Categories: Herbs

Ma Qian Zi

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1 Also Known As:
2 Ma Qian Zi
3 Also Used For:

Also Known As:

Brechnusssamen, Poison Nut, Quaker Buttons, Strychni Semen, Strychnos Seed.
Strychnos nux-vomica.
Family: Loganiaceae.

Ma Qian Zi

Properties: BITTER – COLD/TOXIC

Dosage: 0.3 – 0.9g.

Nux-Vomica Seeds

Meridian: LIVER, SPLEEN

-unblock channels, disperse clumps – reduce swelling, alleviate pain

–abscess, yin-type ulcers, pain due to trauma, wind-damp obstruction

Also Used For:

Orally, nux vomica is used for impotence and for glycine encephalopathy. It is also used in combination for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, organic and functional disorders of the heart and circulatory system, diseases of the eye, nervous conditions, depression, migraine, climacteric complaints, facial neuralgias (Sympatalgien), and Raynaud’s disease.

Historically, nux vomica has been thought of as an oral tonic, and used as an appetite-stimulant. It has also been used for diseases of the respiratory tract, anemia, and geriatric complaints. Nux vomica contains strychnine and brucine and has, therefore, been used in manufacturing. It is used as a rodenticide.

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I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.