What are the effects and functions of nux vomica?

Nux vomica is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine plant, which is very helpful for the treatment of some diseases in the human body. What are the effects and effects of nux vomica?

Nux vomica is a kind of plant that many people do not understand, this kind of plant is of great help to the treatment of diseases, and it is relatively simple to use, so it needs to be chosen according to its own needs. Nux vomica has already appeared in a very general time, at the same time, in the Compendium of Materia Medica, there are records of such Chinese herbal medicine, and the efficacy and function of nux vomica are more. Can treat diseases very well.

Effects on the nervous system

It mainly acts on the spinal cord and excites its reflex function, so that nerve impulses can be easily transmitted between neurons. It also has the function of stimulating the brain, causing sensitivity to the functions of various sensory organs, awakening patients in a state of inhibition, and regulating the excitement and inhibition process of the cerebral cortex.

To the digestive system.

The direct test of intestinal fistula showed that strychnine had no excitatory effect on human smooth muscle. The only effect on the digestive tract is that oral administration can promote the secretion of digestive juice.

Effects on the respiratory system

The role of strychnine is strychnine. It is reported that it coughs mice caused by ammonia and S02. It has strong antitussive effect. When the intensity exceeds that of codeine, its expectorant effect is similar to that of ammonium chloride. When the time of administration is prolonged and the dosage is increased, it can strengthen the antihistamine induced asthma in rabbits.

Increase muscle tension

The soft-shelled turtle in nux vomica can increase the tension of striated muscle, smooth muscle and myocardium.

Bacteriostatic effect

It has inhibitory effect on Haemophilus influenzae and common pathogenic skin fungi.

Toxic effect

Overdose can lead to tetanic convulsion. And died of respiratory paralysis. This product has a strong affinity to the central system and is difficult to disintegrate. Continuous use of therapeutic dose can lead to accumulation poisoning.

Symptoms of nux vomica poisoning:

Mild: headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, tight lips, mild convulsions of muscles all over the body, mild mental disorders.

Moderate: in severe cases, systemic myotonic spasm, angular arch dilation, closed teeth, wry smile, gaze, cyanosis, pupil dilation and pulse acceleration can be seen. In addition, there are atypical clinical manifestations, such as tinnitus, deafness, bilateral nerve paralysis and so on.

Severe poisoning can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death.

Detoxification:

Ether can be used for mild anesthesia or intravenous injection of drugs such as pentobarbital sodium, and chloral hydrate enema can be used to stop convulsions. After the convulsion stops, if you think that there is still residual poison in the stomach, you can use permanganate solution to lavage the stomach.

The above is the introduction of the efficacy and function of nux vomica. I hope it will be helpful to you.