Where are the principal data of Magnesia phosphorica found ? In Boericke and Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies of Schüssler . What is the general action of this drug, which is one of the tissue remedies ? It corresponds to darting, spasmodic pains along the course of the nerves ; spasms in different parts of the body ; colic, cramps, etc. What are its main characteristics ? Darting, spasmodic pains, which are relieved by pressure and warmth. When should it be given in colic ? Where there is intense and spasmodic pain, forcing the patient to bend double, and accompanied by belching of gas, which relieves not ; the pains are greatly relieved by the application of warmth. What are some other spasmodic affections for which Magnesia phosphorica is sometimes indicated ? Spasmodic twitching of the eyelids or facial muscles ; hiccough and spasm in teething children, also in spasmodic retention of the urine, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea ; in fact, any affection which is purely spasmodic calls for this drug, the great indicating feature being relief from heat. What is the cough of Magnesia phosphorica ? True spasmodic cough, coming on in paroxysms, without expectoration. Whooping cough is worse at night and accompanied with difficulty in lying down. What are the nervous symptoms of Magnesia phosphorica ? The patient is languid, tired and exhausted. There are spasmodic convulsions, with stiffness of the limbs, clenched fingers, thumbs drawn in. It is a useful remedy in chorea, with contortions of the limbs ; also in cramps, such as writer's cramp, piano or violin players' cramps. Copyright © Médi-T 2002 Main