Nervines Flashcards
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Nervine
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Acts on nervous system
2
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Tonic
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Improves tone, vigor, fxn
3
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Sedative
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Decreases stimulation of nervous system
4
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Hypnotic
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Stronger sedative that causes drowsiness
5
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Avena sativa
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- Milky oat seed
- Trophorestorative for nervous system
- Energizes from nervous exhaustion
- Stabilizes nervous system
- Increases mental alertness and cognitive fxn
- C/I: morphine use
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Scutellaria lateriflora
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- Skullcap
- Sedative: anti-spasmodic, anti-convulsant, stomachic
- Safe for children
- C/I: sedative meds
7
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Humulus lupulus
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- Hops
- Sedative
- Hypnotic
- Anti-microbial
8
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Valeriana officinalis
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- Valerian
- Anti-spasmodic
- Insomnia, HTN, benzo-withdrawal
- Acts on GABA receptors
9
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Piper methysticum
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- Kava
- Acute anxiety, social anxiety
- Traditional use in Pacific Islands
10
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Melissa officinalis
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- Lemon balm
- Sedative: nervousness, anxiety, insomnia
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-viral
- Neuroprotective: against radiation, age-induced cognitive decline, ecstasy overdose
11
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Leonurus cardiaca
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- Motherwort
- Strong sedative: tachycardia, swelling, hyperthyroid sxs
12
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Hypericum perforatum
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- St. John’s wort
- Anti-viral
- Vulnerary
- Anti-depressant
- Nerve trauma, shingles
- Photosensitive
13
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Passiflora incarnata
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- Passionflower
- Anxiolytic, sedative
- Long-term tx for nervous dyspepsia
14
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Matricaria recutitia
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- German chamomile
- Safe for children
- Nervousness, impatience, insomnia
- C/I: high doses can cause GI upset
15
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Eschscholtzia californica
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- California poppy
- Anodyne, anti-spasmodic
- Safe for children with nervousness/anxiety or ADHD
