Indigestion & Stress
Nux Vomica’s homeopathic reputation is based on its ability to treat modern day complaints of indigestion, intoxication, and stress. Nux Vomica acts to neutralize both the effect of stress on the mind, and excess intake of food, alcohol and drugs on the digestive system. Nux Vomica offers modern comfort when travel, hangovers, busy schedules, overwork, or late night meals cause digestive and mental distress.
Historical Notes
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LATIN NAME:
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Nux Vomica; /nux-vom-I-ca/
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COMMON NAME:
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Poison Nut
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SOURCE & HABITAT:
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A large evergreen tree found in China, India and Vietnam that yields a nut-like fruit the size of an orange. Medicine is derived from the seed of the nut pounded into a fine powder.
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HISTORY:
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Nux Vomica contains the alkaloid known as Strychnine. It was first brought to Europe from Southeast Asia in the 15th century and was known as a poison until two centuries later when physicians discovered its medicinal action on the digestive tract. Also valued in history as a tonic for the circulatory system. Homeopathic preparations stripped its toxic chemistry. Dr. Hahnemann introduced it as a homeopathic digestive aid in 1805.
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