The homeopathic preparation is made from the fresh root, Tincture of the bark of the root. Common Name:   Yellow jasmine, wild woodbine, Causes & Symptoms for Dr. Reckeweg Gelsemium Sempervirens Gelsemium is a remedy for warm climates, symptoms that come gradually. The mind is sluggish, the muscles are sluggish, and the limbs feel so heavy they can hardly be moved.