MEDICAL ASTROLOGY
changes of the weather, taking cold, getting wet; dropsical swellings; rheumatic pains. Symptoms all worse in cold damp weather, at night, and when at rest; better from motion.
FERRUM.
Duration of action, 10 to 20 days.
Antidotes,—Arsen., China, Hepar sulph.
Pale, bloated face; bloated around the eyes; all food tastes bitter; can neither eat or drink anything hot; swelling of the feet; great debility from the loss of blood, or animal fluids; bad effects from tea, quinine, and alcoholic stimulants. Ailments worse in the evening, while at rest, periodicaly; rheumatic pains are relieved by slow motion.
HEPAR SULPHUR.
Duration of action, 8 weeks.
Antidotes,—Belladonna, Chamomilla.
Unhealthy condition of the skin; suppurative diseases; slight injuries induce suppuration; ulcers in the mouth; salivation after the abuse of Mercury; choking cough; all ailments worse at night, from cold north-west winds, when stooping, from exercise, from moving the eyes; better from warmth, while at rest during
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