The intoxication produced by Kava is of a silent and drowsy character with incoherent dreams, loss of muscular power.

Urinary and skin symptoms have been verified. Marked modality. Arthritis deformans . Colic with flatulence.

Mind

Very sensitive. Exaltation of mind. Amelioration of pains for a time by diverting attention . Restless desire to change position.

Urine

Increased. Burning during micturition, gonorrhœa, and gleet. Cystitis. Chordee .

Skin

Scaly. Fall of scales leaves white spots , which often ulcerate. Leprosy . Ichthyosis.

Extremities

Pain in right arm. Hands feel paralyzed. Pain in thumb-joint.

Relationship

Compare: Chaulmoogra -Taraktogenos--(The oil and its derivatives are to a certain extent effective in the treatment of leprosy , especially in early cases).

Bixa orellana

, a South American plant related to Chaulmoogra, recommended for leprosy, eczema and elephantiasis.

Modalities

Better , by turning mind to another topic; changing position.

Dose

Tincture, and lower potencies.

PIPER METHYSTICUM