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Carbo vegetabilis (charcoal)

Carbo vegetabilis

Botanical illustration of Carbo vegetabilis

A top remedy for fatigue or weakness from smoke inhalation. Breathing may feel labored, the chest feel heavy, and air seems to give no relief. Useful after wildfire smoke, smog, or pollution exposure with a sense of collapse or weakness.

Key indications

  • Top remedy for weakness or fatigue after general smoke exposure
  • Chest and legs feel cold, heavy, or collapsed
  • Slow digestion with gas accumulation in upper abdomen with excessive belching
  • Overwhelming sleepiness after smoke inhalation
Worse from

Warm, closed rooms, smoke, exertion

Better from

Fresh air, being fanned, cool drinks

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily. Seek medical care if breathing is severely compromised.

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.