Boletus Luridus

B. luridus, Fries. (B. nigrescens, Pall., etc.)

Nat. order , Fungi.

Common names , German, Hexenpilz, Feuerpilz, etc.; French Fauxceps, or Oignon de loup.

Preparation , Triturations.

Authority.

Delle Chiaje, Tossicologia, p. 143 (from Boudier, by Husemann, p. 158), effects of eating the roasted fungi.

• Delirium, followed by death (fourth day).
• Headache.
• Sunken features (second day).
• A violet color of the nose and lips (third day).
• Intense thirst.
• Violent pain in the epigastrium (after two hours).
• Meteorismus (third day).
• Exceedingly fetid stool (third day).
• Pulse small, irregular (second day).
• Subsultus tendinum (fourth day).
• Urticaria tuberosa (speedily followed by death), (third day).
• Cold sweat (second day).