GERANIUM MACULATUM.
Geranium maculatum, Linn.
Natural order
, Geraniaceæ. Common name, Wild Cranesbill.
Preparation
, Tincture and triturations of
the root.
Authority.
Dr. E. C. Beckwith’s proving,
doses (except “one powder of the 2d”) not specified; Ohio Med.
and Surg. Reporter, 4, 127.
HEAD.
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Slight pain in the occipital, low down.
EYE.
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Fulness of the eyes.
MOUTH.
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Dryness of the mouth, extending outward on the lips to the cuticle
proper, and also well off, followed by pain in the left side of the
forehead, and in the left side of the head directly over the ear. ► Tip of the tongue dry and burning.
RECTUM AND ANUS.
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The most marked symptom noticed was a constant desire to go to stool;
this symptom attended each attempt at proving Geranium; went to stool
often, and each time found myself unable to pass the least fecal matter;
one powder of the 2d would produce the continued desire for stool; this
symptom continued for some time, and after the effects passed off, the
bowels moved without pain or tenesmus; the stool natural and well
lubricated; I should say, however, that one powder required hours for a
passage.
SUPPLEMENT: GERANIUM MACULATUM.
Authority.
2,
Edward, A. Murphy, M.D., Brit. Journ. of Hom., 1878, p. 79, I made an
infusion of the plant, and took a teaspoonful.►
In a few minutes I became giddy and
saw double. When I would close my eyes and lie down I felt comfortable,
but I could not open them without the recurrence of the above-mentioned
symptoms. There was also ptosis and dilatation of the pupils, and my
countenance assumed the appearance of one who had been indulging in
strong drink a little too freely. I had great difficulty in walking with
my eyes open, while I could walk easily with my eyes closed. I tried the
decoction on several persons, and five times on myself, with the same
result, [2].® 2000
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