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Since Constantin Hering spectacularly experimented on
himself in 1828, the snake has exerted a particular fas-
cination on homeopaths. James Tyler Kent stated in his
lectures on the Bushmaster: “Lachesis is a frequently
indicated remedy, and one that you will need to study
much in order to know how to use. Lachesis seems to
fit the whole human race, for the race is pretty well filled up with snake
as to disposition and character and this venom only causes to appear that
which is in man.”
Nowadays we can repertorise Lachesis and several other snake toxins but
many other reptile remedies can only be found after we have mastered the
typical reaction patterns and group characteristics of the reptiles. In this
issue of SPECTRUM we aim to bridge the gap between the well-known
remedies such as Lachesis , Crotalus, or Elaps and the more exotic remedies,
not just from snakes but also lizards, crocodiles, or tortoises. To this end
Jörg Wichmann first clarifies the taxonomy of the highly variable reptiles
and Bhawisha Joshi summarises the common homeopathic characteristics
of this heterogeneous remedy group. This makes it easier to comprehend
the classification of the reptiles in the numerous case histories that follow.
This issue gives us a fascinating view into the world of reptiles as seen in
cases of snakes, lizards, alligator, tortoise and salamander (the last one,
though not officially a reptile, being simply too interesting to pass up!):
Usually the Sensation method has been used to understand the patient’s
core problem and determine the most accurate remedy. Since this path to
the simile for animal remedies seems especially straightforward to follow
and comprehend, it is particularly important to proceed with great care.
Hence the motto of this issue of SPECTRUM: “Imitate, but precisely and
carefully!”
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