Tissue salts - The Kallium Family – Kali mur

Question 1

Q1: What qualities are associated with the Kalium Family in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 1

A1: The Kalium Family is characterized by qualities such as being rigid, closed, conservative, and down to earth.

Question 2

Q2: What is Kalium muriaticum (Kali. mur.) commonly known as in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 2

A2: Kali. mur. is known as “The Respiratory Decongestant” tissue salt.

Question 3

Q3: Which tissues and organs does Kali. mur. primarily support?

Answer 3

A3: Kali. mur. unites with body proteins in tissues such as glands, bronchi, throat, eustachian tubes, ears, and joints.

Question 4

Q4: What are the key deficiency symptoms associated with Kali. mur.?

Answer 4

A4: Key deficiency symptoms include congested conditions, respiratory disorders, coughs, colds, and white, sticky, thick, slimy secretions that worsen with fatty foods due to a sluggish or congested liver/gallbladder.

Question 5

Q5: For which type of inflammation is Kali. mur. especially beneficial?

Answer 5

A5: Kali. mur. is beneficial for second-stage inflammation, which is characterized by swelling, congestion, and pain. It is also helpful for low stomach acid (HCl).

Question 6

Q6: What are some clinical applications for Kali. mur.?

Answer 6

A6: Clinical applications include glue ear, thick white catarrh, cradle cap, tonsillitis with white discharge, cough (bronchitis, emphysema), and oral thrush in infants.

Question 7

Q7: Which foods are good dietary sources of Kali. mur.?

Answer 7

A7: Foods that are rich in Kali. mur. include green beans, carrots, cauliflower, kale, asparagus, celery, peaches, apricots, and plums.

Question 8

Q8: Name some herbs that support the body with Kali. mur.

Answer 8

A8: Herbs such as yarrow, mullein, ginger, fennel, basil, and sage are beneficial for increasing Kali. mur. in the body.

Question 9

Q9: Describe a case application where Kali. mur. was used for a 78-year-old man.

Answer 9

A9: A 78-year-old man with chronic bronchitis experienced poor appetite, a white coating on his tongue, and thick, ropey white mucus that was difficult to expel. He was prescribed Kali. mur., 4 tablets every 4 hours. Over two weeks, his symptoms improved progressively, and after three weeks, he no longer experienced the thick mucus.