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📚Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad Materia Medica:
This homeopathic remedy profile is compiled directly from the authoritative Materia Medica lectures of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (ra), former head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and a renowned homeopath. It presents clinical insights, comparative analysis, and potency guidelines.
▲GENERAL
(The Venom of the hooded cobra
called “Surucucu”)
The Surucucu is a very poisonous huge and long snake.
Its skin is of
reddish colour, with dark grey co loured spots.
The homoeopathic
remedy prepared from the venom of this snake is called Lachesis.
The
venom of this snake has been subjected to homoeopathic provingTesting a remedy on healthy volunteersThe systematic method of administering a substance to healthy subjects to observe and record the symptoms it produces. on a
very large scale.
The venoms from different kinds of snakes are not too dissimilar from
each other.
Broadly speaking, thes e venoms can be divided into two
groups.
One group affects the circul atory system, while the other one
affects the nervous system.
The ki nd that affects the nervous system
also influences the blood circulatio n, although its main function is on
the nervous system.
It paralyses th e nerves as well as afflicting the
heart directly.
Similarly, the kinds of venoms affecting the circulatory
system also affect the heart indirec tly.
They clot the blood within the
blood vessels and thus affect the functioning of the heart.
The Snake venom as such is not dangerous if taken by mouth.
The
poisons derived from all animals cons ist of large protein molecules.
They are completely harmless when taken by mouth.
That is the
reason why the treatment of snakeb ite has traditionally been the
immediate suction of the poison from the snakebite by mouth.
As
long as there is no open wound inside the mouth, the venom has no
harmful effect because it is not ab sorbed into the blood circulation
directly.
The human body reacts vi olently against the entry of a
protein directly into the blood.
Th e blood itself is a mixture of so
many proteins.
These prot eins are classified into different groups and
each group is named separately.
During the transfusion of blood,
these groups have to be kept in vi ew.
Human blood is also a kind of
poison, like snake venom, or it may prove to be even more dangerous.
On the transfusion of an unmatched blood group, the recipient may die
immediately.
The proteins of snake venom accumulate in the glands inside the
mouth of the snake.
With the passage of time, they become more and
more concentrated.
The system of the snakebite is not a mere
coincidence but it has been well planned and devised by the Almighty
God.
It is impossible that this sy stem could have evolved on its own
or that it could be the result of a mere coincidence.
Along the canine teeth of the snake, there are two additional curved
teeth (fangs) that have a very thin hole in them, connected to the
glands containing the venom.
When the snake bites, the venom does
not enter the body immediately.
However, when the snake retracts his
head to pull the teeth out, the venom from the glands squeezes out
through the minute holes in the additional teeth (fangs) and then enters
the blood.
Further reaction is the re sult of entry of the venom in the
body.
Out of all kinds of snake venoms, L achesis is the most important for
homoeopathic use.
No other venom or poison has been put to use like
Lachesis and it has been found extremely beneficial.
According to Dr.
Kent, Lachesis has been found useful all over the world.
The evil and
acrimony of the Lachesis venom is also found in all malefactors and
people of wicked mind and bad charact er.
Intense jealousy, mischief
and trouble making in a severe form are found in Lachesis.
Thus,
Lachesis may be called the unive rsal poison.
The snake venoms
become more concentrated in th e spring.
In winter, the snakes
hibernate and during this peri od, their venom becomes more
concentrated and dangerous.
The spring season is the time when the
snakes come out of their holes a nd places of hibernation.
In this
season the snakebite is extremely dangerous.
The timing of the symptoms of sn akebites happens to be very
precisely punctuated.
In whiche ver season the snakebites, the
symptoms and bad effects recur exactly in the same season the
following year.
If a person is bitte n by a snake in the spring season
and happens to survive, then he has to face the symptoms of snakebite
in every spring season.
Patients may presume that they have probably
been bitten by the snake again.
This is especially so because the
wound of the previous snakebite also becomes swollen and congested.
In other seasons also, the symptoms of snakebite can recur but not that
severely and the patient does not feel that he has been bitten again.
The sudden onset of a violent type of sneezing in the spring season
is also a sign of Lachesis.
I ha ve tried Lachesis 1000 on the patients
who suffered from hay fever for ma ny years.
A single dose relieved
their problem forever.
About te n percent of such patients got
significantly better like this, just with one dose of Lachesis 1000.
Once the allergy becomes controlled a nd then recurs, in that case it
should be repeated after two weeks or a month.
If Lachesis fails, then
Natrum Mur and Sabadilla also work well.
So the proper diagnosis of
the patient should be arrived at carefully.
