This is one of the premier homeopathic remedies. It is very often required in treating long term illness but can be needed in acute situations.

If the sufferer catches colds repeatedly (compare Bar c – note both originate from Carbonate hence the similarity of some symptoms) and is generally inactive (can hate exercise in any form) think of Calc c.

If they are chilly who are aggravated by the cold and also perspire a lot around the head then this would help confirm this remedy, no matter what the acute ailment might be!

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Cold chilly people who dislike the cold

Hate exercise – much prefer lying down

Head perspiration – can be worse at night in bed

Can be morose or sad and continually moaning about their problems

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Backache

Breastfeeding problems

Cold, Sore Throat and Cough

Constipation

Cramp

Diarrhoea

Earache

Headache

Insomnia

Joint problems

Toothache and teething

Tiredness

Vomiting