Sulphur, the basic element from which the homeopathic remedy sulphur is made, is a yellowish chemical substance.

It is commonly found around volcanic springs and craters.

To make sulphur, the sulphur is first purified and then finely ground.

Once the sulphur has been ground into lactose, the process continues with dilution and dynamisation to enhance the therapeutic properties of the product.

Sulphur is effective in the treatment of various pathologies.

Infectology

Sulphur is a medicine used to treat viral infections (herpes, measles, chickenpox), bacterial infections (whooping cough, impetigo, ringworm, furunculosis) and parasitic infections such as scabies.

It helps to reduce or even eliminate the painful symptoms of these infections.

Dermatology

Sulphur significantly improves the health of patients suffering from eczema, dermatitis, dermatoses, mycoses and acne.

It relieves purulent rashes, itching of the skin and scalp, and any skin abnormalities.

Sulphur is also recommended for itching, scabs, rashes, chilblains, cellulitis and psoriasis.

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Sulphur's healing properties allow it to be used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as the common cold, chronic or seasonal rhinitis, coryza, chronic otitis and mumps.

Many other conditions such as nasal catarrh, polyps, epistaxis, sore throat, wheezing in the chest may require the prescription of this remedy.

Pneumology

Respiratory diseases can be treated with sulphur.

This remedy is very good for treating breathing difficulties (dyspnoea) and diseases of the lungs and bronchi.

It is used in pulmonology to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and pleurisy, an inflammation of the pleura, the organ surrounding the lungs.

It is characterised by coughing fits and difficulty breathing.

Ophthalmology

Sulphur is a very effective remedy for various eye inflammations.

It is therefore recommended for ophthalmia, blepharitis or keratitis.

These conditions can be chronic and are accompanied by itching and burning.

Sulphur can also be used to treat eyes affected by cataracts or glaucoma, which can lead to visual impairment or blindness.

Sulphur can also stop ulcers on the cornea and around the eyelids.

It successfully treats ophthalmoplegia.

These are characterised by paralysis of the eye muscles following damage to the motor nerves.

It is often associated with migraine.

Gastroenterology

Sulphur is also indicated for peptic ulcers, gastritis and ulcerative colitis.

These conditions, which affect the stomach, stomach lining or large intestine, are associated with burning or irritation.

Sulphur is also a therapeutic solution that reduces bloating, belching and diarrhoea.

Rheumatology

The treatment of rheumatic and joint pain by administration of sulphur is effective.

The prescription of this remedy significantly improves the health of patients suffering from arthritis, synovitis or gout.

It is particularly recommended for acute localised pain in the hands, numbness, stiffness in the neck, knees and ankles, and rheumatic pain in the left shoulder.

These symptoms, especially rheumatic pain, are aggravated by heat and dry cold.

Cardiology

Sulphur is an excellent remedy for treating cardiac arrhythmia.

In any case, when there are dysfunctions or abnormalities in the regularity or frequency of the heartbeat, this remedy is a valuable therapeutic aid.

Its effectiveness is remarkable in the presence of palpitations or in the presence of ventricular failure, aneurysm, vascular congestion and any other cardiac disorder characterised by an irregularity in the distribution of blood in the body.

Urology

If the symptoms of prostatitis are most severe at night, with marked improvement with exercise or exposure to fresh air, sulphur is the remedy of choice.

This remedy is effective against conditions confined to the urinary tract.

This is why, in addition to prostatitis, chronic bladder inflammation (cystitis), urethritis, urinary incontinence and enuresis are among the conditions treated with sulphur.

It helps patients who have to urinate frequently or who have penile pain or involuntary ejaculation.

Gynaecology

Sulphur is a beneficial therapeutic alternative for women suffering from gynaecological disorders related to menstruation.

Premenstrual syndrome, late, heavy, irregular or painful periods are treated thanks to the medicinal properties of this remedy.

Other gynaecological indications for sulphur include vaginal mycosis, leucorrhoea and vaginitis.