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By Joy Lucas RSHom.
Many write ups of this remedy talk about how friendly, sympathetic and
lovely Phosphorous people are.
These are, of course, healthy aspects and we wouldn't be prescribing on
these, we should be looking at the diseased state of this remedy.
But it is true, no matter how ill a Phos.
person is they are still so friendly and warm towards the world and this
is nearly always evident during the case taking.
I see 4 main areas of PHOSPHORUS:-
DIFFUSION - HAEMORRHAGE - FEARS - CANCER
1) Diffusion:-
Bearing in mind what Phosphorous is (to bring light) - there is
luminosity, light, effervescence (used in the manufacture of matches!! -
strike a light - here one second and gone the next) and because of this
there is a great feeling of transience.
They are all over the place, never finish anything, can't hold onto
information (learn poorly).
There is magnetism, they capture your imagination, the eyes sparkle,
easily excited, very sympathetic and sensitive to others.
Very expansive in their responses to others, they virtually never
complain or criticise.
They are openly affectionate - they need to give this out so they are
desperate for company to do this - cannot be alone for long.
They are often clairvoyent, see auras, anticipate events - so sensitive
to everything that it can become a burden to be like this.
Sensitive to sound, smells, changes in temperatures, pain, light and
dark, etc.
So their own self is of prime importance, always directing attention to
themselves, there can be a love of self, egocentric and others cannot
compete - they might have many partners during life (can't hold on to
people).
Also exhibitionist, will act out and mimic.
Children can tell dreadful fibs with great convincing, innocence and
charm of course.
A strong sexual appetite comes under this force.
2) Haemorrhage:-
The theme of diffusion continues with the haemorrhage - they can bleed
easily, profuse and from anywhere.
The blood is overflowing like the personality.
Bloody diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, heavy menses (menorrhagia), nose bleeds,
haemoptysis (lungs), haematuria (urine), extravasation of blood under
the skin, gums bleed easily etc.
They flush up easily.
Red blood and even red haired and if not red haired the hair will have
some tint of red somewhere.
3) Fears:-
So many fears many stemming from their intense sensitivity.
Fear of being rejected or criticised, cannot be happy if others around
them are not so (delusion of being noble - self importance).
Fear of anything even slightly unpleasant - effects them immensely, even
pleasurable activities can make them fearful of the emotions spent.
They fear their own sensitivity.
Fear of ghosts, spirits, the dark - think they see things, twilight (hovering
between light and dark)
Fear of noises, thunderstorms and not surprisingly fireworks
Fear of illness, being poisoned, the future, death, that something will
happen, of robbers.
Fear of being alone, of failure.
4) Cancer:-
Phosphorous is a big cancer remedy.
It is an exceedingly poisonous substance but an essential element in the
body structure.
The vapour is absorbed by the lungs and there is an affinity to lungs,
bones and nerve tissue.
But almost any organ can be susceptible and especially - liver, skin,
lungs, bowels, stomach, blood.
Kent lists the following type of cancers - encephaloma, epithelioma,
fungus haemotodes, scirrhus.
I would recommend reading "An introduction to the principles and
practice of homeopathy" by Charles E. Wheeler who gives a good
write up of this remedy from a pathology point of view.
Other pathology = strong tubercular influence so the whole respiratory
system can be involved - bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, coughs of all
sorts.
Phosphorous clients will often present with stomach and/or digestive
complaints.
The energy aspect of this remedy is vital - always tired, need cat naps.
The bones are also nearly always effected - people working with
Phosphorous used to get "phossy jaw" - necrosis of bones.
Nearly always cold but crave cold drinks and many pains are of a burning
nature.
All other modalities are easily read up on in the MM's.
Once you've had someone who you prescribe Phosphorous to you will never
forget the remedy picture, whether it is a child or an adult.
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