Nervine

In homeopathy, it is classified as a nervine herb (calming to the system), in two forms: Matricaria recutita, commonly known as German chamomile, and Chamaemelum nobile, Roman chamomile (the kind most often used for cooking). ❋ Unknown (2010)

How many foolish bargains have been made under the influence of the "nervine," which temporarily makes its victim think he is rich. ❋ Unknown (1850)

Recommended Planetary formulas include the blood-purifying formula number 66 (Red Clover Cleanser) and the nervine formula number 84 (Stress Free). ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

The tincture consists of four nervine herbs that favorably strengthen and maintain the nerves. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

Skullcap is a member of the mint family and is considered one of the best nervine tonics because of its propensity to relieve nervous tension while, unlike valerian, for instance, it refreshes the mind. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

Thus many diuretic herbs that strengthen the urinary system along with nervine herbs have often been effective. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

Lemon balm is another nervine that is a member of the mint family. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

For this reason it is better to take a balanced nervine formula such as formula number 71 Stress Free three times throughout the day; then, in the evening before retiring, make a soothing tea such as the lemon balm, skullcap, passion flower, and chamomile described above before retiring to bed. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

Look for a formula of nervine herbs in your local health food store. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

Valerian, passionflower, lemon balm, and hops are classic nervine herbs that nourish and calm the nervous system. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

When the headache is related to nervous tension, several drops of a nervine formula containing relaxing herbs like valerian, passionflower, hops, oats, diluted in 2 ounces of water or juice will soothe and calm your child. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

Discomforts associated with injuries may require herbs with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, nervine, and/or analgesic properties. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

If the fever is causing achiness and difficulty sleeping, giving a nervine formula a few times a day, or only in the evening, will help to relax the muscles and promote sleep. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

I need scarcely say that I have never used any other "nervine stimulants." ❋ Alfred Arthur Reade (N/A)

Under proper medical advice, the extract and the juice of Hemlock may be most beneficially given internally in cancer, and as a nervine sedative. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)

A dried extract of the lesser Skullcap (_Lateriflora_) is made by chemists, and given in doses of from one to three grains as a pill to relieve severe hiccough, and as a nervine stimulant; also for the sleeplessness of an exhausted brain. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)

American doctors have taken of late to extol the Oat (_Avena sativa_) when made into a strong medicinal tincture with spirit of wine, as a remarkable nervine stimulant and restorative: this being ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)

But an infusion of the plant made with cold water, acts better as a remedy for hysterical headache, and as a general nervine stimulant because the volatile aromatic virtues are not dispelled by heat. ❋ William Thomas Fernie (N/A)

I mention them in the ascending order of their nervine power; narcotin; codein; opianin; metamorphia, and morphia. ❋ Horace B. Day (N/A)