Strychnos Nux Vomica (Maqianzi, Poison Nut)

Identification
Generic Name Strychnos Nux Vomica (Maqianzi, Poison Nut)
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Indication
Bronchiectasis Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Conjunctivitis Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Constipation Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Dyspepsia Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Venous Thromboembolism Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Acute Abdominal Pain Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Acute Coronary Syndromes Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Anorectal Abscess Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Anorexia Nervosa Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Back Pain Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Cluster Headache Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Depression Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Headache Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Insomnia Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Menopause Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Migraine Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Peripheral Arterial Disease Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Peritonsillar Abscess Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Primary Liver Cancer Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Prostate Abscess Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Tension Type Headache Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Psychological Insomnia Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Liver Cancer Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Coronary Heart Disease Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Irritable Bowel Syndrome Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Vomiting Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Pain Disorder Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Pain (Acute) Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Ischaemic Heart Disease Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Pain (Chronic) Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Arterial Thromboembolism Strongly Against Very Low Evidence Major Depressive Disorder Strongly Against Very Low Evidence

Condition Contra-Indication
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Contra-Indication
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Class Contra-Indication

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We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects

Efficacy of Strychnos Nux-Vomica as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking [1, 2, 3]:

This substance is HIGHLY POISONOUS. The seeds contain Strychnine, which may cause convulsions, breathing difficulties and death, even if as little as 5 milligrams is ingested.

Recommendation: Strongly against (There is no evidence in the form of clinical trials which reports the effectiveness of Strychnos Nux-Vomica, because it is highly poisonous to humans, and is not recommended.)

Grade of Evidence: Very low level of evidence

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org

References:
1. Ades T, Alteri R, Gansler T, Yeargin P, "Complete Guide to Complimentary & Alternative Cancer Therapies", American Cancer Society, Atlanta USA, 2009

2. David Michael Wood et al. Case report: Survival after deliberate strychnine self-poisoning, with toxicokinetic data. Critical Care October 2002 Vol 6 No 5

3/ Arnold, M.D., Harry L. (1968). Poisonous Plants of Hawaii. Tokyo, Japan: Charles E. Tuttle Co.. p. 20. ISBN 0804804745.

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