Iris florentina
Iris germanica var. florentina (orris) · Plant · Iridaceae
Iris florentina has been observed mainly from toxic effects of powdered orris-root applied to the hair in young girls. The symptoms are violent, including complete right-sided hemiplegia and prolonged convulsive delirium.
Key symptoms
- Complete paralysis of the right side
- Delirium and convulsions lasting three months
- Giddiness and violent headache on awaking in the morning
- Pain and heat in throat as after cantharides
- Difficult urination
Worse (aggravation)
- Morning on awaking (headache and giddiness)
White flag. Orris-root. N. O. Iridaceæ. Tincture of fresh rhizome.
Clinical
Convulsions. Delirium. Diarrhœa. Headache. Hemiplegia (r.).
Characteristics
Powdered orris-root has been used as an application to the hair, and in some young girls has produced violent symptoms. Headache and giddiness occurred on waking in the morning. Complete paralysis of right side. In one case convulsions and delirium, from which complete recovery did not take place for three months. It gives an odour of violets to the breath, and communicates to vinegar a flavour of raspberries, hence is used in manufacture of Raspberry Vinegar.
Relations
Compare: Verat., Sabad., Iris v.
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