Allium cepa

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ALLIUM CEPA.

AUmm Cepa, Willd. Common onion, Nat. Ord., Liliactm.

I. Pro^ingi, — 1. a. Dr. Herjno took on Nov. 13th 5 drops of tinct. twice at midday. Very soon, nausea ; a little latcr^ pain in r. 4th and 5th fingers, and small appcanmce of letters on becoming sleepy while reading. In 5 m. painful scmatioii from throat to eaxsj 10 ra,, pain from both sides of head downwards and tncreafltd towards middle; 15 m., ear^, throat, and region of root of tongue were yet more decidedly affected } lo m., prestsive pain over r. eye; 30m., in ist upper r, molar& sensitive drawing from root to crown, afterwards in corresponding L teeth ; 50 m., fpots hotter than usual on r. cheek, and pains moving from deep in head to can;, as it were thick threads about a finger long remaining in particular spots of size of nuts. During tst h.^ bruised pain in outer , thigh near knee : after it^ pains deep in head over 1. brow, and from deep in occiput to behind ears^ with oppression there j supraoibital itching, mostly l.j twitching and gnawing, describea as ' chilling or bum- "'Kj * n ''• throat, near Eustachian orifice, neither painful ; abdomen distended (before dinner) so that clothes feel too tight; on walking, a sudden burning or chilling thread-like cutting in abdomen from both sides to middle and upwards • in anus and some protruding pile a cold, worm -like creeping. In 70 m., prcssive pain» almost burning, in upper and outer 1, thigh ; 75 m»^ burning pains around 1 outer ankle, and a burning pressure, first without, then also within; 90 ro., burning glow or chilling M^n^tion, with oppression, in r. abdomen* followed by emission o\ flatus ; pains in r, and I. thigh. Ail symptoms disappeared after dinner (90 m.).

h, Sept. 15th and ''following days,'' took tincture (doses not specified). On ist d., in c., prcssive occipital headache, later merging into sense of part being asleep i persistent benumbed feeling in back of throat i burning aching in eyebrows, supraorbitaI region and upper lidsj sensation as of smoke under upper lids while walking in street unwonted nasal defluxion, without feeling of coryza thread-like pain deep in f. upper jawbone, as in a nerve, from above downwards and from middle to side ; much soft bland mucus in throat, compelling swallowing or hawking j pressure deep in epigastrium, otten recurring as if in cardiac orifice and posterior wall of stomach ; within pelvis, at upper and inner region of groin, severe pressure on a maU spot, afterwards becoming violent pain^ burning pressure in region of bladder and soon afterwards in sacrum (10 p.m.) j warm or chilling sensation, as if a glow within beat on r. abdomen, and in both iliac regions, — surface feeling warm only ; painful embarrassed feeling in L forearm, especially in radius, while resting one arm in writing ; pains in r. wrist, on dorsal and extensor side ; all e. voluptuous, corrosive itching on L thumb ^ excessive tired feeling in both hips, on Hiding from sitting, and on walking, especially on going upstairs ^ burning pressure on small spot at middle of both legs ^ pains in r. foot and especially in 1. great toe; slight corrosive itching here and there, at seats of which small points appear, with desire to rub or wash them. At n., on account of weakness in hip* could not complete coition, though he attempted it more than once. On snd d« the pain in r. upper jaw extended to nose ; the pain in middle of I. radius disappears on grasping and rubbing it^ but returns. On boih d,, in afternoon, after wine and coffee, much business utterly confused and distracted him, he forgot and confounded one thing with another to the utmost degree. On 4th and 5th d., violent cutting pains as from small knives in twisting motion^ deep in above L groin in middle of Poupart's ligament j this pain, quite new to him, moves to and fro in a small space. On ^th^ 5th, and 6th d., after coitus at n,, pressive pains deep in pelvis, as in bladder and prostate, during m. and forenoon. From 4th to 7th d., ringing in ears now and then, as from distant sounds mostly in best ear. From loth to iith d. blood with stooL (Amerik, Arxmiprufimgtn.)

