Ferrum Phosphoricum

Where are the principal data found concerning this remedy ?

In Boericke and Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schüssler .

What is Ferrum phosphoricum ?

It is the Ferroso-ferric phosphate , or Phosphate of Iron , one of the so-called twelve tissue remedies.

What are the twelve tissue remedies ?

Calcarea fluorica,

Calcarea sulphurica,

Natrum muriaticum,

Kali sulphuricum,

Kali muriaticum,

Natrum sulphuricum,

Calcarea phosphorica,

Ferrum phosphoricum,

Kali phosphoricum,

Magnesia phosphorica,

Natrum phosphoricum,

Silicea.

Why are these called the tissue remedies ?

They are so called because they are the inorganic cell salts and constituents of the tissues.

Hahnemann was the first to make investigations in this line, and gave us provings of some of the salts of Lime, Soda and Potash .

Give in brief the biochemic theory of their action.

This theory was advanced by Schüssler, a German homoeopathic physician, and consists of the assertion that these twelve remedies are all sufficient to cure any curable disease, and that they act by supplying a sufficient quantity of the proper cell salts to re-establish an equilibrium which has been disturbed ; disease being, according to the same theory, a disturbed equilibrium of the inorganic cell salts.

Do Homoeopathists accept this theory ?

They do not. The only law of cure known to Homoeopathy is Similia Similibus Curantur . Clinically, however, these remedies have been found most valuable additions to our Materia Medica, and thorough proving of them is necessary.

Give the general action of Ferrum phosphoricum.

Its field is in all ailments of a hyperaemic or congestive nature, anaemia, etc.

Give four characteristic indications of Ferrum phosphoricum that have proved of value.

3. It stands midway between Aconite and Gelsemium in febrile conditions.

4. It stands midway between Ferrum metallicum and Phosphorus in respiratory troubles.

Give the eye symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum.

Eyes inflamed, red, with a sensation as if grains of sand were under the lids ; pain on moving the eyes ; photophobia worse from artificial lights.

Give five indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in ear troubles.

3. Muco-purulent discharge with tendency to haemorrhage.

4. The complete establishment of the discharge is not followed by relief of pain.

Give the throat symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum.

Dry, red, inflamed and painful throat ; sore throats of singers and speakers.

What is the diarrhoea of Ferrum phosphoricum ?

Undigested or copious, watery and accompanied by vomiting.

Diarrhoea in children with pinched face, half open eyes, hot skin and thirst, startings, in sleep, etc.

What are the symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum in the urinary sphere ?

Incontinence of urine from weakness of the sphincter, constant dribbling of urine during the daytime.

When is Ferrum phosphoricum indicated in respiratory affections ?

During the first stage of any inflammatory condition about the chest ; it stands about midway between Aconite and Bryonia in many cases.

What forms of rheumatism is Ferrum phosphoricum suitable to ?

Articular rheumatism or sub-acute rheumatism, the pains are worse from motion.

What action has Ferrum phosphoricum on sleep ?

In low potencies it has been found to cause sleeplessness, and in higher potencies it has been used with success in sleeplessness, especially when caused by a hyperaemic condition of the brain.

Give indications for Ferrum phosphoricum in anaemia.

It is useful to improve the quality of the red blood corpuscles and follows Calcarea phosphorica well, but should be indicated by general symptoms.

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