Secreting Gland:
Parathyroid glands (typically four small glands located behind the thyroid gland).

Overview

Parathormone (Parathyroid Hormone; PTH) is the principal hormone responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism. It plays a fundamental role in maintaining stable blood calcium concentrations by coordinating the activity of the bones, kidneys, and indirectly the intestines through activation of vitamin D.

In organotherapy and low-dose glandular therapy, Parathormone preparations are traditionally used to support normal parathyroid function and calcium homeostasis, particularly where there is functional imbalance rather than structural disease.

Primary Physiological Actions

Parathyroid hormone acts to increase circulating calcium levels by:

• Stimulating osteoclast activity, releasing calcium from bone.
• Increasing renal reabsorption of calcium, reducing urinary calcium loss.
• Increasing phosphate excretion by the kidneys.
• Stimulating activation of vitamin D (calcitriol), thereby increasing intestinal calcium absorption.

Traditional Indications

Within biological medicine and organotherapy, Parathormone is traditionally considered where support of calcium regulation is desired, including:

• Calcium metabolism disorders
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Poor bone mineralisation
• Delayed fracture healing
• Bone demineralisation
• Functional parathyroid imbalance
• Supportive care following prolonged immobilisation
• Age-related decline in bone density
• Disorders involving altered calcium-phosphorus regulation

Some practitioners also consider it where chronic muscle cramping, neuromuscular irritability or altered calcium regulation accompanies endocrine dysfunction, although prescribing is generally individualised.

Potential Clinical Applications

Parathormone may be incorporated into broader biological medicine protocols for:

• Osteoporosis support
• Osteopenia
• Menopausal bone loss
• Bone remodelling programmes
• Recovery following fractures
• Calcium assimilation support
• Endocrine regulation protocols
• Mineral metabolism support

It is frequently combined with remedies supporting connective tissue, bone, and endocrine regulation.

Secreting Gland:- Parathyroids

Indications: Increases blood calcium through osteoclastic activity.

Dosage: 15-20 drops twice a day.