Nux Vomica - The Remedy for Those Who Overdo It
Nux Vomica is a basic homeopathic digestive remedy and is one of the most frequently used homeopathic remedies, especially for acute conditions. Homeopaths prescribe this remedy for hangovers, haemorrhoids, digestive problems, headaches, colds, flu, emotional stress, constipation, back pain allergies, menstrual problems. Nux Vomica relieves nausea, sour burping, gas and bloating. Nux Vomica is often used for indigestion after eating as well as for heartburn and the general after effects of overeating or from eating rich or spicy foods.
The remedy is created from the seeds of the Strychnos Nux Vomica tree (also known as poison nut or vomiting nut). This tree is native to East India, Burma, Thailand, China, and Northern Australia and belongs to the Loganiaceae.The remedy is made from round ash gray seeds in the fruit which are surrounded by a jelly-like pulp.
The main active poisons in the seed are strychnine and brucine which are alkaloids which give the seeds a very bitter taste. Strychnine is extremely poisonous when delivered in larger doses, and produces a loss of appetite, hypersensitivity, depression, anxiety, and rigidity and stiffness of arms and legs. High level toxic doses can cause convulsions and death. It is claimed by some that Alexander the Great died from drinking wine poisoned by strychnine.
When delivered in small doses to humans it tends to promote appetite, aids digestion, and increases the frequency of urination
The Nux Vomica nut was used medically as early as the middle of the sixteenth century in Germany where they used the nut as a treatment for worms, rabies, hysteria, rheumatism, gout, and as an antidote for the plague.
Nux Vomica also has an effect on the nervous system. When taken in larger doses by a healthy person the remedy can cause muscle spasms and cramps, and even convulsions. It has an effect on all five senses and bodily reflexes and causes hyper sensitivity to light, touch, noise, and smells.
The remedy is primarily indicated in ailments brought on by the abuse of alcohol, narcotic drugs, coffee, or tobacco. It is also used for over indulgence in rich food and drink. Another key indication is for mental strain brought about by too much work..Constitutionally Nux Vomica patients are typically thin with a dark-complexion. They can be hurried with an overactive mind, day and night. Insomnia is a frequent by product. The digestive system of Nux Vomica types tend to be weakened by the rich and spicy food and drink they crave and consume. They will frequently be sufferers of diarrhoea, constipation, haemorrhoids and general digestive problems. Nux Vomica patients tend to be prone to catching colds and are very often very sensitive to light, touch, noise, smells, and the effect of medicines. They often dislike the cold and cold weather. Nux Vomica types are often labelled control freaks. Children who are classified as Nux Vomica types tend to be stubborn, mischievous and easily offended. They want to have their own way and become difficult if they do not.
Nux Vomica types show frequent patterns of being irritable, malicious, impatient, jealous, suspicious, anxious, argumentative, critical, stubborn, and rude. They can have violent tempers.
Symptoms tend to be worse in the morning, at night (particularly after midnight or from 3:00 to 4:00 A.M.). Symptoms tend to worsen in cold or open air, in dry weather, after eating, cold food and drinks, during menstruation, from mental strain, loss of sleep, and from use of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco. Symptoms are better with warmth, warm food and drinks, wet weather, and sleep.
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