Homeopathic Database

The homeopathic remedy we know as Kali bi, or Kali bichromium, is more commonly known by its correct chemical name, potassium dicromate. In industry, this inorganic compound is use to clean and etch glass, slow the curing of concrete, and tan leather. Its oxidizing properties also make it invaluable to the photography industry.

Remember the topical headache remedy HeadOn®? Before it was reformulated in 2008 one of its ingredients was Kali Bi.

But to a homeopath, Kali bi., which is listed in some texts as kalium, is most often employed in conditions accompanied by thick and discolored discharges.

The Kali Bi. Physiology

Kali bi. people have a narrow range of temperatures they find comfortable. They get feel cold quickly but also resent very warm rooms. Their bodies are short, heavy and thick. In fact, everything about the Kali bi. body is “thick”, including the waist, neck and fingers.

Traditional homeopathy regards Kali people as especially prone to sinus infections, whooping cough and respiratory problems.

The Kali Bichromium Personality

Kali bi. people often have an aura of “laziness” about them. They tend to be slow movers, slow starters and resentful workers. They may appear lifeless or listless; these souls are the folks who grouse about having to move down one seat in the theater.

To others, the Kali personality just doesn’t seem to care. They’ll complain when asked to exert themselves, but other than that, the Kali soul seems indifferent and disconnected from the goings-on around it.

Kali Bi. in Homeopathic Medicine

In homeopathy, kalium is the first choice for any condition accompanied by thick, discolored mucous. The discharge may be yellow or green and too thick to cough up easily. Kali coughs are wet, forceful coughs that can go on for seconds at a time without results or relief.

Kalium is often used as a “backup plan” when other remedies have failed or the condition progresses the point that the discharge becomes discolored.