About
Stannum Metallicum is a profound homeopathic remedy prepared from metallic tin. It is a key medicine for deep-seated weakness, particularly affecting the respiratory system and the nervous system. It is often indicated for chronic conditions where exhaustion is a central feature.
Keynotes
Extreme, progressive weakness and prostration; Cough that is violent, loose, and ends in exhaustion; Sensation of emptiness or hollowness in chest or abdomen; Symptoms are better for hard pressure.
Constitution
Tall, thin, stooped individuals with a pale, waxy, or earthy complexion. Often seen in those who are worn out from long illness, overwork, or grief.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Deep, hollow, empty feeling in chest, Weak, rattling cough ending in exhaustion, Progressive weakness and prostration, Heaviness and dragging sensation in pelvis, Sadness and weeping
● Mental Symptoms
Profound sadness and melancholy, tendency to weep when alone or when telling ailments; Aversion to company and conversation; Irritability; Anxiety felt in the stomach.
● Physical Symptoms
Deep, hollow, exhausting cough with copious, greenish, sweetish expectoration; Weak, empty feeling in chest; Heaviness and dragging sensation in pelvis as if organs would protrude; General muscular weakness; Stitching pains.
Uses
Chronic bronchitis, Asthma, Tubercular conditions, Neurasthenia (nervous exhaustion), Uterine prolapse, General debility and anemia
Modalities
Worse: From talking, laughing, exertion, lying on right side, in the evening. Better: From hard pressure, lying on painful side, expectoration, after eating.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically used in higher potencies (200C and above) for chronic conditions. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for acute flare-ups. Frequency depends on the severity and chronicity.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Respiratory system (lungs, bronchi), Nervous system, Female pelvic organs, Muscles
🤝 Complementary
Pulsatilla, Sepia, Arsenicum Album
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used in low potency for prolonged periods without professional guidance. Not for simple, acute weakness. Requires careful case-taking for chronic prescription.
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