NHL Natrum Phosphoricum

Natrum phosphporicum is a homeopathic medicine and is one of the tissue remedies that are widely prescribed due to its action on the muscles, nerves as well as on the intercellular tissues. It is especially useful in ailments caused by an excess of lactic acid in the body. Such conditions include complaints such as excessive flatus, eructation, etc; it is highly useful in symptoms of dyspepsia after eating fatty foods. Its particular symptoms include sensation of a hair on the tongue, irritation in the nose and itching in the anus as from worms, fear at night and eruptions especially on the legs.

What is Natrum Phosphoricum?

It is a remedy made up of sodium and phosphorous. It is suited to those who suffer from a lack of absorption of the same. It is a very useful remedy for indigestion, heartburn, dizziness and nausea. It is a key remedy in homoeopathy as an antacid. It is of use in conditions worse by sugar or fat consumption. It is also an excellent remedy for cases such as gout since natrum phosphoricum helps in the resorption of the deposits. It has also been found to be of great use in case of worms such as roundworms since it makes the worms disintegrate and helps the body get rid of them sooner. It is so effective in case of worms that even in severe cases, low doses of the remedy such as in 3x or 6x will effectively not only prevent the increase of worms in the body and control the symptoms but also quickly excrete them out of the body. If given at regular intervals in individuals susceptible to worms, it acts as a good deworming agent.

What are the indications for this remedy?

Natrum phosphoricum 3x uses include conditions where prominent symptoms are the following:

• Irritation in the nose
• Itching in the anus as from worms
• Loss of control of urinary bladder or incontinence of urine
• Sensation of a hair on the tongue
• Muscles of the body feel tight and stiff
• Fear that is worse at night
• Itching in legs with redness and rash like appearance

To conclude, Natrum phosphoricum is a remedy useful in complaints caused by consuming excessive sugars, milk, fatty food, bitter foods. Complaints are also worse during a thunderstorm. It is recommended in cases of gastric disturbances and headaches with nausea and vomiting caused by the same. It is a useful antacid and helps prevent worms and their manifestations in the body. It is also recommended for conditions accompanied by thick yellow or creamy discharges such as from the eyes, ears and nose. It is helpful in cases of gout and pains in the joints especially in the knees. Its main action in the body is by its helpful nd beneficial role in absorption of lactic acid.