Tissue salts - tissue salt families Flashcards
Q1: What does “Kali” represent in tissue salt names?
A1: In tissue salt names, “Kali” represents potassium.
Q2: How do tissue salts differ from homeopathy in their application?
A2: Unlike homeopathy, tissue salts do not focus on a “mental picture” where personality or mental symptoms need to match physical symptoms.
Q3: How can the themes within tissue salt families help in treatment?
A3: The themes within each tissue salt family guide us in identifying conditions prone to deficiency states, which can indicate a need for higher intake of specific tissue salts to support body demands.
Q4: What traits are associated with the Calcium family of tissue salts?
A4: The Calcium family is associated with structure, stability, and protecting.
Q5: Describe a scenario where Mag. phos. might be beneficial.
A5: Mag. phos. might benefit an individual who is irritable, anxious, restless, struggles to settle to sleep, and experiences frequent muscular cramps, especially at night.
Q6: What qualities are linked to the Ferrum family of tissue salts?
A6: The Ferrum family is associated with qualities like firmness, obstinacy, perseverance, and durability.
Q7: What family does the term “Nat” refer to, and what does it represent?
A7: “Nat” refers to the sodium family in tissue salts.
Q8: What type of personality traits are related to the Kalium family?
A8: The Kalium family is linked to traits such as being rigid, closed, conservative, and down-to-earth.
Q9: In the context of tissue salts, what might a magnesium deficiency indicate about someone’s personality or emotional state?
A9: A magnesium deficiency might indicate feelings of being an outsider, uncertainty in relationships, a balance of aggression vs. pacifism, and a fear of criticism from others.
Q10: Which tissue salt is likely needed for someone who feels like an “outsider” and has a fear of criticism?
A10: Such an individual may benefit from Mag. phos., which is associated with themes of feeling excluded or orphaned and fearing criticism.
Q11: Which family of tissue salts is linked with being conservative and “down-to-earth”?
A11: The Kalium family is associated with being conservative, closed, and down-to-earth.
Q12: How might you support someone experiencing restlessness and muscular cramps at night?
A12: Mag. phos. would be recommended, as it helps with relaxation and is suitable for symptoms like restlessness and night cramps.
What is Calc Flour latin name?
Calcarea
What is Calc Flour primary aim?
Tissue restorer
What are Calc Flour’s key tissue or organ affinities?
Connective tissue, bone.
What are 2 clinical applications of Calc Flour?
- Dental decay
- Loss of tissue elasticity.
What is Calc. phos. latin name?
Calcarea
Phosphoricum
What is Calc. phos. primary aim?
Cell restorer
What are Calc. phos. key tissue or organ affinities?
All body cells: Glands, mucous membranes, bones, teeth, etc.
What are 2 clinical applications of Calc. phos.?
- Poor / slow dentition.
- Lacking endurance.
What is Calc. sulph. latin name?
Calcarea
Sulphuricum
What is Calc. sulph. primary aim?
System purifier
What are Calc. sulph. key tissue or organ affinities?
Skin, liver and gallbladder, heart.
What are 2 clinical applications of Calc. sulph.?
- Pimples
- Slow healing wounds.
