CARBO VEGETABILIS (vegetable charcoal)

CARBO VEGETABILIS (Carbo Veg or vegetable charcoal) is a medicine for boosting energy in the case of old people and it will give good stamina. It may be called as an energy booster.

It is prepared by using charcoal. To prepare this medicine charcoal is powdered and subsequently triturated with lactose sugar. The result is a mother tincture of CARBO VEG. (which does not retain any trace of the material since it is so diluted).

The indications to use this medicine are

Head pain with fully sensitive to the pressure of hat and the sensation remains even after the hat is removed from the head and feeling as if bound up with a cloth.

Gums painfully sensitive while chewing

Feeling of the burning sensation in the chest with soreness.

In throat, suffering from Ulcer, Sensation of burning in the mouth and the same is extending to stomach

This is an excellent remedy for the old people who are suffering from Indigestion, Gastric problems, Constipation and loss of Appetite, Stomach Ulcers etc.

It is required for the people who possess very little physical energy. It can also work well in the case of Headache, Fatigue etc.

So CARBO VEG can be used for Gastro intestinal disorders and for stomach Acidity. Don’t forget that it is an energy booster. 

Dosage: Adults..4……4…..4 and for children 2….2….2 and will work with 3^rd to 30^th potency

CAUSTICUM for Pains, Sore Throat and Urinary problems

In the last post, we saw about Bryonica Alba (BRY) which is an excellent medicine for Glaucoma, Constipation etc.

CAUSTICUM is prepared from blending of slaked lime and sulphate of potash. It is mainly used as first aid remedy to cure burn injuries, and all pains with burning feeling.

This medicine can also be used mainly to cure chronic Rheumatic, Arthritic and Paralytic problems indicted with tearing, drawing pains in the muscular and Fibrous tissues. It can also be used as cure for Restlessness at night with tearing pain in the joints and bones.

In the case of Head, main indications are Head feeling the sensation of an empty space between the forehead and brain.

Regarding Throat, CAUSTICUM is very useful remedy for Sore throat with dryness and pain and also to treat Stiffness and pain in the neck, throat, and back.

In the case of chest, this medicine can be used to cure the chest pain with palpitations.

This medicine can be used to cure patients with Sufferings due to dull and tearing pain in the hands and arms and also Feeling heaviness and weakness over the body.

Especially CAUSTICUM is a very good remedy in case of Urinary problems – e.g. when patient is Passing urine involuntary while coughing or sneezing, Urine is expelled slowly with loss of sensibility during urination, Retention of urine after urination and Feeling bladder full of urine but no desire to pass. This is also excellent medicine for getting relief from Bladder infection and Feeling urgency to pass urine.

For pain with burning feeling or burning injuries immediately choose this remedy CAUSTICUM. And also don’t forget to use for the urinary problems with the above mentioned symptoms

Dosage: Adult dosage is 4….4….4. For children 2….2….2. It will work with 30th to 200th potency

BRYONIA ALBA (BRY) for Glaucoma, Constipation and pains

Bryonia Alba is prepared from the root of herb called bryony. This drug is mainly used to cure coughs, terrible head ache, flu etc.,

The other indications are:

Feeling pain in every muscle and Stitching pain in chest greatly aggravated by any motion, and Swellings, Rheumatic pains.

In the case of head the symptoms are Vertigo, Nausea, Fainting sensation on raising, Head ache with pain in eye balls and the pain getting worse on motion.

In case of Eyes, BRY can be used when eyes are Feeling pressing, crushing pain. It will also work well to cure GLAUCOMA.

In throat, BRY will be helpful to cure Dryness in throat, Stitching pain while swallowing, and Feeling too thirsty.

In case of Constipation when stools found hard and dry BRY can be used to cure those problems and help to pass free motion.

In the heart and chest when indications of stitches in cardiac region with breathing difficulty with ANGINA PECTORIS this remedy can be used to cure those problems. For this case, it should be used in tincture form. 10 to 15 drops mixed with 50ml water twice a day for ten days

Further this medicine can be used to cure acute gastroenteritis. It will also relieve pains associated with arthritis.

Dosage: Adult dosage is 4….4….4. For children 2….2….2 for a week or ten 

days. It will work with 6th to 200th potency

Calcarea Carbonica (Cali-car)

In our last post, we discussed Barberry, which can be used to cure a variety of symptoms ranging from Rheumatic pains, Fistula in ano to Urinary problems.

