Popular Schuessler Biochemic Tissue Salts Remedies as Alternate Medicine

Schuessler Cell Salts / Biochemic Tissue Salts 

Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler, a noted German biochemist and homeopath, created the biochemic system. He identified twelve biochemic minerals present in every cell of the human body. A correct balance of these minerals must be maintained for the proper functioning of body tissues. Dr. Schuessler believed that a deficiency in any one mineral would lead to a disturbance in the cell life where the deficiency occurred. When there is a perturbation of cell life, a favorable environment for bacterial growth and illness is created. Health problems arise when there is a deficiency in any of these salts.

Dr. Schuessler's biochemic salts are also known as tissue salts or cell salts. These salts are prescribed in low decimal potency to repair deficiencies at the cellular level.

Tissue salts are prepared according to homeopathic principles and are used to supply the body with the missing cell nutrients.

Tissue salts come in chewable, tablet format where lactose (milk sugar) is the main ingredient. Therefore, they are not recommended for anyone who is lactose intolerance.

The Twelve Biochemic Salts (Tissue salts / Cell Salts) Clinical Treatment Remedies

Calcarea fluorica (calcium fluoride)

 

Calc fluor is called the elasticity mineral. It is found in the cells of the bone, enamel of the teeth, and in the fibers of the skin. It is generally indicated for relaxed muscle tissue. A deficiency of Cal fluor may lead to the following conditions:

Tooth decay

Gum fissures

Periodontitis

Receded gums

Prolapsed uterus

Varicose veins

Uterine fibroma

Hiatus hernia

Diverticulosis

Fistula

Internal hemorrhoids

Hernia

Anal fissures

Synovitis

Eczema

Cataract

Psoriasis

Varicose ulcer

 

Calcarea phosphorica (calcium phosphate)

 

Calc phos is called the cell mineral. This salt is needed for the formation of new cells, especially bone cells. A deficiency of Calc phos may lead to the following conditions:

Children with weak bones

Abnormal bone growth

Difficulty teething

Poor assimilation

Digestive disorders

Excessive perspiration

Curvature of the spine

Diseased bones

Dental caries

 

Calcarea sulphurica (calcium sulphate)

 

Calc sulph detoxifies the blood. This salt is generally used in suppurating conditions. A deficiency of Calc sulph may lead to the following conditions:

Suppurating wounds

Skin abscess

Furuncles

Leukorrhea

Otitis

Herpes

Acne

 

Ferrum phosphoricum (iron phosphate)

 

Ferrum phos is present in the composition of hemoglobin. It has the ability to draw oxygen from inhaled air and carry it to the blood. A deficiency of Ferrum phos may lead to the following conditions:

Anemia

Vertigo

Children’s headache

Hemorrhages

Phlebitis

Dilation of the arteries

Colitis

Crohn’s disease

Recurrent colds

Tonsillitis

Laryngitis

Bronchitis

Hay fever

Croup

Mastitis

Rheumatism

Fever

Nephritis

 

Kalium muriaticum (potassium chloride)

 

Kali mur is well indicated for catarrh conditions and glandular swelling. A deficiency of Kali mur may lead to the following conditions:

Sore throat

Swollen gland

Asthma

Otitis

Tonsillitis

Sluggish liver

Distended abdomen

Protruding eyes

Whooping cough

Colds

Orchitis

Shingles

Measles

Gastric catarrh

Bronchitis

 

Kalium phosphoricum (potassium phosphate)

 

Kali phos is a nerve cell mineral. This tissue salt is indicated in cases of weak, impatient, and emotional individuals. A deficiency of Kali phos may lead to the following conditions:

Ill-tempered children

Tantrum

Hysteria

Mental and physical asthenia

Nervous depression

Nervous headaches

Nervous anxiety

Mental illusions

Phobias

Acrophobia

Nervous asthma

Stress

Insomnia

Nervous diarrhea

Anemia

Somnambulism

Insanity

Hypochondria

Shingles

Paralysis

Epilepsy

Enuresis

 

Kalium sulfuricum (potassium sulphate)

 

Kali sulph is similar to Ferrum phos. It helps carry oxygen to the blood. It is present in all cells that contain iron. This salt is well indicated for skin conditions. A deficiency of Kali sulph may lead to the following conditions:

Psoriasis

Lupus

Eczema

Bronchial asthma

Dropsy

Headaches

Dyspepsia

Lack of perspiration

Rheumatoid arthritis

Athlete’s foot

Alopecia

Dandruff

Urticaria

Leukorrhea

Vertigo

Magnesia phosphoricum (magnesium phosphate)

