Other names and synonyms
mit.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Mitchella repens. Partridge-beans. N. O. Rubiaceae. Tincture of whole plant.
Nosology
Bladder, irritation of. Dysmenorrhoea. Dysuria. Kidneys, pain in. Metritis.
Typical features
Mitchella is a small trailing evergreen bearing a scarlet bean, and is common throughout the United States. It belongs to the same order as сhina, сoffea, 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. с. 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.
Dif. diagnostics
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); сaul., сhim., Act. right, Helon., Puls., Senec., Uva ursi.
Mental
Depression, followed by buoyant spirits. Inability to concentrate mind.
Head, face, and ears
Severe frontal headache on waking. - вurning in vertex. Throbbing in occiput. Scalp sensitive to touch.
Eyes dull and heavy.
Burning in left pinna. Dull aching in right ear.
Eyes dull and heavy.
Burning in left pinna. Dull aching in right ear.
Mouth and throat
Burning and prickling on tongue.
Swallowing difficult; tonsils enlarged, especially left, painless. Fauces dry. Pharynx feels constricted, impeding swallowing. Some enlargement of left submaxillary gland.
Swallowing difficult; tonsils enlarged, especially left, painless. Fauces dry. Pharynx feels constricted, impeding swallowing. Some enlargement of left submaxillary gland.
Gastrointestinal tract
Appetite impaired. Eructations; acid. - вurning in stomach extending whole length of oesophagus.
Rumbling. Whole alimentary tract feels cold; transverse colon tender to pressure. Distension with flatus. Griping.
Urging; thin stools. - сostive, faeces small, difficult; tenesmus.
Rumbling. Whole alimentary tract feels cold; transverse colon tender to pressure. Distension with flatus. Griping.
Urging; thin stools. - сostive, faeces small, difficult; tenesmus.
Urogenital system
Heat in kidneys; dull pain in. Uneasiness in neck of bladder, urging to urinate; burning; 11 p.m - Urethra (female) and neck of bladder swollen and irritated. Increased quantity of urine, 1040, acid. Urine high-coloured, white sediment. - сatarrh of bladder, especially in women. Dysuria accompanying uterine complaints.
Pain, drawing in right testicle, 1.
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.
Pain, drawing in right testicle, 1.
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.
Chest organs
Much mucus in bronchi. Dry, hacking cough in morning. - вreathing difficult 11 p.m.
Cardiovascular system
At heart: burning pains; uneasy feeling as if its action was being interfered with. - вeats irregular.
Limbs and spine
Aching pains running down back. Dull pain: between shoulders; in kidney region.
All muscles feel sore. Lassitude.
Aching and burning sensation in right upper limbs.
Walk unsteady, inclines to fall to right-Aching in lower limbs; in knee-joints.
All muscles feel sore. Lassitude.
Aching and burning sensation in right upper limbs.
Walk unsteady, inclines to fall to right-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.