Stannum metallicum
Tin
Key Characteristics
Weakness, exhaustion; chest complaints; worse warmth, exertion; better rest, lying right side; neuralgia; cough; paralysis; sadness.
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
30C to 200C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
200C monthly
Notes
Particularly useful for chest weakness, neuralgia with gradual onset/offset, and paralysis. Higher potencies for neuralgia.
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.
Nervous — weak, exhausted
Materia Medica
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Sad, despondent, weary of life. Aversion to company. Sensitive to noise. Memory weak. Worse from mental exertion. Hysterical. Weeping. Changeable moods. Irritable, fretful. Children peevish. Anxiety about the future. Hypochondriasis.
Headache with pressing pain. Worse from noise, motion. Vertigo on looking down. Scalp sensitive. Pain in temples. Head feels heavy. Worse from lying down. Worse from sun. Hair falls out. Scalp dry. Pressing pain. Pain in occiput.
Eyes pain, worse from light. Inflammation. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Spots before eyes. Pain extends to temples. Worse from looking intently. Dry eyes. Cataract. Twitching of eyelids. Strabismus. Ptosis. Paralysis of eyelids.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Stannum metallicum.
- Complementary
- Follows well
- Compare
- Inimical
- Antidote
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