The scientific name of strychnine tree is Strychnos nux – vomica. The strychnine tree belongs to the Loganiaceae family. It is a medical toxic plant which is also known as poison nut and nux vomica. It has many clinical and therapeutic applications. The origin of this tree is in India and Southeast Asia. This tree is evergreen tree which grows 25 m. Its bark is dark – grey or yellowish – gray. Its leaves are ovate and they are growing from two to 3.5 inches.
The flowering season of this tree is from March to May. This tree leaves from 50 – 60 years. The usage of this tree can cause some side effects, such as breathing problems, liver failure, convulsions, seizures, neck and back stiffness, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, dizziness, restlessness, anxiety and death. This tree should be avoided by breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women. If you have this tree poisoning, then you should seek immediate medical attention. In India, this tree is used as aphrodisiac, antipyretic, appetizer and tonic.
The juice of stem and root barks are used to treat the cholera, acute dysentery and intermittent fevers. You can apply the leaves of strychnine tree externally as a poultice for wounds and ulcers. This tree can be used as a home remedy for swelling pain, trauma, bone fracture, rheumatoid arthritis and facial nerve paralysis. You can use the bark infusion internally for treating epilepsy or apply it externally for ulcers and leprotics. This tree takes fifteen to twenty years to initiate flowering.
Health benefits of strychnine tree
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Reduce back pain
The strychnine tree is useful for muscle cramps and constricting pains in the back. This discomfort is worsened due to cold and it gets relief from the warmth. The pain is worse at night and the backache is worse at the time of constipation. You can use the strychnine tree as your home remedy for reducing the back pain, but talk with your doctor for the correct dosage.
Insomnia
We know that the insomnia is a sleep disorder which is affecting about 10% of the adults. This condition is caused by drugs, caffeine, use of alcohol, irritability, anxiety and anger. There are some studies in which are said that the strychnine tree has positive impact on REM sleep, but there should be done a lot more studies in the future to approve or disapprove it.
Urinary tract infection
The strychnine tree is useful as home remedy for urinary tract infection when the symptoms happen, such as irritable bladder with constant need to urinate, but passes only small amounts. The cramping pain or burning can be felt in the bladder area and you can have an itching sensation in the urethra with the passing of urine. The affected person feels chilly, irritable and impatient. You can get a relief from the symptoms of this condition by the usage of strychnine tree, but also you can take a hot bath.
Treat flu
The influenza, which is also known as flu, can be treated with the strychnine tree. It is effective home remedy for gastric flus with vomiting and diarrhea. There are some studies in which are shown that the stem and bark of the strychnine tree have high levels of flavonoids and they have antiviral effects which can help to treat the viral diseases, such as flu. You should talk with your doctor if you should use the strychnine tree as your home remedy for flu and which will be the best dosage for you.
Prevent constipation
You should know that the is one of the best cures which you can use for the strychnine tree. The strychnine tree acts as a laxative and it can help to break the constipation. There should be done a lot more studies in the future to fully approve the usage of strychnine tree as a home remedy for constipation.
Motion sickness
The strychnine tree is helpful home remedy for motion sickness, especially if you have this condition with severe nausea with difficulty vomiting and intense headache at the back of the head and eye.
