Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkeAdditional facts
Brucine. An alkaloid obtained from the bark and seeds of Strychnos nux vomica. с23 H26 N2O4.
Nosology
Headache. Paralysis.
Typical features
Lepelletier has recorded the following effects of 0.02 to 0.90 of a gramme of вrucinum. Sudden jerking, especially of lower extremities, spreading generally but not accompanied by trismus and tetanus, and not extending to Oesophagus and pharynx as with Strychnia. Twitching in the paralysed as well as healthy muscles. A fever of short duration ends the attacks; after which deep sleep comes on.
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