44 FLORA HOMCEOPATHICA. 
membranous tissues, especially the ligaments of the joints. 
Conium is more suitable for contusions, which produce a con- 
densation of the cellular tissue, and induration of glandular 
structures, accompanied by a sensation of numbness. Symphy- 
tum answers more to the pressure and contusions of bones. 
Calendula for sugillations, bloody and serous infiltrations of the 
cellular tissue in open wounds and ulcers. Ruta we know to 
be specific in cases of mechanical injury to the tarsal or carpal 
joints, and in rheumatic paralysis of these parts. Ferrum muria- 
ticum is especially useful in a similar affection of the shoulder- 
joint; and Zedwm, when the hip-joint is the seat of these 
affections. 
Arnica montana has been serviceable, according to the homeo- 
pathic application, im all cases arising from external injury, con- 
cussion of the brain, and the spinal marrow. Soporous, apoplectic, 
and paralytic fits. Atonic hemorrhages. Nervous, gastric, and 
putrid fevers. Rheumatism and gout. Frozen limbs. Conse- 
quences of fright. Bad effects from the use of Cinchona. Poison- 
ing by lead. Furunculus. Stings of insects. Hydrocephalus 
acutus, especially after Scarlatina miliaris. Epistaxis (bleeding 
from the nose). Swelling of one cheek. Hemorrhage from the 
mouth, Consequences of blows on the pit of the stomach. Car- 
dialgia, consequent upon chronic gastritis or loss of animal fluids. 
Splenetic stitches. Serous and mucous enteritis. Proctitis. 
Dysentery. Retentio urine. Metrorrhagia. Pertussis. Spurious 
pleuritis. Pleurodynia. Pleuritis. maermanie, produced by 
mechanical causes. 
Cuaracteristic Prcuntarrries.—The pains increase by 
talking, moving about, blowing, and even by every sound. The 
pains quickly wander from one part to another. The violence 
of the pains almost drive him distracted. 
AntiporEs.—Camphor, Ignatia: it antidotes Ammoniacum, 
China, Cicuta, Ferrum, Tpecacuanha, Senega, 
Wine increases the effects of Arnica, by aggravating the 
symptoms. . 
