Every now and then you stumble across a gem of a product that REALLY does what it says it will do. One of these products for me are the Kali phos biochemical tissue salts. If you are unfamiliar with what tissue salts are and how they are used, let me first introduce you to the multitude of benefits that these little magic pills can provide you.

Known as natures ‘nerve tonic’ or ‘nerve tranquiliser’ Kali phos works for anyone with frazzled nerves, for anxiety (situational or generalised), for headaches and migraines (especially hormonal), for PMS (helping with cramps and irritability), for exhaustion due to lack of restorative sleep (shift workers, uni students) BUT the most amazing benefits I see from Kali phos is during labour/birth and the post-partum period – a time where tiredness and exhaustion at times is to be expected.

Given regularly at the onset of labour, Kali phos helps prevent the complete exhaustion that can come about from the hard work of labour. It is said to take the ‘pinch’ out of the peak of contractions. I have to agree, the labours I have attended where Kali phos has been taken by the birthing mum (and taken regularly throughout) seems to support this theory. If only I could provide you with research for this, for now – take my word for it.

When babe is in your arms, don’t stop there! Continue taking for at least the first few weeks of the postpartum period. You’ll be tired from the birth, but once the birth high subsides, you’ll continue to feel tired with the demands of a newborn.

How do tissue salts work?

Tissue salts are also known as cell salts. In the 19th century a German physician, Dr Schuessler, discovered that when reduced to ashes, human cells contain 12 different minerals such as calcium, phosphorous and so on. Dr Schussler understood the balance and ratios of all minerals and how they play an important role in our physical and mental wellbeing. Through the process of grinding them in lactose, the minerals could be ‘triturated’ (broken down into tiny molecules) so that ultimately, they are easier for the body to absorb.

How and When to take Kali phos tissue salts:

For headaches/onset of migraine, PMS, anxiety, nervousness, exhaustion, irritability:

Take x4 tablets, x4 times per day

For Midwives/Nurses/Shift workers:

Take x4 tablets every 3 hours throughout the day/night. For extreme exhaustion, take every hour until you are able to sleep (extra tip: it helps with getting and staying sleep!)

For the end of pregnancy:

Take x3 per day from 37 weeks pregnancy (sooner if you are expecting to give birth earlier – ideally, taken 3 weeks before your EDD). Also ideal when recovering from morning sickness or the first trimester if you felt constantly tired. Whilst you can take early pregnancy, a homeopathic liquid form is better indicated here as most pregnant women do not favour the ‘chalky like’ feel of the tissue salt pills.

For the onset of labour:

Take x4 tablets every 3 hours. When labour is established (active labour), continue to chew on x2 tablets at least once per hour. Can’t tolerate chewing the tablets? Good news, you can take in a liquid homeopathic form (30c recommended).

Kali phos tissue salts can be purchased from your homeopath, selected health stores or online. I encourage you to try and reap the benefits of these magical little mineral pills – I’m never without them.