Nervous System Herbs

This page includes herbs that exhibit actions on the central nervous system such as: nervine, anti-depressant, nervine tonic, nervine relaxant, hypnotics, nervine trophorestoratives, nervine stimulants, etc. The herbs listed here do not fall under all of these categories; with each herb I have included what its main effect would be on the nervous system, but many of these herbs have even more effects on this system, and on many other systems in the body. It’s also important to note that ailments such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD have seen improvement with non-herbal interventions such as a whole food diet, supplementation with certain vitamins, minerals, and/or Omega-3s, exercise, community connection, and adequate hydration. Please see the Materia Medica page, or Teas & Guides, for more information on specific herbal actions.