The Natural Repertory of Prof. William Nelson

Theridion, spider venom from Theridion curassavicum or the orange
spider is found in the West Indies. This venom can produce throbbing
pains over the left eye which is aggravated in the heat of the sun. Noise
aggravates it as well. This pain is associated with vertigo, and often
times, nausea. It is worsened by closing the eyes, motion or jarring, or
walking across the floor. There is extreme sensitivity to noise. This
venom is very good for conditions of cardiac anxiety.
The cross spider, known as Aranea diadema, is a large black spider of
the central United States. Two particular symptoms directing one to
aranea are numbness of the parts of the body supplied by the ulnar
nerve, and boring, digging pain in the oscalcis.
Black widow venom gives dramatic help for many neurological
conditions, especially peripheral neuropathy.
Scorpion venoms are powerful in homeopathy. They usually cause
paralysis, pains and weakness, and can be used to reverse some of those
same conditions.
Even the venom from the ant can have homeopathic effects. Ant venom
is very rich in formic acid, and this causes inflammation and irritation;
thus, ant venom can help reverse such conditions.
The venom of the honey bee, Apis mellifica, is highly important in
homeopathy as it produces certain types of conditions. The characteristic
symptoms of Apis are: 1) drowsiness, 2) edema, 3) thirst, 4) intolerance of
heat, 5) stinging pains, 6) aggravation in the afternoon (between 4:00 and
6:00) and 7) bruised sensations. Meningitis can often be treated with
Apis. Oftentimes the patient is fidgety, awkward, clumsy, and silly;
laughs, drops things, and is often very jealous.
Wasp venom can have very powerful implications in homeopathy, as
can the Spanish fly or cantharis.
With this brief review of venoms that nature offers, some intriguing
protein compounds can be utilized. Many of these venoms follow the
Arndt-Schultz principle and have reverse action in small, dilute
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