SBL Ammonium carbonicum

Also Known As:

• Ammonium Carb, Amm Carb, Ammon Carb
  Common Names: Carbonate of Ammonia, Sal Volatile

Primary Uses:
Ammonium Carbonicum is helpful in treating conditions sensitive to cold, especially wet or stormy weather, and is suited to individuals prone to chills, including stout women susceptible to winter colds. It’s known for alleviating bleeding conditions (nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and bleeding piles) and menstrual issues with premature, heavy bleeding.

Causes & Key Symptoms

• Cold Sensitivity: Sensitive to cold, wet weather and experiences worsened symptoms with exposure, relieved by warmth.
• Bleeding Issues: Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and menstrual bleeding that is dark, copious, and premature.
• Respiratory: Cough with bloody expectoration, asthma, and early morning coughing episodes.
• Sedentary Lifestyle Symptoms: Suitable for scrofulous children and stout, sedentary women who frequently need a smelling bottle for faintness or discomfort.

Symptom Specifics

Mind

• Mood: Sadness, anxiety, weepiness, and timidity.
• Memory and Focus: Tendency to make mistakes in speaking or writing, with absent-mindedness and poor memory.

General

• Aggravated By: Cold, damp air, bending down, exposure to bad weather, eating.
• Improved By: Warm rooms, warmth, lying on the right side or the painful side.

Food & Drink Preferences

• Cravings: Sugar, strong desire for sweet foods.
• Dislikes: Milk, develops a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth.

Specific Organ Systems

• Head: Headaches in the morning or after meals, better in warm environments; sore, sensitive scalp.
• Eyes & Ears: Burning sensation in eyes, with photophobia and blurry vision. Ears may have a buzzing or roaring sensation.
• Nose: Stuffy, dry nose at night with a danger of suffocation; nosebleeds, often in the morning.
• Throat: Sensation of a foreign body in the throat, especially in the morning and evening.
• Stomach: Sensitivity and fullness after eating; nausea, sometimes relieved by pressure.
• Rectum: Constipation with hard stool, sometimes bleeding hemorrhoids.
• Urinary Tract: Frequent urge to urinate with blood in the urine.

Dosage and Guidelines

• Standard Dosage: 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily, or as directed by a physician.
• Usage Caution: It’s safe to use alongside other medications, but consult a homeopathic practitioner for guidance.

Precautions:
Keep a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking this medicine. Avoid self-medication, and consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding. Refrain from tobacco and alcohol during the course.

Terms and Conditions:
Homeopathic remedies should align with symptoms, and outcomes vary. Seek professional advice before use to ensure proper application.