Smilacinum

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Proving Symptoms of homeopathy medicine Smilacinum, described by Richard Hughes in his book, A Cyclopedia of Drug Pathogenesis, published in 1895….

Introduction

A white crystalline principle found in S.(chemical formula unsettled).

Provings

1. PALOTTA took 2 gr.without effect, but found 6 gr.to occasion gastric uneasiness and slowing of pulse; from 8 gr. he had nausea and constriction of throat; 10 gr. further produced sense of general debility, and, after 1/2 h., perspiration; 13 gr. gave rise to moderate vomiting of a bitter liquid, with irritation and constriction of throat, faintness, and general exhaustion. (Journ. de Pharm., x, 543.)

2. BOECKER found that Sm. is neither diuretic nor diaphoretic; and similarly negative results were obtained by him from the root itself. (Journ. f. Pharmacodynamik, ii, 30.)

3. CULLERIER gave Sm. to 9 syphilitic patents. In doses of 6 gr. the stomach readily supported it, but 9 gr. caused weight at stomach and nausea. (Journ. de Chim. Medorrhinum, 2 nd ser., I, 45; from Pereira.).

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Richard Hughes
Dr. Richard Hughes (1836-1902) was born in London, England. He received the title of M.R.C.S. (Eng.), in 1857 and L.R.C.P. (Edin.) in 1860. The title of M.D. was conferred upon him by the American College a few years later.

Hughes was a great writer and a scholar. He actively cooperated with Dr. T.F. Allen to compile his 'Encyclopedia' and rendered immeasurable aid to Dr. Dudgeon in translating Hahnemann's 'Materia Medica Pura' into English. In 1889 he was appointed an Editor of the 'British Homoeopathic Journal' and continued in that capacity until his demise. In 1876, Dr. Hughes was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Organization of the International Congress of Homoeopathy Physicians in Philadelphia. He also presided over the International Congress in London.