Veratrum Viride
Dewey, Essentials of Homœopathic Materia Medica, 1894, p. 132
Questions
What is Veratrum viride?
Green Hellebore, and the tincture is also from the root.
What is its general action ?
Exerts a decided influence upon the brain, especially cerebellum and cerebral portion of the cord, and also over the muscular system. It probably acts on the inhibitory nerves of the heart, controlling the heart's action in a remarkable degree.
What are characteristic indications for Veratrum viride ?
Congestive stage of inflammation with great arterial excitement, and a dry, red streak down through the center of the tongue; rapid, full pulse and nausea on rising. Spasmodic diseases with gastric irritation and much vascular excitement.
What are the characteristics of Sabadilla ?
Influenza with violent spasmodic sneezing and lachrymation on going into the open air, burning, watery discharge from the nose, eyes swollen and watery, swelling of the throat and tonsils. Hay fever.