Phosphorus is an important homeopathic remedy useful in a wide range of acute conditions.

When acutely ill these sufferers become sluggish and apathetic (the exact opposite of their affectionate, friendly healthy state). However these patients love to be ‘mollycoddled’, comforted and reassured.

Their pains are usually burning in nature.

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Better sympathy, attention, rubbing/massaging affected parts

Burning pains

Great thirst in feverish conditions

Voice painfully hoarse in cold and sore throat

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Backache

Cough

Diarrhoea

Fever

Headache

Hoarseness

Indigestion

Insomnia

Nausea

Sore throat

Vomiting

Tiredness