Stachys Betonica
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,550 χαρακτήρες · πηγή ↗
General EN
Stachys Betonica.
Stachys betonica. Wood Betony. N. O. Labiatae. Tincture of whole fresh plant.
Clinical EN
Cold, Diaphragm, paralysis of.
Headache EN
Vertigo.
Characteristics EN
Berridge published the proving of Stach. made by Croker and himself with some others. Dizziness, fulness in head and eyes with disposition to take cold were the most prominent symptoms. A feeling of oppressed breathing as from paralysis of diaphragm is a peculiar symptom. Stach. has been used in eye-waters, and as a remedy for headaches.
Relations EN
Compare Lycopus and the Labiatae.
Head EN
Dizziness > open air;
< closing eyes, or moving head
Fulness over and in eyes as if they would burst
Dull, heavy action in frontal region > walking about in room.
Eyes EN
Heavy, sleepy feeling in eyes
Pain in eyeballs as if too tense;
< looking at light, reading, thinking, bending head down.
Ears EN
Slight earache.
Nose EN
Frequent sneezing; on going indoors from open air; increased nasal mucus.
Stomach EN
Eructations; tasting of drug
Warmth in stomach; increasing to sharp cutting pain
Weight in stomach with feeling of sickness.
Urinary Organs EN
Woke with desire to urinate in night.—Urine: high-coloured; ammoniacal.
Respiratory Organs EN
Breathing oppressed as from paralysis of diaphragm; constriction just behind ensiform cartilage, on walking up hill must keep mouth open.
Generalities EN
Tired, esp. in legs.—Great sensitiveness to take cold.
Fever EN
Free diaphoresis.—In night profuse sweat, limited to head, neck, avid chest.