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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