A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Myosotis myos.
John Henry Clarke · A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · 1902 · 105 words · Myosotis in every book →
General
Myosotis symphytifolia. "Black-root." (Marshy places in Indiana. N. O. Boraginaceæ. Tincture of fresh plant.
Clinical
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 affinity for the respiratory organs. The left lower lung was most affected. Copious expectoration, emaciation, night-sweat. During the cough there was gagging or vomiting; cough < during or immediately after 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).