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Brucinum

6XBruc-n
Brucinum · Brucine (alkaloid of Nux Vomica / Strychnos) · "The Milder Strychnine Alkaloid"
SpasmsNeuralgiaParalysisAlkaloid

The alkaloid Brucine, a companion alkaloid to Strychnine found in Nux Vomica and related Strychnos species. Milder than pure Strychninum but sharing its action on the nervous system, producing spasms and sharp neuralgic pains.

THE ESSENCE
Spasmodic muscle contractions and cramps with sharp, shooting neuralgic pains and headache.
Severe headache
Spasmodic contractions of muscles, cramps, stiffness
Give when you see
Spasms and cramps
Sharp, shooting neuralgic pains
Severe headache, paralysis
Milder companion alkaloid to Strychninum
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Severe headache
DOSAGE
potency: 6Xfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Course through nervous/neuralgic complaint
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
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Strychninum, Nux Vomica, Ignatia