(Sundew)
Affects markedly the respiratory organs and was
pointed out by Hahnemann as the principal remedy for whooping cough.
Drosera can break down resistance to tubercle and should therefore be
capable of raising it (Dr. Tyler). Laryngeal phthisis is benefited by it.
Phthisis pulmonum; vomiting of food from coughing with gastric irritation
and profuse expectoration. Pains about hip joint. Tubercular
glands. | ||
| Head. Vertigo
when walking in open air, with inclination to fall to the left side.
Coldness of left half of face, with stinging pains and dry heat of right
half. | ||
| Stomach.
Nausea. Aversion to and bad effects from acids. | ||
| Respiratory.
Spasmodic, dry irritative cough, like whooping cough, the paroxysms
following each other very rapidly; can scarcely breathe; chokes. Cough
very deep and hoarse; worse, after midnight; yellow expectoration, with
bleeding from nose and mouth; retching. Deep, hoarse voice;
hoarseness; laryngitis. Rough, scraping sensation deep in the fauces
and soft palate. Sensation as if crumbs were in the throat, of feather in
larynx. Laryngeal phthisis, with rapid emaciation. Harassing and
titillating cough in children: not at all through the day, but commences as
soon as the head touches the pillow at night. Clergyman's sore throat, with
rough, scraping, dry sensation deep in the fauces; voice hoarse, deep,
toneless, cracked, requires exertion to speak. Asthma when talking,
with contraction of the throat at every word uttered. | ||
| Extremities.
Paralytic pains in the coxofemoral joint and thighs. Stiffness in joints of
feet. All limbs feel lame. Bed feels too hard. | ||
| Fever. Internal
chilliness; shivering, with hot face, cold hands, no thirst. Is always too
cold, even in bed. | ||
| Modalities.
Worse, after midnight, lying down, on getting warm in bed, drinking,
singing, laughing. | ||
| Relationship.
Compare: Cupr. | ||
| Dose. First to
twelfth attenuation. |