For any such patient who is predisposed to fall sick as a result of
moving from the cold to a relative ly warm temperature, due to the
change of weather or a geographic ch ange of place, Lachesis must be
kept well in mind for his other ailm ents also.
However, Dulcamara is
the only one remedy that can be used in treating sneezing in any
season.
Bryonia is also of great use during the change of cold weather
into warm weather.
A peculiar symptom of Lachesis is that its ailments definitely get
worse after sleep.
Most of the pati ents bitten by snakes exhibit the
same feature, but Lachesis is the most prominent of all snake venoms.
Although it proves to be beneficial fo r the treatment of such patients
whose ailments aggravate after sl eep, it does not mean that every
patient who shows this symptom must have been bitten by a snake.
It
simply means that it is a comm only shared symptom in which
Lachesis is certainly useful.
If in deed a person has been bitten by a
Lachesis kind of snake and then goes to sleep, he may not wake up
and thus will be untreatable.
Every physician must remember that
whenever he is called upon to see a patient bitten by a snake, he must
make sure that the patient be kept awake under all circumstances, even
if he has to be repeatedly slapped on his face.
Once he remains awake
or can be made to wake up, the chances of his survival become bright.
The symptoms of a patient of Lachesis keep aggravating during sleep
in which he observes scary dreams and by the morning, his illness has
become very severe.
He is extrem ely restless in the morning his head
feels warm and hurts.
His heart beat s fast.
Besides that, he becomes
badly stricken with grief, which is typical of Lachesis.
A patient of
Gelsemium also wakes up with a he adache but he sleeps comfortably
at night without seeing any fright ful dreams.
In Gelsemium, the
patient develops a headache if due to some reason, his routine of
waking up in the morning or his timing for breakfast changes.
In a
headache of this kind the proper treatment is Gelsemium and not
Lachesis.
The patient of Lachesis is very cold especially his feet are ice cold.
However, hot water aggravates his symptoms especially the headache.
The pressure of the blood rises inside the head.
The patient feels as if
his head might explode.
In Lachesis like Belladonna, the rush of
blood is more on one side.
In Belladonna, the rush of blood may be
directed to any part of the body wh ile in Lachesis, this tendency is
only limited towards the head.
There is rush of blood towards the
head while the feet become cold.
The person feels riveted due to pain
as if somebody has tightly tied a cloth over his head.
Patients showing
the symptoms of Lachesis may also sometimes faint while taking a
shower with hot water.
Another prominent symptom of Lachesis is that purple or darkish
spots form on the body, much more so on the face.
Similar spots are
exhibited by the patients who experience severe heart attack.
Such
patients who have the tendency to develop such spots should be
periodically, treated with Lachesis prevents the clotting of
blood in the circulation and potential heart attack.
Lachesis is the best
remedy against such happening.
For this purpose, when given along
with Arnica, it is much more effective.
Lachesis is also proved to be very useful in the treatment of swollen
lymph glands.
The wounds bleed severely; the colour of the blood
is dark and it clots in the form of gr ass weeds.
In Lachesis, like
Kreosotum and Phosphorus, there is a tendency towards copious dark
bleeding.
In Kreosotum, slight pressure can cause bleeding.
The
gums, which apparently look health y, will start bleeding with finger
pressure or when there is a minor ailment, the local application of
pressure will start bleeding.
In Phosphorus, the bleeding is brisk and
of red colour.
In Secale Cor and in Lachesis, the blood is darkish is
colour and the configuration of th eir wounds is also similar.
In
Lachesis, like Secale, there is a tendency towards the formation of
gangreneDeath of body tissue from lack of blood flowLocalized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection. over the wounds .
Dark blood keeps on oozing from the
wounds.
The margins of the wounds become swollen.
The
surrounding skin shrinks and become s dark and wrinkled.
However,
other symptoms of Lachesis are quite different from those of Secale.
In Lachesis, the patient is very cold and feels severe cold, while the
patient of Secale feels intense h eat and gets relief with cold
applications on the affected areas.
Another symptom of Lachesis is the formation of Varicose Veins (the
veins become engorged and tortuous).
The blood clots inside the
veins and makes lumps and bumps that may rupture.
Varicose Veins
are a serious and troublesome illness.
In general, it affects women
during pregnancy or after their deliv ery, involving the legs and feet.
Sometimes, it is so severe that walking around becomes difficult.
Lachesis alone is not effective agains t the varicosity of the veins.
In
such a condition, other symptoms of the patient must also be observed
to arrive at a proper dia gnosis and to devise the optimal treatment.
If
the proper diagnosis cannot be esta blished, then Ar nica and Lachesis
together may be given routinely to ge t some relief.
