Aletris Farinosa
by C.M. Boger — General Analysis
- STRETCHING, bending, backward, Amel.
by C.M. Boger — General Analysis
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Aletris Farinosa appears in 6 of the 13 classic books on Similia. Each was written to do a different job — here is what each adds on this remedy, with the opening of its entry.
“Aletris farinosa, L. Nat. order , Hæmadoraceæ. Common names , Colic root, Star grass. Preparation , Tincture from the root. Authority. Hale (New Remedies, from the Eclectics). Excessive nausea, with giddiness, followed by vomiting and purging. Colic in the hypogastrium. Pressure in the uterine region. Premature and…”
“Stargrass An anæmic, relaxed condition, especially of the female organism, is portrayed by this remedy. The patient is tired all the time , and suffers from prolapsus, leucorrhœa, rectal distress, etc. Marked anæmia. Chlorotic girls and pregnant women. Power and energy weakened. Confused feelings. Cannot concentrate…”
“Female organs (R). Blood. Loss of fluids. Passing flatus. Bending backward. Debility. Always tired. Heaviness of parts. Uterine reflexes. Hæmorrhage. Anæmia. .................... Frothy saliva. Abdominal colic. Terrible pain during stool. Constipation. Early, profuse menses. Tendency to abortion. Related: Chin. Helo…”
“Star Grass Blazing Grass. Colic Root. Unicorn Root. (United States.) N. O. Hæmodoraceæ. Tincture of root. Abortion / Anæmia / Colic / Constipation / Convulsions / Debility / Dysmenorrhœa / Dysuria / Endometritis / Fever / Hæmorrhoids / Hysteric colic / Indigestion / Leucorrhœa / Menorrhagia / Myalgia / Pregnancy…”
“Star Grass. Hæmadoraceæ. The most bitter plant ; much more so than Aloes, Gentian or Quassia. (-BIGELOW.) Weariness of body and mind. Vertigo, sleepiness, vomiting and purging ; even stupefaction. Dizzy when stooping. Eyes feel sore and look dim. Spits a good deal and raises froth. Want of appetite with weakness. Want…”
Kent's Repertory lists Aletris Farinosa in 55 rubrics. These are the ones where it carries the highest grade — the symptoms Kent treated as most characteristic. Most of them sit in FEMALE GENITALIA (30), STOMACH (6), GENERALITIES (3), ABDOMEN (2), BLADDER (2).