Remedy
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)
Strychnos nux-vomica
The classic remedy for constipation from sedentary lifestyle, overwork, stimulants, or a rich diet. Constant, ineffectual urging — the sensation of needing to go but little or nothing passes. Often in irritable, chilly, driven people.
Key indications
- Alternate remedy for constipation; with frequent, ineffectual urging
- Sensation of incomplete evacuation after stool
- Worse from coffee, alcohol, rich food, sedentary work
- Irritable, chilly, oversensitive to noise and smells
Worse from
Morning, cold, stimulants, mental work
Better from
Warmth, sleep, quiet
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily. Taper as bowels regulate.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
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.