1. Dr. Jeanes " proved drug on himself/' in what manner is not stated • He had unusual sweating while preparing tincture, pungent smell, biting and weeping in eyes, and sneezing, after taking it r also (immediately) shooting and pressive pain in

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intenuil tnguinal ring and spcimatic cord | later, on ist d,| pain in region of r. kidnnr, shifting on and to L^ with irritability of bladder. On xnd d, m», raw feeling m throaty with ticidmg in region of epiglottic, first r. and then I, ; therewith *«:nse of wtaknesa in stomach, very annoying hiccough and bringing-up of frothy, *aliva4iktf, mucous fluid, with flatulent eructation and expulsion ^ there vns constant inclination to hacking, to remove tickling in lar)^nx ; after breakfast, violent pain in r. ankle and rumbling in epigastrium. On both days, hoarseness. On jrd d. and later some purging. To this prover arc also referred, without note of time, the symptoms — weight and pain in head (latter in ** region of orean of comccntration ") ; cloudy sight in c. by candlelight ; pain in region of pytorus ; pressure on bladder j %cry red urine, with reddish. yellow sandy sediment ; shooting pain in various parts of chest J rheumatic pains in joints; pain in r. great toe and L middle finger; snooting pain in I. leg and r, foot ; dreams of dangerous positions and efforts to escape from them. (JhiJ.)

1. Dr. Alleborn proved tinct. on four men, who took from 1 to 50 diopt !ieveral days in succession.

a, ' G." Dull pressive pain in head; a bright dazzling in distance with ' vision near by ; continual eructations, nausea^and pressure in stomach, with rum^ and gurgling in hypogastrium, especially on 1. side, where there is sticking and ci ing, with ineffectual urging to stool j presive pain in hepatic region, extending thi whole abdomen ; biting in anus; burning pain in forepart of glans penis ; stii^J,^in 1. chest and r. arm with burning patn ; lameness in joints of I. hand ; paralytic painfi in knee.joints ; stitches as with needles in skin, especially on head, forehead^ brows, throat, loins, and r, arm* It attacks at once whole body and causes a shuddering throughout, with eructations of gas.

h, ** L/* Burning in lids 5 colic in umbilical region ; pain on 1. side of abdomen as from a brui^ i desire for food, changing to disgust on beginning to eat ^ the whole body is put into a revolution which the prover is not in a condition to describe.

c. "P." Feeling of emptiness in stomach, and drawing to and fro therein, with some pain on 1. side; pressure in stomach and fulness in head, with much yawning; weak feeling, especially in arms*

d. ** W." Eructations of wind immediately, then oppression of head, espcr* ' in forehead, and distension of abdomen ; thereupon urgency to stool, but passage of wind ; therewith weak feeling in limbs, and in c, free expectoration or mucus. The distension of abdomen continued until next day, and ended with a diarrhea, on which all other symptoms also vanished (from 50 drops several times repeated), (IbU,)

4* Dr- Eckel took, on ist d., before breakl^st^ z drops, on 3rd, 4 drops. Very soon, rumbliog in abdomen with passage of much wind, preceded by heat and frequent eructations. After breakfast, for 24 h, great dryness of soft palate, pressive headache over eyes, with at times electric-like shocks through head; therewith sensation as if whole head was bathed in warm water. Frequent eructations, stomach distended, and pains in abdomen, relieved by emission of flatulence t internal heat therewith* Periodic pain in pubic region, worse while sitting. Frequent cold shivers creep along back. In afternoon roaring in I. ear, as heretofore only after a severe cold. After coffee an irritation on 1. upper lid, necessitating frequent rubbing ; in e,, lachrymation of eyes with coryia, I eye red and sensitive to light ; worse in warm room. Towards e. stitches in I. side, excessive thirst, heat, and severe coryza with much lachr^^mation, headache ; discharge from nose was acrid and burning, so that upper lip became red and sensitive : therewith trembling of r. hand, so that he could hardly write, Next m. lid still irritable; corj'za better, but became worse in warm room in e,, relieved by open air; drawing pains in 1. cheek, going into interior of 1. eye, better in cold air ; in afternoon pains in abdomen returned more severely, worst in I. inguinal region, more pressing than burning, but with heat in abdomen, frequent micturition, with burning in urethra, urine very red. On 3rd d,, found teeth — nor. mally white and sound — of a dirty^-yellow (this continued till 5th d,). After and dose, pains in abdomen recur with much rumbling and emission of flatulence ; execs* sive lachrymation of 1, eye and redness of baJl after frequent snecsing; hawking up

of mucus of sweetish nauseous taste ; no stool^ and sacral pain, such as he ordinariJv has if coDJitipated for some d.; at 9 p.in. pain became seated in r. hypochondrium^ with cold shuddering down back d tnat he could scarcely ect warm ; also internal coldness followed by heat and great thirst, which continued into n. ; with the chill urine a deeper red. On 4th d., ra., dryness and tickling in throat, with hacking ; this d, and tne following much irritation of r. nostril, soreness of nose, sneezing and lachrymadon, with some headache j stool large and thick j in c.^ headache and coryja, eructations of gas, flashes of heat over whole body, and thirst On 5th d., m.| nauseous taste, eructations even worse, tongue slimy i cold creeping along back* Up to 8th d. some soreness of nose.

