Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

A–Z QUICK REFERENCE• 285CAMPHORACinnamomum camphoraKey uses• Cholera• Colds with chills and sneezing• Light-sensitive rashesCANNABIS IND.Cannabis sativa ‘Indica’Key uses• Disordered mental state• Headaches• Pain or paralysis in the legs• Urinary tract infectionsCANNABIS SAT.Cannabis sativaKey uses• Reproductive system disorders, suchas discharges from or narrowing of theurethra, inflammation of the penis,or acute gonorrhea• Urinary tract disorders, such asinfections and cystitisSee Materia Medica pages 136–37See Materia Medica page 43See also pages 266–67See Materia Medica page 133CANTHARISCantharis vesicatoriaKey uses• Blisters• Burns and scalds• Excessive libido• Gastritis, diarrhea, and dysentery• Insect bites and stings• Irritable bowel syndrome• Severe cystitis• Ulcerative colitisCAPSICUMCapsicum annuumvar. annuumKey uses• Infections that tend to cause discharges• Low vitality, perhaps in the elderly orthose debilitated by alcoholism orprostate conditions• Raw, burning throat• HomesicknessCARBO AN.Carbo animalisKey uses• Cancer• Great fatigue• Poor circulation with blue extremities• Swollen, painful veinsSee Materia Medica page 105See also pages 189, 190, 260–61, 273See Materia Medica page 133See also page 202See Materia Medica page 133See also page 209CARBO VEG.Carbo vegetabilisKey uses• Breathing problems• Chronic fatigue syndrome• Fatigue• Indigestion and flatulence• Poor circulationSee Materia Medica page 44See also pages 189, 193, 200, 205,234–35, 236–37CARBOLIC AC.Acidum carbolicumKey uses• Constipation with foul breath• Diarrhea, dysentery, or cholera• Increased urine production• Malignant or septic wounds• Sudden, burning, pricking, stingingpains, and collapse—for example, dueto anaphylactic shock after a bee sting• Vomiting due to sea sickness, pregnancy,or cancerSee Materia Medica page 119CARBON SULPH.Carbonium sulphuratumKey uses• Chronic sciatic pain and twitching• Digestive upsets• Loss of sensation• Progressive loss of vision• Recurrent breathing difficulties• Skin irritation• TinnitusSee Materia Medica page 134See also pages 222–23