Using Phosphoric Acid (Phosphoricum Acidum)

As the name goes, this medicine is prepared from Phosphoric Acid and obviously acidic in nature. Every homeopathic Materia Medica mentions in detail the symptoms associated with it. There are lots of ailments where this medicine can be of great use. In addition to other ailments, it is frequently recommended in diabetes, falling of hair and general weakness and is used in all potencies including Mother Tincture but the choice of potency would differ with the nature of the ailment. Every homeopath recommends it according to his/her own perception and experience. This article contains my views on its use.

Given in lower potencies like Q (Mother Tincture) or 3X, the medicine would tend to increase acidity in the body. As the potency rises above MT, the acidity that it creates or adds reduces due to diminishing ratio of the original drug substance. It would thus be safer to use it not below 3X but if for some reason it is to be used in MT, taking it on empty stomach should be avoided. MT or lower potencies should also not be used continuously for prolonged periods. Remember that acids have a general drying effect on the body. If the person suffers from constipation, lower potencies might aggravate it. However, there might be exceptions. Oligospermia, azoospermia and diabetes are the only types of cases where I consider using low potencies.

In my opinion, warmth of the body is very essential. Low body temperature and associated low blood pressure tends to make the person lethargic with disinclination to work mentally or physically and thus reduce the working efficiency. Using Acid Phos in low potencies in such conditions would not be of much help. For satisfactory results, it should be used in potency not below 6C. Preferably, you should let your homeopath decide on potency.