Nux vomica (Homeopathy)

Other names : Strychnos, Poison Nut, Quaker Bottoms, Vomit Weed, Brechnusssamen, Kuchla, Kupilu, Noix Vomique, Nuez Vomica, Nux Vom, Poison Nut, Quaker Buttons, Shudha Kupilu, Strychni Semen, Strychnos Seed, Strychnos nux-vomica, Strychnine Tree, Vishamushti, Vomiquier.
Nux Vomica is derived from a plant; the Strychnos Nux Vomica tree; and is classified as a key homeopathic remedy. The homeopathic remedy is derived specifically from the seeds of the plant.
See also : Strychnine Tree

Special Precautions of Nux Vomica

• Only homeopathic use !
• Nux vomica is unsafe. Taking nux vomica for more than a week, or in high amounts of 30 mg or more, can cause severe side effects. Some of these side effects include restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, neck and back stiffness, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, convulsions, seizures, breathing problems, liver failure, and death.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking nux vomica can harm both mother and child. Don’t use it.
• Liver disease: The strychnine in nux vomica can cause liver damage or make liver disease worse. Don’t use it.
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.

The benefits of Nux Vomica are

• Emotional Issues: Though many may not think to turn to Nux Vomica for the treatment of emotional health issues, this is where it tends to be the most helpful. It is recommended to keep on hand for those stressful times where you need to calm down or are feeling anxious. It is best suited for those who tend to suppress their anger and other emotions. This bottling up of emotions often may present itself in physical health problems, and therefore Nux Vomica may be of great help to both.
• Digestive Disorders: Those who suffer from chronic or constant indigestion, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea may find great relief from using Nux Vomica as a homeopathic remedy. This can be particularly true if these digestive issues or abdominal pains or symptoms are related to the suppression of anger and irritability. As this suppression can often lead to painful side effects, this is where Nux Vomica can work best. It can also help to treat digestive disorders caused as a result of other factors as well.
• Women’s Health Issues: Nux Vomica can prove to be helpful to women at various stages of their lives. This is an especially useful homeopathic remedy for irregular or overly heavy menstrual periods. also is used to treat the more severe symptoms of menstruation that some may suffer such as fainting. Women may find Nux Vomica to be quite helpful during pregnancy as well as it offers relief for morning sickness, and can also help to naturally cope with labor pains.
• Cold and Flu: Some of the most frustrating cold and flu symptoms may be cured using Nux Vomica. It may be of great help to the alternating power of a runny nose during the day and a stuffy nose at night. People may also find relief from other symptoms such as fever, shivering, and aching or stiff joints that are experienced during the flu. For that tickly and irritated throat that results from a cough, there can be relief found here too.
• Alcoholism : nux vomica shows promise in the treatment of alcoholism. In an experiment involving rats, the study's authors observed that animals treated with a highly diluted preparation of nux vomica experienced a significant decrease in their voluntary intake of alcohol.
• Cancer : Several preliminary studies on cells in culture indicate that nux vomica may fight cancer, possibly by inducing apoptosis (a type of programmed cell death essential for stopping the proliferation of cancer cells). However, a great deal more research is needed before nux vomica can be recommended in treatment or prevention of any form of cancer.

Profile Type

Those who benefit the most from Nux Vomica tend to be very ambitious and very driven individuals. They are very successful within their professional life, and may be a bit uptight in nature. They are often witty and personable in their outward appearance, but they may hide their emotions deep within. They tend to be the type of person who harbors anger and other emotions inside, often working to try to suppress them. They don’t like to be outwardly emotional and therefore don’t react strongly to many experiences within life. They may turn to vices as they don’t often have an outlet to release their emotions. They may be fun to be around, but they are quick to anger if they are pushed too far.