For the so-called pilesHemorrhoids or swollen rectal veinsSwollen, inflamed blood vessels around the anus or lower rectum, causing pain, itching, or bleeding. of the eyes, in which the eyes become intensely
red and swollen, Aesculus is very usef ul.
It is also effective in the
treatment of the piles, which become purple and cause severe pain.
A
characteristic symptom of Aesculus is that although it seems that the
wounds will soon mature, form pus and then rupture, they neither
suppurate nor burst.
The constant pr esence of these non-healing piles
is a great menace.
Aesculus is well known to offer cure in this painful
condition although it does not succeed alone.
It has to be
supplemented with Arnica, Lachesis and similar adjuvant remedies.
One must constantly examine one’s feet to control this problem at the
outset.
The appearance of bluish marks over the ankles and the heels
is indicative of impending varicosity of the veins.
The blood can clot
in them.
Once the veins become swollen and tortuous, the disease
may get out of control.
Blood clots can form within the tortuous
veins, which can dislodge themselv es and lead to heart attack by
embolism.
In the early stage of this condition, Arnica and Lachesis,
by God’s Grace, are very effectiv e for the prevention of serious
consequences.
In Shingles, as already mentioned in various chapters the remedies
Arnica, Ledum Pal, Lachesis and Natrum Mur happen to be very
useful.
In Lachesis, the hands and feet of the patient become cold and patient
suffers from weakness of the heart.
The head feels warm and the
veins pulsate.
During a headache, the patient cannot rest his head on
the pillow because whichever side he lies on, the head starts throbbing
due to excessive rushing of blood.
Lachesis affects the emotional stat e as well.
On hearing sudden sad
news or due to some other emoti onal upset, the heart sinks, the body
sweats and the head becomes warm but the feet become very cold.
While the feet are cold and the usual symptoms of Lachesis are also
present, a single dose of Lachesis will offer magical relief.
The
patient, previously shivering with cold and covering himself in layer
after layer of quilts with the feet feeling unbearably cold, will notice
in just a few minutes after admini stration of this remedy, a sudden
flow of heat waves emerging fr om the upper part of the body
spreading downwards.
I infer from this that Lachesis disperses the
excessive blood from the head towards the rest of the body, resulting
in the warming up of the feet in no time.
Psorinum also possesses this
quality, though with some difference.
The patient of Psorinum is
always cold all over.
Even in the summer, he keeps himself covered.
His skin becomes dark in colour and the body discharges are
offensive.
However in Lachesis th ese signs are absent due to stress,
sudden shock or sometime for no apparent reason, his body may
suddenly turn cold yet the head remains warm.
In the case of Lachesis, the ailment attacks the left side though it
does not remain localised there.
It shifts towards the right side of the
body after some time.
This is a very clear symptom, which, if
associated with worsening of the condition at nigh t, definitely
warrants the use of Lachesis is also very us eful in the treatment of conditions related to
the ovaries.
If the discomfort or pain begins in the left ovary and then
shifts towards the right ovary, it will respond best to L achesis.
If the
condition originates in the right ovary, Lycopodium and Tarentula will
be more beneficial.
In Lachesis, throat conditions also begin on the
left side and then migrate towards the ri ght side.
In Lycopodium the
situation is reversed.
In Pulsatilla, the pain radiates in any direction
(migratory) as found in Lac Caninum.
In Lachesis, the headache also starts on the left side and then
spreads over to the nape of the ne ck.
The temple feels under heavy
pressure, while the lower jaw may also be involved.
Gelsemium may
also be very useful in the treatment of such a he adache although the
headache typical of Gelsemium desce nds from the nape of the neck
towards the shoulder blades in the muscles of the back.
In other
words, it is not confined to the nape alone.
Another characteristic of Lachesis is that its pain tends to change sides
when it originates in the upper body and then migrates to the lower
body.
For example, if the patient has pain over the heart or feels
pressure over the left side of the chest then this pain may travel to the
right hip or groin, or some times it may affect both sides
simultaneously.
Many a time, the pain remains on the left side from
top to bottom, especially when associated with paralysisLoss of voluntary muscle functionThe loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body..
However,
one thing is sure that the sensation of pain and muscular stiffness in
the upper part of the body must be a ssociated with similar discomfort
on the right lower body.
This is typical of Lachesis.
Symptoms of Lachesis include large swelling of the tongue and
numbness over the lips resulting in a difficulty to speak properly.
Any
patient with this symptom, w hose head remains warm and who
develops purple spots on the skin , should ideally be treated with
Lachesis.
In fact, the swelling of the tongue and numbness of the lips
indicate the onset of paralysis insi de the mouth and throat, which, if
not promptly treated with Lachesis, will definitely result in the
paralysis.
