Useful in early stages of fever where it stands midway between sthenic remedies like Acon. Simple fever without concomitant symptoms and of unknown origins esp. Full, soft, round flowing pulse, less bounding than Aco. Drowsiness with rush of thoughts, eyes half open in sleep, and prostration. Useful in colds, flu, simple remittent and continued fevers.
Chills run up and down the back, or chill alternates, or is mixed with heat.
Fevers marked by aching, tiredness, heaviness, weakness and soreness. The patient is dull, drowsy, dizzy, droopy eyed, faint and trembles . Great muscular weakness, relaxation, lack of co-ordination and prostration. Thirstless with the heat. Wants to half recline, be held, or lie down quietly.