Carya Alba
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,108 χαρακτήρες · πηγή ↗
General EN
Carya Alba.
Shellbark, or Shagbark Hickory. N. O. Juglandaceae. Tincture of nuts.
Clinical EN
Purpura. Scurvy.
Characteristics EN
Like Juglans Regia and Juglans Cinerea, Carya alba appears to possess antiscorbutic properties. An exclusive diet of the nuts for three or four weeks, in a girl seven years old, produced pronounced symptoms of scurvy; haemorrhages from all surfaces; on the least excoriation of skin very dark blood gushed out. Blood gushed from gums, nose, ears, and other parts.
Relations EN
Compare: Arn., Carbo v., Pho., Merc., Ham., Bry., Rhus., Citrus lim., and Juglandaceae.
Face EN
Face clay-coloured; swollen.
Mouth EN
Gums swelled, began to bleed and turn black; could not move lips without causing profuse discharge.
Abdomen EN
Swollen abdomen.
Stool EN
Discharge of black blood by stool.
Respiratory Organs EN
Breath short, difficult; pulse quick.
Limbs EN
Extremely swollen.
Generalities EN
Whole body, including face, covered with livid spots from one inch in diameter to size of pin's head; largest like a bruise, smaller sometimes red like flea-bites.