Remedy
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)
Strychnos nux-vomica
For hiccups after overeating, rich or spicy food, alcohol, coffee, or tobacco. The stomach feels heavy and overloaded, with retching, sour belching, and irritability alongside the hiccups.
Key indications
- Alternate remedy for hiccups; especially after alcohol or rich foods
- Heavy, overloaded stomach with retching and sour belching
- Irritability and oversensitivity during the bout
- Worse in the early morning and after eating
Worse from
Morning, cold, stimulants, mental work
Better from
Warmth, sleep, quiet
Suggested dosage
30C once every 20 minutes while hiccups persist.
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.