Tissue Salt Powders
W.Last tissue salts are manufactured by serial trituration of the mineral with lactose or a lactose free substitute called isomalt up to a D6 or D12 potency. They are supplied as powders or compressed into tablets.
Tissue salts, also known as biochemic remedies or Schuessler salts, are preparations that aim to address mineral deficiencies and imbalances in the body. While there are 27 recognised tissue salts, the most common 1-12 are often used for their specific indications. These salts are believed to support various bodily functions and may be used for multiple conditions, from bone health to skin problems.
As a longstanding name in natural medicine and herbal extracts, W.Last continues to honour the legacy of Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler, who first introduced tissue salts in the late 1800s as a gentle yet effective means of restoring the body’s mineral balance at the cellular level.
What Are Tissue Salts?
Tissue salts, also called cell salts or biochemic salts, are microdoses of the body’s essential minerals. These include naturally occurring compounds like calcium fluoride, potassium phosphate, magnesium sulphate, and more.
Tissue salts are:
- Vital for cellular function and regeneration
- Popular in homeopathic and holistic wellness
- Used to support immunity, skin health, digestion, energy, and overall balance
Traditionally, these remedies have been delivered in lactose-based powder form, but with growing awareness around dietary intolerances and vegan-friendly alternatives, lactose-free tissue salts have become an essential evolution in natural health.
The Five Principles of Tissue Salts
- Disease does not occur if cell metabolism is normal
- Cell metabolism is normal if cell nutrition is adequate
- Nutritional substances are either of an organic or inorganic nature where the body is concerned
- The ability of the cells to assimilate and to excrete and further to utilise nutritional material is impaired if there is deficiency in the inorganic mineral (tissue salt) constituent of cellular tissue
- Adequate cell nutrition may be restored and cellular metabolism normalised by supplying the required tissue salts to the organism in a finely divided assimilable form
Lactose vs Lactose-Free Tissue Salts: What’s the Difference?
Lactose-Based Tissue Salts
- Prepared using lactose (milk sugar) as a base
- Widely accepted in traditional formulations
- Easy to absorb and dissolve
Isomalt Tissue Salts (Lactose-Free Tissue Salts)
- Lactose free alternative
- Lower caloric value
- Minimal impact on blood sugar and insulin levels
At W.Last, both lactose and lactose free tissue salt powders retain the therapeutic qualities and integrity of the original biochemical formulations, just adapted for your unique health needs.
A Brief Overview of the Indications for the First 12 Tissue Salts
(indications are a guideline, please refer to a tissue salt handbook, Materia Medica, or consult with your practitioner)
Tissue Salt 1: Calcarea Fluorica (Calc Fluor)
- Strengthens tooth enamel and bones
- Restores tissue elasticity, particularly in skin and ligaments
- Helps with hemorrhoids and hernia pain
Tissue Salt 2: Calcarea Phosphorica (Calc Phos)
- Restores cells
- Helps with bone healing, including fractures
- Supports the digestive system
Tissue Salt 3: Calcium Sulphurica (Calc Sulph)
- Purifies blood
- Reduces infection
- Treats skin disorders like acne
Tissue Salt 4: Ferrum Phosphoricum (Ferrum Phos)
- Anti-inflammatory and reduces fever
- Accelerates healing and reduces bleeding
Tissue Salt 5: Kali Muriaticum (Kali Mur)
- Decongestant and glandular tonic
- Purifies blood, treats infection, and reduces swelling
- Aids digestion
Tissue Salt 6: Kali Phosphoricum (Kali Phos)
- Nerve nutrient and tranquiliser
- Supports nerve health, reduces anxiety, and lessens irritability and fatigue
- Aids memory and relieves headaches
Tissue Salt 7: Kali Sulphuricum (Kali Sulph)
- Cell oxygenator
- Heals mucous membranes and skin
- Balances metabolism and conditions the pancreas
Tissue Salt 8: Magnesium Phosphoricum (Mag Phos)
- Antispasmodic
- Eases cramps, pain, and spasms, including menstrual cramps
- Relieves tension headaches
Tissue Salt 9: Natrum Muriaticum (Nat Mur)
- Balances bodily fluids and reduces water retention
- Aids digestion and treats eczema
Tissue Salt 10: Natrum Phosphoricum (Nat Phos)
- Acid-alkaline balancer
- Neutralises acidity, relieves seasickness, and treats arthritis
- Aids digestion
Tissue Salt 11: Natrum Sulphuricum (Nat Sulph)
- Liver decongestant and toxin cleanser
- Cleans the pancreas, kidneys, and liver
- Treats colds and flu
Tissue Salt 12: Silicea
- Eliminates toxins from tissues and expels foreign material
- Conditions skin and connective tissue
Additional Salts (13-27)
While the initial 12 tissue salts are most widely known, a series of additional salts (13-27) were developed by later researchers and practitioners. These salts are believed to offer further support for specific conditions and can be used in conjunction with the original 12.
Tissue Salt 13: Potassium Arsenite (Kali Arsenicosum)
Potassium is important for the function of nerves and muscles, among other substances. Arsenic plays a role as a trace element for many metabolic functions in the body. In higher doses arsenic is a strong poison. Arsenic compounds are used for over 100 years in diseases such as emaciation, skin disorders, weakness and diarrhoea.
- Chronic skin diseases, for example eczema, itching with vigorous
- As an alternative to other salts in nervous suffering
- Disorders of muscle function, such as cramps and paralysis
- Low blood pressure
- Physical and mental debility
- Gastrointestinal discomfort associated with diarrhoea and vomiting
- Watery diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal inflammation
Tissue Salt 14: Potassium Bromide (Kali Bromatum)
Potassium affects the nerve cell membranes and increases the glandular secretion. It also acts on the mucous membranes and skin.
