Carbo vegetabilis (charcoal)
Carbo vegetabilis
The leading remedy for breathlessness and air hunger during cardio exertion — when the body feels it cannot get enough oxygen, with gasping, weakness, and exhaustion out of proportion to the effort. Suited to athletes who feel collapsed or oxygen-starved during hard endurance work, with cold sweat and a strong desire for fresh air or fanning.
Key indications
- Best for: Breathlessness and air hunger during cardio exertion
- Gasping for air and feeling oxygen-starved during endurance work
- Weakness and exhaustion out of proportion to the effort
- Desire for fresh air or fanning; cold sweat with exertion
Exertion, stuffy warm rooms, rich foods, after illness
Fresh open air, fanning, burping, cool conditions
200C once every other day; taper as breathing improves.
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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.