Natrum Carbonicum

Where do we find studies of Natrum carbonicum ?

In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases and Hartlaub and Trinks .

Give the general action of Natrum carbonicum.

It acts principally on the stomach and bowels, and corresponds to the symptoms referable to those organs, hypochondriasis.

What are the mental symptoms of Natrum carbonicum ?

Depressed and irritable, especially after a meal ; this hypochondriasis decreases as the food gets out of the stomach into the bowels.

When is Natrum carbonicum indicated in headache ?

When caused by walking in the sun. Dullness of the head. Patient is greatly fatigued by a short walk.

What are the gastric symptoms of Natrum carbonicum ?

There are sour eructations and fetid flatulence ; a weak, hungry feeling about 11 A. M. ; the patient is worse from vegetable and starchy foods ; it is especially useful for dyspepsia from eating soda biscuits ; palpitation after eating.

What are the symptoms calling for Natrum carbonicum in the effects of summer weather ?

Debility and headache from the sun ; chronic effects of sunstroke ; the Natrum carb . patient gets very nervous during thunder storms and hides in the cellar ; this nervousness is said to be due to the electrical condition of the atmosphere acting on such patients.