Homeopathic Mercurius has a tradition of use in the management of mouth ulcers, gums that are unhealthy and bleed easily, sore throat with excessive saliva and bad breath, ear problems and glandular swellings. There may be offensive night sweats and the symptoms are generally worse at night. This remedy may affect every organ and tissue in the body. Key pointsPains worse at nightHuman barometer ‐ worse for hot or coldProfuse and offensive night sweatsFoul breath, excessive saliva and metallic tasteMouth ulcers, inflamed gums, flabby indented tongueIntense thirstSore throatChronic ear conditions with dischargeTeething with salivation and ulcersModalitiesBetter: Rest; stable weather; high altitudeWorse: Night; heat of the bed; from sweating; damp and cold; draughts; weather changes; lying on right side; tobacco smoke
