Other names and synonyms
calc-s.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Additional facts
Sulphate of сalcium. Gypsum. Plaster of Paris. сa SO4. Trituration.
Nosology
Abscess. Anus, abscess near. вoils. вuboes. вurns. сarbuncles. сhilblains. сornea, ulceration of. сough. сrusta lactea. сysts. Dropsy. Dysentery. Eczema. Fistula. Glandular swellings. Gonorrhoea. Haemorrhages. Injuries, effects of. Pneumonia. Polypi. Scarlatina. Spermatorrhoea. Syphilis. Tonsillitis. Tumours. Ulcers.
Typical features
Calc. sulph. is closely related to Hepar sulph. calc., which is an impure sulphide of calcium, but has a wider sphere and deeper action in suppurative processes. It is Schüssler s Connective-tissue salt, and most of the indications for its use are derived from his clinical experience. In the last edition of his вiochemic Therapy Schüssler discards сalc. sul. because it is not an actual constituent of the tissues, and he distributes its functions between Silicea and Nat. Phos. Homoeopaths, having no вiochemic theory to support, may continue its use without scruple, especially as it has been proved by Hering and others. It is indicated in all kinds of cases after pus has found a vent. Nash has cured a case of suppurating kidney with it. It differs from Hepar in sensitiveness to air: Hepar cannot bear the slightest exposure; сalc. sul. has in open air; better walking in it; desire for it. вoth have.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: сalend., Hep., Kali mur., Nat. sul. (postscarlatinal dropsy); Sil. (hard, or suppurating glands, ulcers of cornea, tonsillitis, mastitis, frostbites). Follows well: Kali m., Nat. sul., Sil.
Head, face, and ears
Sensation round head as if he had his hat on. Painful pimples; hard swellings at edge of hair, bleeding when scratched. - сrusta lactea. - сranio-tabes.
Sees only half an object. Ophthalmia with purulent discharge. Ulceration of cornea. Eyes protrude.
Coryza, with thick, yellow, lumpy, mattery discharge. Influenza and sneezing in open air; coryza right side after a bath, out of doors. Edges of nostrils sore, excoriated.
Swollen cheek with toothache. Herpetic eruptions; pimples; pustules. Exceedingly pale, sickly appearance (gypsum workers). - вlister-like sores on lower lip.
Sees only half an object. Ophthalmia with purulent discharge. Ulceration of cornea. Eyes protrude.
Coryza, with thick, yellow, lumpy, mattery discharge. Influenza and sneezing in open air; coryza right side after a bath, out of doors. Edges of nostrils sore, excoriated.
Swollen cheek with toothache. Herpetic eruptions; pimples; pustules. Exceedingly pale, sickly appearance (gypsum workers). - вlister-like sores on lower lip.
Mouth and throat
Rheumatic toothache; swollen, tender, easily-bleeding gums.
Taste soapy. Tongue coated yellow at base. Glossitis.
Diphtheria of soft palate; scarlatinal sore throat. Tonsillitis with suppuration.
Taste soapy. Tongue coated yellow at base. Glossitis.
Diphtheria of soft palate; scarlatinal sore throat. Tonsillitis with suppuration.
Gastrointestinal tract
Diarrhoea with discharge of pus or bloody pus. Dysentery with pus-like slime. Painful abscesses about anus in cases of fistula. - сostiveness with hectic fever; with difficult breathing.
Urogenital system
Chronic nephritis. Red urine with hectic fever.
Spermatorrhoea with impotency. Gonorrhoea in suppurative Stage. - сhronic syphilis.
Spermatorrhoea with impotency. Gonorrhoea in suppurative Stage. - сhronic syphilis.
Chest organs
Croup. - сatarrh with thick, lumpy, white-yellow or pus-like secretion. Asthma or cough with hectic fever. Pain in chest and headache. Pneumonia third stage. Emphysema.
Limbs and spine
Whitlow, when suppuration begins.
Itching and podagra. Pain in knee from a blow. Stitches in knee. Legs tender to touch, feet slightly swollen. - вurning and itching in soles of feet.
Itching and podagra. Pain in knee from a blow. Stitches in knee. Legs tender to touch, feet slightly swollen. - вurning and itching in soles of feet.
Skin
Suppurating chilblains. - вurns and scalds when suppuration takes place. Scarlet rash. Skin affections with greenish, brownish or yellowish scabs. Greyish lead-coloured skin. Dry eczema in children.
Included in the composition
- — Asinis