12 Tissue Salts

Calc Fluor - (Elasticity Salt) - This tissue salt is indicated where there is a general relaxation of the tissue such as piles, sluggish circulation, enlarged varicose veins and eczema. It may also be indicated where there are diseases affecting the surface of the bones, cracks and cuts in the skin and where the enamel of the teeth is in poor condition. Calc Flour is included in Combination tissue salts such as Lumbago, Circulatory disorders and Erupting Teeth. 

Calc Phos (Nutrition Tonic) - This is a general nutrition tonic and often indicates that there has been defective nutrition. As this tissue salt assists in digestion and assimilation it is excellent after surgery when the digestive system has slowed right down. Calc Phos is also recommended for the treatment of anaemia in conjunction with Ferrum Phos. 

Calc Sulph (Blood Purifier) - Calc Sulph helps in the removal of waste products and it has a cleansing and purifying effect throughout the system. This tissue salt supplements the action of Kali Mur in the treatment of acne and catarrh and is indicated if there is a deficiency in the connective tissues where skin eruptions turn to abscesses and ulcers.

Ferrum Phos (First Aid Salt) - Termed the First Aid Salt this tissue salt is the oxygen carrier. Ferrum Phos can be used in the early stages of acute disorders, in first aid situations such as sprains and strains and if the person has anaemia. It may also be used, after being crushed into a powder, on wounds, cuts and abrasions where there is bleeding. Please note: Rather than being an actual iron tonic it stimulates the uptake of iron & facilitates its assimilation. 

Kali Mur (Glandular Tonic & blood Conditioner) - A deficiency of this salt results in thick, white discharges affecting skin and mucous membranes. Well suited to glandular and chronic rheumatic swellings. Works well with Calc Sulph to cleanse and purify the blood. Very useful in infantile eczema, and with Ferr Phos for a variety of children's ailments. Other key symptoms include white-coated tongue and light coloured stool. For conditions affecting the respiratory system - coughs, colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis, as well as important in digestive disturbances, especially from eating fatty or rich food. 

Kali Phos (Nerve Nutrient) - Useful for treatment of nervous conditions such as headaches, nervous exhaustion, dyspepsia, insomnia, depression and lowered vitality. Also consider for shingles and nervous asthma (with Mag Phos).  

Kali Sulph (Skin Salt) - This tissue salt has an affinity for cells forming the lining of the skin and cells forming the internal mucous lining of all internal organs. Together with Ferrum Phos, Kali Sulph carries oxygen to the cells and tissues. A deficiency of Kali Sulph causes a lack of oxygen leading to chilliness, flashes of heat and shifting pains in the limbs. A deficiency causes a yellow, slimy deposit on the tongue, yellowish or greenish discharge from any mucous surfaces and epithelial or epidermal scaling. It is valuable in the treatment of Psoriasis, Athlete's foot and brittle nails. 

Mag Phos - (Nerve Relaxant) This salt has an affinity for the nervous system and a deficiency can result in cramps and spasms. Quickly relieves muscular twitches, hiccups, cramps and sharp twinges of pain. It is particularly effective for menstrual pain. Symptoms are usually worse from cold and touch, and better for heat, pressure or bending double. Take frequently until relief is obtained.     NB: Works more quickly if dissolved in hot (not boiling) water and sipped. 

Nat Mur - (Water Distributor) Excessive moisture or dryness anywhere in the body is a good indicator for Nat Mur, and symptoms are many and varied. For example, colds with watery discharge and sneezing, un-refreshing sleep, low spirits with a hopeless feeling, loss of taste and smell, craving for salty foods, dry skin, headache with constipation. One of the most important tissue salts as two thirds of our body is made up of water, and hence dysfunction in this area can lead to widespread problems.

COMBINATION TISSUE SALTS

A. Insomnia, Sciatica, Neuralgia (Ferrum Phos, Mag Phos & Kali Phos) - Combination “A” produces great results in any situation involving the nerves such as sciatica neuralgia and neuritis. Mag Phos acts as a nerve relaxant and is quick to relieve pain especially cramping and shooting pain. Kali Phos is a nerve nutrient and Ferrum Phos is an oxygen carrier combining to have a repairing action. 

