CALC.FLUOR. Calcium FluorideElasticity Salt - Contributes to elasticity walls of blood vessels, muscular and connective tissue, surface of bones and tooth enamel. Is indicated where relaxed conditions exist, sluggish circulation, and muscular weakness.  CALC.PHOS. Calcium PhosphateGeneral Tonic - Nutrition Salt, Restores strength to the body, aids in growth and development and convalescence. Good for circulation, bones and teeth.CALC.SULPH. Calcium SulphateCell Healer - Blood Purifier, cleans out accumulations of non-functional, organic matter in the blood and tissues.FERR.PHOS. Phosphate of IronFirst Aid Salt - Known as the oxygen carrier, gives strength and toughness to arteries, blood vessels and skin. For congestion, inflammatory pain, arthritis, high temperature, quickened pulse. KALI.MUR. Potassium ChlorideBlood Conditioner - stops blood clots, noisy coughs, colds, sore throats, and bronchitisKALI.PHOS. Potassium PhosphateNerve Nutrient - helps maintain contented disposition and sharpens the mental faculties.KALI.SULPH. Potassium SulphateSkin Salt - Also works in conjunction with ferrum phos as an oxygen carrier.MAG.PHOS. Magnesium PhosphateNerve Relaxant- Anti-spasmodic Salt. Deficiency causes spasms, twitching, and cramps. Indicated for nerve pains such as neuralgia, sciatica and pains associated with shooting, darting stabs of painNAT.MUR. Sodium ChlorideFluid Balancer - Water Distributing Salt, regulates water distribution within the cells. Excessive moisture in any part of the system indicates nat mur deficiency.NAT.PHOS. Sodium PhosphateAcid Neutraliser - deficiency allows uric acid to form salts which become deposited around the joints and tissues giving rise to stiffness and swelling, and other painful rheumatic conditions. Highly coloured urine, worms, nervous irritability.NAT.SULPH. Sodium SulphateWater Eliminator - removes poison charged fluids which are the normal result of chemical exchanges in the body. Important in the treatment of rheumatismSILICA SilicaToxic Eliminator - Deep cleanser and eliminator, breaks up pathological accumulations e.g., abscesses, breaks down calcium deposits and spurs. Good for sinus related

problemsCalcium fluoride - bone means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 1

Calcium fluoride (Tissue Salt No 1) is present in the cells of the skin, in the bones, in the toothache and all flexible fibers. To which a lack leads, as and where one uses it reads you here. . .

is the most important means for the supporting fabric, the salt for the connective tissue, for joints, bone, skin.

Calcium is contained in the cells of the epidermis, in the enamel of the teeth, in the bones and in all elastic fibres. A disorder of Calcium fluoride metabolism results in: elastic tissues become limp, cracked skin. It is administered in cases of callused skin formations, anal fissures, dental diseases, limpness of the connective tissue, procidentia (proiapsed organs), varicous veins, heamorrhoids and arteriosclerosis. Calcium fluoride hardens the bones.

Major task of Calcium fluoride:the fabrics protection, elasticity, to give and receive tension and form.

A lack of Calcium fluoride (Tissue Salt No 1) supplies:

- hardening and intensified shortness.

 

Lack characters are:

 

- cornea/callosity formations,- tears at the hands and lips,- development of scalls,- premature aging of the skin,- hardens a seeing,- volume weakness,- osteoporosis,

- hardening the blood vessels,- turbidity of the eyepiece,- organ lowerings,- early formation of wrinkles

 

     

 

 

Calcium fluoride (Tissue Salt No 1) works very slowly and must be taken during a long period.

 

 

Calcium phosphate - stabilization means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 2

Calcium phosphate (Tissue Salt No 2) is contained, predominantly however in all body cells in the bone cells. To which a lack leads, read here. . .

is the most important means for teeth and bones, affects the fabric and the body fluids within the cells.

Calcium phosphate is contained in all body cells, predominantly in the bone cells. It plays the main role of all rebuilding processes that take place in the body. Its deficiency therefore causes disorders in the processes of restoration and construction. The area of applicaton is.- Disruptions to the tooth and bone structure (infantile osteomalacia or rickets), badly healing fractures. In combination with Sodium chloride (No. 8) it is furthermore the remedy for convalescence (period between the end of a disease and the restoration to complete health).

Most important structure means in biochemistry and a proven nerve calming and strengthening means. It affects the cell regeneration and new formation. With weakness conditions, after serious illness, it normalizes the muscle tension, promotes the blood formation and the healing of a wound.

A lack of Calcium phosphate ( Tissue Salt No 2 ) supplies:

 

- disturbances in the renewal and structure  procedures- disturbances in the bone  metabolism- disturbances of the muscle function

in addition, to vegetative disturbances:- nervousness,- sleep disturbances,- meteorosensitivity,- hot flushes,- sweats,- overexertion headache

 

 

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Ferrum phosphate - inflammation means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 3

When inflammatory illnesses in the first

 

inflammation phase, acute fever and pain conditions, for the suggestion of the blood formation and the immune system.

is the main means for all sudden acute conditions, classical "first assistance" - the means.

Iron is found in the blood, and in all cells of the body. The iron, contained in the red blood cells, absorbs the oxygen from the air during the inhaling process in order to supply it to all tissues of the body. An iron deficiency causes muscles to become limp. Ferrum (Iron) phosphate is the main remedy for the first stage of all inflammations and fresh wounds, contusions, sprains and bleedings.

A lack of Ferrum phosphate (Tissue Salt No 3) applies:

 

- concentration disturbances,- easy fatigue,- inclination to inflammations,- feverful common cold up to 38.0 C (100.4 F) - rheumatism tables complaints- cold diseases

With all injuries:- upsettings,- squeezings,- cutting and grazes,- hematomas,- muscular strain

 

    

Ferrum phosphate (Tissue Salt No 3) is the acute means with infections, overexertions and injuries. It strengthens the achievement and prevents infections !

