• Literally, Lachesis refers to the poison of the bushmaster snake.
• Lachesis is blue-purplish in color.
• In homeopathy lachesis is a deep working medicine and a good remedy for most snakebites. 

Where does Lachesis come from?

• Lachesis is prepared from the poison of the bushmaster snake, a very violent and poisonous snake also called Surukuku.
• The snake is found in South America.

Who discovered Lachesis?

• It was first obtained and proved by Dr. Constantine Hering, one of the most brilliant of Hahnemann's immediate followers.

Symptoms that Lachesis cures?

• Throat seems swollen
• Feeling of a crumb of bread left sticking in the throat
• Chronic sore throat
• Secretion of sticky mucus
• Tonsils purplish in color
• Nose sensitivity
• Asthma
• Sneezing
• Rawness and dryness in throat without thirst