Spigelia Marilandica
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,150 χαρακτήρες · πηγή ↗
General EN
Spigelia Marilandica.
Spigelia Marilandica. Pink-root. Worm-grass. N. O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of root.
Clinical EN
Mania. Strabismus (r.).
Characteristics EN
The symptoms of Spi. m. are mainly from overdosing. A state of mania was induced in a boy from large and frequent doses of a decoction of the root. Strabismus of right eye was noted in one case.
Mind EN
Suddenly affected with complete mental derangement, exactly like that of Stram., countenance distorted, running and skipping, fits of laughing and crying, pupils greatly dilated, talk wild and incoherent, (lasted 24h.).
Head EN
Vertigo.
Eyes EN
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression
Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes
Strabismus of r. eye
Pain in and about the eyes
Sensation of stiffness of eyelids
Pupils dilated.
Face EN
Much swelling of face and about eyes.—Face flushed.
Mouth EN
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
Heart EN
Pulse: accelerated; irregular.
Generalities EN
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
Sleep EN
Drowsiness.
Fever EN
Skin hot and dry.