Mitchella Repens
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General
Mitchella.
Mitchella repens. Partridge-beans. N. O. Rubiaceae. Tincture of whole plant.
Clinical
Bladder, irritation of. Dysmenorrhoea. Dysuria. Kidneys, pain in. Metritis.
Characteristics
Mitchella is a small trailing evergreen bearing a scarlet bean, and is common throughout the United States. It belongs to the same order as China, Coffea, and Ipecac., and shows its affinity with these in its power over haemorrhages. Indian women drink a decoction of it before confinement to make labour safe and easy. Eclectics use a concentrated decoction as an application to sore nipples.
T. C. Duncan, in his proving, induced pains and burning in the kidneys, and H. P.
Hale, who observed the effect on a woman, has recorded some characteristic symptoms in the urinary and uterine sphere. A leading indication is congestion of the uterus with bladder irritation as a concomitant.
Relations
Compare: In congested cervix associated with irritation of neck of bladder, Sep. (Mitch. has no general resemblance to Sep.), Eu. pu. (vesical irritation in women), Hydrocot. (Hdrct. has in addition heat and itching in vagina), Apis, Vespa (Vesp. has ulcer round os); Caul., Chim., Act. r., Helon., Puls., Senec., Uva ursi.
Mind
Depression, followed by buoyant spirits.—Inability to concentrate mind.
Head
Severe frontal headache on waking
Burning in vertex
Throbbing in occiput
Scalp sensitive to touch.
Eyes
Eyes dull and heavy.
Ears
Burning in l. pinna.—Dull aching in r. ear.
Mouth
Burning and prickling on tongue.
Throat
Swallowing difficult; tonsils enlarged, esp. l., painless
Fauces dry
Pharynx feels constricted, impeding swallowing
Some enlargement of l. submaxillary gland.
Stomach
Appetite impaired
Eructations; acid
Burning in stomach extending whole length of oesophagus.
Abdomen
Rumbling
Whole alimentary tract feels cold; transverse colon tender to pressure
Distension with flatus
Griping.
Stool And Anus
Urging; thin stools.—Costive, faeces small, difficult; tenesmus.
Urinary Organs
Heat in kidneys; dull pain in
Uneasiness in neck of bladder, urging to urinate; burning; 11 a.m
Urethra (female) and neck of bladder swollen and irritated
Increased quantity of urine, 1040, acid
Urine high-coloured, white sediment
Catarrh of bladder, esp. in women
Dysuria accompanying uterine complaints.
Male Sexual Organs
Pain, drawing in r. testicle, 1 p.m.
Female Sexual Organs
Uterus irritated, severe pain in it, cervix engorged, dark red, swollen
Engorged uterus; haemorrhage, bright; with dysuria
Amenorrhoea; dysmenorrhoea; menorrhagia; menses delayed
Slow, feeble, ineffective labour pains
False pains in last month of pregnancy.
Respiratory Organs
Much mucus in bronchi
Dry, hacking cough in morning
Breathing difficult 11 a.m.
Heart
At heart: burning pains; uneasy feeling as if its action was being interfered with.—Beats irregular.
Neck And Back
Aching pains running down back.—Dull pain: between shoulders; in kidney region.
Limbs
All muscles feel sore.—Lassitude.
Upper Limbs
Aching and burning sensation in r. upper limbs.
Lower Limbs
Walk unsteady, inclines to fall to r.—Aching in lower limbs; in knee-joints.
Sleep
Yawning, drowsy.—Woke in a fright; frightful dreams.
Fever
Chill over whole body with flushes of heat, very sensitive to cold air.