Crotalus

Crotalus horridus horridus

Origin
Native range, like that of many other species of rattlesnakes, is Canada, the US, and South America. Found in arid terrain and desert areas.

Background
Venom "milked" from live snakes is used to make antivenins, which trigger production of antibodies that neutralize the poison from a snakebite.

Preparation
Venom obtained from a live snake by "milking" it is dropped onto lactose sugar. The resulting mixture is then triturated.

Common Names
Rattlesnake, pit viper.

RATTLESNAKE This venomous snake is also called the pit viper, due to the heat-sensitive pit between its eyes and nostrils that it uses to locate its prey.

Key Symptoms

bleeding, possibly from every orifice; septicemia or even septic shock; aversion to tight collars

The Latin name for the rattlesnake derives from the Greek krotalon, meaning "rattle" or "castanet." This is due to the distinctive rattling sound made by the snake's tail, which vibrates at 50 beats per second as the creature prepares to strike its prey. The remedy, proved by the US homeopath Dr. Constantine Hering in 1837, is prescribed primarily for a range of serious disorders, including hemorrhaging, angina, strokes, and infection.

Remedy Profile

Those who respond best to Crotalus tend to be sluggish and melancholic. They are prone to forgetfulness, and may lose their way in their own neighborhood, or even forget the names of close friends. An aversion to family members is typical of these people, and a desire for meat, especially pork, is common.

Crotalus is considered to help stop bleeding from any orifice, making it highly useful for hemorrhaging. It is given following the onset of a state of total collapse, which may be due to a severe septic state, a stroke, or a heart attack. In addition, it may help cases of delirium, throat infection, or retinal hemorrhage.

Bleeding

Symptoms: Copious bleeding from any orifice. The remedy is especially effective for slow bleeding, or for thin, dark blood that does not clot well. It may seem as though blood is present in the perspiration or tears. The bleeding may be associated with a state of collapse or severe infection. Crotalus is used for septicemia with hemorrhaging where the breakdown of red blood cells is so great that the liver becomes overwhelmed, leading to the onset of serious conditions such as jaundice.

Symptoms better: For fresh air; for light; for movement.

Symptoms worse: For lying on the left side; for wearing tight clothes.

Stroke

Symptoms: Weakness or total collapse after a stroke. There may be paralysis or impaired function in the limbs, which is generally rightsided and accompanied by pain that extends down to the left hand. Other symptoms may include retinal hemorrhaging and nosebleeds. There may be signs of delirium.

Symptoms better: For fresh air; for light.

Symptoms worse: For lying on the left side.

Heart disorders

Symptoms: Partial or total collapse following angina or a heart attack. There may be weakness, fainting, and pain that is worse on the left side of the body and that possibly extends down the arm to the left hand. There may be great reluctance to move due to a feeling that something is going to burst underneath the breastbone.

Symptoms better: For light.

Symptoms worse: For lying on the left side; for climbing up steps, or walking up a hill or slope.

Delirium

Symptoms: Confused and disordered thoughts as a result of a serious infection, stroke, or heart attack. There may be irritability, anxiety, and an inability to answer questions. Insomnia is another possible symptom: those affected may suddenly jump out of bed and try to run away, muttering and babbling. These symptoms may also be associated with the delirium tremens caused by alcoholism.

Symptoms better: For light; for movement.

Symptoms worse: For falling asleep; on waking; for alcohol.

Throat infections

Symptoms: Inflammation or infection of the throat, often due to laryngitis or tonsillitis. The pain is particularly sharp on the left side of the throat, and is often accompanied by a dry, irritating cough. Another characteristic symptom linked with Crotalus is soreness in the throat with associated difficulty in swallowing.

Symptoms better: For being in fresh air.

Symptoms worse: For lying on the left side; for clothing that is tight around the neck.

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