Where do we find our original researches on Veratrum viride ? In Hale's New Remedies . What is Veratrum viride ? Green Hellebore . What part is used, when gathered and how is the tincture made ? The fresh root, gathered after the leaves have fallen in autumn, an treated precisely like Sanguinaria, Hydrastis , etc. What is its general action ? Exerts a decided influence upon the brain, especially cerebellum and cerebral portion of the cord, and also over the muscular system. It probably acts on the inhibitory nerves of the heart, controlling the heart's action in a remarkable degree. What are characteristic indications for Veratrum viride ? Congestive stage of inflammation with great arterial excitement, and a dry, red streak down through the centre of the tongue ; rapid, full pulse and nausea on rising. Spasmodic diseases with gastric irritation and much vascular excitement.