Agrostema Githago

Lychnis githago, Lam. (Agrostemma githago, L.) Nat. order, Caryophyllaceae. Common names, (Engl.), Corn cockle; (Germ.), Kornrade ; (Fr.), LTvraie. Preparation, The seeds are the poisonous part (they contain the powerful alkaloid Saponine).

Authority. Toxicological; observed from eating bread made from grain containing the seeds of Agrostemma.

Mind

Coma, in some cases.

Head

Vertigo.

Headache.

Sensation of heat and burning rises into the vertex from the left lower jaw; almost makes her crazy.

Mouth

Mouth dry and hot.

The palate has a red margin.

Stomach

Nausea.

Vomiting.

Thirst moderate.

Vomiting sour and bitter.

Burning from the stomach along the oesophagus to the throat and in the chest.

Knife-like pains in the stomach at times.

Abdomen

Stool.

Constipation with tenesmus.

Diarrhoea with tenesmus.

Burning in the bowels and rectum.

Face

Tearing along the spine.

Fever

-Face small and rapid at first, becoming tense and hard, and slower.

Skin hot.

Generalities

Difficult to remain erect.

Locomotion impaired.