Erechthites Hieracifolia
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General EN
Erechthites.
Erechthites hieracifolia. Senecio hieracifolia. Fireweed. N. O. Compositae. Tincture of whole fresh plant.
Clinical EN
Diarrhoea. Gonorrhoea. Haemorrhages. Metrorrhagia. Orchitis.
Characteristics EN
Belonging to the Compositae, and closely allied to Erigeron and the Groundsel family (Senecio), "Fireweed" (so called because it grows abundantly in clearings which have been burnt out) has been used empirically in haemorrhages, especially metrorrhagia, and as a local application in skin affections, herpes, eczema, psoriasis, and indolent ulcers. A short proving has shown an action over the circulatory apparatus, producing flushes of heat which suddenly give way to coldness. Another marked feature is increased appetite; and also increased feeling of strength and desire for exercise.
According to Hale, "Oil of Fireweed" is also extracted from Erigeron, and is said by chemists to be identical with turpentine. All three cause active and passive haemorrhages, the former being the primary and the latter the secondary action. Erech. is indicated in haemorrhages of bright red blood from nose, mouth, bowels, kidneys, uterus, and lungs. These are attended with excitement of the circulation.
It is also indicated in passive haemorrhages of dark fluid blood. Hale also commends it in gonorrhoea and orchitis.
Relations EN
Compare: Senecio, Erigeron, Hamam., Millefol., Calc., Canth., Tereb., Puls., Clematis.
Head EN
Giddiness with nausea
Dull frontal headache
Throbbing of temporal arteries, with flushes of heat running across the back from one shoulder to the other
The sensation of heat suddenly gives way to that of coldness.
Throat EN
Sore throat; legs feel stiff and painful, aching across small of back.
Stomach EN
Enormous appetite
Feeling in stomach as if it would be dissolved, after drinking cold water
Eructations and heart-burn after eating warm bread and coffee (cured).
12, 13.
Abdomen and Stool
Griping followed by three copious discharges of semi-solid, yellow faecal matter.
Urinary Organs EN
Increased flow of urine.—Slight burning at meatus during micturition.
Male Sexual Organs EN
Towards morning prolonged erection with dreams of nudity.—(Gonorrhoea with scanty discharges and great pain.—Orchitis from suppressed discharge.)
Female Sexual Organs EN
Metrorrhagia.—Premature and profuse menses.
Neck EN
Stitches on middle of back.
Lower Limbs EN
Cold feeling in back of legs.—Legs feel stiff.
Sleep EN
Dreams of nudity and shame.