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Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.

Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.

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.

Warning: 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.

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

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 indication of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Bark is Ulcers.

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 indication of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Infusion (bark) is Epilepsy.

The indications of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Leaves are Ulcers, Wounds, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Phthisis.

The indications of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Nut Kernel are Paralysis, Bubonic Plague, Intestinal Debility, Plague Inflammation, Gout, Polyuria, Sciatica, Dysentery, Impotence, Backache, Rheumatism, Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Digestive Debility.

The indication of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Oil(seeds) is Constipation.

The indications of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.'s Seeds are Dysentery, Cholera, Lymphatic Inflammation.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Pungent.

Taste: Seeds: Bitter,Acrid.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb60.000 – 250.000 mgN/A
Nut Kernel0.000 – 0.000 N/A

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.

Substitutes

The substitute of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. is Semecarpus anacardium Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Brucine, Loganin, Strychnicine, Strychnine, Vomicine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. are Oils [Mucilagenous articles may also be used.], Sugar.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.. (work in progress)