The vomit tree grows in tropical and subtropical climates. His other name is Chilibuha. This plant is extremely poisonous. Vomit seeds contain strychnine alkaloid, which gives them a bitter taste. This toxic substance acts negatively on the central nervous system, leading to disturbances in its work. Therefore, it is recommended to take chilibuha-based products under the strict supervision of a doctor.
Short description
Vomit is a tropical tree reaching a height of 5-15 m. Its trunk is curved and thick. There are thorns on the young chilibuha. The leaves of the plant are petiolate, opposite, ovoid-elliptical with arc venation, with a pointed apex.
Small vomit flowers are collected in apical semi-umbrellas; they are five-membered with a double perianth. At the same time, their corolla is of a bar-shaped form. The fruit of a large chilibuha, with a diameter of 3-5.5 cm, is a spherical orange-red berry, similar to an orange. It has a hard peel, and inside contains a colorless gelatinous pulp. In addition, the berry contains oblate, disc-shaped and rounded seeds, which are covered with numerous transparent-white hairs. Latin vomit means βugly nutβ.
Collection and harvesting of chilibuha
For therapeutic purposes, it is customary to harvest vomit seeds, the fruits of which are collected during their ripening. This period falls on October-November. Seeds from berries are extracted by long boiling the latter. Only quality specimens are left, rotten and unripe are thrown away. Raw materials with a silky-shiny surface, grayish-yellow in color, 1.5β2 cm in diameter are suitable for harvesting. Then the seeds are sent to dry in a special device at a temperature not exceeding 60 degrees. Store vomit in a dry form for no more than two years. Itβs best to put it in the refrigerator.
What is part of the plant?
For the preparation of drugs, as a rule, chiliibuha kernels are used. Vomit (in Latin Strychnos Nux vomica) is valued precisely for the seeds. They contain indole alkaloids (2 - 3%), consisting of strychnine, as well as brucine. In addition, in a small amount in the kernels of chiliibuh are present:
- pseudostrichnin;
- triterpenoid;
- Ξ²-colubrin;
- Ξ±-colubrin;
- vomycin, which affects the gastrointestinal tract;
- loganin;
- chlorogenic acid;
- stigmasterol;
- structure.
Also found in them:
- galactan, a complex polysaccharide;
- palmitin;
- crude oleic acid;
- mannan - plant polysaccharide;
Poisonous alkaloids are present not only in the seeds of the nut, but also in the leaves, flowers, and bark, albeit in smaller quantities. Chilibukha, or the emetic nut, contains the most poisonous and bitter substance in the world - strychnine. This alkaloid is more dangerous than potassium cyanide. For humans, 0.3 grams of strychnine are deadly, use it as a pesticide. It is a very toxic substance, therefore, in its pure form is not used.
Strychnine nitrate is poorly soluble in water. This substance is in the form of a white crystalline powder or shiny needle crystals. When it is swallowed, a person experiences severe cramps and increased reflexes, as strychnine negatively affects the sensory and motor apparatus of the spinal cord.
Another alkaloid raises blood pressure. In case of an overdose of such a substance, uncontrolled muscle spasms are observed, which leads to exhaustion of the body or cardiac arrest. Such contractions can be too strong, causing the muscles to separate from the bones, leaving the unfortunate body in a twisted position.
If the symptoms began to quickly manifest during poisoning, then immediate help is needed: aggressive and surgical treatment, otherwise the person will not survive. In its absence, death after an overdose of strychnine occurs in about 10-20 minutes.
The seeds of the chilibuha still contain the alkaloid brucin. This chemical reagent is known as an analeptic agent that causes convulsive movements of the legs and arms, stimulates the nervous system, and enhances the perception of light and sound. The substance is less toxic than strychnine.
The healing properties of chilibuha
Poisonous vomit was originally used to induce vomiting in digestive disorders or poisoning. Then, with the development of medicine, it began to be used to treat certain ailments.
In neurology, medicines from this plant are prescribed to patients during the rehabilitation period after paresis and paralysis, since they stimulate the central nervous system.
Chilibuha preparations are used for disorders of the visual analyzer (deterioration of the quality of vision) and diseases of the hearing aid. Also, funds based on vomit are prescribed in allergology to eliminate the following ailments:
- food allergies;
- atopic dermatitis (chronic inflammation of the skin);
- allergic rhinitis;
- urticaria.
