Dr Reckeweg Stannum metallicum

Other Name: Stannum Met, Tin

Key Actions & Benefits

Stannum Metallicum is a homeopathic remedy primarily indicated for conditions involving physical weakness, chest complaints, colic, and nervous exhaustion. It is also beneficial for individuals who experience a sense of emptiness and fatigue, particularly after exertion or speaking.

Causes & Symptoms Relieved by Stannum Metallicum

Mind and Head

• Treats mental exhaustion and physical weakness.
• Relieves hopelessness and sudden fits of passion.
• Reduces heaviness and stunning pressure in the head, often centered over the temples or eyes.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose

• Burning, smarting, or itching sensations in the eyes.
• Ringing in ears, earache, and tearing pain.
• Dry coryza (nasal inflammation) with swelling and redness of nostrils.

Mouth and Throat

• Excellent for public speakers and singers, relieving hoarseness, dry cough, and throat roughness.
• Soothes rawness and dryness in the throat, especially noticeable in the evening.
• Treats ulcers on gums and cheek swelling.

Chest and Respiratory

• Reduces weakness in the chest, making it easier to talk or sing.
• Effective for violent dry coughs caused by laughter, singing, or warm drinks.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Resolves empty, all-gone sensation in the stomach, often accompanied by nausea or vomiting triggered by the smell of food.
• Relieves colic and cramps, especially when pressure is applied to the abdomen.
• Addresses digging, pinching abdominal pain before stools.

Stool and Urinary Complaints

• Frequent, ineffectual urge to evacuate.
• Expulsion of worms, including lumbrici and taenia.
• Treats urinary retention and frequent need to urinate.

Male and Female Complaints

• Helps with frequent pollutions and excessive prostration in men.
• Relieves uterine cramps and itching in the vulva, especially in the evening.

Extremities

• Relieves muscle twitching, especially in the forearm and hand.
• Treats joint pain, particularly in fingers and ankles.
• Reduces swelling in hands and feet, especially noticeable in the evening.

Skin

• Resolves itchy pimples on the face, which may be sore to touch.

Generalities

• Marked by weakness and fatigue, especially when descending stairs.
• Cramping and spasms are common features.
• Coughing and expectoration provide relief.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• No known side effects if used as directed.
• Compatible with other medical systems, including allopathy and Ayurveda.

Dosage

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take as prescribed by your physician.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals.
• Consult a practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of medication.

Terms and Conditions

• Homeopathic remedies should align with symptom similarity for effectiveness.
• Individual results may vary depending on the condition.
• Self-medication is discouraged; consult a physician for tailored advice.