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Natrum Sulphuricum (Glauber's salt)

Natrum sulphuricum

Botanical illustration of Natrum Sulphuricum

A key remedy for colitis with a strong connection to liver, and bowel disturbance. Helpful for colitis that alternates with joint or skin complaints, and for the person who feels heavy, irritable, or depressed after bowel flare-ups.

Key indications

  • Best for: Top remedy for colitis; especially with with urgent, frothy diarrhea
  • Worse in damp, humid weather or from living in a damp environment
  • Liverish complaints, sour belching, or gas after rich or fatty food
  • Bowel symptoms alternating with joint pain, asthma, or skin eruptions
  • Irritability or low mood following digestive flare-ups
Worse from

Damp weather, humidity, wet conditions, lying on left side, rich food

Better from

Dry weather, warm drinks, rest, pressure on abdomen

Suggested dosage

200C once per week. Preferably in liquid. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.

Frequently taken with

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.