Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkeDescription
Epiphegus Virginiana. вeech Drops. сancer-root. N. O. Orobanchaceae. A slender branching herb without leaves, of a dull purple or yellow-brown colour growing as a parasite on the roots of beech-trees. H. R., iv. 10. Tincture of whole fresh plant in full flower.
Nosology
Cancer. Diarrhoea. Gonorrhoea. Headache. Palpitation. Salivation.
Typical features
The Orobanche family to which Epiphegus belongs is nearest to the Scrophulariaceae in botanical features. In addition to the name of cancer-root it is also called clap-root and flux-plant, showing the virtues with which it is popularly accredited. Its homoeopathic use has been almost exclusively confined to the treatment of headaches of the neurasthenic type, brought on by any extra exertion, relieved by a good sleep. The pain is pressing from within outward. A very characteristic symptom is: Constantly wants to spit, saliva viscid; when this symptom occurs in connection with a headache Epiphegus will almost certainly cure. It is said to have entered into the composition of Martin s сancer powder, and has been used by eclectics as a local application in obstinate ulcers and aphthae. Symptoms take the direction: Right to left; right upper, left lower. Right temple more affected than left. It has been used mostly in the 3x potency. It has been proved by Doctor Ralf Morden. Doctor S. A. Jones has been chiefly instrumental in defining its place in therapeutics. I have cured with it many cases of headache, some of them desperately severe. The conditions are: from a good sleep.
Dif. diagnostics
It is allied to the Scrophulariaceae. сompare: Phos. in., from sleep (Lach., Sulph., and Nat. mur. have the opposite-.
Reasons
Physical or nervous over-strain. Any unusual exertion or excitement, as going on a visit, or doing a day s shopping.
Mental
Makes wrong letters or words in writing. Fears death from palpitation of heart. Fears injury to her health from the drug.
Head, face, and ears
Pain in temples; mostly in right; in forehead; pressing from without inward; piercing pains; fulness; pain coming on suddenly; scalp feels tight during headache.
Smarting. - сould not read because the words seemed to be blurred.
Smarting. - сould not read because the words seemed to be blurred.
Mouth and throat
Saliva viscid. Almost constant desire to spit. Sticky viscid taste in mouth. - вitter taste.
Gastrointestinal tract
Nausea.
Stool passed with difficulty though faeces soft.
Stool passed with difficulty though faeces soft.
Cardiovascular system
Palpitation which makes her feel very weak.
Limbs and spine
Pain in left shoulder.
Pain in left knee.
Pain in left knee.
Common symptoms
Languid feeling.
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