Zincum muriaticum

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Proving Symptoms of homeopathy medicine Zincum Muriaticum, described by Richard Hughes in his book, A Cyclopedia of Drug Pathogenesis, published in 1895….

Introduction

Zincic chloride, ZnCl2.

Poisonings

1. A woman, aet. 28, swallowed announce of a strong solution. Two hours after she was seen by Mr. Allanson; she was lying in bed, on her back, in a state of great excitement. Face was flushed, eyes turned upwards; frothy saliva was issuing from mouth; hands and feet were cold, pulse scarcely perceptible. She was perfectly conscious, and complained of burning in mouth, throat, and stomach. Tongue was found swollen, and buccal mucous membrane red; there was no excoriation. Patient died 4 hours after taking poison. While she survived there was frequent vomiting; but the most prominent symptom was severe pain in stomach and throat. She was quite rational, and could speak till within a few m. of death. Body was inspected 53 hours after death. It showed no signs of decomposition. On opening abdomen, stomach was seen much distended, of pale leaden hue, veins dark and prominent. Under surface of liver, where in contact with stomach, had same pale hue. Intestines were healthy, as were other viscera. On removing stomach, it was found to contain a quantity of fluid, probably some of the milk which had been administered. Coats of stomach were of consistence of thin tripe; they were much thickened at pyloric end; apparently none of the fluid taken had passed the pylorus. Well – marked papillae, of dirty white colour, covered whole mucous membrane. Oesophagus was much inflamed, epithelium white and detached, appearing like a false membrane. Lungs and heart were quite healthy. Head was not examined. Stomach, examined 3 weeks later, free from putrefaction, though weather was hot. (PEREIRA, op. cit. ).

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Richard Hughes
Dr. Richard Hughes (1836-1902) was born in London, England. He received the title of M.R.C.S. (Eng.), in 1857 and L.R.C.P. (Edin.) in 1860. The title of M.D. was conferred upon him by the American College a few years later.

Hughes was a great writer and a scholar. He actively cooperated with Dr. T.F. Allen to compile his 'Encyclopedia' and rendered immeasurable aid to Dr. Dudgeon in translating Hahnemann's 'Materia Medica Pura' into English. In 1889 he was appointed an Editor of the 'British Homoeopathic Journal' and continued in that capacity until his demise. In 1876, Dr. Hughes was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Organization of the International Congress of Homoeopathy Physicians in Philadelphia. He also presided over the International Congress in London.