Salt or sodium chloride is an essential trace element. This remedy is mainly used for emotional problems where the person has closed down due to suppressed grief or emotional problems.

Natrum mur. types are sensitive, responsible and refined. They tend to dwell on things, harbouring grievances and will cry in private. They dislike fuss and prefer to be independent with bouts of unpredictable behaviour. Persons needing this remedy are serious and inflexible. Easily wounded by criticism, they may become introverted and self-reliant.

Natrum mur patients appear dark or fair skinned, with watery eyes. They can be pear-shaped. Their skin is puffy and greasy and they may be prone to cracks in the centre of the lower lip. Usually these patients are fond of salt

They are worse between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and in the hot sun.

Natrum mur. is used to treat watery colds, headaches, anaemia, constipation, and backache. Weak areas of the body include the digestive tract, blood, muscles, skin and the mind.