Phosphorus
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.
There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. You need larger amounts of macrominerals. They include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur. You only need small amounts of trace minerals. They include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium.
Most people get the amount of minerals they need by eating a wide variety of foods. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement. People who have certain health problems or take some medicines may need to get less of one of the minerals. For example, people with chronic kidney disease need to limit foods that are high in potassium.
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Phosphorus
ARNICA MONTANA
The dried flower-heads of Arnica montana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). A perennial of Siberia and the cooler parts of Europe; also found in... / ...eumonia. In such conditions arnica is most useful and compares well with strychnine or atropine, or phosphorus, none of which are so safe as arnica. Arnica will prove useful in the depression occasion...1
The dried flower-heads of Arnica montana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). A perennial of Siberia and the cooler parts of Europe; also found in... / ...eumonia. In such conditions arnica is most useful and compares well with strychnine or atropine, or phosphorus, none of which are so safe as arnica. Arnica will prove useful in the depression occasion...1
OLEUM OLIVAE
Olive Oil, Sweet Oil. A fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). The olive tree of Asia and southern... / ...y saponification, and in the latter acts as a demulcent. It should not, however, be given in either phosphorus or cantharides poisoning, as the activity of these substances through oil solution is dec...1
Olive Oil, Sweet Oil. A fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). The olive tree of Asia and southern... / ...y saponification, and in the latter acts as a demulcent. It should not, however, be given in either phosphorus or cantharides poisoning, as the activity of these substances through oil solution is dec...1
OLEUM TEREBINTHINAE
Oil of Turpentine, Spirit of Turpentine, Turpentine Oil. A volatile oil distilled with water from the concrete oleoresin derived from... / ... Soluble in alcohol and glacial acetic acid. It readily dissolves resins, wax, sulphur, iodine, and phosphorus. Principal Constituents.A mixture of several terpenes each having the formula C10H16. A... / ...This preparation should not be used internally; only when rectified is it fit for internal medication. (See Oleum Terebinthinae Recificatum.)1
Oil of Turpentine, Spirit of Turpentine, Turpentine Oil. A volatile oil distilled with water from the concrete oleoresin derived from... / ... Soluble in alcohol and glacial acetic acid. It readily dissolves resins, wax, sulphur, iodine, and phosphorus. Principal Constituents.A mixture of several terpenes each having the formula C10H16. A... / ...This preparation should not be used internally; only when rectified is it fit for internal medication. (See Oleum Terebinthinae Recificatum.)1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Phosphorus
COPPER SULPHATE
Antiseptic, astringent; in minute doses, tonic; in large doses, emetic. Prescribed in chronic diarrhea, and as an antidotal emetic in phosphorus poisoning. Dose, 0.008 to 0.06 Grm. (% to 1 gr.); as an emetic, 0.3 Grm. (5 grs.) repeated in 15 minutes if necessary.2
Antiseptic, astringent; in minute doses, tonic; in large doses, emetic. Prescribed in chronic diarrhea, and as an antidotal emetic in phosphorus poisoning. Dose, 0.008 to 0.06 Grm. (% to 1 gr.); as an emetic, 0.3 Grm. (5 grs.) repeated in 15 minutes if necessary.2
HYPOPHOSPHITES
Phosphorus enters into the composition of all nerve structures as well as of the bones. It constitutes therefore an essential element of the food. It is generally believed by physicians that the hypophosphites produce their beneficial effects by supplying phosphorus in a readily assimilable form. They are therefore largely prescribed in many conditions of depressed vitality, especially in nervous prostation and in tubercular diseases. a. Calcium Hypophosphite. A food for bone as well as nerve. 2
Phosphorus enters into the composition of all nerve structures as well as of the bones. It constitutes therefore an essential element of the food. It is generally believed by physicians that the hypophosphites produce their beneficial effects by supplying phosphorus in a readily assimilable form. They are therefore largely prescribed in many conditions of depressed vitality, especially in nervous prostation and in tubercular diseases. a. Calcium Hypophosphite. A food for bone as well as nerve. 2
PHOSPHORUS