Mag phos is found in the nervous system. It has antispasmodic influences over muscle tissue. A deficiency of Mag phos may lead to the following conditions:

Behavioral disorders in children

Spasmodic asthma

Spasmodic cough

Spasmodic menstrual cramps

Spasm of the eyelid

Angina pectoris

Convulsion

Double vision

Epilepsy

Palsy

Muscular cramps

Muscular twitching

Colitis

 

Natrum muriaticum (sodium chloride)

 

Nat mur has affinity with water distribution. It ensures a balance of moisture throughout the organism. It is indicated in conditions where too much water or dryness appears in the system. A deficiency of Nat mur may lead to the following conditions:

Watery discharge that burns and irritates

Hydrocele

Constipation

Dry skin

Chapped lips

Colds with watery discharge

Asthma

Excessive saliva

Watery diarrhea

Bronchitis

Watery vesicle

Vaginal dryness

Pleurisy

Profuse perspiration

Dry cough

Dry nose

Hay fever

Enuresis

 

Natrum phosphorica (sodium phosphate)

 

Nat phos is an essential salt for the digestive tract. It neutralizes acids and helps with the assimilation of fats and other nutrients. This salt is well indicated for symptoms of hyperacidity. A deficiency of Nat phos may lead to the following conditions:

Over acidity of the blood

Acid reflux

Gastritis

Dyspepsia

Gastric ulcer

Gout

Excessive, sour perspiration of the feet and underarms

Jaundice

 

Natrum sulphuricum (sodium chloride)

 

Nat sulph helps excrete excessive water from the system. A deficiency of Nat sulph may lead to the following conditions:

Edema

Urine retention

Bilious colic

Vomiting of bitter bile

All symptoms aggravated by damp weather

Stiff rheumatism

Moist scab

Yellow fever

 

Silicea

 

Silicea is found in the hair, skin, nails, and connective tissues. It is well indicated for pus formation and suppuration. A deficiency of Silicea Silicea may lead to the following conditions:

Skin ulcers with tendency to suppurate

Abscess

Styes

Furuncles

Tonsillitis with pus

Suppuration of the bones

Pustules

Persistent ulcerations with fistula

Herpes

Offensive perspiration

Brittle nails

Dry hair

Ulcer of the cornea

Pus in the interior chamber of the eye

Urates around the joints

Anal fissures

Alopecia

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The following table lists out the biochemic remedies. It also points out the indicators for prescription of these medicines - such as the state of the tongue, the discharges, the aggravations (factors worsening the problems) and ameliorations (factors improving / alleviating the problem). This table would be a ready reckoner for practitioners to prescribe.

Medicine	Indicated mainly in	State of tongue	Discharges	Aggravations	Ameliorations
Calc fluor	Bone related problems, lumbago, piles	Cracked	Thick, lumpy yellow discharge from nose, Expectoration yellow mucus. Flooding in menses, yellow pus from ulcers	Damp weather. Rest	Cold fomentation. By rubbing. By Heat
Calc phos	General tonic, cough, skin problems	Bad taste in the morning	Discharges albuminous (like the white of egg)	Night. Cold. Getting wet.	Warm room. Warm weather.
Calc sulph	all kinds of suppurations	Clay coloured, sour, soapy, acrid taste.	Discharges of gonorrhea & leucorrhoea / expectoration much bloody - yellow mixed with blood	Getting wet. By washing. Water.	Warm. Dry environment.
Ferr phos	First stages of all pains, fever, inflammations	Clean & red. Also throat dry.	Dryness, burning & scanty expectoration mixed with blood, Menses bright red. Easily coagulates	Heat. Hot drinks. Motion. Shaking of head. Stooping	Cold air. Cold applications.
Kali mur	Respiratory problems, tonsils/throat problems	White or grey coated	Thick, white, slime or phlegm. Motion clay coloured, Stools bloody, blood from scales (eczema)	Eating rich & fat food. Motion	Hot application & drinks.
Kali phos	Brain disorders. Nerves & muscles related problems	Stale, brownish - mustard like taste. Dry in the morning.	Blood thin,black,offensive odour. Burning scalding. Dysentry with pure blood, stools- offensive odour.	Noise. Being alone. Exertion. Cold.	Cheerful excitement. Gentle motion. Rest. Heat.
Kali sulph	Headaches, Skin related, asthmatic problems	Yellow, slimy, whitish edges. Taste lost, burning heat in mouth. Peeling of lip skin.	Slimy, yellowish or greenish mucus discharge. Skin hot and dry. scaling of scalp. Expectoration profuse - shiny, yellow/greenish.	Evenings. Warmth. Pains move from side to side.	Cool air. Open air.
Mag phos	Spasms, pains, cardiac related problems.	Clean / coated white. Dry mouth, sticky saliva at corners of lip.	Diarrohoea watery, menstrual flow - dark, clotted, intermittent.	Open air. Cold air. Uncovering. Touching. Motion. Cold drinks. Pressure. At Night.	Warm room. Warm weather. Hot drinks. Light pressure. Friction. Bending over double.
Nat mur	malarial conditions, gastro-bilous problems.	Dry,parched,sore throat, salty taste, blisters.	Excess secretions, sneezing, vomiting of clear,watery phlegm (with great thirst). Diarrhoea watery. Thin watery blood with menses. Polyuria (diabetes), Leucorrhoea discharge watery, starch like.	Mornings. Cold air. Open air.	Evenings. Warmth. Pressure.
Nat phos	Liver & gastric problems.	Moist, yellow, creamy at back of tongue. Acid taste.	Creamy discharges (eyes, ears). Vomiting of sour fluids. Morning sickness. sour smelling stools (with mucus).  Yellow discharges (eczema, leucorrhoea. .	Thunderstorm. Afternoon. Evening. Open air. After eating. Itching in bed. Headache (morning)	Warmth. Warm room. Pressure.
Nat sulph	Diabetes, chills, pains.	Dirty green, grey, brown. Bitter taste. Full of saliva.	Pus changes to green on exposure to light. Diarrhoea green stools, urine red, brick-like. Diabetes, eczema yellow watery.	Cold. Wet. Cold Weather. Water.	Dry and warm room. Warm weather.
Sil	Skin, spine & mental problems	Hardening of tongue, ulcers.	Pustules, yellow pus,loose expectoration, rattling of thick yellow pus. Stools foetid, offensive. Pus & mucus in urine. Foot sweat.	Night. Full moon. Open air. Cold air. Winter.	Heat. Warm room. Summer.

