Benzoin

Lindera Benzoin. Laurus Benzoin. Benzoin oderiferum. Spicebush. Fever-bush. N. O. Lauraceae. Tincture of twigs.

Clinical

Fever. Hair, oiliness of. Vertigo.

Characteristics

The symptoms of Benzoin as shown in a short proving somewhat resemble those of Laurocerasus. Empty sensation at the stomach and lower part of bowels. < On lying down : head swims, with sinking sensation which makes lying down in bed unpleasant. The hair is oUy. Feverish. < After sleep. Sense of touch fine, quick and pleasant. BtintioBM.— Compare : Lach « after sleep).

Mind p. 278

Unpleasant, fearful feeling.

Head p. 278

Hair oily. 1I9 12. Stomach and Abdomen.— Wakes from sleep with a sick feeling in stomach and bowels ; tired feeling ; turns often in bed at night — Empty feeling in stomach and lower part of bowels.

Stool and Anus p. 278

Soft stool, with pain before stool in lower bowel.

Urinary Organs p. 278

Urine more frequent, small quantity, dark colour; had to rise twice in night to urinate.

Lower Limbs p. 278

Hips feel crushed.— Pains in knees.— Feet and legs cold up to knees ; remained cold in bed.