It is useful to take medications from such a plant for pathologies of the digestive organs. They help with intestinal atony - deterioration of motility and peristalsis, loss of tone. Strychnine helps to eliminate atonic constipation and normalize the frequency of acts of emptying the rectum. Vomiting products increase appetite and restore the functional activity of the stomach.
Chilibuha has tonic properties: it normalizes blood circulation and improves the condition of blood vessels. The seeds of this plant are still indicated for exhaustion, fatigue, constant fatigue, impotence and low blood pressure. Vomit preparations help in the fight against chronic alcoholism.
According to some reports, this plant is able to stop the growth of cancer cells in the gastrointestinal tract. However, a scientifically oncoprotective effect has not been proven.
The benefits of the pharmaceutical tincture of chilibuha
Those who wish to use the plant for medicinal purposes can purchase a ready-made tincture. Make it from the extract of vomit, dissolved in alcohol. Such a tool can be prepared independently. For this you will need: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry raw materials and 0.2 liters of vodka. The plant is poured into alcohol, and the mixture is removed to insist for 3 weeks away from sunlight. In the treatment of paralysis, they drink 30 drops three times a day.
But the pharmacy tincture of emetic is allowed to take no more than 30 drops per day. Use it for the following problems:
- hearing loss and visual acuity;
- poor digestion;
- disorder of the nervous system;
- weaknesses;
- metabolic disorder;
- anorexia.
The plant is used as a general tonic, and also as bitterness to increase appetite. Your doctor may prescribe strychnine nitrate for oral administration in the form of pills or injections in a 0.1% solution.
Externally, the extract of chiliibuha is a dry powder of a light brown, odorless color. It has a very bitter taste and can be sold as an aqueous solution. The extract contains 16% alkaloids (strychnine and brucin). Assign it to 5-10 mg at a time. A single dose for adults is 10 mg, daily - about 30 mg. Children under two years of age are not recommended to give an emetic.
Effective recipes with chilibuha
Folk doctors use such a plant to treat various ailments. In the recipe, vomit nut (in Latin Strychnos Nux vomica) is used to prepare water tincture. Apply it to eliminate epilepsy.
A medicinal product is prepared as follows: a large leaf of chilibuha is chopped, pour a glass of boiling water and left for 4 hours. After time, it is filtered and consumed at least three times a day for 20 grams.
At high temperature, ointment from the vomit should be prepared. First of all, the roots of the plant are finely chopped, then they are mixed with petroleum jelly and stirred to the consistency of sour cream. You can also add sea buckthorn oil or badger fat to this mixture.
For the treatment of heavy periods, chilibuhu is also used. The ground roots and leaves of the plant are mixed and the resulting product is added on the tip of a knife in 200 ml of milk. Use it 100 grams before meals.
To stop toothache, also apply the leaves and roots of the vomit. They are poured with water in a ratio of one to ten. Insist medicine for at least 12 days. When pain occurs, a cotton pad soaked in the resulting product is applied.
Vomiting nut for alcoholism
This plant also helps fight alcoholism. It is necessary to take 10 g of finely chopped leaves and 20 g of green walnut. The components are poured into a bottle of wine and left for two weeks in a dark place. A drink is given to the drinker once a day in a glass. Best before meals. The tool leads to vomiting and severe nausea.
Another tincture of emetic will help get rid of this habit: 2 grams of roots are cut, poured with boiling water and insisted for three hours. The tool is added to any meal in two tablespoons, for example, during breakfast and dinner.
All drugs listed in the article from chilibuha are allowed to be taken only as prescribed by the attending physician. Self-administration is highly discouraged!
Reviews about the chilibuha are mixed, many are afraid to be treated with this plant because of its toxic components. Although there are those to whom the vomit has helped to improve well-being.
Danger of Admission
The dosage should be monitored, since exceeding it will lead to suffocation, muscle tension and cramps. This condition may ultimately cause death. It should be remembered that the poison of the plant is due to the presence of strychnine, which is allowed to be consumed no more than 30 mg.
Contraindications to the use of vomit
Chilibuha is able to harm health if a person has an individual intolerance to its components. Refuse to take seeds should be with bronchial asthma and hypertension. Do not resort to treatment with emetic nut for people suffering from angina pectoris, hepatitis and atherosclerosis. Fruits should be completely excluded from the diet for hyperkinesis, chronic or acute nephritis. It is forbidden to use chilibuha with a tendency to convulsions, as well as during the bearing of the child and the lactation period.