Nux Vomica; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Nux vomica (family Loganiaceae) is commonly known as kuchla. It is a major source of the highly poisonous, intensely bitter alkaloids strychnine and brucine derived from the seeds inside the tree’s round, green to orange fruit.[1] The seeds contain approximately 1.5% strychnine, and the dried blossoms contain 1.0%.[2] However, Read More …

Spigelia; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Spigelia anthelmia is an herbaceous species of the Loganiaceae family. Commonly known as “erva-lombrigueira”, it is popular as a human medicine in Brazil based on its various properties, including action against gastrointestinal nematodes. In vitro and in vivo studies have confirmed the efficacy of S. anthelmia in controlling H. contortus however, Read More …

Citrullus Colocynthis; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Citrullus colocynthis is a commonly used medicinal plant, especially as a hypoglycemic agent. Case Presentation. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. The main clinical feature was acute rectorrhagia preceded by mucosal diarrhea with tenesmus, which gradually progressed to bloody diarrhea and Read More …