Homoeopathy — Page 528
Natrum Phosphoricum 528 When due to prolonged illness, the body secretions dry up and the digestive juices decrease , Natrum Phos does an excellent job of rectifying them. However, China has clear superiority over Natrum Phos. Sometimes a part of the body becomes numb. If the hand, finger or a part of the ear becomes numb, Natrum Phos is a good remedy. Similarly Natrum Phos is useful, if the blood rushes to a particular part of the body. Sudden body shakes at night and associated sharp pain along the course of the arteries is also one of the symptoms of Natrum Phos. But in all these conditions, Natrum Phos will be effective only if it matches the constitution of the patient. Otherwise, these conditions may resemble several other remedies, though every one of them cannot be a match. Sometimes, while lying in the bed, the body may suddenly start to shake violently. Natrum Phos is very effective in the treatment of weak musculature and nervous tension especially affecting the eye , as well as in the treatment of muscular twitching. Since the patient of Natrum Phos suffers from hyperacidity in the stomach, it also reflects in the sourness of their perspiration and on their person. This pungent type of smell does not remain unnoticed by others. Sometimes, on hearing some bad news, a patient becomes totally mute. In this condition besides others, Natrum Phos produces an immediate benefit, safeguarding against future dangers. Otherwise, the patient may either become insane or start having fits of hysteria. The scalp starts itching with yellow pimples. Natrum Phos is also effective against eczema over the forehead. If the head feels heavy and hairs start falling, then Natrum Phos is also useful. In general, there is no cure for baldness, however, if hair loss is due to a particular deficiency , then the hair loss may start to improve by itself when that deficiency is treated. In particular, there is a specific formulary that has shown extraordinary success in for Alopecia. In Alopecia, the hair on the head starts to come off in bunches. With appropriate treatment, the hair starts growing rapidly in a very short period of time. In Natrum Phos, the headache becomes worse on mental exertion. The pain begins in the eyes, at the nape of the neck and temples with pins and needles and burning sensation. Natrum Phos is very