You might be aware of homeopathic medicines which are commonly used to treat and prevent various health problems. A recent addition to these medicines is bio combination (BC) medicines which are widely used to improve overall health. Moreover, these tablets are considered safe for everyone including children and old people.
What are bio combinations?
Bio Combination (BC) medicines are homeopathic combinations which contain salts developed by Dr. Schuessler. The body contains around 12 biochemical minerals. Any imbalance in these minerals can create a favourable environment for bacterial growth and increase the risk of illness. The bio combination salts help to maintain the correct balance of these minerals and aid in the proper functioning of the body. The 12 biochemical minerals are mixed in different combinations to produce 28 different BC medicines.
Here we describe the top 11 common types of BC in detail. But before that, you need to know about the dosage, contraindications and precautions regarding the use of these medicines.
Dosage
To know the right dose of medicine, consult your physician before taking these bio combinations. The typical dosage of BC medicines is:
Adults — 4 tablets each twice a day
Children — 2 tablets each twice a day
Contraindications
There are no contraindications reported so far. But if you are a pregnant woman or a lactating mother, then consult a homeopathic physician before taking these bio combinations.
Precautions
-Maintain a gap of at least 30 minutes between meals and medication.
-Avoid taking two different bio combinations or allopathic medications with BC at the same time.
-Do not take these medicines after having foods that a emit strong odour such as onion, hing, garlic and coffee.
-Avoid taking these medicines just after brushing your teeth or flossing as the strong smell in these products can reduce the efficacy of the medicine.
Types of Bio-Combinations
BC 1
Used to treat: Anemia
Best used in combination with: Ferrum Met Dilution 3X
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Poor digestion
-Excessive fatigue due to mental or physical stress
-Yellowing of the skin
-Palpitations
How it works: It enhances the absorption of iron from food and aids in the production of hemoglobin, thus alleviating symptoms of anemia.
Ingredients:
Calcarea phosphorica 3x
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Natrum muriaticum 3x
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 1
BC 4
Used to treat: Constipation
Best used in combination with: ADEL 11 Defaeton Drop
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Dry, hard and dark coloured stool
-Bowels constipated without apparent cause
-Dull headache due to constipation
-Alternate diarrhoea and constipation
How it works: It helps regulate bowel movements and acts as an ideal combination along with food to keep constipation at bay.
Ingredients:
Calcarea fluorica 3x
Kalium muriaticum 3x
Natrum muriaticum 3x
Silicea 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 4
BC 6
Used to treat: Cough, Cold and Catarrh
Best used in combination with: Dr Willmar Schwabe India Tussistin Syrup
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Acute inflammatory, febrile catarrhal conditions
-Difficulty in breathing
-Chest pain
-Bronchitis
-Rattling/Whooping cough
-Difficulty in breathing
-Headache with cough
How it works: It helps in clearing the toxins that lead to irritation of the throat and accumulation of mucus.
Ingredients:
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Kalium muriaticum 3x
Magnesia phosphorica 3x
Natrum muriaticum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 6
BC 7
Used to treat: Diabetes
Best used in combination with: ADEL 18 Glucorect Drop
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Increased frequency of urination, especially at night
-Increased thirst with drowsiness
-Weakness and cramps in calves
-Dryness of lips
-Improves intake of glucose by body tissues
-Reduces blood sugar levels
How it works: It improves the functioning of the pancreas to boost the production of insulin and keep blood glucose level in control.
Ingredients:
Calcarea phosphorica 3x
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
Natrum phosphoricum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 7
BC 15
Used to treat: Menstruation Troubles
Best used in combination with: ADEL 31 Upelva Drop
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Irregular periods (frequent as well as late periods)
-Scanty and delayed periods
-Profuse bleeding during periods or periods lasting for a longer duration
-Abdominal pain or colics during periods
-Excessive bleeding and pain during menstruation
How it works: It helps to regulate the hormonal balance and thus, maintain the cycle of menstruation. It also strengthens the female reproductive system.
