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Herbs for the Nervous System

Nervines are a class of herbs that help support the nervous system. In our fast pace, anxiety filled world that has consumed us in the last 6 months. Nervines can help be the calm of the storm.


You may benefit from nervines if:

- You are burnt out from over work

- You worry too much and can’t turn your brain off

- Your sleep is not restful and you are sleep deprived

- You have experienced trauma and are having a difficult time coping

- You have a tendency to reach for that extra glass of wine at night

- You want to be proactive in supporting your nervous system


This is a list of some excellent herbs with their indications:

  • Albizia- this can be helpful when you are down and need a pick me up. Helps the heart heal from grief

  • Bacopa- helpful for attention and focus, like food for your brain

  • California poppy- having a hard time settling down at night to fall asleep

  • Catnip- tendency to be nervous and have stomach cramping

  • Chamomile- tired and wired and tend get nervous stomach

  • Kava- small amounts increase focus and concentration with a calming effect

  • Lavender- just smelling lavender lifts your heart. Gentle reducer of anxiety and helpful to fall asleep

  • Lemon Balm- can be helpful when someone is down and anxious at the same time

  • Skullcap- helpful for anxiety and tension headaches.

  • Passionflower- helpful for racing thoughts when trying to fall asleep

  • Valerian- difficulty falling and staying asleep

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