Euphorbia Lathyris
Allen, The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica, 1874, Vol. IV, p. 246
Euphorbia lathyris, Linn.
Natural order, Scrophulariacese. Common name, Caper-spurge.
Preparation, Tincture of whole plant.
Authorities. 1, Bennewitz, A. H. Z., 7, 257, effects of the seeds on two children ; 2, M. Jacob, Am. J. Med. Sc., Jan. 1845, a man was poisoned by the bruised seeds.
Eyes
Brilliant eyes (after five hours),h
Staring look,h
Pupils dilated, with wide-open eyes
Face
Face deadly pale
Stomach
Retching and vomiting
Suddenly seized with violent vomiting and bloody stools
Abdomen
Abdomen drawn inward
Stool
Stools copious, frequent
Stool and Anus
Pulse small, irregular
General Symptoms. Whole body stiff, icy cold
Uneasiness (after five hours)
Fever
Skin burning hot (after five hours)
Glowing hot cheeks (after five hours)