NAPHTHALINUM
A chemical compound from Coal-tar; Tar Camphor
(NAPHTHALINE)
Coryza, hay-fever, phthisis pulmonalis, additionally gonorrhoea have been influenced favorably by way of this drug. Pyelonephritis. Irritation of the periphery of the urinary apparatus. Whooping-cough.
Head.–Lying as if stupefied by way of a narcotic. Restless. Face light yellowish hue.
Eyes.–Marked affinity for the eye. It produces detachment of the retina; papillo-retinal infiltration; deposits in patches upon the retina; amblyopia and consecutive amaurosis; glowing synchisis; smooth cataract. Exudation in the retina, choroid and ciliary body. Cataract. Opacity of the cornea.
Urine.–Irresistible desire. Meatus crimson swollen, and oedema of prepuce. Black urine. Cutting ache down penis. Pain in bladder. Terribly offensive scent of decomposing ammoniacal urine.
Respiratory.–Sneezing; eyes inflamed; painful; head hot. Hay-fever. Spasmodic asthma; higher in open air. Soreness in chest and stomach; need to loosen clothing. Dyspnoea and sighing inspiration. Emphysema in the aged with asthma. Whooping-cough, lengthy and persevered paroxysms of coughing, unable to get a respiration. Acute laryngo-tracheitis. Bronchitis when the spasmodic factor is related with tenacious expectoration and oppression (Cartier).
Skin.–Dermatitis; itching infiltration. Eruptions at corners of mouth and pigmentation round nails.
Non-homeopathic Uses-For worms, and particularly pin–worms, one-gramme dose. Externally in pores and skin diseases, 5 per cent ointment.
Relationship.–Compare: Dros; Corall; Coccus. Terpin hydrat (Whooping-cough, hay allergies and bronchial affections. 1-2 grain doses).
Dose.–Third trituration.
