Phosphoric Ac.

Acidum phosphoricum

Origin
Produced by grinding a phosphate rock such as apatite into a powder and then mixing it with sulfuric acid.

Background
Once used by doctors in Europe and the US to stimulate the digestion; now taken to lower high blood-calcium levels.

Preparation
Phosphoric acid is dissolved in alcohol in a ratio of 1:9. It is then repeatedly diluted and succussed.

Common Names
Phosphoric acid, glacial phosphoric acid, orthophosphoric acid.

PHOSPHORIC ACID This acid is made from phosphorus, which occurs naturally as apatite.

Key Symptoms

ailments that are triggered by grief; fatigue; apathy; chilliness; cravings for fruits and juicy foods

Phosphoric acid is widely used in the drinks industry to give soft drinks a fruity, acidic flavor. It is also used industrially to rustproof metals, and in the manufacture of sugar, fertilizers, detergents, waxes, polishes, and pharmaceutical products. Phosphoric ac., proved by Hahnemann and published in his Materia Medica Pura (1821–34), is prescribed primarily for profound exhaustion, and is also a useful addition to the traveler's first-aid kit for treating mild diarrhea.

Remedy Profile

Phosphoric ac. is especially suited to mild, calm, gentle people who tend to be sensitive and emotionally dependent on others. When in good health, they are usually strong, but their constitutions are easily undermined by debilitating illness, emotional trauma, homesickness, or repeated drug abuse, leading to severe exhaustion.

Profuse perspiration and chilliness are typical symptoms, as are loss of appetite and a craving for refreshing drinks and juicy fruits. The remedy is used for acute grief or stress, severe exhaustion, diarrhea, and headaches. It is also given for childhood growing pains and insomnia or exam nerves.

Grief or shock

Symptoms: Apathy, lethargy, and total indifference, brought on by emotional trauma, such as shock or acute grief, possibly due to a broken love affair or the death of a loved one. The memory may become poor, and there may be premature graying of the hair or hair loss.

Symptoms better: For warmth.

Symptoms worse: For noise; for emotional stress.

Exhaustion

Symptoms: Extreme physical fatigue and mental sluggishness, leading to listlessness and apathy. Possible causes include mental or emotional strain such as overwork, exam nerves, grief, or shock. Drug abuse or severe loss of fluids may also trigger this form of exhaustion. Hair loss or premature graying of the hair may be associated symptoms if acute shock, grief, or stress is the cause. Headaches, lack of concentration, poor memory, and insomnia may also occur.

Symptoms better: For sleep; for short naps.

Symptoms worse: For physical exertion; for emotional stress; upon waking; for talking.

Diarrhea

Symptoms: Profuse, watery, thin stools, especially during hot weather. Stools are often passed involuntarily, and are accompanied by flatulence and a distended, bloated feeling in the abdomen, possibly with cramping pain. The diarrhea does not in itself cause fatigue, although exhaustion follows after eating or due to loss of fluids.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for short naps; for passing stools.

Symptoms worse: For cold; for drafts; for emotional stress; for standing; for eating dry foods.

Headaches

Symptoms: Pain that is like a crushing weight on the temples or the top of the head, possibly with dizziness and eye strain. These headaches particularly affect schoolchildren, especially girls, who are overstudying for exams, and those stressed at work. They may also be caused by exhaustion, grief, or prolonged periods of standing or walking.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for movement; for short naps; for pressure on the affected area; for excitement.

Symptoms worse: For cold; for emotional stress; for overstudying; for loss of fluids; for noise; for music; for talking; in the evening.

Growing pains

Symptoms: Rapid growth and development of a gangly frame, causing growing pains in the limbs in children. An overactive libido may develop, characterized by frequent masturbation accompanied by feelings of guilt that may ultimately cause emotional strain and exhaustion.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for short naps; for pressure on the affected area.

Symptoms worse: For fatigue; for emotional stress.

Exam nerves

Symptoms: Headaches, with possible eye strain due to overstudying. Dizziness and even complete exhaustion may accompany the headaches. Girls are especially prone to this type of stress.

Symptoms better: For warmth; for movement; for short naps.

Symptoms worse: For cold; for emotional stress; for overstudying; for noise; for music; for talking; in the evening.

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