I would add to Lilienthals list, profuse night-sweats; rapid emaciation; and congestion or inflammation of the liver. The right lung is the affected one in nine cases out of ten. I find that Lycopodium follows Chelidonium well if the liver has been or is a complication of the pneumonia or bronchitis. Many of the stomach and abdominal symptoms are present in these cases, especially the constipation and flatulence.
The higher and highest potencies are the best for these conditions. Great care should also be taken of the patients diet. Fruits and fats should be given in abundance. Hagees Cordial of Cod Liver Oil has been of good service in many of my cases. It seems to improve the appetite and diminish the perspiration (night-sweats).
Aneurism: While not properly coming under this heading, though a part of the circulatory system, I will mention aneurism because of two cases I have had the privilege of observing. One was of the right carotid artery, treated by Dr. W. H. Dickinson. The patient was a male, forty-two years of age, with the typical Lycopodium make-up. Dr. Dickinson gave the 30th trit. five grains, morning and evening. Although the recovery was not as rapid as in others reported, it was remarkable and all the annoying symptoms had disappeared in three months. The other was of the right sub-clavian artery in charge of Dr. A. O. Hunter, who used both the 30th and 12th trit. Hughes27 speaks very highly of it for this condition.
Brain and Nerves.
Brain: Hydrocephalis is the only pathological condition for which I can recommend Lycopodium. The ranking symptom for this group is drowsiness. I have used it a few times for chronic hydrocephalis. In one of these cases there were convulsions. It was in a child twelve years old who had typhoid fever. There was the peculiar hydrocephalic cry and the drowsiness and on account of this cry I had given Apis, because in addition, there was scanty urine. Apis in various potencies failed to produce any results.
One day the childs mother mentioned the fact that there had been scanty urine and every few days a heavy sediment in the urine. I then gave a dose of Sulphur, high and put the patient upon Lycopodium 30th, with most gratifying results. Hahnemann 22 and Kent 30 both praise it highly for this condition.
Melancholia and hypochondriasis are two conditions which have been reported as helped by our remedy. Twelve of our authorities mention these two conditions. Melancholia in women is always worse just before the menstrual period. With this form of melancholia there seems to be the inclination to be alone. The presence of company most always aggravates and very often irritates the patient.
Mental Torpor is found in many patients suffering from the liver conditions of the remedy. Loss of memory and forgetfulness are two other symptoms quite prominent in the mental group. In writing, the last syllable or the last word of a sentence, is often forgotten. People also frequently use the wrong word, saying things directly opposite to what is intended.
Mania is not very often mentioned as a condition which Lycopodium will help. There are a few cases, however, in which it has been given with success. Among our authorities, we have Talcott, who recommends it and his word is worth dozens of the who have had less experience.
Allies.
The statement was made above that: “A thorough knowledge of Lycopodium necessitates a good working knowledge of its allies.” By working knowledge I mean a practical knowledge, such as can only be obtained from a large experience.
Allen 2 gives the following as allies: “Sulph., Sil., Sep., Zinc; Puls., Bry., Nux v., Carbo v., Chel., Cycl.; Phos., Mag. c., Nat. m., Iod. Iris, Kali bi.” You should notice from the punctuation that these are divided into three groups which correspond to three of the most prominent conditions for which our remedy has been successfully used. You should further note that Clarke 10 states that Nux and Pulsatilla antidote Lycopodium, and that Lycopodium antidotes China. I will add Chinin. Sulph. to China off. Clarke 10 then gives the China group of symptoms, which our remedy antidotes.
They are: “Yellow face; liver and spleen swollen; flatulency ; tension under the ribs, worse on right side; pressure in stomach and constipation.” As compatible Clarke10 mentions seventeen remedies. Carbo v. is one of them, of which he says: “A dose of Carbo veg. every eight days facilitates the action of Lyc.” Unfortunately, Clarke does not mention the potency, but I can say from experience, that the 1m will.
Sulph., Calc. c., Chel., and Lach., will prepare the way for Lyc.,, while Graph., Ipec., Kali iod., and Nat. mur. will complete cures which Lyc. has begun.
Coffee as a beverage or drug is incompatible with Lyc. Nux vom. is the only remedy whose action is interfered with more by the use of coffee than Lyc.
In closing let me urge you to fix the following words firmly in your mind. FLATULENCY, DROWSINESS, MAL-NUTRITION, SAND STONE SEDIMENT, and the modalities, especially the 4 to 8 P. M. aggravation.
Some of the many conditions for which Lycopodium has been used:
Abscesses: 2, 8, 10, 13, 19, 20.
