December 6, 2024 • 33 mins
Ever wondered how ancient herbal practices could transform your modern-day stress and anxiety? Join me, Demetra Clark, on this enlightening journey through the world of herbal nervines, where we unlock the secrets of herbs that calm, invigorate, and nourish your nervous system. We'll delve into the rich history of nervines from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and beyond, and discover how classifications like Relaxants, Stimulants, and Tonics play essential roles in maintaining mental well-being. Get ready to uncover the wonders of valerian, an age-old remedy for sleep and anxiety, as we explore its active constituents, historical significance, and practical uses in everyday life.
In our second segment, we bring calming herbal remedies to the forefront, highlighting the benefits and precautions of chamomile, passionflower, and ashwagandha. Learn about chamomile's potential allergic reactions and its interactions with blood thinners, and dive into passionflower’s sedative effects on GABA levels for anxiety management. We also explore ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties that reduce stress and enhance cognitive function. With detailed consumption methods and necessary precautions, this episode is your guide to harnessing the power of nature for better mental and physical health. Tune in and let these herbs support your journey to wellness.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hi, this is Demetra Clark, and today on the Heart of
Herbs Herbal School Podcast,we're talking about herbal
nervines.
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like to have us answer for you.
Herbal nervines.
So nervines are a category ofherbs that have a beneficial
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effect on the nervous system.
Of herbs that have a beneficialeffect on the nervous system,
they're widely used to managestress, anxiety and insomnia,
and they can help soothe nervoustension.
The history of nervines is rich, with roots in various
traditional healing systemsaround the world.
Today we will explore some ofthe most well-known and commonly
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used nervenes.
We'll have a little bit ofinformation about their history,
but we're also going to coverbenefits and how to incorporate
them into your wellness routine.
So what are nervenes?
Nerveins are herbs that helpsupport and strengthen the
nervous system.
They can be classified intothree main categories Nervine
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Relaxants, nervine Stimulantsand Nervine Tonics.
Nervine Relaxants help to calmand soothe the nervous system,
reducing stress and anxiety.
Nervine Stimulants invigorateand stimulate the nervous system
, improving focus and energy.
Nervine Tonics nourish andstrengthen the nervous system
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over time, promoting overallresilience and health.
So the history of nervinesdates back thousands of years
and spans across variouscultures, so they were well
documented in ancient Greece,herbs like chamomile and
valerian for their calmingeffects.
Herbs like chamomile andvalerian for their calming
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effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine,ayurveda, tibetan medicine and
other healing systems throughoutthe world also have a rich
history of using nervine herbsto treat nervous system
disorders.
For example, in traditionalChinese medicine, herbs like
schizandra and reishi are usedto calm the mind and nourish the
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spirit.
In Ayurveda, herbs likeashwagandha and brahmi are
revered for their ability toenhance mental clarity and
reduce anxiety.
And reduce anxiety.
In medieval Europe, monasticgardens were filled with
medicinal plants many werenervines, which were used by
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nuns and monks to create herbalremedies.
The knowledge of these plantsand their uses was meticulously
documented and passed downthrough generations.
Ayurveda and traditionalChinese medicine also have very
long historical documentation ofuse the benefits of nervines.
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So the primary benefits ofnervines include reducing
anxiety and stress, promotingrelaxation, improving sleep
quality and supporting overallnervous system health.
By incorporating nervy nervesinto your daily routine, you can
help your body cope with thestresses of modern life and
maintain a balanced state ofmind.
I know when I was a youngparent, nervines were so like.
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I just love drinking lemon balmtea when I just needed to like
calm and center myself.
Nervines have a really powerfulplace in family life.
So let's look a little bitdeeper at some of the most
popular and effective nervineherbs.
We'll take a look at theirbotanical characteristics,
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historical uses, constituentsand how they can benefit you.
So valerian is a really commonnervine.
It's one that you probably hearabout all the time.
It's also called gardenvalerian.
Valerian has been used sincethe time of ancient Greece and
Rome for its calming effects andit has well-documented history
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in those eras as a remedy forinsomnia.
The active constituent is foundin the root valerianic acid,
vilpotriates and variousalkaloids which contribute to
the sedative and anoxic anxietyeffects.
So some of the activeconstituents are valerianic acid
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, which is a key compoundbelieved to contribute to
valerian's sedative andanti-anxiety effects, vail
potriates.
These are iridoid esters andhave a tranquilizing and
antispasmodic effect.
Flavonoids are very rich inthis root Hesperidin and linarin
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.
