Agaricus Muscarius

Where in our literature are data concerning Agaricus found ?

In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases ; Austrian Prover's Society Reports ; Monthly Homoeopathic Review , Vol. XX.

What is Agaricus ?

The Bug Agaric . Alkaloid Muscarine .

How is the tincture made ?

The younger specimens having a convex cap not yet hollow stem, stripped of the epidermis, are treated in the same manner as Gelsemium . Imported.

What is its general action ?

Exerts its chief influence upon the nervous centres. Upon the brain it acts like alcohol, but shows more vertigo and delirium, and is accompanied by increased muscular force. Tremors and twitchings characterize it.

What are the indications for Agaricus in chorea ?

Angular choreic movements, itching of the eyelids and of various parts of the body as if they had been frost bitten ; diminished intellect, almost imbecility. Blepharo-spasmus, twitching of the eyelids and eyeballs.

What are the indications in spinal irritation ?

Tingling and formication in the back ; itching of biting of the skin as if frost bitten ; twitching of muscles and sensation as if needles of ice were thrust into the skin.