Many children and adults today are affected by mineral deficiencies.  Autistic children and children who self-limit food choices or have digestive challenges may be particularly affected (as can adults).[1] Such deficiencies may manifest as anxiety, mood swings, digestive problems, and other signs of imbalance such as those listed in the table below.

Biochemic cell salts (also called tissue salts or cell salts) are homeopathic preparations of the inorganic biochemical elements found in blood and tissues. Cell salts build cell substance out of organic material.  They are also the catalysts for many essential processes, including assimilation and detoxification.  (Click here to read Cell Salts 101.)

Cell salts are very easy for the body to assimilate.  When ingested, they may correct mineral deficiencies and restore balance and harmony in the body. The effectiveness of these preparations has been proven for over two hundred years.[2]^,[3]

An individual may need any of the cell salts.  Deficiencies may be noted by signs and symptoms of the individual.  The table below is not comprehensive.  Rather, it is a starting point for to begin exploring uses for cell salts.

Emotional and Physical Symptoms of Cell Salt Deficiencies

How to Use Cell Salts

Cell salts are very safe and effective and taking cell salts is a great way to begin exploring the natural health sciences.

Combinations of cell salts and other homeopathic  remedies, as well as other support, therapy, or treatment, may be needed to fully resolve the listed symptoms.

If you wish to try using cell salts on your own, review the list above and select one to three cell salts which correspond to your own or your child’s most significant symptoms.   Begin by taking 3 pellets of each cell salt you selected three times per day.  As symptoms improve, reduce dosing to two, and later one time per day.

To take cell salts, shake three tablets into the cap of the vial.  Tip the cap into your mouth without touching the mouth.  Allow the tablets to dissolve.  They taste sweet and dissolve almost instantly.

Cell salts work best when taken in a clean mouth.  Do not eat, drink or brush teeth 15 minutes before or after taking cell salts.

Cell salts may be purchased at most health food stores.  My favorite source is  800homeopathy.

In matters of health and healing, be fanatical about self-responsibility. Cell Salts enable you to participate actively in your own healing.  At the same time, you should continue to see your doctor for examinations, advice and treatment.  Nothing on this site is intended as a substitute for medical advice.

[1] E. Cornish (1998) “A Balanced Approach Towards Healthy Eating in Autism.”  Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 11: 501-509.

[2] Boericke & Dewey:  The Twelve Tissue Remedies of Shussler Comprising of The Theory, Therapeutic Application, Materia Medica & a Complete Repertory of Tissue Remedies (Homeopathicallly and Bio-Chemically Considered).  6^th Ed. B. Jain Publishers PVT. LTD.  New Delhi, 2006.

[3] David R. Card:  Facial Diagnosis of Cell Salt Deficiencies:  A User’s Guide.  Hohm Press.  Prescott, Arizona, 2005.