Sodium Phosphate (Nat Phos)

Natrum Phosphoricum (or Nat Phos), known as the Acid Neutraliser, is a primary biochemic tissue salt used to restore the body’s acid-alkaline balance. While Nat Mur regulates water, Nat Phos focuses on managing lactic and uric acids and the digestion of fats.

What is Nat Phos traditionally associated with?

Sodium Phosphate (Nat Phos) is traditionally known as the acid neutraliser, and is described as a soothing, acid-neutralising tissue salt. It is considered the principal remedy in traditional tissue salt literature for conditions relating to an acid state of the blood.

Sodium phosphate combines with acids in the body to create other compounds, and also plays a role in maintaining balance. Where there is a deficiency, acids may accumulate within the tissues. Many chronic and acute conditions are described as arising from excess acidity, and also from a lack of the compounds normally formed when sodium phosphate levels are sufficient.

Traditional uses for Nat Phos include:

Acid neutralisation

Nat Phos is traditionally associated with helping to neutralise excess acidity in the body, and also where there may be an imbalance in pH.

Indigestion and heartburn

It is often considered where indigestion or heartburn is present, particularly when associated with acidity and also where there may be a sour taste in the mouth.

Digestion

In traditional literature, conditions such as candida and parasites are noted where there is deficiency, and also where pain occurs after eating.

Assimilation of fats and nutrients

Nat Phos is associated with the assimilation of fats and other nutrients, and also where this process may be impaired.

Joint pain and stiffness

The accumulation of acidic waste products in the joints is described as contributing to pain and stiffness. Where deficiency is present, uric acid may form salts which are deposited in tissues and joints, leading to stiffness and swelling. Rheumatism and arthritis are traditionally considered in relation to this, and also where addressing pH balance may be beneficial.

Urinary conditions

Nat Phos is traditionally associated with urinary conditions, particularly where excess acidity in the urine is a contributing factor.

Weight management

Considered where excess acidity in the body may play a role in weight imbalance.

Skin conditions

Associated with skin conditions linked to acidity, including eczema and dermatitis.

Rheumatic Pains

Traditionally used where rheumatic pains are present, and also where acidity is thought to be involved.

Traditional signs associated with deficiency of Nat Phos

A deficiency of Nat Phos is traditionally linked with conditions of excess acidity throughout the body. This may include stiffness and swelling of joints and tissues, and also heartburn, skin conditions, and a sour taste or sour smell.

Candida, jaundice and inflammation may be present, alongside dark urine and a golden-yellow or creamy coating at the root of the tongue, or across the whole tongue. Worms are also noted in traditional literature, and alongside this, nervous irritability and intense emotional states such as hatred, anger and jealousy.

Sleeplessness caused by indigestion may also be observed.

Sodium phosphate combines with body acids to create other compounds, and deficiency may therefore contribute to imbalance where these compounds are lacking.

Facial signs of Sodium Phosphate deficiency

A yellowish appearance of the skin may be observed, and also where the face appears sunken or bloated. Blackheads, a greasy appearance, red acne and also a red nose are noted in traditional literature.

Food sources traditionally associated with Nat Phos

A wide range of green vegetables are included, and also asparagus, spinach and rosehips, alongside carrots, olives, corn and rice. Fruits such as figs, apples, strawberries and peaches are noted, as well as almonds, oats and raisins.

Please note

This information reflects traditional tissue salt use and historical reference. It is not intended as a medical claim and should not replace professional healthcare advice.