LACHESIS -- PRECAUTIONS AND SAFE POTENCY

[HOMEDIDACT]

Dear List member,
These questions are of immense importance to me! --:
1. Are there any unique precautions in the use of Lachesis, which are different than those of other remedies?
2. Which is the lowest, yet safe, potency of Lachesis (C's and also LM's) that, if taken only ONCE for a chronic case (and a long "wait and see" afterwards) -- is unlikly to harm or cause a proving (or a bad reaction) in a patient (male, 48y) who has a lowered vitality?
3 Which scale (C's and also LM's) is to be peferred in a patient who has a lowered vitality? also - will you nstart with a LM/1?
Many tyhanks in advance!
Regards.
Rafy

[Joy Lucas]

Potency, dose and posology should be determined by the individual - if you feel there are extreme sensitivities or weakness the I personally would always keep potency low and choose between LM's, or 12c, possibly 30c and always in water and then you can tweak succussion and dilution to suit the person's vitality and even use drops instead of spoons, finally you could always opt for olfaction.

This goes for ANY rx. But if you do not feel confident in prescribing for someone who has weakened vitality you should seek nearby professional supervision.

Joy

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[Liz Brynin]

Yes - do not repeat it too frequently. My first homeopath (strictly classical - ha!) gave me Lachesis three times over the course of about six months. I developed an irresistible urge to clench my teeth together - would have to do it many times a day, and the effect lasted well over a year. You have been warned!
Liz

[Anwar Farooq]

dr sir,
i think that the nosode of the any type must be used in high dose in single time at once to avoide further reaction u should be used it safe in higher potencey
thanking u that accomdate me dr farooq

--- On Tue, 8/31/10, HOMEDIDACT wrote:

[HOMEDIDACT]

Hi Liz,
Thank you and all others for their replies.
Do you remember which potency he gave you?
Thanks
Rafy

[Liz Brynin]

I'm sorry - I have no idea - I was just getting into homeopathy at the time, and didn't really notice things like that.
All I know is that it would have been one tablet - then wait and see for several weeks - that's how he prescribed. Possibly he gave the same potency each time I went back - he was very classical.
Liz

[HOMEDIDACT]

Dear Liz,
Thanks.
Rafy

[Tanya Marquette]

I don't understand this concern for one particular remedy. I was taught that all remedies need to be
looked at without prejudice. Lachesis is a remedy just like all the other snake remedies, for example.
Why would it be different? Why is it different than a remedy such as lycopodium or opium. Other than
the prejudices that people bring with them, I would treat it like any other. If the remedy is the correct
one, then you figure the potency based on the patient's sensitivity.
Personally, I have given Lachesis on several occasions for acutes as well as constitutionals. I, myself,
have taken lachesis without any particular concern, other than would it be correct and work. One
horrific sore throat/swollen gland acute responded very well to Lach which I would have given a 30c
only because that was easily available. The case could have used a 200c. Cant recall if I had to
repeat the remedy. I have taken Lach on split or repeat doses at different potencies with no agg.
tanya

[Liz Brynin]

I think it's called susceptibility - I was obviously sensitive to Lachesis - and no doubt it shouldn't have been repeated so often.
Lachesis has a reputationfor being a remedy that leaves a mark! I think it is Clarke or Kent that warns against over-use.
Liz

[J tikari]

Why is it being suggested that Lach is different and should be treated with caution.
Any remedy should be used with normal care and attention.
Lach is used for a plethora of ailments and is a common remedy. For menopausal
women it is a common and much used remedy.
If there is clenching of teeth I would look at Phyt or Bry, and not blame everything
to aggravation from Lachesis. Almost any remedy will have an aggravation on
someone or the other. So what? Just use a remedy that is indicated for the aggravation
and get on with it. We should not try and frighten people off any meds.
Generally aggravations come about when a remedy removes the symptom that is being
treated and the underlying ailment then comes to the fore. Just treat the patient for the
ailment that has surfaced.
Personally I consider aggrevation a good sign; for it has removed the symptom it was
prescribed for and exposed an underlying problem which then needs to be addressed.
Jeff Tikari