The homoeopathic remedy Nat Mur is manufactured from salt. It is indicated as a remedy for a number of conditions resulting from emotional problems ailments characterised by a discharge. Often used for women or timid, oversensitive children.
Homoeopathy is a unique system of medicine that aims to promote good health by using micro-doses of medicament which work to stimulate the body's own defence system. Homoeopathy is a non-drug therapy that is based on the principle of 'like cures like'. Homeopathic remedies have no side effects, are gentle enough to be used by all the family and can be used with any other forms of medication. Nat mur is a slow acting remedy that responds well to chronic ailments. This remedy is frequently indicated in emaciated persons, teething children, persons who are congested and catch cold easily, the elderly, or awkward, pubescent girls who suffer from headaches and menstrual irregularities. Nat mur children are frequently serious. They dislike excessive physical contact and hate to be teased. These children often have frightening dreams about being robbed. Nat mur patients frequently suffer from digestive ailments, oftentimes from the suppression of emotions. The stomach is distended with gas, there is a slowness of bowel function, and digestion takes a long time. Nat mur. is a good remedy for indigestion caused by the consumption of rich food, which often causes green, watery diarrhoea. Symptoms are worse from eating starchy food. The Nat mur woman is greatly affected by her menstrual cycle. Her mental symptoms are increased before menstruation, and she may suffer from headaches, nausea, skin eruptions, weakness, back pains, heart palpitations, and pains in her abdomen and loins. The headaches typical of Nat mur. are centred in the forehead and temples, although they may occur at the back of the head. Headaches are often caused by emotional excitement, grief, anger, head injuries, eye strain, anaemia, or malnutrition. The pain is of a bursting or throbbing nature.