Iodide of Sulphur. S2I2. Trituration.
Clinical
Acne, punctata. Barber’s itch. Coryza. Ears, noises in. Eczema, weeping. Gonorrhoea. Hay asthma. Influenza. Kidneys, pain in. Lichen planus. Lip, upper, eruption on. Parotid glands, hypertrophy of. prostate, affections of. Scalp, soreness of. Spine, weakness of. Stricture, urethral. Tongue, thickening of. Tonsils, chronic hypertrophy of.
Characteristics
*Sul. *iod. was proved by Kelsall on himself and some others. Hale has used it in “obstinate skin diseases, notably *barber’s itch, for which it is almost a specific.” The provings indicate this in “pustular eruption on upper lip” and “erythema on chin.” Hale used the 3x trit. internally and applied a cerate (of one or two grains of *Sul. *iod. to an ounce of Cosmoline). It is also useful, Hale says, in large and painful suppurating acne. Dr. Berlin (quoted H.W., xxxi. 216) treated with *Sul. *iod. two cases of “weeping eczema” associated with varicose veins of the leg and pronounced itching. Also a child with eczema of arms. The keynote in all is: “dark red, swollen, and sweeping eczematous surface which itches terribly.” The 3x trit. was given. The symptoms of *Sul. *iod. are worse in morning, leaning forward, stooping, rising, ascending stairs. Better By expectoration. *Peculiar Symptoms are: Hair feels as if erect. As if heat in heart. Desire for acids. As if a band across forehead. Hansen mentions among the therapeutic uses of *Sul. *iod. Thickness of tongue remaining after parenchymatous glossitis. Hypertrophy of parotids after parotitis. Chronic hypertrophy of tonsils. Lichen planus, chronic and simple. Bradford (H. M., quoted *Org iii. III) reports the following cases: (1) Burning at end of penis, dull pain in prostatic region, weakness across kidneys: frequent desire to urinate with slight flow, eats very little, does not go out of doors, is much discouraged about himself. *Sul. *iod. 3x cured. (2) Violent attack of pain in renal region, with shootings down ureters, pain and weakness about kidneys, constant desire to urinate, urine thick and whitish with creamy sediment: *Sul. *iod. 3x and 6x cured. (3) Stricture after gonorrhoea, chordee, very painful urination, twisted stream. Yellow discharge: *Sul. *iod. cured.
Relationships
*Compare: Band across forehead, Manc. Difficult expectoration, K. bi. Heat in heart, Lachn., Rhododendron Sleepy by day, restless at night, Staphysagria Acne, Bellis, K. bro., Arct. left.
Mind
Doubtful. Anxious. Unsteadiness of ideas. Apathy and inaptitude for business. Dread of exertion.
Head
Headache, frontal, tightness. Shooting and throbbing in temples, when stooping. Sides of head ached, as if squeezed in a vice. Scalp sore, on vertex. Hair feels as if erect.
Eyes
Eyes bleared, especially left Inclination to close eyes, as if to press out tears. Lids heavy. Eyes: water much, dim.
Ears
Itching, tingling, and buzzing in ears. Singing in ears, with feeling of tightness above eyes, as if a band was drawn tightly over forehead, with sore throat, with heat above pit of stomach.
Nose
Coryza. Thick green mucus in nostrils. Acrid discharge. Burning tickling in right nostril every time handkerchief is used, strong odour of *Iodine perceived. All the agonies of “grippe.” Excoriation of nostrils. Acuteness of smell.
Face
Face dry, hot and yellowish. Erythematous eruption in upper lip with yellowish pustules, painful, sore and tender, quickly disappearing in dry scabs. Erythema on chin.
Mouth
Teeth felt soft to tongue and were coated with dark fur. Tongue dry and hard, furred at root, red at point. Taste: bitter, nasty and fetid breath.
Throat
Throat dry and painful to touch, feeling as if swelled. Sore throat in morning. Drawing, creeping sensation at back of throat. Uvula and tonsils slightly enlarged and red. Constant disposition to swallow saliva: throat and gullet parched, the saliva did not allay the dryness.
Stomach
Anorexia, desire for acids, pickles, lemonade. Thirsty. Sensation of heat about pit of stomach. Soreness and sinking in epigastrium.
Stool & Anus
Itching in rectum. Bowels constipated.
Urinary Organs
Itching in urethra. Frequent micturition, especially mornings. Ardor urine. Urine smells like raspberries. (Stricture. Pains in kidneys shooting down ureters. Urine thick, whitish, creamy.).
Male Sexual Organs
(Chordee and yellow discharge).
Respiratory Organs
Accumulation of dark, purulent mucous in trachea, continued inclination to swallow saliva, which does not moisten it, mucus removed with difficulty and by violent, hacking, coughing and straining. Tickling in larynx. Sensation of dryness in trachea, thick, hard clots of mucus collected about top of windpipe difficult to detach, and which caused tickling and irritation of larynx and cough. Much troubled with cough during early part of night, accompanied by a nasty taste in mouth and fetid breath. Inclined to expand chest, and take a deep inspiration, leaving a fluttering sensation. (Hay asthma, with sneezing, catarrh, &c. R.T.C.).
Chest
Tightness across chest, difficulty of expanding it, with prostration.
Heart
Boring pain as if in heart, with some difficulty of respiration. Sensation of heat in region of heart. Palpitation.
Back
Weakness of spinal column with pain in loins as if bruised, with weakness of spine.
Lower Limbs
Weakness of knees and joints. Legs ache and feel weak. Tickling in calves and feet. Trembling and aching of ankle-joints. Soles of feet ache and burn and are sore when standing.
Generalities
Prostration, with difficulty of expanding chest on inspiration. Weakness as from influenza. Faint and sick. Much worse on waking in morning, sleepy, leaning forward, rising or ascending stairs.
Skin
Pustules on upper lip. Erythema on skin. Itching rash, like nettle rash on arms. Acne punctata (specific in dilution. R.T.C.).
Sleep
Sleepy by day, restless at night. Sleep unrefreshing, confused dreams, awakened by fright, sleep with mouth open.
Fever
Occasional chills. Febrile excitement. Dry heat.
