Kali Bichromicum kali-bi.
Mnemonic names
Kal. b. / (Kalb) / DeKalb
Verse
Kali bichor.,-Is the gem
For catarrhal, ropy phelgm.
Plugs or "clinkers" in the nose,
Pressing pains between the brows.
Purulent ophthalmia;
Any purulent display.
Red and cracked or yellow tongue,
Ropy mucus in the lung;
In the throat adhesive phelgm,
Morning hawking troublesome.
Wheezing diphtheritic croup,
Cough of the catarrhal group;
Cough assailing on awaking,
Or when off the clothing taking.
Ulcers deep, with clean smooth sides,
Bruise-like pain the shifting glides,
Vomiting of pinkish glint,
Frothy stools of brownish tint.
Appetite all gone away,
These complete the sad array.
Pains by food are aggravated,
And by warmth are mitigated.
Mnemonic sentences
DeKalb,-Has Chronic Nasal Catarrh.
DeKalb Clay, the potter, chased the hiding red Arabs at night.
This DeKalb,-Who is subject to "clinkers " in the nose,- Sails for Lemna.
Indications
Chronic Nasal Catarrh-Ozaena: Kal. b., Alu., Kal. c., Cal. c., Hep., Sul., Hyd., Sang., Ars. b., Ars. i., Nit. a., etc.
Plugs in the Nostrils-"Clinkers": Kal. b., Sul., Lyc., Sil., Lemna.