Homeopathy LibraryKali Carbonicum
Dewey - Essentials of Homoeopathic Materia Medica · Willis Alonzo Dewey · 1,437 chars
General
Where are studies of Kali carbonicum found ?
In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases .
Give general action of Kali carbonicum.
Kali carb. produces an excessive irritation of the respiratory mucous membrane, the digestive tract and the female sexual system. It causes dryness of mucous membranes, hence sticking pains.
Give five characteristic symptoms of Kali carbonicum.
Great Weakness In The Small Of The Back
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Aggravation at 3 or 4 A.
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5. Great sensitiveness to cold, but no perspiration.
What are the female symptoms of Kali carbonicum ?
Menses are too early and too profuse, and last too long ; there may be itching of the body during menstruation and a great deal of backache. Amenorrhoea, with backache.
When is Kali carbonicum indicated in dyspepsia ?
Dyspepsia of the aged ; weak, anaemic and easily exhausted patients, who are always tired and suffer from backaches. Before eating there is a faint feeling, sour eructations, and heartburn, and a nervous feeling ; during meals the patient is sleepy, and after meals there is great flatulence ; the belching is putrid, but it relieves.
What are the respiratory symptoms of Kali carbonicum ?
Cough worse 2 or 3 in the morning ; there are stitching pains through the lower part of the right lung, accompanied by puffiness of the face ; the expectoration is difficult and tenacious, or small round lumps of mucus.