Stem plant
Loganiaceae, nux vomica.
Medicinal drug
Strychni semen (Nux vomica) – Nux vomica: the seed of L. (PH 4) – no longer officinal.
Preparations
The old pharmacopoeias contained some preparations, e.g. Tinctura Strychni and Extractum Strychni.
Ingredients
Indole alkaloids – bitter substances: strychnine, brucine.
Effects
Indications for use
Today practically exclusively in alternative medicine, in homeopathy for nausea and vomiting. In the past, among other things, as a bitter remedy and tonic, but not recommended due to high toxicity.
Adverse effects
Toxic. Nux vomica alkaloids such as strychnine act on the central system as a convulsant. Strychnine antagonizes the inhibitory neurotransmitter glycine, thus increasing convulsiveness.