Understanding of Nux-Vomica, a Homoeopathic Medicine by Third year BHMS student
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https://doi.org/10.5281/Abstract
Nux Vomica: "The Chief Remedy for the Ills of Modern Civilisation"
1. Introduction
1.1 Source and Origin
Kingdom: Plant kingdom
Botanical name: Strychnos nux-vomica
Common names: Poison Nut, Kuchla, Vomiting Nut, Strychnine Tree
Family: Loganiaceae
Part used: Dried ripe seeds (the seeds contain the alkaloids strychnine and brucine)
Habitat: Native to India, Sri Lanka and South-East Asia; found in dry deciduous forests
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