 

    

Potassium chloride - mucous membrane means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 4

This phase is characterized by heavily separating isolations, inflammatory swelling of the tissue and lymph nodes. It is an important decontamination agent.

is the means for the second inflammation phase after Ferrum phosphoricum, a classical mucous membrane means.

Potassium chloride is a component of almost every cell in the body and stands in connection vvith the fibrous substance (connective tissue). lt is the main remedy for infections in their second stage. lt is administerd when the tongue shows a whitish grey coating, in cases of tonsillitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, measles, scarlet fever, mumps, colds, hoarseness, whooping cough, middle ear catarrh, conjunctivitis, articular swelling and tenosynovitis.

A lack of Potassium chloride (Tissue Salt No 4) applies:

 

- blood swelling,- mucous membrane illnesses,- coughs with mucus,- asthma,- chronic joint suffering,- cold diseases after 3-4 days,- stick cold,- intestine and gastritides

Potassium phosphate - nerve means and muscle means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 5

It supports the metabolism of the cells and strengthens with it during physical and mental exhaustion.

is the most important salt for the nerves and the mind.

Potassium phosphate is contained in all brain cells, the nerves, the muscle cells, the blood corpuscles and in the blood- and tissue plasma. A deficiency of this mineral reduces physical, mental and spiritual abilities. lt is also a nutrient for neurasthenia, insomnia, conditions of physical and psychological exhaustion, lack of memory, weakness of Ihe heart, muscular weakness and sensation of paralysis.

A lack of Potassium chloride (Tissue Salt No 5) applies:

 

- infections over 38.5 C (101.3 F),- with muscle and nerve weakness,- nervous diarrheas ,- fear of place,- homesickness,- fearfulness,- depressions,- general weakness,- weakness of memory,- changes in mood

Potassium sulphate - skin means of the Tissue Salts No 6

Potassium sulphate is contained in the epedermic cells and in the muscles, often together with iron. Its deficiency causes repulsions of cells and skin. Potassium sulfate is the remedy of the third stage of inflammation, catarrhs with yellowish mucous secretion for example, rhinitis (yellowish secretion), discharge from the ear; it promotes the scaling of the skin after measles, scarlet fever and rubella.

 

supports the decontamination.

 

It improves the oxygen supply, the cellulose change and the cellular elimination and decontamination procedures and helps with the evacuation of cinders.

Potassium sulphate has also a strong effect on the mucous

membranes, it become chronic will given in the third inflammation stage not to let in order to lock an illness. Slimy or festering isolations of the mucous membranes, strong mucus of the bronchial tubes.Potassium sulphate has a large relationship with the skin. Therefore it is taken with dander, eczema sickness, neurodermatitis. In addition, when inflammatory illnesses the joints, particularly if the pain moves, it can support the healing.

Magnesia phosphate - nerve means of the Tissue Salts No 7

Besite Calcium phosphate (Tissue Cell Salts No 2) Magnesia phosphate belongs to the most important cousin-forming mineral materials and can work against an overacidification. Therefore it is an important basis means for prevention and for the treatment of chronic illnesses.

is the classical means against cramps and pain.Magnesium phosphate is contained in the muscles, blood cells and nerves, brain and spinal marrow, in bones and teeth. Its deficiency results in culvusions of all kind such as, convulsions of the heart, sto-mach, urinary bladder, the calves and so forth andcauses like a flash firing, changing and wandering pains. Furthermore, it is administered in cases of gastro intestinal colics, and colics of the gallbladder and kidneys. 

A lack of Magnesium phosphate (Tissue Salt No 7) supplies:

 - muscular pains,- cramps,- cramp coughs,- excitation- restess legs- hyperactivity,- itching,- migraene

Sodium chloride - irrigation means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 8

It adjusts the liquid and heat balance and has large purchase to the mucous membranes, the elimination organs and is important for all tissues with low floating such as cartilages, volume disks and eyepiece.

is the mineral salt for the liquid household.

Sodium chloride is contained in all body fluids and tissues. lt regulates the absorption and excretion of fluids of the cells. Disorders of the fluid metabolism show as a sensation of feeling cold along the spine, on hands and feet, a watery and puffed up face. lt is the mineral in cases of anaemia, involuntary flow of tears and excess saliva, watery rhinal catarrhs and rashes with blisters.

A lack of Sodium chloride (Tissue Salt No 8) supplies:

 

- hay   fever - flow cold,- catarrh of the mucous membrane (paranasal sinuses, stomach intestinal mucosa)- binding skin inflammations ,- cooling sensitivity,- edemas, for welding adjustment,- head sheds,- dry skin and mucous membranes,- disturbances in watering -und salivation

 

 

Sodium phosphate - neutralizing means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 9

It supports the burn processes and energizes the metabolism. Because it works alkalinely, it binds for acid and provides thus for a reconciliation. By overacidification in the nutrition many humans have sodium phosphoricum lack. Thus it comes to the classical overacidification diseases.

is the classical salt for the metabolism.

Sodium phosphate is a component of blood cells, the muscles, the nerve and brain cells as well as the tissue fluid. Dr Schuessler regarded this mineral as very important: in the carbonic acid exchange function of the blood in the lungs, in making uric acid soluble in the blood, in the process of breaking down fatty acids after consuming too much fat and in the excessive production of lactic acid. lt is furthermore the remedy in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, kidney infections and after too fatty foods.

