Dose:No.1, two drops or six pilules every two hours.
KALI HYDRIODICUM (iODIDE OF pOTASSIUM)-acute and chronic colds. Influenza and its resulting debility.
Symptoms-Profuse flow of clear water from eyes and nose; accumulation of thick tenacious mucus in the nose; discharge of greenish-black or yellow matter of foul smell;nose-bleed; discharge of decomposed greenish-red blood; sensation of fullness and tightness at the root of the nose;sensation of swelling and redness of the nose, with beating pains in the nasal bones; throbbing and burning in nasal and frontal bones, with swelling; abuse of mercury.
Aggravation: at night; in cold air; at rest. Better from motion.
Dose: Nos. 3 or 30, two drops or six pilules every two hours.
LEMNA-Colds and polypus.
Symptoms-The indications for this medicine are obstruction of the nose, especially bad in damp weather.
Dose:No.3x, two drops three times a day.
MAGNESIA MUR-For loss of taste and smell left behind after a cold.
Dose: No.6, two drops every four hours.
MERCURIUS (Mercurius solubilis or Mercurius vivus)-For acute and chronic colds. Tendency to take cold.
Symptoms-Fluent coryza; weight in forehead on rising in the morning; vesicles on lips; chills long the back; constipation; sadness, depression, inclination to weep; aggravation of symptoms in the morning an periodically; chilly subjects; unclear complexion; after malarial fevers or abuse of quinine; anaemia.
Dose; For colds, No.6, two drops or six pilules every two hours. For liability to cold, No.12, two drops or six pilules three times a day.
NAPHTHALIN.- Hay fever.
Dose: One drop or six pilules every two hours whilst the acute symptoms last.
NATRUM MUR.- Acute and chronic colds. Liability to cold. Influenza.
Symptoms.- Fluent coryza; weight in forehead on rising in the morning; vesicles on lips; chills along the back constipation; sadness depression, inclination to weep; aggravation of symptoms in the morning and periodically; chilly subjects; unclear complexion; after malarial fevers or abuse of quinine anaemia.
Dose: For colds, No. 6, two drops or six pilules every two hours. For liability to cold No. 12 two drops or six pilules three time a day.
NATRUM SALICYLICUM-Debility after influenza.
Symptoms-Great weakness, with tightness of the head, especially if there is deafness, with giddiness and noises in the ears.
Dose: No.3, one or two drops four times a day.
NUX VOMICA-Acute colds.
Symptoms-Dry coryza, with blocking of the nose; or dry in the morning and fluent in the evening and night; heaviness of forehead, angry and quarrel some humour; constipation. aggravation from mental exertion; in the morning; after eating, especially after dinner; from motion; from slight touch; in open air; in dry weather.
Dose: No.3, two drops or six pilules every two hours.
PHYTOLACCA- Influenza
Symptoms-Sore throat with white spots on tonsils and sore glands externally; pain in the back and all over; worse in damp weather.
Dose:No.3x, one or two drops every hour. A gargle of five drops of the 0 tincture to a teacupful of water may be used every three or four hours.
PSORINUM-Chronic colds. Influenza. Hay fever. Symptoms- Constant sneezing; dropping of mucous down posterior nares; great aversion to cold air and to washing; prostration; sinking sensation; better lying down. Follows Sulphur well.
Dose:No.30, six pilules three or four times a day.
PULSATILLA-Acute colds.
Symptoms-Discharge of yellowish green fetid mucus; loss of appetite and sense of taste;head heavy and embarrassed, especially in the evening and by- warmth of room, with stopping of the nose;absence of thirst; chilliness in the evening;better in the open air. suitable for blonde persons; o soft fire;gentle disposition.
Dose:No.3, two drops every hour.
SABADILLA-Hay fever.
Symptoms-Violent sneezing with lachrymation; redness and swelling of eyelids;contracting, stupefying headache.
Dose:No.3, two drops or six pilules every two hours.
SANGUINARIA CANAD. and NITRATE OF SANGUINARIN- For acute and chronic colds. Polypus.
Symptoms-Coryza profuse and fluent; o dry, with frequent sneezing;dull, heavy pain at root of nose; odour of roasted onions in the nose; dryness of lips; tongue feels as if burnt; throat full, swollen, and constricted; sharp stitches in chest; depression and irritability. Aggravation morning and evening; from light and motion.
Dose: Sanguinaria, No.1, two drops or six pilules every two hours, Nitrate of Sanguinaria, No.3x trituration, one grain every two hours.
SULPHUR-For chronic colds and for tendency to colds. Effects of influenza.
Symptoms-Blocking and great dryness of nose; or abundant secretion of thick, yellowish, purulent mucus; bleeding; loss of smell;tendency to skin affections and to perspire easily. aggravation from warmth of bed and during rest; better during motion.
Dose:For cold, No.6, two drops or six pilules every two hours. for tendency, No.30. two drops of six pilules three times a day.
THUJA-Chronic colds. Polypus.
Symptoms-Sensitiveness to cold and damp; sycotic subjects; in these who have suffered much from vaccination.
Dose:No.30., a drop or six pilules once a day.
