Curare

Strychnos toxifera

Common Name(s)
Curare, woorali root.

Origin
Found in South America.

Background
A paralyzing poison was traditionally extracted by native South Americans from this and other Strychnos species for use on arrows during hunting.

Preparation
The resin is extracted from the tree and macerated in alcohol.

Remedy profile

Those who respond best to Curare tend to be hurried, irritable, and aggressive. They want to be alone and may behave maliciously toward others. A loss of moral judgment is also possible. They often have a history of self-abuse, perhaps involving biting or hitting themselves, or ripping their clothes. Typically, they can eat only small amounts of food at a time.

Classic symptoms associated with Curare include weakness, heaviness, numbness, and piercing pains. Progressive muscular paralysis and impaired reflex action may also be treated by the remedy.

Symptoms better: None known.

Symptoms worse: For dampness; for cold winds; for cold weather; at 2 a.m.; for movement; on the right side of the body.

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