Remedy
Lachesis (bushmaster snake venom)
Lachesis muta
A remedy for varicose veins that appear bluish or purplish, with a congested, bursting feeling and a tendency to bleed. Often indicated when symptoms are left-sided, feel worse from warmth or tight clothing, and are accompanied by a sense of fullness or constriction.
Key indications
- Best for: Additional remedy for stubborn varicose veins; especially with blue veins or in menopause
- Left-sided or markedly purple varicose veins
- Veins that feel full, throbbing, or about to burst
- Tendency to bleeding from varicose veins or small wounds
- Symptoms worse from heat, sleep, or constriction; better from open air
Worse from
Heat, warm rooms, tight clothing, sleep, pressure
Better from
Open air, loosening clothing, cool applications
Suggested dosage
200C every other day.
Frequently taken with
Hamamelis Virginiana (witch hazel)
Arnica Montana (leopard's bane)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.