Remedy

Kali Carbonicum (potassium carbonate)

Kali carbonicum

Botanical illustration of Kali Carbonicum

A top remedy for chronic bronchitis with a hard, dry, hacking cough, wheezing, and a sense of heavy, sensitive chest. Also used as an alternate remedy for chronic asthma. Especially when symptoms worsen after 3 a.m., in cold air or drafts, and when sitting upright or bending forward brings some relief.

Key indications

  • Best for: A top remedy for chronic bronchitis; alternate remedy for chronic asthma 
  • Wheezing and chest tightness worse from cold air or drafts
  • Symptoms aggravated after 3 a.m. or in the early morning
  • Chest and back pain or sensitivity between the shoulder blades
  • Sensation of heavy, loaded chest relieved by sitting bent forward
Worse from

Cold air, drafts, 3–4 am, lying down, talking

Better from

Warmth, bending forward, sitting bent forward

Suggested dosage

200C, preferably in liquid, once every other day. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.

Frequently taken with

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.