Asa fœtida (Assafœtida)

Mind and Disposition

Hysterical restlessness and anxiety.

Head

The pains in the head cease, or change from touch.

Eyes

Sensation of dryness in the eyes.

Ears

Hardness of hearing, with discharge of pus from the oars.

Nose

Ozæna, discharge of very offensive matter from the nose.

Face

Sensation of numbness in the bones of the face.

Mouth and Throat

Sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat.

Sensation of a ball rising in the throat.

Abdomen

Pulsation in the pit of the stomach.

Sensation of fulness in the stomach.

Stool and Anus

Diarrhœa, very offensive, with pain in the abdomen and discharge of fetid flatus.

Urine

Urine brown, and of pungent smell.

Spasm in the bladder during and after urination.

Respiratory Organs

Spasmodic dyspnœa, as if the lungs could not be sufficiently expanded.

Stitches in the chat from within outwards.

Extremities

Twitching of the muscles of the arms and legs.

Ulcer on the tibia.

Swelling and caries of the bones of the feet.

Stitches and pulsation in the big toe.

Generalities

Sense of rigor.

Body heavy and bloated.

Hysterical attacks.

Twitching and jerking in the muscles.

Dull stitches (periodically) from within outwards, changed or relieved is touch.

Pains in the inside of the joints and limbs.

St. Vitus' dance.

Sleep

Much against his habit, he is much inclined to sleep.

Fever

Pulse small, rapid, and unequal.

Heat in the face after dinner, with anxiety or drowsiness, without thirst.

Skin

Ulcers, very painful to contact, especially in the circumference, gangrenous.

Inflammation and caries of the bones, with thin, fetid pus.

Conditions

Bad effects, from the abuse of mercury, especially in syphilis.

Moot pains are accompanied by numbness in the affected parts.

Many symptoms appear while sitting, and are relieved in the open air.