Naturopathy

Schüssler salt No. 21: Zincum chloratum

introduction

The areas of application of the Schüssler salt Zincum chloratum are extremely diverse. This has to do with the fact that zinc plays an important role in the entire body as a building block for enzymes, i.e. proteins that are involved in chemical reactions.

The three major areas that are normally mentioned when using this Schüssler salt are firstly diseases of the skin and the skin appendages such as nails and hair, secondly problems with the immune system, and thirdly problems with the metabolism.

In addition, zinc is also a trace element that occurs naturally in the body in small quantities and must be taken in with food. To prevent a deficiency of this substance, Zincum chloratum can therefore also be taken in low doses as a dietary supplement.

Zincum chloratum is used for these diseases

There are many unspecific diseases that can be caused by a deficiency in zincum chloratum. These include colds or flu-like infections, which can be traced back to a weakened immune system due to a zinc deficiency. Poor wound healing can also be improved by giving Zincum chloratum.
Skin diseases that are wiped out or worsened by stress, such as herpes, cold sores or acne, can also respond well to Zincum chloratum.
The Schüssler salt is also frequently used in the metabolism area. A dose can not only improve the metabolism, but should also be considered in diabetics, as these people often excrete more zinc than healthy people.

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Zincum chloratum for psychological complaints

Zincum chloratum is also often used for mental health problems. Here it is particularly valued for its harmonizing and balancing effect. Correctly dosed and ingested, it can be used on the one hand to treat depressive episodes or disorders of drive and zest for life, on the other hand it can also be used to alleviate hyperactivity syndromes and restlessness.
Symptoms of the nervous system, i.e. neurological symptoms, can also respond to therapy with Zincum chloratum. This can be, for example, restless legs syndrome or nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia occurring in the face.

It should be noted here that the use of an alternative medicine can never and must never replace a medicine prescribed by the doctor. However, there is nothing to be said against a supplementary treatment with Zincum chloratum in addition to conventional medical therapy. In addition, new symptoms must always be clarified by a doctor.

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Zincum chloratum is used for these symptoms

In the teaching of Dr. Schüssler, the indication is based on the so-called face analysis: Certain features on the face indicate a deficiency of a certain salt or trace element in the body. These characteristics can be recognized by an experienced therapist and evaluated as an indication of the corresponding salt.

In the case of Zincum chloratum, these features of the facial analysis include local skin diseases such as acne or cold sores or herpes. Brittle and thin hair can also indicate a lack of this Schüssler salt. Since zinc also supports the immune system and wound healing, poorly healing or constantly re-inflamed wounds can indicate such a deficiency.

Other symptoms that can be alleviated by the administration of Zincum chloratum are brittle nails, increased susceptibility to infections and poor metabolism. The latter can manifest itself, for example, through frequent freezing and unexplained weight problems.

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Active organs

The zinc contained in this Schüssler salt acts on a large number of organs, as it is important for the development of proteins, i.e. the body's own proteins. These proteins play a fundamental and important role in the body for building and maintaining body tissues, for the correct functioning of the immune system and for the metabolism. Precisely because of the diverse tasks in tissue preservation, it can basically be said that zinc can have an effect in all body organs.

The symptoms that are visible at first glance and which can be alleviated by taking Zincum chloratum are mostly symptoms of the skin and appendages, i.e. hair and nails, as well as the improved susceptibility to infection. These effective areas are therefore particularly important for taking.

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Usual dosage

For Zincum chloratum, the potencies D6 and D12 are usually recommended. There are various statements about the number of tablets to be taken per day, ranging from three to six tablets. In the case of acute symptoms, the dose should even be increased for a short time until the symptoms have subsided.
It is therefore best to seek advice from an appropriate specialist in order to adjust the dose to the age and symptoms of the person. The zinc contained in this salt is naturally contained in the body, but in very low concentrations. Therefore, the intake of this Schüssler salt should not be overdosed.

How to take Zincum chloratum

Zincum Chloratum is considered a supplement. Supplements are the Schüssler salts No. 13 to 27, which were not originally developed by Dr. Schüssler were intended to be taken, but were only added by other people a few decades later. This is why Zincum chloratum originally came from as an active ingredient in homeopathy, and was then transferred to the collection of Schüssler salts.

Since the supplements are trace elements, i.e. substances that only occur in very small amounts in the body, the intake should also be adjusted accordingly (see "Dosage"). In addition, the supplements are usually taken with a base salt, which depends on the overall picture of the symptoms.