Euphorbia lathyris
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical 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Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Caper Spurge. N. O. Euphorbiaceæ. The symptoms are the effects of poisoning by seeds. A tincture of the whole plant is made.
Clinical
Cholera / Diarrhœa / Dysentery
Characteristics
The chief symptoms of E. lath. are: Retching and vomiting and bloody stools with brilliant eyes, flushed face; the abdomen is drawn inward. The whole body is stiff and icy cold. Uneasiness.
3. Eyes
Brilliant eyes. Staring look. Pupils dilated with wide-open eyes.
6. Face
Deadly pale. Glowing hot cheeks.
11. Stomach
Retching and vomiting. Sudden violent vomiting with bloody stools.
12. Abdomen
Abdomen drawn inward.
13. Stools
Copious, frequent; violent purgation. Bloody stools.
19. Heart
Pulse small, irregular.
27. Fever
Pallor and coldness of surface. Skin burning hot; glowing hot cheeks.