Used in homeopathy to treat colds, flu-like syndromes and neurological or nervous disorders, Gelsemium sempervirens is a remedy made from a plant native to Mexico and the United States.
Commonly known as 'yellow jasmine' or 'Carolina jasmine', this perennial climbing plant of the Oleaceae family is a highly toxic plant that can be fatal if consumed in large quantities.
In order to eliminate any risk, the original substance obtained from the yellow jasmine root is diluted until there is no trace of toxicity.
Gelsemium sempervirens, once recommended for fever, is now used in homeopathy to combat flu or flu-like syndromes accompanied by chills and shivers.
It can also be used to relieve facial paralysis and congestion, or to reduce the effects of stage fright that some people experience before speaking in public.
Gelsemium sempervirens is also used to treat headaches and migraines, especially when they are accompanied by visual disturbances.
Finally, it can be very useful before labour if the contractions stop suddenly due to uterine inertia.
In general, Gelsemium sempervirens is particularly suitable for people suffering from muscular fatigue, nervous exhaustion or depression.
It is also very suitable for people who prefer to be alone when they are ill, who have difficulty expressing themselves in public, who are afraid of exams or who feel anxious about a future situation.
It is also interesting to note that the symptoms associated with the pathologies that require the use of Gelsemium sempervirens are noticeably worse in spring, winter or when the weather is humid.
Infectious diseases
With regard to infectious diseases, Gelsemium sempervirens is indicated for the treatment of influenza, dengue fever and flu-like illnesses accompanied by fever, chills, profuse sweating, headache or runny nose.
As soon as the first symptoms appear, the patient may also experience a feeling of dizziness and drowsiness, followed by severe lethargy.
During the illness, the person will also not feel the need to drink, despite the high fever and profuse sweating.
Neurology
With regard to neurological disorders, Gelsemium sempervirens is recommended for occipital headaches or migraines accompanied by visual disturbances.
It is also indicated for emotional tremors or facial paralysis accompanied by diplopia, a visual disturbance that can occur with paralysis of the oculomotor nerves and is characterised by the perception of two images of a single object.
Finally, Gelsemium sempervirens can be used to relieve sunstroke accompanied by a feeling of dizziness.
Behavioural problems
With regard to behavioural disorders, Gelsemium sempervirens will reduce stage fright and combat insomnia caused by anxiety about a future event.
It will also help with anxiety if it is accompanied by tremors, frequent urination (urge to urinate) or emotional diarrhoea.
Gynaecology
During labour, Gelsemium sempervirens can be used to regulate and optimise labour when the uterus loses its ability to contract.
In addition, some studies now show that it can significantly reduce the length of labour if taken as soon as the water breaks or the first contractions begin.