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Brucinum

2 entries across 2 books
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No dose stated in the library’s booksDose · Clarke

Reason for use

Lepelletier has recorded the following effects of 0.02 to 0.90 of a gramme of Brucinum. Sudden jerking, especially of lower extremities, spreading generally but not accompanied by trismus and tetanus, and not extending to Oesophagus and pharynx as with Strychnia. Twitching in the paralysed as well as healthy muscles. A fever of short duration ends the attacks; after which deep sleep comes on.

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General

Brucinum.

Brucine. An alkaloid obtained from the bark and seeds of Strychnos nux vomica. C23 H26 N2O4.

Clinical

Headache. Paralysis.

Complete text of the Brucinum entry in Clarke - Dictionary of Practical 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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Simple remedy · Mineral

2 entries across 2 books

Remedies said to end or reduce the action of Brucinum, for example if it has caused an unwanted reaction. What is an antidote?

Antidoted byNo antidote recorded in these books