Tannin
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General EN
Tannin.
Tannic acid. C14H10O9,2H2O. [There are two forms of tannic acid, Gallo-tannic acid, derived from nut-galls, and Querci-tannic acid, derived from healthy leaves and bark of the oak. The former is the most used.] Trituration. Solution in rectified spirit.
Clinical EN
Constipation. Ileus.
Characteristics EN
Tannin or Tannic acid, of which Gallic acid (C7H6O5) is a derivative, has produced effects on healthy persons, and on several taking it for diarrhoea. The chief effects were the production of a state of leathery dryness of mouth and intestinal canal; a condition like ileus; and a very aggravated state of constipation.
Relations EN
Compare: Querc., Gall. ac., Op., Pb.
Mouth EN
Tongue white, dry.—Leathery dryness of mucous membrane of mouth and intestinal canal.
Stomach EN
Loss of appetite
Thirst
Vomiting
Obstinate vomiting of bilious substances
Painful sensation in epigastric region and abdomen
Violent pains in stomach.
Abdomen EN
The intestines could be felt like cylindrical enlargements through walls of abdomen
Ileus
Colic
Abdomen: distended; sensitive to pressure but not distended.
Stool EN
Painless and bloody discharge from bowels
Obstinate constipation; lasted eight days; only dissipated on the ninth day by two drops of Croton oil
Foul stools.
Urinary Organs EN
Urine scanty, dark-coloured.
Heart EN
Palpitation.
Generalities EN
Weakness.