Tarentula cubensis

Common name: cuban spider; large, dark-brown and hairy spider of cuba.

This remedy is indicated in septic conditions, with great prostration (Ars., Bapt., Kali-P., Lach., Pyrog.) (Bl.).

The affected parts are of a purplish colour (Apis, Lach.) and there are burning, stinging pains (Apis, Ars., Nit-Ac.) (Bl.).

The agony of a felon compels the patient to walk on the floor for nights (A.).

PRODUCES A PERFECT PICTURE OF SLOUGHING CARBUNCLE, WITH GREAT PROSTRATION AND ATROCIOUS, BURNING PAINS (Anthrac., Ars., Lach.) (D.).

Malignant ulcers (Ars., Carb-Ac., Kreos., Lach., Nit-Ac.) (A.).

Anthrax (Apis, Ars., Lach.) (A.).

Old suppurating, bluish-coloured, offensive buboes (Carb-An., Lach.) (N.).

Pruritus, especially about the genitals (Crot-T., Graph., Merc., Petr., Sulph.) (Br.).

Bubonic plague, with early and persistent prostration (Ars., Bell., Ign., Lach., Op., Phos., Rhus-T.) (Br.).

Retention of urine (Ars., Caust., Lyc., Nux-V., Op., Puls.) (Br.).

Cannot hold urine on coughing (Caust., Nat-M., Puls.) (Br.).

Sleep prevented by harsh cough (Lyc., Puls., Sep.) (Br.)

Loss of appetite, except for breakfast (Br.).

Hiccough after breakfast (Zinc.) (K.).

AGGRAVATION: At night; from exertion; from cold drinks.

RELATIONSHIP: Compare: Anthrx., Ars., Lat-M.