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The Phosphate Tools
Five energy-restoring remedies consist of phosphate cell salts (Calc phos, Ferrum phos,  Kali phos, Mag phos, and  Nat phos). In its purest form, the highly flammable chemical phosphorus is so dense with energy it ignites on contact with air. Thus it makes sense that phosphate compounds in our cells are critical to energy, vitality, heat and the interconnectedness of cells. Magnesium phosphate, for instance, must be present for nerves and muscles to run smoothly. Thus the cell salt we make from it, Mag phos, quickly soothes cramps, spasms and pain. So when you need to feel more in sync, phosphates are at your service, especially in tissue combinations B and E, see below.  Click here for a chart describing all the Cell Salt Single Remedies.



Bioplasma - All 12 Cell Salts in Every Tablet
Fatigue, Weakness, Weariness
Practitioners have told us they give some patients a week on Bioplasma to minimize their acute complaints.

If feeling just a ‘bubble off plumb’, but no defining symptoms have appeared, or suffering the effects of eating more hamburgers than veggies lately, this combination of the twelve vital cell salts can be a wonder for getting you back in balance. Many of our customers have found this remedy very helpful for antidoting certain reactions– like the jitters, headaches or sleepiness some experience after a helping of MSG, other preservatives or dyes. It’s the only combination remedy available in different potencies - 6X, 12X & 30X

Tonic - Tissue E
Calc phos, Ferrum phos, Kali phos, Mag phos, Nat phos
Recovery, Growth, Fatigue, Low vitality, Nerve pain, Inflammation
This phosphate quintet provides very well rounded support for young and old, especially when overall vitality is running low. Calc phos, the restorative, convalescence remedy, helps the body maintain healthy cellular activity. Ferrum phos strengthens the blood to help minimize inflammation. The ‘nerve nutrient,’ Kali phos, helps when mental or physical energy is out of whack. Mag phos helps nerve- muscle communication to prevent spasms and cramps. Nat phos helps with both digestive and tissue/joint aggravations by keeping acids at bay. So, whenever life is a drain, this tonal remedy can help you relax and enjoy the music. 

Debility - Tissue B
Calc phos, Ferrum phos, Kali phos
Weakness, Anxiety, Insomnia, Fatigue, Low spirits, Growth, Repair
This phosphate trio can be the perfect solution for teen and pre-teen stresses with its Calc phos for growth, Ferrum phos for iron and strength, Kali phos to calm it all down.
This balancing tissue salt combination lets Kali phos take care of the nerves, while Calc phos aids recovery, weakness and nutrition, and Ferrum phos minimizes inflammation, acute fevers and turn around time. Calc phos and Ferrum phos make a great pair when the blood has been taxed (especially with simple anemia), because calcium phosphate (Calc phos) is necessary for building strong cells and iron phosphate (Ferrum phos) is required for carrying the oxygen to where it is needed. So, if your nerves are exhausted by work, growth, stress or illness, this remedy can give you and your cells a lift.

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Thus with higher potencies and professional guidance, you can use Arsenicum alb to treat individuals whose life has somehow driven them to similar despair. The remedies really can resonate that deeply, but at this level of care, the remedy selection and dosage is critical. Just as certain things in nature can, in susceptible individuals, cause hayfever, constipation, headaches, rashes, pains..., those very things can stimulate healing responses both acute and manifest.

If you want a combination, this process is much shorter: is it a migraine or a regular headache? Combination or single, it is important to define what you are looking for first: new cough, lingering cough, dry barking or loose choking... as these differences can be critical. If you start by reading through the remedies, they all can feel like they fit something. So get at least three good symptoms and what defines them (better with X, worse with Y, started after a cold walk...). Then you can use our mini-repertory, keyword searches or browse options, or check out the resources in our Book section. If the symptom picture is not clear, a week or two of the cell salt combination Bioplasma might minimize peripheral symptoms.

How they work: Dr. Luyties or Dr. Wise designed our combinations in order to give their patients the power to treat their own acute ailments - as buggy service was not always quick, especially for West bound travelers in the 1800s. They selected a set of single remedies which cover the widest range of symptoms within a certain ailment, and kept them in low potencies so you can dose frequently for the gentlest healing and an even wider range of cure. The design is that one of the remedies selected will be close enough to the right single to stimulate cure. But good combinations are designed for acute, often temporary relief. They usually do not penetrate as deeply as the right single remedy in higher potency. So if you know what remedy is the perfect (or at least a really good) match for your symptoms, go single. If not, a combination is the next best thing.

