Other names and synonyms
aran-s.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Additional facts
A grey spider found in Kentucky on old walls. Does not spin a web. N. O. Arachnida. Tincture.
Nosology
Debility. Eyes, affections of. Headache.
Typical features
Aran. scin. has been proved in 1st and 2nd dilutions. One remarkable symptom noticed was: Constant twitching of under eyelids, which brings this spider into line with the choreic Mygale. Eyes inflamed, weak, watery, lids swollen. Rather profuse flow of saliva; sweet taste in mouth. Much dull, stupid headache of considerable intensity, especially in postero-superior part of head; unable to rest for it; could not collect thoughts with it. Felt as if he had been drinking. Sleepiness. All symptoms.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Spiders generally. Agar.; сarb. v.