I'm going to screw some ofthese up and that is proof that
says you can practice somethingfor over 30 years and still
stumble over words, and there'snothing wrong with that.
Some of the alkaloids invalerian and it's really just a
small amount is actinidine andchateninine, which contribute to
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its therapeutic properties.
It also has gamma-ambutericacid, which can influence GABA
levels in the brain, aneurotransmitter that helps calm
the nervous system.
Valerian acts as a sleep aidand it's really common as a
sleep aid.
You can even find it now in avariety of places, so you used
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to be able to just find it inhealth food stores.
Now you're finding valeriansupplements and pills and
capsules and combinations evenin drug stores and in big box
stores in the pharmacy section.
So it really has been an herbthat's reputation has really
been embraced.
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It helps to improve sleepquality and reduce the time it
takes to fall asleep without thegroggy feeling that's
associated with somepharmaceutical sleep aids.
It can also help with reducinganxiety and stress.
It has a calming effect on thenervous system, helping to ease
tension and promote relaxation.
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It's also an anti-spasmodic.
It has very rich musclerelaxing properties, which can
make it useful for cramps,muscle tension and spasms.
It's often used for menstrualcramps and tension headaches.
It does also work to supportthe nervous system.
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Because it's a nervine, ithelps to strengthen and support
the nervous system, making ituseful for nervous exhaustion
and overstimulation.
It also has mild analgesicproperties, making it great for
mild pain relief.
You can use it as a tea, atincture or a capsule.
You can drink the tea about 30minutes before bedtime.
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One teaspoon of dried valerianroot in a cup of hot water.
Allow it to steep for 15 to 20minutes.
It is generally considered safe, but long-term use is not
recommended without talking withan herbalist or healthcare
provider, because it can causeheadaches or digestive upset in
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some people.
Now that's not saying that'llhappen to you, but it does
happen in some people.
The next herb is lemon balm,melissa officinalis.
It's also called balm, lemonbalm, balm, mint and Melissa.
Lemon balm has been used forover 2000 years to uplift the
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mood and calm the mind.
It was a favorite of Pericles,a 16th century Swiss physician,
who called it the elixir of life.
It contains rosmaric acid,flavonoids and essential oils
like citronellol and geranolwhich contribute to its calming
effects.
Lemon balm is used to reduceanxiety and improve mood and
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promote restful sleep.
It also has minor, mildantiviral properties which can
really be beneficial fordigestive issues.
I love using lemon balm withchildren, so you can use it with
a little bit of peppermint orspearmint if you want with
children, so you can use it witha little bit of peppermint or
spearmint if you want, but it'slike a great herb for calming
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children.
But it's also a great herb forthings like tummy aches and not
feeling good and it does workgreat for children who are
anxious.
So a lot of people they're like, oh, I'll just use valerian,
it's a nervine and it'll begreat for my kid.
And I'll got to tell you somekids go bananas on valerian.
They just go off the walls,they get really hyper.
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It just kind of works oppositefor them.
I actually have a child myselfwho is that way when they are on
valerian.
So he like, even to this day asan adult, that would not be an
herb I would suggest for him tohelp him sleep because it just
doesn't work that way for him.
So lemon balm can be a greatalternative.
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It's great for anxiety andstress relief.
It's widely recognized asanti-anxiety in its effects and
it helps calm the mind and thebody, making it useful for
people experiencing stress,anxiety or nervousness.
It's a sedative herb so it doeswork as a natural remedy for
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insomnia and other sleepdisturbances.
It is a sleep aid.
It's also great for digestion.
I mentioned how it's great for,you know, tummy aches, but it's
also good for bloating, gas andindigestion and it's often used
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in combination with other herbsto support overall digestive
health.
It is an antiviral.
The herbs has shown potentialin fighting certain viruses such
as herpes simplex, byinhibiting the virus's ability
to attach to host cellsinhibiting the virus's ability
to attach to host cells.
So I think it's a great herb touse for chickenpox and shingles
.
So you can do compresses, youcan drink the tea, you can take
lemon balm baths.
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I know with shingles, lemonbalm baths can be really and the
compresses can be really reallyhelpful.
Shingles can be incrediblypainful and lemon balm can help
with that.
It also may improve cognitivefunction and enhance mood,
making it a valuable herb formental clarity and focus.
The most common applicationsare tea, so people will do tea
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two to three times a day.
Tea two to three times a day.
The tincture is also reallypopular.
It should be made from freshherb.