A lack of Sodium phosphate (Tissue Salt No 9) supplies:

- heartburn (pyrosis), - rheumatism,- disturbances in the sugar and fat metabolism,- container illnesses,- badly welfare-end wounds and eczema,- flatulence,- muscle spanning,- acne with greasy skin

Sodium sulphate - elimination means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 10

It helps to adjust body fluids, it supports the elimination procedures and is therefore the most important means for decontamination and removal of slag.

The function and regeneration of the elimination organs affects such as liver, gallbladder, blister, large intestine, kidney.

is the salt for the elimination.

Sodium sulphate has the ability of quickly excreting excessive tissue fluid accumulated with metabolic wastes, from the body. This nutritional mineral increases the activity of kidneys and urinary bladder, influences the bowel activity, especially the large intestine, the liver and pancreas. It is used in cases of rhinitis, influenza, build-up of bile, liver problems, constipation, diarrhea, rheumatism, ulcers on the lower legs, kidney sand and dietary mistakes

 

A lack of Sodium sulphate (Tissue Salt No 10) supplies:

- digesting disturbances (failure, blockage, stinking expulsion) - skin diseases,- joint illnesses,- itching,- open legs or ulcers

Silicea - Silica - stabilisation means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 11

Silicea particularly stands for the structure of the connective tissue, skin, hair, nails, bones, glands, muscles, chords and nerves. It promotes the mechanical firmness of the cells and increases its strength. A lack leads to slackening. In biochemistry it is used gladly for the "taper ratio".

 

Silicea  is the salt for hair, skin and connective tissue

Silica is a component of the connective tissue, the epidermis, the mucous membrane, the hair, nails, the bones and nerves. Silica provides the tissues with hold, firmness and resistance. Its deficiency causes a worsening of the physical condition, exhaustion, undernourishment and early aging. It is used in cases of furuncles, fistulas, glandular septicemia, calcification of the arteries, dental ulcers, sty, bunion, itching skin, hair loss

 Also vegetative symptoms like extreme schreckhaftigkeit or excessive sensitivity in relation to light and noises can refer to a Silicea lack.

Silicea - Silica (Tissue Salt No 11) is used also with furuncles,

suppuration of adenoids and calcification of the arteries.

 Calcium sulphate - regeneration means of the Tissue Cell Salts No 12

It clarifies the Lymphe, supports the elimination of the dismantling products and decreases deposits of harmful materials in the organism.

Calcium sulfate is contained in the gall and in the liver. lt is used today in cases of suppurations and abcesses, rachitis, kidney and urinary tract infections. On theoretical reflection, Dr Schuessier no longer used No. 12 during the last years of his life. However modern research has shown that his original uses for this mineral were correct.

is the most important cleaning agent and regeneration means

It has a special effect on the skin, the mucous membranes and the glands. It affects entzuendungshemmend, solving, separating and cleaning the mucous membranes, particularly with all festering processes, if a discharge is present. It energizes the metabolism, the new formation of the cells and promotes the healing.

A lack of Calcium sulphate (Tissue Salt No 12) supplies:

 

- stick cold- festering almond neck tympanic  cavity inflammation- chronic bronchitits- abscesses- fistulas.

Good effect also:- charge- rheumatism- soft part and joint illnesses

 

     

The Twelve Salts and Some of Their Keynote Symptoms (The most commonly-used abbreviation is followed by its traditional and chemical names.)

1.  KALI  PHOS (Kali Phosphoricum; Potassium Phosphate)             a. mental/emotional symptoms predominate             b. Feel as if "I'm too tired to rest."              c. Anxiety, brain fatigue, irritability, temper-tantrums, sleeplessness, dizziness,

            nervous asthma             d. easily bleeding gums

2.  KALI MUR (Kali Muriaticum; Potassium Chloride)             a. white mucus, swollen glands             b. white or gray coated tongue, glandular swellings, discharge of white, thick                 mucus from nose or eyes             c. indigestion from rich food

3.  KALI SULPH (Kali Sulphuricum; Potassium Sulphate)             a. yellow mucus, later stages of illness, congestion and cough worse in evening             b. dandruff, yellow coated tongue, yellow crusts on eyelids             c. gas, poor digestion 

4.  CALC PHOS (Calcarea Phosphorica; Calcium Phosphate)             a. teething remedy             b. upset stomach, post-nasal drip, chronic cold feet, poor dentition

5.  CALC SULPH (Calcarea Sulphurica; Calcium Sulphate)             a. sores that heal poorly, herpes blisters             b. pain in forehead, vertigo, pimples on the face

6.  CALC FLUOR (Calcarea Fluorica; Calcium Fluoride)             a. poor tooth enamel, cracks in palms of hands, lips             b. hemorrhoids

7.  NAT MUR (Natrum Muriate; Sodium Chloride)             a.  dryness of body openings, clear thin mucus             b. effects of excess overheating; itching of hair at nape of neck             c. early stage of common colds with clear, running discharge             d. insect bites (applied locally)

8.  NAT SULPH (Natrum Sulphuricum; Sodium Sulphate)             a. rarely needed             b. green stools and other excess bile symptoms             c. Sensitive scalp, greenish-gray or greenish-brown coating on tongue, influenza

9.  NAT PHOS (Natrum Phosphoricum; Sodium Phosphate)             a. simple morning sickness; acid rising in throat             b. Headache on crown of head, eyelids glued together in morning,             c. grinding of teeth in sleep; pain and sour risings from stomach after eating

10. MAG PHOS (Magnesia Phosphorica; Magnesium Phosphate)             a. Muscle spasms, cramps and menstrual cramps, if always better with heat             b. hiccups; trembling of hands             c. teeth sensitive to cold

11. FERRUM PHOS ( Ferrum Phosphate; Ferrum Phosphate)             a. first stages of inflammation, redness, swelling, early fever

            b. congestive headache, earache, sore throat             c. loss of voice from overuse

