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Phosphorus (phosphorus)

Phosphorus

Botanical illustration of Phosphorus

A postpartum remedy for weakness and ill effects after anesthesia, surgery, or medications used during childbirth. Often indicated when there is headaches, brain fog, easy bleeding, dizziness, and nervous sensitivity after delivery.

Key indications

  • Prostration and weakness after anesthesia or surgical birth
  • Headaches or nausea following medications or anesthesia
  • Easy bleeding or bruising after delivery with anaesthetic, prolonged lochia
  • Thirst for cold drinks, burning sensations, and restless anxiety
  • Nervous sensitivity, fearfulness, and difficulty being alone after birth
Worse from

Cold air, thunderstorms, lying on the left side, dusk

Better from

Sleep, eating, cold drinks, warmth, company

Suggested dosage

30C one to two times daily after anesthesia; taper as symptoms improve.

Frequently taken with

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.