Sanguinarinum Tartaricum
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 1089
Tartrate or Sanguinaria. CjHjyNOCHgOe. Trituration.
Clinical
Exophthalmos. Mydriasis. Stool, bilious. Vision, dim.
Characteristics
Fully and Terry (C. D. P.) experimented with Sng. tart, in considerable doses. Fully says he has repeatedly witnessed " all the effects of Sanguinaria root, save the neuralgic pains and the convulsive affections," from the use of Sng, tart. The most peculiar of the symptoms he mentions are : Staring, and protrusion of the eyes ; extreme mydriasis ; haggard expression, and cold surface and cold sweats. 9. Head.~*Vertigo.
Eyes
Pupils dilated. — Mydriasis very great; strongest sunlight fails to contract. — Cloud before sight. — Eyes protruded, staring.
Face
Haggard expression.
Stomach
Nausea. — Epigastric uneasiness.
Stool and Anus
Very large quantity of bright yellow bile passed in stool (20 h. after dose).
Heart
Pulse rate diminished; irregular. — Pulse preternaturally full, flowing, without bounding, hardness, or sign of irritation.
Fever
Cold surface, esp. of extremities. — Cold sweat