The Phosphorous patient when well is bright, attractive and loves to give and receive affection. They tend to have plenty of ideas, though not always the stamina to carry them off. If overworked they can become very ill and exhausted. When unwell they need plenty of sympathy and reassurance.

They are sympathetic, open and very expressive and much improved after sleep when they can get it. They become anxious when alone with a great fear of the night and thunderstorms.

Phosphorous types are usually tall and slim. They can have dark or fair hair and like colourful clothes. They dislike fish, tomatoes and hot food and drink and prefer warmth.

Phosphorous is often given for fears, anxieties, insomnia and exhaustion. Complaints may be accompanied by profuse bleeding, for example, bleeding gums, nosebleeds and heavy periods. It may also be good for digestive problems such as vomiting and ulcers. Respiratory complaints include asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and coughs.

Weak areas of the body include the left side of the body, lungs, digestive complaints, liver, circulation, respiratory and nervous system.