Strychnos 20nux-vomica 20Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.belongs to Loganiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Aishul-Ghurab, Aljoz-al Muqi, Azaraqi.
The English Names for this herb are Nux-Vomica, Poison Nut, Strychnine Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Al-Muqsa, Hab ul-Ghurab, Hab ul-Jarab, Kagphala, Kuchla, Zehar Kuchlo.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Anodyne, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-cholera, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-epileptic, Anti-tuberculosis, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Bladder Tonic, Blood Purifier, Cardiac Tonic, Cerebral Stimulant, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Insecticide, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Nerve Tonic, Purgative, Resolvent, Respiratory Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The Indications of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Inflammations, Arthritis, Urinary Bladder Weakness, Stomach Weakness, Tuberculosis, Sexual Weakness, Blood Impurities, Cough, Lumbago, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Neuralgia, Asthma, Constipation.
The Indications of Seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Dysentery, Cholera, Lymphatic Inflammation.
The Indications of Leaves of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Ulcers, Wounds, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Phthisis.
The Indication of Bark of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Ulcers.
The Indications of Nut Kernel of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Paralysis, Bubonic Plague, Intestinal Debility, Plague Inflammation, Gout, Polyuria, Sciatica, Dysentery, Impotence, Backache, Rheumatism, Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Digestive Debility.
The Indication of Oil(seeds) of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Constipation.
The Indication of Infusion (bark) of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Epilepsy.
No Contra Indication information is available for Strychnos nux-vomica Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is used in the preparation of Dawai-Dipti Saheb, Hab Azraqi, Hab-e-Fauladi, Hab-e-Khas, Hab-e-Marwaridi, Ma'jun Azaraqi, Ma'jun-Lana, Neoba, Roghan Kuchla, Roghan-Surkh compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 60.000mg - 250.000mg | N/A |
| Nut Kernel | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.. An evergreen or deciduous tree, usually c. 13 m high and 0.9-1.8 m in girth, with a 3.6-6.0 m long, fairly straight and cylindrical bole. Leaves 8-15 cm long, broadly elliptic, obtuse or acute, entire, with prominent, central nerves; flowers greenish-white, in terminal compound cymes; berries globose, 2.5-5.0 cm in dia.; seeds discoid (coin-like), covered with fine and silky hair, embedded in white, bitter pulp
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in India, Mayanmar, Sri Lanka.
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Pungent
Taste:
Seeds: Bitter,Acrid
Substitutes
No information regarding Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In excessive doses it may produces symptoms of stiffness of the face and neck muscles,sudden movements,such as shrugging of shoulder or abrupt jerking of an arm or leg,heightened reflex-excitability soon become evident.All voluntary muscles including those of the face,are full in contraction.Respiration ceases due to the contraction of the diaphragm and the thoracic and abdominal muscles.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.. (work in progress)