Erechthites

Erechthites hieradfolia. Senecio hieraclfolia. Fireweed. N. O. Compositae. Tincture of whole fresh plant.

Clinical

Diarrhoea. Gonorrhoea. Haemorrhages. Metrorrhagia. Orchitis.

Characteristics

Belonging to the Compositae, and closely allied to Erigeron and the Groundsel family (Senecio), " Fireweed " (so called because it grows abundantly in clearings which have been burnt out) has been used empirically in haemorrhages, especially metrorrhagia, and as a local application in skin affections, herpes, eczema, psoriasis, and indolent ulcers. A short proving has shown an action over the circulatory apparatus, producing flushes of heat which suddenly give way to coldness. Another marked feature is increased appetite ; and also increased feeling of strength and desire for exercise. According to Hale, " Oil of Fireweed " is also extracted from Erigeron, and is said by chemists to be identical with turpentine. All three cause active and passive haemorrhages, the former being the primary and the latter the secondary action. Erech. is indicated in haemorrhages of bright red blood from nose, mouth, bowels, kidneys, uterus, and lungs. These are attended with excitement of the circulation. It is also indicated in passive haemorrhages of dark fluid blood. Hale also commends it in gonorrhoea and orchitis.

Relations

Compare: Senecio, Erigeron, Hamam., Millefol., Calc, Canth., Tereb., Puls., Clematis.

Head

Giddiness with nausea. — Dull frontal headache.— Throbbing of temporal arteries, with flushes of heat running across the back from one shoulder to the other. — The sensation of heat suddenly gives way to that of coldness.

Throat

Sore throat ; legs feel stiff and painful, aching across small of back.

Stomach p. 710

Enormous appetite. — Feeling in stomach as if it would be dissolved, after drinking cold water. — Eructations and heart-bum after eating warm bread and coffee (cured). 12, 13. Abdomen and Stool.— Griping followed by three copious discharges of semi-solid, yellow fsecal matter.

Urinary Organs p. 710

Increased flow of urine.— Slight borning at meatus during micturition.

Male Sexual Organs p. 710

Towards morning prolonged erection with dreams of nudity. — (Gonorrhoea with scanty discharges and great pain. — Orchitis from suppressed discharge.)

Female Sexual Organs p. 710

Metrorrhagia. — Premature and profuse menses.

Neck and Back p. 710

Stitches on middle of back.

Lower Limbs p. 710

Cold feeling in back of legs. — Legs feel stiff.

Sleep p. 710

Dreams of nudity and shame.