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 greasy taste in the mouth; cough relieved by swallowing cold water; worse in dry weather, in the evening, from warm food; better from heat, during wet weather, lying on the painful side. More suitable for dark haired people, and those subject to warts, tetter; old injuries become sore.

Duration of action, 3 or 4 days.

Antidotes,—Coffee, Ignatia, Pulsatilla.

Is mostly adapted for children; patient very irritable, everything makes them angry; does not wish to be looked at or spoken to; children want to be carried all the time; patient wants different things which they refuse when offered; great sensibility to pain; worse at night, while asleep, during sweat, from anger. Better from warmth, and when quiet.

Duration of action, from 2 to 3 weeks.

Antidotes,—Ars., Carbo veg., Ferrum.

Ailments brought about from the loss of blood, animal fluids, debilitating disease; ailments worse at night, after drinking, by touching the parts, during wet weather, while lying on the right side.