Remedy

Cuprum Metallicum (copper)

Cuprum metallicum

Botanical illustration of Cuprum Metallicum

A supportive remedy in leukemia for high fever with cramps, spasms, and cold, clammy skin. Helpful when fever is accompanied by violent cramping, blueness of the lips or nails, and exhaustion.

Key indications

  • Best for: High fever during leukemia; especially with cramps, spasms, or cold extremities
  • Violent, intermittent cramping or colicky pains
  • Blue lips or nails with clammy skin during fever
  • Exhaustion and prostration with cramping episodes
Worse from

Cold air, touch, motion, before menses

Better from

Warmth, pressure, rest, perspiring

Suggested dosage

6C for high fever. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: High fever in leukemia requires immediate medical evaluation; this remedy is supportive only.

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.