Botanical Index No. 758

Ordeal Bean, Calabar Bean

physostigma venenosum

Medicinal Actions

Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Alzheimer’s Arthrosis Bursitis Cholera Diabetes Edema Epilepsy Erysipelas Fibrososis Gastrosis Glaucoma Insomnia Lice Mucososis Myasthenia Nervousness Ophthalmia Parasite Psoriasis Rheumatism Spasm Tetanus

General Dosage

Too dangerous for internal use; 1–2 eye drops 3 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Lethal dose for adult man = 6–10 drops physostigmine. Symptoms of intoxication: cyanosis diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, salivation, spasms, stupor, sweating, tachycardia, twitching, vomiting, and finally death through asphyxiation. Lithium chloride may increase toxicity.