Nervous System Herbs

Question 1

Avena sativa

Answer 1

Oats, Poaceae family, Mature seed and Green herb

NS trophorestorative, thymoleptic

Depression, neuralgia, convalescence

Question 2

Bacopa monniera

Answer 2

Brahmi, Scrophulariaceae family, aerial parts

Cognition enhancing, neuroprotective

Improve concentration, mental performance and memory

Question 3

Eschscholzia camifornica

Answer 3

Californian poppy, Papaveraceae family, Aerial parts

Anxiolytic, hypnotic, sedative, analgesic

Anxiety, insomnia, pain involving irritation or stimulation of pain fibres

Question 4

Humulus lupulus

Answer 4

Hops, Cannabaceae family, Strobile (female flowers)

Hypnotic, sedative, soporific, a/m, a/i

Insomnia, neuralgia, nervous coughs, dysmenorrhoea, premature ejaculation, IBS

Question 5

Hypericum perforatum

Answer 5

St Johns wort, Orobanchaceae family, aerial parts

Sedative, anxiolytic, antidepressant, vulnerary
Topically- analgesic, antiseptic

Depression, SAD, neuralgia

Question 6

Lavandula angustifolia

Answer 6

English lavender, Lamiaceae family, Flower

Sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, carminative

Headache, insomnia, anxiety, flatulent dyspepsia, rheumatism
Externally- myalgia, rheumatism, insect bites

Question 7

Leonurus cardiacs

Answer 7

Motherwort, Lamiaceae family, Aerial parts

Sedative, hypotensive, cardiac tonic

Cardiac disorders due to nerves, Palpitations, tachycardia

Question 8

Passiflora incarnata

Answer 8

Purple passionflower, Passifloraceae family, Aerial parts

Sedative, hypnotic, spasmolytic, anodyne

Insomnia, nervous stress, epilepsy, anxiety, nervous tachycardia

Question 9

Piper methysticum

Answer 9

Kava, Piperaceae family, Root

Anxiolytic, spasmolytic, hypnotic, sedative, carminative, topical ribefacient, local anaesthetic, diuretic

Anxiety, depression, nervous tension, insomnia, cystitis, neurogenic bladder

Question 10

Rosmarinus officinalis

Answer 10

Rosemary, Laminaceae family, Leaf

Carminative, spasmolytic, circulatory stimulant, thymoleptic, sedative, hepatoprotective

Poor peripheral circulation, headaches (migraine), depression, memory and concentration, flatulent dyspepsia

Question 11

Scutellaria lateriflora

Answer 11

Blue skullcap, Lamiaceae family, Aerial parts

Sedative, nervine tonic, spasmolytic

Nervous exhaustion, anxiety, tension

Question 12

Turnera diffusa

Answer 12

Damiana, Turneraceae family, leaf

Antidepressant, thymoleptic, nervine tonic, aphrodisiac

Depression, anxiety, exhaustion, herpes, impotence, atonic constipation

Question 13

Valeriana officinalis

Answer 13

Valerian, Valerianaceae family, Root/rhizome

Anxiolytic, hypnotic, sedative, soporific, carminative

Anxiety, restlessness, stress, insomnia, stress related hypertension, IBS

Question 14

Verbena officinalis

Answer 14

Vervain, Verbenaceae family, Aerial parts

Nervine tonic, thymoleptic, sedative, diaphoretic, astringent

Depression, migraine, epilepsy, jaundice, febrile conditions

Question 15

Zizyphus jujuba

Answer 15

Jujube, Rhamnaceae family, Seed

Sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, hypotensive, antihydrotic, relaxant, stomachic

Anxiety, insomnia, irritability, palpitations, night sweats