Salicinum
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Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Salicin. C 13 H 18 O 7 . Trituration and Solution.
Clinical
Deafness / Influenza / Ménière's disease / Tinnitus
Characteristics
Saln. is an active principle (glucoside?) obtained from different species of Willow. It has been used largely in the treatment of rheumatism in ordinary practice. It has had some fragmentary provings, and Ringer experimented with it on three boys. The characteristics of the Salicylic acid compounds were prominent . giddiness, confusion of the head, flickering before the eyes, and tinnitus. The stomach was disordered, vomiting occurred. There was also great instability of temperature. Chilliness, high temperature, and low temperature were induced. Saln. has been commended in influenza by Stephen Mackenzie as less irritating than the Salicylates and more effective.
1. Mind
Dulness, does not seem to understand questions. Dulness and heaviness.
2. Head
Giddiness. Confusion of the head. Headache.
3. Eyes
Flickering; fog and sparks before eyes. Slight congestion of conjunctiva.
4. Ears
Tingling in r. ear. Persistent ringing in ears. Deafness.
6. Face
Face flushed; and dull. Slight tremor of lips on speaking.
11. Stomach
Vomited twice.
14. Urinary Organs
Salicin. is excreted in the urine in the form of Salicylic hydride, which sinks to the bottom of the urine as a fine crystalline cloud.
17. Respiratory Organs
Thick, husky voice. Breathing rather laboured.
22. Upper Limbs
Slight spasmodic movements of upper limbs. Trembling of hands when held out.
23. Lower Limbs
Slight jerks of lower limbs when they are raised from the bed.
24. Generalities
Muscular twitches. Much irritability of the muscles on percussion. Muscular weakness; grasping power diminished.
27. Fever
Malaise and chilliness evening; returned 10 a.m. next day with headache, fugitive pains and fever (101° F.). Lowered temperature. Temperature rises from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and falls from 4 p.m. to midnight.