Baryta Carb.

Barium carbonicum syn. Baryta carbonica

Key Symptoms

physical, mental, and emotional immaturity; lack of confidence; swollen tonsils; offensive-smelling perspiration on the feet

Alchemists in the 17th century gave barium the name lapis solaris, due to its luminous qualities when heated. Its compounds are used in radiology, although as a pure element barium is very poisonous. Commercially barium carbonate is used as a pottery glaze, and to make porcelain, glassware, and optical glass. Baryta carb., proved by Hahnemann and published in his Chronic Diseases (1821–34), is prescribed mainly for problems in childhood and old age.

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Remedy Profile

Physical, emotional, or mental development is usually slow in those who respond best to Baryta carb. They tend to be shy and introverted, often because they are insecure and feel that they are worthless. They may require excessive reassurance, and are prone to fears and anxieties. Emotional immaturity can cause them to feel inadequate in relationships and social situations.

Typical physical traits linked with Baryta carb. include nail-biting when anxious and a tendency to have sweaty, smelly feet. The remedy is used for slow development in children and for those with Down syndrome, and is also given for senile dementia in the elderly. In addition, Baryta carb. is used to treat recurrent colds and coughs, sore throats, swollen tonsils, anxiety and phobias, and impotence.

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Growth disorders in children

Symptoms: Delayed physical development in children, such as late development of speech and walking, possibly caused by Down syndrome. The genitals and other parts of the body may not develop properly, typically resulting in a large head and short stature.

Symptoms better: None known.

Symptoms worse: For emotional stress.

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Problems of the elderly

Symptoms: Senile dementia with childish, confused, and embarrassing behavior. The short-term memory may be impaired, and paranoia or depression may develop. There may be hair loss. A frequent desire to urinate may progress eventually to incontinence. These symptoms may be associated with a stroke.

Symptoms better: For not thinking about symptoms.

Symptoms worse: For emotional stress; for company.

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Swollen tonsils

Symptoms: A raw throat with inflamed tonsils and a burning pain on swallowing. There may be retching that is aggravated by swallowing solid foods. The neck glands may swell and harden, and there may be excess production of saliva. Symptoms may be indicative of mumps, especially in children.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for fresh air; for movement.

Symptoms worse: For extreme heat; for cold; for having damp feet; for thinking about symptoms.

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Anxiety & phobias

Symptoms: Intense, often irrational, fears and anxieties, possibly triggered by negative recollections of school days, or by memories of physical or sexual abuse. There is often a tendency to bite the nails.

Symptoms better: For walking alone in the open air; for not thinking about symptoms.

Symptoms worse: For emotional stress; for company.

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Respiratory illness

Symptoms: Recurrent colds, coughs, and bronchitis. The nostrils may feel dry and raw.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for fresh air; for movement.

Symptoms worse: For extreme heat; for cold; for having damp feet; for thinking about symptoms.

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Impotence

Symptoms: Bouts of erectile dysfunction or low libido in men, possibly so pronounced that they actually fall asleep during sexual intercourse.

Symptoms better: For not thinking about symptoms.

Symptoms worse: For cold, for having damp feet; for emotional stress.

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