- Asthma nervosum, whooping cough, throat irritation
- Acne and similar eruptions
- Sleep disorders
- Chronic pharyngitis
- Intestinal mucous with salivation
- Mental excitement, exhaustion
Tissue Salt 15: Potassium Iodide (Kali Iodatum)
Iodides are found in the pituitary gland, the stomach, kidneys, thyroid and the muscles.
- Thyroid disorders
- Emerging colds
- Rheumatic joint swelling, osteoarthritis
- Hypertension
- To lower heart and brain activity
- Loss of appetite, indigestion
- Arteriosclerosis
Tissue Salt 16: Lithium Chloride (Lithium Muriaticum)
Lithium chloride affects the nervous system, the prostaglandin metabolism, formation of red blood cells and some enzyme systems.
- Emaciation
- Inflammation of the urinary tract
- Nervous stomach ailments in children
- For anxiety and stress
- Psychological disorders
- Osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatism with painful swelling and joint stiffness
- Kidney infections
- Cystitis
- Complaints involving the heart, eg palpitations
Tissue Salt 17: Manganese Sulphate (Manganum Sulphuricum)
Manganese can be found everywhere in the body. In higher concentrations it occurs mainly in the liver and the pancreas. In addition, it is included in some enzyme complexes and plays a role in insulin production. Without manganese the body cannot provide energy.
- Neurasthenia, fatigue states
- Circulatory disorders
- Toothache
- Eyelid inflammation
- Amblyopia
- Anaemia and paleness
- Rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis, gouty complaints
- Weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to allergies
Tissue Salt 18: Calcium Sulphide (Calcium Sulphide)
Calcium sulphide (as opposed to calcium sulphate) is one of the remedies used in homeopathy to assist with excretion of mercury and other heavy metal poisoning. The main applications of this salt are skin and mucous membranes.
- Exhaustion with weight loss (despite ravenous appetite)
- Neurasthenia (eg due to exhaustion or night work)
Tissue Salt 19: Copper Arsenite (Cuprum Arsenicosum)
Copper is a so-called co-factor and an important component of many enzymes. Where there is a copper deficiency, the following enzymes can be affected, respiratory chain enzymes, which are responsible for energy metabolism, as well as enzymes for the production of antioxidants and immune cells in the body can no longer be made in sufficient quantities.
- Neuralgia
- Sciatica
- Muscle cramps
- Colic
- Anaemia
- Circulatory disorders
- Epilepsy
- Chronic headaches
- Nervousness and irritability
Tissue Salt 20: Alum (Kali Aluminum Sulphate)
Potassium aluminium sulphate is a tanning agent (used for tanning animal hides) that changes the protein structure, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory and haemostatic action. In homeopathic doses, an unspecified proven effectiveness against nerve disorders is described. Aluminium sulphate is used in food chemistry, for crystallised, glazed or candied fruit.
- Constipation
- Colic and bloating
- Dizziness
- Exhaustion
- Unsteadiness
- Dryness of mucous membranes and skin
Tissue Salt 21: Zinc Chloride (Zincum Muriaticum)
Zinc is a trace element. It is present in all organs and also a component of enzymes. When there is a zinc deficiency, the insulin production may be disrupted in the pancreas and skin diseases arise.
- Nervous diseases
- Nervous insomnia
- Immune deficiency
- Crampy pain before and during menstruation, infertility
- Grooved nails, white spots on the nails
- Restless legs syndrome
- Hair loss and dull hair
Tissue Salt 22: Calcium Carbonate (Calcarea Carbonicum)
Calcium carbonate, also known as lime, is a component of bone and teeth. Calcium plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulse to muscles. With a lack of calcium we may find convulsions, numbness, heart rhythm disorders, osteoporosis, nail brittleness and caries.
- Chronic mucous of the eyes, ears and airways
- Swollen lymph glands
- Inflammation of the eyes and ears
- Exhaustion
- Hives
- Caries of the teeth
- Nail fragility
- Muscle cramps
- Diarrhoea
Tissue Salt 23: Sodium Bicarbonate (Natrum Bicarbonicum)
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, occurs as an acid buffer in the blood. It has an important function for the acid-base balance.
- Activation of metabolism (excretion of uric acid, for example)
- Symptoms caused by too much stomach acid, eg heartburn
- Supports the action of the pancreas
Tissue Salt 24: Arsenic Iodide (Arsenicum Iodatum)
Arsenic plays a role as a trace element for many metabolic functions in the body. In higher doses it is highly toxic. Homeopathic arsenic in micro-doses has been used in diseases such as emaciation, skin problems, weakness and diarrhea for more than a century.
- Chronic skin and mucosal diseases
- Hay fever, bronchial asthma
- Underactive thyroid
- Joint disease
- Permanent sensation of cold
- Weeping eczema
Tissue Salt 25: Aurum Chloride Sodium (Aurum Mur Natronatum)
Aurum MN is frequently used in chronic diseases.
- Pineal gland, heart, liver
- Rhythm disturbances, gynaecological disorders
- Sleep disturbance
- Heart weakness
- Menstrual issues
Tissue Salt 26: Selenium (Selenium)
- Liver
- Metabolism, cell protection
- Liver weakness, efficiency, exhaustion
Tissue Salt 27: Potassium Dichromate (Kali Dichromate)
- Liver
- Metabolism, blood vessels
- Overweight
- Arteriosclerosis
- Diabetes
Find Your Balance with W.Last
Whether you prefer lactose or lactose-free tissue salt powders, W.Last will support your wellness journey with high-quality, accessible tissue salt powders.
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