artemisia vulgaris

Materia Medica

Has some reputation as a remedy for epileptic conditions, and convulsive diseases of childhood and girls at puberty. Locally and internally is injurious to eyes. Petit mal. Epilepsy without aura; after fright and other violent emotions and after masturbation. Several convulsions close together. Somnambulism. Gets up at night and works, remembers nothing in the morning (Kali phos).

Head: Drawn back by spasmodic twitchings. Mouth drawn to left. Congestion of brain.

Eyes: Colored light produces dizziness. Pain and blurring of vision; better; rubbing; worse, using eyes.

Female: Profuse menses. Violent uterine contractions. Spasms during menses.

Fever: Profuse sweat, smelling like garlic.

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Absinth; Cina; Cicuta