just under the free ends of the floating ribs (thirteenth day),'.-Darting pain in the liver, at 10 P.M. (fifteenth day),'.-All day dull pain in the region of the liver, under the free ends of the floating ribs, sore to pressure (seventh day),2.-Same dull pain that had been felt after each inhibition, in the region of the liver (fifteenth day),.-General Abdomen. [50.] The entire abdomen much distended, with flatulence, at 10 P.M. (fifth day),.-Tympanitic distension of the abdomen (sixth day),'.-Abdomen distended with flatulence, causing slight colicky pains, at 11 P.M. (fifteenth day),".-Pain in the abdomen, as from incarcerated flatus, at 3 P M. (second day),'-Dull pain in the abdomen, aggravated by pressure (third day),'. -Griping pain in the abdomen, before the brown diarrhoeic stool (eighth day),'.-Dull heavy pain over the whole abdomen, aggravated by drinking cold water, in the forenoon, and by eating dinner (twelfth day); same dull pain, worse by pressure, at 11 A.M. (thirteenth day),'.-* Sudden griping pain in the abdomen, more on the left side, which induced a stool, which was passed quickly, at 1.30 P.M., but afterwards had considerable tenesmus, with slight prolapsus, followed by a pain, lasting for several minutes, as if excoriated; this stool relieved the pain only temporarily, as it returned in a few minutes with such violence as to force the perspiration from all parts of the body; after a few minutes it gradually abated in violence, until it became bearable; the pain was aggravated by eating dinner, to the same extent as before, causing another stool, followed by the most severe tenesmus I have ever experienced; the stool was composed of soft brown fæces mixed with mucus; there was prolapsus also; felt weak after this evacuation, especially in the knees; the pain soon ceased (thirteenth day),'.-Slight pain in the abdomen, which was relieved by a diarrhoeic stool, at 3 P.M. (fifteenth day),'.—Awoke about 5 A.M. with severe sore pain in the abdomen, and urging to stool (seventh, eighth, and ninth days); pain and urging to stool, early in the morning (tenth day),.[60.] Eating seemed to bring on the pain in the abdomen, and desire for stool (eighth day),.-*Immediately after rising was seized with a griping pain in the abdomen, obliging a stool, which was diarrhoeic, of a brownish color, and which relieved the pain until after breakfast, when it returned with greater violence and induced a second stool, accompanied with severe tenesmus causing prolapsus ani, and followed by a burning sensation about the anus, which lasted about an hour (tenth day),2.-Dull pain in the abdomen, preceding and following the stool (seventeenth day),.-Darting pain in the abdomen, more in right side above the hip, at 10 A.M. (fifth day),'-Violent shooting pains in the abdomen, beginning in the left side, in the hypogastric region,'.

Rectum and Anus.-*Prolapsus ani and burning about the anus, after the stool (tenth day),2.-Slight prolapsus ani with the second diarrhoeic stool (eighth day),'.-*Prolapsus with the stools (thirteenth day),'. -Stitching pain for several times, upward along left side of anus (ninth day),".

Stool.-Soft pappy stool (had been rather costive for some days), (fourth day); brown diarrhoeic stool, with some tenesmus, preceded by pain in the abdomen, pain griping, at 7 A.M.; another diarrhoeic stool, with severe tenesmus and slight prolapsus ani, at 8.30 A.M. (eighth day); diarrhoeic stool, with some straining and expulsion of flatus, at 9 A.M. (twelfth day); stool passed quickly, at 1.30 P.M.; after dinner a stool composed of soft brown fæces, mixed with mucus (thirteenth day); no stool (fourteenth day); diarrhoeic stool, at 3 P.M. (fifteenth day); for a fortnight

afterwards was occasionally troubled with the same kind of diarrhea as had been experienced ever since the second dose was taken, and which so increased in violence that it became necessary to take something to act as an antidote; Mer. corr. answered this purpose most admirably,'.—[70.] *Diarrhoeic stool of a brownish color, followed by a second stool (tenth day); at 10 A.M., diarrhoeic stool, light brown in color, preceded and followed by a dull pain in the abdomen; at 2 P.M., another stool of same nature as above, and accompanied by same abdominal pain, and voided with much straining (seventeenth day),2.—Passed a quantity of loose fæces, at 5 A.M.; during the day had several small loose stools, always preceded by terrible sore pain in the intestines, and attended with tenesmus and shivering along the back (seventh day); several stools during the day, most of which were small and consisted of mucus, and attended with severe tenesmus (eighth and ninth days); several mucous stools during the day (tenth day); diarrhoea better (eleventh day); better, having taken Mercurius (twelfth day),5.

