Canchalagua

Volume I — Special Symptomatology

Botanical Description. — The proper botanical name is not known to me. I give the name as it appeared in the Philadelphia Journal of Homeopathy. "A small grass-plant, growing in patches; has a small, red blossom, not unlike the Forget-me-not (Myosotis), a round, woody stem and branches, lanciform leaves; indigenous to California." (Dr. Richter, Philadelphia Journal of Horn., Vol. II.)

Officinal Preparations. — Tincture of the whole plant; dilutions.

Head.

Congested feeling, with pressive pains in the forehead; a sensation of fullness. Tightness of the scalp; it feels as if drawn together.

Ears.

Piercing and stitching pains in the ears. Buzzing and roaring in the ears.

Eyes.

Burning, first in the left, then in the right.

Stomach.

Increase of appetite. Eructations and regurgitations.

Water-brash, with spitting of white mucus, and a trembling

nervousness.

Sleep.

Sleeplessness.

Fever.

° Fever and ague; (tertian).

• Soreness all over, especially in the lower extremities. Heat in the whole body.

0 Intermittent fever; obstinate. {Dr. Richter.)

Volume II — Special Therapeutics

This plant was introduced as a remedy for ague, but its use was never attended with such success as to warrant its continuance.

While practicing in a malarious district many years ago, I tried it in many cases, but it proved useless. I do not believe it is now used, as it is rarely, if ever, ordered from our pharmacies. Its botanical identity is in doubt. The name above given is the vulgar name given it in California.