Calc fluor
Elasticity and hardness
Calcarea fluorica, another of Schuessler’s tissue salts, is known for its effects on elastic tissues such as ligaments, connective tissue, blood vessel walls, calcification in tendons In this instance it is helpful when these tissues are relaxed or prolapsed. Examples include, haemorrhoids, varicose veins and aneurysm, so when these are bulging and painful this tissue salt may offer some symptomatic relief, helping to tonify the tissues.
In treating ligaments, Rhus tox is usually the first prescription so when this remedy fails to act, Calc fluor is the next best option. In homœopathic lingo, it is called the chronic of Rhus-t. Ganglion may be helped with Calc-f.
It also has a reputation for treating exostosis. This is an old term for when bony growths occur where the should not. It is often found concurrent with osteoarthritis and is responsible for the formation of osteophytes on bony structures in the body. These are commonly noted on x-rays. It occurs on bones that have been injured in the past, especially on joint surfaces. The extra bone causes pain on movement. Sometimes this extra bone gets too big and breaks – the pain will be just like a fracture in a normal bone, it is common around the elbow.
This process of exostosis is behind calcaneal (heel) spurs, taking Calc-f tissue salt over a period of time may help to resolve this. Another place where calcium deposits are frequently found is on the tendons of the shoulder, this will create symptoms of bursitis. Bursitis in any joint may benefit from taking this tissue salt. It has been used to treat osteosarcoma. So it is now understandable that this remedy may help arthritic pains.
Still with the bones, Calc-f may be used to treat curvature of the spine if it is commenced early enough.
This process of excess carries over into glandular tissue where there is hardening of glands. Soft tissue growths become hard and include things like uterine fibroids. Cataract may be helped with this salt. Small hard cold sores on the lips.
Calc fluor is beneficial for creating and maintaining tooth enamel, easy caries of the teeth may occur with deficient enamel. Toothache where any food touching the tooth causes pain.
Calc fluor has also been used to antidote the effects of fluoridated water and is recommended for pregnant women who are drinking fluoridated water.
On the mental level, there may be fear of poverty, indecision, anxiety about health or affects of grief.
Keynotes
Prolapsed elastic tissues
Abnormal bony growths
Hardening of soft tissues
Ravenous appetite with emaciation
Disclaimer: This information is supplied for educational purposes only. Sources include published literature and anecdotal experiences of myself and other men, women and animals. The information is not intended for the treatment of any particular individual person or disease. If you are suffering any particular complaint please consult professional help.