Remedy

Nitricum Acidum (nitric acid)

Nitric acid

Botanical illustration of Nitricum Acidum

A supportive remedy in esophageal cancer for sharp, splinter-like, or burning pain in the esophagus and throat. Useful when swallowing is extremely painful, tissues ulcerate or crack, and discharges or saliva are offensive.

Key indications

  • Best for: Additional support in esophageal cancers that are slow or difficult to resolve; especially with sharp, burning pain during swallowing
  • Ulcerated, cracked, or excoriated tissues of the esophagus or throat
  • Pain extending to the back or stomach with swallowing
  • Offensive breath, discharge, or saliva from the affected area
Worse from

Touch, pressure, cold water, night, jarring, swallowing

Better from

Warmth, rest, mild weather

Suggested dosage

3C in liquid four times daily. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Use only as supportive care alongside full oncological treatment — never as 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.