Fraxinus Americana
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. I, p. 791
White Ash. AT. 0. Oleaceas. Tincture of the bark.
Clinical
Ufentf, affiecUons of; prolapse of. Stems, tmnoars of.
Characteristics
Fraxinus has had a fragmentary proving, but the chief clinical authority for its use is Dr. Burnett, who regards it as a uterine tonic in all heavy states of the uterus with prolapse,
Relations
down, and relaxed ligaments. He calls it " the medicinal pessary." I have repeatedly verified his indications. It is an organremedy of the first rank. It is also indicated in uterine tumours, especially fibroids, with bearing-down sensations. RaluioilB*— Comari ; Sepia, Lil. t, Nat hypochlor., Secale, Hydrast
Head
Headache with vertigo followed by fever.— Throbbing pain in back of head and neck. (L Face— Fever sores on lips.
Stool and Anus p. 792
Bowels constipated.
Urinary Organs p. 792
Urine scanty and brown.
Female Sexual Organs p. 792
Uterine prolapse.--(Bearing«down pains. — Pain fulness and heaviness of uterus. — Fibroid tumours.)
Limbs p. 792
Cramp in feet after midnight, lasting three nights after the fever.
Sleep p. 792
Wakefulness first part of night ; last part dreamed that two rough men came into the house ; in putting them out I was cut with a knife ; I called for police, and that awoke me ; I was breathing quick, with a fearful feeling.
Fever p. 792
Cold creeping and hot flushes.— Fever two days after the medicine was stopped.