Manual of homoeopathic theory and practice : designed for the use of physicians and families / by Arthur Lutze ; translated from the German, with additions by Charles J. Hempel.

  • Lutze, Arthur, 1813-1870.
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[1860]
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Credit: Manual of homoeopathic theory and practice : designed for the use of physicians and families / by Arthur Lutze ; translated from the German, with additions by Charles J. Hempel. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    need not shock the orthodox reader; it is never alluded to in the body of the*work; all that need be said in reference to this matter is that in chronic cases, Dr. Lutze, instead of alternating drugs, frequently gives the two remedies, each of which is supposed to be homoeo- pathic to the case, in combination. The reasons which have prompted him to innovate thus far upon the general practice of homoeopathic physicians, are fully stated in Section VII. of his work, which is here trans- cribed for the benefit of the American reader. Section VII. An important subject is the combination of remedies As in acute cases we often have to give two remedies in alternation, because the symptoms of the case are not always covered by one, so in chronic cases two remedies may be given not in alternation, but in combi- nation, three to four globules of each remedy being dissolved in the same tumbler of water, and a spoonful of this solution being taken morning and night for several days in succession. In a case of tetter, for instance, or debility from loss of blood, Sulphur and China may be given in combination. Sulphur for the psora, China for the debility, and the result shows that this combination cures much more effectually than either of these drugs, if given singly. In cardialgia the symptoms of which are covered by Nux, I give Nux and Sulphur in combination, if an eruption had existed previously. In tetter which breaks out after suppressed itch or syphilis, I give Mercurius and Sulphur in combination. In making such a combination I have to warn against using drugs each of which is not homoeopathic to the