Homoeopathy — Page 515
Natrum Carbonicum 515 NATRUM CARBONICUM (Carbonate of Sodium) Natrum Carbonicum is composed of Sodium and Carbon elements, and exhibits the symptoms of both. The Natrum Carb patient quivers even on the slightest noise so much so that the heartbeat becomes irregular, even with the rustling sound of paper. The Natrum Carb patient is recognized through these peculiar symptoms. It is strange that, no matter how loud the noise is, if the level is constant it does not bother the patient. However, any change in the volume level badly affects the nerves. The ups and downs in noise level become unbearable. A sudden explosion or loud noise is very harmful for Natrum Carb patient. If such a patient is scared suddenly, his heart may stop. Therefore, one should be very careful around him. When the ailments of Natrum Carb become chronic, the patient starts to feel indifferent, even towards his own family members. The patient feels indifferent. The circle of friendship and relationship shrinks. The situation worsens to the extent that the patient becomes disgusted and disconnected from the whole of humanity. The patient cannot tolerate anyone. Disgust is more prominent than fear. The urine of a Natrum Carb patient smells like horse’s urine. This symptom is found in Benzoic Acid also. The patient needs to urinate again and again , while the patient may also wet the bed during the night. Urination is associated with a scalding sensation. In the skin diseases of Natrum Carb, swellings develop at the edges of the fingers and of the toes, but especially over the finger joints. On the rest of the body the spots are itchy areas of raised circular shape (Urticarial). This remedy is also useful against herpes , though it is not easy to pick this remedy specifically from the symptoms of herpes alone. If the symptoms of Natrum Carb are present in a patient and the other remedies have not been effective against herpes, then Natrum Carb should also be tried. Both Sodium and Carbonate are linked with nerve tissue. Since herpes is basically a disease of the nerves, the herpes patient can benefit from Natrum Carb.