About
Carpinus Betulus is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for addressing mental and physical fatigue, especially the 'Monday morning' feeling. It is indicated for a specific type of weariness where the person feels too tired to start the day, but improves once activity begins. It is also used for certain types of headaches and digestive weakness.
Keynotes
Characteristic 'Monday morning' feeling; fatigue is more anticipated than real; weakness is felt upon mental effort or the thought of work; feels better once started with activity.
Constitution
Intellectual, studious, or overworked individuals who are prone to mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Mental fatigue, physical weariness, weakness on waking, headache from mental exertion, heaviness of head, weak digestion, liver sluggishness
● Mental Symptoms
Mental weariness, dread of the day's work, feeling of being unable to cope, procrastination, lack of mental elasticity, depression from mental strain
● Physical Symptoms
Heaviness in head, especially forehead; headache from mental exertion; weak, tired feeling in whole body, especially limbs; liver region feels sore and congested; poor appetite with feeling of fullness
Uses
Treatment of neurasthenia, mental exhaustion, procrastination due to fatigue, morning fatigue, headaches from overstudy, functional dyspepsia
Modalities
Worse: Morning on waking, mental exertion, thinking of work. Better: After starting activity, open air, eating, cold water.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 30C potency, one dose daily for a few days for acute fatigue. For chronic states, higher potencies (200C, 1M) infrequently.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, mind, liver, digestive system, head
🤝 Complementary
Kali Phos, Picric Acid
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, strong coffee
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be repeated frequently; not for fatigue due to organic disease. Requires proper case analysis.
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