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Lachesis vs Pulsatilla
(Lachesis mutus · Pulsatilla pratensis)
Both are worse in warm rooms and come up around hormonal shifts.
In short
Lachesis is intense, talkative and worse after sleep; Pulsatilla is mild, changeable and weepy.
Side by side
(the classic distinctions homeopaths look for)
| Feature | Lachesis |
Pulsatilla |
|---|---|---|
| Mood | Intense, expressive, can be suspicious | Gentle, yielding, tearful |
| Worse | After sleep, tight clothing | Warm stuffy rooms, rich food |
| Side | Tends to the left | Changeable symptoms |
| Better for | Onset of discharge | Fresh air and comfort |
| With others | Talks a lot | Wants company and reassurance |
Lachesis
Better
The onset of a discharge, Open air
Worse
After sleep, Tight clothing, Heat and hot drinks, Spring
Pulsatilla
Better
Open air, Gentle movement, Sympathy and company, Cool food and drinks
Worse
Warm, stuffy rooms, Rich, fatty food, Evening, Heat
From the classic texts
“The modalities are most important in guiding to the remedy.”
“The weather-cock among remedies.”
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Lachesis
(Lachesis mutus · Bushmaster snake venom)
Intense, talkative and worse for restriction. Lachesis is associated with left-sided complaints, hot flashes and symptoms that are worse on waking, and it is often discussed around menopause.
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Pulsatilla
(Pulsatilla pratensis · Wind flower)
Changeable as the wind it's named for. Pulsatilla is associated with gentle, emotional people who seek comfort and company, and with symptoms that shift from day to day.
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