MEDICAL ASTROLOGY
Similar to pleurisy, but more of a rheumatic affection, and often mistaken for pleurisy. Not generally accompanied by fever, while pleurisy is.
Arnica.—Stitching pain, mostly in left breast; breathing is painful.
Nux vom.—Sticking pain in the ribs; worse from breathing, and from motion.
Pulsatilla.—Sticking pain in side, only when lying down; pains rapidly shifting from one part to another.
PALPITATION OF THE HEART.
Aconite.—Violent beating and palpitation of the heart, especially after fright.
Digitalis.—Palpitation worse from motion, or on lying clown; sensation as if heart would stop beating if one moved.
Phos.—Tightness across the chest; palpitation worse after eating and drinking.
Spigelia.—Unusually strong beating of the heart; the beating can be heard; increased by sitting down; by bending forward, and in the evening.
LOSS OF APPETITE.
China.—Loss of appetite; aversion to food; everything tastes bitter; after sickness.
Hepar s.—Stomach easily disordered; useful after abuse of mercury and quinine.
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