Tarentula hispanica
(Lycosa tarentula · Spanish spider)
The remedy of restless motion. In the materia medica, Tarentula hispanica is associated with extreme restlessness, a need to keep busy and moving, and a remarkable sensitivity to music.
Source
The whole Spanish wolf spider, the tarantula of southern Europe
Kingdom
Animal
Abbreviation
Tarent.
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)
Extremely restless; must keep moving or busy, even though walking can make things worse
Twitching and jerking muscles, with legs that must be moved constantly
Sensitive to music, which can calm and soothe; sudden changes of mood
Dislikes company yet wants someone nearby; better for rubbing and bright colors
Tends to feel better
Music
Open air
Rubbing the affected parts
Bright colors
Tends to feel worse
Touch
Noise
Motion
Seeing others in trouble
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Tarentula hispanica)
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Agaricus
(Agaricus muscarius)
Both have twitching and jerking; Agaricus is chilly and clumsy, with itching as if frostbitten.
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Rhus toxicodendron
(Rhus toxicodendron)
Both restless; Rhus toxicodendron is better for continued motion, while walking can worsen Tarentula.
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Zincum metallicum
(Zincum metallicum)
Zincum has fidgety feet and nerves worn down by exhaustion; Tarentula’s restlessness is more driven and intense.
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From the classic texts
“Must constantly busy herself or walk. Sensitive to music. Averse to company, but wants some one present.”
“Restlessness, could not keep quiet in any position; must keep in motion, though walking < all symptoms (rev. of Rhus, Ruta).”
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