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Calcarea Carbonica (oyster shell)

Calcarea carbonica

Botanical illustration of Calcarea Carbonica

A supportive remedy for delayed or difficult teething in slow-to-develop babies who tend to be chilly, sweaty, and sturdy. Often helpful when teeth come late, with pale gums, sweating of the head during sleep, and repeated minor infections.

Key indications

  • Support for delayed teething or slow eruption
  • Chilly, sweaty baby, especially head sweats at night
  • Pale or puffy gums rather than red, hot inflammation
  • Recurrent colds, earaches, or sore throats while teething
  • Baby is placid, contented, but slow to meet milestones
Worse from

Cold damp, milk, full moon, exertion

Better from

Warmth, dry weather, quiet rest

Suggested dosage

200C once every three days for several months.

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.