Homeopathic remedy candida albicans

From Robin Murpy's MM

Candida Albicans

Clinical: Candidiasis, Flatulence, Indigestion, Leucorrhea, Thrush, Vaginitis.
Abdomen: Rumbling and gas in the abdomen. Flatulence, bloated abdomen. Loud rumbling in abdomen while lying.
Female: Leucorrhea, Vaginitis.
Mouth: Thrush

Relations - Compare: Cand-p, Carbo-v, Chin, Lyc, Sul-ac.

I have used this remedy in the past with good effect. You can't predict the effect of remedies in individuals as they affect different people in different ways. You should consult with a homeopath to source the cause, as if this is not the correct remedy you may suppress the symptoms for them to return again.

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I am consulting with one and I just wanted to get some idea of how it will affect me - basically will I get the herx reaction from taking it. I've tried ACV this week - taking it regularly but boy have I had a herx reaction to it - that's why I wanted to know would the remedy do the same because I have a very demanding full-on job and need to know I can still go - been tough this week with the ACV - it did do good in one way but the herx reaction has been tough!

But thanks because you're the only one who has actually come up with something - info on this remedy is very scarce.

If you're consulting with a homeopath, then they should be the person who prescribed this remedy for you and should have been looking at your whole picture. As previously mentioned, it's not just a case of what effects a particular remedy can have, because it depends on an individuals picture.
If the homeopath prescribed this remedy to you, then the effect of that particular dilution should be to remedy the issue(s) you have, but if there are any noticable adverse effects (which should have been discussed with you), then you should contact your homeopath who should be able to enhance your picture and provide an alternative or different dilution as required.

All Love and Reiki Hugs

200 - two drops x 2 per day - is that going to "kill me"?

Hi Janet,
Just seen this thread and am interested to know your experience.
Whatever remedy you take, the aim as you know, is only to rebalance your energy, so any response would be a natural process.
If you find that you are especially sensitive to remedies in that the response is often dramatic and you let your homeopath know, she will be able to adapt her prescription/dose to take this into account. Try to trust in her judgement.
HTH Hom

200 is high for me - never had that strength before - so we agreed start with 6c for one week then 30c for one week then up to the 200c if I'm ok with the other two remedies.

So far the 6c is OK - can't think it's doing anything - but then I'm not sure what to expect from it if it's getting rid of the candida - certainly not running to the loo or suffering any herx reactions.

Early days - I'll keep you posted. At the weekend I'm doing desensitisation for dairy products as I obviously have something going on with yoghurt, cheese.

What should I expect from this remedy because at the moment I'm not "feeling" anything - normally with remedies you get a feeling they are acting on your body - I'm not. Is this a good sign, bad sign or does it mean "wrong remedy".

Hi Janet,
Well, in a nutshell, what you should expect from any remedy is that the symptoms you started with, are resolved.
There may be a few minor 'ups and downs' along the way but if there is no response at all, it's probably that the remedy wasn't homeopathic to you and therefore you need something different. Your homeopath should decide this and presumably you have a further appointment booked.
Generally, if the condition is something chronic- i.e. you've suffered from it for a long time, maybe years, it could take a while (months) for it to clear. But if it's acute and you've had it for days or several weeks say, I'd expect it to clear up in a short time. Hom

Thanks- well had two doses so maybe I give it another couple of days and see what happens.

Remedy seemed to create a really bloated stomach and felt bloated all over - even bra felt tight so leaving till things settle down. And the flatulence - well that was another story. Never knew a remedy could give you so much wind - that normal?

A remedy response can include a short term emphasis of current symptoms (sometimes referred to as an 'aggravation') or a brief, mild experience of a past symptom whilst the body is regaining balance- but neither would be long lasting. HTH Hom

Will restart when things settle down. I'm getting remedy resent without alcohol - does that make a difference.

Can I ask about desensitisation drops - for dairy as I do have a problem with this. What can I expect from those?

Hi, don't think I can help you there- I'm not sure what you mean on either count- but that may be because I only give remedies in pill form and I don't 'do' 'desensitisation drops'. Sorry. Hom

These remedies are in liquid form - bit like LM's. The desensitisation drops are for dairy and another one for nuts/seeds - both of these I have problems with - obviously a sensitivity to them as opposed to an allergy.

Well have slowly taken the remedy - 30c I found was quite strong but have felt that there's a bit of a difference.

I've been dowsed and told its on its way out and 2 weeks should see it gone. We'll see!

Well have slowly taken the remedy - 30c I found was quite strong but have felt that there's a bit of a difference.

I've been dowsed and told its on its way out and 2 weeks should see it gone. We'll see!

Glad it's improving.

If candida is severe, it will show up in your blood, which means that it will take a little longer to totally get rid of it. But, it would depend on how long it has been with you, and how severe it is.

In my experience of treating candida, it takes months as opposed to weeks.

WEll I've had it a while I think but then I've had remedies for it i.e. borax which maybe has done some good. But to be honest apart from bloating I never really felt too ill - but let's see what happens - I never knew dowsing could tell but if it goes in 2 week well I'm happy.

I took remedy last night and really bloated today! Hope it improves. But had a lot of weird things going on so it must have done something. Thing is I had more reaction from the 6c than the 30c the 6c chucked loads of stuff out!

WEll I've had it a while I think but then I've had remedies for it i.e. borax which maybe has done some good. But to be honest apart from bloating I never really felt too ill - but let's see what happens - I never knew dowsing could tell but if it goes in 2 week well I'm happy.

