Used in homeopathy to fight flu, flu-like illnesses and neurological or nervous disorders, Gelsemium sempervirens is a remedy that is prepared from a plant native to Mexico and the United States. Commonly known as "yellow jasmine" or "Carolina jasmine", this climbing perennial of the oleaceae family is a highly toxic plant that can prove deadly when consumed in large quantities. In order to exclude any risk, the parent substance obtained from yellow jasmine root is therefore diluted successively until there is no longer any trace of toxicity.
Once recommended in case of fever, Gelsemium sempervirens is a remedy that is now used in homeopathy to fight flu or flu-like illnesses accompanied by chills and tremors. This medication may also be used to relieve facial paralysis and facial congestion or to decrease the effects of stage fright that some people experience before public speaking. Gelsemium sempervirens is also used in the treatment of headaches and migraines when they are accompanied by visual disturbances in particular. Finally, it can also be very useful before delivery if labour stops abruptly due to uterine inertia.
As a general rule, Gelsemium sempervirens is particularly suitable for people who suffer from muscle fatigue, nervous fatigue or depression. It will also be very indicated in subjects who prefer to remain alone when they are sick, who have difficulty expressing themselves in public, who dread exams or who feel anxiety about a future situation. In addition, it is interesting to know that the symptoms that accompany pathologies requiring the intake of Gelsemium sempervirens worsen significantly in spring, winter or when the weather is humid.
Infectious
diseasesGelsemium sempervirens is indicated for the treatment of influenza, dengue fever and influenza-like illnesses with fever, chills, profuse sweating, headache or coryza. As soon as the first symptoms appear, the affected person may also experience a feeling of stupefaction and drowsiness which then plunges him into great lethargy. During the illness, the patient will also not feel the need to drink despite strong fevers and profuse sweating.
Neurology
In terms of neurological disorders, Gelsemium sempervirens is recommended in cases of occipital headaches or migraines accompanied by visual disturbances. In addition, this remedy is indicated in cases of emotional tremors or facial paralysis accompanied by diplopia, a vision disorder that can occur during paralysis of the oculomotor nerves and is characterized by the perception of two images of a single object. Finally, Gelsemium sempervirens can also be used to relieve sunstroke accompanied by a feeling of numbing.
Behavioural disorders
As far as behavioural disorders are concerned, Gelsemium sempervirens will help to reduce stage fright and fight insomnia caused by the fear of a future event. In addition, it will help combat anxiety if it is accompanied by tremors, frequent urination (urgent urge to urinate) or emotional diarrhea.
Gynaecology
During childbirth, Gelsemium sempervirens can be used to regulate and optimise labour if it turns out that the uterus is losing its contractile faculties. In addition, some studies now show that this remedy can significantly reduce the duration of labor if it is taken as soon as the water breaks or the first contractions appear.
Recommended dosages in case of infectious diseases
In case of flu or influenza-like illness accompanied by fever, chills, profuse sweating, headache or coryza, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH every two hours. At the first signs of improvement, the frequency of intake can be gradually reduced until the infection finally subsides and the symptoms disappear. In case of dengue fever, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 9 CH four times a day in order to fight the infection more quickly and effectively.
Recommended dosages in case of neurological disorders
In order to calm the emotional tremors caused by a stressful event, it is advisable to take 1 dose of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH during the night before the event in question. For optimal effectiveness, the intake should also be repeated one hour before the stressful event so that it can be managed more easily.
In case of sunstroke accompanied by a feeling of numbing, it will be possible to take 1 dose of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH as soon as the first symptoms appear followed by 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH every hour. As soon as an improvement is noticed, the frequency of intake should be reduced gradually until the symptoms finally disappear.
In the case of facial paralysis, occipital headache or migraine with visual disturbances, it will be preferable to let the practitioner decide for himself the duration of the treatment and the most appropriate dosage according to the intensity of the symptoms.
Recommended dosages in case of behavioral disorders
In case of stage fright accompanied by frequent urination or diarrhoea, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH three times a day for as long as the stressful period lasts. In order to better manage your fear, it is also possible to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH per day for the month before the dreaded deadline.
In order to reduce the effects of anxiety, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH whenever the need arises if the anxiety experienced is accompanied by tremors, diarrhea or frequent urination. If the diarrhoea is too bothersome, it will be possible to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 15 CH every hour until the intensity of the symptoms finally subsides.
In order to promote better sleep, it will be necessary to take 5 granules of Gelsemium sempervirens 7 CH a few minutes before going to bed, knowing that it will be quite possible to repeat the intake if you wake up in the middle of the night.
Recommended dosage in case of uterine inertia
In case of uterine inertia, it is strongly recommended to seek the advice of an obstetrician before starting any self-medication treatment. Indeed, homeopathic treatment can in no way replace the allopathic treatment recommended in this kind of situation since it should only be used to optimize the results.
