Common names, Buckthorn; (G.), Wegdorn; (F.), Nerprun, Bourguepine.
Introduction
Rhamnus Catharticus, Linn. Natural order, Rhamnacae. Preparation, Tincture or fluid extract of the ripe berries.
Eye
Eyes glistening and injected.
Face
Trembling of the lips. Symptoms of commencing trismus.
Mouth
Coated tongue. Extremely bitter taste.
Throat
Scraping in the throat.
Stomach
Complete loss of appetite.
Abdomen
Violent rumbling and griping, especially cutting pains in the ileo-coecal region and in the transverse colon. The abdomen became hard and distended. Abdomen tympanitic. Colic.
Stool
Diarrhoea. Liquid stools.
Urinary Organs
Urine highly colored.
Respiratory Organs
Respiration short and anxious.
Pulse
Pulse variable.
Extremities
Weakness and prostration in all the limb.
Generalities
The boy was unable to rise, could not walk; he seemed to endeavor to press the head against the wall of the room.
Fever
Violent chilliness. Skin at one time warm, at another cold.