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Artemisia Vulgaris

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A. vulgaris, Linn. Nat. order , Compositae. Common names , Wormwood, Mugwort, Beifuss, etc. Preparation , Tincture of the root.

Authority. Noack and Trinks.

Increase of the epileptic paroxysms.

Irritation of the nervous system. Profuse sweat, having a peculiarly characteristic, fetid, cadaverous odor, resembling the odor of garlic. Violent contractions of the uterus; labor pains. Prolapsus, rupture of the uterus.

Miscarriage. Profuse menstruation; metrorrhagia. Increase of the lochial discharge.