Remedy

Crotalus Horridus (timber rattlesnake)

Crotalus horridus

Botanical illustration of Crotalus Horridus

A deep-acting supportive remedy in leukemia for hemorrhagic states and septic prostration. Indicated when bleeding is dark, fails to clot, and is accompanied by profound weakness, mottled skin, and slow recovery.

Key indications

  • Best for: Hemorrhagic states during leukemia with dark, non-clotting blood
  • Profound prostration with bruising and mottled skin
  • Septic or low states following blood loss or infection
  • Slow recovery with a tendency to recurrent bleeding
Worse from

Warmth, motion, jarring, pressure, exertion

Better from

Rest, cool applications, lying still, quiet

Suggested dosage

6C every 3 hours for bleeding. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Active or uncontrolled bleeding requires immediate medical attention; this remedy is supportive only.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.