HERBS
October 2007

Tissue Salts

Tissue Salts work for minor health problems. They are absorbed in through the blood stream right in the mouth. The minerals are derived from plants.

The tablets are lactose base but the drops are lactose free. Tissue salts work without side effects.

1.          Calcium  fluoride (calc. flour.) to preserve the ability of elastic tissue to contract.

Arteries, veins, muscles.

2.          Calcium phosphate (calc.phos.)  used to aid growth and development, to aid digestion, to boost circulation and speed recovery. Teeth and bone

3.          Calcium sulphurica (calc. sulph.)  used to purify blood of non-functional organic matter. Healer

4.          Ferrum (Iron) phosphate (ferr. Phos.)  it comes to the rescue by carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.  inflammation, pain or fever.

5.          Potassium chloride (kali mur.)  used as a remedy for sluggish conditions and often used in conjunction with other tissue salts. Helps form blood clots, digestion of fats, indication - white tongue

6.          Potassium phosphate (kali phos.)  serves as a nerve nutrient. Lack of pep

7.          Potassium sulphate(kal.sulph.)  where there is sticky, yellow discharge from the skin or mucus membrane. Cellular breathing

8.          Magnesia phosphate (mag. phos.) the antispasmodic tissue salt, its main function is to treat the nervous system and muscle cramps. Take with a sip of hot water

9.          Sodium chloride (nat.mur.) the water disturbing tissue salt, it controls the ebb and flow of body fluids. Excessive wetness or dryness in any part of the body can indicate a deficiency of this tissue salt. digestion

10.       Sodium phosphate (nat.phos.)  acid neutralizer that is important for the proper functioning of the digestive tract. Gout, arthritis

11.       Sodium sulphate (nat. sulph.)  removes excess water from the fluids that bathe tissue cells and it is a tonic to the liver. Grit in urine, influenza

12.       Silicea (silica)  a cleanser capable of breaking up accumulations of pus (abscess or sties). It is also used to eliminate foreign material such as splinters. Builds hair, nails, skin and bones

Please consult your physician if you have health concerns!

Diane Wiebe, Master Herbalist

Diane Wiebe is an herbalist and natural health practitioner at Okanagan Natural Care Center in Kelowna. www.naturalcare.bc.ca


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