Sulphuricum acidum
(Acidum sulphuricum · Sulphuric acid)
A remedy of hurry and inner trembling. In the materia medica, Sulphuricum acidum is associated with weakness and a sense of trembling inside, a feeling that everything must be done in a rush, hot flushes, and bruises that are slow to fade.
Source
Sulphuric acid, diluted and prepared homeopathically
Kingdom
Mineral
Abbreviation
Sul-ac.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Feels hurried and impatient; everything must be done quickly
Weak and shaky, with a sense of trembling inside that others can’t see
Hot flushes followed by sweating, often around midlife
Bruises easily, with livid or bluish marks after knocks and bumps; sour heartburn and a relaxed, cold feeling in the stomach
Tends to feel better
Warmth
Lying on the affected side
Tends to feel worse
Extremes of heat or cold
Forenoon and evening
Cold drinks of plain water
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Sulphuricum acidum)
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Arnica
(Arnica montana)
Both are thought of after bumps and bruises; Arnica for the fresh soreness, Sulphuricum acidum for the weak, shaky, hurried state and lingering livid bruising.
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Ledum
(Ledum palustre)
Ledum’s bruises feel cold and better for cold applications; Sulphuricum acidum is better for warmth.
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Argentum nitricum
(Argentum nitricum)
Both are hurried and impatient; Argentum nitricum is driven by anticipation and nerves, Sulphuricum acidum by weakness and inner trembling.
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From the classic texts
“Tremor and weakness; everything must be done in a hurry. Hot flushes, followed by perspiration, with trembling.”
“Feels in a great hurry; everything must be done quickly (Arg. n.). Pain of gradual and slowly-increasing intensity which ceases suddenly when at its height, often repeated (Puls.).”
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