About Gelsemium Sempervirens Homeopathy Dilution:

Gelsemium is a homoeopathic dilution prepared from the plant Yellow Jasmine which has a marked action on the nervous system in general. It helps in cases of weakness and debility along with a state of mental and physical depression.

It is one of the commonly used remedies in cases of vertigo and headaches resulting from exposure to the sun. It is also helpful in cases of frequent fainting and in cases of fevers with great chills and a lack of thirst along with severe backache. It helps the patient regain vitality and become more active and aware especially after prolonged illnesses.

This remedy mainly acts upon the nervous system and is indicated for varying degrees of motor paralysis. It is indicated for the restriction of movements and lack of coordination of various groups of muscles in and around the eyes, throat, chest, larynx, sphincter, extremities, etc.

Head: Headache with heaviness of the head with a sensation of band around the forehead. Occipital headache with vertigo, heaviness of eyelids and bruised feeling. Soreness of the scalp, muscles of neck and shoulders. Aching in the temples, extending to ears, nose and chin. Headache relieved by urination.

Eyes: Partial paralysis of the eyelids with heaviness, blurred, smoky and double vision. Dimness of vision with dilated pupils and insensitivity to light. Neuralgic pains in the orbit and muscles of the eyeball with bruised pain, contraction and twitching of muscles. Inflammation of vitreous and retina with increased pressure inside the eyeball.

Throat: Sore throat, loss of voice and inflammation of tonsils with difficulty in swallowing especially of warm food. Pain from the throat shoots into the ear with itching and tickling in soft palate and pharynx. Pain behind the ears, at the back of parotid.
Heart: Constricted feeling in the heart with palpitation, slow pulse which gets accelerated on motion. Weakness of heart with slow pulse of old age.

Fever: Violent shaking of the body with chills running up and down the back. Long and exhausting stages of heat and sweat. Fever with muscular soreness, great prostration, and violent headache.

Modalities: Worse, damp weather, fog, before a thunderstorm, emotion, or excitement, bad news, tobacco-smoking, when thinking of his ailments; at 10 am. Better, bending forward, by profuse urination, open air, continued motion, stimulants.

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.

Other symptoms are also found in:

• Mind
• Nose
• Face
• Mouth
• Stomach
• Stool
• Urine
• Female
• Male
• Respiratory
• Back
• Extremities
• Sleep

What are the side effects of Gelsemium?

No known side effects of Gelsemium Sempervirens CH are known or reported.

What precautions to take before taking Gelsemium?

None.

Is Gelsemium suitable for children?

Yes.

How long should I take Gelsemium?

Until the symptoms improve or as per the Physicians prescription.

Is it safe to take Gelsemium during pregnancy?

Yes.