Kali Oxalicum
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Kali oxalas. Potassium Bioxalale. Salts of Sorrel. KHC 2 O 4 , 2 H 2 O. Trituration. Solution.
Clinical
Convulsions / Cramps / Eyes, inflamed / Lumbago / Vomiting
Characteristics
Only cases of poisoning have been observed with this salt. The main symptoms are those of violent irritation . convulsions, violent and continuous vomiting, cramps, severe pain in the back, coldness, and collapse. One patient became insane. A peculiar symptom was throbbing in the head with great thirst. There were severe pains in the back recalling the action of Oxalic acid, with which (and with Rumex acet.) this remedy must be compared.
1. Mind
Became insane. Extreme depression.
2. Head
Swimming in head; heaviness; throbbing pain and great thirst.
3. Eyes
Great soreness of eyes with dim vision. Conjunctivæ injected; pupils dilated.
6. Face
Countenance flushed. Face pale, anxious-looking, and covered with a cold sweat. Face and lips pate, with continual rigors over whole body.
8. Mouth
Tongue and fauces red and irritable. Very strong acid taste of poison lasting two days.;
9. Throat
Scalding sensation in throat and stomach.
11. Stomach
Great thirst and throbbing pain in head. Vomiting and faintness. Vomiting, continuing at intervals of ten minutes to an hour for nearly a week. It had scarcely reached the stomach when she was seized with excruciating pain, followed by violent convulsions and death within tell minutes. Very severe burning pain in stomach and bowels.
12. Abdomen
Violent pains in abdomen and convulsions. Scalding sensation extended over abdomen, with tenderness on tolerably firm pressure.
14. Urinary Organs
Micturition accompanied by a sensation of scalding.
20. Back
Pain in back. Severe lumbar pain.
22. Upper Limbs
Spasmodic contractions in hands. Nails and fingers blue as in cholera.
23. Lower Limbs
Great weakness in lower limbs. Cramps in legs.
24. Generalities
Convulsions and violent pains in abdomen. Great muscular weakness. Falls and utters loud cries. Tendency to faint. Lying on the floor quite faint.
27. Fever
Skin cold and clammy. Sensations of coldness, succeeded by burning heat in chest and stomach, and general muscular weakness. Continued rigors affecting whole body.