Generalities
The potencies of this nosode are prepared either from the Diphtheritic virus or membranes. It is useful as a prophylactic in Diphtheria and post-diphtheritic complication, paralysis etc., when anti diphtheritic toxin is used. In Diphtheria the malignancy is present from the start. Patient is greatly prostrated, yet restless; without any pain. Wants to be held. Jerking in single muscles. Internal trembling. Drawing in muscles then sudden snap. Catarrhal affections of the respiratory passage. Offensive discharges. Carphology. Relapsing diphtheria.
Worse
Lying.
Better
Cold. Drinking milk in sips.
Mind
Carphology. Sees imaginary objects.
Head
Moisture at the margin of hair.
Eyes
Sees visions.
Nose
Fanning of the alae nasi with snoring. Yellow thick nasal discharge. Epistaxis.
Face
Flushed, centre of cheeks purple.
Mouth
Tongue moist, with red tip; or dark red spot back of tip. Red papillae.
Throat
Dark. Thick grey membrane; on tonsil (left). Painless diphtheria, swallows without pain but fluids are vomited or returned through the nose. Relapsing diphtheria. Obstinate tonsillitis. Wants cold air down the throat or craves cold drinks.
Stomach
Faintness at; better sips of milk.
Sleep
Talks in sleep, with open eyes.
Fever
Chilly, then hot. Low temperature.
Related
Carb-ac.
Skin
Dry, hot palms; they feel withered. Dry skin.