A powerful irritant poison. In minute doses it acts as a restora tive in nervous exhaustion. It diminishes tissue waste, and serves as a direct food for brain and bone. It is reputed aphrodisiac, and is used frequently with reference to this property, as well as in neural gia, mania, mental depression and in some cutaneous affections. It promotes the growth of bone and so is indicated in rachitis and osteomalacia. Dose, 0.0006 to 0.003 Grm. (1-100 to 1-20 gr.).2
A powerful irritant poison. In minute doses it acts as a restora tive in nervous exhaustion. It diminishes tissue waste, and serves as a direct food for brain and bone. It is reputed aphrodisiac, and is used frequently with reference to this property, as well as in neural gia, mania, mental depression and in some cutaneous affections. It promotes the growth of bone and so is indicated in rachitis and osteomalacia. Dose, 0.0006 to 0.003 Grm. (1-100 to 1-20 gr.).2
ZINC PHOSPHIDE
This compound is readily decomposed, yielding its phosphorus in a form suited for immediate absorption. Its therapeutic action is therefore practically the same as that of phosphorus, q. v. Dose, 0.003 Grm. (1-20 gr.), cautiously increased.2
This compound is readily decomposed, yielding its phosphorus in a form suited for immediate absorption. Its therapeutic action is therefore practically the same as that of phosphorus, q. v. Dose, 0.003 Grm. (1-20 gr.), cautiously increased.2
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Phosphorus
ANGINA PECTORIS
In intervals between... / ...ks, prescribe a simple but nourishing diet with avoidance of all forms of excitement or violent exertion; cardiac tonics, arsenic or as an alterative phosphorus. During at tack, amyl nitrite by inhalation, nitroglycerin in solution or hypoder matically; for more prolonged action, sodium nitrite. If ...2
In intervals between... / ...ks, prescribe a simple but nourishing diet with avoidance of all forms of excitement or violent exertion; cardiac tonics, arsenic or as an alterative phosphorus. During at tack, amyl nitrite by inhalation, nitroglycerin in solution or hypoder matically; for more prolonged action, sodium nitrite. If ...2
IMPOTENCE
Theremedies of real value are general tonics, particularly nux vomica, phosphorus and iron. Mere sexual stimulants do harm rather than good.2
Theremedies of real value are general tonics, particularly nux vomica, phosphorus and iron. Mere sexual stimulants do harm rather than good.2
NEURALGIA
For immediate relief, prescribe acetanilid, phenacetin or anti pyrin usually conjoined with caffeine and potassium or sodium bro mide, sometimes gelsemium... / ...eful remedies, but attention must always be given to the general condition of the patient, and laxatives, antimalarial remedies or nerve tonics, like phosphorus, prescribed accordingly.2
For immediate relief, prescribe acetanilid, phenacetin or anti pyrin usually conjoined with caffeine and potassium or sodium bro mide, sometimes gelsemium... / ...eful remedies, but attention must always be given to the general condition of the patient, and laxatives, antimalarial remedies or nerve tonics, like phosphorus, prescribed accordingly.2
NEURASTHENIA
The remedies indicated are tonics and poborants; hypophosphites (Eupeptic or Vitalic), glycerophosphates, phosphorus, hematics, arse nic; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. Change of oc cupation and scene, exercise in the open air as it can be borne, electricity, are often of more value than medication.2
The remedies indicated are tonics and poborants; hypophosphites (Eupeptic or Vitalic), glycerophosphates, phosphorus, hematics, arse nic; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. Change of oc cupation and scene, exercise in the open air as it can be borne, electricity, are often of more value than medication.2
OSTEO-MALACIA
Phosphorus, especially associated with other reconstructive tonics; glycerophosphates; cod liver oil; syrup ferrous iodide.2
Phosphorus, especially associated with other reconstructive tonics; glycerophosphates; cod liver oil; syrup ferrous iodide.2
RACHITIS
The disease is one of non-assimilation, the remedies, 1st general tonics and nutrients; cod liver oil. quinine, copper arsenite, syrup ferrous iodide, Haemo-Mangan; 2d Bone lood; phosphorus. glycero phosphates, hypophosphites, lacto-phosphates, Eupeptic Hypophos phites, N., B. & Co. Thyroid extract and suprarenal extract have given good results. Improve hygienic condition of patient and prescribe massage and passive exercise when this is practicable.2
The disease is one of non-assimilation, the remedies, 1st general tonics and nutrients; cod liver oil. quinine, copper arsenite, syrup ferrous iodide, Haemo-Mangan; 2d Bone lood; phosphorus. glycero phosphates, hypophosphites, lacto-phosphates, Eupeptic Hypophos phites, N., B. & Co. Thyroid extract and suprarenal extract have given good results. Improve hygienic condition of patient and prescribe massage and passive exercise when this is practicable.2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.