Oleander

Where do we find the original pathogenesis of Oleander ?

In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura .

Where do we get this drug ?

We make a tincture from the fresh leaves of the Oleander nerium , a native of Europe, gathered when the plant is coming into bloom.

Describe method of making the tincture.

Chop and crush the leaves thoroughly and weigh. To every three parts add gradually two parts of alcohol, bringing the whole mass into a thick pulp by stirring. Strain through a piece of new linen. Stand eight days in a well stoppered bottle in a dark, cool place and then filter. Drug power, ½.

What peculiar symptom has this drug ?

Headache relieved by looking sideways.

What is the diarrhoea of Oleander ?

Thin, undigested stools ; food that was eaten a day or two before is passed undigested.

What is the chief field of action of Oleander, and give its symptoms ?

The skin ; an eruption on the back of the scalp and ears, oozing a sticky fluid and breeding vermin ; itching, relieved on first scratching, but it soon becomes sore.

As Oleander is quite poisonous what is the best antidote ?

Camphor .