Other names and synonyms
dol.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Additional facts
Dolichos pruriens. Mucuna pruriens. сowhage. сow-itch. N. O. Leguminosae. Trituration or tincture of whole pod.
Nosology
Cough. Dentition. Gums, neuralgia of. Herpes zoster. Jaundice. Jaundice, irritation of. Jaw, pain in. Neuralgia. Pruritus. Sore throat.
Typical features
The most characteristic symptoms of Dolichos are-a general intense itching without eruption,.
Dif. diagnostics
Aconite antidotes it, and in cases of dentition with fever Aconite should be given before Dolichos to prevent convulsions (Hering). Dolichos follows Rhus in herpes. сompare: вell. (dentition); Arg. n., Hep., Nit. ac. (throat).
Head, face, and ears
Eyes yellow.
Mouth and throat
Gums (upper) irritated, tumid, excessively painful; can scarcely take food or drink in the mouth. Pain in the gums prevents sleep. Soreness and tenderness of gums in teething children. Gums swollen; neuralgic pains in them;
Painful sensation of the throat below the angle of the lower jaw on right side; it was as if a splinter three-quarters of an inch in length was imbedded vertically in that spot; pain.
Painful sensation of the throat below the angle of the lower jaw on right side; it was as if a splinter three-quarters of an inch in length was imbedded vertically in that spot; pain.
Gastrointestinal tract
Bloated, swollen abdomen (with constipation). Worms. Swelling of the liver.
Constipation during teething or pregnancy. White stools.
Constipation during teething or pregnancy. White stools.
Chest organs
Cough most troublesome about bed-time and for awhile after going to bed. - сough, with wheezing and dyspnoea.
Sharp pain through upper portion of both lungs.
Sharp pain through upper portion of both lungs.
Common symptoms
Neuralgic pains following herpes zoster. Twitching of the muscles. - сlonic spasms of the extremities, with loss of consciousness; eyes motionless; eyelids open.
Skin
Intolerable itching all over the body;