Another salient symptom of Lachesis is the feeling of tightness
around the neck , so much so that the patient cannot even tolerate a
collar.
In Glonoine, there is a simila r feeling with the addition of the
feeling of tightness around the head and intolerance to wearing a cap.
The feeling of being st rangulated is indicative of Hydrophobinum.
In
Lachesis, the patient feels tight and constricted at the upper part of the
neck but cannot say for sure, if it is from within or from outside.
In
Hydrophobinum and Hyoscyamus, there is a feeling of constriction
inside the throat while in Lachesis, there is no such feeling of internal
constriction.
He just cannot tolerate anything around the neck.
Lachesis patients by nature are extremely suspicious.
They believe
that everybody is talking against th em or that their food has been
poisoned.
They distrust even their near relatives.
The symptoms then
gradually become worse.
Such patie nts must be treated with Lachesis
and soon.
In my experience, Lachesis benefits to some extent, but not
for long.
Other remedies must be sought after the psychoanalysis of
the patient.
Lachesis will offer cu re only if the other basic symptoms
of Lachesis are also present.
A Lachesis patient has the constant f ear of bleak future for himself, or
of having committed a sin which is unforgivable, or having been
possessed and being manipulated by a superpower.
Once a small girl,
who was similarly sick and who ha d the habit of stealing was brought
to me.
On being asked, she woul d reply that she did it under divine
command.
Such patients should be treated with Lachesis.
Those who
disobey God on “His command” will start obeying Him on the
command of a snake i.e.
Lachesis.
The women of Lachesis
disposition have a constant fear of being chased by someone or they
may become religious fanatics.
Both these symptoms are
characteristic of Lachesis.
The situation becomes worse when they
start thinking of killing somebody w ith the firm belief that God wants
them to do it.
Such patients may in fact kill somebody, or will at least
try to do so If they are religious fanatics, they become extremely
talkative.
They are disorganised and impatient in all matters and do
not even talk properly, changing the topic halfway through and fail to
convey what they intended to say.
They themselves may yell and
scream at full volume but cannot tolerate external noise, which stuns
their nerves.
They tend to th ink of committing suicide, though
practically are very afraid to do s o.
They feel like jumping from a
high place but dare not do so When a patient becomes frightened at
the thought of high places, he may be nefit from Arsenic or ArgentumNitricum.
In general, Lachesis works well on such kinds of mental
patients.
It must be given in at least potencyStrength level of a remedyThe dilution and succussion scale of a remedy (e.g., 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M), indicating its energetic concentration. 200.
In my practice I
have found it much more useful in potency 1000.
Many times, I have
used it in potency CM and found it definitely effective.
A Sore throat contracted in winter is a peculiar symptom of Lachesis.
In Psorinum too, the patient catches co ld right at the onset of winter.
Psorinum is useful in the treatment of sore throat as well, though it is
more useful in the treatment of col d.
Another peculiarity of Psorinum
is that when the nasal discharge stops, a headache sets in i.e the
headache and runny nose alternate with each other.
Such is not the
case in Lachesis.
Another sign of Lachesis is the extreme skin sensitivity , so much so
that the patient may not even tolerate touch with a light cloth.
The
simultaneous presence of discomfort in a particular area and extreme
sensitivity of the overlying skin, causing severe restlessness and
worsening of the headache, is ch aracteristic of Lachesis.
Strong pressure is soothing,
while light touch hurts.
Light touc h causing severe discomfort is well
pronounced in Lac Caninum.
If the fingers seem to hurt, the patient
keeps the fingers open (straight).
On bending the fingers, he cries out
with pain.
In case the armpits ar e extremely sensitive to touch, the
patient keeps his arms away from his sides.
Lachesis is also deeply related to jaundiceYellowing of the skin and eyes from bile pigmentA medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin..
For jaundice, I usually
prescribe the combination of Sulphur, Bryonia and Carduus Marianus,
which by God’s grace have been ve ry successful.
In the case of
failure, one can use Chelidonium, Lachesis, Berberis and Lycopodium
etc., all being very usef ul in the treatment of liver diseases , though
they need to be used with extrem e caution.
Phosphorus is also related
to liver disorders, especially liver cancer .
Its repeated use in high
potency, or its unnecessary use, can bring about dangerous
consequences.
Sometimes, the jaun dice becomes chronic.
This will
respond very well to Lachesis.
The jaundice of Lachesis is
associated with nausea similar to Chelidonium.
Ipecac may be of
some use in some cases of jaundice but it is not deep-acting remedy.
However, it works in certain cases.
