Selenium
Tissue salt #26 for antioxidant protection. Shields the liver, supports connective tissue integrity, promotes healthy hair and nails, and combats chronic fatigue and premature aging.
Source
Selenium (Se), an essential trace element and potent antioxidant found in soil, Brazil nuts, and organ meats, vital for thyroid function and cellular protection.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Extreme fatigue and exhaustion from the slightest effort, especially in warm weather. Hair loss and thinning with oily scalp. Oily, acne-prone skin with large pores. Liver sluggishness with sensitivity to alcohol and rich foods. Premature aging with loss of physical and mental vigor.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Forgetful and absent-minded. Difficulty with sustained mental effort. Lascivious thoughts with physical debility. Aversion to all kinds of work, both mental and physical.
General Symptoms
Worse from heat, sun, exertion, after sleep, alcohol, tea. Better from cool air, cold water, after sunset. Oily secretions from skin and scalp. Progressive debility with emaciation.
Physical Symptoms
Skin
Oily complexion with acne and blackheads. Large pores. Itching skin worse from heat. Tinea versicolor. Premature wrinkles.
Fever / Chill / Perspiration
Profound exhaustion disproportionate to effort. Easy fatigue in warm weather. Emaciation. Sensation of internal trembling. Weakness after febrile illness.
Head
Hair loss — falling by handfuls. Oily dandruff. Scalp tenderness. Premature graying. Eyebrow hair loss.
Stomach
Liver congestion with sensitivity to alcohol. Craving for stimulants. Constipation with hard, dry stool. Hiccoughs after smoking.
Male Genitalia
Debility of male sexual organs. Involuntary seminal emissions. Prostate enlargement with dribbling of prostatic fluid.
Throat
Hoarseness with hawking of transparent mucus. Voice gives out when singing or speaking long. Laryngeal weakness.
Extremities
Weakness of the legs. Twitching of muscles. Brittle, ridged nails. Nail discoloration.
Modalities
Better From
Cool open air. Cold applications. After sunset. Rest.
Worse From
Heat and sun. Exertion. After sleep. Alcohol and stimulants. Tea. Drafts.
Tissue Salt Information
Biochemic Function
Selenium is an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and other selenoproteins that protect cells from oxidative damage. As a tissue salt it supports liver detoxification, thyroid hormone conversion (T4 to T3), and the antioxidant defense system. Deficiency leads to premature aging, connective tissue degeneration, and vulnerability to oxidative stress in hair, skin, nails, and liver.
Facial Diagnosis Signs
Oily, shiny skin with enlarged pores and acne. Premature wrinkles and aging appearance. Hair thinning at the temples and crown. Sallow, yellowish complexion suggesting liver involvement.
Deficiency Symptoms
Hair loss and thinning, brittle ridged nails, oily acne-prone skin, chronic fatigue, liver sluggishness, premature aging, poor thyroid function, weakened immunity, low libido, muscle weakness.
Clinical Indications
Hair loss (alopecia), acne, oily skin, chronic fatigue, liver disorders, premature aging, thyroid support, male sexual debility, prostate issues, nail disorders, exhaustion from heat.
Dosage & Potency Guidance
Standard dose: 2-4 tablets of 6X or 12X potency, dissolved under the tongue, 3 times daily.
Acute conditions: Take every 30-60 minutes until symptoms improve, then reduce.
Chronic conditions: Take 3 times daily for several weeks.
Children under 12: Half the adult dose.
Safety Information
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