Phosphoric Acid (phosphoric acid)
Acidum phosphoricum
A remedy for growing pains in children who are worn out, quiet, and apathetic after busy school terms, illness, or emotional strain. The aching legs are accompanied by mental exhaustion, poor memory, and a drained, listless state.
Key indications
- Best for: Alternate remedy for growing pains or bone pains; especially with exhaustion or when pains appear AFTER colds or flus
- Aching pains in the legs with deep physical and mental fatigue
- Quiet, indifferent child who answers slowly and lacks motivation
- Pains worse at night and after mental effort or growth spurts
- Craving for refreshing drinks or juicy foods
Night, mental exertion, growth spurts, noise
Warmth, rest, short sleep, gentle sympathy
200C once every other day during spells of growing pains; taper as energy and comfort return.
No complementary remedies listed yet.
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.