Nervine
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Nervines have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. They tone and strengthen it. Some act as stimulants, others as relaxants.
Nervine Herbs:
- Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
- Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
- Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
- Damiana (Turnera diffusa)
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Hops (Humulus lupulus)
- Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinale)
- Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)
- Mistletoe (Viscum album)
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
- Oats (Avena sativa)
- Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla patens)
- Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
- Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
- Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
- Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.