Remedy

Lycopodium (club moss)

Lycopodium clavatum

Botanical illustration of Lycopodium

A supportive remedy for bloating and gas caused by parasites in children. Helpful when there is abdominal distension, rumbling, and constipation alternating with loose stools, often worse in the late afternoon or early evening.

Key indications

  • Best for: Bloating and gas from parasites; especially worse in late afternoon
  • Abdominal distension and rumbling after eating
  • Constipation alternating with loose stools
  • Gas and discomfort worse from 4–8 pm
  • Child is irritable and demanding when gassy
Worse from

Late afternoon, feeding, lying on the right side, rich food

Better from

Passing gas, warm drinks, gentle motion, being carried

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily; taper as digestive comfort improves.

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.