About
Crotalus Cascavella is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the venom of the Brazilian rattlesnake. It is a profound remedy for states of intense septicemia, hemorrhage, and rapid tissue degeneration, often with a marked fear of death. It is particularly indicated for conditions where the blood loses its coagulating power.
Keynotes
Dark, thin, non-coagulable blood; intense septic states; profound prostration with mental alertness; right-sided paralysis; jaundice; fear of death; loquacity; sensation of a band or constriction.
Constitution
Often suited to individuals with a history of alcoholism or liver disorders; those who are highly sensitive, loquacious, and experience intense fear and prostration during acute illness.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Septic states, hemorrhages (dark, non-coagulable blood), jaundice, gangrene, intense fear, prostration, delirium, liver disorders, right-sided complaints
● Mental Symptoms
Intense fear, especially of death; loquacious, jumps from one subject to another; suspicious; delirium; forgetful; anxious restlessness; feels pursued.
● Physical Symptoms
Hemorrhages from all orifices (dark, fluid), jaundice (yellow skin, yellow sclera), liver region sensitive, gangrenous conditions, right-sided paralysis, swollen tongue, septic wounds, prostration.
Uses
Septicemia, puerperal fever, hemorrhagic diathesis, liver failure, jaundice, gangrene, alcoholism, delirium tremens, malignant fevers, insect bites with severe reaction
Modalities
Worse: At night, right side, touch, alcohol, lying on right side. Better: Open air, motion.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically used in higher potencies (200C, 1M) in acute, severe conditions. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for more chronic states. Single dose often sufficient, repeated only upon clear return of symptoms.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Blood (coagulation system), Liver, Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Skin
🤝 Complementary
Lachesis, Phosphorus, Arsenicum album, Crotalus horridus
🛡️ Antidotes
Ammonium carb, Camphora, Lachesis
⚠️Important Cautions
A deep-acting constitutional remedy. Should be prescribed by a qualified homeopath, especially in high potencies. Not for self-treatment in serious septic or hemorrhagic conditions which require immediate conventional medical care.
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