Phvsostigma
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Eserine — the alkaloid of Physostigma — (slows action of heart and increases arterial tension; in ciliary spasm and astigmatism due to irregular action of ciliary muscles; blepharo-spasms ; pupils contracted. Twitching of lids, soreness of eyeballs, blurring of vision after using eyes, pains around eyes and head). Used locally to contract the pupil. Eserine contracts the pupils dilated by Atropin, but not those dilated by Gelsemium. F.serin Salicylate (post-operative intestinal paralysis; meteorism. Hypodermically 1/60-1/40 gr.). Compare also: Muscarin; Coniutn; Curara; Gels.; Thebainum (tetanus). In glaucoma comp.; Piperazinum— (Uric acid conditions. Gout and urinary cal- 590 PHYSOSTIfiMA — PHYTOLACCA culi. Give one grain daily in carbonated water. First and second decimal trituration three times a day.) Antidote: Atropia.
Dose
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Third potency. The neutral sulphate of Eserine is instilled into the eye, from one-half to four grains to one ounce distilled water, to induce contract tion of pupil, in mydriasis, injuries to the eye, iritis, corneal ulcers, etc.
Extremities
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Pfliia in right popliteal space. Burning and tingling in
Eyes
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Rigid muscles.
Female
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Irregular menstruation, with palpitation. Congestion of
Guiding symptoms
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trils; nose stuffed and hot. Fever-blisters around nostrils.
Head
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Fluttering of heart felt in
Mouth
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Tongue feels sore on tip. Feeling as if a ball came up
Pulse
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palpitation ; spasmodic action, with feeling of pulsation through the whole body. Beats of heart distinctly perceptible in chest and
Sleep
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Tetanic convulsions. Locomotor ataxia. Numbness in paralyzed parts, crampy pains in
Spine
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Hands and feet numb. Sudden jerking of limbs on going to
Stomach
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Great pain immediately after eating. Sensitive to pressure in epigastric region. Pain extends into chest and down arms. Gastralgia; chronic constipation.
Throat
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Strong heart-pulsation felt in
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Fatty degeneration. ICup. ac.]
References
This monograph is an original summary faithful to the classical tradition. It condenses material from these public-domain sources:
- James Tyler Kent, Lectures on Homoeopathic Materia Medica (1905)Primary remedy pictures; characteristic mental and general symptoms. · Public domain (USA, pre-1930 publication)
- William Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica and Repertory (1927)Reproduced here in full — the complete classical repertory-style monographs. · Public domain (USA, pre-1930 publication)
- Constantine Hering, The Guiding Symptoms of Our Materia Medica (1879–1891)Confirmed symptom aggregates behind the section organization. · Public domain
- Timothy Field Allen, Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica (1874–1879)Provings background referenced by the verification tradition. · Public domain
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