Ferrum Phosphoricum (HMT)

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Ferrum Phos is a compound of phosphor us and iron and is a natural

component of the red blood cells. A de ficiency of Ferrum Phos is also

considered as a deficiency of iron in the blood. Ferrum Phos is the

constitution. Due to the presen ce of phosphorus, some symptoms

resemble those of this element. The patient does not have any specific

blood and associated weakness.

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

are useful in patients with a thin , dilute blood who have the tendency

Phosphorus, Acid Phos and Ferrum Phos.

Phosphorus in homoeopathic potencie s has the capability to thicken

blood (haemoconcentration). If the blood becomes too thick, it can be

should not be blindly c ontinued for a long time. Patients who take

Phosphorus, Acid Phos and Ferrum P hos must get their blood tested

every two to three months. The normal coagulability (thickness) of

blood prevents spontaneous blee ding. 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

easily and result in permanent discomfort on lifting even a light

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weight. Millefolium has a similar tendency. Both are good to combat

bleeding tendencies. The anaemic patient has a tendency to get angry

easily. He starts sweating and the whole body trembles. His anger is

directed towards himself. He becomes emotional very easily.

Sometimes he is happy and at other times he starts talking nonsense.

This symptom of unstable temper is due to the combination of

phosphorus and iron. The patient of Ferrum Phos likes to remain

alone and does not want to face other people. He cannot tolerate

Such patients usually talk less and like to remain aloof.

going up the stairs, and sometimes th e patient experiences temporary

the localised increase of blood pressure (congestion). Similarly, it can

happen in the case of Belladonna. But in Ferrum Phos, it is due to a

deficiency of blood, and not enough blood reaching the he ad. This is

In Ferrum Phos, there is catarrh of the Eustachian tubes. (These are

catarrhal secretions are mixed with blood, which is due to the bleeding

tendency in the Ferrum Phos patie nts. The children usually get

nosebleeds. If the patient of Ferrum Phos has bleeding from the lining

of the mouth and the gums, it is red in colour as in Millefolium. The

burning and inflammation, causing di fficulty in swallowing. These

are the symptoms of Ferrum Phos . These symptoms are common in

based on these findings alone. The patient has to be observed and

studied overall.

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purpose, the combination of Ferrum Phos, Calcarea Phos, and Kali

should not be used continuously but should be resumed after an

Ferrum Phos, the appetite sometimes decreases a lot and at other times

increases to the extent that it knows no bounds. These two extremes

is a dislike for meat. In this situation, Ferrum Phos is useful.

particularly related to pregnanc y of which one should have full

from the leaves and the burnt ashes of the tree called Pipal. This has

In other words, the body’s defences attack the embryo. If it was not

due to the three coverings around th e embryo i.e. the placenta, the

placed the embryo in a safe and secure place under the three

protective coverings (Chapter 39, Sura Al-Zumar: 7).

If the defensive mechanism around th e foetus is weaker than the

In some institutions, the scientists have discovered ways to balance

the internal and the external defe nce systems. At present, this

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experimentation on a wider scale by homoeopaths all over the world.

I would like Pipli to be tried in different potencies and carefully

observed to see what kind of patie nts it works on, and on what kinds

of patients it does not. I request the homoeopaths that whosoever

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The symptoms of Ferrum Phos aggravate by touch, jolt and

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discomfort to the patient of Ferrum Phos, thus the patient has a cold

fear but is usually somewhat rest less, disgusted and in a state of

The patient catches a cold when exposed to the cold weather. His face

better. If the blood becomes too thin, this remedy should be restarted.

Cold air relieves the headache. The headache is more severe while

becomes worse due to lack of fl ow of blood to the brain. The

movement. The cold applications offer relief.

fear but is usually somewhat rest less, disgusted and in a state of

mental confusion. There is a lot of weakness as well. Ferrum Phos

noise. Sometimes he yells out but th is is not his normal temperament.

fear but is usually somewhat rest less, disgusted and in a state of

dangerous and cause heart attack. It is very important that phosphorus

noise. Sometimes he yells out but th is is not his normal temperament.

Cold air relieves the headache. The headache is more severe while

loss of vision due to the lack of blood (anaemia). When the patient

tries to sit up suddenly or when he is climbing the stairs, the headache

headache is felt above the eyes. The nape of the neck and the temples

ache as well. There is splitting head ache affecting half of the head.

The eyesight may be lost temporarily. This symptom is also found in

of vision.

the tubes that lead from inside the throat towards the ears). The

prolonged. In the USA, it has been found during research that 40% of

towards the foetus. However, this needs further research and

fear but is usually somewhat rest less, disgusted and in a state of

dangerous and cause heart attack. It is very important that phosphorus

noise. Sometimes he yells out but th is is not his normal temperament.

Cold air relieves the headache. The headache is more severe while

loss of vision due to the lack of blood (anaemia). When the patient

tries to sit up suddenly or when he is climbing the stairs, the headache

headache is felt above the eyes. The nape of the neck and the temples

ache as well. There is splitting head ache affecting half of the head.

The eyesight may be lost temporarily. This symptom is also found in

of vision.

the tubes that lead from inside the throat towards the ears). The

prolonged. In the USA, it has been found during research that 40% of

towards the foetus. However, this needs further research and

there is coughing, it causes stress and incontinence of the urine in

the tubes that lead from inside the throat towards the ears). The

tonsils swell and there is irritation in the throat due to bleeding,

interval. This regimen does not cause any harm, rather it is useful. In

harmful things, and dislike those th at are useful for their body. There

After food intake, ther e is retching or naus ea. The nausea of

help but rarely. There are ma ny other remedies for nausea,

proved very effective in the stubborn type of nausea of pregnancy.

In my view, the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is sometimes

baby developing in their wombs. Th eir nausea is very severe and

were able to receive this treatment delivered their babies successfully.

I have found Pipli to be very useful in controlling nausea during

women, which will dribble invol untarily. The phosphorus compounds

Lack of blood or anaemia is a definite symptom. During pregnancy,

Ferrum Phos should be administered to women as a tonic . For this

Phos is very useful. In the fi rst few months of pregnancy, the

tendency of abortion is stopped and in the last two to three months of

pregnancy, it helps in the developm ent of the baby. These, however,

are the symptoms of Ferrum Phos. The pregnant women like to take

pregnancy is usually severe and obs tinate. Ferrum Phos alone will

proved very effective in the stubborn type of nausea of pregnancy.

In my view, the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is sometimes

caused by allergy. Some pregnant women develop an allergy to the

baby developing in their wombs. Th eir nausea is very severe and

the women, who abort, do it due to an allergy against their own baby.

uterine wall and the outer covering of the uterus, the embryos would

be aborted. The Holy Quran has mentioned this saying: We have

attacking power, the pregnancy would certainly be lost.

treatment is very costly. However, a great majority of women who

pregnancy. It may also prevent abortion by combating allergy

In the patients of Ferrum Phos, muscles on the back can get strained

headache is felt above the eyes. The nape of the neck and the temples