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299 Cuprum Metallicum
(Copper Metal)

Copper is a metal of reddi sh brown colour, which is utilized to make
various instruments, weapons and el ectric wires. It is soft in
consistency, so it is mixed with othe r metals to make different alloys.
These alloys have proved useful due to their differences, particularly
in industry. The people workin g with Copper gradually start
developing the symptoms of Copper poisoning, such as severe abdominal colic, cholera, cough a nd convulsions. The homoeopathic
remedy prepared from the Copper powder is called Cuprum.

Convulsions are the most prominent charac teristic of Cuprum and one
cannot think of Cuprum without them. The convulsions are very
severe and unbearable; th e patient in agony wishes to die. Severe
convulsions and tightness are uniform ly present in any ailment of
Cuprum and this condition affect s all the muscles of the body.
Cuprum will prove very useful in the treatment of epilepsy and
cholera , especially when associated with convulsions and blue
coloration of skin. During a convuls ion, the hands form into a tight
fist. Similarly, the feet twist downw ards. The severe contractions of
the hands and feet then proceed upward towards the legs and the arms and then the entire body becomes stiff and contracted.
Sometimes, the spasmodic condition affects the blood vessels going to
the brain, as a result of which the patient talks absurdly, loses his
memory and can become delirious or even unconscious. The muscles
exhibit tonic contractions and con vulsions. There is twitching and
fasciculation of the muscles. The jerking of the muscles is on the
side opposite to the one the patien t lies on. In Cimicifuga, the
twitching is on the same side as th e person is lying on. The stiffness
of the entire body associated with unconsciousness as in epilepsy is a
typical sign of Cuprum. However, if a person is unconscious but the
twitching is only on one part of th e body or another, without
generalised rigidity, the patie nt is not one of Cuprum.
Cuprum is also very useful in the treatment of whooping cough and
asthmaChronic respiratory disease causing difficulty breathingA condition characterized by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing, typically from an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity. . In my opinion, Cuprum must be used to treat the convulsions
associated with coughing and as thma. Cuprum offers prompt

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300 effective relief when the patient f eels the spasmodic contraction of the
windpipe (trachea) in warm weathe r, becoming better on the local
application of ice or something col d. The spastic tightness at the sides
and the lower part of th e chest is very troublesome. The patient feels
as if he is going to die. There is a stabbing type of pain starting from
the chest going towards the back. In fact, this results from the convulsion and Cuprum works magically to relieve it. Keeping this in
mind, Cuprum is also usef ul in the treatment of biliary colic and
convulsions. When an old person happens to ma rry after a long period of celibacy,
he may experience convulsions, which may radiate upward towards the legs and then back after sexual intercourse. Cuprum is the best
treatment for this condition. Cuprum is the ideal remedy for treating the convulsions during
menstruation , which start from the fingers and then spread through
the entire body. The body becomes ri gid. If there is unconsciousness,
deliriumAcute state of confusion and disorientationA sudden, severe state of mental confusion, anxiety, and disorientation, often accompanied by hallucinations. and the eyes become fixed di rected upwards, Cuprum should
be administered promptly. Cuprum is the best remedy for treating
epilepsy in which the headache starts from the nape of the neck and
then radiates towards the forehead. There is an element of frequent convulsions and jerking of the fi ngers, making the patient scream.
There is incontinence of urine or faeces. Cuprum works equally well for relie ving the violent contractions of
the muscles which bend the joints or make the joints straight (i.e. the flexor and extensor muscles). The contractions of these muscles cause
severe pain, but when the muscles become completely flaccid, they cannot be put into use under comma nd (voluntarily). An epileptic
patient of Cuprum usually suffers from severe headache following convulsions. Sometimes, a woman loses her eyesight at the time of childbirth due
to the rupture of a blood vessel supp lying the brain, which can lead to
permanent blindness. However, in Cuprum, the blindness is
transitory , because it is due to the spasmodic narrowing of the blood
vessels, rather than the rupture of these vessels. Transitory blindness
observed at the time of childbirth in the presence of other signs and

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301 symptoms of Cuprum will, by God’s grace, be definitely benefited
with Cuprum, which will also facilitate the childbirth .
Some conditions pertaining to the mi nd are very eviden t in the patient
of Cuprum. The patient is infl exible, remains sad, and keeps on
uttering words that he really does not mean. The mind feels empty. There is headache, and a noticeable reddish blue hue and inflammation. The patient feels as if hot water is being poured over
his head. There is severe vertigo and the head seems to be sagging forwards. There is severe pain at the forehead, temples and the
nape , which is aggravated on applica tion of local pressure, and there
is pallor of the face with a bluish tinge. The patient remains lost in deep thoughts. The lips are bluish and during the unconscious state,
the jaws lock tightly and there is frothing at the mouth. The nose
becomes heavily congested with blood. The sense of smell is lost, and
there is a metallic taste in the mouth. The patient spits a lot. The tongue becomes paralysed, and the person starts stammering. The
patient protrudes his tongue like a snake, contracted and narrow.

One sign of Cuprum is the hiccuping , which results from the spasm of
the diaphragm. Drinking cold wa ter would relieve the nausea and
vomiting. Nausea and vomiting occur on exposure to the cold.
Severe abdominal colic, frequent scan ty stools associated with severe
attacks of convulsions, distention of the abdomen, which hurts on light
pressure or touch, and the drawing in sensation of the abdomen are all
signs of Cuprum. Cuprum is one of the three commonly used remedies for cholera. Its distinguishing features are very ob vious and easily recognisable. In
cholera, the colic starts in the st omach which is very severe, but the
stools though diarrhoeal ar e interrupted and scanty rather than free.
There is violent twisting of the hand s and feet but the cramps of the
calves are much more severe than any other kind of cramps. Along
with these spasmodic signs, there is generalised bluing of the body
establishing the diagnosis of Cupr um. Other two remedies used for
cholera are Camphor and Veratrum🌿 VeratrumMateria Medica Clinical Profile: Click to explore Boericke keynotes, symptoms, modalities, and dosage guidelines. Album. Sometimes, young girls experience severe tightness over the back
and the abdomen during their periods. If these cramps migrate to the
calves, Cuprum would be the most appropriate remedy. In this

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302 condition, the patient has mild nausea and diarrhoea too. The
occurrence of epileptic fit during menstruation is also a sign of
Cuprum. If this condition is obser ved at the appearance of new moon,
then Silicea would be found more useful.
Adjuvant: Calcarea Carb
Antidotes: Camphor, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Staphysagria,
Potency: From 30 to 200