As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, chemical cells salts play a very important role in homeopathy in treating some kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how natrium sulphuricum (sodium sulfate, Na2SO4) helps to treat endometriosis.

I. Definition

Natrium sulphuricum is also known as sodium sulfate with a chemical structure of Na2SO4. It has been used in homeopathic medicine in strengthening the liver and kidney systems.

II. How natrium sulphuricum (sodium sulfate, Na2SO4) effects endometriosis

A. Liver tonic
Since sodium sulfate is a liver tonic medicine, it helps the following:

1. Menstrual cramps
Since liver is important in fatty acid metabolism, sodium sulfate helps to balance the hormones in the prostaglandins family which control the function of uterine muscles. Over-production of certain prostaglandin hormones causes overactive uterus resulting in severe menstrual cramps.

2. Vitamins and minerals
Sodium sulfate is said to help in improving digestive absorption of vitamins and minerals which are essential for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle, because most women are found to be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals, thereby it helps to increase the nutrients to the body resulting in increased overall functions.

3. Symptoms of endometriosis
Since sodium sulfate helps liver in metabolism of fat and protein, it helps to provide important nutrients for nervous system cells which help to improve function of brain cells resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis such as fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, and depression.

4. Food craving
Since it also helps liver in metabolism of carbohydrates, it not only helps to provide necessary energy for the body's tissues but also increases the function of insulin regulation which reduces the symptom of food and sugar craving for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle.

B. Kidney
Sodium sulfate helps the kidney to secrete of the body toxins through urinary tract and reduce the risk of environmental toxin accumulation that causes abnormal cell growth resulting in lessening the risk of endometriosis.