Mitchella repens, Partridge-beans. *N. O. Rubiaceae. Tincture of whole plant.
Clinical
Bladder, irritation of. Dysmenorrhoea. Dysuria. Kidneys, pain in. Metritis.
Characteristics
*Mitchella is a small trailing evergreen bearing a scarlet bean, and is common throughout the United States. It belongs to the same order as *China, *Coffea, and *Ipecac., and shows its affinity with these in its power over haemorrhages. Indian women drink a decoction of it before confinements to make labor safe and easy. Eclectics use a concentrated decoction as an application to sore nipple. ***T. C. Duncan, in his proving, induced pains and burning in the kidneys, and ***H. P. Hale, who observed the effect on a woman, has recorded some characteristic symptoms in the urinary and uterine sphere. A leading indication is congestion of the uterus with bladder irritation as a concomitant.
Relations
*Compare: In congested cervix associated with irritation of neck of bladder, Sepia (Mitch has no *general resemblance to Sepia), Eu. pu. (vesical irritation in women), Hydrocotyle. has in addition heat and itching in vagina), Apis, Vespa (Vesp., has ulcer round os), Caulophyllum, Chim., Actea r., Helonias, Pulsatilla, Senec., Uva ursi.
SYMPTOMS.
Mind
Depression, followed by buoyant spirits. Inability to concentrate mind.
Head
Severe frontal headache on waking. Burning in vertex. Throbbing in occiput. Scalp sensitive to touch.
Eyes
Eyes dull and heavy.
Ears
Burning in left pinna. Dull aching in right ear.
Mouth
Burning and prickling on tongue.
Throat
Swallowing difficult, tonsils enlarged, especially left, painless. Fauces dry. Pharynx feels constricted, impeding swallowing. Some enlargement of left submaxillary gland.
Stomach
Appetite impaired. Eructations, acid. Burning in stomach extending whole length of oesophagus.
Abdomen
Rumbling. Whole alimentary tract feels cold, transverse colon tender to pressure. Distension with flatus. Griping.
Stool & Anus
Urging, thin stools. Constipation, feces small, difficult, tenesmus.
Stool and Anus
Urging, thin stools. Constipation, feces small, difficult, tenesmus.
Urinary Organs
Heat n kidneys, dull pain in. Uneasiness in neck of bladder, urging to urinate, burning, 11 a.m. Urethra (female) and neck of bladder swollen and irritated. Increased quantity of urine, 1040, acid. Urine high-coloured, white sediment. Catarrh of bladder, especially in women. Dysuria accompanying uterine complaints.
Male Sexual Organs
Pain, drawing in right, testicle, 1 p.m.
Female Sexual Organs
Uterus irritated, severe pain in it, cervix engorged, dark red, swollen. Engorged uterus, haemorrhage, bright, with dysuria. Amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, menses delayed. Slow, feeble, ineffective labour pains. False pains in last mouth of pregnancy.
Respiratory Organs
Much mucus in bronchi. Dry, backing cough in morning. Breathing difficult 11 a.m.
Heart
At heart: burning pains, uneasy feeling as if its action was being interfered with. Beats irregular.
Neck and Back
Aching pains running down back. Dull pain: between shoulders, in kidney region.
Limbs
All muscles feel sore. Lassitude.
Upper Limbs
Aching and burning sensation in right upper limbs.
Lower Limbs
Walk unsteady, inclines to fall to right Aching in lower limbs, in knee-joint.
Sleep
Yawning, drowsy. Woke in a fright, frightful dreams.
Fever
Chill over whole body with flushes of heat, very sensitive to cold air.
