Nux vomica is the common name for a homeopathic remedy that comes from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree. The seeds contain strychnine and brucine, which are both toxic in large doses.

Brucine (BRU) extracted from the seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica L is glycine receptor antagonist. We hypothesize that BRU may modify alcohol consumption by acting at glycine receptors, and ...

Strychnine is made from seeds of the tree Strychnos nux-vomica, found in Asia and Australia. The poison was first isolated from the plant in 1818 by two French chemists, Pierre Joseph Pelletier ...

A research team has disclosed the complete biosynthetic pathway for the formation of strychnine in the plant species Strychnos nux-vomica (poison nut). The researchers identified all genes ...

The raw seeds are nicknamed “poison nut” because of their toxic nature. They must be treated before they are consumed to make them safe. Nux vomica that is used as a supplement can be ...

Semen strychni is derived from the dried seeds of the plant Strychnos nux-vomica L. Its main toxic component is strychnine, the poison said to be favored by legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie.

Like most awful poisons, strychnine got its reputation early. Unlike most awful poisons, it was rarely mistaken for anything else. Here’s why strychnine is one of the world’s most common, but ...

which is naturally produced by the poison nut tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). The researchers then reconstructed the pathway in tobacco plants, illustrating the possibility of harnessing this pathway ...