Herbs that act upon and support the nervous system are often used as mild stimulants for chronic fatigue and stress. They can act as stimulants, or have a calming effect, often dependent on the dosage given. Many of the these nervines contain volatile essential oils. Nervine herbs do not have the extreme side effects that pharmaceuticals do.
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Angelica |
Angelica archagelica |
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Its virtues are praised by old writers,as well as the folk-lore of all North European countries. The fruit, leaf, and root of angelica stimulate dige ...
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Anise |
Pimpinella anisum |
Aniseed |
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Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
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Arnica |
Arnica montana |
leopard's bane,mountain tobacco |
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One of the best known herbal sports medicines, arnica has dramatic results if used immediately after an injury. ...
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Asafoetida |
Ferula asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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According to ayurvedic medicine, asafoetida is a valuable spice and remedy for nervous disorders, colic, bowel spasms, and for spasmodic coughing. ...
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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
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Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Bacopa |
Bacopa monniera |
Water hyssop, Brahmi |
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A traditional Ayurvedic medicine commonly used to treat mental illness and epilepsy ...
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Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Sweet Basil |
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Like other herbs in the mint family basil is carminative and disinfectant. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. Basil has al ...
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Bay Laurel |
Laurus nobilis |
Sweet Bay, True Laurel |
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It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes ...
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Belladonna |
Atropa belladonna |
Deadly nightshade |
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Its leaves, roots and black berries are dangerous. Even small doses can send you into a coma. ...
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Black Haw |
Viburnum prunifolum |
Stagbush, sweet viburnum, guelder-rose, water elder, arrowwood |
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Bark :
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Crampbark has a long history of use by Native Americans for gynecologic problems. ...
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Bogbean |
Menyanthes trifoliata |
Buckbean, March Clover |
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The buckbean, or bogbean grows in spongy bogs, marshes and shallow water and is one of our prettiest wild flowers. ...
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Boneset |
Eupatorium perfoliatum |
Common Thorough wort, Agueweed, Indian Sage |
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Only the advent of aspirin displaced boneset as the popular choice for colds and fever. ...
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Borage |
Borago officinalis |
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Borage oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to take full advantage of its health benefits. For topical applications, either apply directly, ...
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Bugleweed |
Lycopus spp. |
Water Horehound, Gypsywort |
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Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
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Calamus |
Acorus calamus |
Sweet Sledge. Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Flag |
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Alcorus calamus, know commonly as Sweet flag, or calamus has been in use worldwide in Asian European and Native American herbal traditions since the t ...
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Carrot |
Daucus carota L. |
Wild Carrot; Queen Anne's Lace; Bird's-nest |
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The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
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Catnip |
Nepeta cataria |
Catmint, Nep,Catnep |
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A hot cup of catnip tea soothes the nervous system and is excellent for colds, flu, and children's upset stomach. ...
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Celery |
Apium graveolens |
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Celery seed helps rid the body of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis. ...
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Chamomile |
Matricaria recutita |
Camomile |
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The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
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Clary Sage |
Salvia sclarea |
Clarysage |
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Clary sage has a special affinity with the female system in general and is recommended for women ...
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Coffee |
Coffea arabica |
java, joe |
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Coffee is probably the most popular drug in the world, Americans consume the equivalent of 500 cups per person ...
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Gotu Kola |
Centella asiatica (L.) |
Indian Pennywort, Brahmi |
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Gotu kola is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and TCM to rejuvenate both mind and body. Clinical experiments have shown that the plant does improve ...
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Guarana |
Paulinia Cupana |
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Guarana is made from the seeds of the world famous Paulinia Cupana plant. ...
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Hemp/Cannabis |
Cannabis sativa |
marijuana, pot, gunja, weed |
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Perhaps the most valued property of hemp is its percentage of essential fatty acids, which is higher than any other plant in the world. It contains bo ...
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Hops |
Humulus Lupulus |
Hops |
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The Hop was first mentioned by Pliny who speaks of it as a garden plant among the Romans, who ate the young shoots in spring ...
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Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis |
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Joe-pye weed |
Eupatorium purpureum |
Gravel or kidney root, Trumpet weed, purple or tall boneset |
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Gravel root, reflects its main use as a diuretic used to treat urinary infections and stones ...
