Schuessler Cell Salt Sodium Phosphate (Nat. Phos.)

Nat. Phos or Sodium Phosphate is part of the Natrum family of biochemic remedies. Like the others, it maintains equilibrium in the body, specifically the acid-alkaline balance in the cells of the body. It is the prime ‘acid neutralizer’ tissue salt. This neutralizing and purifying salt remedies problems associated with accretion of acid in the blood. 

It acts as an emulsifier of fatty acids. It also helps in preventing formation of deposits of uric acid in the blood. As a catalyst, it breaks down excess lactic acid so that the carbonic acid and water can be expelled through the lungs. It thus helps purify the prime laboratory of the body, the liver.

Nat Phos has a beneficial role to play in digestion too. If the gastric juice lacks the requisite amount of this salt, it results in acid and sour belching. People prone to bouts of acidity and related problems like arthritis, gouty dyspepsia, gastric indigestion, heartburn, and rheumatism are likely to be prescribed this remedy by biochemic practitioners.

This tissue salt is good for children as it can remove excess sugar from the blood especially when they have indulged in too much candy followed by a bout of acidity or nausea. Cases of intestinal worms are also treatable by Nat Phos. It is the best remedy to treat cases of excess lactic acid.

Keynote symptoms that indicate a lack of this salt are thick yellow exudations, whether deposits on the back of the tongue or discharge from the eyes. Acidity, flatulence, colic, and vomiting accompany this deficiency. The skin may be greasy and prone to pimples and body odor may be present too. Liver, gastric and cholesterol problems usually trouble those who are deficient in this salt. A craving for sweets is also a common sign.

While open air might increase the severity of the symptoms, warmth and the indoors may give relief to the sufferer.