Materia Medica
Agnus Castus
The Chaste Tree
The most effective point of attack of Agnus upon the organism is the sexual orgarism. It lowers sexual vitality, with corresponding mental depression and loss oi nervous energy. It shows this distinctive influence in both sexes, but is more pronounced in men. Preina- ture old age from abuse of sexual power. History of repeated gonorrhoeas. A prominent remedy for sprains and strains. Gnawing itching in all parts, especially
Mind
Sexual melancholy. Fear of death. Sad- ness with impression of speedy death. Absentminfed, forgetful, lack of courage. Illusion of smell — herrings, musk. Nervous depression and mental forebodings.
Eyes
Tachycardia caused by tobacco in neurotic young men. Pupils dilated. [Bell.] Itching about eyes; photophobia.
Nose
Odor of herring or musk. Aching in dorsum better pressure.
Abdomen
Spleen swollen, sore. Stools soft, recede, difficult. Deep fissures in anus. Nausea with' sensa- tion as if intestines were pressed dozwnwards; wants tc support bowels.
Male
Yellow discharge from urethra. No rec- tions. Impotence. Parts cold, relaxed. Desire gone. [Selen.; Con.; Sabal.] Scanty emission without ejacula- tion. Loss of prostatic fluid on straining. Gleet dis- charge. Testicles cold, swollen, hard, and painful.
Female
Scanty menses. Abhorrence of sexual in- tercourse. Relaxation of genitals, with leucorrhoea. Agalactia; with sadness. Sterility. [Aur.; Nat. m.; Bor.] Leucorrhcea staining yellow; transparent.
Relationships
Compare: Selenium; Phosplh. ac.; Camphor; Lycop.
Dose
First to sixth potency.