Description
Nux vomica has a tradition of use for symptoms related to over-indulgence, overwork, sedentary habits, night watching, shift work, travel, and at times when the body clock is upset. Nux vomica may provide symptomatic relief from insomnia that occurs around 3-4 am with thoughts of business in people who tend to be stressed, critical and over-sensitive and are quick to flare up. It’s sometimes called the hangover remedy as it may relieve the symptoms of excesses of food, alcohol, coffee, drugs and mental stimulation.
Always read the label and follow directions for use. Homoeopathic principles should be applied when using this remedy. If symptoms persist consult your health care professional promptly.
NUX VOMICA
Indications: Symptoms due to over-indulgence, overwork and sedentary habits. Ill effects of night watching, shift work, travel, and at times when the body clock is upset. Insomnia from 3-5 am with thoughts of business then wakes cross and irritable. Stressed, critical and over-sensitive. Hangover remedy for excesses of food, alcohol, coffee, drugs and mental stimulation. Stuffy colds and hay fever, nose drips during the day. Bloated and flatulent.
Causation: Overwork; high living; change in routine; loss of sleep; cold, dry wind
- Pains, cramping and spasmodic, better from heat
- Hangover, nausea, travel sickness
- Bloating, flatulence and pain 2-3 hours after eating, food heavy in the stomach
- Angry, irritable, stressed
- Insomnia 3 – 5 am
- Hayfever, one nostril blocked the other runs
- Snuffles in babies
- Constipation with haemorrhoids
Better: Warmth; rest; damp weather; dry, cold weather; hot drinks
Worse: Cold and drafts; on waking; stimulants; overwork; 3-5 am
Desires: Coffee; rich, spicy food; alcohol; fat; milk
Aversions: Beer; coffee; meat; milk; water; bread; tobacco
Always read the label and follow directions for use. Homoeopathic principles should be applied when using this remedy. If symptoms persist consult your health care professional promptly.
