About
Gelsemium is derived from the plant Gelsemium sempervirens, known for its sedative and antispasmodic properties. It is primarily used for conditions involving nervous tension, anxiety, and flu-like symptoms.
Keynotes
Profound weakness, drowsiness, and a sensation of heaviness. Symptoms often appear gradually and are accompanied by a sense of impending doom.
Constitution
Sensitive, anxious individuals who are prone to nervous disorders
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
nervousness, trembling, weakness, fatigue, headaches, flu-like symptoms, drowsiness, fear of death, muscle weakness
● Mental Symptoms
Apprehension, fear of death, drowsiness, confusion, and a feeling of being overwhelmed
● Physical Symptoms
Generalized weakness, heavy limbs, headaches, and muscle tremors, particularly in the back and neck
Uses
Anxiety, flu-like symptoms, headaches, muscle weakness, nervous tension, and stage fright
Modalities
Worse from excitement, heat, and emotional stress; better from rest and quiet
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 3-5 pellets of the selected potency, taken 1-3 times daily as needed
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, particularly affecting the brain and spinal cord
🤝 Complementary
Aconite, Arsenicum Album
🛡️ Antidotes
Coffee, Camphor
⚠️Important Cautions
Not to be used in cases of hypersensitivity to Gelsemium or during pregnancy without professional guidance
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