Gelsemium

The heavy, droopy, drowsy remedy – for flu, anxiety, exhaustion and trembling.

Overview

Gelsemium is the top remedy for conditions that create heaviness, weakness, drowsiness and trembling. The person appears exhausted, droopy or foggy, with heavy eyelids and slow responses. Gelsemium is a leading remedy for flu, fevers, anticipatory anxiety, headaches, sun exposure and conditions worsened by shock or stress.

When to Think of This Remedy

• Flu with fatigue, chills, aching muscles and droopy eyelids
• Headache like a tight band around the head
• Weakness, trembling, dizziness or heavy limbs
• Anticipatory anxiety before events (exams, appointments, birth)
• Sun exposure leaving the person foggy, sleepy or dull
• Fever with chills up the spine and no thirst
• Fear or dread accompanied by heaviness and tiredness

Mental & Emotional Picture

• Anticipatory anxiety with trembling or weakness
• Dread before events or pressure situations
• Slow thinking, foggy mind, difficulty processing
• Desire to lie still and avoid movement

Physical Indicators

• Heavy, droopy eyelids
• Shivering or chills up the spine
• No thirst despite fever
• Weak, trembling muscles
• Dull, congestive headaches
• Post-sun fatigue or drowsiness

Modalities

Better: Rest, fresh air, lying quietly
Worse: Emotion, anticipation, shock, sun exposure, exertion

Perfect For

• Seasonal flu
• Exams, public speaking, labour anxiety
• Sun-induced fatigue
• Weakness and tremors
• Fever with chills and heaviness
• Dull, band-like headaches

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Please consult a homeopath or medical professional for chronic, severe or uncertain conditions.