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Remedy

Nux Moschata (nutmeg)

Myristica fragrans

Botanical illustration of Nux Moschata

A remedy for drowsy, dreamy, stupefied states with a very dry mouth, changeable moods, and a tendency to faint. The person feels as if intoxicated, with slow thinking, absent-mindedness, and heaviness of body.

Key indications

  • Extreme drowsiness with a dreamy, intoxicated feeling
  • Very dry mouth without thirst
  • Absent-mindedness, changeable moods, fainting spells
  • Bloating and digestive upset with sleepiness after eating
Worse from

Cold, damp weather, overeating, mental exertion

Better from

Warmth, rest, quiet

Suggested dosage

30C or 200C once daily during acute episodes; reduce as symptoms improve.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.