Homeopathy LibraryOrigin Plant · Loganiaceae · Simple
ClarkePreparation Tincture of the bark of the root.
Sources 16 entries across 14 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …
Dose Boericke
30X, Ø
Tincture, to thirtieth attenuation; first to third most often used
Reason for useT. F. Allen
It produces spinal convulsions and paralysis, lowering the force and rate of the heart, and finally paralyzing respiration. The paralysis of the oculo-motor nerve is noticeable, with double vision, ptosis, squint and vertigo. Consciousness is preserved to the last stage of life.
By regionT. F. Allen
Mind More or less complete inability to think. Unconsciousness. General stupidity. …
Head Dull, bruised pains. Heaviness and tightness, > profuse micturition. Much vertigo, < any sudden motion, with blurred vision. …
Eyes Lids droop. Pupils dilated. Vision very dim, especially with vertigo and double vision. Vision double ; sometimes partially controlled by the will.
Stomach General lack of thirst. Emptiness and weakness in the stomach, or a feeling of a heavy load. Hiccough, < in the evening.
Extremities General tremulousness, weakness of the hands and feet, and loss of control. Lower extremities become fatigued after very little exercise.
Sleep General tendency to stupor. Nights restless, especially towards morning. Sleep, with unpleasant dreams.
Fever Chill especially along the spine, extending upward, with profuse micturition. Heat. Paroxysms of fever generally recur from 3 to 5 in the afternoon. …
Books*
Antidoted by Cinchona Officinalis 3, Coffea Cruda 3, Digitalis Purpurea 3 +11
Complementary —
Follows well —
Compare Belladonna, Baptisia Tinctoria, Caulophyllum Thalictroides +18
* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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