Ferrum metallicum
Iron
Key Characteristics
Anemia; face flushed from pain, exertion; worse rest, sitting; better slow walking; weakness; palpitation; headaches; false plethora.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
6X to 30C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
6X twice daily or 12C weekly
Notes
Cell salt (Schuessler's #4). Often used in low potencies for anemia and weakness.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Sanguinic — plethoric, flushed
Materia Medica
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Irritable, sensitive to noise. Anxious, fearful. Depression. Aversion to conversation. Slow thinking. Memory weak. Weeping. Hypochondriasis. Worse from contradiction.
Headache with throbbing, hammering pain. Worse from motion, noise. Vertigo on looking down. Face flushed. Scalp sensitive. Pain in temples. Head feels heavy. Worse from lying down.
Eyes pain, worse from light. Inflammation. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Spots before eyes. Pain extends to temples. Red eyes. Worse from looking intently.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Ferrum metallicum.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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