Lonicera

Lonicera Xylosteum, Linn.

Natural order , Caprifoliaceae.

Common names , Fly-woodbine; (G.), Heckenkirsche, Teufels-kirsche, etc.; (Fr.), La chèvre-feuille des haies.

Preparation , Triturations of the berries.

Authorities. 1 , Jahn. Kasp. Woch., 1834 (Frank's Mag., 1, 247), poisoning of three children by the berries; 2 , Blattmann, Schw. Zeit., 1841 (Fr. Mag., 3, 551) a child poisoned by the berries; 3 , same, effects in an apothecary from evaporating an infusion; 4 , Duval, Bib. Hom., 5, p. 386, two cases of poisoning by the berries; 5 , Buzorini, Med. Corr. Bl. Wurt., 1850. poisoning of a boy by the berries.

Stupefaction, [1] . Coma, [4] .

Great congestion of the head and chest, [2] .

Eye.

Conjunctiva red, [2] . Pupils dilated, [2] .

Red face, [2] . [10.]

Pale face, [2] . Lips dry, [2] .

Tongue moist, coated with mucus, [2] .

Excessive thirst, [1] . Vomiting, [4] , [5] .

Vomiting and purging, [2] . Profuse vomiting and purging, [1] .

Abdomen retracted, especially in the umbilical region; soft, [2] .

Violent colic, [1] .

Bloody stools, [1] .

Respiratory Organs. [20.] Respiration rapid and deep, [2] .

Heart And Pulse.

Violent impulse of the heart, [2] .

Slowness of the pulse, [4] .

Pulse small soft, irregular, [2] .

Extremities In General. Frequent jerking of the limbs, [2] .

General Symptoms.

Seemed to neither hear nor see; was unable to make an answer, [5] .

Trembling and jerking of the whole body, [1] .

Violent convulsions, [1] . When raised from the bed the limbs and head fell over as it paralyzed, [5] .

Sleepiness, [2] . [30.]

Constant deep sleep with half-open eyes, [2] .

Lay with half-open eyes, red face, in a soporous condition, [5] .

Extremities cold, [2] . Fever, [1] .

Profuse cold perspiration, [1] .