Ferrum Metallicum: The Red, Hot Homeopathic Remedy

The analysis of each homeopathic remedy is always fascinating as it reveals a myriad of characteristics associated not only with the substance, from which the remedy is derived, but also their historical, mythological and astronomical framework that many of them embody. Ferrum Metallicum is a good, also interesting, example in the context.

- Dr Barbara Etcovitch

The homeopathic remedy, Ferrum Metallicum, has strong characteristics of Mars, the mythological ‘God of War’ and Mars, the planet, which in our solar system lies fourth from the Sun and is conspicuous for the red colour — of its light.

Astronomically, Mars is known as the ‘rogue male’ of the planets and is considered to be quite dangerous and likely to be involved in acts of violence. The colour red is appropriately attributed to Mars as it is the colour of fire and anger — it is also the colour of the planet’s surface.

FIRE & PASSION 

Mars is the leader, the hero, and the warrior. Its energy is comprised of fire, passion, assertiveness and independence to being hot and aggressive, destructive, domineering and male. Ferrum Metallicum is similar to Mars, the mythical God of War [dreams: battles, fights]. The remedy also includes issues over power and control, courage and competitiveness.