Respiratory Organs.-Hoarseness (after five hours),.-Slight hacking cough from irritation in the throat (fourth day),'.

Chest.-Cutting pain in right side of chest, on the right of the lower part of the sternum, at 7 A.M. (ninth day),'.-Shooting pains in left chest, in the region of the heart, at 7.30 A.M. (eighth day),'.-Sharp pain in the lower part of the chest, at 7 A.M. (sixth day),'.--Throbbing all over the chest, from 9 to 11 A.M. (tenth day),2.

Heart and Pulse.-Dull pain in the region of the heart, rendered sharp by drawing a long breath, at 4 P.M. (second day),.-Darting rheumatic pains in region of heart (tenth day),5.—[80.] Pulse full and quick, 100, at 9 A.M. (usually 70); at 11 A.M. it had returned to its normal condition (tenth day),.-Pulse intermittent,3.

Back.-Aching pain in the small of the back, with the fever (seventh

day),.

Extremities.-Heaviness of all the limbs,.-Shooting pains in left heel and left wrist (fifth day),".-Shooting pains in different joints, during the day (sixteenth day),.-In the afternoon and evening, shooting pains in the joints of the upper and lower extremities (seventeenth day),.— Shooting pains (slight) in the different joints (eighteenth and nineteenth days),2.

Superior Extremities.-Shoulder. Rheumatic aching pain in left shoulder (ninth day),.—Pain in the left shoulder (tenth day),.—[90.] Severe shocks in left shoulder-joint, every few minutes, lasting the entire afternoon (sixth day); lasting all the forenoon (seventh day),2. -Severe shooting pains in right shoulder joint, at 2 P.M. (fifth day),. Shooting pains in the right shoulder, in the forenoon (fifteenth day),'.Shooting pains in elbows, wrists, and finger-joints at different times, all the forenoon (ninth day),2.—Elbow. In the forenoon, frequent shooting pains in the elbow, wrist, and finger-joints of the right side (eleventh day),.Forearm. Dull pain in the bones of the left forearm, at 12 M. (ninth day),'.-Dull intermittent pain in left forearm, at 11 P.M., afterwards same shooting pains that seem to be characteristic of this remedy (third day),2. -Aching down the left forearm (tenth day),3.—Frequently occurring pain in the left forearm of a dull nature, in the forenoon (eleventh day),.Wrist. At 4 P.M. a sharp stinging pain at a single small spot on the inner side of the dorsum of the wrist, lasting about a minute (fourteenth day),.— [100.] Pains in right wrist-joint, at first shooting and intermittent, afterwards constant, lasting a few minutes, at 12 M. (fourteenth day),'.—Shoot

ing pains in outer side of right metatarsus, at 3 P.M. (twelfth day),'.— Fingers. Shooting pain in phalangeal joints of third finger, and at same time in left knee-joint, in the forenoon (twelfth day),'.-Shooting pains. in phalangeal joints of second finger of left hand, at 8.30 A.M. (fourth day),2. -A stinging pain in the palmar surface of right thumb, ungual phalanx (thirteenth day),"'.

