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Mercurius Solubilis (quicksilver)

Mercurius solubilis

Botanical illustration of Mercurius Solubilis

A leading remedy for toothache and gum disease with inflamed, bleeding gums, offensive breath, and heavy salivation. Teeth may feel too long and loose; pain is throbbing, burning, and worse at night, in bed, and from both hot and cold. Useful when dental complaints accompany a metallic taste and tender, spongy gums.

Key indications

  • Top remedy for tooth or gum disease, toothaches with spongy, bleeding gums and gingivitis
  • Teeth feel too long or loose; offensive breath and metallic taste
  • Burning, throbbing pain worse at night and from temperature extremes
  • Excessive salivation and tender gums
Worse from

Night, warm bed, heat and cold, damp weather

Better from

Cool air, moderate temperature, rest

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.