A lot of the volatile oils inlemon balm disappear when it's
dried.
It's just they just evaporate.
They're just not present.
Topical use lemon balm creamsor salves can be applied to the
skin to treat cold sores orherpes simplex outbreaks.
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So like chicken pox or otherkinds of shingles, things like
that Culinary use.
They're great in salads,marinades or as a garnish for
dessert.
They add a refreshing lemonflavor to dishes.
Now, lemon balm is generallyconsidered safe for most people
when used appropriately.
However, it can interact withthyroid medication because it
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can affect thyroid hormonelevels.
So here's the thing If someoneis suffering from a thyroid
issue, then they need tounderstand and know that they
shouldn't be using lemon balm,or they need to talk to their
care provider.
It's also wise to start insmall doses if you're new to
using lemon balm, to see howyour body will respond to it.
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And look, we're not getting anymedical advice in this podcast.
We're just talking about herbs.
So use common sense when youapproach anything you know.
Just because you say, oh,that's sedative or oh, that can
help with my anxiety, it doesn'tmean to drink like 47 cups of
it.
Be reasonable with yourself andbe smart.
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The next herb is chamomile,matricaria chamomila, and that
herb is also known as Germanchamomile or wild chamomile.
It has a really super longhistory of use in Europe and
Western Asia.
The ancient Egyptians dedicatedchamomile to their gods for its
healing properties.
It contains apigenin, bisabololand chamomazoline, which
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provide its anti-inflammatoryand calming effects.
Chamomile has been used forcenturies in traditional
medicine.
The ancient Egyptians dedicatedit to the sun god Ra, and it
was used to treat fever as anoffering to the gods.
In Europe it is widely usedduring the Middle Ages to
relieve digestive issues, sootheskin conditions and even as a
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remedy for the plague.
Chamomile was also a popularmedicine in early America,
brought over by the Europeans,for its multitude of uses.
So that's something to rememberwhen we are talking about how
the United States was colonizedand settled.
A lot of herbs were here, ofcourse, but there were also
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herbs that people they verylimited use like baggage.
Right, you're allowed to bringthis much stuff.
You know everyone's gettingpacked on a ship.
There's only so much stuff thatyou can bring right, and these
herb seeds, a lot of culinaryherbs and a lot of other herbs
that were brought over, werebrought over because they were
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so useful.
They weren't brought overbecause they just tasted good.
You didn't have the luxury ofjust taste.
So a lot of these culinaryherbs could do two things they
could preserve food, they canenhance the flavor of food, and
they also had medicinalproperties that could also be
used at the same time and that'ssomething that we need to think
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about.
In a world that was settled, sowe live in the United States,
and the United States wasdiscovered in the pursuit of
herbs and spices right Inpursuit of these other things it
was really really important thework that people went and did
to bring these herbs with them.
So the active constituentsright.
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Apigenin is a flavonoid that hasmildly sedative and
anti-inflammatory andanti-cancer properties.
Doesn't mean it's going to curecancer.
Bisabolol is an essential oilwith soothing, anti-inflammatory
and antimicrobial effects, sothat's a constituent found in an
essential oil found in anessential oil.
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And the camazulene, a compoundthat is released during the
extraction process, has stronganti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties.
It's calming and relaxing, andchamomile is best known for its
relaxing effects.
It can ease anxiety, promoterelaxation and is often used as
a mild sedative to treatinsomnia.
It's great also with digestivehealth, so you could blend it
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with your lemon balm.
It's great at treating issueslike indigestion, gas and
bloating.
It can also help soothe thesymptoms of IBS.
It has anti-inflammatory effects, so you can use it for
inflammatory conditions such asarthritis, skin irritations and
gastrointestinal inflammations.
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It has antimicrobial effects.
It can help fight infections.
Thanks to its antimicrobialproperties, it's particularly
effective in treating minorwounds and skin conditions.
It's also great for menstrualhealth.
You can use it to relievemenstrual cramps and discomfort,
thanks to its muscle relaxantand anti-spasmodic effects.
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Often it's used as a tea or atincture.
You can also have chamomilecream, which is great for
irritations, rashes and burns.
You can also use it compresses,salve or baths.
It can also be inhaled as anessential oil to relieve sinus
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congestion and respiratoryissues.
The essential oil is also usedto calm the mind and promote
relaxation, and it can also beadded to baths or massages.
Chamomile is generallyconsidered safe for most people
when used appropriately, but ifthey are allergic to plants in
the asterae family, such asragweed, daisies, marigolds and
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chrysanthemums, they should usechamomile with caution, because
that's the family it's from,because it can cause allergic
reactions.
