About
Selenium is a mineral that is essential for life, but can be toxic in large doses. In homeopathy, it is used to address a wide range of symptoms related to nervous exhaustion, weakness, and premature aging, particularly in individuals who are prone to worry and anxiety.
Keynotes
Premature old age, marked weakness and trembling, hair falling out, nails brittle and sore, constipation with inactive rectum, aversion to company, feels better when occupied.
Constitution
Individuals who are mentally active, prone to worry and overwork, often appearing older than their age. They tend to be sensitive, irritable, and have a weakened constitution, leading to premature aging and various physical complaints.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Weakness, exhaustion, trembling, hair loss, nail brittleness, numbness, tingling, premature old age, anxiety, forgetfulness, irritability, aversion to company, sadness, constipation, urinary incontinence, prostatic issues, sexual weakness, vertigo, headache
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, worry, fear of future, forgetfulness, absentmindedness, irritability, easily offended, sadness, aversion to company, feels worse when alone, restlessness, mental exhaustion, aversion to mental work.
● Physical Symptoms
General weakness, trembling of hands and legs, hair falling out in patches, scalp sensitive, nails brittle, sore, and discolored, skin dry and sallow, premature wrinkles, numbness and tingling in extremities, headache with vertigo, constipation with large, difficult stools, urinary incontinence, prostatic enlargement, sexual weakness with premature ejaculation, impotence, backache, joint pains, soreness of muscles.
Uses
Nervous exhaustion, neurasthenia, premature senility, hair loss (alopecia), brittle nails, muscle weakness, trembling, anxiety disorders, forgetfulness, constipation, urinary incontinence, prostatic hypertrophy, impotence, dizziness, headaches, and conditions associated with overwork and stress.
Modalities
Worse from mental exertion, worry, overwork, loss of vital fluids, lying down, uncovering the head. Better from being occupied, gentle exercise, fresh air, warmth.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Generally taken in 30C or 200C potency, once or twice daily. Higher potencies may be taken less frequently. Dosage should be individualized based on the patient's condition and response.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, hair follicles, nails, skin, prostate gland, urinary tract, digestive system.
🤝 Complementary
Phosphorus, Lachesis, Nux vomica, Calcarea carbonica.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, China, Ipecac.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in individuals with severe nervous system disorders. Overuse may exacerbate symptoms. Consult a qualified homeopath for appropriate potency and dosage.
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