In this post, we'll see about Calcarea Carbonica that is also another useful medicine for a wide variety of common problems.

Calcarea Carbonica is one of the most commonly used medicines in homeopathy. It is made from the middle layer or inner lining of shells and is prepared by a process of grinding into a very fine powder to purify the same.

This is specially used for high Blood Pressure patients.

It will also be of a good help to people who get easily tired due to poor stamina with breathing trouble. It is to be noted that this breathing problem will worsen when walking up slopes or stairs and also when looking down.

It is very good medicine for old people for boosting their stamina. It is used for giving nutrition to bones.

In case of Mouth, the indications are Dryness of tongue during night, Bleeding on gums, Toothache and also Feeling of Burning sensation at the tip of the tongue.

In Head, the symptoms are Feeling sense of weight on top of head, Head ache with cold in hands and feet, Vertigo on ascending and or turning of head.

This Cali-car medicine is very useful to cure eczema.

In the case of Stomach, it is used to cure stomach ache occurring during fasting and after intake. Other symptoms occurring after eating like Nausea, Head ache, Palpitation and feeling of blood rushing to the head and feeling sleepiness.

In the case of urinary, it will be useful for the following problems. Burning sensation in the urethra during urination and Desire for frequent urination.

So this Calcarea carbonica can be used for energy booster and to cure high B.P. and also for strengthening of bones. Please note this one of the fine remedy for old people. 

Try this medicine first for a limited period of week or 10 days. Stop it if symptoms are cured, otherwise try again for limited period.  

Dosage: Can work well with 6^th to 200^th potency and Adult dosage is 4…..4…..4 and for children 2…2…2

Berberies Vulgaris (Barberry)

Through my earlier post we were able to understand a bit about the function and properties of Belladonna. In this post we will read about the medicine called BERBERIES VULGARIS. It is also known as "Barberry" This medicine is prepared on the extract from the root or fruits of the beriberi plant.

The main indications to use this medicine are:

Feeling less thirst, hunger, loss of appetite etc. Its most marked symptom is pain in the regions of kidneys.

It is very useful to cure renal and bladder problems and also Gallstones.

It may also body pain emanating from the lumbar region.

It is also a cure for fistula in ano.

In the case of urinary problems the indications are: Feeling retention of urine even after passed, Feeling pain in the bladder region and in the thighs, Frequent urination and Burning in urethra when urine is not passed.

In respiratory system this medicine can be used for curing tearing stitches in the chest and in the heart region, Rheumatic pain on shoulders, arms, hands, and in fingers.

In the case of Gallbladder, problem of violent pain in the region of gallbladder.

BERBERIES can also work for the effective healing of soreness in the lumbar region of lower back which spreads to the thigh and probably creating stitches like pain in the region of abdomen or in any side of the body.

It is also a remedy for neuralgia under finger nails.

It is available in the form of liquid.

Dosage: 10 to 15 drops mixed with 50ml of water twice a day morning and in the evening for ten days. It works well on 6^th potency.

Belladonna (also called BELL)

In the last post, we saw a medicine for Arnica Montana (Arnica) which is useful to treat injuries.

In this post we will see about a medicine used for Vertigo, body pains and Headaches etc.

Belladonna has a marked action on the circular system and blood vessels. It is taken from the poisonous plant called ‘deadly nightshade”. It is an example how homeopathy use poisonous materials for some remedies. In reality the poisonous elements are completely eliminated after successful treatments of dilution and succession. 

This remedy can be used for the following symptoms:

• Suffering from vertigo when stooping (bending forward or bowing) and
• Head ache due to noise, light, and jarring (moving of the body suddenly and unexpectedly) and leaning forward.
• Feeling pain particularly in abdomen and pelvis areas. It should be noted that this kind of pain will come suddenly, will continue for a longer period and then pain will disappear suddenly.
• Dry cough which will worse in the evening
• One wants to sleep but cannot.
• In the case heart, the indications are Feeling violent palpitations, Shooting pain along the limbs and Sleeplessness with drowsiness.

It is a fine remedy for body pain, headache, and throat pain due to cold. It will also give good relief in the case of acute urinary infection

It is also a good remedy for children who suffer from cold, flu, sore throat, nose feels dry, and find difficult to swallow even liquids.

In my opinion this remedy works well specially for throat problems and body pain.

Dosage:

4….4….4 for a week for Adults, for children 2…2…2 and works with 3^rd to 30^th potency.