Aristolochia milhomens
Plant · Aristolochiaceae
Aristolochia Milhomens is indicated in patients with lancinating and pricking pains throughout the body, particularly in the heart region and tendons. The remedy is associated with vascular extravasation, diabetic tendencies, and digestive disturbance with burning sensations.
Key symptoms
- Lancinating and pricking pains in various parts of the body
- Lancinating pain at apex of heart that stops breathing
- Cramp-like pains in left tendo Achillis
- Large irregular patches of extravasated blood on legs
- Great thirst and bitter mouth with frequent urination
- Anorexia with colic followed by diarrhoeic stool
- Burning at anus; disturbed rest and disgusting dreams
Brazilian Snake Root
Stitching pains in various parts. Pain in heels, burning in anus and frequent irritation. Flatulence in stomach and abdomen. Pain in back and extremities. Stiffness of legs. Pain in tendo-Achillis. Itching and swelling around the malleoli.
Relationship
Compare: Aristolochia Serpentaria-Virginia Snake Root--(Symptoms of intestinal tract; colliquative diarrhœa, meteorism. Flatulent dyspepsia. Brain congestion. Distention and cutting pains in abdomen. Symptoms like those of Poison-Oak).
Dose
Lower potencies.
A. cymbifera. A. glandifera. Brazilian Snake-root. N. O. Aristolochiaceæ. Tincture of the flowers.
Clinical
Diabetes. Extravasations. Heart, pain in. Tendo Achillis, pain in.
Characteristics
This medicine was proved by Mure. I do not know of any clinical verifications. Prominent among the symptoms are: Lancinating and pricking pains in various parts. Lancinating pain at apex of heart stopping breath. Excoriations of lips and gums. Cramp-like pains in left tendo Achillis. "The whole leg is covered with large irregular patches formed by extravasated blood." The mouth is pasty in the morning. Anorexia. Colic followed by diarrhœic stool. Burning at anus. Disturbed rest. Disgusting dreams. Head burning hot. Great thirst and bitter mouth; makes water more frequently than usual.
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