Constipation. Ileus.
TANNIN
TANNIN
Natural
Remedy Origin / Source
Natural
Commentaries
Commentary and literature analysis from various clinical authorities:
- CONSTIPATION ILEUS SMALL INTESTINE OBSTRUCTION
Clinical Applications
Tannin. Tannic acid. C14H10O9,2H2O. [There are two forms of tannic acid, Gallo-tannic acid, derived from nut-galls, and Querci-tannic acid, derived from healthy leaves and bark of the oak. The former is the most used.] Trituration. Solution in rectified spirit. Clinical Constipation. Ileus. Chara...
General Description
Tannin. Tannic acid. C14H10O9,2H2O. [There are two forms of tannic acid, Gallo-tannic acid, derived from nut-galls, and Querci-tannic acid, derived from healthy leaves and bark of the oak. The former is the most used.] Trituration. Solution in rectified spirit. Clinical Constipation. Ileus. Characteristics Tannin or Tannic acid, of which Gallic acid (C7H6O5) is a derivative, has produced effects on healthy persons, and on several taking it for diarrhœa. The chief effects were the production of a state of leathery dryness of mouth and intestinal canal; a condition like ileus; and a very aggravated state of constipation. Relations Compare: Querc., Gall. ac., Op., Pb. 8. Mouth Tongue white, dry.─Leathery dryness of mucous membrane of mouth and intestinal canal. 11. Stomach Loss of appetite...
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Tannin.
Clinical
Characteristics
Tannin or Tannic acid, of which Gallic acid (C7H6O5) is a derivative, has produced effects on healthy persons, and on several taking it for diarrhœa. The chief effects were the production of a state of leathery dryness of mouth and intestinal canal; a condition like ileus; and a very aggravated state of constipation.
Relations
Compare: Querc., Gall. ac., Op., Pb.
8. Mouth
Tongue white, dry.─Leathery dryness of mucous membrane of mouth and intestinal canal.
11. Stomach
Loss of appetite.─Thirst.─Vomiting.─Obstinate vomiting of bilious substances.─Painful sensation in epigastric region and abdomen.─Violent pains in stomach.
12. Abdomen
The intestines could be felt like cylindrical enlargements through walls of abdomen.─Ileus.─Colic.─Abdomen: distended; sensitive to pressure but not distended.
13. Stool
Painless and bloody discharge from bowels.─Obstinate constipation; lasted eight days; only dissipated on the ninth day by two drops of Croton oil.─Foul stools.
14. Urinary Organs
Urine scanty, dark-coloured.
19. Heart
Palpitation.
24. Generalities
Weakness.
Remedy Profile
- Type Plant
- Common Name N/A
- Origin Source Natural
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