It is considered safe forchildren and pregnant women,
though it's always wise toconsult a healthcare provider
before using it during pregnancyor breastfeeding, and that goes
with any herb, because, guesswhat?
We're not giving medical advicehere, so get your medical
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information from a appropriatecare provider.
Chamomile can interact withsome medications, particularly
blood thinners, due to its mildanticoagulant effects, so those
on those medicines shouldconsult with their doctor before
use.
You can drink it as a tea or atincture.
We already talked about that.
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You can drink it as a tea or atincture we already talked about
that and it is something thatis generally safe, though, for
most people.
Passionflower, passifloraincarnata, so it's also called
passionflower or maypop it'snative to the southeastern
United States and it was used bynative indigenous tribes for
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sedative and calming properties.
European settlers later adoptedit for use.
It contains flavonoids,alkaloids and glycosides which
contribute to its cetative andanti-anxiety effects.
So the flavonoids includeapigenin, lutalin and quercetin,
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which have anti-anxiety andantioxidant effects.
Some of the alkaloids, such asharmin, harmaline and harmin,
which contribute to its sedativeeffects, and glycosides,
including pasiflurin, which hasto its sedative effects, and
glycosides, includingpasiflurane, which has mildly
sedative effects.
So passionflower is widely usedto reduce anxiety and stress.
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It works by increasing levels ofgamma-aminobutyric acid, gaba,
in the brain and helps to calmthe nervous system.
It also acts as a sleep aid andis effective in promoting
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restful sleep without the sideeffects often associated with
pharmaceutical sleep aids.
It can be particularly helpfulfor those who have difficulty
falling asleep due to racingthoughts.
So as we learn more about herbs, we learn more about herb
specifics, right, and so this isgood for people who cannot shut
their mind off, who cannot stopracing.
We've all had time periods inour lives when we've been like
that.
But I've got to tell you, attimes that has been a serious
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issue for me because I have somuch work to do, I have so many
things I am like in charge ofand you know I'm responsible for
and like all this stuff, and itjust gets like.
And this is a great herb forthat.
It helps to relieve nervoustension and irritability, making
it useful for managingconditions like generalized
anxiety disorder.
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It also has mild pain relievingeffects, so it's good for minor
pains and strains.
So it can be really useful inthat way or used with something
else, and it's sometimes used torelieve menstrual cramps and
discomfort due to its musclerelaxing effects.
So you can drink it as a tea oryou can take it as a tincture,
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or you can often find it also incapsules.
It's generally safe for mostpeople, but it may cause
drowsiness and should not becombined with other sedative
medications without consulting ahealthcare provider.
So do not take passion flowerand hop in the car.
Do not take passion flower andbe like oh yeah, I'm going to
take care of my friends like oneweek old baby, because you
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don't want to do it where you'regoing to be dozing off.
So it's really used.
It's really good for, you know,nighttime use when you're
getting ready for bed or oryou're going to be doing one of
those lazy Sundays and you'renot feeling great and you just
want to sleep the day away orrelax.
It's really great for that.
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The next is ashwagandha.
We've been hearing tons andtons about ashwagandha.
It's also called Indian ginsengand winter cherry.
The last few years it's becomeincreasingly popular.
It's been used in Ayurveda forover 3,000 years.
That's documented.
It's not like, oh, it's beenused since the beginning of time
.
This is documented use and ithelps improve concentration,
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increase energy and reducestress.
So it has some reallybeneficial active constituents.
So withanolides these are themain active compounds in
ashwagandha, known for theiradaptogenic, anti-inflammatory
and anti-cancer properties.
It also has some alkaloidcompounds which contribute to
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the plant's sedative and calmingeffects.
It includes saponins, whichhave immune boosting and stress
reducing effects, and steroidallactones.
These contribute to the herb'sadaptogenic properties, helping
the body adapt to stress.
We've all had a lot of stressin our lives and look, here's
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the thing.
You know, with social media andall of these other kind of
weird things out there, we'refinding ourselves stressing
about a lot of things thatreally don't matter, like we
will spend all day frettingabout something and it's like
that's not even reality, that'snot even worth stressing over,
that isn't my life.
Like, why am I letting this bugme so much?
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This is when this herb canreally help you bring it back a
notch.
It's an adaptogen and it'srenowned for its adaptogenic
properties, meaning it helps thebody cope with stress and
maintain balance.
