Gelsemium
- The remedy is used to treat symptoms of headache, paralysis, fever, and typhoid fever.
- It is known for its action on the central nervous system, causing feelings of weakness and prostration.
- The drug picture of Gelsemium is characterized by a lack of vitality and a tendency towards paralysis.
Headache
- Action of the drug: Relieves headache with a sensation of bandage or tightness around the head.
- Functional changes: Affects the blood vessels, causing dilation and leading to headache.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to inflammation of the brain and its membranes.
- Characteristic symptoms: Headache with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves headache with a sensation of tightness and is worse by exertion.
Paralysis
- Action of the drug: Relieves paralysis and weakness of the muscles.
- Functional changes: Affects the nervous system, causing a lack of coordination and muscle weakness.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to degeneration of the nerve cells and muscle atrophy.
- Characteristic symptoms: Paralysis with numbness, tingling, and loss of reflexes.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves paralysis and muscle weakness, especially after fever.
Fever
- Action of the drug: Relieves fever with chills, sweating, and weakness.
- Functional changes: Affects the body's thermoregulation, causing a rise in temperature.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to septicemia and other complications.
- Characteristic symptoms: Fever with chills, sweating, and prostration.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves fever with chills and prostration.
Typhoid Fever
- Action of the drug: Relieves symptoms of typhoid fever, including headache, fever, and abdominal pain.
- Functional changes: Affects the digestive system, causing diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal tenderness.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to intestinal perforation and peritonitis.
- Characteristic symptoms: Typhoid fever with headache, fever, and abdominal pain.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves symptoms of typhoid fever, including headache and abdominal pain.
Guiding Symptoms
- The guiding symptoms of Gelsemium include headache, paralysis, fever, and typhoid fever.
- The remedy is also indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
- The symptoms are often worse by exertion and better by rest.
Physical General
- Action of the drug: Relieves physical weakness and prostration.
- Functional changes: Affects the muscles, causing weakness and lack of coordination.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to muscle atrophy and degeneration of the nerve cells.
- Characteristic symptoms: Physical weakness, prostration, and lack of vitality.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves physical weakness and prostration.
CNS
- Action of the drug: Relieves symptoms of CNS, including headache, paralysis, and numbness.
- Functional changes: Affects the nervous system, causing a lack of coordination and muscle weakness.
- Pathological tendencies: Can lead to degeneration of the nerve cells and muscle atrophy.
- Characteristic symptoms: Headache, paralysis, numbness, and tingling.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by exertion.
- One-line summary of system picture: Gelsemium relieves symptoms of CNS, including headache and paralysis.
Drug Picture
Introduction
- Gelsemium is a homeopathic remedy used to treat a variety of symptoms, including headache, paralysis, fever, and typhoid fever.
- The remedy is known for its action on the central nervous system, causing feelings of weakness and prostration.
Sphere of Action
- The sphere of action of Gelsemium includes the central nervous system, muscles, and digestive system.
- The remedy is indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
Clinical Features
- The clinical features of Gelsemium include headache, paralysis, fever, and typhoid fever.
- The remedy is also indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
Pathology
- The pathology of Gelsemium includes inflammation of the brain and its membranes, degeneration of the nerve cells, and muscle atrophy.
- The remedy can lead to complications such as septicemia, intestinal perforation, and peritonitis.
Physical Makeup / Constitution
- The physical makeup of Gelsemium includes a lack of vitality, weakness, and prostration.
- The remedy is indicated in cases of physical weakness, muscle atrophy, and degeneration of the nerve cells.
Characteristic Symptoms
- The characteristic symptoms of Gelsemium include headache, paralysis, numbness, tingling, and lack of reflexes.
- The remedy is also indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
Guiding Symptoms
- The guiding symptoms of Gelsemium include headache, paralysis, fever, and typhoid fever.
- The remedy is also indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
Ailments From
- The ailments from Gelsemium include exposure to wet weather, exertion, and emotional stress.
- The remedy is indicated in cases of prostration, weakness, and lack of vitality.
Modalities (Worse/Better)
- The modalities of Gelsemium include worse by exertion, better by rest.
- The remedy is indicated in cases of physical weakness, muscle atrophy, and degeneration of the nerve cells.
Generalities
- The generalities of Gelsemium include a lack of vitality, weakness, and prostration.
- The remedy is indicated in cases of physical weakness, muscle atrophy, and degeneration of the nerve cells.
Comparisons / Relationships
| Remedy | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Bryonia | Similar to Gelsemium in its action on the head and muscles |
| Rhus tox | Similar to Gelsemium in its action on the muscles and joints |
| Arsenic | Similar to Gelsemium in its action on the digestive system |
Keynote Keywords
- Headache
- Paralysis
- Fever
- Typhoid fever
- Prostration
- Weakness
- Lack of vitality