Gelsemium (yellow jasmine)
Gelsemium sempervirens
The classic remedy for pre-competition nerves — trembling, weakness, and a heavy, drowsy feeling before an event. The legs feel like jelly, the mind goes blank, and performance anxiety brings on diarrhea or frequent urination.
Key indications
- Best for: Pre-event nerves with trembling, weakness, and blank mind
- Legs feel heavy and weak like jelly before competition
- Performance anxiety with diarrhea or frequent urination
- Drowsiness and dullness from anticipatory fear
Anticipation, surprises, humid weather, bad news
Passing urine, open air, continued gentle movement, stimulants avoided
30C one dose the night before and one dose an hour before the event; repeat every 30 minutes if trembling persists.
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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.