nux vomica

Meaning

1. A strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica), an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.
2. The fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine.
3. A preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant.

Synonyms

curare

emetic

nut

poison nut

strychnine tree

vomiting nut

quaker buttonswith

semen strychnos

Translations

Brechnuss

vomiquier

κάρυο

noix vomique

nou vòmica

nuez vómica

εμετικό

Etymology

From Latin nux (“nut”) and vomica (“vomiting”).