Tannicum acidum
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Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Digallic acid, C14H10O9.
Preparation , Triturations.
Authorities.
1 , M. Cavarra, Bul. Therap., March, 1837 (Boston Med. and Surg. Journ., vol. 17, 1837, p. 204), took three pills, each containing 2 1/2 grains, for three successive days; two other healthy persons took same with similar results; 2 , Wien. Med. Woch., 1865 (Monart. Blatt., 13, p. 16), effects of large doses; 3 , same, a woman, æt. twenty-seven years, took a large quantity for diarrhœa.
MOUTH
STOMACH
- Loss of appetite, 3.
- Thirst, 3.
- Vomiting, 2.
- Obstinate vomiting of bilious substances, 3.
- Symptoms of ileus and vomiting, 3.
- Indigestion, 2.
- Painful sensation in the epigastric region and abdomen, 2. [10.]
- Violent pressure in the stomach, 3.
ABDOMEN
- The intestines could be felt like cylindrical enlargements through the walls of the abdomen; over these parts percussion was sometimes dull, 3.
- Distension of the abdomen, 2.
- Abdomen sensitive to pressure but not distended, 3.
- Pains in the abdomen, 2.
- Symptoms of ileus, 2.
- Colic, 2.
STOOL
- Purulent and bloody discharge from the bowels, 2.
- Obstinate constipation, 2.
- Obstinate constipation for eight days, 3. [20.]
- An obstinate attack of constipation, which lasted for eight days, and was only dissipated on the ninth by 2 drops of Croton oil, 1.
URINARY ORGANS
- Urine scanty, dark-colored, 3.
RESPIRATORY ORGANS
- Respiration 36, 3.
HEART AND PULSE
GENERALITIES
- Weakness, 2.
FEVER
- Fever, 3.