Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.
Natrum muriaticum (Nat Mur, also written Natrium muriaticum) is a homeopathic remedy made from common salt, sodium chloride. In traditional homeopathic use it is associated with the after-effects of long-held grief and suppressed emotion, a reserved and private nature, sun-sensitive headaches, cold sores, watery colds and a marked craving for salt. It is one of the most widely used constitutional remedies and is usually taken as small tablets such as 30C.
Natrum muriaticum at a glance
- Source: sodium chloride, ordinary table salt, prepared by trituration and serial dilution
- Traditional keynotes: ailments from grief and disappointment held in; dislikes sympathy; salt craving; dryness
- Classic modalities: headaches worse in the sun and from heat; better in open air and for being alone
- Typical potencies: 6C or 30C for self-care; 200C and above with a practitioner
- Ask first if: pregnant, breastfeeding, or giving to a child
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What is Natrum muriaticum?
Natrum muriaticum is made from sodium chloride, ordinary table salt. Although salt seems inert in bulk, homeopaths regard the potentised remedy as one of the deepest in the materia medica. It is prepared by trituration and dilution so that it works as a subtle remedy rather than a dietary amount of salt. You may also see it described in French as Natrum muriaticum (bienfaits), or under the short name Nat Mur; these are the same remedy.
What is Natrum muriaticum used for?
The Nat Mur picture is emotional as much as physical. It is classically associated with:
- Ailments from grief and disappointment that are held in rather than expressed
- A reserved, private temperament that dislikes sympathy and consolation
- Headaches, often described as hammering and worse in the sun
- Cold sores and dry, cracked lips
- Watery colds and catarrh, with dryness of the mucous membranes
- A strong craving for salt
The characteristic Nat Mur person carries old hurts quietly, preferring to weep alone and bristling at well-meant sympathy. They may be conscientious, sensitive and slow to forgive. If grief or low mood is heavy or goes on, please talk to your GP or a counsellor; a homeopathic remedy is not a substitute for support.
Natrum muriaticum 30C or 200C?
Nat Mur is found in low potencies such as 6C and 30C, and in higher potencies such as 200C and 1M. For self-care, 30C is the common general-purpose choice, and the Weleda 30c tablets below are made in that strength. Higher potencies such as 200C are generally chosen by an experienced homeopath who is matching the whole constitutional picture, particularly for long-standing emotional patterns. Do not confuse these with Nat Mur 6X, the biochemic tissue salt, which is a much lower dilution used differently.
Traditional dosage: what product labels say
Always follow your own pack. The pages for the products we stock that list Natrum muriaticum give:
- Weleda Natrum Muriaticum 30c (125 tablets): adults 2 tablets, children 1 tablet, sucked or chewed. Unless otherwise directed, one dose every 2 hours for the first 6 doses, then one dose when required, reducing as symptoms improve. The tablets contain lactose and sucrose.
- Natrium Homaccord Drops (Natrium chloratum D10, D30, D200, D1000 with other sodium remedies): in general 10 drops three times daily. Use over several months should be supervised by a therapist. The drops contain alcohol.
- Guna Allergy Treat Drops (Natrum muriaticum 12X/30X/200X with other remedies): 10 drops three times a day.
Who should avoid Natrum muriaticum?
- Anyone allergic to lactose or sucrose should check the tablet base, or choose a different form.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: ask your practitioner first (the Weleda label gives a children's dose of 1 tablet).
- People on a medically prescribed low-salt diet: the remedy is a homeopathic dilution, not a salt intake, but mention it to your doctor if you are unsure.
- Anyone with headaches that are severe, sudden, or come with vision changes or fever: see a doctor straight away.
- Anyone avoiding alcohol: the drops contain ethanol.
How does Nat Mur differ from similar remedies?
- Ignatia is the remedy of fresh, changeable grief with sighing, while Nat Mur is for grief that has been held in quietly for a long time.
- Pulsatilla is weepy and craves consolation, the opposite of Nat Mur. See the Pulsatilla Nigricans guide.
- Kali phosphoricum is linked with nervous exhaustion and headaches from mental strain. See the Kali Phosphoricum guide.
- Sepia shares the wish to be left alone but with indifference and tiredness. See the Sepia guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Natrum muriaticum made from?
It is prepared homeopathically from sodium chloride, common table salt, by trituration and serial dilution.
What is Natrum muriaticum used for in homeopathy?
It is classically associated with the effects of silent grief and suppressed emotion, along with headaches, cold sores and salt cravings.
What are the benefits of Natrum muriaticum (bienfaits)?
Within homeopathic tradition it is regarded as a deep constitutional remedy for reserved, sensitive people who hold their feelings in. We cannot promise any result, and it is not a substitute for medical or emotional support.
What potency is Nat Mur usually used in?
It is found in low potencies such as 6C or 30C, and also higher potencies with professional guidance. A homeopath can advise.
Can I take Natrum muriaticum every day?
The Weleda label asks you to reduce the frequency as symptoms improve and not to keep taking it regularly without direction. If you feel you need it long-term, see a homeopath.
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