Cuprum metallicum
(Cuprum metallicum · Copper)
The great remedy of cramps. In the materia medica, Cuprum is associated with violent cramps and spasms starting in the fingers and toes, spasmodic coughing fits, and relief from sips of cold water.
Source
The metal copper, triturated
Kingdom
Mineral
Abbreviation
Cupr.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Violent cramps, especially in the calves and soles, often starting in fingers and toes
Spasmodic coughing fits that leave the face bluish and breathless, eased by a swallow of cold water
Strong metallic taste in the mouth with nausea; drinks go down with a gurgling sound
Exhaustion from overwork and lost sleep; symptoms come in periodic attacks or groups
Tends to feel better
Drinking cold water
During perspiration
Tends to feel worse
Before periods
Touch
Cold air and wind
Night
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Cuprum metallicum)
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Magnesia phosphorica
(Magnesia phosphorica)
Both are cramp remedies; Magnesia phosphorica wants warmth and pressure, Cuprum's spasms are more violent and better for cold drinks.
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Veratrum album
(Veratrum album)
Both cramp with exhaustion and coldness; Veratrum is marked by cold sweat on the forehead and great collapse.
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Zincum metallicum
(Zincum metallicum)
Zincum is the restless, worn-out twitcher; Cuprum the violent, gripping cramp.
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From the classic texts
“Jerking, twitching of muscles. Coldness of hands. Cramps in palms. Great weariness of limbs. Cramps in calves and soles.”
“Cough has a gurgling sound, as if water was being poured from a bottle. Cough, > by drinking cold water (Caust. - < by drinking cold water, Spong.).”
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