I took remedy last night and really bloated today! Hope it improves. But had a lot of weird things going on so it must have done something. Thing is I had more reaction from the 6c than the 30c the 6c chucked loads of stuff out!

My understanding is that if a remedy causes a healing crisis it is a sign that it is working. If it gets too much consult your homeopath who may advise you to take another dose of the remedy to calm it down; I believe that you should only take a remedy until a result (healing crisis or reduction in symptoms) appears then stop taking it, as taking it more often can dillute the effect.

I'm not a homeopath though, just under the attention of one at present.

Why do I feel the 30c didn't do as much or chuck as much toxins out as the 6c - that chucked out the following: lots of congestion from the nose and mucus, urine that seemed to have a white froth on it, felt like I was going to get a vaginal thrush infection that never materialised, tiredness, brain fog, chills, muscle cramps and palpitations - in one week! 30c only made me feel very very tired and like I had brain fog - it also makes me feel quite down at times - however I took a dose on Friday and will just watch and wait for another week - homeopath is on holiday at the moment.

Hi Janet,
It's not appropriate necessarily, to say that a 30c is 'stronger' than a 6c. They're just different potencies, diluted to varying degrees, and the energy from the substances are thought to resonate at different wavelengths. Your homeopath will decide on the potency to be used at the time, by taking into account the energy it needs to match. She'll consider the nature of the problem, duration and characteristics of the symptoms, other health issues, lifestyle, emotional and mental 'health'.....and other factors....
I agree with a previous post that as a rule of thumb, as soon as you experience a change, you need to check in with your homeopath about whether you should stop the remedy or not, if you don't already have instructions. I usually say to my patients that if in doubt, stop taking it until you can obtain advice.
I hope you get better soon. Hom

Originally it was to take 200c for three weeks morning and night but I was concerned it was too high a dose for me as I am sensitive so we started 6, 30 then 200 but the 6c has in my opinion had the best effect. I did aggravate for a few days but by the Saturday felt really good and well and then I started the 30c and to be honest since the 30c I've not felt that good in myself nor have I had that totally "feel good factor" the 6c did. But then I think I am trying to get rid of candida and I am possibly getting rid of toxins so maybe that's why I don't feel good.

Yes, it may be that the 6c is just the most appropriate potency for you in your current situation and your homeopath will want to know that when you next see her. Hom

Do you have any experience in using the candida albicans remedy? If you have I'd be interested to hear how it went

Hi, there are an enormous number of remedies that can be used for people suffering from candida and this isn't one that I've used at all.
The other thing to remember is that each remedy response is individual to that person. The main thing is that the remedy is homeopathic to you.
A good sign that the remedy is 'working' is a feeling of well being and this can happen before any of the physical symptoms actually subside.
If there's no change with a patient, I might consider how certain we are that the symptoms are definitely the named condition that they are saying; also-and more importantly, what other issues do they have- what are their emotional circumstances for example. Your susceptibility to the physical symptoms has come from somewhere initially. The symptoms are just a manifestation of a deeper imbalance and if you can address that with a deep acting remedy, the physical dis-ease will resolve. HTH Hom

So I'm always curious that no-one seems to use this remedy to treat candida when it's specifically for it. I was a bit horrified when I read that it is made from a polio nosode - is that correct. I'd like to think that by taking this I'm actually going to get rid of the candida and when that's gone anything that is not right can be sorted out by a homeopathic remedy. Thing with me is that I never felt ill from having candida - only the physical symptoms of bloating, constipation, and food sensitivies.

There are very few homeopathic remedies that one can say "for condition X take remedy Y", because homeopathy works on a holistic basis, taking account not just of the presenting symptoms, but of the whole 'picture' of the client.

I would, generally speaking, steer clear of anything promoted as a homeopathic remedy for a specific condition and instead use the homeopathic method of looking at the whole picture to find which remedy has a best fit for that overall picture.

Perhaps the only one that I would consider useful in a remedy Y to treat X situation would be Arnica for treating shock and/or bruising when taken immediately after the causing incident. Other than that, the whole picture needs to be looked at.

So, in terms of these 'desensitizing' drops (can't say I've heard of them before), it sounds as if it's been developed as a "Y to treat X" (correct me if I'm wrong?), without looking at how/when the 'sensitivity' came about or how the 'sensitivity' is effecting you as a whole on the mental/emotional/physical and even spiritual levels. Apologies if this sounds negative, but this doesn't sound like the sort of thing I would normally expect being prescribed from a fully qualified homeopath.

All Love and Reiki Hugs

I know I must admit I have been curious about the candida remedy because there is so little info on it - try getting MM for it and it's virtually impossible. I've seen Nelsons Candida in the box in the chemists and always wondered did it cure it.

I guess I see what happens and if the dowsing said it's on it's way out and should take 2 weeks - well lets see - how dowsing can tell - well I'm not sure.

But maybe the candida has given me the sensitivities to the foods I could eat before without a problem.

I'd still love to hear from anyone who has successfully got rid of candida using the CA remedy - anyone???

Actually I'm quite tempted now to get a product called Candidate which is for candida to shift the last bit out my system.

how dowsing can tell - well I'm not sure.

Dowsing is a very effective way of finding out information not on a conscious level. You can find out all manner of things using this technique.

I don't find 2 weeks realistic to get rid of candida. In my experience it can take months.

No - I've been doing it for about 4 weeks now. Originally she said about 3 weeks but that was taking the remedy every day x 2.