Remedy
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)
Strychnos nux-vomica
A supportive remedy for IBS, poor digestion, and colitis. Often taken alongside deeper acting remedies for improved healing of digestive tract and symptom reduction.
Key indications
- Best for: Digestive support remedy for IBS or colitis
- Digestive sluggishness after irregular meals, coffee, alcohol, or stress
- Bloating and nausea with a feeling that food sits undigested
- Chilly, irritable temperament with oversensitivity to noise and cold
- Morning diarrhea or alternating constipation and loose stools
Worse from
Cold, morning, stimulants, rich food, mental strain
Better from
Warmth, rest, quiet, moderate eating
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.
Frequently taken with
Natrum Sulphuricum (Glauber's salt)
Tuberculinum Bovinum (tuberculosis nosode)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.