ADONIS VERNALIS

Common names / Synonyms: Adonis primaveral; Falso heléboro; Ojo de faisán; Adonis vernalis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Preparation: Infusion of the tincture of the fresh plant; an extract, Adonidin

1. IDENTIFICATION
   A plant remedy of the Ranunculaceae family; used in infusion of the tincture of the fresh plant; also prepared as an extract, Adonidin.
2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
   Albuminuria;
   Affections of the heart;
   Oedema;
   Valvular diseases;
   Cardiac asthma.
3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / guiding symptoms)
   Like Convallaria, Adonis is a popular heart remedy in Russia;
   It has not been proved, but indications for its use have been defined by experience;
   Rapid and weak action of the heart;
   Oedemas;
   Scanty urine with albumin and casts;
   Valvular diseases and cardiac asthma;
   There is no record of use in potencies;
   Cash gave great relief to a patient aged 74 years, with water retention and mitral regurgitation, with the dose of one grain of Adonidin every 8 hours, after failure of Arsenicum and Digitalis;
   Urinary secretion increased from half a pint to 2½ pints in 24 hours;
   Respiration improved; sleep returned.
4. RELATIONSHIPS
   Compare: Digitalis; Convallaria; Strophanthus.
5. SYMPTOMS
6. Generalities
   Oedema;
   Rapid and weak cardiac action;
   Improvement in respiration;
   Return of sleep after increase of urinary secretion.
7. Stomach / Urinary System
   Scanty urine with albumin and casts;
   Urinary secretion markedly increased under Adonidin.
8. Respiratory Organs
   Cardiac asthma;
   Respiration improved after administration.

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