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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).