Apocynum Cannabinum

Indian (American) Hemp

APOC · 14 entries across 14 books

HabitatAmerican. Preparationtinctures, or fresh or powdered root-tinctures or infusions. infusions (with just enough spirit to keep them from fermenting) are said to be more efficacious than tinctures. tincture or infusion. Clarke

Tincture (ten drops three times daily) and in acute alcoholism 1 dram of decoction in 4 oz waterDose · Boericke

Reason for use

Acts upon the kidneys, skin, and serous membranes, giving rise to various dropsical affections ; also to some extent upon the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, where it causes increased secretions.

Characteristic symptoms.

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Mind

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Bewildered ; nervous ; low-spirited. (Lyc., Natr. mur., Puls.)

Head

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Hydrocephalus ; stupor ; sight of one eye totally lost, the other slightly sensible ; constant involuntary motion of one arm and leg ; forehead projecting ; sutures open.

Stage of exudation.

Stomach

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Great thirst, but water disagrees, causing pain, or is immediately thrown off. (Ars.)

Sinking feeling at pit of stomach. (Hydras., Ign., Puls., Sep. )

Distressing vomiting at intervals.

Great irritability of the stomach, and vomiting.

Abdomen

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Ascites .

Abdomen distended and painful . ( Ars., Merc.)

Stool

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Evacuations very scanty.

Urinary Organs

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Scanty discharge ; no uneasiness.

Profuse light-colored urine ; no sediment. (Apis, Arg. nit.)

Female Organs.- (Apocynum cannabinum)

Amenorrhoea in young girls ; abdomen and legs bloated.

Menorrhagia continuous or paroxysmal ; fluid or clotted ; nausea, vomiting, palpitation ; pulse quick, feeble when moved ; fainting when raising head from pillow.

Respiratory Organs.- (Apocynum cannabinum)

Cough short and dry, loose and rattling, with oppression.

Sense of oppression about the epigastrium and chest. (Ant. tart., Ars.)

Short, unsatisfactory respirations.

Generalities

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Excretions diminished, especially urine and sweat.

General restlessness, with debility.

Therapeutic Range.- (Apocynum cannabinum)

In all varieties of dropsy, both idiopathic and secondary, especially ascites, anasarca, and hydrothorax.

Compare

(Apocynum cannabinum)

Acet. ac., Ars., Apis, Bell., Bry., Colch., Digit., Elat., Hell., Kali carb., Verat. alb.

Index

Complete text of the Apocynum Cannabinum entry in Cowperthwaite - A Text-Book of Materia Medica; origin and preparation from Clarke. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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