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Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)

Strychnos nux-vomica

Botanical illustration of Nux Vomica

The classic overindulgence remedy for nausea and vomiting after too much rich food, alcohol, coffee, sugar, or stress. Retching with little relief, sour or bitter rising, and an irritable, chilly, oversensitive state — often worse in the morning.

Key indications

  • Nausea and vomiting after overeating, rich food, alcohol, coffee, or spicy meals
  • Retching or vomiting with sour, bitter, or undigested rising
  • Queasy stomach that feels worse in the morning
  • Irritable, chilly, oversensitive to noise and smells
Worse from

Morning, cold, stimulants, mental work

Better from

Warmth, sleep, quiet

Suggested dosage

30C every 2–3 hours during acute nausea; taper as the stomach settles.

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.