Curare

Muscular paralysis without impairing sensation and consciousness. Paralysis of respiratory muscles. Reflex action diminished. Debility of the aged [Baryta] and from loss of fluids, Catalepsy. Nervous debility. Trismus. Glycosuria with motor paralysis. Curare decreases the output of adrenalin. Vomiting of bile in cirrhosis of liver. Diabetes mellitus, 4th dilution (Dr. Barkhard).

Mind p. 249

Indecision; no longer wishes to think, or act for herself.

Head p. 249

Lancinating pains all over head. Head drawn backward. Falling out of hair. Brain feels full of fluid.

Eyes p. 249

Sharp, stitching pains over right eye. Black spots before vision. Ptosis of right side.

Ears p. 249

Noises; unbearable earache. Lancinating pains start from ears; extending down to legs. Swelling of lobes of ear.

Nose p. 249

Ozæna. Tubercles on nose; fetid lumps of pus.

Face p. 249

Facial and buccal paralysis. Tongue and mouth drawn. Red face. Tongue and mouth drawn to right.

Female p. 249

Dysmenorrhœa. Menses too early, during menses, colic, headache, kidney pain. Leucorrhœa, thick, purulent, offensive.

Respiratory p. 249

Threatened paralysis of respiration on falling asleep. Short breath. Short dry cough; provokes vomiting, followed by fainting. Chest sore to pressure. Very distressing dyspnea.

Extremities p. 249

Tired pain up and down spine. Arms weak, heavy. Cannot lift the fingers. Weakness of hands and fingers in pianists. Legs tremble; give way in walking. Debility; paralysis. Catalepsy. Favors development of corns. Reflexes lessened or abolished.

Skin p. 249

Leprosy. Dirty-looking skin. Boils. Tubercles on nose. Liver spots. Blood oozes through. Itching.

Modalities p. 249

Worse, dampness, cold weather, cold wind: 2 a. m.; right side.

Relationship p. 249

Compare: Cystisin (motor paralysis); Conium; Causticum; Crotalus; Nux. Curare antidotes Strychnin.