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Abrotanum

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General

This drug, closely allied to Absinth, produces anaesthesia and paralysis, as well as severe neuralgic pains, which cause great restlessness and are relieved by motion.

Generalities

Tremblings.

Numbness of the arms and hands.

Darting pains in different places.

Weakness and, when disturbed, trembling.

General malnutrition.

Mind

Peevish or despondent, alternates with an excited mood.

Cannot control the mind nor apply it.

Head

Weak, cannot hold it up.

Ears

Noises, rushing wind, humming as of a bee, or sound of distant talking.

Stomach

Gnawing hunger or total loss of appetite.

Acidity with burning.

Abdomen

Bloated.

Sinking, weak feeling.

Stool

Loose, copious, even with straining.

Piles protrude and bleed.

Extremities

Pains, ameliorated by motion.

Lameness.

Sore feelings, especially in the joints.

Weak, paralytic feelings.

Numbness of digital extremities (fingers).

Sleep

Restless, with frightful dreams and trembling on waking.

Sleepy all day.