Although Lachesis symptoms in non-acute situations correspond almost exactly to those associated with menopausal women (hot flashes, sweats etc) it should be considered in many other conditions – where the symptoms fit.

Those needing Lachesis will usually have their symptoms predominating on the left side, e.g. a sore throat much worse on the left.  They may have throbbing, pounding or pulsating pains especially in headache.

Extreme pain in sore throat and mumps is pronounced.

Key Symptoms of this remedy

Throbbing, pulsating headches

Better from cold

Hot flushes

Worse before menstrual period

Left-sided complaints

Sensitive to being touched

Lump sensation in throat

Worse on waking immediately after sleep

Conditions often requiring this remedy

Cough

Earache

Headache

Mumps (compare Jaborandi)

Sore throat