Spigelia Marilandica
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,150 chars · source ↗
General
Spigelia Marilandica.
Spigelia Marilandica. Pink-root. Worm-grass. N. O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of root.
Clinical
Mania. Strabismus (r.).
Characteristics
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
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
Vertigo.
Eyes
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
Much swelling of face and about eyes.—Face flushed.
Mouth
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
Heart
Pulse: accelerated; irregular.
Generalities
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
Sleep
Drowsiness.
Fever
Skin hot and dry.