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Posted on November 23, 2013 by dgfeakes
Zincum Metallicum
Remedy Source
The name Zinc possibly derives from the German word ‘zink’ meaning metal which was discovered in the 16th century by Paracelsus. It is a stable metal when in open air; however becomes covered with a white coating on exposure to moist air. Zincum has a tendency to oxidise when exposed to a corrosive medium which is known as a sacrificial protection. This is of note as Zincum Metallicum is <suppression and in the suppression or failure of eruptions. Interestingly, zinc is used in topical agents, particularly for the treatment of skin complaints such as eczema or commonly used for nappy rash creams, psoriasis and can be found in cosmetics such as anti-dandruff shampoos and antiperspirants. Not surprisingly, therefore Zincum Metallicum has a wide use to make a protective layer on things such as gutters etc
Affinity
Brain, spinal and nerves
Modalities
< Exhaustion and suppression
> Motion, free discharges, eruptions
Suppression that fags!
My being is open
unable to close
to stop words, noise and images
such as spectres and ghosts
from entering my mind
stopping me from resting
anxieties increasing,
it’s the noise I’m protesting.
Some respite is coming
evening’s not far away
close my eyes to stop it.
Just stop it I pray!
The symptoms aren’t appearing
my emotions are locked
Skin, menses and functions
all output is blocked.
A state of alertness
sleep offers no rest
from the crime I committed
as I wait for arrest.
Emotional turmoil
unable to express
I slept walked last night
exhausted! No rest!
The anger that’s burning
inside me. Not out
causing trembling and weakness
I just need to shout.
But that’s happening at night
when my body is sleeping
with my nerves still awake
my legs twitching and leaping.
I’d love to have company
but the noise I can’t bare
Friends tired of my moaning,
complaining and despair.
My repeating of questions
drives them all to distraction
as I answer things slowly,
Not the best interaction.
Overwork could be causing
this prostration of function
overstress isn’t helping
nor my sense of compunction.
My moods constantly changing
from laughing to sadness
tainted memory and cognition
Is this the feeling of madness?
Too much coming in
can’t process information.
brain and limbs disconnected
tired with frustration.
Feeling feeble and useless
as prostration sets in
Someone please stop the ants
crawling over and under my skin.
Nightime perspiration
profuse, damp and wet
my tubes leak excretions
urine, faeces found in bed.
The manifestation
of suppression is clear
give me Zincum Metallicum
to make my symptoms appear.
Then my healing can start
the direction of cure can begin
as my brain fag subsides
eruptions start on the skin.
I knew there was something
deep inside me affecting
it was the symptom suppression
toxins and poison collecting.
Causing the picture
of Zincum to appear in my case
now functions restored
my sanity can embrace.
Mappa Mundi
The mappa Mundi picture of Zincum Metallicum has a main axis between Fire and Air with a sub axis of Choleric and Phlegmatic. This is an accurate picture as demonstrates the polarities within the remedy of the passion and prostration that can be experienced by the individual within this state within the Fire/ Air axis and the constant state of alertness within the choleric temperament and lack of response and inertia within the phlegmatic.
Bibliography
Agrawal, Materia Medica of the Human Mind
Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica
Gibson, Studies of Homeopathic Remedies
Morrison, Desktop Guide.
Category: Homeopathy, Zincum Metallicum