Myosotis
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 515
Myosotis symphjrtifolia. " Black-root" (Marshy places in Indiana. N, 0, Boraginaceae. Tincture of fresh plant. Unless*— Bronchitis,chronic. Cough. Lungs, affections of.
Characteristics
Hale has collected some clinical experiences with Myosotis (which differs from M, Palustris in having large Symphytum-like leaves), showing it to have a strong a£misty for the respiratory organs. The left lower limg was most sSf ected. Copious expectoration, emaciation, night-sweat. During the cough there was gagging or vomiting ; cough < during or immediately ter eating ; pain in left side (lower lung) not < in any position, but < while coughing and sensitive to percussion. Profuse sweat day and night.
Relations
Compare : Symphytum (botan.). Stann. (lung disease).