Tissue salts are a type of homeopathic medicine. Some people claim that they can support the body and treat various conditions. However, there is limited scientific research.

Tissue salts are minerals that were first used in homeopathic medicine by Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler in the 19th century. Some people believe they can support your body’s health and healing process by regulating your cell’s mineral levels.

It s important to note that homeopathic medicine, including tissue salts, may contain ingredients that are harmful. You should not take tissue salts or other homeopathic medicines before consulting with a medical professional. They are generally not safe to take if you are pregnant or nursing.

In this article, we review the 12 primary tissue salts and the benefits they may provide for your body.

According to the 1888 ”The Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schüssler“, there are 12 main tissue salts. Practitioners claim that each type of salt offers diverse benefits for putting your body into balance for optimum health.

Here are the 12 primary tissue salts and the benefits they claim to offer:

1. Calc fluor (Calcarea fluorica)

2. Calc phos (Calcarea phosphorica)

  • restores cells
  • heals fractures
  • helps the digestive system

3. Calc sulph (Calcium sulphate)

  • purifies blood
  • reduces infection
  • treats skin disorders such as acne
  • prevents sore throat and cold

4. Ferr phos (Ferrum phosphoricum)

  • anti-inflammatory
  • reduces fever
  • accelerates healing
  • reduces bleeding

5. Kali mur (Kali muriaticum)

  • purifies blood
  • treats infection
  • reduces swelling
  • aids digestion

6. Kali phos (Kali phosphoricum)

7. Kali sulph (Kali sulphuricum)

  • heals mucous membrane
  • heals skin
  • balances metabolism
  • conditions your pancreas

8. Mag phos (Magnesia phosphorica)

9. Nat mur (Natrum muriaticum)

10. Nat phos (Natrum phosphoricum)

  • neutralizes acidity
  • relieves seasickness
  • treats arthritis
  • aids digestion

11. Nat sulph (Natrum sulphuricum)

  • cleans pancreas
  • cleans kidneys
  • cleans liver
  • treats cold and flu

12. Silica

  • conditions skin
  • conditions connective tissue
  • cleanses blood
  • strengthens hair and nails

Practitioners of homeopathic medicine cite hundreds of years of anecdotal evidence as proof of the power of homeopathy. However, there’s little scientific research to support the anecdotal evidence.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), you should not use homeopathy as an alternative to proven, conventional care for medical problems.

Homeopathic medicines, such as tissue salts, are commonly available as tablets that have a small amount of the chosen product. Typically, practitioners advise you not to swallow these tablets but you need to let them dissolve under your tongue

Tissue salts may come in forms other than tablets, such as creams, gels, and ointments.

A homeopathic practitioner may recommend several tissue salt products if you need help with more than one health condition.

However, you should contact a medical professional before taking tissue salts. They can advise you on whether tissue salts suit your particular condition and what form may be the best.

Research is not enough to determine the safety of tissue salts.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that homeopathic products, including those labeled as highly diluted, may contain measurable amounts of active ingredients. This means they have the potential to cause significant side effects.

Contact a medical professional before taking tissue salts or other homeopathic products. The medical professional can advise on whether the product is safe and assess whether it may interact with any medications you are currently taking.

Homeopathic medicine is a medical system developed by Samuel Hahnemann, a German medical doctor over 200 years ago. It’s based on two primary theories:

  • Like cures like: a condition can be cured by a product that produces symptoms to those of the condition in healthy people.
  • Law of minimum dose: the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness will be.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the 12 primary tissue salts in homeopathic medicine can address a variety of health issues. However, there’s little scientific research that supports the use of homeopathy as an effective medical treatment.

The scientific community does not support the concept that the very small amounts of minerals in homeopathic medicines are enough to make a significant contribution to the treatment of health concerns or diseases.

Taking tissue salts and other homeopathic products can also be harmful. If you’re considering homeopathic treatment, talk with a medical professional before taking them.