Remedy
Cuprum Metallicum (copper)
Cuprum metallicum
A strong remedy for violent, cramping pains and spasms that come in sudden, intense waves — abdominal cramps, leg cramps, menstrual cramps, and colic where the pain is severe and the body may bend backward or writhe.
Key indications
- Violent, intermittent cramping pains and spasms
- Leg cramps, writer's cramp, or abdominal colic
- Cramps that make the body arch backward or writhe
- Clammy skin, blue lips, or coldness during cramping
Worse from
Cold air, touch, motion, before menses
Better from
Warmth, pressure, passing gas, perspiring
Suggested dosage
30C every 30–60 minutes during acute cramps; 200C once daily for recurring cramping tendencies.
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.