Young, languid, anemic women belong to the Ferrum Metallicum type – pale and quiet, yet flushing easily at any excitement. Shortness of breath, palpitations and leg edema are their common complaints; menstruations are often painful and sparse.

Now extremely hungry, now disgusted by the very sight of food, they like hot, spicy dishes and bread, while refusing to touch meat, beer or tea. Often, they suffer from constipation or diarrhea, particularly in the early morning and night hours.

Ferrum Metallicum is successfully used in the treatment of chronic anemia, arthralgia, amenorrhea and all types of pain relieved by motion.