Information on Diseases

Medicine Of The Day

Latin Name:
Kali Muriaticum

Common Name:
potassium chloride

Description:
Used for treating inflammation of the mucous membranes, stringy discharge, and infections in the ear and eustachian tubes (connect to middle ear), particularly where fluid is discharged or with temporary deafness. This remedy is also given for fluid inside the ear, when mucous drips down the back of the throat, and tonsilitis. Symptoms are usually worse with fresh air, damp weather, and fatty foods (Lockie 132).

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