Homoeopathy — Page 331
Ferrum Phos 331 Ferrum Phosphoricum (Phosphate of Iron) Ferrum Phos is a compound of phosphorus and iron and is a natural component of the red blood cells. A deficiency of Ferrum Phos is also considered as a deficiency of iron in the blood. Ferrum Phos is the best remedy for iron deficiency anaemia. Open air causes discomfort to the patient of Ferrum Phos, thus the patient has a cold constitution. Due to the presence of phosphorus, some symptoms resemble those of this element. The patient does not have any specific fear but is usually somewhat restless, disgusted and in a state of mental confusion. There is a lot of weakness as well. Ferrum Phos given in homoeopathic potency works wonders in correcting a lack of blood and associated weakness. The patient catches a cold when exposed to the cold weather. His face is flushed and feverish. There is distaste for meat and milk. The patient likes to eat those things that may enhance the appetite. Such a patient usually gets sour eructations. Piles develop at the anal margin and the stools are mixed with thin blood, there may be dysentery. If there is coughing, it causes stress and incontinence of the urine in women, which will dribble involuntarily. The phosphorus compounds are useful in patients with a thin, dilute blood who have the tendency to bleed. For Haemophiliac patients, there are three useful remedies: Phosphorus, Acid Phos and Ferrum Phos. Phosphorus in homoeopathic potencies has the capability to thicken blood (haemoconcentration). If the blood becomes too thick, it can be dangerous and cause heart attack. It is very important that phosphorus should not be blindly continued for a long time. Patients who take Phosphorus, Acid Phos and Ferrum Phos must get their blood tested every two to three months. The normal coagulability (thickness) of blood prevents spontaneous bleeding. The thickness is however acceptable only to a limit. Once it becomes too thick, then the Phosphorus should be stopped to let the blood become thin and flow better. If the blood becomes too thin, this remedy should be restarted. In the patients of Ferrum Phos, muscles on the back can get strained easily and result in permanent discomfort on lifting even a light