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Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)

Strychnos nux-vomica

Botanical illustration of Nux Vomica

The leading remedy for liver strain from alcohol, rich food, and medications — the core picture of alcoholic fatty liver and drug-induced liver injury. There is right-sided liver soreness, morning nausea, irritability, and a liver overworked by stimulants and toxins.

Key indications

  • Best for: Alcoholic or drug-induced liver disease
  • Liver soreness and fullness after alcohol, rich food, or medication
  • Morning nausea, retching, and a bitter, furred mouth
  • Constipation with frequent, ineffectual urging
  • Irritable, impatient, worse from stimulants and lack of sleep
Worse from

Alcohol, stimulants, rich food, early morning, cold

Better from

Rest, sleep, warmth, damp weather

Suggested dosage

30C once daily before bed. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.

Frequently taken with

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.