12. SILICEA (Silica)             a. white pus forming conditions, boils ("homeopathic lancet"), stony-hard glands             b. Sty in eye area, tonsillitis, brittle nails

WHAT ARE CELL SALTSCell Salts are a group of homeopathic remedies made from minerals.2 words: Cell - meaning used on the cellular level and Salts - meaningmineral or minerals salts. Made as a homeopathic remedy generally 6X potency.For information on potency see FAQ's on Potency.There are 12 basic mineral or tissue cell salts in our bodies.Just starting in homeopathy? Start with the Cell Salts.Stubborn health condition? Add Cell Salts to your health plan.Wanting faster results? Use the Cell Salt that matches your symptoms.Any health ailments can benefit from Cell Salts. How is that possible? Read on--

Biochemistry is a science developed by Dr. Schussler to show how Cell Saltsare utilized in the body. Cell Salts are not measured like supplements such as 500 mg or more, but are in minute homeopathic potency. In homeopathic potency, Cell Salts balance the mineral in the body and help the body's utilization of themineral from concentrations in the blood and minerals from food and supplements.

Cell Salts are safe for those with digestive problems. Cell Salts do not have bindersand since they dissolve in the mouth they do not need to be broken down in thestomach. The Cell Salts are a wonderful way to help the body take up nutrients.

Kathryn Jones, BA DiHom Health Counselor, feels the Cell Saltsare the best way to become introduced to Homeopathy. Great way tosee the benefits of homeopathy and the homeopathy works for you.Minerals in homeopathic potency are quite an advantage over supplementalforms. Here are some basic benefits of homeopathic minerals/ Cell Salts:1) Immediately absorbed through the first line of digestion-the saliva.2) Without the need for the body to break down the minerals, they are effective forthose with digestive problems, as well as young, elderly or severe health conditions.3) Safety because Cell Salts do not have additives or binders that stress the liver,and potenization eliminates the questions of getting too much, avoidingproblems, such as bowel tolerance that cause diarrhea (seen with supplementalmagnesium), or constipation (associated with iron supplements). 4) Enables more efficient use of that mineral in the body, whether from a foodsource or from supplements. Cell Salts are not a substitute for a balanced dietor supplements, but improve absorption and utilization of that mineral.

WHY ARE CELL SALTS ESSENTIAL?Because minerals are the foundation for enzyme activity in the body and serveas catalysts in energy cycles and functions.For example, the body must first have minerals to make vitamins or make useof vitamins regardless of the source. Cell Salts are used in the basicfunctioning of the cells including water balance, digestion, removing toxins,elasticity of the cells, oxygenation, nutrition, sodium/potassium balance etc.

FAQ'S ON BIOPLASMAQ. What is Bioplasma?A. Bioplasma is a combination of all 12 Cell Salts. A Best Buy at $13.99 for a family size bottle of 1000 tablets!This balanced combination is helpful for maintenance of good health. Use more frequently to replenish cells during illnesses. Use Bioplasma before and after exercise to maintain electrolyte level.

Bioplasma includes:

Calcarea Fluorica 6X(Calcium Fluoride) Calcarea Phosphorica 3X (Calcium Phosphorus) Calcarea Sulphuricum 3X (Calcium Sulphur) Ferrum Phosphoricum 3X (Ferrum Phos-iron) Kali Muriaticum 3X (Kali Mur-potassium) Kali Phosphorica 3X (Kali Phos-potassium) Kali Sulphuricum 3X (Kali Sulphur-potassium) Magnesia Phosphorica 3X (Magnesium Phosphorus) Natrum Muriaticum 6X (Natrum Mur) Natrum Phosphoricum 3X (Natrum Phosphorus) Natrum Sulphuricum 3X (Natrum Sulphur) Silicea 6X (Silica)

Q. What is the difference between Bioplasma and the individual Cell Salts?A. Bioplasma is a remedy in itself. It keeps the minerals in balance &can be taken daily to keep energy levels high, boost the immune system, and keep your physical performance at its best.Think of Bioplasma as a homeopathic One-A-Day general supplement.Q. Do I match the particular Cell Salt to the symptoms or use Bioplasma?A. Individual Cell Salts treat imbalance and health problems.They are taken when specific health problems arise. If you are showing deficiencysigns of a particular mineral, then restore balance with that specific Cell Salt.

Cell Salts can be used with other homeopathic remedies and therapies tospeed healing.

DEFICIENCY SIGNSDetailed information is available online by clicking onto the Cell Salt links belowI recommend Cell Salts be used in 6X potency when just starting treatment withCell Salts, or when the health condition requires regular maintenance dosing.6X is also the best to help build or restore mineral balance in the body.

The Calcium Cell Salts are important for bone and dental health, and skin healing.Calcium Phosphate is the Cell Salt for growth and health of the bones.Deficiency symptoms include aching pains, growing pains, bone ailments. Calcium Fluoride is the Cell Salt for problems with the surface of bones and skin. A much safer source of fluoride than supplemental fluoride.Deficiency symptoms include poor dental enamel; spider and varicose veins. Calcium Sulphate deficiency symptoms include acne and other skin problems,slow healing wounds, abscesses, swollen glands, negativity, apathy.

The Potassium Cell Salts are important for emotional health.Deficiency symptoms include nervousness, anxiety, mental confusion. Kali Mur deficiency symptoms include colds, sinus inflammation,arthritis inflammation, lack of energy and interest. Kali Phosphate deficiency symptoms include anxiety, irritability.poor memory and physical fatigue. Kali Sulphate corrects the functioning of oils in the body. Deficiency symptomsshow up as dryness and in the later stages of inflammation including acne andintestinal disorders. Mental symptoms include worry and lack of judgment.

