Nervine Herbs
Nervines: These calm and nourish the nervous system, promote mental clarity, and relieve spasms, pain and congestion. There are 2 types: warming helps with chronic issues, insomnia being a good example. Cooling helps with anger, hypertension, and migraines (Griffin, 1997, p. 10).
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
Asian Ginseng
Panax ginseng (C. A. Mey.)
Black Cohosh
Actaea racemose (L)
Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictrooides (L.) Michx.
Buchu
Agathosma betulina (P.J. Bergius) Pillans
Celery
Apium graveolens (L.)
Chamomile, Roman
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Chamomile, German
Matricaria recutis (L.)
Devil’s Club
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq.
Dill
Anethum graveolens (L.)
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium (L.)
Garlic
Allium sativum (L.)
Gingko
Gingko biloba (L.)
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Holy Basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum (L.)
Hops
Humulus lupulus (L.)
Kava
Piper methysticum (G. Forst.)
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia (Mill.)
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis (L.)
Mistletoe
Viscum album (L.)
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca (L.)
Mullein
Verbascum thapus (L.)
Oat
Avena sativa (L.)
Onion
Allium cepa (L.)
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata (L.)
Peppermint
Mentha x piperita (L.)
Pulsatilla
Anemone pulsatilla (L.)
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinale (L.)
Rue
Ruta graveolens (L.)
Sage
Salvia officinalis (L.)
St. John’s Wort
Hypericum perforatum (L.)
Tansy
T. vulgare
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris (L.)
Vervain
Verbena officinalis (L.)
Willow
Salix spp.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium (L.)
References
Hoffman, David. (2003). Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
Asian Ginseng
Panax ginseng (C. A. Mey.)
Black Cohosh
Actaea racemose (L)
Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictrooides (L.) Michx.
Buchu
Agathosma betulina (P.J. Bergius) Pillans
Celery
Apium graveolens (L.)
Chamomile, Roman
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Chamomile, German
Matricaria recutis (L.)
Devil’s Club
Oplopanax horridus (Sm.) Miq.
Dill
Anethum graveolens (L.)
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium (L.)
Garlic
Allium sativum (L.)
Gingko
Gingko biloba (L.)
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Holy Basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum (L.)
Hops
Humulus lupulus (L.)
Kava
Piper methysticum (G. Forst.)
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia (Mill.)
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis (L.)
Mistletoe
Viscum album (L.)
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca (L.)
Mullein
Verbascum thapus (L.)
Oat
Avena sativa (L.)
Onion
Allium cepa (L.)
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata (L.)
Peppermint
Mentha x piperita (L.)
Pulsatilla
Anemone pulsatilla (L.)
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinale (L.)
Rue
Ruta graveolens (L.)
Sage
Salvia officinalis (L.)
St. John’s Wort
Hypericum perforatum (L.)
Tansy
T. vulgare
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris (L.)
Vervain
Verbena officinalis (L.)
Willow
Salix spp.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium (L.)
References
Hoffman, David. (2003). Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.