An evergreen tree native to Persia ; the fresli leaves are aromatic and taste like the bitter almond. The alcoholic tincture is prepared from the leaves. Proving-s by Jorg, Hartlaub, I*\enning, etc. Clinical Authorities. — Threatened apoplexy, Elwert, Riick. Kl. Erf., vol. 1, p. 92 ; Attacks of unconsciousness, Billig, Eiick. Kl. Erf., vol. 5, p. 33; Cholera infantum, Martin, Trans. Horn. Med. Soc. Pa., 1882, p. 172 ; Retention of urine, Orth, B. J. H., vol. 34, p. 161 ; Bysmenorrhvea, Osborn, Kane's Rec, 1871, p. 157; Cough, Hirschel, Raue's Rec, 1873, p. 101 ; Whooping cough, Williamson, Trans. Hom. Med. Soc. Pa., 1873, p. 96 ; A. R., Riick. Kl. Erf., vol. 5, p. 723; Cardiac cough, Hirschel, B. J. H., vol. 31, p. 247 ; Affection of heart, Martin, Hom. Clin., vol. 4, p. 11; Palpitation of heart, Martin, Raue's Rec, 1870, p. 199; Spasmodic pains about heart, Martin, Raue's Rec, 1871, p. 106 ; Cyanosis, Guernsey, Guernsey's Obs., p. 880; Asphyxia neonatorum, Farrington, Raue's Rec, 1874, p. 248; Heart cZi'sease, Martin, Hom. Clin., voL 1, p. 119; (aqua amygd. amar.), Knorre, Riick. Kl. Erf, vol. 4, p. 579; Clonic convulsions during typhoid, Trinks, B. J. H., vol. 29, p. 319; Chorea, Lilienthal, Hom. Clin., vol. 1, p 27. ^ Mind. Loss of consciousness, with loss of speech and motion. Insensibility ; complete loss of sensation. Dulness of senses. Weakness of mind and loss of memor3^ Inability to collect one's ideas. Fear and anxiety about imaginary evils; despondency. ^ Sensorium. Vertigo: with stupefaction ; with disposition to sleep ; < in open air. I Sudden bloating of face, vertigo, distortion of mouth, twitching of muscles of face ; loss of speech, with perfect consciousness. ^Threatened apoplexy. I Coma, looks more like a deep, quiet sleep. ^Apoplexy. I I Apoplexy, with paralysis. ^ Inner Head, l Coolness on forehead as from a draft of air. Periodical paroxysms of aching pain under frontal bone. Boring headache, particularly above eyelids. Oppression on top of head, as from a weight. Beating in head, < stooping. ■ Stupefying pain in whole head. ■ Pulsation in head, with heat or coldness. ■ Stitches in head. LAUROCERASUS. 28