9. Dr. HADLEY took, Jan. 26th, 10 dr. of tinct. In a short time, dryness and roughness of larynx, extending to nares, as from an astringent, followed after a little by increased secretion from parts, especially from pharynx; dull pain at pit of stomach, and constriction of diaphragm. On 28th, at 10 a.m., took 15 dr.; same sensations in fauces, stomach, and diaphragm; dull pain in sternum; pain in right lung, continuing some time, less in left, but some soreness; slight pain in right frontal sinus; increased flow of saliva in e. On 30th, at 10 a.m., 20 dr. In a short time increased secretion of saliva, followed by slight pain in right lung and right frontal sinus. On Feb. 4th, 25 dr. Dryness of fauces followed by increased secretion as before, and lung pain. In afternoon, dull pain in anterior lobes of brain, and in right frontal sinus; sensation of weight and oppression in precordial region, with feeling of unsatisfied breathing. At 6 p.m. oppressed breathing, cough, soreness of right lung, and sneezing; increased secretion from bronchial tubes and fauces, with mucous expectoration. (N. Y. State Hom. Soc. Trans., iii, 325.)
10. Miss HADLEY, aet. 20, took 15 dr., which produced severe pain in frontal sinuses, followed by sneezing. In afternoon, tightness of chest, fulness of throat, difficulty of breathing, and quite troublesome disposition to cough; pain in whole anterior part of head; prostration and perspiration on least exertion. In evening respiration freer and cough gone; lungs feel easier and stronger than usual. [The last observation, and the statement that “she was cured by this proving of a troublesome cough of long standing,” lead us to put this experiment in small type. -EDS.] (Ibid.)
11. Drs. BAILEY, and PALMER reported that they had taken tincture in doses ranging from a few drops to 600, without any decided effect. (Ibid., p. 316.)
12. One of the earliest results noticed in giving this drug [ Manner not stated.-EDS] was a most copious flow of saliva, followed by sore-throat, with scraping and burning; a raw sensation in pharynx followed, with a large amount of viscid mucus, and much to my surprise, well-developed ulcers in the mouth; constrictive feeling in throat, causing frequent efforts at deglutition; pricking sensation in upper pharynx; dulness in head; vertigo and sensation of weakness in entire system, especially in lower limbs, with weak knees; confused feeling in head; surface of body chilly; hoarseness to such an extent as to require the utmost effort to be understood; tickling in throat, constantly provoking cough; thick mucous discharge from nose; swimming sensation like that experienced before operation of an emetic; frequent eructations; nausea; distension of abdomen; feeling as though it would be a relief to vomit; rumbling in intestines; tongue feels as though it had been scraped, and same sensation extends through fauces. (W. L. THOMPSON, M. D., N. Am. Journ of Hom., v, 547.)
13 a. A.E. WALLACE, M. D.-Sept. 17th, 1870, at 2 p.m., took 10 dr. of 1x dil. 3. -Severe frontal headache with pressure at root of nose. Pain in left shoulder, extending down arm. Stiffness and lameness of cervical muscles. Head feels very heavy, with pain in occiput. Painful weariness of whole left side of body. Soreness of scalp. Sore throat extending to posterior nares. Numbness of left hand and forearm, with prickling. Duration of symptoms about 2 h.
13 b. Nov. 13th, 4 p.m., in perfect health, took 20 dr. in 3j of water of same preparation. 4:20-Frontal headache, with feeling of fulness and tightness of whole head. Neck stiff and lame. Severe pressure at root of nose. Head feels large and heavy. Heavy pain at base of brain. Pain in left shoulder and arm; numb prickling of hand and arm, worse, by movement; sharp darting pain through fingers. Tightness of chest, and desire to take deep inspiration. Throat sore and feels contracted; soreness extends to posterior nares. Sneezing, and feeling as though he had taken a severe cold. Eyeballs feel sore and lame on moving them. Lameness of muscles of back and chest, particularly when moving head. Pain in hips and legs, with numbness. Pain in neck, unbearable on moving head. L. foot numb and prickles. Feels weary, and is obliged to lie down. 6:30, feels as well as usual, no symptoms remaining.
13 c. Dec. 5th, 3 p.m., fasting, took 30 dr. of same. 3:20. -Frontal headache, with pressure at root of nose. Head full and feels heavy. Pain in base of brain, and lameness and drawing pain in cervical muscles. Drawing pain of shoulders and arms, more in l. Oppression of chest and difficult breathing. Pain through left chest. Wandering pains in all limbs, with dizziness. Feeling as though he had taken cold; throat sore, and sneezed several times. Feels stiff and sore all over; dreads to move. Burning on top of head, and soreness of scalp. Prickling of hands and feet, with numbness, worse on motion. Paralysis of whole left side; left hand and arm entirely numb and powerless, foot and leg prickly, and can move but little. Burning and prickling of left side of face and head. Pressure at stomach and belching of large quantities of flatus. 6, symptoms passing away; feels drowsy and must sleep. 8, feels well. 9th, feels sore and stiff about shoulders and chest. The jar of his buggy is painful, otherwise he feels well; has noticed no other symptoms.
Five or six weeks afterwards livid spots appeared all over body and limbs, size of pea to three-cent piece. No sensations. Never had the like before. Thickest on body; no elevation; irregular in shape. (Medorrhinum Investigator, 1873, p. 623.).
Experiments on animals
1. In a cat poisoned with baptisia Dr. Burt found small and large intestines congested and filled with bloody mucus. (HALE, op. cit., p. 143.) 2. In dogs, Dr. Rutherford found baptisin an undoubted, but moderate, hepatic stimulant; it increases also the peristaltic movements and the secretions from the intestine. (Brit Medorrhinum Journ., 1877, i.).
Hughes was a great writer and a scholar. He actively cooperated with Dr. T.F. Allen to compile his 'Encyclopedia' and rendered immeasurable aid to Dr. Dudgeon in translating Hahnemann's 'Materia Medica Pura' into English. In 1889 he was appointed an Editor of the 'British Homoeopathic Journal' and continued in that capacity until his demise. In 1876, Dr. Hughes was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Organization of the International Congress of Homoeopathy Physicians in Philadelphia. He also presided over the International Congress in London.