Crude Drug: Nux vomica
Biological Source Strychnos nux-vomica
Family Loganiaceae
Official used part Dried seeds
Major Marker Constituent Strychnine; brucine
Constituentclass Indole alkaloids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Historical medicinal source; highly toxic
Drug Type Seed
Scientific Name Strychnos nux-vomica
Category Seed drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.