General Action
Like its nearest relative, cimicifuga, produces tearing rheumatoid pains, which, associated with its decided gastric derangement (sour vomiting etc. ) have led to its use in rheumatic gout, particularly of the finger joints. (Imperfectly known.).
Dr. Timothy Field Allen, M.D. ( 1837 - 1902)
Born in 1837in Westminster, Vermont. . He was an orthodox doctor who converted to homeopathy
Dr. Allen compiled the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica over the course of 10 years.
In 1881 Allen published A Critical Revision of the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica.