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.
Source
Venom of the South American bushmaster snake, prepared homeopathically
Kingdom
Animal
Abbreviation
Lach.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Symptoms are worse after sleep, often waking feeling worse
Cannot bear anything tight around the neck or waist
Tends to the left side, or moves from left to right
Hot flashes; feels better once a discharge or flow begins
Talkative and intense, with strong feelings
Tends to feel better
The onset of a discharge
Open air
Tends to feel worse
After sleep
Tight clothing
Heat and hot drinks
Spring
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Lachesis)
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Sepia
(Sepia officinalis)
Both discussed in hormonal pictures; Sepia withdraws and feels flat, Lachesis is intense and expressive.
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Pulsatilla
(Pulsatilla pratensis)
Pulsatilla is also worse in warm rooms, but is mild, changeable and weepy.
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From the classic texts
“The modalities are most important in guiding to the remedy.”
“Lachesis sleeps into aggravation; ailments that come on during sleep…”
Articles that mention Lachesis
Addressing Menopause Symptoms: Homeopathy for Hormonal Shifts and Hoarseness
Cooling Down Naturally: What To Try When Hot Flashes Hit Hard
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