Homeopathy II - First Aid - Calc Phos

Question 1

Calc Phos, Names

Answer 1

Calcium phosphate (also used as a tissue salt).

Question 2

Use:

Answer 2

The bone re-enforcer.

Question 3

Mental picture:

Answer 3

• Energy can be low and accompanied by mental weakness or collapse.
• Loss of motivation, mental apathy.
• Sensitive, dissatisfied, sigh a lot.
• Children whine, are irritable and easily bored, can be badly behaved.

Question 4

General picture:

Answer 4

• Physical ailments often concern bones, joints, teeth or digestion.
• Low energy with physical weakness.
• Illness can follow bad news.
• Digestion and assimilation may be poor.
• ‘Failure to thrive’.
• In school children, stress related to school may result in phobias, abdominal pain or headaches.

Question 5

Indications (if they fit the symptom picture):

Answer 5

• Broken bones; where bones are slow to knit together. Calc. phos. 6C, 5 drops / 3 pills under the tongue 3 x daily for 2 weeks (works well taken alongside Symphytum 6C / 12C).
• Any bone surgery e.g., hip replacement, spinal fusions.
• Osteoporosis / osteopenia
• Useful during growth spurts or for growing pains.
• Teething problems / slow dentition, easy decay.
• Lactose intolerance / intolerance to milk.

Question 6

Case example:

Answer 6

• A 5-year-old little girl was climbing a tree and fell awkwardly, resulting in a wrist fracture.
• To encourage prompt healing she was given Calc. phos. 6C and Symphytum 6C to be taken 3 x daily for 2 weeks. (This was only given once the bone was set and secured to ensure appropriate healing).
• Her splint was taken off in 2 weeks and she rapidly began recovering her strength in the wrist.