Phosphorus may relieve symptoms associated with loose, dry, spasmodic coughs, hoarseness, vomiting and heartburn, nosebleeds. In the traditional literature, the remedy often suits people who crave cold drinks, love company and have many fears such as of thunder, storms, twilight, the dark, ghosts and the unknown. Phosphorus may settle anxious behaviour in open friendly people who are easily swept up in the excitement of a new experience. They are easily exhausted and can be prone to headaches and diarrhoea. They can be over-sensitive to stimuli of all kinds, such as sound, odour, strong emotions, and new situations. Phosphorus may also suit many kinds of coughs and addresses inflamed and irritated mucous membranes.

The emotional symptoms of Phosphorus are: they need company and reassurance, are sensitive to others and can overtax themselves with sympathy or become sad and exhausted by loss of friends and friendship.