Party goers, teenagers, parents of teenagers, are you listening?  This is a cheap Christmas present in the making for people you may know that drink and end up with some repercussions the next day.  The best homeopathic remedy for a hangover is called “Nux Vomica” or “Columbrina” This remedy is particular for symptoms of people suffering from the ill effects of drugs or stimulants, particularly for nausea, vomiting, headache, chills, and intestinal upset.  It does not help for craving for alcohol or help with any addictive tendencies, but only seeks to alleviate the symptoms associated with a hangover.  Many people report to have quick "recovery time" using Nux for a hangover.  So if you are seeking present ideas on a tight budget, this is perfect.

To obtain Nux Vomica, walk into your local health food store and ask for a 6c of Nux Vomica either in dry pellets or liquid.  When the symptoms of a hangover appear, take two pellets under the tongue every hour until symptoms subside.

But on a Deeper Level, what IS Nux Vomica, and for who it is best suited for? 

Nux  Vomica also referred to as “poison nut”, is native to the East Indies.  The substance comes from the Strychnine tree, from the loganiaceae family. The seeds from the tree are pulverized and used for the tincture. 

A person requiring Nux Vomica are the modern workaholics of our world.  They are type "A "personality, living in the fast lane.  They work long hours, demanding efficiency and perfectionism in their work.  They often gravitate toward leadership roles where they can delegate and criticize those about them.  They have to be the best, and they will stop at nothing to get it. Often they get angry and impatient at others stupidity and laziness. Everyone is stupid to the Nux person. When people ask them a question, often people leave feeling like they bothered them and shouldn’t of asked. People feel incompetent and incapable around a Nux Vomica.  But do not attempt to talk back to a Nux, they cannot take offense but can deliver it quite well to others. Nux vomica types are nonstop and often gravitate toward addictions and drugs to keep up with their competitive lifestyle.  Over time however this life catches up to them and they suffer exhaustion and collapse.  On the physical sphere, due to their irritable, nervous dispositions, they tend to develop problems with their whole gastric tract, such as the bowels and stomach. Peptic ulcers, and constipation, are common, due to long term use of acidic stimulants.  To really have a good understanding of Nux Vomica check out these links. There are two movies that star “Nux”.

1.) Swimming with Sharks- Keven Spacey is Nux
2.) The Devil Wears Prada- Meryl Streep plays Nux

Both movies are similar in that a new employee has to deal with a tyrannical perfectionist boss that breathes down their neck. Both employees play the role of "assistant".  I really like both movies they are good learning tools for understanding the state of Columbrina.

Lindsay Tietz, BSc, HD
Owner Intention to Heal
Homeopathic Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutrition Expert
Proudly Serving The Toronto Danforth Area Directly 

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