Phosphoricum Acidum
Phosphoric Acid
Guiding symptoms
William Boericke 1922
The common acid “debility” is very marked in this remedy, producing a nervous exhaustion. Mental dc^ bility first; later physical. A congenial soil for the action of Phos. acid is found in young people who grow rapidly, and who are overtaxed, mentally or physically. Whenever the system has been exposed to the ravages of acute disease, excesses, grief, loss of vital fluid, we obtain conditions calling for it. Inflammation of bones. Neurosis in stump, after amputation. Hemorrhages in typhoid.
Mind
William Boericke 1922
Listless. Impaired memory. [Anac.l Apathetic, indifferent. Cannot collect his thoughts or find the right word. Difficult comprehension. Effects of 580
References
This monograph is an original summary faithful to the classical tradition. It condenses material from these public-domain sources:
- James Tyler Kent, Lectures on Homoeopathic Materia Medica (1905)Primary remedy pictures; characteristic mental and general symptoms. · Public domain (USA, pre-1930 publication)
- William Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica and Repertory (1927)Reproduced here in full — the complete classical repertory-style monographs. · Public domain (USA, pre-1930 publication)
- Constantine Hering, The Guiding Symptoms of Our Materia Medica (1879–1891)Confirmed symptom aggregates behind the section organization. · Public domain
- Timothy Field Allen, Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica (1874–1879)Provings background referenced by the verification tradition. · Public domain
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