Other names and synonyms
hg(scn)2 homeopathy.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkeDescription
Sulphocyanide of Mercury. Pharaoh s Serpents. Hg(SCN)2.
Nosology
Diphtheria. Oesophagus, stricture of.
Typical features
The well-known scientific toy called Pharaoh s serpents is composed of the sulphocyanide of mercury. A boy ate one serpent, and a man took one in water. The symptoms were observed on these two.
Mental
Excessive anxiety.
Head, face, and ears
Vertigo on attempting to rise.
Pallor, great weakness, cold skin, and frequent shivering.
Pallor, great weakness, cold skin, and frequent shivering.
Mouth and throat
Constant salivation. Disgusting metallic taste.
Extreme redness of throat, with white membrane on tonsils. Most violent burning in fauces. Heat and constriction in oesophagus, with difficulty in swallowing and burning in epigastric region and nausea.
Extreme redness of throat, with white membrane on tonsils. Most violent burning in fauces. Heat and constriction in oesophagus, with difficulty in swallowing and burning in epigastric region and nausea.
Gastrointestinal tract
Vomiting. Epigastrium painful to pressure.
Bloody stools.
Bloody stools.
Chest organs
Voice rough and hoarse. Tenacious expectoration.
Cardiovascular system
Pulse intermitting every three beats.
Limbs and spine
Pain in shoulder-joint.
Common symptoms
General prostration for some days.
Analogs by action
- 23% — Boletus satanas
- 19% — Sulphur hydrogenisatum
- 18% — Agrostemma githago
- 17% 1-13.8€ Calcarea muriatica
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