“The mineral substances which remain in the ash
after carbonization of animal tissues
are just as essential components
as those which are vaporized by carbonization.”
– Jacob Maleschott, The Cycle of Life (1856)
Dr. Schuessler, a German homeopath, observed that all diseases are related to a deficiency of mineral salts in the body. He discovered that the symptoms of the disease, or imbalance, vary according to what is lacking.
He was impressed when he read the quote by Maleschott, and concluded that by giving the deficient salts, the body could regain equilibrium and heal the illness.
So, he developed what became known as the Biochemic System of Medicine. He described it in a book, Twelve Tissue Remedies, published in 1880. Subsequent physicians confirmed the results of his system and the remedies are available today. There are quite a few manuals available which list the indications for these Tissue Salts.
The remedies are called alternatively the Tissue Salts, Cell Salts, or Schuessler Salts. They are prepared in the sixth decimal homeopathic dilution, labeled either 6X or 6D. Dr. Schuessler thought that the administration of mineral salts in large amounts could destroy the function of healthy cells, therefore the diluted preparations and dynamization to bring out the energetic actions.
There are twelve combinations found in the cells of animals, and so twelve tissue salts.
There is also a thirteenth, a combination of all twelve, called “12 Salts” or “Melange.” This preparation is very useful to neutralize toxins in an overly-acidic body. As well, it can be used to re-mineralize in combination with other therapies.
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