Higher potencies,used in constitutional therapy, are more sensitive to antidoting, especially in the first day or two after dosing. There are a few remedies that should never be taken together, especially in high potency Apis and Rhus tox are best known for not getting along, but Sepia and Rhus tox can have problems too. If you think you have taken too many remedies together, you can always take a dose of Ferrum phos 6X and start over - it is a master at cleaning the slate.

That is to say . . . When translating Dr. Wm. Cullen's treatise on materia medica, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was dissatisfied with Cullen's argument for why cinchona bark (quinine) was able to cure many cases of malaria. So Hahnemann began dosing himself with cinchona bark extract to see what his reaction would be. He became feverish and nauseous with severe diarrhea and vomiting, had pain in every limb, numb fingers and toes, blue around the eyes, and ringing in his ears - the exact picture of many malaria cases. From this and similar experiments, Hahnemann deduced the Fundamental Principle of Homeopathy - Similia Similibus Curentur - let like be cured by like, or, that which can cause certain symptoms has the power to stimulate cure of those symptoms when they occur in illness. Hahnemann's next task was to find a dose which would not cause harm. He devised an energetic system for diluting substances - now known as "potentization." To his surprise, he found that the remedy became stronger, more curative, as the substance was diluted. Because of the vigorous succussion process, the power (potency) of the remedy increased as the amount of the substance decreased. Thus, another Fundamental Principle of Homeopathy - the Minimum Dose. Nowadays, technology is just catching up with Hahnemann as new high tech applications of this process are being explored. Hahnemann and his students then and now have tested thousands of substances, meticulously recording every physical, emotional and mental symptom in books called Materia Medica. The key to making homeopathy work for you is finding the remedy which can cause the symptoms you are experiencing and finding a manufacturer whom you can trust to prepare it in a completely non-toxic dose. The second part is easy - that's Luyties 1-800-HOMEOPATHY. To help you find your remedy, we have included a mini-repertory (symptoms to remedy index) and carry several educational guidebooks and combination remedies. Just remember, homeopathy treats the whole person not just a symptom.

In 1904 August Luyties, (Herman's son) built our current building, a much needed factory size building. Luyties has been a much loved family business ever since it began. This long history helps explain our wide product line, our loyal customer base, our family heritage and our commitment to classical homeopathy. As a family owned and operated company, Luyties' generations of dedicated employees have fostered the art and science of manufacturing homeopathic remedies and remained steadfast to homeopathic principles through the trials and hardships homeopathy has endured to reach today's level of acceptance and popularity.

Kali Bich

Possibly the best known sinus hero, Kali Bich’s (pronounced Kali Bik), specialty is tough, stubborn mucus that sits thick and ropy in the sinus. This sticky, yellow to green mucus is the culprit behind sinusitis, post nasal-drip, stubborn, hawking coughs, hoarseness and pain, especially between the eyes. Even if it moves into your chest, the Kali Bich cough remains painful and croupy. Dry, swollen, sore throats accompanied by pain that may extend to the ears also fall under the domain of the powerful Kali Bich, and if sinus medications have suppressed nasal-sinus symptoms, call in this remedy to loosen up the problem.

Its sinus headaches and migraine-like pains may come on at the same time every day and start in a specific spot then extend out to one side or the whole head (bones included) depending on the severity of the sinus congestion. They are worse in the morning, at night and for motion. Like Kali mur, a white coated tongue is likely on your symptom list.

Kali bich’s sore, stitching, as if bruised, wandering but ‘in one spot’ pains usually come and go suddenly. If these pains occur in weak limbs, painful swollen rheumatic joints, a sore achilles tendon and certain cases of sciatica (left sided, better walking), Kali bich is likely to bring relief. These same wandering single spot pains apply to its headaches and abdominal distress as well. Though it sounds odd, these pains may be the only relief from its cold symptoms as Kali bich’s ailments do not like to coexist.

Chilly individuals who are sensitive to cold (especially on the back of the neck), yet cannot take much summer heat are prime targets for Kali bich symptoms. They tend to avoid mental and physical exertion, are sensitive to allergies, and prefer to live an orderly life completely by the rule book. Whether your lifestyle is regulated or foot loose, we can all benefit from Kali bich’s great relief now and then.

