Imperatoria
Peucedanum ostruthium (syn. Imperatoria ostruthium) · Plant · Apiaceae
Imperatoria presents with a drying-out picture: diminished mucous secretions in both the intestines and respiratory passages. There is general excitement and a warm sensation spreading from the stomach outward.
Key symptoms
- Diminished secretion of mucus in intestines and air passages
- General excitement of the mind
- Active orgasm and confusion of the head
- Feeling of warmth starting in stomach, extending over whole body
- Itching and burning in the skin
- General perspiration
Peucedanum ostruthium, Koch. I. ostruthium, Linn. N. O. Umbelliferæ. Tincture or infusion of root.
Clinical
Skin, affections of. Stomach, affections of.
Characteristics
Imperatoria, like Athamanta, belongs to the genus Peucedanum. Kleemann observed the effects of the infusion of the root, a teaspoonful every two hours. Only a few symptoms were noted, but they were peculiar. "Diminished secretion of mucus in intestines and air passages" is noteworthy.
Relations
Compare: Atham. and Umbelliferæ.
1. Mind
General excitement.
2. Head
Active orgasm and confusion of the head.
11. Stomach
Feeling of warmth, starting in stomach and extending over whole body.
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