Zinc met.

Zinc

Zincum metallicum

In the human body, zinc occurs as a trace element that is essential for normal growth. It is involved in the functioning of the hormone insulin, which is vital for a healthy metabolism. Medicinally, zinc oxide is used as an ointment for local conditions, such as ulcers and skin fissures, and zinc supplements are taken orally for feverish conditions, hysteria, neuralgia, convulsions, and tetanus.

Parts Used

Zinc.

Uses

Zinc met. is mainly used for conditions of extreme mental or physical weakness, or exhaustion with restless, fidgety movements, such as restless legs. These symptoms may develop from too much stress and lack of sleep. In addition to being run-down and generally exhausted, the person may have brain fatigue with a tendency to repeat a question before answering it, and associated irritability and jumpiness, especially in response to noise or touch.

Symptoms worsen if discharges are suppressed, for example by using cough suppressants.

Source

Zinc sulfide, which is common in nature, is found in the US, South America, Australia and Asia.

Comments

From Stephen

I have found this remedy (Zinc metallicum) really useful in helping me contain my chronic fatigue syndrome. It is the only homeopathic remedy that appears to work for me. Others with CFS may find that other remedies work better for them than this one - each CFS sufferer responds differently I guess.