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The People of the Materia Medica World by Frederica E. Gladwin

The People of the Materia Medica World by Frederica E. Gladwin (1856-1931). Pupil and main assistant to James Tyler Kent in the initial compilation of Kent’s Repertory, she was entrusted to the symptoms of “Thirst”. This is an interesting book which personifies or homeopathic remedies and weaves stories to understand them. Written in 1921 for Perre Schmidt, her favorite pupil, this book was finally published 52 years later at the urging of Diwan Harish Chand.

Gladwin, and early pupil of Kent, presents 25 distinct remedies and many comparisons in a series of delightful stories which bring the remedy characteristics into a clear focus. Calcarea phos is discussed as being the child resulting from the marriage of Mr. Phosphorus and Miss Calcarea. There is a delightful chapter called “Afternoon at the Crocuses.” A very informal materia medica written by one of Kent’s pupils. Although there are many generalizations expressed through the array of characters, it makes delightful reading and can serve to fix the characteristics of the remedies in one’s memory.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM

ARGENTUM NITRICUM. THE PEOPLE OF THE MATERIA MEDICA WORLD

A COMPARATIVE MATERIA MEDICA by F.E. GLADWIN, M.D., H.M.

Once upon a time Mr. Nitric acid went ……

CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA

CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA. Once upon a time, years ago, you will remember I told you all about the wedding of Mr. Phosphorus and Miss Calcarea. Since that time, a litt…

CALCAREA SULPHURICA

CALCAREA SULPHURICA. Calcarea sulph. was a pale, sickly, cachectic individual with a pimply face and Calcarea sulph. was in trouble. He had bruised his finger an…

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CROCUSES

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CROCUSES. Mr. and Mrs. Crocus made up their minds to have a special Christmas celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Crocus are such changeable people and so quick…

CONIUM MACULATUM

CONIUM MACULATUM. There was trouble in the Conium family, Grandfather Conium was one of those old smokers who was always found with a pipe in his mouth whethe……

FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM

FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM. Ferrum Phosphoricum was introduced into society by Schussler. Schussler is not very particular as to what his friends are. It’s enough if he…

HEPAR THE PEACEMAKER

HEPAR THE PEACEMAKER. Hepar is in trouble. His friend Silica is ill, in fact he is very ill. It is not an acute attack this time, it is his chronic trouble which …

MERCURIUS SULPHUR CINNABARIS

MERCURIUS SULPHUR CINNABARIS. Who would have supposed that Mr. Mercurius and Miss Sulphur would ever marry and further, who would suppose they would ever marry each other…

ONE DAY ON THE OCEAN BLUE

ONE DAY ON THE OCEAN BLUE. At 11.00 A.M., March 19, 1901, the Hohen-Zollern moved slowly out from her pier in Brooklyn, moved out into the fog and the drizzling rain. …

PLUMBUM

PLUMBUM. Mr. Plumbum lives in a poor but respectable neighborhood. He is a painter by trade and all through his early life has been a hard worker. La…

PSORINUM AND SULPHUR

PSORINUM AND SULPHUR. Psorinum was the founder of the great patrician family, Psora. His ancient name was not psorinum, but for convenience sake, we will call him…

SABADILLA

SABADILLA. Sabadilla is scratching his head. He feels an itching and crawling in the scalp; look closely and you are quite likely to see the crawlers. …

THOSE PEOPLE ACROSS THE ALLEY

THOSE PEOPLE ACROSS THE ALLEY. Phosphorus lived on one street and Causticum lived on the next. They didn’t intend to be neighbors, but unfortunately, each had selected the…

A VISIT TO A SANATORIUM

A VISIT TO A SANATORIUM. Will you kindly imagine yourselves in a Sanatorium where people having stomach troubles are treated. Almost all the families of the Materia …

A WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE

A WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE. There was much surprise in the community when it was announced that Mr. Phosphorus had won the heart of Miss. Calcarea. Everyone was delight…