The 3 Sodium Cell Salts balance fluids and water in the body and supportthe functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, stomach and digestive system.Natrum Mur helps with edema, headache, weakness in the sun or heat,chronic sinus conditions. Natrum Phosphate is for complaints of the digestive system. Take right beforemeals for improved digestion. Deficiency symptoms include acidity, indigestion.Natrum Sulphate for strengthening pancreatic functioning.

Ferrum Phosphate is the oxygenating Cell Salt, so remember for physical fatigue. Useful for inflammation, fever, and infection. Magnesium Phosphate is found inside the cells of muscles and nerves. Deficiency symptoms include muscle pain, muscle fatigue, muscle spasms. Silicea is the hair and skin remedy. Deficiency includes excess perspiration,unhealthy skin, brittle nails and hair.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor additional explanation of how Cell Salts help us absorb minerals

look at magnetic principles. I like to use the following illustration: Just as anorth pole magnet repels another north pole magnet; a like homeopathic medicine will repel a like vibrational illness in the body. Once the imbalanceis thrown out, the body can heal itself. New studies verify that homeopathicsdo indeed carry a vibration with them. In magnetism a like pole repels a like pole. But a weak like pole can also be regenerated by a like pole. Likewise, cell salts help to strengthen their like fields in our bodies.To encourage this regeneration, Cell Salts are taken at low potencies. Information on SPECIFIC Cell Salts:Calcium Phosphate is the #1 mineral for bones. Important support for growing pains in youth. This Cell Salt helps with absorbtion of Calcium.Helps solve the problem of hard to dissolve supplements and high Calcium blood levels, but low Calcium in the cells. Homeopathic Cell Salts are the ideal solution and so easy to take. Also remember for numbness in extremities, painful joints, tooth decay problems. Symptoms aggravated by cold, damp weather, stress.

Calcium Sulphate are same names for the important Cell Salt or Tissue Salt found in the liver. Calc Sulph is known as a blood purifier. Helps with cleansing toxins in the body. In the liver it helps in the removal of wastes. Indicated for abscesses, wounds and acne problems that don't heal. Taken in early stages of colds and sore throats to prevent illnesses from worsening. Deficiency symptoms of Calc Sulph can be negativity, apathy, poor skin, teeth, swollen glands. Calc Sulp resembles Hepar Sulph, but acts deeper and can be used after Hepar Sulph.

Magnesium Phosphate is found inside the cells of muscles, nerves, bones, the brain and spine. Deficiency affects muscle fibers and nerve endings. This show the wisdon of using Magnesium Phosphate for muscle spasms in the back, and menstrual and leg cramps.

Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions involving energy and nerve function. Homeopathic Magnesium Phos goes quickly into the system for prompt relief. Studies have shown that most adults are deficient in the mineral magnesium. Refined foods, pollution, non-absorption and insufficient ability of the body to utilize magnesium in the body are some of the causes. It is especially recommended that diabetics, individuals with heart disease and those with high blood pressure have their magnesium levels checked. Magnesium Phos, especially in low potency 6X, can help your body utilize magnesium in the body and from food and is completely safe (unlike 500 mg supplements that can cause bowel overload with resulting diarrhea). Magnesium is one of the trio including Potassium and Calcium involved in muscle function. Magnesium deficiency has been linked with CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Consider Magnesium Phosphate when there has been nerve injury or damage. Injury recovery will benefit from Magnesium Phosphate. Magnesium Phosphate is indicated when nerve pain is shooting, darting, or spasmodic. Couple this with magnesium's presence in the brain and you'll see Magnesium Phosphate's importance in neuralgias and

headaches.

Remember Magnesium Phosphate keyword spasmodic, when treating spasmodic coughs (even hiccups!). Magnesium Phosphorus/Magnesium Phos is the best remedy for muscle spasms-back, leg, abdomen or calf. Use in the evening for a peaceful night sleep without charley horses. Relax tight back muscles. Supports intestinal health and beneficial for abdominal spasms and intestinal problems such as colitis or constipation. Magnesium Phos calms agitated nerves for pain relief of headache, writers cramp, sciatica, neuralgia. Use before and after dental work to calm tooth pain. Spasmodic is a key symptom and Magnesium Phos calms spasmodic coughs, menstrual cramps.Cell Salts improve the body's ability to absorb Magnesium. If lacking in Magnesium Phos, nerves are on edge with the inability to relax emotional (showing as anxiety, nervous disorders, depression) and physically (showing as muscle problems, fibromyalgia even worse with a light touch, nerve sensitivity-even the skin may feel overly sensitive). Deficiency symptoms include stress, pain, anxiety, depression, muscle spasms, migraine headaches, PMS headaches, agitation, irritability, constipation, fatigue. Magnesium Phos is the #1 mineral used within the cells for nerve pain. Indicated for migraines, fatigue, hearing disorders, Meniere's disease, neuralgia, panic attacks.

Kali Phosphate is homeopathic Potassium. Potassium is an important electrolyte and is crucial for energy. Potassium controls pH balance and water balance. Regulates the transfer of nutrients into the cells. Potassium supports the adrenals, so is helpful for stressful times that can overtax the adrenals. Remember Kali Phosphate for mental energy and for physical energy. If you lack stamina part way through the day, use Kali Phosphate. Helpful in times of stress that need a clear mind, such as before an exam or presentation. Kali Phosphate has been called the pick-me-up Cell Salt and #1 stress remedy. Relax the tensions of the day. Remember Kali Phosphate for the stress of teens also.