Ingredients:
Calcarea phosphorica 3x
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
Magnesia phosphorica 3x
Kalium sulphuricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 15
BC 17
Used to treat: Piles
Best used in combination with: Aesculus Ointment
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Painful internal or external piles
-Fissures that cause severe pain when passing stools
-Bleeding from engorged rectal veins
-Fissures with backache
-Anal pain before, during and after stools
How it works: It relieves constipation, which is one of the common cause of piles. It also reduces the pain and blood loss by reducing the pressure on the muscles.
Ingredients:
Calcarea fluorica 3x
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Kalium muriaticum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 17
BC 19
Used to treat: Rheumatism
Best used in combination with: Allen A28 Rheumatism Drop
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Joint and muscle pains with or without inflammation
-Neck stiffness and pain
-Shoulder pain
-Muscle cramps or twitching caused during sports or when sitting in one position for long
-Sciatica which causes severe pain that radiates from the pelvic region to the thigh
-Cracking sound of joints
How it works: This bio combination salt works by alleviating joint and muscle pain, which is commonly seen in people suffering from rheumatic disease.
Ingredients:
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Magnesia phosphorica 3x
Kalium sulphuricum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 19
BC 20
Used to treat: Skin diseases
Best used in combination with: Bakson’s Acne Aid Cream and Tablet
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Acne
-Infection of the finger or toes and cracks
-Circular patches of itchy and scaly skin seen in eczema
-Boils and eruptions on the scalp
-Red, itchy rash on the scalp due to seborrhea
-Itchy and flaky skin seen in psoriasis
-Skin inflammation in herpes
How it works: It works by lowering the inflammation in the body and boosting the immune system to fight against most of the common skin diseases.
Ingredients:
Calcarea fluorica 3x
Calcarea sulphurica 3x
Kalium sulphuricum 3x
Natrum muriaticum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 20
BC 21
Used to treat: Teething Trouble
Best used in combination with: Calcarea Phos 6X Tablet
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Tardy dentition and trouble during dentition
-Dentition disorders
-Irritability and cranky nature of kid during dentition
-Diarrhea and vomiting during dentition
-Fever during dentition
How it works: It helps in reducing the pain and discomfort in kids commonly seen during teething.
Ingredients:
Ferrum Phosphoricum 3x
Calcarea Phosphorica 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 21
BC 25
Used to treat: Acidity, Flatulence and Indigestion
Best used in combination with: Bakson’s Gastro Aid Tablet
Symptoms which can be treated:
Gastric problems such as bloating and acidity
Hyperacidity and dyspepsia
Feeling sour taste in the mouth due to indigestion
Severe pain in the stomach due to flatulence
Bilious vomiting
Headache caused due to indigestion and gas trouble
How it works: It works best when accompanied by dietary changes and lifestyle modifications to improve digestion. It helps in neutralizing the stomach acid and improves digestion.
Ingredients:
Natrum phosphoricum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Silicea 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 25
BC 28
Used to treat: General Tonic
Best used in combination with: SBL Alfalfa Malt Energy Stimulant
Symptoms which can be treated:
-Helpful in improving the overall health
-Boosts the functioning of the entire system
-Provides necessary nutrition
-Improves resistance to disease
-Aids in the utilization of food
How it works: It contains a combination of the common bio chemic minerals and thus, helps in maintaining the normal functioning of the body.
Ingredients:
Calcarea fluorica 3x
Calcarea phosphorica 3x
Calcarea sulphurica 3x
Ferrum phosphoricum 3x
Kalium muriaticum 3x
Kalium phosphoricum 3x
Kalium sulphuricum 3x
Magnesia phosphorica 3x
Natrum muriaticum 3x
Natrum phosphoricum 3x
Natrum sulphuricum 3x
Silicea 3x
Where to buy: Bio combination 28
(The article is reviewed by Dr. Manju Singh, Homeopathic Physician)