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Nux Vomica

30C / 200CNux Vom
Poison Nut · Strychnos Nux Vomica · "The Modern Life Remedy"
IrritableOverindulgenceConstipationMorningCoffeeCompetitive

Made from Poison Nut. The most frequently prescribed remedy in modern life. Over-stimulated nervous system from coffee, alcohol, mental overwork, sedentary life. Irritable, competitive, ambitious. Constipation with urging but cannot pass. Cannot bear light, noise or contradiction.

THE ESSENCE
IRRITABLE, competitive, over-worked modern person. Constipation — constant urging but cannot pass (opposite of Bryonia). Worse in MORNING. Over-indulgence in coffee, alcohol, spicy food. Cannot bear contradiction.
Competitive, ambitious, irritable executive type
Over-stimulated — too much coffee, alcohol, work
Irritable — cannot bear contradiction
Give when you see
Irritable, over-stimulated competitive type
Worse morning — all complaints
Constipation — constant urging but cannot pass
Cannot bear noise, light or contradiction
Over-indulgence in coffee, alcohol, spicy food
Insomnia — wakes 3-4 AM then sleepy at waking
WORSE FROM
MorningMental exertionColdSpicesCoffeeStimulants
BETTER FROM
RestEveningWarm drinksDamp weather
BODY SYSTEMS
Competitive, ambitious, irritable executive type
Over-stimulated — too much coffee, alcohol, work
Cannot bear contradiction, noise or light
Sedentary yet mentally very active
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: 3 times dailyduration: Short to medium course
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Sepia, Sulphur
Antidotes
Camphor, Coffea, Cocculus, Ignati, Pulsatilla
Follows well
Aconite, Arsenicum, Bryonia, Ipecac
Followed by
Bryonia, Lycopodium, Pulsatilla, Sepia, Sulphur
Compare
Bryonia, Lycopodium, Sepia, Strychninum, Ignatia