The abdominal pains were sdways aggravated after eating j the sticking pains in i, side by deep inspiration. Every d, ne was sleepy and disinclined to work in m. after rising.

1. Dr. Geist took one drop of 3rd on e. of 16th and a more about 11 a.m. of 19th Dec. After 5 h., dull pain to r, of sternum on moving in bed. In m., pain below sternum on stooping ; numb sensation in 1, elbow-joint. This n^ and next feeling as if back teeth were too large, with some pain ; disappears on rising. On 3rd d. defaecation very difficult, though faeces were not hard. On 4th d., i h. after dose, crawling in r. nostril as before sneezing, must frequently blow thin mucus out of nose. On 5th and 6th d., while going against a north wmd, pressive toothache in r. back teeth, upper and under, with inclination to bore tongue into them and suck (which relieves) — lasting i h. ; also great urging and straining with soft stool at usual time. On 7th d. slight pressure in r. back teeth on entering warm room ; it is increased by lukewarm cocoa, relieved by cold water. During stool feeling as of j cracks inside anus ; in r. elbow-joint pain as from a blow. On Sth d., at breakfast, back teeth pain on chewing, so that only soft food can be eaten, a pressive pain remains for some time after ; towards noon it settles in root of 1. eye-tooth, g^m is indamed ; pain frequently ceases suddenly and commences in an instant in ar. molar; in cyctooth it is pressive and grumbling ; cold relieves. Sleep disturbed by it* great heat in cheeks i towards m, remission and sweat, chcek^s feci swollen. On 9th d. hypogastrium heavy as if pressed upon. {Ihid.)

2. Dr. Lin GEN took unknown quantity and reports : — Stitches over whole l. side af forehead externally, drawing into ear, upper jaw, and teeth of same side (e., imme* diately after taking drug) ; with great dryness in both nostrils, there collects in fauces much thick, white, frothy, tasteless mucus, which is easily expectorated without cough. {Ibid.)

3. Dr. Neidhaud experimented on three ladies with tincture,*

a^ Took 10 drops at 10 a.m. Felt extraordinary desire to exercise mental facuL ties; no other s^^mptoms save that for a lew d. she looked paler and more haggard.

i. Took 10 drops. In 5 m. oppression in forehead and over eyes; dizziness on moving about, lasting 3 h.; pricking in soles, with numbness ; pain in back.

f. Took 5 drops at 4 p.m. Dullaching pain over eyes and in centre of forehead, lasting with slight intermission until c. j frequent shooting pain through teeth on r. side ; slight aching from back of head down nape. Next d., at 10.30 a.m., took 10 drops. In 15 m. heaviness over ej^clids like a weight, followed by slight drowsiness (without pain) ; at 1 1 dull pain m forehead^ less severe pain than on previous d.^ increased by reading or writing. (Ihid^)

1. Dr. Wesselhoeft took a drops of linct. in water 4 or 5 d. in sticcessioUf and reports : Soon after taking dose moderate warmth in abdomen, squeamishness, and slight rising of nausea from stomach to throat ; then slight confusion in head j micturition more difficult } urging to pass even small quantities of urine ; this ceased after some days, but then returned and lasted a long time. (Ibid.)

2. Dr. Williamson took unknown quantity, and reports: — Pains in both temples, most severe in r., aggravated by winking, ^ — later pain extends over forehead, worse on 1, side j tingling pain behind 1. mastoid process 5 heat in 1. eyebrow ^ dryness at r, root of tongue j contractive pain in 1. hypochondrium, with movement of wind ; pain about navel 1 h. after dinner; rumblmg in transverse colon and sudden urgingt to stool j stools soft and painless ; pain in cervical region ; copious micturi-

• These details have been communicated by Dr. Neidhard himself. — Eds.

