What Are the Medicinal Uses of Calcarea Phosphorica?
Calcarea phosphorica is a mineral homeopathic medicine used mostly for disorders associated with nutritional deficiency, psychological conditions, and abnormality in a child’s growth and development. It is commonly known as calcium phosphate, which is a mineral salt that plays extensive role in the mineralization of teeth and bones. Chemical components of Calcarea phosphorica include the mixture of diluted phosphoric acid and calcium hydroxide, also known as lime water. This remedy is frequently confused with many similar remedies, such as the Tuberculinum, Calcarea carbonica and Chamomilla.
Preparations of Calcarea phosphorica typically are in the form of gel, ointment, dental paste, capsule or powder. Chewable tablets are also available, especially for children. These are made to treat many developmental conditions in children, such as delay in talking and walking, late development of teeth, malformation of bones, progressive widening or delay in the closure of the fontanels, and anemic conditions. Other childhood conditions which may benefit from Calcarea phosphorica include growing pains, indigestion, headaches, grief, and inflammation of the spine, known as rachitis.
Use of Calcarea phosphorica is also indicated in individuals who manifest with slow recovery from acute illnesses, and in those with severe thinness or emaciation as a result of malnutrition or underlying disease. Psychological problems, such as discontent, irritability, fear and anger, may also benefit with this treatment. Temporary relief of psychological tensions, such as stress, nervousness, anxiety and mild depression, also call for the use of Calcarea phosphorica. Other health conditions where this homeopathic preparation is used include insomnia, indigestion, carpal tunnel syndrome, diarrhea, allergies and hypocalcemia—or calcium deficiency.
This homeopathic remedy is often beneficial in healing bone fractures and bone misalignments, as it can provide balance and reformation of deformed bone structures. Tablet preparations of this compound are usually recommended as a skeletal health supplement to treat osteoarthritis, backache, and prevent osteoporosis or brittleness of bones, which is very common in the elderly and in post-menopausal women. This can also be helpful during and after pregnancy in relieving tiredness and facilitating nutrient absorption.
Homeopathic practitioners, also called homeopaths, frequently provide remedies to their patients after thorough consideration of their problems. The therapeutic dosage of Calcarea phosphorica depends mainly on the mildness or severity of the condition, the preparation of the remedy, and the age of the patient. Intake of excessive amounts or accidental over dosage can result in poisoning.
Written by Dulce Corazon
