over or below their joints in different parts of the body. (a. 48 h.)

Weakness, paralysis p. 60

Great weakness of the body, especially of the thighs, when sitting or walking, with somnolence, (a. 4 h.) Uneasiness, laziness in all the limbs.

Sleep p. 60

205. Dreams about the events of the day. Anxious dreams ; on waking up, he felt yet so anxious, that he imagined he had suffered the accident he had dreamed about.

Fever p. 60

In the afternoon, chilliness until he went to bed even, when in bed, he could not get warm ; sweat after midnight. Chills over the upper portion of the body, at night when lifting the cover ever so little ; when properly covered, he felt comfortably warm. (a. 4 h.) In the forenoon, heat, and feeling of heat over the whole body, less, however, about the head, without any thirst, with a little sweat on the abdomen and some on the chest. Chilliness on the back, and on the feet as far as beyond the malleoli ; it continued for two hours, and was very painful ; walking availed him nothing, (a. 6* h.)

210. Shivering through the whole body. (a. 1;, h.) In the evening, when in bed, quick pulse with thirst, (a. 11 h.)

Moral symptoms p. 61

Increased cheerfulness and disposition to talk the whole day. (a. 3 h.) (Reaction.) (When pleased, she is excessively merry ; but she cries when the least thing contrary happens.) Discouraged.

Notes

1 Note: The latter pari of this symptom was owing to the reaction of the vital principle; since the person, before taking the Angustura had been affected with heat of the cheeks for several days.

2 Note: This appeared to be a curative reaction.

3 Note: Reaction of the vital principle.

4 Note : Reaction of the vital principle.