Homoeopathy — Page 519
Natrum Muriaticum 519 NATRUM MURIATICUM (Sodium Chloride) In , Natrum Muriaticum is a wide acting remedy, despite the fact that it is simply the homoeopathic potency of the common table salt we consume daily. Sodium Chloride is abundantly present in the human body. It plays an important role in maintaining the normal physiological functions of our body. Its deficiency results in different kinds of diseases. It is strange that a large variety of salts are always present in our mouth, Sodium Chloride being probably the most abundant. In spite of this, when even a minute dose of homoeopathic potency of Sodium Chloride is dropped into the mouth, it provokes an immediate body reaction. The salt already present in the mouth does not interfere with the body’s response. One of the diseases related to the excessive use of salt is high blood pressure (hypertension). Therefore, it is generally thought that to protect against high blood pressure and related heart problems, one should not consume too much salt. However, the research done by heart specialists in England and America does not support the general impression that those who consume less salt will not develop high blood pressure, and those who consume more, must develop high blood pressure. High blood pressure is an independent disease with its own specific causes. However, if someone is suffering from high blood pressure, it is better that he or she abstains from eating too much salt. A healthy person, however, may eat as much salt as he likes. The excessive salt is automatically excreted from the blood, through the urine or sweat. People who do not sweat due to some problem or have abnormal kidney function should abstain from consuming an excessive amount of salt. Excess salt in the blood increases the blood volume by retaining water, which will naturally lead to rise in blood pressure. Salt is an essential part of human body. Its imbalance produces diseases. Excessive intake of salt will not produce any ill effects in those who have the habit of exercising daily, sweat profusely and also excrete the salt in their urine i. e. their kidneys are functioning normally.