Baryta Carbonica (barium carbonate)
Baryta carbonica
A valuable remedy for sore throats with chronically swollen tonsils and pharyngitis, especially in those prone to repeated throat infections. The tonsils enlarge and the throat feels sore on swallowing, often with tender glands in the neck and marked sensitivity to cold.
Key indications
- Best for: Alternate remedy for recurrent severe sore throats with swollen tonsils or pharyngitis episodes
- Tendency to repeated tonsillitis and throat infections
- Painful swallowing, worse from cold air or cold drinks
- Tender, enlarged glands in the neck accompanying the sore throat
Cold, damp, cold drinks, swallowing
Warmth, warm wraps, rest
200C twice daily during acute infection; taper as symptoms improve.
No complementary remedies listed yet.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.