Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkeAdditional facts
Lychnis garbage. сorn-cockle. N. O. сaryophyllaceae. Trituration of the seeds, which are poisonous and contain Saponine. Preparations of an active principle Githargin.
Nosology
Gastritis. Paralysis. Tenesmus.
Typical features
Our knowledge of this plant is derived almost entirely from cases of poisoning in persons who have eaten bread containing the seeds. Sensations of burning predominate. There is also vertigo and headache and in some cases coma. Locomotion is impaired, and there is difficulty in remaining erect.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Lathyrus, Secale.
Head, face, and ears
Vertigo. Headache. Sensation of heat and burning rises into vertex from left lower jaw; almost makes her crazy.
Mouth and throat
Mouth dry and hot. Palate has a red margin. - вurning on palate in a short time (Githargin).
Gastrointestinal tract
Nausea and vomiting. - вurning from stomach along oesophagus to throat and in chest. Knife-like pains in stomach at times.
Constipation with tenesmus. Diarrhoea with tenesmus. - вurning in bowels and rectum.
Constipation with tenesmus. Diarrhoea with tenesmus. - вurning in bowels and rectum.
Limbs and spine
Tearing along spine.
Common symptoms
Difficult to remain erect. Locomotion impaired.
Analogs by action
- 25% — Helleborus viridis
- 25% — Iris foetidissima
- 21% 1-13.8€ Achyranthes aspera
- 21% — Melastoma ackermani
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