It reduces cortisol levels,which are often elevated in
response to chronic stress, hasanti-anxiety and stress
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relieving properties.
It's used to alleviate anxietyand stress and has a calming
effect on the nervous systemwithout causing drowsiness.
It can help to improve sleepfor people with insomnia or
sleep disturbances.
It helps promote restful sleepand improve sleep quality.
It enhances cognitive function,so in Ayurveda it's used to
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support brain health and enhancemental clarity.
It also can help improve memory, attention and cognitive
function.
It supports immune functionSorry about that.
So ashwagandha strengthens theimmune system, making it more
resilient to infections anddiseases.
It's also a potentanti-inflammatory, resilient to
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infections and diseases.
It's also a potentanti-inflammatory, making it
useful for treating conditionsthat are inflammatory disorders.
It boosts energy and staminaand supports thyroid function.
So generally it's safe for mostpeople.
So you can do it in one to twoteaspoons of root in a cup of
hot water, make as a decoction,or you can take it in capsules
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or tinctures.
It is, though, generally safe,though right, but if you have an
autoimmune disease, you shouldtalk to your healthcare provider
before you use, because it canstimulate the immune system,
which isn't something that youalways want if you have an
autoimmune disorder.
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The next herb and the last onethat we're going to talk about
today, because we've already,like, talked about quite a few.
Actually, I think I want totalk about two more, if that's
all right, if you guys can hangon and be there with me, right?
I know this is sounding alittle bit luxury, and I wanted
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to throw some of these into thepodcast because I think it's
important just to also give youlike, a educational component.
That's fun if that's somethingthat you're into.
If not, you can skip and justlisten to the interviews and the
other stuff.
So skullcap is the next one I'mgoing to talk about, and this
herb is also called blueskullcap, mad dog skullcap.
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It can be spelt with a, c or K.
It's native to North Americaand it was used by indigenous
tribes for its calming effectsand to promote sleep.
It contains flavonoids, whichinclude bicalin, bisiantlin and
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scolarin, which haveanti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant properties.
It also has iridoids which isSkull Cup's better taste and
nerving effects.
Fenolic compounds these includetannins and other fenolic acids
, which have antioxidantproperties.
It's also rich in volatile oils, so the volatile oils help
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contribute to its soothing andcalming effects.
It's often used right foranxiety and stress.
It helps to alleviate anxiety,stress and nervous tension
without causing drowsiness.
It is also a natural remedy forinsomnia, especially when there
are sleep disturbances due toanxiety and nervousness.
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I don't know about you, but Iknow when I'm anxious about
something like I wake up like agazillion times a night, like I
know what's going on in my lifebased on how well I sleep.
Some people, no matter what'sgoing on.
They can sleep, like you know,10 hours and not wake up.
I am not one of those people,so this herb is great for that.
It also is good at supportingyour nervous system.
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It's a nervine tonic, meaningit helps nourish and support the
nervous system over time,improving its overall function
and resilience.
Its anti-inflammatoryproperties help reduce
inflammation throughout the bodyand it's an antioxidant.
Its antioxidant properties helpprotect the body from oxidative
stress and free radical damage.
It also works as a musclerelaxant, so you can do it again
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.
Tea tincture capsule, generallysafe for most people.
Now it may cause drowsiness,especially combined with other
sedative medications and herbs.
So talk to your healthcareprovider before you use it, if
you have to.
You know, operate heavymachinery like look, any of
these herbs can be potentiallyproblematic If you have.
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You know I would not give theseto my husband before he goes
and hops out on the tractor.
I would not.
You know, I have a son who'sfirefighter.
I would not say, hey, this willhelp you.
You know, blah, blah, blah,deal with any of that kind of
stuff because hey, that's not agood idea.
He needs to be at the top ofhis game.
So if you make the time to shutdown, these are good herbs for
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that.
Okay, so now we're going totalk about the superstar of this
group.
This is probably an herb all ofyou have used or at least
familiar with.
It's very, very common and verypopular, and if you know what
it is, you can, you know, giveyourself a gold star.
So that's lavender, and it'salso called English lavender
true lavender.
It's lavender and gustafolialavandula sorry, and gustafolia.
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It's been used for centuries inMediterranean countries for its
calming and soothing properties.
It was a favorite among theRomans, who used it in their
baths and to scent their homes.
I know I use lavender for lotsof different things and I always
have, even though lavenderisn't one of my favorite scents.
It's funny, but it is so usefulthat you definitely will find
yourself using it, even if it'snot one of your favorites.
