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Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkeDescription
Spigelia Marilandica. Pink-root. Worm-grass. N. O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of root.
Nosology
Mania. Strabismus (right).
Typical features
The symptoms of Spi. m. are mainly from overdosing. A state of mania was induced in a boy from large and frequent doses of a decoction of the root. Strabismus of right eye was noted in one case.
Mental
Suddenly affected with complete mental derangement, exactly like that of Stram., countenance distorted, running and skipping, fits of laughing and crying, pupils greatly dilated, talk wild and incoherent, (lasted 24h.
Head, face, and ears
Vertigo.
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression. Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes. Strabismus of right eye. Pain in and about the eyes. Sensation of stiffness of eyelids. Pupils dilated.
Much swelling of face and about eyes. Face flushed.
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression. Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes. Strabismus of right eye. Pain in and about the eyes. Sensation of stiffness of eyelids. Pupils dilated.
Much swelling of face and about eyes. Face flushed.
Mouth and throat
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
Cardiovascular system
Pulse: accelerated; irregular.
Common symptoms
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
Sleep
Drowsiness.
Fever
Skin hot and dry.
Analogs by action
- 18% 1.3-3€ Coriaria ruscifolia
- 17% 1.3-2€ Cicuta maculata
- 15% — Kerosolenum
- 14% — Sulphur hydrogenisatum
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