Kali Sulphuricum
Kali sulphuricum (potassium sulphate)
Kali Sulphuricum (Kali Sulph), potassium sulphate, is a homeopathic remedy for the later stage of colds and catarrh with thick, yellow, sticky discharge, and for scaly skin and dandruff — with a Pulsatilla-like modality of worse in a warm room and better in open air.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Kali Sulphuricum is used for
- Later stage of colds with thick yellow discharge
- Catarrh and sinus complaints with yellow mucus
- Scaly, flaking skin eruptions and dandruff
- Yellow-coated tongue with the above
- Wandering rheumatic pains
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Kali Sulphuricum.
- Thick, yellow, sticky discharges
- Worse in a warm, stuffy room; better in open/cool air
- Worse in the evening
- Yellow, scaly skin and scalp
- Symptoms that shift and wander
Potency
Kali Sulph is commonly used in 6X and 30C; potency selection is a clinical decision for your homeopath.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kali Sulphuricum used for?
It is associated with the later stage of colds with thick yellow discharge, sinus catarrh, and scaly skin/dandruff, worse in a warm room and better in open air. The right remedy depends on your picture.
Is Kali Sulph good for a cold with yellow mucus?
It is one of the most-considered remedies for the ripened stage of a cold with thick yellow discharge, but persistent or worsening symptoms need medical assessment.
Is it a tissue salt?
Yes — it is one of the biochemic tissue salts, often used in 6X; a homeopath advises on its use.
Can I self-prescribe it?
No — consult a qualified homeopath for the correct remedy and potency.
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor