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Lachesis vs Sepia
(Lachesis mutus · Sepia officinalis)
Both are major remedies in hormonal and menopausal pictures.
In short
Lachesis is intense and talkative; Sepia is drained and quiet.
Side by side
(the classic distinctions homeopaths look for)
| Feature | Lachesis |
Sepia |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Intense, wound-up | Depleted, flat |
| Talk | Very talkative | Withdrawn |
| Timing | Worse after sleep, on waking | Worse forenoon and evening |
| Clothing | Can't bear tightness at neck or waist | Not a key feature |
| Better for | Onset of a discharge or flow, open air | Vigorous exercise, warmth |
Lachesis
Better
The onset of a discharge, Open air
Worse
After sleep, Tight clothing, Heat and hot drinks, Spring
Sepia
Better
Vigorous exercise, Warmth, After sleep
Worse
Before periods and around menopause, Cold air, Forenoon and evening
From the classic texts
“The modalities are most important in guiding to the remedy.”
“Indifferent to those loved best. Averse to occupation, to family. Irritable; easily offended. Dreads to be alone.”
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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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Sepia
(Sepia officinalis · Cuttlefish ink)
Worn out and wanting space. Sepia is associated with exhaustion, a sense of dragging down and indifference to things once loved, often around hormonal shifts. Vigorous exercise is famously helpful.
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