Cuprum Metallicum (HMT)

(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

Convulsions are the most prominent characteristic of Cuprum and one

cannot think of Cuprum without them. The convulsions are very

convulsions and tightness are uniform ly present in any ailment of

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

Sometimes, the spasmodic condition affects the blood vessels going to

the brain, as a result of which the patient talks absurdly, loses his

exhibit tonic contractions and con vulsions. There is twitching and

side opposite to the one the patien t lies on. In Cimicifuga, the

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 patient is not one of Cuprum.

asthma. In my opinion, Cuprum must be used to treat the convulsions

effective relief when the patient feels the spasmodic contraction of the

as if he is going to die. There is a stabbing type of pain starting from

convulsions.

When an old person happens to ma rry after a long period of celibacy,

he may experience convulsions, which may radiate upward towards

treatment for this condition.

the entire body. The body becomes rigid. If there is unconsciousness,

There is incontinence of urine or faeces.

Cuprum works equally well for relie ving the violent contractions of

cannot be put into use under comma nd (voluntarily). An epileptic

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

symptoms of Cuprum will, by God’s grace, be definitely benefited

Some conditions pertaining to the mi nd are very evident in the patient

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

Severe abdominal colic, frequent scan ty stools associated with severe

signs of Cuprum.

distinguishing features are very ob vious and easily recognisable. In

cholera, the colic starts in the st omach which is very severe, but the

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

cholera are Camphor and Veratrum Album.

then Silicea would be found more useful.

Adjuvant: Calcarea Carb

windpipe (trachea) in warm weathe r, becoming better on the local

application of ice or something cold. The spastic tightness at the sides

convulsion and Cuprum works magically to relieve it. Keeping this in

inflammation. The patient feels as if hot water is being poured over

nape, which is aggravated on applica tion of local pressure, and there

the diaphragm. Drinking cold wa ter would relieve the nausea and

vomiting. Nausea and vomiting occur on exposure to the cold.

mind, Cuprum is also usef ul in the treatment of biliary colic and

of Cuprum. The patient is infl exible, remains sad, and keeps on

uttering words that he really does not mean. The mind feels empty.

severe and unbearable; th e patient in agony wishes to die. Severe

delirium and the eyes become fixed directed upwards, Cuprum should

epilepsy in which the headache starts from the nape of the neck and

then radiates towards the forehead. There is an element of frequent

patient of Cuprum usually suffers from severe headache following

Sometimes, a woman loses her eyesight at the time of childbirth due

There is headache, and a noticeable reddish blue hue and

his head. There is severe vertigo and the head seems to be sagging

forwards. There is severe pain at the forehead, temples and the

Cuprum. If this condition is observed at the appearance of new moon,

severe and unbearable; th e patient in agony wishes to die. Severe

delirium and the eyes become fixed directed upwards, Cuprum should

epilepsy in which the headache starts from the nape of the neck and

then radiates towards the forehead. There is an element of frequent

patient of Cuprum usually suffers from severe headache following

Sometimes, a woman loses her eyesight at the time of childbirth due

There is headache, and a noticeable reddish blue hue and

his head. There is severe vertigo and the head seems to be sagging

forwards. There is severe pain at the forehead, temples and the

Cuprum. If this condition is observed at the appearance of new moon,

abdominal colic, cholera, cough a nd convulsions. The homoeopathic

the hands and feet then proceed upward towards the legs and the arms

Cuprum is also very useful in the treatment of whooping cough and

associated with coughing and as thma. Cuprum offers prompt

windpipe (trachea) in warm weathe r, becoming better on the local

and the lower part of th e chest is very troublesome. The patient feels

the chest going towards the back. In fact, this results from the

the diaphragm. Drinking cold wa ter would relieve the nausea and

vomiting. Nausea and vomiting occur on exposure to the cold.

attacks of convulsions, distention of the abdomen, which hurts on light

pressure or touch, and the drawing in sensation of the abdomen are all

stools though diarrhoeal ar e interrupted and scanty rather than free.

and the abdomen during their periods. If these cramps migrate to the

condition, the patient has mild nausea and diarrhoea too. The

menstruation, which start from the fingers and then spread through

Sometimes, a woman loses her eyesight at the time of childbirth due

observed at the time of childbirth in the presence of other signs and

with Cuprum, which will also facilitate the childbirth.

and the abdomen during their periods. If these cramps migrate to the

occurrence of epileptic fit during menstruation is also a sign of

Cuprum and this condition affect s all the muscles of the body.

the hands and feet then proceed upward towards the legs and the arms

and then the entire body becomes stiff and contracted.

memory and can become delirious or even unconscious. The muscles

fasciculation of the muscles. The jerking of the muscles is on the

twitching is on the same side as th e person is lying on. The stiffness

the chest going towards the back. In fact, this results from the

the legs and then back after sexual intercourse. Cuprum is the best

epilepsy in which the headache starts from the nape of the neck and

convulsions and jerking of the fi ngers, making the patient scream.

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

Sometimes, young girls experience severe tightness over the back