Remedy
Calcarea Carbonica (oyster shell)
Calcarea carbonica
Deep remedy for slow, chilly, sweaty constitutions — recurrent infections, thyroid sluggishness, bone and joint weakness, and burnout from overwork.
Key indications
- Chronic fatigue, weight gain, slow metabolism
- Cold, clammy hands and feet; head sweats at night
- Recurring ear and throat infections in children
- Anxiety about health and the future, fear of failure
Worse from
Cold damp, exertion, full moon, milk
Better from
Dry weather, lying on painful side, constipation
Suggested dosage
200C as a single dose for constitutional work; 30C daily for shorter acute-on-chronic phases.
Frequently taken with
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.