SBL Natrum muriaticum

Also Known As: Nm, Nat Mur, Natrum Muriatica, Natrum Mur, Natrium Muriaticum
Common Name: Sodium Chloride, NaCl, Common Salt

Key Actions & Benefits

Natrum Muriaticum is a widely used homeopathic remedy for emotional and physical ailments, particularly those with slow, long-term progress. It addresses conditions involving excessive thirst, oily or dry skin, headaches, and digestive or menstrual issues.

Causes & Symptoms Relieved by Natrum Muriaticum

Mind & Head

• Prefers solitude; marked by emotional sensitivity.
• Brain fatigue with forgetfulness, sleeplessness, and difficulty concentrating.
• Abundant hair fall and eczema along the hair margins.
• Throbbing headaches as if hammered, worse in schoolgirls and during hot weather.
• Vertigo, especially on rising or stooping.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose

• Frequent tearing of eyes, cloudy vision during activity.
• Swelling, itching, and heat around ears.
• Profuse coryza with sneezing and sore nostrils, often accompanied by loss of smell or taste.

Mouth & Throat

• Effective for dry, cracked lips and ulcerations at mouth corners.
• Treats aphthous mouth ulcers and dryness of mucous membranes.
• Heavy tongue with speech issues in children delayed in speaking.
• Chronic cough with mucus expectoration, especially in the morning.

Stomach & Abdomen

• Relieves nausea, empty belching, and abdominal cramps after meals.
• Burning sensations in the intestines; tight clothing offers relief.

Urinary Complaints

• Helps children or adults with difficulty urinating in public or in the presence of others.
• Useful for kidney-related complaints with albumen and casts in the urine.

Rectum & Stool

• Treats constipation with hard stools and a feeling of incomplete evacuation.
• Burning and tearing in the rectum during or after bowel movements.

Female Complaints

• Beneficial for delayed menstruation or cycles occurring every 2–3 months.
• Treats vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.
• Addresses sensitive breasts and menstrual-related headaches.

Skin

• Relieves warts, painful scars, and dry, cracked skin around nails.
• Effective for acne, urticaria post-exercise, and greasy skin.

General Symptoms

• Swelling in the face and extremities with dry eyes and mouth.
• Restlessness, jerking limbs, and awkwardness.
• Worsened conditions during summer.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• No significant side effects when taken as prescribed.
• Safe for use alongside other medications (allopathic, ayurvedic, etc.).

Dosage

• Adults: 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take as directed by a physician.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking the medicine.
• Consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco during the course of medication.

Terms and Conditions

• Homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on symptom similarity and may vary in efficacy depending on individual conditions.
• Self-medication is discouraged; always seek professional guidance.