Here are just a few of the many herbs that work in your nervous system. Remember, most herbs are polycrest (helpful for more than one condition) so try not to put your herbs in a box. Just because an herb works on the NS doesn’t mean that’s the only thing it does. As always, if you’re taking any medications be sure to consult your herbalist before adding a plant into your routine.
Scutellaria lateriflora (Skullcap): Helps calm the nerves, promotes sleep.
Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile): Calming, relaxing, mildly sweet.
Lavandula spp. (Lavender): Helps calm the nerves, promotes rest, mildly stimulating/focusing.
Leonorus cardiaca (Motherwort): Calms heart-nervousness, mild sedative. *Do not use motherwort if taking blood pressure medication or are pregnant.
Avena sativa (Oatstraw): Nutrient rich, nerve-soothing, can help with mild fatigue
Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower): Helps calm nerves and anxiousness, mild anti-spasmodic, mild muscle relaxant.
Nepeta cataria (Catnip): Calming, mild anti-inflammatory, can help with headaches.
Melissa off. (Lemon Balm): Mood boosting, calming, aids digestion
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom): Calming, grounding, immune boosting.
Rosa spp. (Wild Rose): Cardio tonic, nervine tonic.
Crataegus spp. (Hawthorn): Heart calming, nervine *Do not use Hawthorn if taking blood pressure medication or are pregnant.