Dr. Jaiswal's Homoeopathy
Dr. Jaiswal's Homoeopathy
Understand what each nutrient does, the signs of deficiency, the best food sources, and how homoeopathy complements nutritional correction.
Each card shows the deficiency signs as red tags, the best Indian food sources, and the related homoeopathic remedy pattern. This is a reference tool — always consult Dr. Jaiswal for a complete assessment. Nutritional deficiencies and constitutional imbalances often co-exist and respond well when treated together.
Type your symptoms or click the quick-select tags below. The tool will identify which vitamins or minerals may be deficient based on your input — sourced from clinical nutritional data.
Essential for vision, immune defence, and skin cell turnover. Deficiency is one of the leading preventable causes of childhood blindness globally.
Best sources: Liver, egg yolk, carrot, sweet potato, mango, papaya, dark leafy greens
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Euphrasia (eye complaints), Graphites (skin/nail issues)
The most common deficiency in urban India — even in sunny Hyderabad. Critical for bone strength, immune regulation, mood, and hormone balance.
Best sources: Sunlight (15–20 min daily), fatty fish, egg yolk, fortified milk, mushrooms (sun-dried)
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Calcarea Carb, Silicea (bone/growth patterns)
A powerful antioxidant protecting cells from oxidative stress. Rarely deficient alone — usually co-occurs with fat malabsorption disorders.
Best sources: Almonds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ oil, spinach, avocado, hazelnuts
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Phosphorus (nerve/antioxidant patterns)
Essential for blood clotting and bone mineralisation. K2 (from fermented foods) is especially important for directing calcium into bones, not arteries.
Best sources: Leafy greens (K1), natto, cheese, egg yolk (K2), broccoli, soybean oil
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Phosphorus, Crotalus Horridus (bleeding tendencies)
Key for energy metabolism and nerve function. Deficiency is seen in diets high in polished white rice and in alcoholism.
Best sources: Whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, pork, sunflower seeds, yeast extract
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Phosphorus, Zincum Met (nerve exhaustion)
Critical for energy production, red blood cell formation, and growth. Often deficient in those avoiding dairy and meat.
Best sources: Milk, yoghurt, eggs, lean meat, almonds, dark leafy greens, mushrooms
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Natrum Mur, Condurango (lip/mouth cracks)
Involved in over 400 enzyme reactions. Severe deficiency causes Pellagra — classically described by the "4 Ds".
Best sources: Chicken, tuna, peanuts, brown rice, mushrooms, avocado, sunflower seeds
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Sulphur (skin eruptions with burning), Arsenicum
Needed for hormone synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, and adrenal function. Found in almost all foods, so isolated deficiency is rare.
Best sources: Avocado, mushrooms, chicken liver, eggs, lentils, sweet potato, broccoli
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Causticum (burning pains in extremities)
Critical for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, dopamine) and red blood cell production. Linked to PMS, depression, and carpal tunnel.
Best sources: Bananas, chickpeas, potatoes, salmon, poultry, sunflower seeds, spinach
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Sepia, Pulsatilla (hormonal/mood patterns)
Popularly known for hair and nail health. Raw egg white contains avidin which blocks biotin absorption — always cook eggs.
Best sources: Cooked egg yolk, almonds, walnuts, sweet potato, salmon, sunflower seeds
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Silicea, Phosphoric Acid (hair loss, debility)
Critical before and during pregnancy for preventing neural tube defects. Works in tandem with B12 for DNA synthesis and cell division.
Best sources: Dark leafy greens, lentils, chickpeas, beetroot, fortified cereals, orange, broccoli
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Ferrum Phos, Natrum Mur (anaemia, mouth ulcers)
One of the most common deficiencies in India, especially in vegetarians and vegans. Stores last 2–5 years, so deficiency develops slowly but is serious.
Best sources: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy (vegetarians), fortified plant milk & nutritional yeast (vegans)
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Natrum Mur, Phosphorus (nerve & anaemia patterns)
India's richest source is Amla (Indian gooseberry) — 20× more than orange. Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-haem iron absorption from plant foods.
Best sources: Amla, guava, lemon, orange, bell pepper, tomato, kiwi, strawberry
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Phosphorus, Hamamelis (bleeding tendencies)
The most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide. Affects women, children, and those with poor absorption especially. Vitamin C doubles non-haem iron absorption from plants.
Best sources: Ragi, bajra, drumstick leaves, lentils, jaggery, dark leafy greens, sesame, meat
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Ferrum Met, Ferrum Phos, China (iron-deficiency anaemia patterns)
The most abundant mineral in the body — 99% in bones and teeth. Requires adequate Vitamin D and K2 for proper absorption and utilisation.
Best sources: Milk, curd, ragi (finger millet), sesame seeds, amaranth, broccoli, tofu, almonds
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Calcarea Carb, Calcarea Phos, Silicea (bone, growth, teeth)
Involved in over 300 enzyme reactions. Modern processed diets and high stress deplete magnesium rapidly. Often called "the relaxation mineral".
