Nux moschata(Dilution)
Tincture of powdered seeds deprived of the Mace, tincture of the nut with the Mace
Common Name: Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans
Causes & Symptoms for Nux moschata
- Sleepy with most all complaints is an indication for this remedy.
- Excess dryness of the tongue, mouth, lips and throat; no thirst. Tongue so dry it adheres to the roof of the mouth.
- Exaltation of the senses and sensibilities runs through the remedy.
- Irregularity of menses is the chief note of the remedy.
- General inclination to become unconscious during acute attacks.
Mind and Head
Vanishing of thought. Drowsiness. sudden loss of memory, seemed to be two persons.
Answers questions accurately quite out of her sphere. Humor grave and gay alternately.
Riding in carriage causes headache, shaking head worse. Pains mostly in occiput, if touched there says it touches here brain.
Vertigo when walking in open air; aches from eating a little too much is an indication of Nux moschata.
Eyes, ear, nose
Violent, constricting, burning, stinging pains over right eye, dryness of eyes, and sensation of dryness.
Profuse lachrymation and burning pains in eyes, blue rings around eyes indicates Nux moschata.
Over-sensitiveness of hearing, obstruction of nose, Nose-bleed usually dark, black.
Mouth and Throat
The saliva seems thick, like cotton. Swelling of mucous follicles under tongue.
Dry mouth worse evening and night. Bleeding of gums readily.
Lips swollen and sticking together, burning.
Toothache of pregnant women better by warmth indicates Nux moschata.
Stomach and abdomen
It is specifically related to weak digestion. Nausea and vomiting with inclination to sleep. Colic with tearing pains.
Conditions of excessive flatulence and when the smallest excess in eating or drinking sets up indigestion.
Colic pain in abdomen immediately after eating and worse after drinking, only during day, with dry mouth and thirstlessness.
Nocturnal sufferings from flatulence, which disturbs sleep indicates Nux moschata.
Stool and Anus
In constipation with drowsiness. Summer complaints, mucous diarrhea, as from, worms indicates Nux moschata.
Hemorrhoidal and dark hemorrhagic. Bloody, putrid diarrhea
Urinary complaints
Renal colic and discharge of calculi, burning and incisive pains when urinating.
Male complaints
Absence of erections, even while indulging in voluptuous thoughts. Desire with relaxed organs.
Female complaints
Menses preceded by pain in small of back as if a piece of wood. Breasts too small, and without milk
It has the ability of putting off the menstrual period or else for bringing it on, is an indication of Nux moschata.
Neck and Back
Contusive pain in loins or back, lassitude in loins and knees.
Extremities
Steady drawing from fingers to shoulders indicates Nux moschata
Cramps in calves before going to sleep, in feet with inward burning.
Buzzing sensation in all toes as if frost-bitten, the pains come in points all over body, and are worse on left side.
Skin
The skin is dry, and Nux is suited to people who readily perspire.
Old patch of psoriasis on metacarpal aspect of thumb goes away, Acne.
Generalities
Dry cough, with suspended respiration, difficult inhalation, fainting fits
Puffiness, swellings, dropsy of outer parts. Numbness in all limbs.
Worse Damp, wet weather, cold weather, getting wet, before a shower, washing.
Coldness and fainting with pains, especially headache.
Drinking causes dry cough, colic. Great sleepiness with all complaints, particularly with pain.
Side effects of Nux moschata
There are no such side effects. But every medicine should be taken following the rules as given.
It is safe to take the medicine even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc.
Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines.
Precautions while taking Nux moschata
Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use.
Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication.
