Schuessler Cell Salt Iron Phosphate (Ferr. Phos.)

The most popular of the biochemic remedies is Ferrum Phosphoricum or Ferrum Phos. It is generally the first line of defense in the treatment of almost any fever, inflammation, pain, or injury and is therefore known as the First Aid Salt.

This cell salt is homeopathic iron and as we know, iron is the primary carrier of life – giving oxygen in the blood. However, Ferrum Phos is not actually an iron supplement. It works by stimulating and assisting the intake and absorption of iron in the blood and is recommended for anemic patients. Because it is safe without the side effects of iron tonics, it is often used in the treatment of children’s ailments and of the very elderly too.

As an anti-inflammatory tool, this oxygen carrier is most effective when employed in the early phases of inflammatory disorders ending with an ‘itis’ e.g. Rhinitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, gastritis, conjunctivitis and also skin infections like boils and ulcers. For respiratory ailments, it is used at the initial feverish stage.

Most biochemic practitioners recommend  Ferrum Phos as a universal supplementary  remedy to hasten recovery for inflammatory conditions,  whether they be diarrhea with fever, throbbing headache, earache or blocked ears, nosebleeds or hemorrhage,  congestion and sore throat, rapid pulse, fevers and muscular rheumatism, aches and pains and  sleeplessness. Ferrum Phos is sometimes used for fevers that are unresponsive to homeopathic medication like belladonna.

Ferrum Phos is a useful emergency aid in treating mechanical injuries too. It prevents scarring and slows bleeding when the powdered tablets are applied directly on wounds, cuts, and scrapes.

Generally, Ferrum Phos is given to patients who look flushed, are short of breath, have viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitical infections. Such patients have low immunity to colds and are anemic. Women patients are prone to heavy menstruation.

A typical patient would feel better with cold application but would worsen during the night and if subjected to jarring motion.