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Agrostemma Githago

Agrostemma Githago
Agro.PlantRarePsoricAllen only

Exclusively Documented in Allen

This remedy is documented exclusively in Allen's Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica. It does not appear in other classical references in this encyclopedia.

🎯 It acts primarily as a gastrointestinal and nervous irritant, causing intense burning sensations and impaired motor control.
About: Agrostemma githago, known as Corn Cockle, is a plant-based remedy primarily noted for its toxic effects on the digestive tract and nervous system. It is characterized by severe burning sensations throughout the alimentary canal and significant impairment of physical coordination.
👤 Constitution
The remedy is indicated for individuals experiencing acute inflammatory states of the digestive tract accompanied by neurological symptoms like vertigo or impaired locomotion.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Intense burning sensation from the stomach along the esophagus to the throat and chest.
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Impaired locomotion and difficulty remaining in an erect position.
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Sensation of heat and burning rising into the vertex from the left lower jaw.
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Vomiting of sour and bitter substances.
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Burning in the bowels and rectum associated with constipation or diarrhea.
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Knife-like pains in the stomach.
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Mouth feels dry and hot with a red margin on the palate.
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Pulse is small and rapid initially, later becoming tense, hard, and slower.
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Vertigo and headache.
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Severe cases may progress to coma.
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🩺 Systems & Indications
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🧠Mind
Consider when there is a progression toward coma or extreme mental distress described as feeling crazy.
Coma, in some cases.
📚 Sources & References
Allen's EncyclopediaBoericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryPhatak's Concise MM

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