Remedy

Natrum Phosphoricum (sodium phosphate)

Natrum phosphoricum

Botanical illustration of Natrum Phosphoricum

For sour, acid indigestion with heartburn, sour belching, and a heavy, overloaded stomach after eating. The tongue often has a yellow coating and the saliva tastes sour.

Key indications

  • Supportive remedy for balancing acidity; heartburn or acid reflux
  • Sour vomiting or regurgitation
  • Yellow-coated tongue and sour-tasting saliva
  • Indigestion worse from fatty, rich, or acidic foods
Worse from

Sour or acidic foods, fatty foods, mental exertion

Better from

Warm drinks, sitting upright, mild food

Suggested dosage

3X or 6X before every meal. 30C before every meal for stubborn or severe acidity; taper as stomach settles.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.