The smell of sweat in particular is quickly and negatively noticed by other people. Basically, sweat is odorless. The unpleasant smell of sweat only occurs when bacteria on the skin’s surface break down the fluid secreted by the sweat glands. The odor caused by bacteria usually develops in the armpits or on the feet.
Homeopathic remedies are designed to alleviate unpleasant body odor.
Which homeopathic remedies help?
Physical symptoms are described below. Choose a homeopathic remedy for body odor/sweat that best suits your situation.
Sepia
Underarm sweating and profuse sweating on chest, back and thighs. sweating during menopause.
Silicea
cold sweat with unpleasant body odor, often also sweaty feet.
Kalium carbonicum
Sweating all over the body after the slightest physical exertion, in connection with back pain and a sudden feeling of weakness. Cold, fetid foot sweat.
Formicic acid
Regular night sweats that smell unpleasant.
Salvia officinalis
Reduces perspiration and the associated body odor.
Sour smelling sweat
Sulfuric liver
sour body odor caused by heavy sweating. The sweat is sticky. Patient is sensitive to touch.
Sulfur
sour-smelling sweat often in connection with impure, itchy skin and heavy sweaty feet. Patient is sensitive to water.
Calcium carbonicum
Sweat and all other bodily secretions have a sour odor. The patient sweats even with minor physical exertion. At night he sweats, especially at the back of his head or neck.
Sweet smelling sweat
Soluble mercury
sweet smelling profuse sweat that feels oily. Often associated with bad breath. Patient is very sensitive to cold.
Thuja
foul-smelling, sweet sweat that feels greasy. More sweat on uncovered parts of the body, covered areas stay dry.
Causes of sweat odor
- lack of personal hygiene
- constant, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- symptom of a disease e.g. B. an infection by bacteria or fungi
By sweating, the body tries to lower its body temperature and eliminate toxins.
Further tips and information on treatment
Clothing made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen) absorb sweat better. The development of the unpleasant odor can thus be prevented or delayed. It is also helpful to remove armpit hair.
