Epiphegus Virginicus

The Orobanche family to which Epiphegus belongs is nearest to the

Scrophulariace¢ in botanical features. In addition to the name of "cancer-root" it is also called

"clap-root" and "flux-plant," showing the virtues with which it is popularly accredited. Its

homSsopathic use has been almost exclusively confined to the treatment of headaches of the

neurasthenic type, brought on by any extra exertion, relieved by a good sleep. The pain is

pressing from within outward. A very characteristic symptom is: "Constantly wants to spit, saliva

viscid;" when this symptom occurs in connection with a headache Epiphegus will almost

certainly cure. It is said to have entered into the composition of "Martin's Cancer powder," and

has been used by eclectics as a local application in obstinate ulcers and aphth¢. Symptoms take

the direction: Right to left; right upper, left lower. Right temple more affected than left. It has

• ▸been used mostly in the 3x potency.
• ▸It has been proved by Dr.
• ▸Ralf Morden.
• ▸Dr.
• ▸S.
• ▸A.
• ▸Jones has

been chiefly instrumental in defining its place in therapeutics. I have cured with it many cases of

headache, some of them desperately severe. The conditions are: < from working in open air;

from rising up in bed; > from a good sleep.

Physical or nervous over-strain. Any unusual exertion or excitement, as going on a

visit, or doing a day's shopping.

Makes wrong letters or words in writing.—Fears death from palpitation of

heart.—Fears injury to her health from the drug.

• ▸Pressing pain in temples from without inwards, worse, left side.
• ▸Viscid salivation, constant inclination to spit.
• ▸Sick headache coming on when deviating from ordinary pursuits.
• ▸Headaches from nerve tire caused by mental or physical exhaustion, preceded by hunger.

Pain in temples; mostly in r.; in forehead; pressing from without inward; piercing

pains; fulness; pain coming on suddenly; scalp feels tight during headache.

• ▸Saliva viscid.
• ▸—Almost constant desire to spit.
• ▸—Sticky viscid taste in mouth.
• ▸—Bitter

taste.

• ▸It is allied to the Scrophulariace¢é.
• ▸Compare: Phos.
• ▸in.
• ▸, > from sleep (Lach.
• ▸, Sulph.
• ▸,

and Nat. mur. have the opposite— < from sleep—in the most marked degree); Fagus.

Compare: Iris, Melilot; Sanguinar. Fagus-Beech-nuts--(headache and salivation; swelling on mouth; dread of water).

First to thirtieth potency.

Beechdrop (EPIPHEGUS - OROBANCHE)

• ▸A remedy for sick, neurasthenic, and nervous headaches, especially in women, brought on or made worse by exertion, shopping, etc.
• ▸Tongue coated yellow; bitter taste.
• ▸Drowsy after meals.
• ▸Loose stools.
• ▸Subinvolution, with painful menstruation and congestion.