Mineral
Ferrum Phosphoricum
Phosphate of Iron
Repertory abbreviation: Ferr-p.
Fcrr. phos. — In the early stages of febrile conditions, it stands midway between sthcnic activity of Aconite and Bell, and the asthenic sluggishness and torpidity of Gels. The typical Fcrr. phos. subject is not full blooded and robust. but nervous, sensitive, anaemic with the false plethora and easy fushing uf Ferrum. Prostration marked; face more active than Gels. The superficial redness never assumes the dusky hue of Gels. Pulse soft t and flowing; no anxious restlessness of ylcon. Susceptibility to chest troubles. Bronchitis of young children. ln acute exacerbation of tuberculosis, a fine
Head
Soreness to touch, cold, noise, jar. Rush of blood to head. Ill effects of sun-heat. Throbbing sen- sation. Vertigo. Headache better cold applications.
Eyes
Red, inflanirned, with burning sensation. Feeling as of sand under lids. Hyperrmia of optic disc and retina, with blurred visinn
Ears
Noises. Throbbing. First stage of otitis. Membrana tympani red and bulging. Acute otitis; when Bellad. fails, prevents suppuration.
Nose
First stage of colds in the head. Predisposi- tion to colds. Epistaris; bright red blood.
Face
Flushed; cheeks sore and hot. Florid com- plexion. Facial neuralgia: worse, shaking head and stooping.
Throat
Mouth hot; fauces red, inrlamed. Ulcer- ated sore throat. Tonsils red and swollen. Eustachian tubes inflamed. Sore throat of singers. :Subacute laryngitis with fauces inflamed and red (2x). After operations on throat and nose to control bleeding and relieve soreness. First stage of diphtheria. Ranula in vascular, sanguine constitutions.
Stomach
Aversion to meat and milk. Desire for .3.35 stimulants. I'omiting of undigested food. Vomiting of bright red blood. Sour crurtations.
Abdomen
First stage of peritonitis. Haemorrhoids. Stools watery, bloody, undigested. First stage of dysen- ery, with much blood in discharges.
Urinary
Urine spurts with every cough. Inconti- nence. Irritation at neck of bladder. Polyuria. Iinu)- nal enuresis.
Female
Menses every three weeks, with bearing- down sensation and pain on top of head. Vaginisinus. Vagina dry and hot.
Respiratory
First stugc of all inflammatory affec- tions. Congestions of lungs. Haeinoptysis. Short, pain- ful tickling cough. Croup. Hard, dry cough, with sore chest. Hoarseness. Lxpcctoration of pure blood " pneumonia. [Mittefol.]
Heart
Palpitation; pulse rapid. First stage of car- diac diseases. Short, quick, soft pulse.
Extremities
Stiff neck. Articular rheumatism. Crick in back: Rheumatic pain in shoulder; pains ex- tend to chest and wrist. Writlow. Palms hot. Hands swollen and painful.
Sleep
Restless and sleepless. Anxious dreams. Night sweats of anemia.
Fever
Chill daily at l P. M. All catarrhal and in- fammatory fevers; first stage.
Modalities
Worse, at night and 4 to 6 A. M.; touch, jar, motion, right side. Better, cold applications.
Relationships
Compare: Ferrum pyrophosph. (con- gestion of brain and headache following great loss of blood; tarsal cysts) ; dlcon.; Gclsen.; China.
Dose
Third to twelfth potency.