Homeopathy LibraryAgrostemma Githago
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General
Lychnis githago, Lam. (Agrostemma githago, L.) Nat. order , Caryophyllaceae. Common names , (Engl.), Corn cockle; (Germ.), Kornrade; (Fr.), L'Ivraie. Preparation , The seeds are the poisonous part (they contain the powerful alkaloid Saponine ).
Authorities. 1 , Toxicological; observed from eating bread made from grain containing the seeds of Agrostemma.
Mind
Coma, in some cases.
Headache
Sensation of heat and burning rises into the vertex from the left lower jaw; almost makes her crazy.
Mouth
Mouth dry and hot.
The palate has a red margin.
Stomach
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Thirst moderate.
Vomiting sour and bitter.
Burning from stomach along the oesophagus to the throat and in the chest.
Knife-like pains in the stomach at times.
Stool
Constipation with tenesmus.
Diarrhoea with tenesmus. Burning in the bowels and rectum.
Back
Tearing along the spine.
Fever
Pulse small and rapid at first, becoming tense and hard, and slower.
Skin hot.
Generalities
Difficult to remain erect. Locomotion impaired.
SUPPLEMENT: AGROSTEMA GITHAGO.
Dr. Scharling, Cent. Blat., 1850, in Pharm. Journ., vol. x, p. 349 (New Eng. Med. Gaz., vol. xi, p. 305), effects of Githargin.
A burning sensation is felt on palate in a short time.