Muriaticum Acidum (HMT)

Muriatic Acid, i.e. Hydrochloric Acid, is a common acid deeply linked

with our digestive system. Most homoeopathic doctors draw a very

become completely useless and his h ead constantly rolls off the side

of the bed, with death only moments away. Such a patient is typical

of Muriatic Acid. In fact, Hydrochl oric Acid is routinely secreted in

Muriatic Acid has increased. However, the situation may be exactly

the opposite in the sense that the le vel of Hydrochloric Acid in the

hydrochloric acid, then due to a lack of the antiseptic effect of

person. However, when the acidity increases above or decreases

below the normal level, it produces the ailments that we commonly

call “acidity”. Anyhow, one has to decide after carefully observing

the symptoms. As soon as the digestive system is noted to be upset,

symptoms of a patient ameanable to Acid Phos treatment are exactly

opposite to those of Muriatic Acid patients. In Muriatic Acid, the body

The patient’s ability to think and u nderstand is badly affected. The

intellectual capacity slowly decreases and memory deteriorates. After

some time, these symptoms graduall y lead to the weakening of the

It is relatively easy to take care of the Muriatic Acid patient. As long

affected, the patient will be cured by just one or two doses even if he

is at the point of death. The profound weakness due to the “acidity”

is very dangerous but at the same time can be very easily reversed,

without leaving any long-lasting bad effects. The same is the situation

with Sulphuric Acid. So, it is most essential to understand and

compare the nature of the various acids.

crack. The tongue becomes pale, dry and swollen. Quite often, ulcers

develop in the mouth and over the tongue . Gums become swollen

and may also bleed while teeth become loose.

Some Muriatic Acid patients do not even like the sight of meat,

however, most of them enjoy eating it. Sometimes, the patients feel

severe hunger and thirst. Some patie nts are so sensitive to touch that

they do not even like to cover themselves with a sheet. The ailments

lying on the left side.

Either the upper half or the lower ha lf of a thing becomes invisible.

Similarly, either half of the left side or half of the right side becomes

obscure. In the latter condition, Muriatic Acid is very effective. For

protects against many dangerous conditions.

One symptom of Muriatic Acid is th at when the child passes stools, a

portion of the intestine prolapses out (rectal prolapse).

In the conditions associated with formation of blisters and sores in

the mouth, and cuts developing on the tongue, there is a need for

vigorous treatment not only to cure the mouth problems but also to

cure the fever and its bad effects. Sometimes, in Muriatic Acid, the

tongue becomes paralyzed . There is no problem of the voice

mechanism, but only the tongue is non- functional. For such paralysis,

Muriatic Acid is very valuable. The tongue is usually dry.

In Muriatic Acid, despite the skin being sensitive, the paralytic effects

are more manifest internally. All thes e kinds of contradi ctions help in

slightest touch on the skin produces shudders . Such

hypersensitivity is also found in Ag aricus, Staphysagria and Oxalic

Most of the excretions (i.e. ur ine, stools) are no longer under

vision. On straining the eyes, the headache becomes worse.

of Muriatic Acid get worse durin g humid weather. The disease

aggravates shortly before midnight . The patient finds comfort on

In Muriatic Acid, the legs and ar ms become cold and feel heavy.

In Muriatic Acid patients, the mind remains absolutely clear and alert,

is affected first and the mind last, whereas in Acid Phos patients, the

state of mind deteriorates first and physical ailments appear later on.

symptoms of the muscular weakness. If the mental symptoms are

as the mind remains alert and the mental faculties have not been

In Muriatic Acid patients, the mind remains absolutely clear and alert,

state of mind deteriorates first and physical ailments appear later on.

In Muriatic Acid, there is severe headache that may also blur the

vision. On straining the eyes, the headache becomes worse.

Furthermore, pimples appear on the face. The lips become dry and

The headache starts from the nape of the neck and vision becomes

blurred. Sometimes, the field of vision becomes half (hemianopia).

quivering vision in one eye , Rhus Tox is very useful as it also

identifying the remedy. Though, the body appears lifeless, yet the

these remedies, strong pressure is bearable, although a light touch is

unbearable and the patient pushes the hand away with a jerk.

In Muriatic Acid patients, the mind remains absolutely clear and alert,

state of mind deteriorates first and physical ailments appear later on.

In Muriatic Acid, there is severe headache that may also blur the

vision. On straining the eyes, the headache becomes worse.

Furthermore, pimples appear on the face. The lips become dry and

The headache starts from the nape of the neck and vision becomes

blurred. Sometimes, the field of vision becomes half (hemianopia).

quivering vision in one eye , Rhus Tox is very useful as it also

identifying the remedy. Though, the body appears lifeless, yet the

these remedies, strong pressure is bearable, although a light touch is

unbearable and the patient pushes the hand away with a jerk.

voluntary control. The pulse is rapid but weak.

our stomach on a daily basis. The amount secreted varies. When the

acidity increases in the stomach, it is possible that the quantity of

stomach has decreased (hypochlorhydr ia). This als o, can produce the

symptoms of hyperacidity, because when the gastric lining make less

Hydrochloric Acid, the food inside the stomach starts to decompose,

leading to the formation of othe r acids and producing gases in the

stomach. The normal acidity of the stomach does not weaken a

as to normalize the acidity in the stomach.

scary picture of Muriatic Acid, i. e. a patient whose muscles have

even if the nerves and muscles have been afflicted. However, the

muscles. The Acid Phos patient takes a while to develop the

treated with this remedy, then the muscles may not be affected at all.

The headache starts from the nape of the neck and vision becomes

In Muriatic Acid, the legs and ar ms become cold and feel heavy.