Lachesis would be ideal in
treating jaundice and stones in the gall bladder provided the patient
also exhibits general symptoms of Lachesis.
Generally, a mild soreness of the throat causes severe pain in the
eyes when pressed locally.
The examination of the ear with an
instrument provokes cough, showing th at the ear, nose and eyes are
very much interconnected.
When a ny one of these is disturbed, the
other may also be affected.
La chesis, specifically, can by God’s
grace, relieve the ailments pertaining to all three.
Sometimes, the glands of the eye th at make tears (lacrimal glands)
become painfully sore.
Lachesis w ill cure this condition also.
Here
Lachesis will be recognised by an eczemaItchy, inflamed skin conditionAn inflammatory skin rash causing dry, red, itchy, and sometimes cracking or blistered skin patches.-like condition of the face,
swellings and blisters.
Probably this facial condition is transferred to
the eyes.
Eyesores alone are not diagnostic of Lachesis.
In the
presence of facial symptoms, Laches is would be the best treatment to
cure eyesores.
It is the topmost remedy of the fistulae of the eye , as
is Kali Bichrome.
In Lachesis, the nose bleeds during the symptoms of cold.
The correct
diagnosis is only made by the proper scrutiny of symptoms.
In
Psorinum and Lachesis both, the nasal discharge is very offensive.
The cold may lead to eczema of the scalp , which becomes covered
with a thick shell under which germs fl ourish.
When this shell bursts,
it emits an offensive smelling discharge.
When the eczema is
forcefully suppressed with some lo cal treatment, a severe form of
resistant nasal catarrhInflammation of mucous membranes with dischargeExcessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat, associated with inflammation of the mucous membrane. develops.
In such conditions, Mezereum is
much more effective than Lachesis and Psorinum.
Once a child was
brought to me who had a severe cold of a resistant nature.
It did not
respond to any kind of treatment.
The nose smelt awful.
It just so
happened that just then I had read about Mezereum.
I gave him
Mezereum and it cured the cold immediately but he developed eczema
on the scalp, which by the grace of God also cleared with Mezereum
in a few days.
Lachesis and Psorinum are both anti-psoric.
Lachesis is the best
remedy for blisters containing blood i.e haemorrhagic blisters.
This kind of skin condition occurs on and off.
Generally in Lachesis,
like in Arnica, the bleeding is of a darkish colour.
However, the
blood-filled blisters on the face are related only to Lachesis.
The
gums bleed.
The tongue becomes dr y and leathery in consistency.
The mouth is dry yet there is no th irst.
The dryness of the mouth and
tongue is like Gelsemium.
So the di agnosis of Lachesis will be made
on the basis of its other symptoms.
In Lachesis, sputum resembles
soap-lather in appearance but not in taste.
Sometimes, the saliva
exudes like thick hard threads of yello wish colour.
This sign is more
pronounced in Kali Bichrome.
In Lachesis, fluids tend to get stuck in the throat , especially hot
fluids.
Almost all snake venoms cause constriction of the throat,
resulting in difficulty of swallowing food and water.
In Lachesis, hot
fluids make this condition still more difficult while cold drinks offer
some relief.
This symptom is contradictary to the usual nature of
Lachesis i.e the body of the Lachesis patient is cold and he cherishes
heat.
Regarding the constriction of the throat , Lachesis resembles
Belladonna in which the suffering gets worse in heat, while cold offers
relief.
Apis ailments also become worse with heat and get better in
the cold.
This symptom is common to Lachesis, Belladonna and Apis.
However, in Lachesis, a cold drink relieves the condition.
In fact, the
patient likes cold drinks, though nausea immediately follows.
Belladonna also relieves a dry cough like that of a Lachesis patient.
The cough resulting from the misuse of Lachesis or in a patient bitten
by a Lachesis kind of snake, who luck ily survives but is left with a
persistent cough, will significantly benefit from Belladonna is not a very long acting remedy but is considered to be an
intermediate kind of re medy.
Nonetheless, it cure s the persistent type
of cough, following the misuse of Lachesis.
Likewise, Lachesis
annuls the bad effects of Belladonna.
Lachesis is also useful in the treatment of gas in the abdomen
(flatulenceGas accumulation in stomach or intestinesThe presence of excessive air or gas in the digestive tract, causing bloating and wind.).
The abdomen become s distended with gas.
Once the
constitution of the patient is recognised, it becomes so much easier to
find the appropriate cure.
If the patient is very cold in cold weather
and his abdomen is full of gas, then Psorinum will be useful.
It will
restore the expulsion of the blocked up foul-smelling gas.
In Lachesis
too, the passage of flatus softens the belly, though the flatus is not
very malodourous.
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