Natrum Carbonicum

Other Names : Nat. Carb., Nat-c, Sodium carbonate, soda ash, washing soda.

Special Precautions of Natrum Carbonicum

• Only homeopathic use !
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.

Benefits and uses of Natrum Carbonicumare

• Digestive Disorders: Most commonly, Nat Carb is used in homeopathic remedies for digestive disorders which include indigestion accompanied by belching and also a sensation of nausea. A behavior often displayed is a constant nibbling on foods throughout the day (especially of bread and sweets). People with milk intolerance often benefit the most from Nat Carb.
• Colds: Nat Carb is taken for colds that are particularly aggravated by sitting in a draft. Symptoms include catarrh (that may smell foul) dripping down the back of the throat.
• Headaches: Headaches that are severe and accompanied with stomach pain benefit from Nat Carb. The sufferer will also show an increased sensitivity to such things as noise and music. The headache may be triggered by over studying or any other form of stressful mental activity. Another headache trigger for this type is overexposure to the sun with a feeling of dizziness. If the sufferer displays all or most symptoms and fits this profile, Nat Carb may be recommended.
• Skin Conditions: Conditions include warts, moles, blisters, herpes and corns. The sufferer will most likely have a disposition to sweating quite easily or have very dry skin. There may also be a marked increase in oversensitivity to sunlight. In some cases it may be so severe just a very minimal exposure may result in sunburn or even sunstroke.
• Ankle Weakness: Nat Carb benefits those with weak ankles that sprain easily or are easily dislocated without a specific incidence of trauma. This is especially true in children.
• Exhaustion: Due to nervous fatigue caused by overworking or overexposure to sun. The sufferer tends to feel worse in heat or a noisy environment.

Profile Type

Those that benefit from Nat Carb for a homeopathic remedy are those that show sensitivity and are sympathetic towards others. They usually have an emotional and physical inability to “take in” things such as noise, music, thunderstorms, hot weather and sometimes other people. They often hide their emotions inside so as not to display negative emotions such as sadness. They always try to “put on a happy face” for others. Because of suppressing their emotions, they often feel mentally strained and drained which leads to fatigue and irritability. This inability to process emotions manifests physically and will display itself symptomatically by a sensitive digestive system along with a strong intolerance to milk. Other symptoms displayed are weak ankles or a weak sensation in the legs accompanied by a feeling that they may buckle. People of this profile will show increased symptoms when experiencing mental stress or physical exercise especially when they are already fatigued.