Introduction
An alkaloid, obtained from the bark and seeds of Strychnos Nux vomica. Formula, C23 H26 N2 O4. Preparations, Triturations.
Head
Headache.
Eyes
Hazy vision.
Ears
Ringing in the ears.
Stomach
Diminished appetite. Thirst, from dryness of the mouth. Nausea. Burning in stomach.
Urinary Organs
Increased urinary secretion (once).
Sexual Organs
Erections.
Upper Extremities
Twitching of the fingers.
Generalities
Sudden jerkings, especially of the lower extremities (increasing in intensity with the dose), spreading generally, but not accompanied with trismus and tetanus, and not extending to the oesophagus and pharynx, as is the case with Strychnia. Twitchings in the paralyzed as well as in the healthy muscles. General weakness.
Skin
Formication. Itching of the skin.
Sleep
Deep sleep, after the attacks. Sleeplessness.
Fever
A fever of short duration terminates the attacks.