STILLINGIA SILVATICA
Queen’s Root (STILLINGIA)
Chronic periosteal rheumatism, syphilitic and scrofulous affections. Respiratory signs nicely marked. Torpor of lymphatics; lethargic liver, with jaundice and constipation.
Mind.–Gloomy forebodings; depressed.
Respiratory.–Dry, spasmodic cough. Larynx constricted, with stinging in fauces. Trachea feels sore when pressed. Hoarseness and continual laryngeal affections of public speakers.
Urinary.–Urine colorless. Deposits white sediment; urine milky and thick.
Extremities.–Aching pains in bones of extremities and back.
Skin.–Ulcers; persistent eruptions on arms and fingers. Enlarged cervical glands. Burning, itching of legs; worse, publicity to air. Exostosis. Scrofuloderma; syphilis, secondary eruption and later symptoms. Valuable for intercurrent use.
Modalities.–Worse, in afternoons, damp air, motion. Better, in morning, dry air.
Relationship.–Compare: Staphis; Mercur; Syphil; Aur; Corydalis (syphilitic nodes).
Dose.–Tincture and first potency.