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I don't have a problem withlavender.
I'm just saying like, I lovecitrus scents in my home and all
the homemade cleansers that Imake are, you know, full of
citrus essential oils and citrus.
It's just a preference of mine,but a lot of people love
lavender and products that havenatural lavender essential oils
or they use lavender around thehouse, and that's because it
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just has this really deepcalming effect and it's really a
great anti-anxiety herb.
And so the constituents thatare common in lavender are
linalool, linalool acetate,camphor and sineol, and so
linalool is a terpene alcoholthat has calming and
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anti-anxiety effects.
The linalool acetate is anester that contributes to the
sedative and anti-inflammatoryproperties of lavender.
Camphor, present in smalleramounts in english.
Lavender contributes to itsstimulating effects when inhaled
, and cineole and oxide hasantimicrobial and respiratory
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benefits.
Lavender is used for anxiety andstress relief and it is really
really well known for that.
I mean it is definitely theposter child for an herb that's
used to calm and to reduceanxiety, promote relaxation and
alleviate stress.
It's also commonly used toimprove sleep quality and treat
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insomnia, so it can be used asan essential oil.
It can be used as an herb, anherbal medicine.
It's an antidepressant, so ithas mild antidepressant effects,
making it useful for thoseexperiencing mild or moderate
depression or a low mood.
It is great for pain relief.
It can be used topically torelieve headaches, muscle pain,
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joint pain, due to itsanti-inflammatory and analgesic
properties.
It is wonderful for the skin,so you will see there is never a
shortage of skincare productsthat have lavender in it
Anything from burns, insectbites, acne or other skin
irritations.
And it's good as a respiratorysupport herb and essential oil.
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It can relieve symptoms such ascolds, flu and bronchitis by
easing congestion and clearingpathways, so it's great for
respiratory support.
You can use it as a tea, atincture or an essential oil in
aromatherapy.
So when you use essential oils,make sure that you use them
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properly and look up how to usean essential oil in a diffuser
properly.
You don't want to have too muchof an essential oil in a space
because that can also havenegative effects.
So definitely look into thatand maybe we'll add some you
know podcasts with some morearomatherapists in here to
really, you know, we can shareour aromatherapy tips with you.
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Of course, there's lots andlots of information out there.
So how to incorporate nervinesinto your routine.
So one is a tea right Tinctures, yep Capsules, aromatherapy and
topical applications those areall great ways to include
nervines.
Nervines are a valuable tool innatural health for supporting
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the nervous system, reducingstress and promoting relaxation.
By incorporating these herbsinto your daily routine, you can
help your body cope with thestresses of modern life and
maintain a balanced state ofmind.
So I hope that you enjoyed thisand had fun listening.
Thank you so much and have agreat day.
Hi, this is Demetra Clark, and today on the Heart of
Herbs Herbal School Podcast,we're talking about herbal
nervines.
Check us out at heartofherbscomand always feel free to like,
follow or submit any questionsto us that you have that you'd
like to have us answer for you.
Herbal nervines.
So nervines are a category ofherbs that have a beneficial
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effect on the nervous system.
Of herbs that have a beneficialeffect on the nervous system,
they're widely used to managestress, anxiety and insomnia,
and they can help soothe nervoustension.
The history of nervines is rich, with roots in various
traditional healing systemsaround the world.
Today we will explore some ofthe most well-known and commonly
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used nervenes.
We'll have a little bit ofinformation about their history,
but we're also going to coverbenefits and how to incorporate
them into your wellness routine.
So what are nervenes?
Nerveins are herbs that helpsupport and strengthen the
nervous system.
They can be classified intothree main categories Nervine
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Relaxants, nervine Stimulantsand Nervine Tonics.
Nervine Relaxants help to calmand soothe the nervous system,
reducing stress and anxiety.
Nervine Stimulants invigorateand stimulate the nervous system
, improving focus and energy.
Nervine Tonics nourish andstrengthen the nervous system
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over time, promoting overallresilience and health.
So the history of nervinesdates back thousands of years
and spans across variouscultures, so they were well
documented in ancient Greece,herbs like chamomile and
valerian for their calmingeffects.
Herbs like chamomile andvalerian for their calming
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effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine,ayurveda, tibetan medicine and
other healing systems throughoutthe world also have a rich
history of using nervine herbsto treat nervous system
disorders.
For example, in traditionalChinese medicine, herbs like
schizandra and reishi are usedto calm the mind and nourish the
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spirit.
