Lonicera Xylosteum

Lonicera Xylosteum, Linn.

Natural order, Caprifoliaceae. Coimnon names. Fly-woodbine ; (G.), Heckenkirsche, Teufels-kirsche, etc.; (Fr.), La chevre-feuille des hairs.

Preparation, Triturations of the berries.

Authorities. 1, Jahn, Kasp. Woch., 1834 (Frank’s Mag., 1 247) pois^ing of three children by the berries ; 2, Blattmann, Schw. Zeit., 1841 (Fr. Mag., 3, 551), a child poisoned by the berries; 3, same, effects in an apothecary from evaporating an infusion; 4, Dual, Bib. Horn., 5, p. 386 two cases of poisoning by the berries; 5, Buzorini, Med. Corr. Bl. Wurt., 1850, poisoning of a boy by the berries.

Mind p. 625

Stupefaction/.

Coma/.

Heath p. 625

Great congestion of the head and chest/.

Conjunctiva red,''*. Pupils dilated

Contraction of one pupil and dilatation of the other

Such weakness of vision that for half an hour everything seemed foggy and indistinct

Photophobia I

Face p. 625

Red face/.

Pale face

Lips dry,I

Mouth p. 625

Tongue moist, coated with mucus

Stomach p. 625

Excessive thirst

Vomiting

Vomiting and purging

Profuse vomiting and purging

A.l}(Joitieii. Abdomen retracted, especially in the umbilical region; soft/.

Violent colic

Stool p. 625

Bloody stools

Respiratory Organs p. 625

Respiration rapid and deep/.

Heart and Pulse p. 625

Violent impulse of the heart

Slowness of the pulse

Pulse small, soft, irregular

Extremities in General p. 625

Frequent jerking of the limbs

Generalities p. 625

Seemed to neither hear nor see; was unable to make an answer

Trembling and jerking of the whole body

Violent convulsions

When raised from the bed the limbs and head fell over as if paralyzed

Sleep p. 625

Sleepiness

Constant deep sleep with half-open eyes

Lay with half-open eyes, red face, in a soporous condition

Fever p. 625

Extremities cold

Fever/.

Pi-ofuse cold perspiration