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ASTRAGALUS MOLLISSIMUS

ASTRAGALUS MOLLISSIMUS
astra-moPlantRarePsoric✨ Exclusively from Boericke

Exclusively Documented in Boericke

This remedy is documented exclusively in Boericke's Materia Medica. It does not appear in other classical references like Hering's Guiding Symptoms.

🎯 It acts as a neurotoxic agent causing symptoms of intoxication, hallucinations, paralysis, and severe emaciation.
About: Astragalus mollissimus is a toxic plant known as 'loco-weed' that induces states resembling alcohol or morphine intoxication. It is primarily indicated for conditions involving loss of muscular coordination, paralysis, and severe physical wasting. It is a niche remedy used when symptoms mimic the progressive neurological and physical decline caused by the plant's toxicity.
👤 Constitution
Typically associated with states of physical emaciation, sunken features, and neurological impairment characterized by uncoordinated movement and paralysis.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Hallucinations and mania with defective eyesight.
Boericke
Loss of muscular coordination.
Boericke
Paralytic affections and irregular gait.
Boericke
Severe emaciation and sunken eyeballs.
Boericke
Burning in esophagus and stomach.
Boericke
Fullness in right temple and upper jaw.
Boericke
Icy coldness of left calf.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
Boericke Exclusive
🧠INTRODUCTION
Used for neurological disturbances involving hallucinations, loss of coordination, and progressive physical wasting.
Hallucinations or mania with impaired vision.
Loss of muscular coordination and irregular gait.
Paralytic symptoms.
Severe weight loss and emaciation.
💊 Dosage & Potency
6X
Decimal
🕒As directed
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
ARAGALLUS LAMBERTIBARYTA CARBONICAOXYTROPIS LAMBERTI
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

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