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Absinthium Questions.

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2001 10:28 pm
by Jane Withey
1. What is the most important clinical feature of Absinthium?

The giddiness and epileptiform attacks are the most important of the
symptoms.

2. Which symptom usually preceeds the convulsive attacks of Absinthium?

The convulsions of Absinth. are preceded by trembling; the patient makes
grimaces; bites tongue; foams.

3. Describe the components of convulsive picture of Absinthium.

The components of convulsive picture of Absinth are Nervous tremors,
Sudden and severe giddiness, delirium with hallucinations and loss of
consciousness. Nevous excitement and sleeplessness.
Cerebral irritation,hysterical and infantile spasms.

4. What is the relationship of Absinthium with alcohol?

The epilepsy develops itself in a relatively short time, the reverse of
which is true of the effects of Alcohol. The
epilepsy of Absinthe differs again from the epilepsy of Alcohol in its
character. While the epilepsy of Alcohol becomes analogous to true epilepsy
only at a very advanced stage of the disease, that of Absinthe assumes at
once and completely all the characteristics of that disease.
5. How is memory deranged in an Absinthium patient?
After recovery he has no recollection of taking the
poison, nor of the cause of his doing so. Forgets what has
recently happened.

6. Describe the paranoid nature of Absinthium.

Terrifying hallucinations of persons pursuing him,
he sees all kinds of animals, cats and rats of all colors, grotesque
animals, fancies that he is pursued by soldiers, etc.. Hallucinations of
vision
and of hearing, that he is pursued by imaginary enemies; hallucinations of
various kinds, of naked women, etc. Visions of animals, Fear of
assassination,

7. What kinds of dream is common in Absinthium?
Those who take absinthe are liable to hysterical
manifestations. There is exhilaration followed by horrible delirium

8. Mention for of the mental features of Absinthium.

1. After recovery has no recollection of taking the
poison, nor of the cause of his doing so.
2. Forgets what has recently happened.
3. Insane; idiotic; brutal andIdiotic manner,
4. Doesn't care whether she dies or not.
5. Wants nothing to do with anybody.
6. Frightful visions and terrifying hallucinations
7. Stupor alternating with dangerous violence.
8. Insensible with the convulsions.
9. What is the peculiar feature of Absinthium vertigo?

The peculiar feature of Absinthium vertigo is
Vertigo, with tendency to fall backward.

10. Describe five important symptoms of Absinthium in face.

1. Foolish look.
2. Rush of blood to the face
3. Makes grimaces.
4. Foams at the mouth
5. Pallor of the face

11. What are the two important "Sensation as if"s of Absinthium in tongue?
l. As if tongue thick; can't talk distinctly
2 As if tongue (and larynx) are paralyzed,
12. How does an Absinthium patient feel his stomach?
Nausea; retching; eructation. Bloated around waist
and abdomen. Wind colic. Loss of appetite; loathing of food. Food
lies heavy.Stomach feels cold and
oppressed. Nausea, apparently in region of gall bladder.
Uncomfortable,
irritated feeling of stomach.

13. How is the odour of Absinthium urine?

Very strong odor, a strong horse-like smell.

14. How is the function of male organ deranged in Absinthium?

Spermatorrhea, with relaxed, enfeebled parts

Re: Absinthium Questions.

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2001 10:53 pm
by Jane Withey
And what can you say about the indication of
Absinthium in alcohol abuse?

I'm not sure I understand this question. Could you elaborate?
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Re: Absinthium Questions.

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2001 11:17 pm
by Jane Withey
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Questions.
Dear Jane,

Absinthium is also indicated in ill-effects following
alcohol abuse when the nervous picture of Absinthium
appears.

Any comments?

Ardavan,
Are you saying that for delirium tremors etc. in alcholics that Homeopathic Absinthium could be given and the drugs allopathic drs. give avoided? Or am I on the wrong track.

Tell me more.

Jane
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Re: Absinthium Questions.

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2001 11:41 pm
by Ardavan Shahrdar
Dear Jane and all the members,

And what can you say about the indication of
Absinthium in alcohol abuse?

Best,

Ardavan

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Re: Absinthium Questions.

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2001 12:04 am
by Ardavan Shahrdar
Dear Jane,

Absinthium is also indicated in ill-effects following
alcohol abuse when the nervous picture of Absinthium
appears.

Any comments?

Thanks for your nice work on quizzes.

Best,

Ardavan
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