Iris Florentina
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,172 χαρακτήρες · πηγή ↗
General EN
Iris Florentina.
White flag. Orris-root. N. O. Iridaceae. Tincture of fresh rhizome.
Clinical EN
Convulsions. Delirium. Diarrhoea.
Headache EN
Hemiplegia (r.).
Characteristics EN
Powdered orris-root has been used as an application to the hair, and in some young girls has produced violent symptoms. Headache and giddiness occurred on waking in the morning. Complete paralysis of right side. In one case convulsions and delirium, from which complete recovery did not take place for three months. It gives an odour of violets to the breath, and communicates to vinegar a flavour of raspberries, hence is used in manufacture of Raspberry Vinegar.
Relations EN
Compare: Verat., Sabad., Iris v.
Mind EN
Delirium and convulsions (lasting three months).
Head EN
Giddiness and violent headache, on awaking in the morning.
Throat EN
Pain and heat in throat as after cantharides.
Stomach EN
Disposition to vomit.
Stool EN
Diarrhoea.
Urinary Organs EN
Difficult urination.
Neck EN
Redness of neck.
Generalities EN
Convulsions (recurring for three months).—Complete paralysis of r. side (lasting five hours).
Sleep EN
A kind of sleepiness.—Uneasy sleep.