Aristolochia milhomens
Alias: Arist-m.
Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, William Boericke
Brazilian Snake Root
Stitching pains in various parts. Pain in heels, burning in anus and frequent irritation. Flatulence in stomach and abdomen. Pain in back and extremities. Stiffness of legs. Pain in tendo-Achillis. Itching and swelling around the malleoli.
Relationship.--Compare: Aristolochia Serpentaria-Virginia Snake Root--(Symptoms of intestinal tract; colliquative diarrhoea, meteorism. Flatulent dyspepsia. Brain congestion. Distention and cutting pains in abdomen. Symptoms like those of Poison-Oak).
Dose.--Lower potencies.
A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, John Henry Clarke
A. cymbifera. A. glandifera. Brazilian Snake-root. N. O. Aristolochiaceae. Tincture of the flowers.
Clinical.─Diabetes. Extravasations. Heart, pain in. Tendo Achillis, pain in.
Characteristics.─This medicine was proved by Mure. I do not know of any clinical verifications. Prominent among the symptoms are: Lancinating and pricking pains in various parts. Lancinating pain at apex of heart stopping breath. Excoriations of lips and gums. Cramp-like pains in left tendo Achillis. "The whole leg is covered with large irregular patches formed by extravasated blood." The mouth is pasty in the morning. Anorexia. Colic followed by diarrhoeic stool. Burning at anus. Disturbed rest. Disgusting dreams. Head burning hot. Great thirst and bitter mouth; makes water more frequently than usual.