Homoeopathy — Page 466
Lachesis 466 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 flourish. When this shell bursts, it emits an offensive smelling discharge. When the eczema is forcefully suppressed with some local treatment, a severe form of resistant nasal catarrh 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 dry and leathery in consistency. The mouth is dry yet there is no thirst. The dryness of the mouth and tongue is like Gelsemium. So the diagnosis 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 yellowish 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