Spigelia Marilandica
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Pink-root. Worm-grass. N. O. Loganiaceæ. Tincture of root.
Clinical
Mania / Strabismus (r.)
Characteristics
The symptoms of Spi. m. are mainly from overdosing. A state of mania was induced in a boy from large and frequent doses of a decoction of the root. Strabismus of right eye was noted in one case.
1. Mind
Suddenly affected with complete mental derangement, exactly like that of Stram., countenance distorted, running and skipping, fits of laughing and crying, pupils greatly dilated, talk wild and incoherent, (lasted 24h.).
2. Head
Vertigo.
3. Eyes
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression. Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes. Strabismus of r. eye. Pain in and about the eyes. Sensation of stiffness of eyelids. Pupils dilated.
6. Face
Much swelling of face and about eyes. Face flushed.
8. Mouth
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
19. Heart
Pulse: accelerated; irregular.
24. Generalities
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
26. Sleep
Drowsiness.
27. Fever
Skin hot and dry.