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Herbs for the Nervous System
Nerve Tonic
A nerve tonic is an herb that restores tone to the nervous
system. It is essentially nourishing, supportive and restorative,
thus it
does not have a dramatic effect but a more sure, lasting
benefit.
Oats(Avena sativa) - Oats is one of the best remedies for
"feeding" the nervous system, especially when under stress.
It is specific in cases of nervous debility and exhaustion,
especially when associated with depression. Also for shingles
and other herpes infections and even degenerative wasting
conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Oats may be taken as
porridge. Tincture: Extracts of "milky" seed, 2-3 ml up to 4
times daily.
Skullcap(Scutellaria laterifolia) - Skullcap may be the premier
nerve tonic. It is relaxing in states of nervous tension
while at the same time renewing and restoring the central
nervous system. This makes it valuable for stress, anxiety
and tension. It can be used to treat seizure and hysterical
states as well as an adjunct in the treatment of epilepsy. Also
useful in easing premenstrual tension. Tincture: take 2-4 ml of
the tincture three times daily. Capsules: take 800 mg -900 mg three
times daily.
St. John's wort(Hypericum perforatum) - St. John's wort has a
sedative, restorative and pain-reducing effect. Thus
it can be used for the treatment of neuralgia, anxiety and
tension.It's tonic action on the entire nervous system makes
it useful for nervous debility and stress. Useful for
irritability and anxiety due to menopause. Not recommended when
there is severe depression. Infusion: pour a cup of boiling
water over 1 or 2 teaspoonsful of the dried herb, steep for
10-15 minutes and drink three times daily. Tincture: take 1-4 ml
three times daily.
Vervain(Verbena officinalis) - Vervain will tone and strengthen
the whole nervous system while relaxing and easing
stress. It can be used for depression, especially when it
follows an illness. Vervain can also be useful for seizure
control and hysteria. Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water over
1-3 teaspoonsful of dried herb, steep for 10-15
minutes and drink three times daily. Tincture: take 2-4 ml three
times daily.
Sedative
Sedatives reduce nervous activity and are useful in treating
nervous tension, pain, neuromuscular spasm and to help induce
sleep. By definition, sedatives are to varying degrees
depressant agents, and their use should be minimized and only as
needed.
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
California poppy (Eschscholzia cali fornica)
Chamomile (Matricaria recuti ta)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Jamaican Dogwood (Piscidia erythrina)
Kava (Piper mythisticum)
Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Linden (Tilia spp.)
European Mistletoe (Viscum album)
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Pasque Flower (Anemone pulsatilla)
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Skullcap (Scutellaria spp.)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Stimulant
Stimulant herbs increase activity in body functions without
regardfor the inherent capacity of the system to support that
activity: in other words they are intrinsically exhausting. Many
are used in "herbal" diet products to increase metabolism.
Coffee (Coffea spp.)
Ephedra (Ma huang,Ephedra sini ca)
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Gotu kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica)
Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
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Kola Nut (Cola vera)
Mate (Yerba mate, Ilex paraguayensis)
Hypnotic
Hypnotic herbs help to induce a deep and healing state of
sleep.
California Poppy
Chamomile
Hops
Jamaican DogwoodPassion Flower
Valerian
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Anti-spasmodic/Muscle Relaxant
Antispasmodic herbs reduce spasm or tension, especially in the
visceral smooth muscle, the muscle of the gut wall, bronchial
tubes, bile and urinary ducts, and blood vessels. Many of the
antispasmodics are nervines as well, so they will sometimes
ease
psychological tension.
Black Cohosh
Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium)
Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
KavaLavender
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Skullcap
Valerian
Adaptogen
An adaptogen is an herb that improves the body's adaptability.
In other words, an adaptogen enables the body to avoid
reaching a point of collapse or over-stress. The core of their
action appears to be in helpng the body deal with stress. In
China
and the East such concepts are the very basis of their
preventative approach to health and well being.
Ashwaganda (Withania somniferum)
Ginseng (Panax spp.)
Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus)Suma (Pfaffia
paniculata)
Anti-depressant
Herbs rarely have specific anti-depressant action. Actions that
can have the desired effect include nervine tonics, adaptogens
and bitters. Some help because of their antioxidant action and
improvement of circulation especially to the brain.
Damiana
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Gotu kola
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Oats
St. John's wortVervain
Analgesics
None of these herbs are truly narcotic such as those derived
from the opium poppy. They act primarily through their muscle-
relaxant and anti-anxiety properties.
Jamaican Dogwood
Valerian
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
Wood Betony (Stachys betonica)
Yellow Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens)
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