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INDICATORS FOR BIOCHEMIC PRESCRIPTIONS :
The following medicines are generally indicated for the specified problems. It is advisable to start the medicine with low potency (1x / 3x) and proceed to higher potencies (6x,12x,30x and even 200x) in case there is no improvement. However for severe problems, higher potencies may be started off with.
Dosage generally is three times a day (4-6 pills at a time), taken dry on the tongue, on an empty stomach. In case of acute problems - the medicine may be taken every 15 minutes or half-an-hour.
In case there is no improvement even after 6-7 doses, either change the prescription or consult a competent doctor.
(Remember there is no substitute to the materia medica / repertory)

SYMPTOM / PROBLEM / INDICATOR	REMEDY INDICATED
Abscess (bleeding), boils (painful)	Silicea & Calc sulph
Acidity, indigestion, heart burn, peptic ulcer	Nat phos
Allergic bronchitis (cough,wheezing),breathing disorders	Kali mur
Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, cold, headache)	Nat mur & Nat sulph
Angina (Chest pain)	Mag phos
Anxiety, tension	Kali phos
Constipation	Nat mur
Corns (feet)	Sil
Diabetes	Nat sulph
Fever	Ferr phos & Kali phos
Hair falling - thin hair strands	Nat mur
Hair falls due to weakness or ailments suffering from	Cal phos
Hair falls in bunches	Sil
Hair growth - to stimulate	Calc phos & Sil
Hair loss (bald spots) due to dandruff	Kali sulph
Impotency	Cal phos / Kali phos
Jaundice	Ferr phos, Kali mur, Nat sulph
Leucorrhoea	Cal phos / Kali mur / Nat mur
Lumbago - aches worse by cold & better by heat & pressure	Mag phos
Lumbago - pain at nape & cervical region	Calc phos
Lumbago - pain worse while resting, better by heat.	Calc fluor
Mania (depressions, mental problems)	Kali phos
Mouth ulcers	Ferr phos, Kali mur, Nat phos
Obesity (overweight)	Calc phos, Nat mur & Sil
Osteoarthritis	Mag phos
Pain - colic, abdominal, stomach	Mag phos
Paralysis	Calc phos, Kali phos, Mag phos
Piles (Itching, bleeding)	Calc fluor
Pimples , acne	Calc phos
Sinusitis	Kali mur & Sil
Sleeplessness (Insomnia)	Kali phos & Ferr phos
Stone in kidney	Mag phos to alleviate pain Sil & Calc phos to dissolve stone
Suicidal disposition (wants to die)	Kali phos
Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sore throat	Kali mur
Toothache	Kali phos
Typhoid (fever)	Ferr phos, Kali phos & Kali mur
Vertigo (giddiness)	Kali phos
Weakness, general debility, exhaustion	Kali phos
Worms (children)	Nat phos & Kali mur

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