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The mini-descriptions below include the most common, everyday indications for the use of the 12 tissue salts, confirmed over a lifetime of using them in my own family and with my patients. More information can be found in The Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schüssler by Boericke and Dewey, which includes all of Schüssler’s original indications and also incorporates symptoms elicited from provings by homeopaths Allen and Hering—thereby increasing the tissue salts’ homeopathic potential and usefulness.

Dem Dry Bones: Calcarea fluoricaAlso known as calcium fluoride.Affinities: bones, ligaments, muscles, teeth, veins.

This salt is a great tonic for muscles, ligaments and/or veins that have become worn out, flabby and lax—for tissues that have lost their elasticity and tone. For example, the

prolapsed uterus or bladder (with dragging down sensations), hemorrhoids (that itch and bleed), or varicose veins.

It is useful for building the health and strength of teeth and bones during childhood, and after a serious injury to the bones, especially a fracture. It is also helpful for lumps that develop on bones (after a bad bruise to a bone or a fracture, for example) or around joints (after a bad sprain).

Use this tissue salt along with Calc phos and/or Silica to help build strong, healthy teeth and bones in infants, children, or adults, or to increase the strength of those whose enamel or bones are weak or whose teeth are producing cavities. It is an excellent tissue salt for bones that are thinning with age (osteoporosis or osteopenia) along with Calc phos and/or Silica.

Use it for back or joint pains that are worse on beginning to move and better for continued movement, just like the indications for the homeopathic remedy, Rhus toxicodendron. If Rhus tox is given but helps just a little or not at all, then Calc fluor will usually help.

General Tonic: Calcarea phosphoricaAlso known as calcium phosphate or phosphate of lime.Affinities: bones, muscles, teeth.

This is a wonderful tonic for those who are mentally, emotionally, and/or physically exhausted after a period of mental work (like studying for exams), for those in the convalescent phase of an illness, or for infants, children, and young adults who are tired from a growth spurt. (See sidebar on page 21, “Dishrag String Bean Kids,” for more.)

Those responding best to this remedy tend to be sensitive to the cold and to drafts, which can cause a stiff neck. I have found it to be almost a specific for simple tension in the neck and trapezius muscles (the triangles between the points of the shoulder and the neck) from exhaustion or after physical stress and strain.

Use this tissue salt along with Calc fluor and/or Silica to help build strong, healthy teeth in infants, children, or adults, or to increase the strength of weak enamel or cavity-prone teeth.

It is also useful for building the health and strength of bones after a fracture—when it can be given in alternation with Calc fluor and/or Silica.

Yellow, Blood-streaked Stuff: Calcarea sulphuricaAlso known as calcium sulphate or gypsum.Affinities: blood; mucous membranes; skin.

Use this cell salt for boils or abscesses that are discharging but not healing, or for wounds that have become infected and pus-filled, especially with thick yellow pus that may be lumpy or blood-streaked. If the complaint looks like it should call for the homeopathic

remedy Hepar sulph, but it does not respond to Hepar, think Calc sulph. It’s easy to remember this salt if you think of it as “a deeper Hepar.”

Consider Calc sulph for coughs, colds, earaches, and eye infections with discharges that are thick and yellow. Nasal mucus typically drips down the back of the throat or comes out one nostril, while the other side is blocked up. Calc sulph is for a croupy cough that is mostly there only in the morning on waking.Iron phosphate pentahydrate

Any Old Iron: Ferrum phosphoricumAlso known as ferrum phosphate or phosphate of iron.Affinities: blood.

This salt is well known to help in the first stage of a fever or an acute illness (e.g., a cough or cold) before any clearly identifiable symptoms have developed. The person will be listless with flushed cheeks but no other clear symptoms—for example, you would not expect to see the restlessness that indicates the need for Aconite or the shiny eyes pointing to Belladonna.

Alternate Ferrum phos with Calc phos for simple anemia with low energy. The “calcium” helps the body to absorb the iron more effectively. These are wonderful remedies to give to pregnant women who are anemic but loath to take medicines for fear of side effects. It is especially helpful for those who experience constipation and other side effects from iron supplements.

Think of Ferrum phos for nosebleeds either after an injury or when blowing the nose during a cough or cold.

White Stuff: Kali muriaticumAlso known as potassium chloride or chloride of potash.Affinities: mucous membranes.

Think of Kali mur for coughs, stuffy head colds, or sinus infections with white discharges. The tongue is also coated white; white ulcers or thrush may be present in the mouth.

This remedy is for earaches, with congestion in the Eustachian tubes so that hearing is affected. It is brilliant for the snap, crackle, and popping noises in the ears after a cold.

Nerve Tonic: Kali phosphoricumAlso known as potassium phosphate or phosphate of potashAffinities: nerves.

Use Kali phos for those who are worn out following a heavy work or study period. It is a good tonic for those in the convalescent stage of an acute illness (especially after flu) where there is muscular weakness and nervous exhaustion. People who need this remedy feel better for—and desperately need—warmth and rest, and a healthy diet to build themselves up again. They feel emotionally sluggish and can become mildly depressed.

They get one-sided headaches and may be sensitive to light and noise, and be easily startled. They are also mentally sluggish and can’t concentrate even if they try. For women in childbirth who have become exhausted, I have given Kali phos, one dose in between every contraction for up to six doses ... and their energy usually starts to return.

This remedy is also lovely for the simple insomnia that follows a period of excitement or intense work or mental strain, when a person feels worn out but cannot sleep.

Yellow Stuff: Kali sulphuricumAlso known as potassium sulphate or glaserite.Affinities: mucous membranes; skin.

The indications for this remedy resemble those for Pulsatilla in that people who need it are generally worse for heat and better for fresh air. They also suffer from thick yellow discharges with a cough, a cold, or an earache, and the tongue is coated yellow as well. The coughs are loose but the mucus is difficult to cough up. During an earache, the person has crackling in the ears when chewing and temporary hearing loss from mucus in the middle ear.