Silicea

Made from rock crystal, this cell salt’s source provides the strength in straw, plant stems, sponges, feathers, hair, skin, nails and bone surfaces. As the ‘grit’ remedy, Silica’s strengthening action helps many conditions that need cleansing or purging, especially in weakened individuals and disorders. When weak or overtaxed cleansing systems cause skin and gland symptoms, Silica can help the body clear out many issues. In the skin, it helps clear acne, splinters, boils, abscesses, ulcers, corns, tooth infections, athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. It has proven very supportive in helping when glands are swollen or inflamed as in swollen sore throats and blocked eye ducts in newborns. The colds it treats best suffer under sinus and ear congestion with dry, crusty or blocked nasal passages and hammering, burning headaches. When a winter cough will not go away, Silica might be just the solution to clearing it and all the thick yellow mucus out.  

Lycopodium

Lycopodium can quickly relieve certain headaches: over-the-eyes sinus pain after a sinus blocking cold; a temple to temple pain; or an occipital headache at night. Its common cold has yellow-green lumpy mucus, blocked sinuses, a constant, worse at night cough, right-sided sore throat that may move left, and fever. This cold may trigger its humming, roaring ear noise.  If you visualize the prehistoric Lycopodium as a towering tree-like structure which over time has been reduced to a small evergreen shrub, you get a feel for the two-sidedness of this remedy’s personality. Its descriptions are full of seemingly contradictory terms: inflated ego & inferiority problems, tyrannous at home & timid at school, mentally sharp & physically dull, haughty & lacks confidence, driven to succeed & lacks self discipline... It has proven very helpful to children, especially boys, who are full of indecision, worry and exam/performance nerves, yet can generally perform perfectly when in the spotlight. They may fear failure, new things or new people and become shy and introverted, or learn to compensate by bragging, bullying and acting aggressively.

Some Heroic Combinations

Sinus #203

This remedy's sinus relief is complete. Euphrasia's sinus troubles behave more like colds with profuse burning tears especially in the morning, plus profuse, bland nasal discharge, and often a bursting catarrhal headache that may set everything running. Kali bich is among the masters of sinus trouble when its thick stringy yellow mucus clogs eyes, ears, noses and throats causing pressure and pain, especially at the base of the nose. Hydrastis adds support when post- nasal drip and profuse burning yellow mucus lead to a dull, pressing headache and a harsh cough. Pulsatilla's thick yellow mucus may be in the eyes, nose, chest or sinuses which often results in a pressing sore headache. However your sinus trouble shows up, this #203 combination should
clear things up

Sinus Colds/Head Colds #29

All three of these remedies have a strong affinity for mucus membranes leading to sinus pain and congestion. Hydrastis is best known for yellow ropy mucus following colds that clog the sinuses. Pulsatilla colds are usually ripe ones that linger too long and often lead to sinus headaches throbbing in the temples, burning tears, bland yellow eye discharge and frequent ear congestion. Sanguinaria has a headache that moves from the back to the front to settle over the eyes and may have a roaring earache - all its pains tend to the right side. Be careful not to ignore those ears though.  

Nasal / Sinus #10

If you have tough stubborn mucus, this remedy should prove beneficial. Whether your main complaint is a sinus headache, fluent or blocked nasal passages, sticky eyes, hawking throat or even a rattling, persistent or choking cough, #10 has something to help.  Antimonium tart, a master of coughs and stubborn mucus, can help when the sinuses, or any part of the respiratory system are full. The real sinus reliever, Kali bich, applies when the thick, yellow-green, stringy mucus clogs the sinuses, blocks nasal passages, lines the throat and lungs and may fill the ears as well. Merc bin will add extra relief if there is much mucus in the throat and pain in the front and back of the head. Spongia offers special attention when there is mucus irritation, but everything feels dry and tight - blocked sinuses with bursting headaches, and dry suffocating coughs.

Cell Salts Anyone?

The Cell Salt family offers a whole range of help for sinus distress.

Ferrum phos: For the first stages of fever, congestion and pain in the sinus. Look for a flushed face, quickened pulse and throbbing pain.

Kali mur: This salt’s mucous is thick and white, the head feels stuffy with a dull pain in the sinus.

