Lachesis (bushmaster snake venom)
Lachesis muta
A key remedy for sore throats that begin on the left side and spread to the right, with a marked sensation of constriction or intolerance of any touch or pressure around the throat. The person may feel worse on swallowing liquids, especially empty swallowing, and may talk freely between complaints.
Key indications
- Swollen-feeling sore throat accompanying colds; worse in mornings
- Intolerance of touch or pressure around the throat; cannot tolerate tight collars
- Pain worse from swallowing liquids or empty swallowing
- Throat feels constricted, swollen, or dry-burning
- Talkative, warm-blooded, worse from heat and sleep
Swallowing liquids, heat, sleep, tight clothing, touch
Open air, swallowing solids, loosening clothing
200C once every other day during acute cold with sore throat.
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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.