182 FLORA HOMCOPATHICA. 
affected by changes of weather, and who are advanced in age; 
and to those who have suffered by protracted illness. Camphor 
restores the susceptibility of the organism to medicinal sub- 
stances, and ought to be replaced by other suitable remedies as 
soon as the vital energies have been restored. Camphor is the 
principal antidote to a number of vegetable medicinal agents. 
It has been advantageously employed in many diseases. Amongst 
others: Catarrhal affections. Epilepsy. Dropsical diseases. 
General and local asthenic inflammations, both acute and chronic. 
Passive inflammations, especially when of a rheumatic and 
erysipelatous character. It may be used as a preventive of a 
number of severe diseases, especially catarrhal, in the precursory 
stage, when a general uncomfortableness and chilliness an- 
nounce the approach of a feverish condition. Typhus in the 
second stage. Asiatic cholera in the cold stage, with viscid 
sweat. According to Lobethal, Camphor is specific in the 
Asiatic cholera, as long as the body has a natural colour, even 
if the temperature of the body should be ever so low. In the 
stage of asphyxia, Hahnemann recommends Carbo veget. and 
Secale cornut., with the frequent use of ice-pills. Purpura 
senilis, with indications of gangrene in the toes. Delirium 
tremens. Headache, brought on by the feet getting wet, by 
catching cold, or by sudden change of temperature, with catar- 
thal affections of the organs of respiration. Mercurial ptyalism. 
Diarrhcea, with colicky pains (especially when cholera is epide- 
mic), with symptoms of frequent chilliness, or a sensation as if 
2 . cold air passed through the unnerved parts. Inflammatory 
‘irritation of the urinary organs. Influenza. Violent spasms of 
the chest, brought on by excessive emotions, etc. 
ANTIDOTES.—Spirit. nitr. dule., coffee, and alcohol increase 
the effects of Camphor. Camphor increases the action of Nitre. 
“ According to Hahnemann’ s experience, Camphor is no antidote 
_ against the violent effects of Ignatia. Opium is an antidote to 
Camphor ; a and Shes is a great preserver of life in cases of 
