LITHIUM CARBONICUM 3x, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
LITHIUM CARBONICUM
(Carbonate of Lithium)
Lith-c.
Chronic rheumatism linked with heart issues and asthenopia benefits from this remedy. Rheumatic nodes. Uric acid tendencies. Entire body soreness. Gout and tophi.
Head: Tension, as if bound; better when sitting and going out. Sensitive externally. Headache eases while eating. Trembling and throbbing. Heart pain extending to the head. Dizziness with ringing in the ears (Meniere’s disease). Dry, bran-like scales on both cheeks.
Eyes: Half vision (hemiopia); right half invisible. Photophobia. Pain over the eyes. Dry lids. Eye pain after reading (asthenopia).
Stomach: Acidity, nausea, gnawing, relieved by eating (Anac.). Cannot tolerate slightest pressure, even of clothes (Lach.).
Urinary: Tenesmus. Turbid urine with mucus and red deposits. Pain in the right kidney and ureter. Free and colorless urine. Pressure in the heart while urinating. Subacute and chronic cystitis. Bladder soreness. Scanty, dark, acrid urine with sandy deposits (albuminuria).
Respiratory: Chest constriction. Violent cough when lying down. Cold air feels cold when inspired. Pain in mammary glands extending to arms and fingers.
Heart: Rheumatic soreness in cardiac region. Sudden heart shocks (angina pectoris). Throbbing, dull stitch in cardiac region. Pain in the heart before menses, with bladder pain before urination; better after. Trembling and fluttering in the heart, extending to the back.
Extremities: Paralytic stiffness all over. Itching around joints. Rheumatic pains in small joints. Pain in foot hollow extending to knee. Swollen and tender finger and toe joints; better with hot water. Nodular joint swellings. Ankle pain when walking.
Skin: Scabby, tettery eruption on hands, head, and cheeks, preceded by red, raw skin. Dull stitch ending in itching. Barber’s itch (use high). Rough rash all over body, loose epithelium, tough, dry, itchy skin.
Modalities: Worse in the morning, on right side. Better when rising and moving about.
Relationship: Compare: Lyc., Am-p., Benz-ac., Calc., Lithium muriaticum (cinchonism symptoms: dizzy head, full, blurry vision, ringing in ears, tremors, general weakness, muscular and general prostration; no gastrointestinal effects. Sore nose, heartburn, tooth pain). Lithium lacticum (shoulder and small joint rheumatism relieved by movement; worse when resting). Lithium benzoicum (deep-seated pain in loins, lumbosacral region; bladder unease. Cystitis. Gallstones. Frequent urination. Reducing uric acid deposits) Lithium bromatum (cerebral congestion, threatened apoplexy, insomnia, epilepsy).
Dose: First to third trituration.
SYMPTOMS OF LITHIUM CARBONICUM
Head:
Tension, as if bound; better when sitting and going out.
Externally sensitive.
Headache stops while eating.
Trembling and throbbing.
Pain in the heart extends to the head.
Dizziness with ringing in ears (Meniere’s disease).
Cheeks covered with dry, bran-like scales.
Eyes:
Half vision (hemiopia); invisible right half.
Photophobia.
Pain above the eyes.
Dry lids.
Eye pain after reading (asthenopia).
Stomach:
Acidity, nausea, gnawing, relieved by eating (Anac.).
Cannot tolerate slightest pressure, even of clothes (Lach.).
Urinary:
Tenesmus.
Turbid urine with mucus and red deposits.
Pain in the right kidney and ureter.
Free and colorless urine.
Pressure in the heart while urinating.
Subacute and chronic cystitis.
Bladder soreness.
Scanty, dark, acrid urine with sandy deposits (albuminuria).
Respiratory:
Chest constriction.
Violent cough when lying down.
Cold air feels cold when inspired.
Pain in mammary glands extending to arms and fingers.
Heart:
Rheumatic soreness in cardiac region.
Sudden heart shocks (angina pectoris).
Throbbing, dull stitch in cardiac region.
Pain in the heart before menses, with bladder pain before urination; better after.
Trembling and fluttering in the heart, extending to the back.
Extremities:
Paralytic stiffness all over.
Itching around joints.
Rheumatic pains in small joints.
Pain in foot hollow extending to knee.
Swollen and tender finger and toe joints; better with hot water.
Nodular joint swellings.
Ankle pain when walking.
Skin:
Scabby, tettery eruption on hands, head, and cheeks, preceded by red, raw skin.
Dull stitch ending in itching.
Barber’s itch (use high).
Rough rash all over body, loose epithelium, tough, dry, itchy skin.
Modalities:
Worse in the morning, on the right side.
Better when rising and moving about.
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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