Carbo vegetabilis

Abstract

Three cases responding well to carbo vegetabilis are presented. Dr. Shevin then discusses important symptom themes that facilitate identification of the remedy most prominently a sensation of heaviness and overheating leading to exhaustion. Heaviness is also identified as a theme of the Hamamelididae family members in general (see Sankaran). Of Course, coldness and exhaustion with the desire to lie down are symptoms commonly seen in the remedy.