Zincum Metallicum

1 . Cachectic, emaciated persons whose constitutions have broken down through stress of life ; vitality deficient. circulation poor ; nervous exhaustion from overwork.

2 . Soporous conditions of the mind ; child repeats everything said to it.

3 . Hypersensitiveness to external stimuli.

4 . General trembling assoc. with chronic diseases ; weakness and trembling of extremities especially lower limbs ; legs or feet extremely fidgety (of hands - Kalium bromatum ) ; varicose conditions ( Pulsatilla ).

5 . Incipient brain troubles especially from suppressed eruptions ; sudden alarming symptoms follow disappearances of eruption.

6 . Discharges and eruptions difficult owing to weakness of patient but they always > ; menstrual flow > all her symptoms (e.g. neuralgia of left ovary ).

7 . Convulsions with pale face ; no heat (ctr. Belladonna ) ; automatic muscular movements ; twitchings and jerkings especially during sleep at night ; child rolls head from side to side.

8 . Spinal affections with burning whole length of spine ; also dull backache much < sitting.

9 . Ravenous hunger especially at 11 a.m. ; sinking sensation ( Sulphur ) ; great greediness when eating.

10 . Modalities : < cold ; < evenings ; < mental and physical exertion ; < wine and other strong stimulants (and knows it) ; < milk ; < sugar ; > camphor .

Notes : Inimical to Chamomilla, Nux vomica , sometimes chronic of Ignatia .