A change of weather from cold to warm can bring on symptoms—a cough or a cold or joint pains that move around the body, that are worse for heat and better for a walk in the fresh air.

Homeopathic Aspirin: Magnesium phosphoricumAlso known as magnesium phosphate.Affinities: muscles; nerves.

It has been called “the homeopathic aspirin” because of its ability to heal acute pains anywhere such as earache, headache, toothache (including teething in babies), and even sciatica—as long as the pains are better for heat and pressure. These are the key symptoms that will point the way to this remedy. The pains may be “neuralgic” (i.e., sharp pains that come and go).

Mag phos will also help cramps anywhere in the body—again, as long as they are better for heat and pressure. In fact, Mag phos is to painful menstrual periods in women what Chamomilla is for teething in babies; these remedies help so frequently in such cases because the symptoms are so common—to the remedy and to those suffering from the complaint. Mag phos won’t work for all women but it will relieve a significant number suffering from this miserable complaint. It won’t necessarily cure the problem but it will provide much appreciated relief—as long as the pains are much better for heat and pressure—the harder the better. Those needing this remedy can be found lying doubled up in bed with a hot water bottle (or heating pad) pressed into their crampy abdomens. Hot baths also relieve the pains.

Mag phos works best when taken in warm water (boiled and partially cooled).

Water Balancer: Natrum muriaticum

Also known as sodium chloride or sea salt.Affinities: mucous membranes; skin.

The water balance of people needing Nat mur is disturbed. They suffer from dryness: of the mouth with a correspondingly big thirst; of the lips, which crack (especially the center of the lower lip); and of the bowels, which become constipated. I have also given it to pregnant women for simple water retention towards the end of their pregnancies, when the ankles are puffy but they have no other symptoms and are feeling well overall.

This is an excellent remedy for acute cold sores (herpes) on the lips and around the mouth, and also for blisters on the tip of the tongue, and/or painful mouth ulcers.It is indicated in the early stages of a dry cough and for colds with watery or clear but thick, eggwhite-like mucus.

A person needing this remedy may get back pain that is better for lying on a hard surface—like the floor.

Any of these symptoms can arise after a significant loss—of a loved one, a job, or a dream, for example—one that hasn’t been mourned or healed. The person holds in their tears, and this causes all sorts of problems from headaches to insomnia.

While the herpes and the headaches can come on after emotional stress, they can also be caused by too much heat, especially the heat of the sun, or by hormonal surges like around a menstrual period.

Acidity: Natrum phosphoricumAlso known as sodium phosphate or phosphate of soda.Affinities: stomach; intestines.

Consider this remedy for those with sensitive, disordered digestive tracts. People who need this remedy cannot tolerate many foods—milk, fats, sweets, or vinegar—which cause acidity with heartburn, indigestion, and gas. They have acid belchings after eating. This little remedy is helpful for infants with colic who vomit curdled milk after eating, and who are sensitive to cow’s milk.

This remedy may be used for itching of the anus due to worms, especially in children. They may have obstinate constipation or constipation alternating with sour-smelling diarrhea.

Think of the color yellow when thinking of this remedy! For someone needing this remedy, the back of the tongue (not the whole tongue) may be coated yellow, and the discharges are yellow.The eyes weep a yellow, creamy mucus, which causes the lids to stick together in the morning.Thick yellow mucus may drip down the back of the throat and be worse at night.

Green Stuff: Natrum sulphuricum

Also known as sodium sulphate or glauber’s salt.Affinities: head, liver.

This is a fantastic remedy for headaches after an injury to the head—after Arnica has been given and the swelling has come right down.

People who need Nat sulph are vulnerable to cold, damp weather, or to humidity and they fall sick with a cough or a cold then. The mucus is green as is the coating on the tongue.

They experience colic, indigestion, and green diarrhea after starchy foods or fruits.

Homeopathic Lancet: SilicaAlso known as silica oxide or flint.Affinities: bones, glands, hair, mucous membranes, nails, skin, teeth.

People needing this remedy tend to be sensitive, chilly, and sweaty types who catch cold easily. They may have become chilled in a cold wind or draft, or become worn out after a period of overwork. Either way, they can fall ill with a cough, earache, cold, or sinus infection. The glands will usually be swollen with an illness.

Hair and nails are weak, thin, and break easily. Teething babies take forever to produce teeth and get sick with diarrhea, cough, or a cold with every tooth. Silica is also useful for building the health and strength of bones after a fracture—when it can be given in alternation with Calc fluor and/or Calc phos.For boils or abscesses that are painful but not discharging yet, Silica has a reputation as the “homeopathic lancet” because it hastens the suppuration or pus-formation process. Give after a splinter has become embedded, and it will help the foreign body to be “evicted”! It helps with infections and post-surgical scars that are inflamed, painful, and slow to heal.

Silica may be indicated for constipation with large, hard stools and lots of straining. Headaches after a heavy period of work or with a sinus infection—that settle over the eyes and make the forehead feel heavy—may be helped with Silica. This remedy may be useful for cracked skin anywhere but especially between the toes of sweaty “athletes’ feet.”

How to Take Cell Salts <Back to Top>

Take the cell salt remedy in a 6X (not the 6c or 30c) potency. Repeat the remedy according to the severity of the symptoms:

-Severe: every 1/2 to 1 hour (e.g., high fever, bad pain).-Moderate: every 2 to 3 hours (e.g., bearable pain, bad cough)-Mild: every 4 to 6 hours (e.g., able to carry on working!)-Tonic: 3–4 times daily (e.g., tiredness after flu or osteoporosis, etc.) for 7–10 days at a time. Take a break of a week or so and repeat if need be. Healing after

a bad fracture can take months with tissue salts helping along the way. See also “alternating remedies” below.

