Remedy
Lachesis (bushmaster snake venom)
Lachesis muta
For colds that begin or are worse on the left side, often with a stuffed nose that runs the moment the person lies down or sleeps. Useful when congestion feels worse on waking and the throat or nose is sensitive to any tight collar or covering.
Key indications
- Top remedy for the common cold; especially with sore throat and sinus congestion
- Nose blocked when upright, running when lying down or sleeping
- Symptoms worse on waking and worse from tight collars around the neck
- Talkative, warm-blooded, and worse from heat and sun
Worse from
Sleep, waking, heat, sun, tight clothing around the neck
Better from
Open air, cool applications, discharge appearing
Suggested dosage
200C once every other day during acute congestion.
Frequently taken with
Ferrum Phosphoricum (iron phosphate)
Kali Muriaticum (potassium chloride)
Chelidonium (greater celandine)
Hepar Sulph (sulphur + oyster shell)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.