Inferior Extremities.-Hip. Dull pain in left hip-joint, felt only after rising from a sitting posture and attempting to walk, and which produced a limping gait; this pain was felt every time an attempt to walk was made, during several hours; it usually wore off each time after taking a few steps (fourteenth day),.-Thigh. Tearing pain in lower part of left thigh, at 2.30 P.M. (second day),'.-Flying sharp pain in the right thigh, at 9 A.M. (fourth day),'.-Knee. Rheumatic pain in left knee (eighth day),.-Rheumatic aching pain in left knee (ninth day),3.—[110.] Slight intermitting pains in the right knee-joint, at 9 A.M. (fourteenth day),'.-Leg. Boring pain in right tibia, during the forenoon (twelfth day),2.-Ankle. Dull pain in the left ankle, inner part made sharp, by bearing weight on it, at 12 P.M. (sixth day),'.-Shooting pains in right ankle, at 3 P.M. (fifteenth day),'.-Foot. Tearing pain in tarsus of left foot, at 1 P.M. (fifth day),'.--Shooting pains in the left tarsal joints, at 6 P.M. (second day),-Dull shooting pain in the left heel, inner side (tenth day),'.

Generalities.-Inability to keep quiet,.-Weakness (eleventh day),3. -Weakness, especially in the knees, after a stool (thirteenth day),'.— [120.] Great weakness, able to walk about some, but easily tired (eighth day),.-Rheumatic pains in left shoulder, arm, knee, and in the region of the heart (eleventh day),.-Felt better in the open air,.

Skin.—Itching in spots on the chin and among the whiskers,.-Pimples on the back of the neck, in the evening (fourteenth day),.-Itching sensation about the neck and on the chin, among the whiskers, in the evening (fourteenth day),2.

Sleep.-Almost constant inclination to gape (third day),'.--Constant disposition to gape, through the day (third day),.-Constant inclination to gape, in the afternoon (tenth day),.-Sleepiness (after five hours),'.— [130.] Restless during sleep,.-Wakeful and restless, after 4 A.M. (eighth day),.-Lewd dreams during the night (seventh day),'.

Fever.-Chilliness felt during the night, more in the morning, on waking,.-Chilliness along the spine, with the stool (seventh morning),.-In the afternoon had fever, with pulsation of the arteries of the head, and dull aching in the occiput, and with this an aching pain in the small of the back (seventh day),".

Conditions.-Aggravation.—(Morning), On waking, chilliness.— (Open air), Lachrymation.—(Cold air), Toothache; pain in abdomen.— (Blowing nose), Pain in right ear.-(Eating), Toothache; coryza; pain in stomach; pain in abdomen.-(Lying down), Toothache.-(Pressure), Pain in liver; pain in abdomen.-(Rising from bed), Dizziness.-(Shaking head), Pain in left side of head.-(Swallowing), Pain in right ear.-(Talking), Toothache.-(Walking), Pain left side of head; pain in hip.

Amelioration.—(Open air), Feels better.-(Warm drink), Toothache.

TUSSILAGO FRAGRANS.

Petasites fragrans, Moen.

Natural order, Compositæ.

Common name, Italian or fragrant Tussilage.
Preparation, Tincture of whole plant.

Authority. Dr. Demeures, Journ. de la Soc. Gall., vol. iv, p. 109, three drops on the tongue.

Mind.-State of mind such that I was satisfied with everything; everything about me seemed pleasing; serenity of disposition; benevolence of language; I could engage in discussions of the most exciting interest with calmness, while making use of the most appropriate expressions; in fine, entering upon them without hesitation, and succeeding in them, being beforehand confident of success (fifth to tenth day).-Complaining mood, finding fault with everything, making spiteful remarks, the nature of which he does not himself recognize, and is astonished that others are offended at them; for this reason, when aware of their character, he remains silent for fear of offending his associates (after four hours).

Head.-Transient headache, like a stupefaction; feeling of intoxication, as after the abuse of spirituous liquors (after two hours).

Eye.-Dryness of the eyes, when looking about in the open air, forcing them to wink often (after two hours).

Throat.-Acidity in the oesophagus, like heartburn, ceasing entirely after dinner (after two hours).

Stomach.-It seems as if there were at the bottom of the cardia a morsel which will not pass down (after half an hour).

Inferior Extremities.-Weakness in the legs (after two hours). -Pain from side to side in the tarsus, between that and the metatarsus of the left foot, when walking; this pain does not last long, but returns often (second to fifth day).-Pain in the metatarsal joint, as if caused by a blow (after two hours).

