Boletus luridus
by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
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).