About
Mygale Lasiodora is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the venom of the Brazilian black tarantula. It is primarily used for conditions involving extreme restlessness, chorea, and violent, jerking movements. Its sphere of action is strongly centered on the nervous system.
Keynotes
Violent, jerking, choreiform movements; extreme, ceaseless restlessness; sensation as if insects are crawling on the skin; symptoms appear suddenly and violently.
Constitution
Nervous, highly-strung, restless individuals, often children prone to chorea. Patients who are impulsive and cannot keep still.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Violent chorea, constant jerking and twitching, extreme restlessness, trembling, convulsions, sensation of insects crawling on skin, palpitations, anxiety
● Mental Symptoms
Extreme anxiety, restlessness, fear, irritability, impulsive behavior, mental confusion, sensation of being pursued
● Physical Symptoms
Violent jerking of limbs and head, chorea, trembling, convulsions, palpitations, crawling sensations on skin (formication), facial twitching, cold extremities
Uses
Chorea (Sydenham's and Huntington's), tremors, convulsive disorders, restlessness, anxiety with palpitations, tics, sensations of crawling on the skin
Modalities
Worse: From motion, touch, excitement, cold air. Better: From warmth, rest, quiet surroundings.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically high potencies (200C and above) are used for acute neurological conditions. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for milder symptoms. A single dose is often sufficient, repeated only upon clear return of symptoms.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, brain, heart, skin, muscles
🤝 Complementary
Agaricus, Tarentula, Cuprum, Zincum
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Coffea
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in severe organic brain disease. Should be prescribed by an experienced homeopath due to its intense action on the nervous system. Not for routine anxiety.
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