Mercurius Solubilis (quicksilver)
Mercurius solubilis
For laryngitis with a raw, burning throat and hoarse or lost voice. The throat feels swollen and ulcerated, saliva is excessive, and symptoms worsen at night, in damp weather, and from talking or singing.
Key indications
- Hoarseness or voice loss with excess salivation or mouth sores
- Throat feels swollen, ulcerated, and worse from swallowing or speaking
- Excessive saliva and offensive breath
- Symptoms worse at night, in damp weather, and from heat or cold
Night, damp weather, talking, swallowing, extremes of temperature
Rest, moderate temperature, warm drinks
30C every 2–3 hours during mild hoarseness; taper as the voice returns. 200C twice daily in more severe laryngitis.
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General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.