Herbs I use to strengthen and nourish the nervous system.
A nervine is a plant remedy with some kind of beneficial effect upon the nervous system. Nervine relaxants are most important in times of stress and confusion, as they can alleviate many of the accompanying symptoms. They should be used in a broad holistic way, not simply to tranquilize.
Mild: Black horehound, borage, Roman chamomile, hyssop, lavender, red clover, lemon balm, cramp bark, black haw.
Moderate: Mugwort, black cohosh, St. John’s wort, motherwort, lobelia, chamomile, pasqueflower, skullcap, linden, damiana, vervain.
Strong: California poppy, hops, wild lettuce, passionflower, Jamaica dogwood, valerian
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