Nervous System
Applications
Sleep disorders and insomniaAnxiety and nervousnessDepression and mood supportNervous tension and stressMental fatigueRestlessness and agitationEmotional balance
Plants
St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Hypericaceae
European folk medicine for melancholy, anxiety, nervous disordersWound healing and treatment of burns, cutsRespiratory conditions and bronchitis
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Lamiaceae
European folk medicine for nervous conditions, insomnia, headachesWound healing and antiseptic applicationsDigestive disorders and stomach upset
Willow Bark
Salix alba
Salicaceae
Pain relief for headaches, arthritis, and muscle achesFever reduction during illnessAnti-inflammatory treatment for joint conditions
Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Caprifoliaceae
Sleep aid and treatment for insomniaAnxiety and nervous tension reliefDigestive complaints and stomach spasms
Holy Basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Lamiaceae
Respiratory conditions (colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis)Stress reduction and mental clarityDigestive disorders and stomach problems
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Lamiaceae
Memory enhancement and cognitive functionCirculation problems and poor blood flowDigestive complaints and loss of appetite
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Lamiaceae
Menopausal symptoms and hot flashesExcessive sweating and night sweatsSore throat and mouth inflammation
Star Anise
Illicium verum
Schisandraceae
Digestive disorders and bloatingRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitisInfluenza and viral infections
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Lamiaceae
Anxiety, stress, and nervous tensionInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive disorders and stomach upset
Damiana
Turnera diffusa
Passifloraceae
Nervous system support and mood enhancementTraditional aphrodisiac and libido enhancementDigestive stimulant and stomach tonic
Yerba Mate
Ilex paraguariensis
Aquifoliaceae
Stimulant beverage and energy enhancementMental alertness and focusDigestive aid and appetite stimulant
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Passifloraceae
Insomnia and sleep disordersAnxiety and nervous tensionEpilepsy and seizures
Kanna
Sceletium tortuosum
Aizoaceae
Mood enhancement and euphoriaAnxiety and stress reliefPain management and toothache
Violet
Viola odorata
Violaceae
Respiratory conditions and coughsSkin conditions and inflammationEye irritations and conjunctivitis
Wood Betony
Stachys betonica
Lamiaceae
Nervous system disorders and anxietyHeadaches and migrainesDigestive weakness and poor appetite
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Lamiaceae
Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive conditions and colic
Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
Lamiaceae
Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersSeizures and convulsions
Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
Verbenaceae
Digestive ailments and stomach upsetNervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disorders
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Lamiaceae
Heart conditions and palpitationsAnxiety and nervous tensionMenstrual irregularities and menopause
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.