Calcarea carbonica
(Calcarea carbonica · Calcium carbonate from oyster shell)
A major constitutional remedy. Calcarea carbonica is associated with steady, reliable people who tire easily, feel the cold and can become overwhelmed and anxious under pressure.
Source
The middle layer of the oyster shell
Kingdom
Mineral
Abbreviation
Calc.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Easily tired by physical or mental exertion; slow and steady pace
Chilly, with clammy hands and feet, yet may sweat on the head
Worries about health, the future, or that others will notice their struggle
Cravings, notably for eggs and sweets
Often needs security, routine and a sense of safety
Tends to feel better
Dry weather
Rest
Tends to feel worse
Cold and damp
Exertion, especially climbing stairs
Stress and overwork
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Calcarea carbonica)
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Sulphur
(Sulphur)
Often discussed together; Sulphur runs warm and is full of ideas, Calcarea chilly and cautious.
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Kali phosphoricum
(Kali phosphoricum)
For nervous exhaustion from overwork; Calcarea's fatigue is more constitutional and physical.
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From the classic texts
“This great Hahnemannian anti-psoric is a constitutional remedy par excellence.”
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