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Nux Vomica
Strychnos nux vomica · NUX V
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Origin Plant · Loganiaceae · Simple
ClarkePreparation Tincture and Trituration of imported seeds.
Sources 18 entries across 16 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose Boericke
1X–30X
First to thirtieth potency and higher. Nut is said to act best given in the evening

Reason for useRoberts

The call for Nux vomica may be for almost any form of rheumatism, when associated with the great leading symptoms, and when the trouble affects the larger muscles and joints. Nux vomica antidotes the neuralgia of Mezereum.


By regionRoberts
Eyes (Nux vomica) Tearing pains in eyes, lids very red and sensitive to touch, intolerance of light ; profuse lachrymation. Arthritic ophthalmia. …

Books*
Antidoted by Ambra Grisea 4, Chamomilla 3, Cocculus Indicus 3 +38
Complementary Sulphur, Calcarea Carbonica, Sepia Officinalis
Follows well Arsenicum Album, Bryonia Alba, Ipecacuanha +5
Compare Arsenicum Album, Lycopodium Clavatum, Pulsatilla Pratensis +55

* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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