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Zincum Metallicum

ZINC · 12 entries across 12 books
2X–6X
Second to sixth potencyDose · Boericke

Reason for use

Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases ; North American Journal of Homoeopathy .

How is it prepared ?

Trituration of the pure metal.

Give the general action of Zincum.

It acts as a tonic to peripheral motor and sentient nerves ; nut if small doses be continued a cachexia is produced, with prostration, impaired mental faculties, emaciation, etc.

What are five general characteristics of Zincum ?

The full Dewey text, by section

Hyperaesthesia Of The Senses And Skin

Give indications for Zincum in spinal irritation.

There is aching about the last dorsal or first lumbar vertebra, worse when sitting ; there is burning along the spine and trembling of the limbs.

What are the indications for Zincum in Meningitis ?

Sub-acute form, especially if tubercular, or if due to suppressed eruptions. Febrile disturbance is absent or slight, there are marked twitchings, jerkings and hyperaesthesia of all senses and skin. Tremulousness of the feet.

When is Zincum indicated in scarlatina and other eruptive diseases ?

When the patient is very weak, too weak in fact to develop an eruption, and as a result there are often brain symptoms, such as meningitis, with sharp pains through the head.

Complete text of the Zincum Metallicum entry in Dewey - Essentials of Homoeopathic Materia Medica; origin and preparation from Clarke. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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2 Kent

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5 Allen

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16 Guernsey

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18 Dewey · shown above

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19 Gross

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20 Hempel

Zincum Metallicum · Charles Julius Hempel · 68,046 chars

23 T. F. Allen

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33 Gladstone Clarke

Zincum Metallicum · A. Gladstone Clarke · 1,414 chars

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Research (12)

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  1. The addition of Zincum Metallicum: an homeopathic during germination and its effect against zinc-induced metal stressBoudali G, Djebbi I, Ammar WB et al. · Environmental science and pollution research international · 2025 · doi
  2. Environmental Homeopathy: Homeopathic Potencies Regulate the Toxicity and Growth of Raphidiopsis raciborskii (Cyanobacteria) and can be Tracked Physico-Chemically. Part 1: Biological ResultsMohammad SN, Pinto AAG, Silva RAD et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2025 · doi
  3. Effect of an Ultra-Diluted Complex on Health, Growth Performance, and Blood Parameters of Pre-Weaned Dairy CalvesMartins MM, da Silva TH, Palma ASV et al. · Veterinary sciences · 2025 · doi
  4. Zincum Metallicum, a homeopathic drug, alleviates Zn-induced toxic effects and promotes plant growth and antioxidant capacity in Lepidium sativum LBoudali G, Ghnaya T, Ben-Abdallah S et al. · Environmental science and pollution research international · 2022 · doi
  5. Silicea terra and Zincum metallicum Modulate the Activity of Macrophages Challenged with BCG In VitroPinto SAG, Nagai MYO, Alvares-Saraiva A et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2021 · doi
  6. Differential effects of Zincum metallicum on cell modelsGonçalves JP, Dos Santos MLF, Rossi GR et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · doi
  7. Structural and thermal analyses of zinc and lactose in homeopathic triturated systemsHolandino C, Oliveira AP, Homsani F et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · doi
  8. Zincum metallicum research: an international scientific collaboration in homeopathyBonamin LV, Bellavite P · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · doi
  9. A clinical history of Zincum metallicum: homeopathic pathogenetic trials and case reportsWaisse S, Jurj G · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · Case Reports · doi
  10. In vitro effects of Zinc in soluble and homeopathic formulations on macrophages and astrocytesBonafini C, Marzotto M, Bellavite P · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · doi
  11. Homeopathy outperforms antibiotics treatment in juvenile scallop Argopecten ventricosus: effects on growth, survival, and immune responseMazón-Suástegui JM, García-Bernal M, Saucedo PE et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2017 · doi
  12. Polycrystalline structures formed in evaporating droplets as a parameter to test the action of Zincum metallicum 30c in a wheat seed modelKokornaczyk MO, Baumgartner S, Betti L · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2016 · doi

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