Materia Medica
Bacillinum
A Maceration of a Typical Tuberculous Lung
Introduced by Dr. Burnett Has been cmploycd successfully in the treatment of tuberculosis; its good effects seen in the change of the sputum, which becomes decreased and more aerated and less purulent.1 Many forms of chronic non-tubercular disease are infuenced favorably by Bacillinum, espe- cially when bronchorrhoa and dyspnoea are present; the fatient cxpcctoratcs less. - Bacillinum is especially indicated for lungs of old people, with chronic catarrhal condition and enfeebled pulmonary circulation, attacks of suffocation at nighit with difficult cough. Tubercular meningitis. Favors falling
Head
Irritable, depressed. Severe. deep-in head- ache, also as cf a tight hoop. Ringworm. Eczema of eyelids.
Abdomen
Abdoininal pains, enlarged glands in groins, tabes mesenteric. Sudden diarrhcea before breakfast. Obstinate constipation, with offensive flatus
Respiratory
Oppression. Catarrhal dyspnoea. Hu- mid asthma. Bubbling rales and muco-purulent expec- torarion. Not. This muco-purulent expectoration of bronchitic patients is equally poly-bacillary; it is a mix- ture of diverse species and hence Bacillinum is truly indicated. (Cartier.) Often relieves congestion of the lungs, thus paving way for other remedies in Tuber- .culosis. I skin.— Ringworm of the scalp; pityriasis. Eczema of.eyelids. Glands of neck enlarged and tender.
Modalities
W'ors. night and early morning; cold air.
Relationships
Antimon. iod.; Lach.; Arsenic. iod.; Mvosotis. Icvico, 5-10 drops, follows as an intercur- rent where much debility is present (Burnett). Complementary: Calc. phos.; Kali carb. Compare: Its effects seem to be identical to that of Koch's Tuberculinum. Both are useful in the tuber- cular diathesis before phthisis has developed. In tle early stages of tubercular disease of glands, joints, skin and bones. Psorinum. Seems to be its chronic equiva- lent. Bacillin. testium (acts especially on lower half of the body.
Dose
The dose is important. Should not be given below the thirtieth, and not repeated frequentiy. One dose a week often sufficient to bring about reaction. It is rapid in action and good results ought to be seen soon, otherwise there is no need of repetition.