NATRIUM SALICYLICUM 3x, 6x, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
NATRIUM SALICYLICUM
(Salicylate of Sodium)
Nat-sal.
This remedy has a broad range of effects on the head, ear, throat, kidneys, liver, and metabolism. It addresses hemorrhages, particularly epistaxis, and has significant effects on the internal ear, causing vertigo, deafness, tinnitus, and loss of bone conduction, making it useful for Meniere’s disease. It is highly effective for the debilitating aftereffects of influenza, including lassitude, drowsiness, listlessness, tremors, and early-stage dementia. It increases bile production and is beneficial for follicular tonsillitis.
Head: Alternating rational periods and somber insanity. Vertigo worsens when raising the head. Objects appear to move to the right. Symptoms include dull headache, confusion, and fibrositis of the scalp.
Eyes: Retinal hemorrhage and albuminuric retinitis with hemorrhage. Iridocyclitis due to trauma and infection, and in sympathetic disease.
Ears: Low-tone tinnitus, deafness, and auditory vertigo.
Chest: Symptoms include dyspnea with noisy, shallow, panting breathing, irregular pulse, and complete loss of voice.
Skin: Edema, urticaria with red patches, tingling, itching, and pemphigoid eruption.
Relationship: Compare with Lobelia purpurascens (drowsiness, dizzy headache, inability to keep eyes open, white tongue, paralysis of heart and lungs, intense prostration, deadly chill without shivering) and Gaultheria, China, and Pyrus malus (labyrinthine vertigo).
Non-homeopathic Uses: Used for acute articular rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, etc. Typical doses are ten to twenty grains every three hours but must be used cautiously due to potential kidney damage. Standard allopathic doses relieve dysmenorrhea pain and promote menstrual flow.
Dose: Third potency.
SYMPTOMS OF NATRIUM SALICYLICUM
Head:
Alternating rational periods and somber insanity
Vertigo, worse when raising the head
Objects appear to move to the right
Dull headache and confusion
Fibrositis of the scalp
Eyes:
Retinal hemorrhage
Albuminuric retinitis with hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis due to trauma and infection, and in sympathetic disease
Ears:
Low-tone tinnitus
Deafness
Auditory vertigo
Chest:
Dyspnea with noisy, shallow, panting breathing
Irregular pulse
Complete loss of voice (aphonia)
Skin:
Edema
Urticaria with red, circumscribed patches
Tingling and itching
Pemphigoid eruption
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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