Homoeopathy — Page 465
Lachesis 465 sensitivity of the overlying skin, causing severe restlessness and worsening of the headache, is characteristic of Lachesis. This symptom is also found in Kali Carb. Strong pressure is soothing, while light touch hurts. Light touch 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 are extremely sensitive to touch, the patient keeps his arms away from his sides. Lachesis is also deeply related to jaundice. For jaundice, I usually prescribe the combination of Sulphur, Bryonia and Carduus Marianus, which by God’s grace have been very successful. In the case of failure, one can use Chelidonium, Lachesis, Berberis and Lycopodium etc. , all being very useful in the treatment of liver diseases , though they need to be used with extreme 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 jaundice 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 that the ear, nose and eyes are very much interconnected. When any one of these is disturbed, the other may also be affected. Lachesis, specifically, can by God’s grace, relieve the ailments pertaining to all three. Sometimes, the glands of the eye that make tears (lacrimal glands) become painfully sore. Lachesis will cure this condition also. Here Lachesis will be recognised by an eczema-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, Lachesis would be the best treatment to cure eyesores. It is the topmost remedy of the fistulae of the eye , as is Kali Bichrome.