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Argentum nitricum vs Gelsemium
(Argentum nitricum · Gelsemium sempervirens)
Both are famous for anticipatory anxiety before exams, flights, performances and big events.
In short
Argentum nitricum speeds up and hurries; Gelsemium freezes, trembles and goes weak.
Side by side
(the classic distinctions homeopaths look for)
| Feature | Argentum nitricum |
Gelsemium |
|---|---|---|
| Response to stress | Hurried, impulsive, racing thoughts | Freezes, trembles, goes blank |
| Body | Loose stools, bloating, belching | Weak legs, heaviness, trembling |
| Cravings | Sweets, which may disagree | No strong cravings |
| Temperature | Warm; wants cool fresh air | Often chilly, with chills up the spine |
| Typical thought | 'What if…?' | 'I can't do it.' |
Argentum nitricum
Better
Fresh, cool air, Belching, Firm pressure
Worse
Warmth in any form, Sweets, Anticipation and emotional strain
Gelsemium
Better
Passing a lot of urine, Bending forward, Open air
Worse
Damp weather, Anticipation and bad news, Heat of the sun
From the classic texts
“Symptoms of inco-ordination, loss of control and want of balance everywhere, mentally and physically; trembling in affected parts.”
“Centers its action upon the nervous system, causing various degrees of motor paralysis. General prostration. Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness, and trembling.”
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Argentum nitricum
(Argentum nitricum · Silver nitrate)
The remedy of anticipation and hurry. Argentum nitricum is associated with nervous, impulsive people whose worry about what's coming (an exam, a flight, a performance) shows up in the gut.
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Gelsemium
(Gelsemium sempervirens · Yellow jasmine)
Heavy, droopy and trembling. Gelsemium is associated with a slow-onset, flu-like state of weakness and drowsiness, and with stage fright that leaves a person frozen.
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