Electropathic remedies - Short notes

According to the theory of Count Mattei, all the diseases are arise from the vitiation of the lymph and blood. To restore these to a healthy state, all that is necessary is to supply remedies which can reach and remove this vitiation, whether it be hereditary or acquired.

The Count Mattei claims to have discovered the following group Electropathic remedies to restore the healthy state of blood & lymph.

THE ANGIOTICO                                   

ANGIOTICO cure all disease arising from a vitiated state of the blood. This condition is indicated by palpitations of the heart, throbbing of the arteries, rush of blood to the head, bleeding of the nose, haemorrhages of various kinds, and are therefore to be employed in such cases as apoplexy, diseases of the heart, haemorrhoids, vomiting of blood, bloody flux, varicose veins, disordered menstruation, and all forms of fever accompanied by a high temperature and a bounding pulse (alternated with febrifugo).

THE SCROFOLOSO

SCROFOLOSO are another group of the greatest importance, covering by far the widest range of medicinal action, and curing all those disorders which originate in a vitiation of the lymph. The count divides the whole diseased community into two great sections the Lymphatic or Scrofulous, and the Angiotico or Sanguineous.

A  patient has belongs to which one of these constitutions?

Is the patient sanguine or lymphatic?

If subject to vertigo, palpitation, piles, varicose veins, haemorrhages of any kind, congestion of the face and head, the patient, is unquestionable sanguine, and the Angioticos in various dilution are the remedies.

If, on the other hand none of these characteristics are present, but anaemia, indigestion, liability to colds, want of appetites, then the patient is unquestionably lymphatic, and Scrofoloso in one form or another is the medicine.

The Count further recognises the combination of both these condition in certain patients of a mixed temperament and then advice that, according as the one other predominates, so the Scrofoloso or Angiotico remedies should be proportionally combined to secure successful treatment.

Vitiation of the lymph is manifested by glandular swellings, scrofulous running, disordered digestion, all varieties of disease, constipation, dropsy, disorders of the urinary and generative systems, ulcers, fistulas, diseases of the eyes, ears, and nose, and all disorders, accompanied by a pale face and bloodless lips and gums.

The Scrofoloso No.I and No.5 have probably the widest range of action of all the Count's remedies, being required in almost nine cases out of ten.

THE CANCEROSO

CANCEROSO come next in importance as they have a specific relation to disease which have taken such a firm lodgement in lymph that the Scrofoloso fail to expel them. Hence in all ulcerations and tumours and inflammations, and diseases of the lungs, liver, stomach, and generative system, and which are ordinarily amenable to the Scrofoloso, but have assumed such a chronic character and become, so to speak, incurable by simple measure,

The Canceroso come into play, and exert a most beneficial and of times marvellous action. Here, again, Canceroso I and Canceroso 5 are the chief remedies in this group. The former being commonly employed internally, the latter externally, in lotions ointments, baths, inhalations.

THE PETTORALE

PETTORALE are probably the next important in their range of action, dealing as they do with affections which are too prevalent amongst us, arising from our climacteric changes, and our insular position, such as laryngitis, pneumonia, phthisis. In fact, every form of throat and chest disease, commonly combined according to the indications for their use with the Angiotico and Canceroso.

Pettorale No.1 in 2nd dilution deals with acute affections of throat and lungs (and may be applied as ointment externally at the same time), and cures bronchitis with a thick greenish expectoration.

Pettorale No.2 is specially indicated where cavities exist in the lungs (Coupled with Canceroso internally and externally) or haemorrhage exist (with Angiotico 3 in 3rd dilution).

Pettorale No.3 is the best for children, and suited to all chronic catarrhal conditions,

Pettorale No.4 is very valuable in all forms of cough with a viscid whitish liquid expectoration.

THE FEBRIFUGO

FEBRIFUGO as the name denotes, are suitable to all feverish condition, particularly those of an intermittent type, and combined with other medicines indicated, are given in almost every case accompanied by a high temperature and a rapid pulse.

Febrifugo No.1 is commonly given internally. The more acute the disease, the weaker should be the dilution (3^rd ), and given in frequent dose. It is also of extreme value in all disorders of the liver and spleen, acute or chronic.

Febrifugo Nuovo or f₂ is occasionally administered when F1 fails, but for the most part is applied externally by means of compresses and ointments.

THE VERMIFUGO

VERMIFUGO as their name indicates, destroy all forms of worms which infect the unhealthy human body like thread worms, round worms, tapeworms, and probably hydatids also.

The Vermifugo No.1 is commonly used internally in second dilution, and its action is wonderfully supported by five or six drops of the Yellow Electricity taken night and morning simultaneously.

THE VENEREO

VENEREO as its named denotes, deals with diseases generated by a specific and baneful poison in a way that would surprise many who now pin their faith to mercury and iodide of potassium. These remedies are effective on the Urogenital system, they have anti-syphilitic, anti-gonorrhoeal properties.

THE LINFATICO

LINFATICO is an intermediate remedy between the Angiotico and Scrofoloso. and is valuable in many forms of disease which these two groups deal with. It is used both internally in dilution at meals, and externally in baths, ointments, lotions. These remedies are effective on Lymph and Blood, they have an anti-inflammatory property.

THE ELECTRICITIES

ELECTRICITIES are five in number, colourless and distinguished by the name and colour of the hand surrounding the neck of the bottles. I do not for a moment imagine there is any electricity as this is understood stored in these bottles, neither does the Count assert this. but there is an undoubted instangous  action of which the patient is conscious when suffering from pain or haemorrhage when these liquids are applied.