What is lithium carbonicum?
Lithium carbonicum is mainly indicated for joint diseases, especially arthritis of the hip joints. However, the remedy has also proven its worth in arthritic diseases with nodule formation in other joints. Furthermore, Lithium carbonicum is often used for gastric acidification.
Leading symptoms
- Vertical hemi-blindness
- gout
- Knotty, tightened finger joints
- arthritis
- Headache better while eating
- angina pectoris
- Gastric hyperacidity, nausea, stomach pain better by eating
- Red spots and pustules on the hairy areas of the face (beard rash)
Information about the agent
How do you recognize patients who need lithium carbonicum?
Lithium carbonicum adults feel very lonely and abandoned. They cry frequently and feel helpless, especially at night. Patients have trouble remembering things, especially remembering names.
Lithium carbonicum children are spontaneous and impulsive. Her self-confidence is low. You are afraid of failure and easily discouraged. The children feel abandoned and often cry.
Modalities
Lithium carbonicum is indicated for all typical symptoms that are improved or worsened by the following modalities:
Improvement:
- Movement
- walking around
Deterioration:
- In the morning
- On the right side
What are typical areas of application for Lithium carbonicum?
- arthritis
- Kidney stones
- gastric acidity
- cystitis
Areas of application in detail
Arthritis (joint inflammation)
Knotty swelling and pain in large and small joints. Ameliorated by hot water.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Bladder problems and bladder infections
Chronic cystitis with soreness in the bladder.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Gastric acidity
Hyperacidity of the stomach with nausea and pain. improvement from eating. Aggravation from pressure of clothing.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Kidney problems
Kidney stones with frequent urination and burning in the urethra. The urine is cloudy and contains a lot of mucus.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Application information
Dosage forms of lithium carbonicum
Lithium carbonicum is mainly used as globules.
Lithium carbonicum dosage
Lithium carbonicum is prescribed as needed in the potency 6X up to three times a day and in the potency 12X up to twice a day.
Effect of lithium carbonicum
Lithium carbonicum acts on the joints and the urinary tract.
Lithium carbonicum during pregnancy
Lithium carbonicum is not used to treat typical pregnancy symptoms. However, it may be indicated for elevated uric acid levels, arthritis or gout during pregnancy.
Lithium carbonicum for the baby
The homeopathic remedy Lithium carbonicum is not usually used in babies and children.
Lithium carbonicum for dogs, horses and cats
Lithium carbonicum is used in animals, especially for arthritis. The swelling and pain are at their worst in the morning. Gentle movement relieves the discomfort.
Lithium carbonicum side effects
So far there is no evidence of side effects when taking Lithium carbonicum. At the beginning of treatment with Lithium carbonicum, there may be a short-lasting and temporary initial reaction in the form of an aggravation of the symptoms.
Similar remedies to Lithium carbonicum
sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla, like Lithium carbonicum, is often indicated for arthritis. Typical for sarsaparilla is an aggravation at night and through damp cold. The arthritic nodes are very sensitive to touch.
Typical potencies: Lithium carbonicum is often prescribed in the potencies D6 and D12.
fabric type: mineral
