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KALI PHOS 6x for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia

kali phos
Written by Dr. Manish Bhatia

When Kali Phos should be taken and in what doses? Use of homeopathy Kali phos for stress, depression, anxiety symptoms. Side effects and withdrawal symptoms of Kali phosphoricum.

My question is regarding the usage of Kali phos 6X– in what circumstances should kali phos be taken and also the dosage? I have been taking this medicine for one year for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia (sleeplessness) but I have discontinued it since the past two months or so. Is it OK to start taking it again? Is there any withdrawal symptom related to it?

Posted by: Nitin


Dear Nitin,

Kali phos is some times used for depression, anxiety and sleeplessness on therapeutic indications. But this is not the right way to prescribe it or to take it. Homeopathic medicines are given on the basis of symptom similarity. The signs, symptoms, causative and maintaining factors, your constitution everything needs to be considered to prescribe the right remedy.

Today, people are taking Kali phos as a mild anti depressant or mood elevator and even to reduce stress. I have seen it being recommended in many corporates. I recently heard a banker say that in his organisation everyone is very stressed due to job targets and everyone is taking homeopathic Kali phos!

Some of the common symptoms or indications of the homeopathy remedy Kali phos are as follows:

Symptoms of Kali phos

“Kali phos corresponds to those numerous cases in which there is increased sensitiveness to all impressions, from a weakness of the vital organismic resistance or control. In weakened states from shock, mental or physical, from over-strain or over-drain of the system. Nervous, restless, fidgety feeling in feet, trembling sensation in muscles of legs. Numb sensations.

A disturbance, or deficiency, in the normal state of this physiological element shows, mentally, in despondency, anxiety, fearfulness, weak memory, mental decay, mental and physical break-down, neurasthenia, hypochondria, hysteria, insomnia, night terrors, irritability, insanity and paralysis;

Brain-fag from overwork.

General irritability.

Cerebral anaemia.

Mouth excessively dry.

amenorrhoea with depression of spirits, lassitude and general debility.

Neuralgic pains occurring in any organ, with depression, failure of strength, sensitiveness to noise and light, improved during pleasant excitement and by gentle motion, but most felt when quiet or alone.”

Kali phos may palliate your problems like depression, anxiety and insomnia for some time but if it is not the properly chosen one, it may not have any deep and lasting effect. I would suggest that you should not take Kali phos in this manner for such prolonged times. Even though kali phos may not have adverse effects, still it has limitations to work curatively for you. You should ideally consult a homeopath who can work not just on the depression but also on its cause – someone who can prescribe on your totality.

Side effects of Kali phos

There are no recorded side effects of the homeopathic or biochemic remedy Kali phosphoricum.

Withdrawal effects of Kali phosphoricum

Usually there are no withdrawal effects if you stop taking Kali phos homeopathy or biochemic remedy.

You should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor before starting or stopping this remedy.

Wishing you health,

Dr. Manish Bhatia

About the author

Dr. Manish Bhatia

- BHMS, BCA, M.Sc Homeopathy (UK), CICH (Greece), MD (Hom)
- Associate Professor, Organon & Homeopathic Philosophy, SKH Medical College, Jaipur
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38 Comments

  • dear doctor,

    i am 18 year old male.
    i am suffering from nervous weakness,forgetfulness, low self esteem,depression and social anxiety for a long time.
    i was very lonely & shy from my childhood and for this reason i used to masturbate frequently.
    no i am undergoing graduate student (B.A) & its affect my study and concentration.
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    thank you very much doctor for listening my problems.

    i am egarly waiting for your precious responce.

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    • Dear Moolchand,

      10M’s of any remedy should not be casually repeated, as this could result in a proving.

  • Hi Alan,
    could you please explain a bit – what do you mean it could result in proving? What do you mean by proving?

    Malik

    • When a remedy is taken repeatedly when it it not needed, or even in too high a potency, the person may develop the symptoms of the remedy.

  • That means homeopathy could be dangerous too when taken without the supervision of a qualified physician …

  • sir i m 20 years old m suffering from depression i take so many medicines bt cant gt relief from today i taking kali phos 6x it is right or not

  • Can anyone tell me which medicine can make me feel happy.i have sever depression also tried kali phos but nothing worked.

    • Consult a professional Homeopath in person. He / She would make a complete case study & prescribe accordingly. You need to be in one to one contact with your Homeopath for follow up treatment.

      Kali Phos 6x is good for nerves & brain. It is not harmful in 6X potency. However depression is something which is curable through Homeopathy. There is no single remedy for depression .NEVER take any anti depressants , tranquilizers ; never go to a psychiatrist. There could be many reasons behind depression. And a qualified Homeopath alone can prescribe the right medicine in the right potency. An underactive thyroid , deep seated grief , childhood traumas etc can cause depression. Trust me , Homeopathy does cure effectively. In addition to that , pray to God. Attend Pravachans on Bhagavad Gita , Upanishads. Go for long walks regularly. Stick to vegetarian home cooked food. Do not eat fast food , junk food etc.

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    • First go to psychiatrist tell all of your problem to them and ask what disease it is? They will tell you what mental disorder you have.so, they will prescribe medication for that disorder (most probably this is depression).but dont take that medication, just go to a good homeopath and tell him that you have that disease that your psychiatrist told you (depression) and take homeopathy remedy for depression and visit again to your homeopath after 5 days of taking medication and tell him what do you feel now after taking med for 5 days. Generally I have used this process bcoz homeopath does not have ability to identify what disease you have, they only treat the symptoms. And also let me know what medicine is given by your homeopath to treat depression and symptoms associated with your depression.

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      Pl. suggest me treatment for cure.

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  • Hello doctor

    I m stvn i have used last 2 year nexcito 5 tab a day and use amlong mt 50 half tab bed time. I used drink 2 small shot every day my age 41 year old
    I m depressed why but i dont no…
    Pls give sugession can i take kaliphos 6x tab
    Pls give reply

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    2) Fear of public speaking
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