The Role of Nux vomica in Heart Diseases

someone who needs the constitutional remedy Nux vomica might come to see a homeopath
because of heart palpitations that are worse when they are overworked, overexcited, or angry. The palpitations tend to be exacerbated by any stimulants including alcohol, spicy food, or caffeinated products. Their palpitations might also be aggravated while they eat or when they become chilly. They might also suffer from angina, which is worse in the same situations mentioned above.
Almost all patients who need Nux vomica have a tendency to experience digestive tract problems regardless of what their chief complaint might be. Gastrointestinal disturbances include indigestion, constipation without urge, peptic ulcer, or irritable bowel syndrome.
In many of these patients, there is a tendency for hay fever or acute upper respiratory tract infections with frequent sneezing.
They tend to be chilly and feel worse in cold weather. People who need Nux vomica tend to have "Type A" personalities, be hard working, and are perhaps even aggressive and strong-willed. They are often in positions of power, and they take control easily. They tend to be irritable and impatient. They are concerned with small details and conscientious about all manner of things: the way they dress, the way they keep their home and office, and the quality of work they do, for example. This tendency leads to competitiveness and impressive drive.
They tend to expect the same high standards from others, both at home and at work, hence the easy irritability and anger. They may have strong tempers and can be unapologetic. During acute illnesses, the emotional temperament of those who need Nux vomica tends to be even more extreme.
People needing Nux vomica also tend to suffer from insomnia, especially in the middle of the night: they find themselves awake and thinking about work, their responsibilities, and other tasks that need to be addressed.
When we see a patient who has been this way for quite a while, they are sometimes in a state of exhaustion. Years of living at such a workaholic pace have taken their toll, and the resultant physical symptoms can no longer be ignored. So it is the physical symptoms that bring this patient to the doctor, and the homeopath seeks to understand those symptoms in the context of the underlying issues.
When the symptoms match and we prescribe this remedy, we would expect all aspects of the Nux vomica patient to improve—from their palpitations or angina to their insomnia, constipation, and irritability. Lifestyle modification recommendations are made cautiously to a patient who needs Nux vomica, as they tend to overdo whatever suggestions are made.