Materia Medica
Artemisia Vulgaris
Mugwort
Has some reputation as a remedy for epileptic con- ditions, and convulsive diseases of childhood and girls at puberty. Locally and internally is injurious to eyes. Pctit mal. Epiiepsy without aura; after fright and other violent emotions and after masturbation. Sev- eral convulsions close together. Somnambulism. Gets up at night and works, remembers nothing in the morn- ing. [Kali phos.]
Head
Drawn back by spasmodic twitchings. Mouth: drawn to left. Congestion of brain. Heavy; shooting pain in ears, aching pair behind right ear.
Eyes
Colored lighi produces dizziness. Pain and blurring of vision; better, rubbing; worse, using eyes.
Throat
Dry, sore, worse swallowing. Raw and tender. Continued disposition to clear throat. Croupy, hoarse cough with sore throat.
Urinary
Irresistible desire to pass urine, burns and smarts.
Female
Profuse menses. Violent uterine contrac. tions. Spasms during menses.
Respiratory
Hoarseness; excess of mucus in larynx. Asthmatic at night. Expectoration thick, heavy.
Fever
Profuse sweat, smelling like garlic.
Relationships
Compare: Absinth.; Cina; Cicuta.
Dose
First to third potency. Said to act better when given with wine. (Green Dragon) First potency.