Cina Maritima

Who first proved this remedy ?

Hahnemann. Its pathogenesis is in the Materia Medica Pura .

What is Cina, where is it found and what is its alkaloid ?

It is the Artemesia cina , an aromatic plant growing in Europe and Asia. Our tincture is made from the flowers, which are dried, powdered and treated as described under Staphisagria ; its alkaloid is called Santonine , and it is poisonous.

What is the general action of Cina and its alkaloid Santonine ?

It is principally a children's remedy, corresponding to many conditions that may be referred to intestinal irritation, such as worms, etc.

What are the symptoms calling for Cina in worm affections ?

Sickly, pale face, with rings around the eyes ; gritting of the teeth at night ; canine hunger, or variable appetite ; the child picks its nose and cries out in its sleep ; jerking of hands and feet ; urine milky.

What are the mental symptoms of Cina ?

Children awake in a fright, scream, tremble and cannot be quieted ; they are proof against all caresses ; are cross, irritable, nervous and peevish ; they want to be rocked.