Tissue salts - The Magnesium Family – Mag phos

Question 1

Q1: How is Magnesium characterized in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 1

A1: Magnesium is seen as “the outsider” or “the orphan,” with traits of feeling excluded, uncertain in relationships, and balancing aggression with pacifism. It has a sense of not belonging, similar to the themes in the 1980s movie The Breakfast Club.

Question 2

Q2: What is Magnesium phosphoricum (Mag. phos) known as in tissue salt therapy?

Answer 2

A2: Magnesium phosphoricum (Mag. phos) is known as “The Relaxant” in tissue salt therapy.

Question 3

Q3: What are the key areas where Mag. phos has an affinity in the body?

Answer 3

A3: Mag. phos primarily affects muscle and nerve cells, the colon, and the heart.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A4: Deficiency symptoms include muscle spasms, cramps, neuralgia, and restlessness. It often acts rapidly when taken with a little hot water.

Question 5

Q5: Why are magnesium and phosphate essential in the body?

Answer 5

A5: Magnesium and phosphate are needed in reactions that release energy, including those involving carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. They also play a role in the synthesis, degradation, and stability of DNA.

Question 6

Q6: In what types of conditions is Mag. phos commonly used?

Answer 6

A6: Mag. phos is commonly used for cramps or spasms (intestinal, biliary, renal colic, dysmenorrhoea), tension headaches, migraines, bronchial spasms (asthma, croup), restlessness, angina, anxiety, and worries.

Question 7

Q7: What are some dietary sources of Mag. phos?

Answer 7

A7: Dietary sources include apples, plums, bananas, peas, green leafy vegetables, walnuts, grapefruit, figs, and almonds. Helpful herbs are melissa, chamomile, sage, nettle, dill, valerian, dandelion, and oats.

Question 8

Q8: Describe a case where Mag. phos was used to treat menstrual issues.

Answer 8

A8: A 37-year-old woman with severe menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea was given Mag. phos, 4 tablets 3–4 times daily. The next month, her bleeding and pain were significantly reduced, and after 4 months, she only experienced mild menstrual cramps, with her uterus returning to normal size.

Question 9

Q9: How was Mag. phos used to support a young boy with sleep and behavioral issues?

Answer 9

A9: A 5-year-old boy who was restless, fidgeted, struggled with attention, and experienced night terrors was prescribed Mag. phos, 2 pills 3 times daily. After a month, his behavior improved, he was calmer, slept better, and did not experience further night terrors.