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Materia Medica by John Henry Clarke

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John Henry Clarke
Materia Medica by John Henry Clarke
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Imperatoria.

Peucedanum ostruthium, Koch. I. ostruthium, Linn. N. O. Umbelliferae. Tincture or infusion of root.

Clinical.-Skin, affections of. Stomach, affections of.

Characteristics.-Imperatoria, like Athamanta, belongs to the genus Peucedanum. Kleemann observed the effects of the infusion of the root, a teaspoonful every two hours. Only a few symptoms were noted, but they were peculiar. "Diminished secretion of mucus in intestines and air passages" is noteworthy.

Relations.-Compare: Atham. and Umbelliferae.

SYMPTOMS.

1. Mind.-General excitement.

2. Head.-Active orgasm and confusion of the head.

11. Stomach.-Feeling of warmth, starting in stomach and extending over whole body.

12. Abdomen.-Diminished secretion of mucus in intestines.

17. Respiratory Organs.-Diminished secretion of mucus in air passages.

25. Skin.-Itching and burning in the skin.

27. Fever.-Feeling of warmth starting in stomach and extending over whole body.-General perspiration.