Dried Nux Vomica Seeds

Tamil Name - எட்டி கொட்டை - Ettikkottai

Hindi name : Kuchala, Kuchila,

Kannada name : Kanjihemushti, Manjira,

Malayalam name : Kajjl, Kanniram

Marathi name : Kajra, Kuchla

Telugu name : Mushti, Mushini

Description:

                 The botanical name of Kuchla/Kupilu/ Vishatinduka is Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. Nux-vomica is found throughout tropical India up to an altitude of 360 m, in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Coromandel coast, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. It is most common in the forests along the western coast. Dried Nux vomica is to used homeopathic remedies. Homeopaths prescribe this polychrest for hangovers, back pain, digestive problems, headaches, allergies, colds, flu, emotional stress, constipation, menstrual problems, and hemorrhoids. Nux vomica's primary indication is for disorders related to abuse of narcotic drugs, alcohol, coffee, or tobacco, overindulgence of rich food and beverages, and mental strain from excessive work. The powdered seeds are also recommended for the treatment of liver cancer. It also cures the cardiac problem and also very effective to break constipation.

Health Benefits:

It increases menstrual flow and causes abortion.
The leaves are applied for chronic wounds and ulcers.
It is useful in cholera, snakebite, and intermittent fever.
It helps with Spinal cord stimulant.
Nux vomica is even used for male erectile dysfunction. male infertility and impotence.
Digestive system: It is recommended for indigestion after a binge, to prevent a hangover, acidity, constipation with the need to defecate.It promoting the appetite and assisting digestion to stomach. It strengthening the stomach and promoting its action.
They are useful in anemia, asthma, diabetes, colic, malarial fevers, insomnia, skin diseases, nervous debility. It is used to Nerve and sex tonic.
It increases respiratory stimulants.
Used as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
The seeds are used to alexiteric, aphrodisiac, appetizer, antiperiodic, anthelmintic, emetic, digestive, febrifuge, emmenagogue, purgative, stimulant and stomachic.
Nux vomica is used for allergies, back pain, colds, constipation, digestive problems, emotional stress, flu, hangovers, headaches, hemorrhoids, and menstrual problems.
The powdered seed is also useful in atonic dyspepsia.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.