Arsenicum Sulphuratum Rubrum

The Red Sulphide of Arsenic was introduced and proved by Neidhard, but it

has been used somewhat empirically on indications borrowed from its two components. T. N.

McLaughlin has reported much success in skin cases, especially in cases of psoriasis, and also of

eczema, acne, and furuncles. He gave it in tablets of 2x trit., and found patients who could not

• ▸tolerate Ars.
• ▸alb.
• ▸could take Ars.
• ▸sul.
• ▸rub.
• ▸without any unpleasant symptoms, and with marked

curative effect. There was no gastric or intestinal irritation in any of his cases. The provings

• ▸brought out some characteristic features.
• ▸J.
• ▸Meredith cured, with Ars.
• ▸s.
• ▸r.
• ▸mainly, a young girl

who suffered from an occipital headache; profuse, repulsive, nauseating nasal catarrh;

leucorrhcea, pelvic pains, menstrual troubles, and general anzemic appearance. I have found it

useful in many cases of influenza and its sequelz, especially sciatica. Burning pains (as if coals

• ▸of fire in stomach, < drinking cold water).
• ▸External heat.
• ▸Bone pains.
• ▸All symptoms < at night.
• ▸<

On waking (headache). Chilly even before a hot stove. Restless sleep with very vivid dreams.

Convulsions. Itching in various parts. Numbness.

Severe continued pain extending deep into brain in r. frontal region, also in r. ear; < by

stooping and exercise; > cold application; 5 p.m.—Waking often with dull pain in forehead over

eyes, extending over top of head to crown.—Pain commencing at back of head extending round

sides.—Neuralgia r. side of face, nose, jaw, and through temple.

• ▸8, 9.
• ▸Mouth and Throat.
• ▸—Mucous membranes of mouth and throat inflamed.
• ▸—R.
• ▸tonsil

enlarged.—Intolerable itching in throat inducing short, dry, expulsive cough.

Burning in stomach like coals of fire, < drinking cold water; could not bear least

pressure on region of stomach.—Sharp cutting pains in 1. abdominal region after each

meal.—Weight and gnawing in stomach.

Diarrhcea, yellow, mushy stools in morning early, after getting up; and in

the evening before going to bed; constant tenesmus in anus.

Hoarseness with accumulation of thick, tenacious mucus in throat.—5

a.m. wakes with sharp cutting pain, commencing between cartilages of Sth and 6th ribs,

extending inwards and upwards deep into chest; slightest motion <; had to limit respiration as

much as possible.

Occasional sharp pains through base of heart impeding respiration.

20, 21. Back and Limbs.—After rising in morning a heavy pressing pain, extending from tip of

coccyx to anus; soreness of coccyx; pain in anus < by efforts to stool or micturition; bearing-

down would cause heavy sickening sensation.—Rheumatism from r. shoulder down arm as if in

• ▸bone.
• ▸—Pain in r.
• ▸hip with lameness of leg.
• ▸—Severe pain in 1.
• ▸tibia —AIl joints immovable after

recovery from the poison.

• ▸Acne.
• ▸Diarrhoea.
• ▸Eczema.
• ▸Furuncles.
• ▸Gastritis.
• ▸Influenza.
• ▸Neuralgia.
• ▸Psoriasis.

Sciatica.