In Ayurveda, herbs likeashwagandha and brahmi are
revered for their ability toenhance mental clarity and
reduce anxiety.
And reduce anxiety.
In medieval Europe, monasticgardens were filled with
medicinal plants many werenervines, which were used by
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nuns and monks to create herbalremedies.
The knowledge of these plantsand their uses was meticulously
documented and passed downthrough generations.
Ayurveda and traditionalChinese medicine also have very
long historical documentation ofuse the benefits of nervines.
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So the primary benefits ofnervines include reducing
anxiety and stress, promotingrelaxation, improving sleep
quality and supporting overallnervous system health.
By incorporating nervy nervesinto your daily routine, you can
help your body cope with thestresses of modern life and
maintain a balanced state ofmind.
I know when I was a youngparent, nervines were so like.
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I just love drinking lemon balmtea when I just needed to like
calm and center myself.
Nervines have a really powerfulplace in family life.
So let's look a little bitdeeper at some of the most
popular and effective nervineherbs.
We'll take a look at theirbotanical characteristics,
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historical uses, constituentsand how they can benefit you.
So valerian is a really commonnervine.
It's one that you probably hearabout all the time.
It's also called gardenvalerian.
Valerian has been used sincethe time of ancient Greece and
Rome for its calming effects andit has well-documented history
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in those eras as a remedy forinsomnia.
The active constituent is foundin the root valerianic acid,
vilpotriates and variousalkaloids which contribute to
the sedative and anoxic anxietyeffects.
So some of the activeconstituents are valerianic acid
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, which is a key compoundbelieved to contribute to
valerian's sedative andanti-anxiety effects, vail
potriates.
These are iridoid esters andhave a tranquilizing and
antispasmodic effect.
Flavonoids are very rich inthis root Hesperidin and linarin
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.
I'm going to screw some ofthese up and that is proof that
says you can practice somethingfor over 30 years and still
stumble over words, and there'snothing wrong with that.
Some of the alkaloids invalerian and it's really just a
small amount is actinidine andchateninine, which contribute to
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its therapeutic properties.
It also has gamma-ambutericacid, which can influence GABA
levels in the brain, aneurotransmitter that helps calm
the nervous system.
Valerian acts as a sleep aidand it's really common as a
sleep aid.
You can even find it now in avariety of places, so you used
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to be able to just find it inhealth food stores.
Now you're finding valeriansupplements and pills and
capsules and combinations evenin drug stores and in big box
stores in the pharmacy section.
So it really has been an herbthat's reputation has really
been embraced.
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It helps to improve sleepquality and reduce the time it
takes to fall asleep without thegroggy feeling that's
associated with somepharmaceutical sleep aids.
It can also help with reducinganxiety and stress.
It has a calming effect on thenervous system, helping to ease
tension and promote relaxation.
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It's also an anti-spasmodic.
It has very rich musclerelaxing properties, which can
make it useful for cramps,muscle tension and spasms.
It's often used for menstrualcramps and tension headaches.
It does also work to supportthe nervous system.
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Because it's a nervine, ithelps to strengthen and support
the nervous system, making ituseful for nervous exhaustion
and overstimulation.
It also has mild analgesicproperties, making it great for
mild pain relief.
You can use it as a tea, atincture or a capsule.
You can drink the tea about 30minutes before bedtime.
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One teaspoon of dried valerianroot in a cup of hot water.
Allow it to steep for 15 to 20minutes.
It is generally considered safe, but long-term use is not
recommended without talking withan herbalist or healthcare
provider, because it can causeheadaches or digestive upset in
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some people.
Now that's not saying that'llhappen to you, but it does
happen in some people.
The next herb is lemon balm,melissa officinalis.
It's also called balm, lemonbalm, balm, mint and Melissa.
Lemon balm has been used forover 2000 years to uplift the
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mood and calm the mind.
It was a favorite of Pericles,a 16th century Swiss physician,
who called it the elixir of life.
It contains rosmaric acid,flavonoids and essential oils
like citronellol and geranolwhich contribute to its calming
effects.
Lemon balm is used to reduceanxiety and improve mood and
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promote restful sleep.
It also has minor, mildantiviral properties which can
really be beneficial fordigestive issues.
I love using lemon balm withchildren, so you can use it with
a little bit of peppermint orspearmint if you want with
children, so you can use it witha little bit of peppermint or
spearmint if you want, but it'slike a great herb for calming
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children.
But it's also a great herb forthings like tummy aches and not
feeling good and it does workgreat for children who are
anxious.
