Merc Sol - the remedy of extremes!

Merc Sol, derived from soluble mercury.

If you think of the characteristics of mercury - it's commonly used in thermometers and therefore is ever changing it's levels!

The Merc Sol individual may struggle in finding equilibrium in life. Everything may feel and BE extreme for this individual. Whether they are too hot or too cold, sweating, but still chilly, ultra passionate about something and then burnt out the next day. This person tends to live in the "in-betweens" and can never truly settle.

Key physical keynotes about this remedy:

profuse, offensive perspiration - all discharges smell, breath smells, etc.
increased salivation, drooling on the pillow at night, yet very thirsty
coated tongue, with tooth marks impressed in the tongue
swollen glands, ulcers, anything that breaks down at a surface level
worse at night, and also worse from the warmth of the bed - usually has to keep at least one foot or both feet poking out from the covers

If you think more about Mercury as an element, we know it's fluid and ever changing. This person may also be guarded and somewhat secretive on the surface, with a lot of inner chaos. They may be slow to answer and slightly suspicious. They are deeply sensitive to criticism with a lot of retained resentment. They can be very intelligent and perceptive at their best or on the flip side, scattered and unable to find equilibrium at their worst.

The main thread that ties all the themes of this remedy together is the offensiveness. The smelly discharges, the body struggling to eliminate properly, sitting right on the edge of holding it all together.

Can you think of any Merc Sols in your life? I'll add a celebrity example in the comments!

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