FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM
Phosphate of Iron
In the early ranges of febrile conditions, it stands halfway between sthenic recreation of Aconite and Bell, and the asthenic sluggishness and torpidity of Gels. The standard Ferr phos difficulty is no longer full blooded and robust, however nervous, sensitive, anaemic with the false plethora and effortless flushing of Ferrum. Prostration marked; face greater lively than Gels. The superficial redness by no means assumes the dusky hue of Gels. Pulse tender and flowing; no anxious restlessness of Acon. Susceptibility to chest troubles. Bronchitis of younger children. In acute exacerbation of tuberculosis, a best palliative of tremendous power. Corresponds to Grauvogl’s Oxygenoid Constitution, the inflammatory, febrile, emaciating, losing consumptive.
The treatment for first stage of all febrile disturbances and inflammations earlier than exudation units in; particularly for catarrhal affections of the respiratory tract. Ferr phos. 3x will increase hemoglobin. In pale, anaemic subjects, with violent neighborhood congestions. Haemorrhages, vivid from any orifice.
Head.–Soreness to touch, cold, noise jar. Rush of blood to head. Ill consequences of sun-heat. Throbbing sensation. Vertigo. Headache higher bloodless applications.
Eyes.–Red, inflamed, with burning sensation. Feeling as of sand below lids. Hyperaemia of optic disc and retina, with blurred vision.
Ears.–Noises. Throbbing. First stage of otitis. Membrana tympani pink and bulging. Acute otitis; when Bellad fails, prevents suppuration.
Nose.–First stage of colds in the head. Predisposition to colds. Epistaxis; vibrant purple blood.
Face.–Flushed; cheeks sore and hot. Florid complexion. Facial neuralgia; worse, shaking head and stooping.
Throat.–Mouth hot; fauces red, inflamed. Ulcerated sore throat. Tonsils purple and swollen. Eustachian tubes inflamed. Sore throat of singers. Subacute laryngitis with fauces infected and pink (2x). After operations on throat and nostril to manipulate bleeding and relieve soreness. First stage of diphtheria. Ranula in vascular, sanguine constitutions.
Stomach.–Aversion to meat and milk. Desire for stimulants. Vomiting of undigested food. Vomiting of brilliant crimson blood. Sour eructations.
Abdomen.–First stage of peritonitis. Haemorrhoids. Stools watery, bloody, undigested. First stage of dysentery, with a whole lot blood in discharges.
Urinary.–Urine spurts with each cough. Incontinence. Irritation at neck of bladder. Polyuria. Diurnal enuresis.
Female.–Menses each three weeks, with bearing-down sensation and ache on pinnacle of head. Vaginismus. Vagina dry and hot.
Respiratory.–First stage of all inflammatory affections. Congestions of lungs. Haemoptysis. Short, painful tickling cough. Croup. Hard, dry cough, with sore chest. Hoarseness. Expectoration of pure blood in pneumonia (Millefol). Cough higher at night.
Heart.–Palpitation; pulse rapid. First stage of cardiac diseases. Short, quick, tender pulse.
Extremities.–Stiff neck. Articular rheumatism. Crick in back. Rheumatic ache in shoulder; pains lengthen to chest and wrist. Whitlow. Palms hot. Hands swollen and painful.
Sleep.–Restless and sleepless. Anxious dreams. Night sweats of anaemia.
Fever.–Chill every day at 1 pm. All catarrhal and inflammatory fevers; first stage.
Modalities.–Worse, at night time and four to 6 pm; touch, jar, motion, proper side. Better, bloodless applications.
Relationship.–Compare: (Oxygenoid Constitution. Acon; China; Arsenic; Graphit; Petrol). Ferrum pyrophosph (congestion of intelligence and headache following brilliant loss of blood; tarsal cysts); Acon; Gelsem; China.
Dose.–Third to twelfth potency.
