Sanguinarinum tartaricum
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
Tartrate or Sanguinarin. C 19 H 17 NO 4 C 4 H 6 O 6 . Trituration.
Clinical
Exophthalmos / Mydriasis / Stool, bilious / Vision, dim
Characteristics
Tully and Terry (C. D. P.) experimented with Sng. tart. in considerable doses. Tully says he has repeatedly witnessed "all the effects of Sanguinaria root, save the neuralgic pains and the convulsive affections," from the use of Sng. tart. The most peculiar of the symptoms he mentions are: Staring, and protrusion of the eyes; extreme mydriasis; haggard expression, and cold surface and cold sweats.
2. Head
Vertigo.
3. Eyes
Pupils dilated. Mydriasis very great; strongest sunlight fails to contract. Cloud before sight. Eyes protruded, staring.
6. Face
Haggard expression.
11. Stomach
Nausea. Epigastric uneasiness.
13. Stool
Very large quantity of bright yellow bile passed in stool (20 h. after dose).
19. Heart
Pulse rate diminished; irregular. Pulse preternaturally full, flowing, without bounding, hardness, or sign of irritation.
27. Fever
Cold surface, esp. of extremities. Cold sweat.