Remedy

Zincum Metallicum (zinc)

Zincum metallicum

Botanical illustration of Zincum Metallicum

A key remedy for restless legs during sleep, with constant fidgeting, jerking, and an irresistible need to move the feet and legs, especially in exhausted or over-stimulated people.

Key indications

  • Restless legs after nervous system exhaustion or overstimulation
  • Jerking, twitching, or trembling that disturbs sleep
  • Nervous exhaustion with over-sensitivity to noise
  • Worse from wine, exhaustion, and suppressed discharges
Worse from

Suppression, touch, noise, mental exertion, night

Better from

Open air, free movement, gentle pressure, discharges

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.