Remedy
Plumbum Metallicum (Lead)
Plumbum metallicum
A deep-acting remedy for stubborn constipation with hard, dry, dark, ball-like stools that are extremely difficult to expel. The abdomen feels retracted or drawn toward the spine, and there may be severe colicky pain relieved by hard pressure.
Key indications
- Obstinate constipation with hard, dry, black, sheep-dung-like stools
- Severe straining with sensation of anus drawn upward
- Abdomen feels drawn in toward the spine
- Colicky pain relieved by hard pressure
Worse from
Motion, cold, exertion, night
Better from
Hard pressure, rubbing, warmth
Suggested dosage
200C twice daily; reduce as bowels normalize.
Frequently taken with
Lycopodium (club moss)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.