Generalities.-[10.] January 5th (ninth day) I started for Toulon; I returned thence on the 12th, stouter in person than on my departure. I often take this journey, and at my return I always have been reduced in flesh, owing to irregular diet. From January 10th to February 5th, this increase in size continued, and was perceptible to myself; but, on the other hand, I felt, after the 10th of January, a degree of plethora, which might easily have overcome me. The abdomen, which had a tendency to corpulency, was reduced to its normal size. Eight years later it had not yet regained that former protuberance.

Sleep.-I sleep less, and find myself none the worse for it, a circumstance which certainly never occurred to me before (after two weeks). Fever.-Sweat and heat of the skin, caused by slight exertion, such as never had caused perspiration (after half an hour).

TUSSILAGO PETASITES.

Properly PETASITES.

Petasítes vulgaris, Desf. (Tussilago petasites, Linn.)

Natural order, Compositæ.

Common name, Butter-bur.

Preparation, Tincture of the whole plant.

Authorities. (Kuchenmeister, A. H. Z., 32, 131, tincture made from the whole plant at the time of flowering.) 1, F. K., æt. twenty-four years, took 10 drops in the evening (first day), 25 drops in the morning, 30 in the evening (second day), 60 morning and evening (third day), 100 in the morning, 120 in the evening (fourth day), 170 in the morning (fifth day); 1a, after a week, same, took four spoonfuls; 2, C. A. F., æt. twenty-three years, took various doses of the tincture, from 10 to 550 drops; 3, Á. F. U., æt. fifteen years, took doses of 10 to 120 drops; 4. C. G., æt. eighteen years, took doses of 7 to 80 drops of fresh juice, and with alcohol; 5, Rosalie R., æt. twentyfive years, took 30 drops; 5a, same, took 60 drops morning and evening; 6, Christiana G., took 15 drops (first and second days), 100 drops (third day), afterwards six spoonfuls, etc.

Head.-Some confusion of the head, in the evening, more towards the left side (fourth day),'.-Vertigo,5-Dizzy on waking, in the morning (fourth day),'.-Dulness of the head,.-Dulness and heaviness of the head,". -Dull headache in the forehead,".--Transient headache (one hour after 10 drops),.-Constant headache (after six days),'.-Headache in the left side of the upper part of the forehead, thence extending slowly over the vertex, as if under the dura mater, like a tearing pain; after two hours, headache seated over the right eye, with a sensation as if the supraorbital muscles would be drawn upward, obliging him to wink; in the afternoon the headache returned in the vertex, and, in the evening, again in the temporal region (third day); the next day, on waking, the headache was in the left side of the vertex, extending forward to the right eye,'.

Mouth.-[10.] (Toothache all day, aggravated by cold drinks, especially violent in bed, relieved after taking Mercury),.

Throat.—Pain and burning in the uvula (third and fourth days),'.— Sore throat and pain on swallowing (after 30 drops),2.

Stomach.-Eructations,.-Frequent eructations (third day),'.-Numerous eructations always after drinking (after six days),'.-Nausea,.Pain in the pit of the stomach (fifth day),'.-Burning in the epigastric region,.-Pain about the pylorus, at the point where the sternum and ribs form a triangle, aggravated by pressure (fourth day),'.

Abdomen.-20.] Colic,.-Colic, relieved by emission of flatus (second day),'.

Stool.-In the afternoon a second soft but formed stool, followed by desire for stool (second day),'.-Absence of the usual stool after dinner (fourth day),'-Several unsatisfactory stools in one day,'.

Urinary Organs.-Pressed out a drop of yellow mucus from the urethra before urinating, though the urethra was not inflamed (fourth day),'-Crawling in the urethra, obliging scratching, with erections,.Micturition increased,.- Urine very profuse, but not evacuated often (fourth day),'.

Sexual Organs.-Jerking pain in the spermatic cord, causing him to bend backward (sixth day),'.-[30.] Drawing in the right testicle (fifth day),'.

Chest.-Tightness of the chest (fifth day),'.-Oppression in the right side of the chest,.

Heart.-Once there was a sudden stitch in the left side of the præcordial region on deep breathing (fourth day),'.

Back.-Pain in the small of the back on standing and stooping,.Pain in the small of the back, especially distressing on rising from a seat; this became so violent that stooping was extremely difficult and painful,.

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