absinthium

[Farbod Rahnama]

Dear list
Here is what i found about absinthium:

1. What is the most important clinical feature of
Absinthium?

Halbert regards absinthium as of special service in case of minor epilepsy,where consciousness is not entirely lost.Tremor of tongue ,of heart.

2. Which symptom usually preceeds the convulsive
attacks of Absinthium?
Nervous tremors.
3. Describe the components of convulsive picture of
Absinthium.

muscular tremor,tonic and clonic spasms,foaming at the mouth,involuntary dification and discharge of semen,together with hallucinations and delirium,the brain and spinal cord being in a state of congestion,especially in the region of medulla oblongata.excited opisthotonos;grinding teeth;followed by stupor.

4. What is the relationship of Absinthium with
alcohol?

Farington :absinthium ,another form of wormwood,is of interest to you not only as a medicine but also because you will meet with the case of its abuse in those who indulge in it , as a drink.
Cowperthwaite: its action is similar to that of alcohol,its chronic effect being much more serious in their character.

5. How is memory deranged in an Absinthium patient?

forgets what has recently happened.

6. Describe the paranoid nature of Absinthium.

Dread of assassinations.

7. What kinds of dream is common in Absinthium?

I dont know the dreams.but he has frightfull visions and terrifying hallucinations.

8. Mention for of the mental features of Absinthium.
insane, idiotic ,brutal.dread of assassination.stupor alternating with dangerous violence.insensible with convulsions.

9. What is the peculiar feature of Absinthium vertigo?

vertgo on rising with a tendency to fall backward.

10. Describe five important symptoms of Absinthium in
face.

1-foolish look
2-rush of blood to face
3-makes grimaces
4-spasmodic facial twitching
5-blue face

11. What are the two important "Sensation as if"s of
Absinthium in tongue?

1-sensation as if paralyzed
2-sensation as if swollen and large

12. How does an Absinthium patient feel his stomach?

stomach feels cold and oppressed,uncomfortable,irritated feeling of stomach.

13. How is the odour of Absinthium urine?

Like horses urine.

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

Spermatorrhoea,with relaxed,enfeebled parts.
Best
Farbod Rahnama ,MD.
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