General
  • Has some reputation as a remedy for epileptic conditions, and convulsive diseases of childhood and girls at puberty. Locally and internally is injurious to eyes. Petit mal. Epilepsy without aura; after fright and other violent emotions and after masturbation. Several convulsions close together. Somnambulism. Gets up at night and works, remembers nothing in the morning (Kali phos).
Head
  • Drawn back by spasmodic twitchings. Mouth drawn to left. Congestion of brain.
Eyes
  • Colored light produces dizziness. Pain and blurring of vision; better; rubbing; worse, using eyes.
Female
  • Profuse menses. Violent uterine contractions. Spasms during menses.
Fever
  • Profuse sweat, smelling like garlic.
Relationship
  • Compare: Absinth; Cina; Cicuta.
Dose
  • First to third potency. Said to act better when given with wine.