Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases ; North American Journal of Homoeopathy , Vol. VII ; British Journal of Homoeopathy ; Vol. XXI. How is Phosphorus tincture prepared ? Strong 95 per cent. alcohol with an excess of Phosphorus is put into an open bottle in a hot water bath, and after the Phosphorus is melted, vigorously shaken until cold, then decanted. Drug power, 1/1000. This saturated solution corresponds to the 3x potency, and 10 drops, with 90 drops of strong alcohol, give the 4x or 2 potency. Dilute alcohol should not be used until the 6th dilution is reached. Can Phosphorus be triturated ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases a method is given, but alcoholic solutions are preferable. It is sometimes prepared in Ether . Give in brief the general applicability of Phosphorus. It profoundly affects mucous membranes ; causes great alterations in the structure of the liver, enlarging it and producing fatty degeneration. It also produces caries and necrosis of bones. The sexual organs of both sexes are impressed by its action, and it has a special action on the respiratory organs. Give eight characteristic symptoms of Phosphorus.