Nervine: supports and nourishes the nervous system
Nervine Tonics: strengthens the nervous system
Nervine Tonics are herbs that deal with stress and anxiety by directly strengthening the nervous system. They are very close to how Adaptogens work due to their ability to help the entire body and mind cope with times of high stress.
Avena sativa (oat)
Bacopa monierri (bacopa or brahmi)
Borago officinalis (borage)
Centella asiatica (gotu kola)
Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort)
Verbena officinalis (vervain)
Vinca major/minor (periwinkle)
Nerve Relaxant: soothes and calms the nervous system
Nerve Relaxants are natural tranquilizers, allowing the physical body and mind to be at ease. They work like Sedatives/Hypnotics in higher doses.
Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa (black cohosh)
Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)
Bacopa monierri (bacopa or brahmi)
Eschscholzia californica (California poppy)
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom)
Humulus lupulus (hops)
Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort)
Lactuca virosa (wild lettuce)
Lavandula officinalis (lavender)
Leonurus cardiaca (motherwort)
Lobelia inflata (lobelia)
Nepeta cataria (catnip)
Matricaria recutita (chamomile)
Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
Passiflora incarnata (passionflower)
Piper methysticum (kava kava)
Piscidia erythrina (Jamaican dogwood)
Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasque flower or wind flower)
Schisandra chinensis (schisandra or wu wei zi)
Scutellaria lateriflora (skullcap)
Tilia spp. (linden flower)
Trifolium pratense (red clover)
Valeriana officinalis (vervain)
Viburnum opulus (cramp bark)
Viburnum prunifolium (black haw)
Nerve Stimulant: awakens and excites the nervous system due to its caffeine content
Nerve Stimulants stimulate the body’s innate vitality and enhance mood, but they can cause many side effects like anxiety and tension.