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tm ; ilinMiBg; Bi limn wad lEBiitida a* if k mm c^gujuatd ; paim m cheat a» thoogli food ttaaaaed lodg^ behiod maaam. (Rid,}

ID. Dr, ZuugtocL took lo drop of duct, icrenl divo. Alter todi dene at aoof», had for whole afremoos pais in tkrooA bckvw hrpuL, as ifccr swalkiwisg a Isfgr motitbful, or as if ^wolka ; psatns aebtoA at tiBet isto r. ear ; towmrdt e. ooUectioQ o>f mucus behiod thcmax ; same dL drawii^ ia r. spensoatic cofd ; a mj paolul and long drawn-out ctttck in Umtr rectani i patn&l twitciiiag on ioaer side ol L bed ; teirere pains like neuralgia from upper half <if r. cjc to foot of no«. On and d. dull paini in r, renal region, and reqr uncomfortable iecliiig of ftdnev in bladder with urging to urinate. (Ibid,)

1 1. Dr. Dubs, after eating onions, Icels frrcrisb as alter taking oaid, wotse in c.» with brat in face, tongue and mootb fEeling burnt and dr}r, intibont tbtnt, drinking only in small quantities ; therewith r^essness in all limb% so that he cannot keep them still ; next d. the teniae is coated. {IhiJ.)

%x, PaoLLius ace a Brunswick onion, and eicpenenced in 4 h. indescribable anxiety; walks about, and finally, full of apprcbensjon, thrown himself on bed, and soon gets up again ^ constant riolent pains on 1. side of abdomen, more in lower part, also in vesicat region f frequent severe urgency to urinate and burning passage of urine drop by drop ; violent thirst ; eiq>re9ikm of anxiety and doubt ; skin hot, especially in painful and tender places ; pulse somewhat accelerated, fuU, hardish. (Cajp^*t W^kiiucknft^ 1845, p. 835.)

Volume I — Appendix

Allium Gepa. — The following symptoms have been (by an accident of unic^ue occurrence) omitted, and ^should be supplied in their respective places %

I.— t. a.^ After 1 m,, throbbing behind r. ear j after 5 m. burning in r. upper lid externally^ and throbbing in 1 last molars ; after 5 — 6 m., squeezing pain in throat anteriorly in region of os hyoides aft. 7 m., posteriorly and inferiorly, r»; after 15 m., nausea j after 50 m., nausea coming up in back of throat ; after 50 m,, noisy discharge of fottid flatus ; after 70 m, pain in 1. side of vertex; after i h.> pain in I. ankle 'joint ^ confusion in occiput^ £rst on both sides and towards upper part, pn»sing sideways, then behind cars in whole occiput {sic).

I. — 1. b. I St d., frequent difficult emission of inodorous flatus, e. j violent throbbing pain in 1. big toe, in knuckle of metatarsal joint, e. 8th, 9th, loth d., on waking, m,, erection with painful tcnftion, without sexual desire. No time mentioned : Flickering and dazzling before eyes, everything danced before him, head full and heavy as if bound up, whole head became hot and h:lt swollen and heavy tn vertex, with great weariness so that she must lie down (after cutting onions). Burning taste mostly in palate. Horrible sickne:ijs tn stomach with very little eructation which relieved. Headache on both sides of occiput, later only on r., later only on a large round spots in ** love of approbation /"* still later a general and humming numb feeling. Heat and heaviness in head from forenoon till e, (after eating onions).

I, — 3. b. Dull feeling in head, gradually increasing to headache, extending from forehead to vertex ; frequent painless discharge of flatuii.

I. — 3* c. " Feeling in head as if there were not room enough, and as if everything would come out at forehead."

1. — 4. ind d., drawing pains in l.side of throat, better in cold air. 3rd d., tongue covered with dirty ftir, especially behind, m* ; dry red hands, as though he had been in the cold,

2. — S' ^^^^ ^''j jprcssivc pain in occiput, with numb feeling in elbow.joint.

I.— 6. Agreeable warm feeling in urethra 5 urine frothy but clear.

I. — 9.t Heat down oesophagus to stomach ; feeling of^diarrhcea, soft stoul

L — 10. ind d.j pain in I. iliac region.

Volume II — Appendix

Allium Cepa.-P. 216, 1. 15, for " Prollius " read "A man, æt. 50." Prollius was the observing physician.