Benzoin
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,093 chars · source ↗
General
Benzoin.
Lindera Benzoin. Laurus Benzoin. Benzoin oderiferum. Spice bush. Fever-bush. N. O. Lauraceae. Tincture of twigs.
Clinical
Fever. Hair, oiliness of. Vertigo.
Characteristics
The symptoms of Benzoin as shown in a short proving somewhat resemble those of Laurocerasus. Empty sensation at the stomach and lower part of bowels. < On lying down: head swims, with sinking sensation which makes lying down in bed unpleasant. The hair is oily. Feverish. < After sleep. Sense of touch fine, quick and pleasant.
Relations
Compare. Lach (< after sleep).
Mind
Unpleasant, fearful feeling.
Head
Hair oily.
11, 12.
Stomach and Abdomen
Wakes from sleep with a sick feeling in stomach and bowels; tired feeling; turns often in bed at night
Empty feeling in stomach and lower part of bowels.
Stool
Soft stool, with pain before stool in lower bowel.
Urinary Organs
Urine more frequent, small quantity, dark colour; had to rise twice in night to urinate.
Lower Limbs
Hips feel crushed
Pains in knees
Feet and legs cold up to knees; remained cold in bed.