Kali. Phos.

Kalium phosphoricum

Origin
A solution of potassium carbonate is combined with dilute phosphoric acid to form potassium phosphate as a precipitate.

Background
Used in conventional medicine as one of the various compounds administered in solution to patients who are fed intravenously.

Preparation
The precipitated crystalline compound of potassium phosphate is dried, then triturated with lactose sugar until soluble in water.

Common Names
Potassium phosphate, phosphate of potash, potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate.

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE According to Dr. Schüssler, a deficiency of potassium phosphate led to despondency and anxiety.

Key Symptoms

mental and physical exhaustion; yellowy-orange discharges; chilliness; person feels better for gentle movement

Potassium helps to store energy in the body's cells, maintain the rhythm of the heartbeat, and ensure the transmission of nerve impulses. A deficiency of potassium in the body is rare, since it is found in most foods. Kali. phos. is one of the 12 Schüssler "tissue salts," which were designed to counter any deficiency in the body. Proved by Dr. H. C. Allen of Chicago in 1892, the remedy is prescribed mainly for nervous collapse and exhaustion.

Remedy Profile

Extreme mental and physical exhaustion, particularly after a period of overwork or stress, is typically treated with Kali. phos. For this reason it may be given to students experiencing nervous collapse. Often downto- earth individuals with a strong sense of morality, those who respond to Kali. phos. tend to be conservative and dogmatic in their opinions. Distressing news events, such as famine or violence, can easily upset them. Extroverted behavior is typical of them, yet when fatigued they become nervous, introverted, and oversensitive. Illness makes them uncommunicative, withdrawn, and averse to company, even that of family members.

Typical physical symptoms include an inability to keep the feet still, drooping of the left eyelid, yellowish bodily discharges, a tendency to sweat excessively yet to be sensitive to the cold, and spinal pain. In addition to fatigue, Kali. phos. is given for gnawing hunger pains, headaches, and insomnia.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Symptoms: Physical and mental exhaustion following an acute illness or overwork. Extreme tenderness and weakness in the muscles may be accompanied by a slight fever. There is general lethargy, depression, frustration, anger, and irritability. Heightened sensitivity causes susceptibility to the cold and flinching at the slightest noise or bright light. The tongue is coated yellow.

Symptoms better: For heat; for gentle movement; for sleep; for eating.

Symptoms worse: For cold; for the slightest excitement; for physical exertion; for worry; for noise.

Abnormal discharges

Symptoms: Purulent yellowy-orange discharge from the vagina, bladder, or lungs, or present in the stools.

Symptoms better: For heat; for sleep; for rest.

Symptoms worse: For physical and mental exertion; for drinking milk.

Hunger pains

Symptoms: Empty, nervous feeling in the stomach, related to stress and possibly with a headache. Gnawing hunger pains cause waking at about 5 a.m., but food brings only temporary relief. Frequent eating between meals is typical. Sweet foods such as chocolates are often craved, and there may be a strong aversion to bread.

Symptoms better: For heat; for gentle movement; for eating.

Symptoms worse: For mental exertion; for worry; for cold drinks; for drinking milk.

Excess perspiration

Symptoms: Excessive sweating that occurs only during bouts of illness, notably with severe fatigue. Perspiration tends to have a characteristic smell of onions. It may appear on the head and face, especially after the slightest excitement or exertion, or after meals.

Symptoms better: For sleep.

Symptoms worse: For physical and mental exertion; for eating.

Headaches

Symptoms: Head pain, generally only on one side of the head, with a nervous, empty sensation in the stomach.

Symptoms better: For fresh air; for eating.

Symptoms worse: For cold.

Insomnia

Symptoms: Sleeplessness accompanied by an empty, nervous sensation in the pit of the stomach and possible hunger pains.

Symptoms better: For heat; for gentle movement; for eating.

Symptoms worse: For cold, dry air; for mental exertion; for worry.

Back pain

Symptoms: Sore, bruising pain down the spine. The limbs feel heavy and cold.

Symptoms better: For heat; for gentle movement; for sleep.

Symptoms worse: For mental exertion; for touch; for going up steps or stairs.

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