During the 19^th century a German doctor Wilhelm Heinrich Schussler developed the concept of Biochemic medicine. The basic idea is that any disease that a person suffers is caused by a disturbance in the molecular motion of living tissue. The way to cure these diseases was to bring the tissue back to its equilibrium.

Schussler determined that certain salts homeopathically prepared would bring the tissue back into equilibrium. There are 12 different salts that can be used and they can be used either individually or in combination. Today biochemic salts can be obtained from homeopaths in tablet form and can be used as a self help remedy at home.

The most common complaints that can be treated with biochemic tissue salts are colds, catarrh, coughs, hay fever, headaches, indigestion and minor skin conditions.