Other names and synonyms
thiosin.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Allyl sulphocarbamide. Derived from Oil of Mustard-seed. Trituration of the crystals. Solution in alcohol.
Nosology
Adhesions. сicatrices. Lupus. Lymphatic glands, enlarged. Rectum, stricture of. Strictures. Tinnitus aurium. Tumours.
Typical features
Thios. belongs to the same chemical group as Urea. The colourless bitter crystals are soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. Thios. has been used externally and internally in cases of lupus, chronic glandular tumours, and for dissolving scar tissue; and internally for resolving tumours of the uterine appendages. The usual internal dose in old-school practice is 4 to 8 grains once a day given hypodermically in a 15 per cent. solution. с. H. Pennoyer (quoted Pac. с. J. of H. viii. 199) relates this case: Mrs. с., 69, had been several years ill with gastric distress, sciatica, pains in hips down to knees;
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: вotan., Sinapis and сruciferae. Uterine tumours, Thlasp. b. p. Diuresis (also chemical) Urea. Lupus, Tub. сicatrices. Sil., Fl. ac. Affections of rectum, Nit. ac., Graph., Scirrh.
Head, face, and ears
Tinnitus caused by fibrous bands.
Gastrointestinal tract
Appetite increased.
Stricture of rectum resolved.
Stricture of rectum resolved.
Urogenital system
Urine increased in quantity; no albumen or formed elements.
Tumours of uterine appendages.
Tumours of uterine appendages.
Chest organs
Accelerated respiration.
Common symptoms
Sensation of heat and burning in affected parts. - вodily weight increased. Glandular swellings reduced.
Skin
Distinct local reaction in lupus cases after a few hours. Urticaria. Lupus. Scar tissues.
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