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Ferrum phosphoricum (Ferr‑p.)

Ferrum phosphoricum (Ferr‑p.) appears in 215 rubrics in the Repertory. Of these, 13 are single rubrics in which only this remedy appears, and 18 are small rubrics with at most two other remedies. The emphases lie in Children with 17 rubrics, in Anxiety and Fear, Confusion of mind, Restlessness and Memory, and, among the specific rubrics, in Intolerance. From them emerges the picture of a person who cannot bear anger, obstacles and confrontation, clears himself through movement, and at the same time does not show aggression.

Intolerance of anger and obstacles

Intolerance forms the core. Single rubrics name intolerance of anger, intolerance of hindrances and obstacles, as well as the rubric that anger is not tolerated. Small rubrics add that being hindered is not tolerated. In addition come Intolerance and Impatience, each recorded in the afternoon. The person seems particularly sensitive to resistance.

Movement and confusion

Movement clarifies and relieves tension. Single rubrics record the wish that the wheels roll and the carriage move. Two small rubrics name amelioration of confusion of mind by motion and by walking. The restlessness finds its outlet in drive.

Conflict and aggression

Recorded is fear of confrontation, in two versions, plus the small rubric of not showing aggression. At the same time rebelling is noted, and impotent fits of rage appear among the small rubrics. The rubrics sketch a person who shuns quarrels and yet rebels inwardly.

Time of day and mood

The complaints group around afternoon and evening. Single rubrics name decisiveness in the morning, pessimism in the evening, impetuosity in the evening, and loss of courage and hope that is ameliorated by sleep. Trifles seem important in the evening, and hurry and haste occur in the afternoon. Also recorded are mental exhaustion after pneumonia and indifference to exciting events.

Sensitivity and children

The atmosphere is perceived sensitively, to the point of the delusion of being sensitive to the air. Among the children, one rubric stands out, according to which the child watches every movement of the physician. In addition comes increased carefulness and exactness.

Summary

Ferr‑p. appears as the picture of an irritable but inhibited person who shuns obstacles and conflict, holds back aggression, discharges restlessness in movement, and in the course of the day changes from decisiveness to pessimism. The data comprise 31 specific rubrics and support this line cautiously.

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