Stop on improvement: take it less often if there is moderate improvement, and stop taking it as soon as there is significant improvement.

Repeat as needed: repeat the same remedy if it helped but then the symptoms return—starting and stopping as needed until completely better.

Stop the remedy: if it clearly isn’t working and select another or seek the advice of a professional homeopath.

Cell salts can be taken dry, on or under the tongue. They can also be dissolved in water if needed which makes it easy to repeat doses or to give to children or the elderly. Dissolve 4 tablets in 4 ounces of water and stir vigorously. You can take a teaspoon at a time as a dose, stirring vigorously before each dose, or just sip according to the frequency directions above.

Alternating remediesSome tissue salts work well together—like Calc phos and Ferrum phos (for anemia), Calc phos and Kali phos (after an acute illness), or Calc phos and Mag phos (for cramps and growing pains in youngsters). Two remedies can be taken on the same day but preferably not at the same time. The best schedule is to take one cell salt (say Calc phos) on waking and around mid afternoon and the other one (say Ferrum phos) around mid-day and at bedtime. Or one cell salt can be taken for a week and then the other for a week. In the case where three remedies are indicated—like Calc fluor, Calc phos, and Silica for building bones and/or teeth—one can be taken on waking, the second at mid-day, and the third at bedtime. Ideally, tissue salts taken this way, should not be taken for long periods of time without a break. I usually suggest that people take them Mondays to Fridays with the weekends off, or for two to three weeks and then one week off.If a person who is sensitive to a particular cell salt takes it for too long, they can make their current symptoms worse or they may get symptoms they didn’t have before. Taking breaks from taking the remedy will enable you to spot this particular pattern.

Tissue salt combinationsThere are a lot of combinations available—a number of cell salts combined into one tablet—with most combinations making some sort of sense. Unfortunately, a bone-building or teeth-building combination with Calc fluor, Calc phos, and Silica is not yet available. If you feel drawn to a particular combination, do check out the individual component salts by reading about them in a reference book/materia medica to make sure they make sense for your particular complaint or complaints.

CautionDo not self prescribe for chronic complaints. It is always advisable to seek professional advice for long-standing complaints. Check with your homeopath before self-prescribing if you or your child are under homeopathic care or have taken a constitutional remedy within the past three to six months. Remedies have relationships with one another, and it would be a shame to take a tissue salt that inadvertently counteracts the effects of a constitutional remedy that has worked well

A Handy Cell Salt Index (Repertory) <Back to Top>

Abscesses: Calc sulph, Sil      blood-streaked: Calc sulph Acidity: Nat phosAnemia: Calc phos, Ferr phosAthlete’s foot: SilBack pains: Calc fluor, Nat murBlisters on tip of tongue: Nat murBoils: Calc sulph, SilBone tonic: Calc fluor, Calc phos, SilCold: Calc sulph, Ferr phos, Kali mur, Kali sulph, Nat mur, Nat sulph, SilCold sores (herpes): Nat murColic in infants who vomit their milk: Nat phosConstipation: Nat mur, Nat phos, SilConstipation alternating with diarrhea: Nat phosCough: Calc sulph, Ferr phos, Kali mur, Kali sulph, Nat sulph, SilCracked lips: Nat murCrackling in ears after a cold: Kali murCrackling in ears with a cold, worse chewing: Kali sulphCramps: Calc phos, Mag phosCroup: Calc sulphDischarges:       little or no discharge: Ferr phos \      green: Nat sulph       lumpy: Calc sulph       thick, yellow: Calc sulph, Kali sulph, Nat phos       yellow, blood-streaked: Calc sulph       watery or like egg white: Nat mur       white: Kali mur Dryness: Nat murEarache: Calc sulph, Kali mur, Kali sulph, Mag phos, SilEye infection: Calc sulphFever: Ferr phosGrowing pains: Calc phosHair falling, thin, breaks easily: Calc phos, SilHeadaches: Calc phos, Kali phos, Mag phos, Nat mur, Nat sulph, Sil      in schoolchildren: Calc phos       with exhaustion: Kali phos       after head injury: Nat sulph       after mental strain: Sil       after loss: Nat mur       after too much sun: Nat mur       with sinus infection: Sil Heartburn: Nat phosHemorrhoids: Calc fluorIndigestion: Nat phos, Nat sulph

Injury:       to speed the healing of fractures: Calc fluor, Calc phos, Sil       lumps on bones after bruises or fractures: Calc fluor Insomnia: Kali phos, Nat murJoint pains: Calc fluor, Calc phos, Kali sulph      worse first movement, better continued movement: Calc fluor       worse heat, better walking in fresh air: Kali sulph       in growing children: Calc phos Loss: Nat murMouth ulcers: Kali mur, Nat murNails thin, break easily: SilNeuralgia: Mag phosNervous exhaustion: Kali phosNosebleeds: Ferr phosOsteoporosis: Calc fluorPost nasal mucus: Nat phosProlapse of uterus or bladder: Calc fluorSciatica: Mag phosSinus: Kali mur, SilSplinters: SilStiff neck: Calc phosStomach aches in schoolchildren: Calc phosTeething: Mag phos, SilThrush: Kali murTongue coated:      white: Kali mur       yellow: Kali sulph       yellow at the back: Nat phos       green: Nat sulph Tonic:       after a growth spurt: Calc phos       after too much studying/mental work: Calc phos, Kali phos       when convalescing from an illness: Calc phos, Kali phos Tooth decay: Calc fluor, Calc phos, SilTeeth tonic: Calc fluor, Calc phos, SilVaricose veins: Calc fluorWounds:      infected/pus-filled: Calc sulph, Sil