Other names and synonyms
epil.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Additional facts
Epilobium lineare. Willow Herb. N. O. Onagraceae.
Nosology
Dysphagia. Fever. Larynx, affections of. Ptyalism. Throat, sore.
Typical features
Epil. p. was proved by Doctor J. S. Wright, a tincture of the root being used. Symptoms of filling up of throat, inability to swallow, fever and headache were produced. A boy poisoned with the flowers of Epil. hirsutum had strong epileptiform convulsions in rapid succession.
Head, face, and ears
Headache with fever.
Face red.
Face red.
Mouth and throat
Ptyalism. Dull and sleepy but could not sleep, the saliva would choke him.
In morning throat began filling up; at noon could not swallow water; larynx sore to pressure with hard lumps on each side externally.
In morning throat began filling up; at noon could not swallow water; larynx sore to pressure with hard lumps on each side externally.
Gastrointestinal tract
Three loose stools on eighth day; none the day after.
Urogenital system
Urine red.
Fever
Hard chill began 11 p.m, lasted an hour; high fever came on with aching all over and severe headache; this lasted all night; could not sleep.