Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)
Strychnos nux-vomica
A leading remedy for headaches brought on by overindulgence, stress, or tension, especially in driven, chilly, irritable people. Headaches often come with nausea, constipation, or light and noise sensitivity and feel worse in the morning.
Key indications
- Hangover headache after rich food, alcohol, coffee, or stress
- Morning headache with nausea or constipation
- Irritable and chilly with oversensitivity to light, noise, or smells
- Tense, pressing pain better from warmth and rest
Morning, cold, stimulants, mental work
Warmth, sleep, quiet
30C every 30 minutes to 4 hours during an acute headache; taper as the pain settles.
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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.