What is "nux vomica"

Nux vomica \Nux` vom"i*ca\ [NL., fr. L. nux a nut + vomere to vomit.] The seed of Strychnos Nuxvomica, a tree which abounds on the Malabar and Coromandel coasts of the East Indies. From this seed the deadly poisons known as strychnine and brucine are obtained. The seeds are sometimes called Quaker buttons.

n. 1 The strychnine tree, (taxlink Strychnos nux-vomica species noshow=1), 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.

n. a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant

Nux Vomica is the second album by The Veils, released on 18 September 2006. It was recorded in Laurel Canyon ( Los Angeles) and produced by Nick Launay, during spring of 2006. A far heavier and darker sound characterises Nux Vomica, very different from the indie sound of the previous record. Most notable are "Jesus for the Jugular", "Not Yet", "Pan" and the title track itself, while more accessible numbers are the singles "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" and "One Night on Earth". A distinctive contribution to this new sound was given by the string arrangements of Jane Scarpantoni, ex member of The Lounge Lizards and long-time Lou Reed collaborator.