Magnetis Poli Ambo

Magnetis Poli Ambo.

The Magnet. (General symptoms of the magnet produced by touching either pole indiscriminately while handling the magnet, or by laying the whole of the magnetic surface upon the body.) Trituration of Sugar of Milk after exposure to the influence of the entire magnet. Dilution of distilled water similarly exposed.

Fainting. Haemorrhage. Orchitis. Paraphimosis. Prolapsus ani. Rheumatism. Toothache. Ulcers.

The effect of the Magnet as a whole and of each pole separately was tested by Hahnemann, and the symptoms are mainly from his pathogenesis. In his preface he says he does not expect "ordinary mechanical, materialistic and atomistic heads" to be able to regard diseases as "immaterial alterations of the vitality, or pure dynamic derangements of our state of health, and medicinal powers as merely virtual, almost spiritual, forces"; but he asks how they can reconcile with their materialistic notions the fact that "a single imponderable spark from a Leyden jar gives a shock to the strongest man, and yet no ascertainable ponderable substance is communicated to his body?" Of the symptoms of the Schema he says they "occurred from various powerful magnets brought in contact with various sensitive individuals, without distinction of the poles.

They were observed in experiments conducted for half a year for the purpose of ascertaining the proper and most efficacious mode of stroking the steel with magnets, in which a horse-shoe magnet, capable of lifting a weight of twelve pounds, was held in the hands, which were held in contact with both poles for an hour at a time," with additional symptoms from Andry, Thouret, Unzer, and De Harsu. "Although each of the poles presents something peculiar in its power of altering the human health, yet each of them seems, when applied twice or oftener, to produce alternating actions which resemble those of the opposite pole" (M.

M. P.). For curative purposes Hahnemann recommended a very much milder application of the magnet. (The popular use of electric rings for rheumatism is analogous to this.) The method of attenuating media saturated with emanations from the magnet does not seem to have occurred to Hahnemann.

My own experience with the magnetisms is confined to Mgt. p. aust. 2m., but that is sufficient to give me confidence in prescribing attenuations of these remedies when their indications arise. The leading symptoms of Mgt. are: Burning lancinations throughout the body pains as if broken in joints, where cartilages of two bones touch shootings and jerkings; disturbed sleep; headache as if a nail were driven in. The symptoms are < by motion and on awaking. The toothache is < from cold and on contact with anything cold.

Touch < pain in joints. Heat > uncovering.

The action lasts from 10 to 14 days. Antidoted by: Ign., Electr., Galv., Zn. (imposition of Zinc plate). Compare: Mgt. arct., Mgt. aust., Fer. magnet., Mang. ox. Burnt smell in nose, Anac. Prolapsus ani, Pod., Caust., Ign.

Compare also: Bell., Lyc., Nux, Petr., Pul., Stram., Sabi., Teuc.

Humming in ears.—Diminution of hearing.

Aberration of smell; a smoky or mouldy scent is perceived.

Catamenia premature, profuse, and of too long duration.

Burning, insupportable lancinations in muscles of chest.

Attacks of cramp in calves of legs, and toes, after waking in morning.—Burning lancinations in heels, and in corns on the feet.

Burning sensation in the limbs and joints Burning lancinations in the fleshy parts Wrenching pain in the limbs Pains, as of a fracture, in the joints, esp. in evening and morning, in bed, and principally during movement

Burning lancinations across all parts of body, in different directions Shuddering, which traverses the whole body Shaking in the body, with fright, or shocks, which cause violent bending and straightening of the body, sometimes with loss of consciousness Long-lasting swoons; during which she feels her pains, but is not able to speak or move.

Dry heat, with need to be uncovered, at night, and in morning, in bed.