B. General Debility (Calc Phos, Kali Phos, Ferrum Phos) - is used for general debility, nervous exhaustion, convalescence and allied conditions. Calc Phos is a general tonic that promotes healthy cellular activities and restores tone to weakened organs and tissues. Kali Phos is a nerve nutrient and has an antiseptic action and Ferrum Phos being the first aid tissue salt is an oxygen carrier. 

C. Acidity, Heartburn & Dyspepsia (Mag. Phos, Nat. Phos, Nat. Sulph, Silica) - Sufferers from indigestion or dyspepsia will know all about the consequent uncomfortable symptoms. It can be acidity caused by over production of stomach acid, or heartburn caused by reflux of stomach acid. Combination C is designed to help with these symptoms either individually or combined. 

D. Skin Combination (Kali Mur., Kali Sulph., Calc. Sulph., Silica) - For minor skin ailments, scalp eruptions, eczema, acne, scaling of the skin and allied conditions. Skin ailments, which are too minor to concern your doctor, can still be troublesome and annoying to you. When you want a natural remedy for such skin troubles. Combination D could be helpful. It is best taken as a course of treatment. 

E. Indigestion Combination (Calc Phos, Mag Phos, Nat Phos, Nat Sulph) - For flatulence, colic, indigestion and allied conditions.  Flatulence causes distension of the stomach or intestines, which can produce colicky pains, though these are often the result of indigestion. Whether these or other symptoms of indigestion occur singly or together they can be eased by the particular combination of tissue salts present in Combination E. 

F. Fatigue & Headache Combination   (Kali Phos, Mag Phos, Nat Mur, Silica) - For nervous headaches, migraine and allied conditions. Nervous headaches are usually brought on by stress and can be disabling. Migraine headaches are periodic throbbing headaches, which usually start on one side. They are brought on by a variety of causes, often certain foods. This combination can be helpful for sufferers of nervous and migraine headaches. 

G. Lumbago, Backache and Piles Combination   (Calc Fluor, Calc Phos, Kali Phos, Nat Mur) - For backache, lumbago, piles and allied conditions. At some time in their life most people experience backache. Lumbago is backache in the lumbar region of the spine. The pain may be associated with weakness or a cold numb feeling. Calc Fluor helps to strengthens the elastic fibres of skin, muscle and blood vessels. Local applications of heat and gentle massage may also bring a measure of relief. 

H. Hay fever Combination   (Mag Phos, Nat Mur and Silica) - For hay fever and allied conditions. Hay fever is an 'allergic' condition of the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and upper respiratory tract. It is common during spring when sensitivity to pollen is severe, but it is very treatable with this combination, particularly if treatment is started from six weeks before the expected onset of the usual symptoms. 

I. Fibrositis Combination   (Ferr Phos, Kali Sulph and Mag Phos) - For fibrositis, muscular pains and allied conditions. Fibrositis and muscular pain, sometimes called muscular rheumatism, is marked by pain and stiffness. It is caused by inflammation of the sheaths surrounding the muscle fibers, which are involved with body movement. This combination reduces the inflammation. 

J. Cough Combination   (Ferr Phos, Kali Mur and Nat Mur) - For coughs, colds, chestiness and allied conditions. The autumn and winter seasonal remedy. This combination helps to reduce inflammation, sneezing, mucous production, uncomplicated coughs and the stuffiness associated with respiratory ailments. Combination Q suits symptoms that settle in the sinuses. 

K. Hair Skin & Nails Combination   (Kali Sulph, Nat Mur and Silica) - Brittle nails, falling hair and allied conditions. The tissue salts in this complex are important for the healthy growth of the hair and nails. The appearance and health of hair and nails often reflect the health of the body as a whole and these salts are beneficial when hair and nails show debility, especially after an illness. 

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