Ferrum metallicum
(Ferrum metallicum · Iron)
The remedy of pale weakness that flushes easily. In the materia medica, Ferrum metallicum is associated with people who look stronger than they feel, turning pale and then suddenly red with the least effort or emotion.
Source
Metallic iron, finely ground
Kingdom
Mineral
Abbreviation
Ferr.
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)
Weak and tired from mere talking or walking, though looking robust
Pale face and lips that flush fiery red with exertion, pain or emotion
Irritable and easily excited by the least contradiction; small noises are unbearable
Feels best walking slowly about, though weakness may force a lie-down
Tends to feel better
Walking slowly about
After rising
Summer
Tends to feel worse
Sitting still
Night, especially around midnight
Overheating and cold washing
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Ferrum metallicum)
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Ferrum phosphoricum
(Ferrum phosphoricum)
Ferrum phosphoricum shares the easy flushing but is more of an early, mild feverish picture.
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China officinalis
(Cinchona officinalis)
China is described for weakness after losing fluids, with bloating and oversensitivity; often discussed alongside Ferrum.
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Pulsatilla
(Pulsatilla pratensis)
Both can be pale and changeable, but Pulsatilla is mild and weepy where Ferrum is irritable.
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From the classic texts
“Weakness from mere speaking or walking though looking strong. Pallor of skin, mucous membranes, face, alternating with flushes.”
“Extreme paleness of the face, lips and mucous membranes which becomes red and flushed on the least pain, emotion or exertion.”
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