Nux Vomica is a plant whose seeds are used as medicine. It comes from a tree named Nux Vomica which is found in China, East India, Thailand and Australia. It is commonly known as “poison nut” as it contains two toxic chemicals- strychnine and brucine.
Nux Vomica is a homeopathic medicine used to treat piles or hemorrhoids. This Homeopathic medicine treats piles caused by a sedentary lifestyle, and overeating and drinking, particularly of spicy and oily meals and alcohol.
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Uses of Nux Vomica
Nux Vomica is used to treat hemorrhoids and other problems, such as:
- Cold
- Helps in asthma with the fullness of stomach and asthma of gastro-intestine
- Irritation of the nervous system and brain
- Intermittent fever
- Menstrual complaints and dysmenorrhea
- Kidney stones
- Frequent urination
- Vertigo
- Vaginal prolapse
- Sexual weakness
- Indigestion
- Gallstones
Price of Nux Vomica in India
Nux Vomica, this medicine has 30C is the lowest homeopathic potency or strength. The smallest packet is 400 pellets that cost INR 45/- approximately which consist of 80 doses.
How does Nux Vomica work?
The medicine is used to treat piles for patients who have burning, pain and itching in the anal or rectal region. While passing stools, piles can cause immense pain and excessive bleeding. The pain can last for hours and it can be very discomforting. The anti-inflammatory properties of Nux Vomica helps in providing relief from piles symptoms.
Also read: Cure Piles in 3 days
Nux Vomica Dosage for Piles
The dose of Nux Vomica depends on the age of patient, overall health and severity of piles. Make sure you consult a doctor for the right dosage and follow their instructions. Generally, four to five pellets of Nux Vomica makes a dosage. But the exact dosage will be recommended to your doctor.
How to take Nux Vomica to treat piles?
You can take five pellets of Nux Vomica twice a day orally or you can take 10-15 drops of Nux Vomica dilute in half cup of water thrice a day. Or take the homeopathic medicines as directed by the physician.
What are the benefits of Nux Vomica?
Nux Vomica benefits the people because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties. Due to this, it usually has a positive affect on the body and provides quick relief from the pain and discomfort caused by piles or any other disease.
Side effects of Nux Vomica
Side effects of Nux Vomica include restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, neck and back stiffness, contractions in muscles, convulsions, seizures, breathing problems, and liver failure. Therefore, check with the doctor before taking this homeopathic medicine to treat piles.
Nux Vomica with Other Medicines
Check with your doctor if you are using any other supplements or medicines on regular basis before starting Nux Vomica. There is a possibility that the two medicines will overlap and cause side effects that can worsen piles or the other disease. Therefore, you should always consult with a doctor and provide them all your prescriptions to verify whether it is safe to use Nux Vomica with other medicines.
Precautions and Warning of Using Nux Vomica
One must take Nux Vomica for piles under the supervision of a doctor. It may have toxic effects on some people, especially for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, it can harm both the baby and the woman. People suffering from liver diseases should also avoid taking this medicine.
Note: Read the label carefully before use. Do not exceed the recommended dose as instructed by your doctor. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Nux Vomica Uses, Price, Composition and Side-effects Table
| Uses | Cold, Helps in asthma with the fullness of stomach and asthma of gastro-intestine, Treats irritation of the nervous system and brain, Intermittent fever, Treating menstrual complaints and dysmenorrhea, Kidney stones, Frequent urination, Vertigo, Vaginal prolapse, Sexual weakness, Indigestion,Gallstones |
| Price | 30C with 400 pellets at INR 45/- (80 doses) |
| Composition | Contains strychnine and brucine (main constituents). Minor alkaloids (protostrychnine, vomicine, n-oxystrychnine, pseudostrychnine, chlorogenic acid, glycoside, and isostrychnine) |
| Side-effects | Restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, neck and back stiffness, contractions in muscles, convulsions, seizures, breathing problems or even liver failure |
Take Away
Homeopathic treatment for piles is a solution that may take time to treat the condition. Over-the-counter medicines, solutions and home remedies may treat piles in initial stages when the symptoms are mild. However, severe grades of piles need surgical intervention. You can try Nux Vomica and see if it works. But if the homeopathic medicine doesn’t seem to work, you should get an effective piles treatment. You can book an online consultation with our piles specialists or write to us for further queries related to piles and our medical coordinators will get back to you.
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