Carboneum sulphuratum
Remedy affecting the nervous system with numbness, anesthesia, and neuritis. Vision problems. Chronic alcoholism effects. Peripheral neuropathy. Useful in toxic neuropathies.
Source
Trituration and attenuation of carbon disulphide (CS2).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Numbness and anesthesia of parts. Peripheral neuropathy. Diminished sensibility. Vision impairment — amblyopia. Chronic effects of alcohol and toxins. Sensation of constriction as by a band. Impaired hearing. Dementia from toxic exposure. Radical loss of inhibition.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Irritable, anxious. Loss of memory. Dementia. Hallucinations. Mania. Great depression. Indifference. Loss of willpower.
General Symptoms
Affects the nervous system profoundly — both central and peripheral. Numbness, tingling, anesthesia. Visual disturbances. Hearing loss. Chronic poisoning symptoms. Constriction sensation. Neuritis. Useful when toxins have damaged nerves.
Physical Symptoms
Head
Headache with vertigo. Heavy, dull head. Sensation of constriction around head like a band.
Eyes
Amblyopia. Diminished vision. Colors appear faded. Central scotoma. Optic neuritis.
Ears
Diminished hearing. Buzzing and roaring in ears.
Extremities
Numbness and tingling of hands and feet. Loss of sensation. Peripheral neuropathy. Weakness of limbs. Trembling.
Stomach
Nausea. Eructations. Gastric distress.
Skin
Anesthesia of skin. Loss of tactile sense. Formication.
Modalities
Better From
Open air. Rest. Warmth.
Worse From
Exertion. Cold. Alcohol. Toxic exposure.
Constitutional Type
Persons chronically exposed to toxins. Alcoholics with neuropathy. Industrial workers with chemical exposure. Those with progressive loss of sensation and vision.
Clinical Indications
Peripheral neuropathy. Optic neuritis. Toxic neuropathy. Chronic alcoholism effects. Amblyopia. Numbness. Industrial chemical poisoning. Neurasthenia.
Comparative Materia Medica
Compare Phosphorus (optic nerve degeneration), Nux vomica (alcoholic neuritis), Plumbum (peripheral neuropathy with wrist drop). Carbn-s. specifically addresses toxic neuropathy with sensory loss.
Safety Information
Camphor.
Carbon disulphide is a potent neurotoxin. Chronic exposure causes peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis, psychosis, and cardiovascular disease. Acute exposure can be fatal. Safe only in high potencies.
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