Mercurius solubilis

German term

Mercury according to Hahnemann

Use of Mercurius solubilis for the following symptoms / complaints

  • Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract
  • General symptoms of intoxication:
    • Metal taste
    • Burn
    • swelling
      and
    • Swelling in the mouth
    • salivation
    • Tooth loosening
    • Liver swelling
    • Slimy Diarrhea with admixture of blood and Convulsions
  • Chronic intoxication symptoms:
    • progressive confusion
    • Writing disorder
    • Tremble
  • emaciation
  • Skin ulcers
  • Inflammation of the periosteum
  • purulent Conjunctiva- and corneal inflammation.

Characteristic for the remedy are:

  • Bad breath and salivation
  • thickly coated, swollen and scratched tongue with visible tooth impressions
  • foul-smelling, sticky night sweats
  • Sensitivity to cold air and to the warmth of bed

All inflammatory secretions are caustic, sharp, and purulent in character.

Use of Mercurius solubilis for the following diseases in homeopathy

  • Poisoning (see below for complaints and symptoms)

Active organs

  • Central nervesystem
  • all mucous membranes
  • bone
  • skin
  • connective tissue
  • teeth
  • liver
  • eyes

Usual dosage

Common:

  • Tablets D3, D4, D6, D12
  • Ampoules D8, D10, D12 and higher
  • Globules C30