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Nux vomica is the greatest of polychrests, because the bulk of
its symptoms correspond in similarity with those of the commonest and most frequent
of diseases. It is frequently the first remedy, indicated after much dosing, establishing
a sort of equilibrium of forces and counteracting chronic effects.
Nux vomica is pre-eminently the remedy for many of the conditions
incident to modern life. The typical Nux. patient is rather
thin, spare, quick, active, nervous, and irritable. He does a good deal of mental
work; has mental strains and leads a sedentary life, found in prolonged office
work, over study, and close application to business, with its cares and anxieties.
This indoor life and mental strain seeks stimulants, coffee, wine, possibly
in excess; or again, he hopes to quiet his excitement, by indulging in the sedative
effects of tobacco, if not really a victim, to the seductive drugs, like opium,
etc. These things are associated with other indulgences; at table, he takes
preferably rich and stimulating food; wine and women play their part to make
him forget the close application of the day. Late hours are a consequence; a
thick head, dyspepsia, and irritable temper are the next day's inheritance.
Now he takes some cathartic, liver pills, or mineral water, and soon gets into
the habit of taking these things, which still further complicate matters. Since
these frailties are more yielded to by men than women, Nux.
is pre-eminently a male remedy. These conditions produce an IRRITABLE, nervous
system, hypersensitive and over impressionable, which Nux.
will do much to soothe and calm.
Especially adapted to digestive disturbances, portal congestion, and hypochondriacal
states depending thereon. Convulsions, with consciousness; worse, touch, moving.
ZEALOUS FIERY TEMPERAMENT. Nux patients are easily chilled,
avoid open air, etc. Nux. always seems to be out of tune; inharmonious
spasmodic action.
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