Remedy Whispers~Natrum Muriaticum The Remedy for the Tears You Hide
- laurahardywellness
- Aug 20
- 3 min read

Some remedies don’t just address what you say out loud.
They meet the silence.
They find the locked room in your heart.
They notice the pages you’ve kept folded for years.
For many, that remedy is Natrum Muriaticum.
From a young age, you may have learned that it was safer to keep your feelings in.
Perhaps the world around you wasn’t gentle with your tears.
Perhaps no one was there to hold you when you were hurting.
So you taught yourself to hold it together.
You smiled, even when your heart was breaking.
You became capable, dependable, calm.
You carried your pain quietly — because letting it spill out felt like it would undo you.
But the walls you built to protect yourself?
They also kept comfort out.
Somewhere inside, there’s still a part of you asking:
"Will it ever feel safe to be seen?"
Folklore & Symbolism
Natrum Muriaticum is prepared from common salt — the taste of both life and loss.
Salt preserves and protects, but it also reminds us of the tears we’ve shed. In folklore, salt has been used for cleansing, protection, and consecration. In this remedy, salt becomes a gentle alchemy — helping you move from guarded isolation toward connection, without stripping away your strength.
The Natrum Muriaticum Pattern
Nat Mur is often given to those shaped by grief, disappointment, or emotional absence. Not always the grief of death — sometimes the grief of what you needed but never received.
It’s the remedy of:
The sensitive soul who hides behind composure
The one who withdraws when hurt rather than reaching out
The person who remembers every slight and wound with aching clarity
The giver who struggles to receive
Physically, Nat Mur is often linked to:
Headaches from sun exposure or emotional strain
Cold sores after stress
Digestive issues tied to suppressed emotion
Skin eruptions at the hairline or around the mouth
Cravings for salt
Emotionally, Nat Mur people may:
Appear self-contained or private
Avoid crying in front of others
Feel deeply but struggle to share openly
Keep their deepest pain tucked away, even from themselves
When the Remedy Lands
When Nat Mur is the right fit, there’s often a softening — not a breakdown, but a gentle release.
Tears come, and they feel cleansing instead of overwhelming
Tension eases
The heart feels just a little more willing to open
Clients sometimes say:
“I didn’t know I needed to cry until I did.”
“I feel lighter, but still like me.”
“It’s easier to let people in now.”
That’s the quiet magic of Nat Mur —It doesn’t pry open your heart. It simply makes it safe to unlock the door.
A Note from My Heart
I think Nat Mur is for the moments when your heart feels like a sealed letter —addressed to someone, but never sent.
If something in these words feels like your story…Please know:
You are not cold.
You are not broken.
You are worthy of tenderness.
And there is a way to be both strong and open.
If you’re curious how homeopathy — or this remedy — might meet you where you are, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
With love,
Laura
Gentle Disclaimer
This post is for educational purposes only. If Natrum Muriaticum resonates with you, please reach out to a qualified homeopath for personalized guidance.
LAURA HARDY WELLNESS
Laura Hardy PDHom Adv is a Registered Homeopath in Vanceboro, NC, seeing clients both online, internationally, and at her clinic in Vanceboro.
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