Homeo Wk 11

Question 1

What family does Tabacum (Tobacco) belong to?

Answer 1

Solanaceae.

Question 1

What are the acute symptoms of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 1

Nausea, vomiting, hypersalivation, vertigo, headache, sensory disturbances, respiratory paralysis (leading to death).

Question 2

What are the chronic effects of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 2

Strong dependence, cardiovascular issues, respiratory/digestive membrane irritation, and risk of lung cancer.

Question 3

What are the effects of nicotine at low doses?

Answer 3

Tremors, increased heart/respiratory rates, and alertness.

Question 4

What are the effects of nicotine at high doses?

Answer 4

Seizures, paralysis, bradycardia, cardiovascular collapse.

Question 5

What is the lethal dose of nicotine for adults?

Answer 5

50-60 mg for adults; children and pets are more vulnerable.

Question 6

What additional risks do e-cigarettes pose?

Answer 6

Risks from liquid nicotine ingestion or skin exposure.

Question 7

What are the affinities of Tabacum (Tobacco)?

Answer 7

Stomach (motion sickness, pregnancy nausea), CNS and cerebrospinal nerves (general neurological symptoms).

Question 8

What are the characteristic symptoms of Tobacco toxicity in the stomach?

Answer 8

Nausea, vomiting, death-like pallor, cold sweats.

Question 9

What are the characteristic mental symptoms of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 9

Depression, apathy, rage, restlessness, cheerful loquacity.

Question 10

What are the general symptoms of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 10

Muscular collapse, profuse secretions, weak pulse, coldness, dizziness.

Question 11

What factors aggravate the symptoms of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 11

Motion, warmth, fasting.

Question 12

What factors relieve the symptoms of Tobacco toxicity?

Answer 12

Fresh air, uncovering the abdomen.

Question 13

What family does Veratrum Album (White Hellebore) belong to?

Answer 13

Melanthiaceae/Liliaceae.

Question 14

What causes the neurotoxicity in Veratrum Album (White Hellebore)?

Answer 14

Steroidal alkaloids affecting sodium channels, causing over-stimulation.

Question 15

What are the main systems affected by Veratrum Album (White Hellebore)?

Answer 15

Nervous system, digestive system, heart, blood vessels, respiratory system.

Question 16

What is the characteristic picture of Veratrum Album (White Hellebore) toxicity?

Answer 16

Collapse with extreme coldness, cold sweat (especially on forehead), cramps, projectile vomiting, and purging.

Question 17

What are the general symptoms of Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 17

Shock with cold sweat, fainting, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cold perspiration, cramping pains.

Question 18

What cravings are associated with Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 18

Ice, sour fruit, salty food.

Question 19

What mental symptoms are associated with Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 19

Melancholy, extravagant gestures, affectionate or obscene behavior, delusional grandeur.

Question 20

What physical symptoms are associated with Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 20

Persistent hunger, violent vomiting, chest constriction, menstrual-related symptoms.

Question 21

What factors aggravate symptoms of Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 21

Night, wet/cold weather, raw foods, cold drinks.

Question 22

What factors relieve symptoms of Veratrum Album toxicity?

Answer 22

Warmth, walking, hot drinks.