Carbo Vegetabilis
Carbo vegetabilis (vegetable charcoal)
Carbo Vegetabilis (Carbo Veg), from vegetable charcoal, is a great homeopathic remedy for sluggish digestion with bloating and belching, and for states of weakness and collapse with "air hunger" — a desperate need to be fanned.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Carbo Vegetabilis is used for
- Bloating and belching, especially upper-abdomen fullness
- Sluggish, weak digestion after rich food
- Weakness and faintness with air hunger (wants fanning)
- Poor circulation — cold, bluish extremities
- Slow recovery and debility after illness
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Carbo Vegetabilis.
- Distension with frequent belching that relieves
- Wants to be fanned — desperate for cool air
- Cold, blue, sluggish circulation
- Weakness with a feeling of collapse
- Worse from rich/fatty food and lying down
Potency
Carbo Veg is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency is a clinical decision for your homeopath.
Conditions where Carbo Vegetabilis is considered
Frequently asked questions
What is Carbo Veg used for?
It is associated with bloating and belching, sluggish digestion, and states of weakness with "air hunger" and poor circulation. The right remedy still depends on your individual picture.
Is Carbo Veg good for gas and bloating?
It is one of the most-considered remedies for upper-abdomen bloating relieved by belching, but a homeopath confirms suitability.
Why is it called the "corpse reviver"?
Traditionally it has been considered in states of collapse and air hunger; serious collapse is a medical emergency needing urgent care.
Can I self-prescribe it?
No — consult a qualified homeopath for the correct remedy and potency.
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor