About
Ferrum metallicum is a mineral remedy derived from metallic iron. It is primarily indicated for individuals with a tendency towards anemia, weakness, and a flushed, plethoric appearance, often experiencing congestions and hemorrhages.
Keynotes
Anemic appearance with a flushed face, weakness worse from slightest exertion, congestions, hemorrhages, aversion to fat food, desire for cold water, metallic taste in mouth.
Constitution
The Ferrum metallicum patient is often pale, anemic, or plethoric with a flushed face. They are weak, easily exhausted, and irritable. They may have a tendency to hemorrhages and congestions. Often seen in young girls with chlorosis.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Anemia, weakness, pale face, red face, palpitations, hemorrhages, cough, vertigo, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever, chills, pain, swelling, exhaustion, irritability, forgetfulness
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, forgetfulness, easily angered, anxious, restless, aversion to company, hypochondriacal, weakness of memory.
● Physical Symptoms
Head: Congestive headaches, vertigo worse on rising, sensation of fullness. Face: Pale with red spots or flushed. Throat: Soreness, burning. Chest: Palpitations, cough with blood-streaked expectoration, oppression. Abdomen: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation. Extremities: Weakness, coldness, trembling. Skin: Pale, jaundiced, or flushed. Fever: Dry heat, burning palms, cold feet. Hemorrhages: Profuse, bright red blood.
Uses
Anemia, chlorosis, hemorrhages (nosebleeds, uterine bleeding), cough with expectoration of blood, vertigo, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever, chills, pain, swelling, exhaustion, irritability, forgetfulness. Especially useful in conditions associated with poor assimilation of iron.
Modalities
Aggravations: Slightest exertion, motion, eating, drinking, noise, touch, lying down, mental exertion. Ameliorations: Eating, lying down in a horizontal position, slow motion, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Generally given in 30C or 200C potency. Dosage depends on the severity and chronicity of the condition. In acute cases, 3-4 doses a day. In chronic cases, once a week or less frequently.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Blood, circulatory system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system.
🤝 Complementary
Pulsatilla, Calcarea carbonica, Sulphur.
🛡️ Antidotes
Arsenicum album, China, Hepar sulphuris.
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used with caution in patients with strong constitutions and active hemorrhages. Avoid if there is a history of iron overload or hemochromatosis.
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