The seed of Strychnos Nuxvomica, a tree which abounds on the Malabar and Coromandel coasts of the East Indies. From this seed the deadly poisons known as strychnine and brucine are obtained. The seeds are sometimes called Quaker buttons.

Indigestion, nausea, vomiting, hangover headaches, colds, and influenza. Nux vomica is derived from the seeds of the strychnine-containing poison nut tree, which grows in Eastern Asia. It is a major remedy for first aid situations, especially those affecting the digestive system. It is also a very important constitutional and chronic, or long term, remedy.

trychnos nux-vomica, a tropical Asian tree with a thick, crooked trunk that blooms with malodorous flowers. Tiny amounts of its poisonous seeds are used in homeopathy and Ayurvedic medicine. It is also called Snake Wood, Dogs Nut, Poison Nut and Quaker Buttons. *Poisonous