Homoeopathy — Page 511
Muriaticum Acidum 511 MURIATICUM ACIDUM Muriatic Acid, i. e. Hydrochloric Acid, is a common acid deeply linked with our digestive system. Most homoeopathic doctors draw a very scary picture of Muriatic Acid, i. e. a patient whose muscles have become completely useless and his head constantly rolls off the side of the bed, with death only moments away. Such a patient is typical of Muriatic Acid. In fact, Hydrochloric Acid is routinely secreted in our stomach on a daily basis. The amount secreted varies. When the acidity increases in the stomach, it is possible that the quantity of Muriatic Acid has increased. However, the situation may be exactly the opposite in the sense that the level of Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach has decreased (hypochlorhydria). This also, can produce the symptoms of hyperacidity, because when the gastric lining make less hydrochloric acid, then due to a lack of the antiseptic effect of Hydrochloric Acid, the food inside the stomach starts to decompose, leading to the formation of other acids and producing gases in the stomach. The normal acidity of the stomach does not weaken a person. However, when the acidity increases above or decreases below the normal level, it produces the ailments that we commonly call “acidity”. Anyhow, one has to decide after carefully observing the symptoms. As soon as the digestive system is noted to be upset , the patient should be given Muriatic Acid in homoeopathic potency so as to normalize the acidity in the stomach. In Muriatic Acid patients, the mind remains absolutely clear and alert, even if the nerves and muscles have been afflicted. However, the symptoms of a patient ameanable to Acid Phos treatment are exactly opposite to those of Muriatic Acid patients. In Muriatic Acid, the body is affected first and the mind last, whereas in Acid Phos patients, the state of mind deteriorates first and physical ailments appear later on. The patient’s ability to think and understand is badly affected. The intellectual capacity slowly decreases and memory deteriorates. After some time, these symptoms gradually lead to the weakening of the muscles. The Acid Phos patient takes a while to develop the symptoms of the muscular weakness. If the mental symptoms are treated with this remedy, then the muscles may not be affected at all. It is relatively easy to take care of the Muriatic Acid patient. As long as the mind remains alert and the mental faculties have not been