Ferrum phosphoricum
Tissue salt #4 for first-stage inflammation. The "first aid" tissue salt for fevers, colds, and inflammation before symptoms fully develop.
Source
Iron phosphate (FePO4), found in red blood cells and muscle tissue.
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Keynote Symptoms
First stage of all inflammation before exudation begins. Low-grade fever. Congestion. Nosebleeds. Earaches in children. Anemia.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Indifference. Aversion to company but dislikes being alone. Sensitive to noise.
General Symptoms
Worse from 4-6 AM, right side, touch, motion. Better from cold applications, bleeding (nosebleed relieves headache). Flushed face with fever.
Physical Symptoms
Head
Congestive headache with flushed face. Better from nosebleed or cold applications.
Ears
First stage of earache with throbbing pain. Otitis media in children.
Nose
Nosebleeds, especially in children. Predisposition to colds.
Throat
First stage of sore throat with redness and pain on swallowing.
Respiratory
Short, painful, tickling cough. First stage of bronchitis.
Chest
First stage of pneumonia or pleurisy.
Modalities
Better From
Cold applications. Gentle motion. Nosebleed (relieves congestion).
Worse From
Touch. Jarring motion. Right side. 4-6 AM. Night.
Tissue Salt Information
Biochemic Function
Essential component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Carries oxygen to every cell. Strengthens blood vessel walls. First remedy for any inflammatory condition before full symptoms develop — acts by supporting the blood's ability to fight infection.
Facial Diagnosis Signs
Dark rings or bluish-black discoloration under the eyes. Flushed cheeks during fever. Pale with red spots on cheeks.
Deficiency Symptoms
Anemia, frequent colds and infections, easy bruising, nosebleeds, low-grade recurring fevers, weakness.
Clinical Indications
First stage of colds, fevers, earaches, sore throats, bronchitis, anemia, nosebleeds, inflammations, bruises, sprains.
Dosage & Potency Guidance
Standard dose: 2-4 tablets of 6X potency, dissolved under the tongue, 3-4 times daily.
Acute conditions: Take every 15-30 minutes until symptoms improve, then reduce frequency.
Chronic conditions: Take 3 times daily for several weeks.
Children: Half the adult dose for children under 12.
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