Cenchris Contortrix

Description

Like the other snake poisons, it affects the system profoundly. Like arsenic, it has dyspnea, mental and physical restlessness, thirst for small quantities of water, necessity for having clothing loose, like Laches. Marked alternation of moods; vivid dreams. Is a wonderful restorative and deep acting remedy. Increased sexual desire in both sexes. Ineffectual attempts to recline. Right ovarian region painful.

Dose

Dose.--Sixth potency.

Head

Head.--Forgetful, absent-minded, alternating moods. Aching pain in left frontal eminence and left side of teeth. Swelling around eyes, aching and itching in eyes.

Heart

Heart.--Feels distended, fills whole chest, as if it fell down in abdomen; sharp stitches, fluttering under left scapula.

Modalities

Modalities.--Worse, pressure; lying down; afternoon and night.

Relationship

Relationship.--Compare: Ars; Laches. Clotho Arictans--Puff Adder.--Should have a great sphere of usefulness in many conditions where excessive swelling is a leading feature (John H. Clarke, M. D).

Sleep

Sleep.--Dreams horrible and vivid; lascivious.