Best sources: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, dark chocolate, spinach, black beans, banana, cashews
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Magnesium Carb/Mur/Phos, Colocynthis (cramps, spasms, anxiety)
Critical for wound healing, immunity, taste/smell, and skin health. Phytic acid in grains reduces zinc absorption — soaking/sprouting helps.
Best sources: Pumpkin seeds, sesame, cashews, chickpeas, meat, shellfish, hemp seeds
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Zincum Met, Silicea (skin, immunity, growth)
The thyroid gland cannot produce hormones without iodine. Iodised salt is the easiest preventive measure. Particularly critical during pregnancy.
Best sources: Iodised salt, seaweed, dairy, eggs, seafood, prunes, lima beans
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Iodum, Thyroidinum (thyroid-related patterns)
Regulates fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions including the heart. High sodium diets and diuretics increase potassium loss.
Best sources: Banana, coconut water, potato, lentils, spinach, tomato, avocado, sweet potato
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Kali Carb, Kali Phos (weakness, heart rhythm, nerve)
A powerful antioxidant mineral essential for thyroid function and immune defence. Just 2 Brazil nuts per day meet the daily requirement.
Best sources: Brazil nuts (richest), sunflower seeds, tuna, eggs, mushrooms, chicken, brown rice
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Selenium Met (debility, hair fall, thyroid patterns)
Essential fats that the body cannot make. DHA is critical for brain and eye development. Plant sources provide ALA which converts poorly — preformed EPA/DHA from fish or algae is more effective.
Best sources: Flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds (ALA); fatty fish — sardines, salmon (EPA/DHA); algae oil (vegan)
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Phosphorus, Natrum Mur (dry skin, mood, neural patterns)
Copper is essential for iron metabolism, nerve function, and melanin production (hair and skin pigment). Often overlooked but important for connective tissue and antioxidant defence.
Best sources: Liver, shellfish (oysters), cashews, sesame seeds, dark chocolate, chickpeas, sunflower seeds
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Cuprum Met (cramps, spasms, nerve symptoms), Ferrum Met (anaemia patterns)
Nutritional deficiencies affecting nerve sensitivity, testosterone, and anxiety levels are closely linked to PE. Addressing these alongside constitutional homoeopathy can significantly improve control and stamina.
Key nutrients to assess:
🔹 Vitamin B12 — low levels cause nerve hypersensitivity, early ejaculation, anxiety & fatigue
🔹 Vitamin D — deficiency lowers testosterone, worsens anxiety & mood
🔹 Magnesium — deficiency increases nervous tension, reduces muscle control
🔹 Zinc — critical for testosterone; low zinc → poor semen quality
Homoeopathic approach: Constitutional treatment addresses root cause — anxiety, nerve excitability, hormonal imbalance. Remedies are prescribed individually based on totality.
🌿 Common remedies: Lycopodium, Nux Vomica, Staphysagria, Selenium, Agnus Castus
ED is linked to poor blood vessel function, low testosterone, and circulatory deficiencies. Several key nutrients directly affect blood flow, nitric oxide production, and hormone levels critical for erection.
Key nutrients to assess:
🔹 Vitamin D — improves blood vessel function; low levels → poor penile blood flow
🔹 Vitamin B3 (Niacin) — helps circulation; deficiency → weaker erections
🔹 Zinc — low testosterone directly causes erection issues
🔹 Iron — low iron → fatigue → reduced sexual performance
🔹 L-Arginine — amino acid needed for nitric oxide production (erection mechanism)
Homoeopathic approach: Homoeopathy treats ED constitutionally — addressing performance anxiety, circulatory weakness, and hormonal imbalance without side effects.
🌿 Common remedies: Agnus Castus, Lycopodium, Caladium, Selenium, Phosphorus
Scalp folliculitis (infected or inflamed hair follicles on the scalp) is strongly linked to Zinc deficiency, which impairs immune defence in follicles. Other scalp and hair conditions each have distinct nutritional patterns.
Best sources for scalp health: Pumpkin seeds & oysters (Zinc), egg yolk (Biotin), liver & carrot (Vitamin A), fatty fish (Omega-3), sunflower (Copper)
🌿 Homoeopathic link: Silicea (offensive scalp sweat, weak hair), Sulphur (itchy scalp, folliculitis), Natrum Mur (oily scalp, hair fall)
In classical homoeopathy, nutritional deficiencies are viewed through the lens of the patient's constitution and miasmatic background. The same deficiency pattern manifests differently in different individuals — which is why constitutional treatment individualises the approach.
Don't self-supplement without a diagnosis. Dr. Jaiswal assesses your full nutritional and constitutional picture and recommends targeted correction alongside homoeopathic treatment.