This source of this remedy is Lycosa tarentula, a large black spider found in Southern Europe. Its bite was reputed to cause tarantism or dancing mania. The homeopathic remedy is made from the whole live spider and is traditionally used to relieve conditions in which frantic, tormented behaviour is the chief characteristic.
Symptoms Alleviated
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