Natrum Mur: When sinus pain feels like a hammer beating against your head, or your nose is seriously blocked-up with copious, clear discharge, then this water-distributor cell salt is the one to call on. Especially if your sense has smell has diminished and cold air makes it worse.

Kali Sulph: If the discharge is yellow, worse in the evenings and with warmth.

Named for the patron saint of spiritual retreats and exercises, this small tree supplies us with the emotionally and physically supportive St. Ignatius bean. In homeopathic form, this remedy treats a wide range of symptoms that can be caused by emotional turbulence. Loss of a loved one, trauma (even in the not so recent past), homesickness, broken hearts of all shapes and sizes, long, intense study periods, constant stress, in short any strong emotions that, if repressed can set off a wide array of symptoms in the body.

While it can help bring out suppressed emotions, Ignatia is also helpful in the pangs of grief or trauma - the sleeplessness, bellyaches, and waves of pain that can be the companion of turbulent emotions, and to prevent issues soon after - such as colds due to the strain on the immune system. Ignatia colds can start with a lump in the throat sensation and it’s spasmodic cough is set off by a tickle in the throat. If a fever takes over, an Ignatia type may be quite thirsty or itchy with chills. Some other symptoms may be a headache which feels as if a nail is being driven into the skull and the discomfort is made more intense by lying on the painful side. A sour taste in the mouth, hiccups, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting which is somewhat relieved by eating are other Ignatia signs. Women can complain of uterine cramps during menstruation, constipation due to emotional stress and hemmorhoids.

On the emotional side, Ignatia works especially well with silent grief, though it also helps those at the other extreme-constant crying, fear, fright and anxiety. Ignatia types have a sensitive nervous system so it’s not surprising that their bodies react to emotional stress with twitchings, spasms, a lump in the throat feeling, nervous headaches or insomnia. Nervous debility caused fom loss, living in stressful situations, frustration and disappointment or long, intense periods of study can all be soothed by Ignatia.

If you find yourself constantly thinking about painful situations and you sigh deeply and often, this homeopathic remedy might be of help.  As all disappointed loves know, insomnia or nightmares may be your only choice– until Ignatia. Its symptoms tend to be erratic and spasmodic, they may tighten and release often as the body and mind try to restore balance. Its conditions usually feel better for eating and with warmth and worse with emotional disturbance, coffee and cold fresh air.

Whether natural to the individual or induced by emotions, the people who need Ignatia's support the most are sensitive, idealistic, and sometimes secretive, whose moods may alternate frequently– tears turning to laughter and back again. They may internalize their feelings so well that only their sighs let you know what is beneath the surface. Over time they can become very defensive, touchy, suspicious, jealous and even rude. The line between Nat mur and Ignatia for grief and suppressed feelings is narrow. One way to tell the difference is their response to sympathy, Nat mur may resent it, while Ignatia just prefers to be alone. Ignatia should be considered first when overwhelmed by recent grief.

“Ignatia is valuable at all stages in life, for sensitive children who have developed sore throats or a tummy-ache or insomnia after being punished or severely frightened or if homesick; for teenagers who brood and pine after being ditched by a ‘loved one’; for men and women at all ages and in all walks of life who have suffered inwardly and become introspective and moody ... suffering from ill health as a result.”

–Miranda Castro,

Complete Homeopathy Handbook

Keynotes & Uses

• Mental/Emotional - Effects of grief, homesickness, anger, trauma or ‘overload’; fainting, sleeplessness and nightmares. Much sighing, lump in the throat sensation.

• Colds & Cough - Lump in the throat sensation (may not be cold related), spasmodic cough, chilling very thirsty fever.

• Pain & Inflammation - Stabbing nervous headaches.

• Digestive - Tummyaches or indigestion with sinking feeling.

• Modalities - Worse for stress, coffee, cold air. Better warmth and food. Onset emotional stress.

Combination Remedies with Ignatia

Nervousness #4

Tranquilizer #74

Nerve Wise's #174

From short term performance anxiety to ongoing stress, this bestselling stress remedy offers nerves comprehensive support.

♦ Nerves battling stage fright, exam stress or anxiety can benefit from its natural calming support.

♦ Sleeplessness, irritability, headaches and fatigue can relax without worry of groggy side effects.

♦ When struggling with homesickness, grief or sadness, this formula supports nerves without suppressing emotions or causing grogginess.