Tissue salts - The Ferrum Family – Ferr phos

Question 1

Q1: What qualities are associated with the Ferrum Family in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 1

A1: The Ferrum Family is associated with qualities such as being firm, obstinate, persevering, and durable.

Question 2

A1: The Ferrum Family is associated with qualities such as being firm, obstinate, persevering, and durable.

Answer 2

A2: Ferr. phos. is known as “The Anti-inflammatory” tissue salt.

Question 3

Q3: Which tissues and organs does Ferr. phos. primarily support?

Answer 3

A3: Ferr. phos. has an affinity for the blood, carriers of oxygen in the body, eustachian tubes, mucous membranes, lungs, and bones.

Question 4

Q4: What are common deficiency symptoms of Ferr. phos.?

Answer 4

A4: Common deficiency symptoms include early stages of inflammation before suppuration and a red, flushed face.

Question 5

Q5: When is Ferr. phos. typically used in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 5

A5: Ferr. phos. is typically used for acute, localized inflammation and infection with heat and pain, making it a first-line remedy for early infection signs.

Question 6

Q6: What are some possible clinical applications for Ferr. phos.?

Answer 6

A6: Ferr. phos. can be applied for conditions like fever, anaemia (when combined with calc. phos.), otitis externa and acute otitis media, acute tonsillitis, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and early signs of cystitis.

Question 7

Q7: Which foods are natural sources of Ferr. phos.?

Answer 7

A7: Foods rich in Ferr. phos. include sesame seeds, spinach, lentils, onions, garlic, lettuces, apples, and almonds.

Question 8

Q8: Name some herbs that are beneficial sources of Ferr. phos.

Answer 8

A8: Herbs such as parsley, celery, dandelion, and stinging nettle are beneficial sources of Ferr. phos.

Question 9

Q9: Describe the case application involving a 5-year-old boy with acute otitis media.

Answer 9

A9: The boy developed acute otitis media with a feeling of fullness in the ear, dull hearing, redness in the auditory canal, sensitivity to touch, and a fever of 38.7°C. He was prescribed Ferr. phos., 2 tablets every hour for the first 24 hours, then reduced to every 3 hours. His symptoms improved immediately, and he no longer needed the tissue salt after 72 hours.