Carbo vegetabilis (Betula)

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Indications

(From the anthroposophic and homeopathic literature and from clinical experience):

Physical complaints:

  • Indigestion
  • Food sensitivities
  • Bloating, gas
  • Bleeding gums
  • Fainting tendency
  • Congestive facial redness after intake of foods or alcohol
  • Prevention of pressure ulcers
  • Inflammation of the gums
  • Heavy occipital headache

Emotional complaints:

  • Night fears
  • Weakness from a previous illness and now not getting better
  • Contrary to other classic remedies (causticum) they like to stand in open air, in front of fans, in the wind, need more air
  • Not getting better after immunizations