Volume 108 Number 2
78 AJHM Summer 2015
Cornelia Richardson-Boedler, NMD, MA
rimony, Crab Apple, Gorse, Sweet Chestnut,
and
Rescue
Remedy.
Using
Loxosceles reclusa
in Cancer?
The remedy
Loxosceles reclusa,
made from the brown
recluse spider, has been shown to be related to
Tarentula
cubensis,
which is a remedy of unclear origin but likely
made from the brown spider,
Loxosceles laeta.
18
Taren-
tula cubensis
causes and treats painful, burning, purplish
abscesses with ulceration and gangrene—symptoms also
induced by a
L. laeta
bite
18
—as well as scirrhus of mam-
mae
19
(preferably when appearing with the burning pains,
purplish color, and decomposition). Yet, in the above-pre-
sented second case, it was not
Loxosceles reclusa,
which
is toxicologically similar to
L. laeta,
but
Colocynthis
that
slowed the tumor’s growth.
Loxosceles reclusa
was introduced to homeopathy in
1998.
20
I have used this remedy successfully in a number
of cases, including: inflammatory conditions such as ab-
scesses, not only in a patient with a probable
L. reclusa
bite but in a child with a chronically infected lymph node;
severe gangrenous diabetic leg ulcer in an elderly man;
Epstein-Barr virus infection (amelioration of symptoms,
such as headache, brown urine, and quick recovery); poi-
son ivy and poison oak rashes; shingles (diverted at onset
with no recurrence); chronic swelling and pain situated
near a nailed forearm fracture (an apparent sensitivity to
the metal implant); arthritic pains and swellings (good
improvement); alleviation of strong pains in a man dy-
ing from anuria and internal hemorrhage (a cancer patient
healed months previously by chemotherapy); hemorrhag-
ing wound; non-healing surgical wound (healed by a col-
league upon my recommendation). In most of these cases
a single dose of the 200C potency was sufficient.
Moreover, a delayed high spontaneous lymphocyte
transformation rate in humans (delayed hypersensitivity),
caused by
L. reclusa
envenomation has been observed in
allopathic medicine and pointed out as occurring also in
patients rejecting transplanted organs.
21
Thus, it is possible
that homeopathic
Loxosceles reclusa
could prevent rejec-
tion of transplantation. This could benefit patients, includ-
ing cancer patients, seeking transplants after surgical loss.
The remedy could also act in an emergency and divert an
existing response of a delayed hypersensitivity in patients
with various kinds of transplants, while aiding in the heal-
ing of the surgical wound.
Tumors of Hard tissues
Colocynthis
is recommended also in the treatment of
tumors of hard tissues, bone or cartilage, as it appears to
address metastases in malignancy (case 2). However, ad-
ditional remedies are also advised. One may refer to
Hekla
lava
for osteosarcoma,
19
cancer of the bone marrow
3
and
for bony tumors (osteoma) that are spongy.
1
Silica
and
Calcarea fluorica
can be used for tumors of cartilage
(enchondroma) and bony tumors,
1
Stillingia sylvatica
for
“immense nodes” on bones
8
and
Conchiolinum
can be em-
ployed for enchondroma.
22
Some Measures to Prevent Cancer
Measures to prevent the induction of cancer are ad-
vised. The metals chromium, nickel, and iron are among
the foremost inducing agents in cancer, so dietary supple-
ments containing these metals should be avoided. This is
especially important for workers exposed occupationally to
these metals. Such workers are also recommended to wear
protective masks during all working hours. Pigments may
contain these metals in various combinations with other
elements, affecting painters, artists, and print as well as
textile workers. Likewise, wearers of metal implants are in
the critical group, unless the now-available titanium metal
implants were used. Fluoridated and chlorinated drinking
water may assist in the erosion of the metal implants in the
body, hence in the increased release of the toxic metal spe-
cies, and should be replaced with spring water.
16
Conclusion
Colocynthis
and patient-made isodes offer a gentle
approach to the treatment of abnormal growths, includ-
ing cancer in various manifestations, with the promise of
general applicability. The 30c potency of
Colocynthis
has
been effective, as used in this regimen. Bach flower rem-
edies not only prevent homeopathic aggravations but ease
the patient’s mental/emotional and physical struggles.
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