Homoeopathy — Page 294
Crotalus Horridus 294 open but the cough becomes more severe. The entire body shakes, the skin becomes hypersensitive and pale in colour with the tendency towards boils. The face is pale and listless. If a girl fails to have periods and her face becomes covered with acne then Crotalus would be the ideal remedy for this condition. This will restore her periods and reduce the congestion on her face. Crotalus is not only an acute remedy in fact it is very useful in the treatment of chronic illnesses also. When the body becomes weak , the hands shake and tremors develop in the middle-aged people, Crotalus would not only be found useful, but its use becomes unavoidable. The symptoms of a patient of Crotalus become worse when lying on the right side. There is a feeling of intense cold in the stomach and in the abdomen, as if ice has been placed over them. This sensation can be an early sign of cancer of the intestines or stomach. Timely use of Crotalus will obviate the formation of cancer. Such symptoms must well be kept in mind to avoid unnecessary complications. Crotalus is also used for the treatment of wind in the stomach and stomach ulcers. Crotalus can cure the excessive bleeding originating from the cancer of the uterus. The eyes of such a patient become pale as if she has developed jaundice. This is a typical sign of Crotalus. The weakness of the heart is also a sign of Crotalus. This symptom is found in almost all the cases of poisoning due to snakebites. In particular, there is a feeling of the trembling of the heart during the menstrual period. The hands also shake and become swollen. The legs become numb and there is a possibility of developing left-sided paralysis of the body (hemiplegia). The menstrual periods last longer than usual. Severe pain radiates down the legs. There is a feeling of weakness of the stomach. There is excessive bleeding and a feeling of prolapse of the uterus after the childbirth. Due to severe stiffness and pain, the patient feels great discomfort over the legs and keeps moving the legs constantly. Antidotes: Lachesis, Camphor Potency: 30 to 200