Lachnanthes Tinctoria

(Lachnanthes Tinctoria.)

Natural order.- Haemodoraceae.

Common name.- Red Root.

General Analysis.-

Acts upon the cerebro-spinal system, affecting particularly the sensorium and muscular system, its tendency being to the production of an active congestion and inflammation.

Characteristic symptoms.

(Lachnanthes)

Became much excited over a trifle.

Delirium with brilliant eyes. (Bell., Stram.)

(Lachnanthes)

Dull headache, particularly frontal.

Tearing in forehead from left to right side.

Scalp painful to the touch.

Vertex feels enlarged and extended upward.

(Lachnanthes)

Yellow spots before the eyes.

Bright, sparkling eyes with delirium. (Bell., Stram.)

Pressing as from dust in the eyes, with secretion of white mucus.

Twitching of upper eyelids (Agar.) ; worse on closing them tightly.

Sight became obscured.

(Lachnanthes)

Itching or tingling in ears ; relieved by boring with the finger, but again returns.

Singing in the ear.

(Lachnanthes)

Circumscribed redness of the face (Sang.), with delirium and brilliant eyes. (Bell.)

(Lachnanthes)

Pain in all the teeth, aggravated by warmth.

(Lachnanthes)

Sore throat, with short cough.

Sensation of swelling in pharynx, with stiffness of neck, and head drawn to one side ; diphtheria.

Dryness of throat ; afterward soreness.

(Lachnanthes)

Aversion to meat. (Arn., Carb. v., Graph., Puls.)

(Lachnanthes)

Continuous rumbling and rolling in abdomen, as of gas. (Aloe, Lyc.)

(Lachnanthes)

Frequent stool ; passes much wind.

Respiratory Organs.- (Lachnanthes)

Cough dry as if from larynx, with sore throat.

Stitches in chest under right breast and under the clavicle.

Heat in chest. (Acon., Ars., Sang.)

Heart and Pulse.- (Lachnanthes)

Pulse slow, irregular. (Digit.)

Sensation of heat in region of heart.

Neck and Back.- (Lachnanthes)

Stiffness of the neck. (Rhus tox.)

Pain in nape of neck as if from dislocation.

Burning in the sacral and lumbar region.

(Lachnanthes)

Very restless ; throws herself about (Acon., Ars.) ; feels weak. (Cinch., Coccul.)

(Lachnanthes)

Pimples appear here and there, containing a watery fluid. (Graph.)

Stinging, itching, and tingling on thigh, legs, feet, arms, etc. (Acon., Apis, Urt. ur.)

(Lachnanthes)

Sleepless , or restless sleep, with distressing dreams.

Cannot go to sleep easily.

(Lachnanthes)

Flashes of heat alternating with chilliness.

Burning in palms of hands and soles of feet. (Sulph.)

Heat, with redness of face ; after heat circumscribed redness of both cheeks ; worse on right side. (Sang.)

Perspires freely, especially after midnight.

During cold sensation the skin is moist and sticky.

Therapeutic Range.- (Lachnanthes)

Diphtheria ; cerebro-spinal meningitis ; wry neck.

(Lachnanthes)

Agar., Bell., Cic., Cimic., Camph., Hyos., Lach., Stram.

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