Chimaphila Maculata

Spotted Wintergreen. N. 0, Pyroleae, a tribe of the Ericaceae. Tincture of root and leaves, or of fresh plant in flower. Unload— Angina pectoris. Diarrhoea. Headache. Sore-throat Tongue stiffness of. Toothache. Worm-fever.

Characteristics

Chim. mac. has been proved independently of Chim. urn. Some symptoms of Chim. rotund, are included. An intense gnawing hunger is a leading symptom. Burning fever ; blood feels heated. The throat and tonsils are strongly affected. Headache < on lying down. Feels better in warm room. Suited to mild, amiable, refined, sensitive, intellectual persons.

Relations

Compare : Puls., Chim. umb.

Mind

Becomes partially unconscious, feels like fainting, as if brain paralysed, mind gone (Chim. rotund.).

Head

Sudden headache above eyes ; with dim vision ; light-headed ; lying down. — Frontal headache with fulness in stomach and belching; with pain in bowels ; wants head pressed on.

Teeth

Hollow teeth ache, < eating.

Mouth

Tongue feels stiff and thick in middle, cannot raise it Chim. rotund),

Throat

Tensive pain in throat on swallowing ; swollen tonsils. 10, zz. Appetite and Stomach.— Extreme gnawing hunger. — Feeb drunk ; as if stomach burnt up with liquor ; as if hard, dry, and tough, and as if rennet would be good for it (Chim. rotund.).

Stool and Anus

Diarrhoea, with worm-fever.

Urinary Organs

Rises in night to urinate. ZQ. Heart.— Angina with stupor. n. Limbs. — Limbs feel full, as if distended. — Sensation of swelling in armpits ; pain from armpits to scapulae.

Fever p. 473

Fever with burning hot skin and thirst. — Blood as if heated with prickling. — Cold, damp feet in evening.