Albuminuria: 2, 8, 10, 14.
Alopecia: 12, 17, 22, 28.
Amenorrhoea: 13, 18, 22.
Aneurism: 2, 6, 10, 22, 27.
Aphasia: 38.
Apoplexy: 24.
Arthritis: 1, 3, 13, 22.
Asthma: 2, 10, 20, 28, 30, 32.
Boils: 12, 13, 27, 30, 31, 33.
Brights Disease: 2, 14, 22, 41.
Bronchitis: 2, 5, 10, 17, 20, 22, 27, 29, 32, 41.
Carbuncle: 2, 22.
Chancre: 2, 15.
Chlorosis: 2, 18, 22, 29.
Cirrhosis of the Liver: 2.
Conjunctivitis: 2, 22.
Constipation: 8, 10, 13, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 29, 32, 36, 41, 42, 44.
Contractures: 10, 11, 22, 32, 37.
Cystalgia: 2, 10, 22.
Cystitis: 2, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21, 22, 41, 42.
Dementia: 22, 29.
Diabetes: 11, 13, 14, 21, 32, 41.
Diphtheria: 2, 9, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 32, 36, 41, 42.
Drowsiness: 2, 10, 19, 32, 33.
Abdominal: 2, 8, 10, 22, 28, 32.
Dropsy: { Cardiac: 2, 5, 10, 20, 22.
{ Pleuritic: 2, 22.
Dysmenorrhoea: 2, 13, 18.
Dyspepsia: 2, 8, 10,, 21, 22, 29, 30, 32, 33, 42, 44.
Dyspnoea: 8, 22, 41.
Dysuria: 2, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29.
Eczema: 2, 8, 15, 22, 30, 31.
Endometritis: 2, 34, 43.
Epilepsy: 10, 22, 29, 38.
Flatulency: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 27, 30, 32, 33, 42, 49.
Gall-stones: 2, 8, 10, 13, 19, 21, 22, 30, 31.
Gastralgia: 2, 8, 13, 19, 20, 22, 33, 42.
Gastritis: 2, 8, 10, 11, 17, 20, 21, 22, 30, 33, 42.
Headache: 2, 8, 17, 18, 22, 28, 30, 32, 33.
Hemiopia: 8, 10, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29, 37.
Hematuria: 2, 8, 16.
Hemorrhoids: 2, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22, 28, 30, 32.
Hepatitis: 2, 19, 20, 27, 32, 26, 41, 42, 44.
Hernia: 2, 10, 17, 20, 22, 29, 38, 42.
Herpes: 2, 10.
Hypertrophy Liver: All.
Hypochondriasis: 2, 10, 22.
Hydrocephalus: 2, 22, 32, 38.
Impotency: 2, 8, 10, 13, 17, 19, 20, 22, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36, 42.
Intertrigo: 2, 10, 22, 27, 29.
Intermittent Fever: 2, 11, 20, 29.
Jaundice: 2, 13.
Leucorrhoea: 2, 8, 17, 18, 22, 32, 33.
Lichen: 12, 22, 29.
Lupus: 2, 15, 22.
Malnutrition, General: 2, 10, 18, 22, 29, 30, 42, 44.
Mania: 44.
Melancholia: 2, 18, 19, 22, 28, 30, 32, 33, 44.
Meningitis: 2, 22, 32, 36, 38.
Myopia: 2, 17, 22, 33, 37.
Multiple Sclerosis: 2, 38.
Nephritis: 13, 22, 35.
Neuralgia, General: 10, 11, 13, 22.
Nut-meg Liver: 22, 32.
Otalgia: 10.
Otorrhoea: 10.
Ophthalmia: 2, 13, 17, 22, 33.
Ovaritis: 8, 10, 22.
Pleurisy: 2, 8, 10, 13, 22.
Plica Polonica: 25, 27.
Pneumonia: 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 30, 32, 33, 36, 41.
Psoriasis: 2, 32.
Renal Calculi: 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 20, 22, 25, 27, 28, 33, 35, 41, 44.
Rheumatism: 2, 10, 11, 22, 30, 32, 44.
Scarlet Fever: 20, 30, 41, 42.
Syphilis: 2, 13, 15, 30.
Tonsillitis: 10, 11, 13, 19, 21, 22, 30.
Typhoid Fever: 2, 10, 20, 22, 30, 32, 33, 42.
Uric Acid Diathesis: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 32, 33, 36, 42.
Urinary Calculi: 2, 18, 22, 25, 29.
Vaginitis: 2, 8, 10, 18, 19, 22, 28, 33, 42.
Varicose Veins: 2, 20, 22, 29, 32.
