The action of this drug is most marked on the lower bowel, producing engorged hemorrhoidal veins, with characteristic backache, with absence of actual constipation. Much pain but little bleeding. Venous stasis general, varicose veins of purple color. Everything is slowed down, digestion, heart, bowels, etc. Torpor and congestion of the liver and portal system, with constipation. Hemorrhoids, with sharp shooting pains up the back, blind and bleeding.