Mercurius corrosivus is a homeopathic remedy made from mercuric chloride.

It is a very toxic white powder, soluble in water, ether, alcohol and glycerine.

Ingestion of pure mercuric chloride can cause inflammatory diseases and especially erythema.

For this reason, the substance is subjected to a deep treatment to remove all toxicity and is then used in the preparation of Mercurium corrosivus.

Stomatological disorders

Mercurius corrosivus is used for dryness and burning in the throat, as well as swollen and bleeding gums.

It is also recommended when the tongue is very red, moist and stained.

This remedy is also effective for inflammation of the mouth accompanied by burning pain.

It is also recommended if your teeth are very sensitive and painful, especially at night, and/or your lips are very dry.

Gastrointestinal infections

Mercurius corrosivus should be used for swelling in the epigastric region or burning pain in the stomach accompanied by vomiting of blood.

It is also recommended if the stool is pasty and consists of blood and mucus, and defecation causes burning in the anus or rectum, accompanied by severe abdominal pain.

Mercurius corrosivus also helps to relieve nauseating diarrhoea.

Urinary and gynaecological disorders

Mercurius corrosivus treats inflammation of the kidneys with severe pain in the neck of the bladder and inflammation of the bladder.

It cures urethritis characterised by severe pain and/or greenish discharge.

It is also used for scanty urine followed by bleeding, and to relieve people who cannot remain seated for long periods because of swelling of the genitals.

Mercurius corrosivus is also most commonly prescribed for vaginitis.

Ear, nose and throat diseases

Mercurius corrosivus is an effective remedy for the treatment of pharyngitis associated with nosebleed.

Specifically, it is prescribed for coryza associated with low nasal secretion and dryness of the nose.

It also helps to reduce pain in the nasal bones and burning in the nostrils.

It can also be used for blepharitis, conjunctivitis and pupillary sensitivity to light.

Mercurius corrosivus can also be used to treat ophthalmic inflammation that causes headaches and is accompanied by severe and intense pain.