The fifth salt in the series of Schüssler salts is potassium phosphate. It is known as "nerve salt" and is used especially for nervous and psychological complaints. This includes, for example, states of exhaustion, listlessness or even depression, but also poor concentration. It can also be used as a support in the case of increased stress on the intellectual performance. It also works on the muscle cells and can help with muscular diseases or muscle pain.
It is often recommended to use it for all kinds of paralysis. However, if these symptoms of paralysis appear again, a doctor should first be consulted, as this symptom cannot always be attributed to a deficiency in potassium phosphate. In addition, muscle pain must be caused by pain from other causes, such as Joint pain should be delineated.
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Due to the predominantly targeted effect on the nervous system, it is recommended to take it during the day, as otherwise sleep disorders can be an undesirable side effect.
The areas of application of the fifth Schüssler salt primarily include complaints of the nervous system, both psychological and physical in nature. These are specifically depressive states that are associated with exhaustion, listlessness, pessimism and dejection. Kalium Phosphoricum can also be helpful for anxiety disorders.
In children and adolescents, it offers support in the treatment of poor concentration, also in the context of ADD or ADHD. In this case, however, it should not replace the prescribed medication without consulting the attending physician.
Another area of application opens up from the effect of potassium phosphate on the muscle cells: It is recommended for muscular-nervous complaints such as irritable bowel syndrome, cramps or weakness after physical exertion. As a support for medical drug treatment, potassium phosphate can also be used for chronic heart problems or symptoms of paralysis.
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With the Schüssler salts you can recognize - similar to homeopathy - a person who needs a salt by certain external and personal characteristics. However, the so-called face analysis makes up the majority of the consideration of the external characteristics. Face analysis means that the features can be found on the face. With Kalium Phosphoricum, these features are sunken facial features and gray-looking skin, especially around the eyes. In the oral cavity the characteristics of a brownish coated tongue, inflamed gums (Periodontal disease) and possibly bad breath. In general, the face of such a person appears tired, exhausted and sometimes unkempt.
Also with the psychological, character traits, the exhaustion and dejection of the person concerned are mainly noticeable. These people are mostly pessimistic, melancholy, and unapologetic. They seem to lack confidence, adaptability and stamina. The people affected often live in a more urban environment in which negative environmental influences such as exhaust gases, noise or (electrical) smog can be found.
The homeopathic potencies D6 and D12 have proven particularly useful for the dosage of potassium phosphate as Schüssler's salt. In most cases, several tablets should then be taken throughout the day, the exact amount depending on the severity of the clinical picture. The general rule is: If an acute problem is to be treated, potassium phosphate is taken regularly until there is an improvement to the desired degree. A higher potency like D12 is usually used for this. For a constitutional change, i.e. a treatment to change certain personal or psychological complaints, a lower potency such as D6 is usually used. In addition, particular attention should be paid to regular intake, ideally at certain times.
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$config[ads_text3] not foundWhen taking it should also be noted that this should not take place directly with meals, but always with an interval of about 30 minutes. Neither is it recommended to take it at night, as the stimulating effect on the nervous system can cause sleep disorders as an undesirable side effect.
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The active principle of the Schüssler salts is to compensate for a deficiency of a certain substance through targeted intake. This principle is in contrast to homeopathy, in which certain symptoms are treated with substances that (would) trigger the same symptoms. Kalium Phosphoricum is supposed to compensate for a deficiency in this salt, or more precisely in the individual components potassium and phosphate.
Potassium is an element found throughout the body. It is responsible for maintaining the particle concentration in the blood and the cell ("osmotic pressure"). Potassium is also of particular importance in muscle and nerve cells, as it is essential for the conduction of excitation. This explains the strong influence on nerve and muscle tissue.
Phosphate is involved in various biochemical reactions. Above all, this includes those that are used to build up an energy store for the body cell.
Unwanted side effects can be sleep disorders, especially when taken in the evening. People who already suffer from irregular heartbeat (due to high potassium levels) or kidney stones (due to high phosphate levels) should use this salt with caution.
Read more about the topic here: Recognizing a potassium deficiency
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Most of the time, Schüssler's salts are given orally so that they can be absorbed through the digestive tract. They then have a "systemic" effect, that is to say on the whole body equally. If a certain part of the body is to be specially treated, an ointment can also be used as a dosage form. Of course, complaints that arise from the surface of the body can be treated. Possible areas of application for an ointment containing potassium phosphate can be, for example, muscle complaints after physical exertion or sore muscles, since this salt, as described above, is able to act particularly on the muscles. It can also be used to support the medical treatment of nervous complaints such as symptoms of paralysis.
It is also recommended as a complementary treatment for various other skin infections. These include erysipelas, hives, diaper rash and rashes that tend to crust.
