Phosphorus
Bleeding • Lungs • Anxiety • Liver
Common Name: The Element Phosphorus
Remedy Profile
Phosphorus is a powerful, deep-acting remedy. The Phosphorus patient is usuallytall, slender, and attractive with fine skin. They are full of life, expressive, and affectionate.
However, they burn their energy quickly. They suffer from sudden weakness, fainting, and intense fears (darkness, thunder). Physically, they are prone to hemorrhages (bleeding) and chest infections.
Keynotes
- Thirst for ice-cold water
- Fear of Thunderstorms
- Profuse bright-red bleeding
- Cannot sleep on Left Side
- Worse at twilight
Clinical Uses
Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
Top remedy for bleeding from any part: bright red, profuse, and non-clotting. Nosebleeds (Epistaxis), bleeding gums, heavy periods, or bleeding piles.
Respiratory / Lungs
Pneumonia (especially left lower lung). Congestion with oppression of chest. Dry, tickling cough worse evening/talking. Hoarseness.
Liver & Digestion
Fatty degeneration of liver. Hepatitis. Vomiting of food or water (when warm). Craving for cold things like ice cream.
Nervous System
Hypersensitive to external impressions (light, noise, odors). Burning spots on spine. Paralysis after viral illness.
The "Sparkling" Personality
Phosphorus people are like a lit match: bright, warm, and easily extinguished. They are very sensitive to the vibes of others (empathic). They crave company and reassurance.
They are often artistic or clairvoyant. But when ill, they become indifferent to everything, even their own family.
20 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Phosphorus best known for?
It is famous for treating bleeding disorders and respiratory conditions like pneumonia.
Q. What is the Phosphorus personality?
They are typically open, extroverted, friendly, artistic, and very affectionate. They make friends easily but need reassurance.
Q. What are their fears?
They have intense fears: Fear of the dark, fear of being alone, fear of ghosts, and a strong fear of thunderstorms.
Q. Do they like cold water?
Yes, they have an unquenchable thirst for ice-cold water often. They drink it, vomit it when it gets warm, and drink again.
Q. Is it good for bleeding gums?
Yes, excellent for gums that bleed easily from touch or brushing.
Q. Can it cure fatty liver?
It is one of the best remedies for fatty liver and even advanced liver degeneration (cirrhosis) in early stages.
Q. Is it good for hair fall?
Yes, especially if hair falls out in bunches or patches (Alopecia Areata).
Q. What about cough?
It suits a dry, tickling cough that is worse from talking, laughing, or going from warm to cold air.
Q. Is it safe for children?
Yes, for children who grow too tall too fast ('growing pains') and are afraid of the dark.
Q. Does it help vision?
It helps in retinal troubles and glaucoma where there is a sensation of 'mist' before eyes.
Q. Can I take it for nosebleeds?
Yes, for frequent nosebleeds in children or adults.
Q. What foods do they crave?
Salt, spicy food, and cold items (ice cream, cold drinks).
Q. Is it good for anxiety?
Yes, for anxiety about health and fear of something bad happening.
Q. How to take it?
30C for acute bleeding/cough. 200C for constitutional. Do NOT repeat too often as it is very deep-acting.
Q. Can it cause harm?
In high doses/repetition, it can be destructive to bone/jaw (Phossy Jaw), so use only homeopathic potencies carefully.
Q. Does it help nausea?
Yes, specifically nausea where water is vomited after becoming warm in the stomach.
Q. Can I take it with Causticum?
No! Causticum and Phosphorus are enemies (inimical). Never switch between them rapidly.
Q. Is it good for burning palms?
Yes, burning of palms and soles is a keynote.
Q. Does it help after surgery?
It helps with post-surgical vomiting (from anesthesia).
Q. Where to buy?
Authentic Phosphorus is available at Yeelo Homeopathy.