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Latrodectus Mactans

Black Widow Spider

Potencies: 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Thermal: Chilly
Miasm: Syphilis
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About

A homeopathic remedy prepared from the venom of the Black Widow spider. It is primarily used for severe, cramping pains, especially in the heart and abdomen, and conditions with a sense of constriction and impending doom.

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Keynotes

Constriction and cramping pains, especially in heart and abdomen. Sensation as if a tight band is around the chest or part. Left-sided symptoms predominate. Tremors and coldness accompany pain. Great anxiety and fear of death.

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Constitution

Individuals prone to severe spasmodic pains, anxiety, and a sense of constriction. Often appears during acute crises like heart attacks or severe colic.

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Severe, cramping pains, Constriction sensations, Angina pectoris, Abdominal colic, Tremors, Coldness, Fear of death, Anxiety

Mental Symptoms

Great anxiety, Fear of death, Apprehension, Restlessness, Sense of impending doom

Physical Symptoms

Severe, cramping pains in chest (heart) and abdomen. Constriction in chest, throat, or rectum. Tremors and twitching. Coldness of body or extremities. Pain radiates to left arm. Profuse, cold sweat.

Uses

Angina pectoris, Coronary artery spasms, Severe abdominal colic, Renal colic, Menstrual cramps, Anxiety with cardiac symptoms, Muscle cramps and tremors

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Modalities

Worse: Motion, Touch, Exertion, Cold air. Better: Warm applications, Bending double, Rest.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M

Recommended Dosage

Lower potencies (6C, 30C) for acute, painful conditions. Higher potencies (200C, 1M) for chronic or severe cases. Single dose often sufficient; repeat only upon clear return of symptoms.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Cardiovascular system, Smooth muscles (abdomen, uterus), Nervous system

🤝 Complementary

Cactus grandiflorus, Lilium tigrinum, Arsenicum album

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphora, Opium

⚠️Important Cautions

Not for routine use. Requires precise symptom match, especially for cardiac symptoms which may indicate a medical emergency. Should be prescribed by an experienced practitioner.

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