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Natrum Muriaticum (sea salt)

Natrum muriaticum

Botanical illustration of Natrum Muriaticum

A leading remedy for cold sores and oral herpes, especially around the lips and corners of the mouth. Useful when outbreaks are triggered by sun exposure, stress, or grief, and when the person tends to be reserved, sensitive, and worse from consolation.

Key indications

  • Cold sores on lips and corners of the mouth worse from sun exposure
  • Outbreaks after sun exposure, grief, or emotional stress
  • Herpes blisters with clear fluid and burning edges
  • Reserved, sensitive person who dislikes sympathy
Worse from

Sun exposure, heat, sea air, suppressive medication

Better from

Cool air, fasting, rest

Suggested dosage

6C twice daily; 200C once every three days for recurrent outbreaks.

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.