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What is Natrum Phosphoricum?

Deborah Walker
Deborah Walker

Natrum phosphoricum is a homeopathic remedy commonly known as sodium phosphate. Homeopaths prescribe it for excess lactic acid that is the result of eating too much sugar. During the production process, sodium phosphate is repeatedly mixed with either lactose powder, distilled water, or alcohol. Although there are no actual molecules of the original ingredient once dilution is completed, homeopathic doctors believe that the electromagnetic signature of the original element remains and is responsible for healing. There have been no peer-reviewed studies or other scientific evidence that natrum phosphoricum works as claimed.

In making natrum phosphoricum, diluted sodium phosphate is mixed with either powdered lactose, distilled water, or alcohol. Then one part of that mixture is again diluted with powdered lactose, distilled water, or alcohol. This is repeated numerous times until the desired potency is reached. The final product is made into small, white tablets that dissolve when placed under the tongue, or bottled as a tincture.

Natrum phosphoricum might be recommended to treat canker sores.
Natrum phosphoricum might be recommended to treat canker sores.

According to homeopathy, the symptoms of lactic acid build-up include a yellow, creamy coating on the roof of the mouth near the throat and on the tongue, sour vomiting, an inflamed throat, colic, and gas. In conjunction with these physical symptoms, the patient may experience some odd mental symptoms. If the patient experiences nightmares, for example, natrum phosphoricum may be the homeopathic remedy that will help the patient's body heal itself.

Natrum phosphoricum reportedly helps with conjunctivitis.
Natrum phosphoricum reportedly helps with conjunctivitis.

Natrum phosphoricum may be recommended when the patient has a pale, bluish cast of the face, canker sores and blisters on the tip of the tongue, or rheumatism in the knee. This homeopathic remedy reportedly helps people with rheumatic arthritis, conjunctivitis, worms, and diabetes. Gastric problems, such as heartburn or indigestion, diminished energy in the morning, and nervousness all may indicate the need for this remedy. According to homeopathic medicine, all of these signs and symptoms are due to lactic acid build up.

There are no peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of natrum phosphoricum.
There are no peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of natrum phosphoricum.

A potency of 6x is given to patients who need cell salts replaced. It is prescribed at 30x potency for other conditions. The dosage for acute symptoms is usually four tablets each hour. When used as a tonic, the dosage is four tablets four times a day.

There are no properly controlled studies indicating the effectiveness of natrum phosphoricum. All evidence is anecdotal, which means that it comes from the experience of the patient or doctor. Conventional doctors are generally skeptical of homeopathic medicine and attribute any successful treatment to the placebo effect.

Natrum phosphoricum can be used to treat indigestion and other gastric problems.
Natrum phosphoricum can be used to treat indigestion and other gastric problems.

Sodium phosphate has no known side effects. Despite this, anyone thinking about using it should consult with a doctor first. This is especially true for pregnant or nursing women, those with chronic health conditions, and children because no formal tests have been done to prove it is safe for these populations.

Discussion Comments

EchoRoll
Exactly Forterdom. It is all about the very small. It wasn’t that long ago when doctors poo-poohed the idea of bacteria and viruses. After all, if you can’t se it it isn’t there. Possibly the equipment to accurately run tests on homeopathy hasn’t been developed yet? Right now I am taking Silicea to help with issues with my fingernails and they are improving.
Forterdom
Yes Echoroll, our family has used Natrum Muriaticum to clear our daughter’s perpetual runny and stuffy nose during bad colds to allow her to sleep. And, our animals respond to homeopathic remedies as well. Cats aren’t known for their placebo responses. It would certainly be interesting to see quantum physics applied to the research spectrum here, because the whole point is the extremely small and unseen properties of these substances. So then if it is all true, what does that say about how many toxins we all are exposed to in our day to day lives and how they may affect us? Even if water is purified, once it has been contaminated will there be a residual effect that we cannot predict?
EchoRoll

Homeopathy was essentially the first mass pill medicine. Although it relies on extreme dilution of a substance to the point of no actual molecules of that substance being present, homeopaths believe that a “vibration” or energy of that substance is still there and can effect the body. If quantum and particle physics theories are applied to this concept then it is plausible. The residual particles can have an effect on a quantum level. My family has used Rhus Toxicodendron to treat and prevent poison ivy with great success. My wife is allergic to poison ivy and never gets it while taking the Rhus Tox remedy. More research certainly needs to be done, but will anyone fund research on a quantum level?

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    • Natrum phosphoricum might be recommended to treat canker sores.
      By: Antonio Gravante
      Natrum phosphoricum might be recommended to treat canker sores.
    • Natrum phosphoricum reportedly helps with conjunctivitis.
      By: joshya
      Natrum phosphoricum reportedly helps with conjunctivitis.
    • There are no peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of natrum phosphoricum.
      By: nyul
      There are no peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of natrum phosphoricum.
    • Natrum phosphoricum can be used to treat indigestion and other gastric problems.
      By: nebari
      Natrum phosphoricum can be used to treat indigestion and other gastric problems.
    • Natrum phosphoricum may be helpful in easing heartburn pain.
      By: Photographee.eu
      Natrum phosphoricum may be helpful in easing heartburn pain.
    • Natrum phosphoricum may be recommended when a patient has rheumatism in the knee.
      By: goodluz
      Natrum phosphoricum may be recommended when a patient has rheumatism in the knee.
    • It's important to consult with a doctor before using sodium phosphate.
      By: Monkey Business
      It's important to consult with a doctor before using sodium phosphate.
    • Gastric problems such as heartburn or indigestion may be symptoms of lactic acid build-up.
      By: graphicgeoff
      Gastric problems such as heartburn or indigestion may be symptoms of lactic acid build-up.