Remedy

Aurum Metallicum (gold)

Aurum metallicum

Botanical illustration of Aurum Metallicum

A focused remedy for insomnia driven by depression, deep worry, or feelings of failure and worthlessness. The person may lie awake with a heavy heart, racing thoughts about duties or past mistakes, and restless agitation that worsens after midnight.

Key indications

  • Chronic insomnia from depression, grief, or self-reproach; especially in men
  • Restless, anxious sleep with a sense of heaviness or despair
  • Worse after midnight, alone, or dwelling on responsibilities
  • May wake with palpitations or pressure in the chest
Worse from

Night, mental exertion, cold, emotional disappointment

Better from

Open air, music, warmth, distraction

Suggested dosage

200C once every 3 days.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.