Homoeopathy — Page 517
Natrum Carbonicum 517 In Natrum Carb, sores not only form on the surface of the nose, but also inside it. The nasal catarrh is quite foul smelling and becomes chronic. It produces constant irritation in the throat. The sense of smell is also lost. Usually, the face is pale. Circles develop around the eyes. Sores and blisters form inside the mouth. Natrum Carb is particularly effective against sores inside the mouth of nursing mothers. It is also effective against the infertility of women who suffer permanently from leucorrhoea. These symptoms are also found in many other remedies. However, a special symptom of Natrum Carb is that the woman patient is of a cold constitution, has been sterile for a long time and suffers from persistent leucorrhoea. If all these symptoms are present together in a patient, then by the grace of God, Natrum Carb will be found very effective in curing her infertility. In Natrum Carb, there is a tendency of permanent weakness of the ankles (flail ankles). In such patients, feet usually twist easily. Such a weakness is a part of the patient’s constitution and not due to any kind of accident or injury. For this condition, Natrum Carb is a very useful remedy. However, the most effective treatment for sprained ankles is Ruta or Bellis. To abate the bad effects of severe sprains, Arnica given in a high potency, combined with Belladonna, shows positive effects immediately and the symptoms of the disease completely disappear. However, if these are not used in the beginning of the disease, then Ruta will relieve the residual bad effects. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to treat the patient with Bellis or Rhus Tox also. Natrum Carb alleviates the tendency of ankle sprains due to structural weakness. Natrum Carb patient remains sad and worried most of the times. The patient remains deeply occupied with sad thoughts, is cowardly and loses the power to think and understand. The mind feels fickle. The cold, and any change of weather, becomes unbearable. The patient becomes very restless when the clouds thunder. Music aggravates his symptoms. The patient has no tolerance for certain people. The patient becomes bad tempered and irritable after eating food. The slightest mental fatigue leads to severe headache , which worsens in the sunlight or the lamplight. He also feels dizzy. Physical as well as mental hard work, make the symptoms worse. He feels very weak and staggers while walking. The patient feels cramps