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MoonDragon's Alternative Health Information
Medicinal Therapies: Biochemic Tissue Salts
For information and research purposes only. Please contact your health care provider for specific information, diagnosis, and treatment of any health concerns. The information provided here is not meant to be used in place of any medical treatment or therapy.
INTRODUCTION
Biochemical Tissue Salts: Also known as "Schüssler Salts," biochemic tissue salts are homeopathically prepared from mineral sources, such as rock salt and quartz. They were developed in the 1870's by Dr. Wilhelm Schüssler, a German homeopathic doctor, to supplement deficiencies of vital minerals which, he believed, would otherwise leave the body weak and susceptible to disease. Biochemic tissue salts are commonly prescribed by homeopaths worldwide. They are often used as a self-help treatment for minor ailments with recognizable symptoms, and to supplement the dietary intake of minerals.
BRIEF HISTORY
In 1873 Dr. Wilhelm Schüssler, a German homeopathic doctor, published a paper in which he claimed that many ailments were due to a lack of essential inorganic minerals in the body. To redress these deficiencies, he recommended nutritional supplements consisting of 12 mineral or "biochemic" tissue salts, to be taken either singly or in combination. Tissue salts are now available worldwide, related naturopathic minerals are popular in Australia.
CONSULTING A PRACTITIONER
Homeopaths, naturopaths, and herbalists will often recommend tissue salts as part of a nutritional program, but they are also frequently used as a self-help measure. Many health food stores and some pharmacies, especially homeopathic ones, stock tissue salts, and manufacturers usually provide dosage information.
The salts are homeopathic preparations that are highly diluted (or "potentized"). One part of the mineral salt is mixed with nine parts lactose (milk sugar) and this process is repeated six times. The salts are taken in the form of small tablets, dissolved under the tongue.
MoonDragon's Alternative Health: Homeopathy
THE 12 BIOCHEMIC TISSUE SALTS
NAME SOURCE MAIN USES Calc. fluor.
Calcium fluoride
Hernias, prolapses, hemorrhoids, poor dental health, varicose veins, and other circulatory problems.
Calc. phos.
Calcium phosphate
Bone deformities, poor teeth, frostbite, muscle cramps, colds, phlegm, poor digestion.
Calc. sulf.
Calcium sulfate
Boils and abscesses, phlegm, dandruff, headaches, kidney problems, neuralgia, pimples.
Ferrum phos.
Iron phosphate
Early stages of inflammatory conditions, coughs and colds, earaches, also rheumatism, hemorrhages.
Kali mur.
Potassium chloride
Secondary stage of inflammatory conditions, phlegm, ear infections, tonsillitis, chicken pox, measles, mumps.
Kali phos.
Potassium phosphate
Anxiety, emotional strain, phobias, sexual frigidity, shyness, incontinence, pus-filled discharge.
Kali sulf.
Potassium sulfate
Asthma, bronchitis, dandruff, eczema, halitosis, headaches, menstrual disorders, palpitations.
Mag. phos.
Magnesium phosphate
Constipation, enlarged prostate, gas, hiccups, colic, muscle cramps, menstrual pain, neuralgia.
Nat. mur.
Sodium chloride
Anxiety, depression, runny colds, migraines, cold sores, canker sores, acne.
Nat. phos.
Sodium phosphate
Acidity, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, rheumatism, conjunctivitis.
Nat. sulf.
Sodium sulfate
Asthma, bronchial phlegm, digestive problems, gas and colic, hay fever, nausea.
Silica
Silicon dioxide
Colds and flu, ear infections, boils and pimples, chronic bronchitis, neurological disorders, lack of stamina.
EVIDENCE & RESEARCH
Some of Dr. Schüssler's theories have been verified by medical research. For example, it is now accepted that calcium deficiency can cause susceptibility to bone disorders and problems absorbing nutrients. Conventional medical opinion states that there is no evidence, however, that tissue salts redress this deficiency. Lack of research makes it impossible to reach scientific conclusions. In such tiny amounts the active ingredients found in the tissue salts are harmless.
Check unexplained symptoms with a health care provider if you are consulting a homeopath who is not medically qualified.
Tell your practitioner if you are using essential oils; in certain cases they are thought to be incompatible with homeopathic remedies.
As for lactose-free homeopathic tablets or liquids if you are allergic to milk-based products.
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL THERAPIES
Consult a health care provider before embarking on any non-conventional form of treatment if you have any medical condition or symptoms of illness.
Do not stop taking any prescribed medications without first consulting with your health care provider.
Tell your complementary practitioner about any prescribed medication you are taking, and any other complementary treatments you are receiving.
Tell your health care provider about any complementary treatments or remedies you are taking.
Do not embark on vigorous exercise without first consulting your health care provider if you have any serious medical conditions, such as back pain, high blood pressure, heart disease, or if you are pregnant.
Advise your practitioner if you have any sexually transmitted disease.
Do not begin a course of complementary therapy without first consulting your health care provider or midwife if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
Consult your health care provider before allowing babies or infants to receive complementary treatments, since some treatments, such as enemas and certain herbal remedies, are unsuitable for small children.
See your health care provider if symptoms persist or worsen.
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