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Remedy

Lachesis (bushmaster snake venom)

Lachesis muta

Botanical illustration of Lachesis

An alternate remedy for depression and low mood marked by emotional intensity, suspicion, jealousy, and a sense of inner pressure or constriction. Often indicated when low mood is worse from suppressing emotions, around hormonal shifts around menses or menopause.

Key indications

  • Low mood with emotional intensity, talkativeness, jealousy or suspicion
  • Low mood worse from suppressing feelings or hormonal shifts
  • Sense of constriction, pressure, or tightness accompanying sadness
  • Left-sided complaints or symptoms beginning on the left
  • Worse from heat, warm rooms, tight clothing, or sleep
Worse from

Heat, warm rooms, tight clothing, suppressing emotions, sleep, menopause

Better from

Open air, cool air, expressing emotions, loosening clothing

Suggested dosage

200C once every three days. Seek immediate professional support if suicidal thoughts are present.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.