The efficacy, effects and toxic side effects of Nux vomica

Strychnos nux vomica is the seed of the plant Strychnos nux vomica. It is a slightly bitter and cold Chinese herbal medicine with no toxic side effects. If taken properly, it can enter the liver meridian and spleen meridian, and has many functions such as dredging blood vessels, relieving pain, reducing swelling and eliminating knots. In clinical medicine, it can be used to treat various common diseases such as numbness of human limbs and rheumatoid arthritis. Strychnos nux vomica has many functions, but it also has certain side effects when taken. It is recommended that everyone do more research before using it.

The role and efficacy of Strychnos nux vomica

1. Excite the nerves

Chinese medicinal materials such as strychnine have a very significant effect on the human central nervous system. It can keep human nerves excited, accelerate the transmission of nerve impulses among nerve cells, and enhance the sensitivity of various senses. It has a significant regulating effect on human mental apathy and dizziness.

2. Promote digestive enzyme metabolism

Some medicinal ingredients contained in Strychnos nux vomica have a mild stimulating effect on the human stomach. It can accelerate the secretion of various digestive enzymes such as gastric acid, pancreatic juice and intestinal juice, can enhance gastrointestinal digestion function, can accelerate the digestion and absorption of food in the body, and has a certain alleviating effect on human indigestion and gastrointestinal weakness.

3. Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to reduce swelling quickly

Strychnos nux vomica is the most common orthopedic medicine in clinical medicine. It has excellent therapeutic effects on human bruises and fracture swelling and pain. When treating bruises, it can be taken together with ephedra, frankincense, and other Chinese herbal medicines that can clear the meridians and promote blood circulation. When treating fractures, it should be used together with Chinese herbal medicines such as pangolin.

4. Expel wind and dampness to activate meridians

Dispelling wind, removing dampness and activating meridians are also one of the main functions of Strychnos nux vomica. It is a common medicine for treating human rheumatic pain in clinical medicine. It has excellent therapeutic effects on human rheumatic joint pain, numbness and paralysis, as well as joint pain, difficulty in movement and other symptoms. It can be taken alone as a decoction during treatment, or it can be used together with Chinese herbal medicines such as whole insects and frankincense.

Side Effects of Nux Vomica

Poisoning is the most important side effect of Strychnos nux vomica. It should be noted that Strychnos nux vomica itself is a toxic herbal medicine. If people take too much of it, it will cause poisoning, which will cause the user to have convulsions, breathing difficulties, coma and other adverse symptoms. In severe cases, it can even cause the patient's death.