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results for twenty-four hours, because there has appeared only 
one series of symptoms, which correspond with its alternate 
effects. In this case, a second dose, given at the end of twenty- 
four hours, produces amelioration, and the opposite range of 
effects, in the same manner that a second dose of any other 
medicine given directly after the first, terminates its action. 
“Very few other substances present this phenomenon, but it 
is not unusual with Bryonia. When Bryonia is not perfectly 
homeopathic, the injurious consequences occasioned by it are 
generally removed by Rhus, or some other appropriate medi- 
cine, or at least by Camphor. 
“ According to the ample list of symptoms excited by Bryonia 
in healthy persons, we may form various states of artificial 
disease, corresponding exactly with many of the common mala- 
dies, especially with certain fevers, and many kinds of spasms, 
pertaining to women; upon which may be founded the ex- 
pectation of homeopathic success. The curative effects of 
Bryonia are therefore very extensive” (Hahnemann, Mat. Med. 
Pura, art. Bryonia). 
Curyicat Onservations.—Noack and Trinks(l.c.): Bryonia is 
especially suitable to nervous, dry, slender, and bilious indi- 
viduals, with a choleric temperament; to people with brown 
complexion, brown or black hair, irritable character, and dis- 
position to inflammation of the dermous tissues. In diseases of 
women and children, Bryonia is especially serviceable, as it 
corresponds with great irritability, little energy, constancy of 
reaction, inclination to effusions and accumulations of lymph, 
nervous diseases, and likewise active congestion. Bryonia 
excites both the peripheral nerves and capillary vessels, 
giving rise to symptoms intermediate between inflammation and 
hervous irritation. It is especially indicated in affections where 
resorption is necessary ; in typhoid infiltrations, serous effusions, 
and sugillations. It is most serviceable in affections where the 
catarrhal, pituitous, and rheumatic character prevails, or where 
Synochal symptoms pass into the nervous stage; likewise 
