This is our greatest remedy in defective assimilation in the developing child. In defective bone growth, tardy and imperfect dentition, there is no remedy equal to Calcarea phosphorica. It corresponds to defective glandular function, corrects acid conditions of the stomach and intestines, and brings forth normal action. The growing child for which this remedy is skillfully used, will not have enlarged tonsils, adenoids or enlargement of the cervical glands in after years. In rachitis it is our chief remedy, often entirely curing the disease.

It is a wonderful restorative after acute diseases and thus becomes a real tonic, in many chronic wasting diseases when the phosphates are found in excess in the urine.

In anemias of young and rapidly growing people: Women weakened by too frequent child bearing or prolonged lactation, and in many affections of the aged, Cal-carea phosphorica is an all sufficient remedy. We cannot too strongly urge a thorough investigation of this very useful drug.

Characteristic Symptoms Of Calcarea Phosphorica

1. Delayed closure or reopening of font-anelles.

2. Retarded dentition, especially in second dentition.

3. Aching in bowels with every attempt to eat.

4. Heartburn and other gastric symptoms one or two hours after dinner.

5. Sacroiliac symphysis is sore, as if separated or broken.

6. Often a children's medicine, but more often suitable for the young while growing, particularly girls at or near puberty.