Homoeopathy — Page 218
Carbo Vegetabilis 218 contents are let to pass into the intestines and the foul gas also enters the gut. These foul contents work as a good medium for the growth of germs and worms which cause further putrefaction. Carbo Veg is used in controlling this vicious symptom complex and after use for some period, it normalises the digestive system. When given in appropriate potencies, Carbo Veg as well as Carbo Animalis, helps to kill germs and worms in the intestines. However, some kinds of bacteria and worms settle permanently inside the stomach and intestines and are difficult to completely eradicate. In my experience, the most effective medicines to kill worms in the intestines are Santoninum, Cina and Teucrium. I have also used Sabadilla for the same purpose, even though most of homoeopathic books only describe Sabadilla in reference to sneezing and irritation of the nose due to allergies. I believe that the allergy of the nose and itching can be secondary to the presence of worms in the intestines. The irritation they produce inside the stomach and the intestines also gets referred to the nose and the face. In Boericke, Sabadilla has been mentioned for the treatment of worms, although Boericke does not specifically describe its use for worms under Sabadilla. Carbo Animalis is probably the most effective remedy for hookworm infestation of the abdomen. Besides these, there are many more homoeopathic remedies for the treatment of worms. A detailed repertory should be consulted as needed. In Carbo Veg, there is a tendency towards hoarseness of the throat in the evening. Hands and feet become numb. There is physical as well as mental lethargy. In fact, the entire life process becomes sluggish. There is a feeling of burning inside, while the patient feels cold outwardly. The patient takes no interest in any kind of news, be it of sorrow, happiness or something startling, as if he does not care. It seems as if he is not tuned to think any more. In Carbo Veg, the headache is usually towards the back of the head. It starts with the onset of cold and then makes the entire head throb as if being hammered. This also happens in Natrum Mur. The hair tends to fall. Cold sweats appear on the forehead. Its patient gets frightened at night and thinks of demons and the devil. The ears discharge foul smelling material indicating the presence of deep infection and fever. In Carbo Veg, the chronic cold can afflict any