Calcarea Phosphorica

1 . Thin, spare subjects with dark complexion, and inclined to emaciate . Scrofulous, rachitic children during first and especially second dentition. (Heads sweats not so prominent a symptom as in Calc. carb. and Silicea) . Girls at or near puberty.

2 . Sunken, flabby abdomen in children with general emaciation and inability to stand.

3 . Gastro-intestinal disorders < at every attempt to eat ; vomiting of undigested food especially milk ; craving for salt or smoked meats.

4 . Dentition diarrhoeas ; green stools with offensive flatus.

5 . Patient feels complaints more when thinking about them . (Helon., Oxal. ac.).

6 . Other general indications similar to Calc. carb .

7 . Chronic catarrhal conditions with tendency to polypi and overgrowth of lymphatic tissue.

8 . Non-union of fractures especially in old people ; promotes formation of callus.

9 . Debility remaining after acute diseases especially in young people.

10 . Modalities ; < cold and damp, particularly from melting snows (in rheumatic complaints, etc.) ; < spring and autumn ; > after lying down.