Spigelia Marilandioa
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 1231
Spigelia Marilandica. Pink-root. Worm-grass. N. O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of root.
Clinical
Mania. Strabismus (r.).
Characteristics
The symptoms of Spi. m. are mainly from overdosing. A state of mania was induced in a boy from large and frequent doses of a decoction of the root. Strabismus of right eye was noted in one case.
Mind p. 1232
Suddenly affected with complete mental derangement, exactly like that of Siam, countenance distorted, running and skipping, fits of laughing and crying, pupils greatly dilated, talk wild and incoherent, (lasted 24h.).
Head p. 1232
Vertigo.
Eyes p. 1232
Wild, staring, ludicrous expression. — Irregular movement of adductors and abductors of eyes. — Strabismus of r. eye. — Pain in and about the eyes. — Sensation of stiffness of eyelids. — Pupils dilated.
Face p. 1232
Much swelling of face and about eyes. — Face flushed.
Mouth p. 1232
Tongue pointed and tremulous.
Heart p. 1232
Pulse : accelerated ; irregular.
Generalities p. 1232
On attempting to assume erect position, seized with general tremor lasting a few seconds and leaving her exhausted.
Sleep p. 1232
Drowsiness.
Fever p. 1232
Skin hot and dry.