Fraxinus Americana
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
White Ash. N. O. Oleaceæ. Tincture of the bark.
Clinical
Uterus, affections of; prolapse of / Uterus, tumours of
Characteristics
Fraxinus has had a fragmentary proving, but the chief clinical authority for its use is Dr. Burnett, who regards it as a uterine tonic in all heavy states of the uterus with prolapse, bearing-down, and relaxed ligaments. He calls it "the medicinal pessary." I have repeatedly verified his indications. It is an organ-remedy of the first rank. It is also indicated in uterine tumours, especially fibroids, with bearing-down sensations.
Relations
Compare: Sepia, Lil. t., Nat. hyperchlor., Secale, Hydrast.
2. Head
Headache with vertigo followed by fever. Throbbing pain in back of head and neck.
6. Face
Fever sores on lips.
13. Stool
Bowels constipated.
14. Urinary Organs
Urine scanty and brown.
16. Female Sexual Organs
Uterine prolapse. (Bearing-down pains. Painfulness and heaviness of uterus. Fibroid tumours.)
21. Limbs
Cramp in feet after midnight, lasting three nights after the fever.
26. Sleep
Wakefulness first part of night; last part dreamed that two rough men came into the house; in putting them out I was cut with a knife; I called for police, and that awoke me; I was breathing quick, with a fearful feeling.
27. Fever
Cold creeping and hot flushes. Fever two days after the medicine was stopped.