Spigelia Marilandica. Pink-root. Worm-grass. *N.O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of root.
Clinical
Mania. Strabismus (right).
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.
SYMPTOMS.
Mind
Suddenly affected with complete mental derangement, exactly like that of *Stramonium, countenance distorted, running and skipping, fits of laughing and crying, pupils greatly dilated, talk wild and incoherent, (lasted 24H.).
Head
Vertigo.
Eyes
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression. -Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes.- Strabismus of right eye.- Pain in and about the eyes.- Sensation of stiffness of eyelids.-Pupils dilated.
Face
Much swelling of face and about eyes.- Face flushed.
Mouth
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
Heart
Pulse: accelerated, irregular.
Generalities
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
Sleep
Drowsiness.
Fever
Skin hot and dry.