Materia Medica
Gallicum Acidum
Gallic Acid
Gallic Acid Should be remembered as a remedy in phthisis. It checks the morbid secretions, gives tone to the stomach, and increases the appetite. Passive haemorrhages when pulse is feeble and capillaries relaxed, cold skin. Haematuria. Haemophilia. Itching of skin. Pyrosis.
Mind
Wild delirium at night; very restless, jumps out of bed; sweats; is afraid to be alone; is rude and abuses every one.
Head
Pain in back of head and neck. Thick, stringy discharge from nose; photophobia with burning of lids.
Respiratory
Pain in lungs; pulmonary haemorrhage; excessive expectoration. Much mucus in throat in the morning. Dry at night.
Urinary
Kidneys painful, distress along ureters into bladder. Dull heavy pain in bladder, directly over pubis. Urine loaded with thick, cream-colored mucus.
Rectum
Copious stool; anus feels constricted. Faint feeling after stool. Chronic mucous discharges.
Relationships
Compare: Ars; Iod; Phos.
Dose
First trituration and pure acid 2 to 5 grain doses.