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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Lavender is arguably the most versatile of the essential oils, indispensable for healing burns, scalds and as a sleep aid. ...
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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
Melissa |
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Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
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Lemongrass |
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus |
lemongrass |
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Lemon grass herb is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. The essential oil can be used in ma ...
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Linden |
Tilia, various spc |
Lime tree |
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The fragrant, yellowish flowers have been used since the Middle Ages to promote perspiration and for nervous conditions ...
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Lobelia |
Lobelia inflata |
Indian-Tobacco. Pukeweed. Asthma Weed. |
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The plant was known to the Penobscot Indians and was widely used in New England long before the time of Samuel Thomson, who ...
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Lovage |
Levisticum officinale |
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Lovage came to America with the English colonists and was brought over for both food and medicine. ...
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Marjoram,Sweet |
Origanum marjorana |
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Sweet majoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Milkweed |
Asclepias syriaca, A. cornuti |
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Mention milkweed and many people think of butterflies and monarchs. ...
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Mistletoe |
Viscum coloratum, V. album |
loranthus,European mistletoe, loranthus, mulberry mistletoe |
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Mistletoe extracts have been extensively studied in Europe as a supplemental treatment in cancer therapy. ...
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Motherwort |
Leonurus caridica L. |
Lion's tail, lion's ear |
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Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatory disorders ...
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Mugwort |
Artemisia vulgaris |
St. John's Plant |
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Mugwort is a close relative to wormwood , Artemisai absinthium. Sometimes overlooked for more "flashy" herbs in this current day, it is still a favori ...
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Oats |
Avena sativa L. |
Groats. Oatmeal. Oatstraw |
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Oats have always had a reputation as a wholesome, healthy food. The grain is a rich source of complex sugars used by the body. Green oatstraw teas, oa ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis |
Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange |
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Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or ...
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Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
Wild Marjoram |
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Oregano has a very ancient reputation and has been used in both the kitchen and the sickroom since the time of the ancients. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Prickly Ash Bark |
Zanthoxylum spp |
Szechuan pepper, chuan jiao, Tooth Ache Tree, yellow wood |
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Prickly ash is most often used as a poultice applied to the skin over the area of pain. ...
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Rose |
Rosa centifolia |
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Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Rue |
Ruta graveolens L. |
Herb of Grace |
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One of the oldest and garden plants cultivated for medicinal use Rue was valued as a country simple for its ability to ward off toxins and pests ...
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Sage |
Salvia officinalis |
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Sage is an excellent and safe natural disinfectant. The antimicrobial action of thujone, a compound found in the volatile oil, works against bacterial ...
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Skullcap |
Scutellaria lateriflora |
Virginian skull cap, mad-dog skull cap, scullcap |
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The plant has been used for centuries by herbalists as an effective nerve tonic and sedative. Its common uses include relief of nervous tension, anx ...
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Spearmint |
Mentha spicata |
Spear mint |
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Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
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St. John's Wort |
Hypericum perforatum |
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St. Johns Wort has a demonstrated ability to act as an antidepressant, but this versatile herb also has dozens of chemical compounds that disinfect an ...
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Tea |
Camellia sinensis |
Green Tea, Black tea |
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Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. ...
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Thuja |
Thuja occidentalis |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles. ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Valerian |
Valeriana officinalis |
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The Greeks used valerian roots to help them fall asleep, and that use holds up under scientifc scrunity today. ...
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Vervain |
Verbena hastata, V. officinalis |
Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Simpler's Joy, Herb of the cross |
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The name Vervain is derived from the Celtic ferfain, the plant was used by them for afflections of the bladder. ...
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Violets |
Viola sp |
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Violets have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional medicine ...
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Wild lettuce |
Lactuca virosa |
Bitter lettuce, Opium Lettuce |
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Wild lettuce contains a sedative milky latex that can induce opium like sensations. ...
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Wood Betony |
Stachys officinalis |
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Many extravagant superstitions grew up round Betony, one, of very ancient date, was that serpents would fight and kill each ...
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Wormwood |
Artemisia absinthium L. |
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Wormwood is used today mainly as a bitter tonic, and in natural pest control. ...
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Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Nosebleed |
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Yarrow is one of the best-known herbal remedies for fevers, and bleeding. The chemical makeup of yarrow is complex, and it contains many active medici ...
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