Lychnis garbage. Corn-cockle. N. O. Caryophyllaceæ. Trituration of the seeds, which are poisonous and contain Saponine. Preparations of an active principle Githargin.

Clinical

Gastritis / Paralysis / Tenesmus

Characteristics

Our knowledge of this plant is derived almost entirely from cases of poisoning in persons who have eaten bread containing the seeds. Sensations of burning predominate. There is also vertigo and headache and in some cases coma. Locomotion is impaired, and there is difficulty in remaining erect.

Relations

Compare: Lathyrus, Secale.

2. Head

Vertigo. Headache. Sensation of heat and burning rises into vertex from l. lower jaw; almost makes her crazy.

8. Mouth

Mouth dry and hot. Palate has a red margin. Burning on palate in a short time (Githargin).

11. Stomach

Nausea and vomiting. Burning from stomach along œsophagus to throat and in chest. Knife-like pains in stomach at times.

13. Stool and Rectum

Constipation with tenesmus. Diarrhœa with tenesmus. Burning in bowels and rectum.

20. Back

Tearing along spine.

24. Generalities

Difficult to remain erect. Locomotion impaired.

Agrostema Githago.