So a lot of people they're like, oh, I'll just use valerian,
it's a nervine and it'll begreat for my kid.
And I'll got to tell you somekids go bananas on valerian.
They just go off the walls,they get really hyper.
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It just kind of works oppositefor them.
I actually have a child myselfwho is that way when they are on
valerian.
So he like, even to this day asan adult, that would not be an
herb I would suggest for him tohelp him sleep because it just
doesn't work that way for him.
So lemon balm can be a greatalternative.
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It's great for anxiety andstress relief.
It's widely recognized asanti-anxiety in its effects and
it helps calm the mind and thebody, making it useful for
people experiencing stress,anxiety or nervousness.
It's a sedative herb so it doeswork as a natural remedy for
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insomnia and other sleepdisturbances.
It is a sleep aid.
It's also great for digestion.
I mentioned how it's great for,you know, tummy aches, but it's
also good for bloating, gas andindigestion and it's often used
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in combination with other herbsto support overall digestive
health.
It is an antiviral.
The herbs has shown potentialin fighting certain viruses such
as herpes simplex, byinhibiting the virus's ability
to attach to host cellsinhibiting the virus's ability
to attach to host cells.
So I think it's a great herb touse for chickenpox and shingles
.
So you can do compresses, youcan drink the tea, you can take
lemon balm baths.
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I know with shingles, lemonbalm baths can be really and the
compresses can be really reallyhelpful.
Shingles can be incrediblypainful and lemon balm can help
with that.
It also may improve cognitivefunction and enhance mood,
making it a valuable herb formental clarity and focus.
The most common applicationsare tea, so people will do tea
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two to three times a day.
Tea two to three times a day.
The tincture is also reallypopular.
It should be made from freshherb.
A lot of the volatile oils inlemon balm disappear when it's
dried.
It's just they just evaporate.
They're just not present.
Topical use lemon balm creamsor salves can be applied to the
skin to treat cold sores orherpes simplex outbreaks.
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So like chicken pox or otherkinds of shingles, things like
that Culinary use.
They're great in salads,marinades or as a garnish for
dessert.
They add a refreshing lemonflavor to dishes.
Now, lemon balm is generallyconsidered safe for most people
when used appropriately.
However, it can interact withthyroid medication because it
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can affect thyroid hormonelevels.
So here's the thing If someoneis suffering from a thyroid
issue, then they need tounderstand and know that they
shouldn't be using lemon balm,or they need to talk to their
care provider.
It's also wise to start insmall doses if you're new to
using lemon balm, to see howyour body will respond to it.
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And look, we're not getting anymedical advice in this podcast.
We're just talking about herbs.
So use common sense when youapproach anything you know.
Just because you say, oh,that's sedative or oh, that can
help with my anxiety, it doesn'tmean to drink like 47 cups of
it.
Be reasonable with yourself andbe smart.
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The next herb is chamomile,matricaria chamomila, and that
herb is also known as Germanchamomile or wild chamomile.
It has a really super longhistory of use in Europe and
Western Asia.
The ancient Egyptians dedicatedchamomile to their gods for its
healing properties.
It contains apigenin, bisabololand chamomazoline, which
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provide its anti-inflammatoryand calming effects.
Chamomile has been used forcenturies in traditional
medicine.
The ancient Egyptians dedicatedit to the sun god Ra, and it
was used to treat fever as anoffering to the gods.
In Europe it is widely usedduring the Middle Ages to
relieve digestive issues, sootheskin conditions and even as a
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remedy for the plague.
Chamomile was also a popularmedicine in early America,
brought over by the Europeans,for its multitude of uses.
So that's something to rememberwhen we are talking about how
the United States was colonizedand settled.
A lot of herbs were here, ofcourse, but there were also
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herbs that people they verylimited use like baggage.
Right, you're allowed to bringthis much stuff.
You know everyone's gettingpacked on a ship.
There's only so much stuff thatyou can bring right, and these
herb seeds, a lot of culinaryherbs and a lot of other herbs
that were brought over, werebrought over because they were
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so useful.
They weren't brought overbecause they just tasted good.
You didn't have the luxury ofjust taste.
So a lot of these culinaryherbs could do two things they
could preserve food, they canenhance the flavor of food, and
they also had medicinalproperties that could also be
used at the same time and that'ssomething that we need to think
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about.
In a world that was settled, sowe live in the United States,
and the United States wasdiscovered in the pursuit of
herbs and spices right Inpursuit of these other things it
was really really important thework that people went and did
to bring these herbs with them.
So the active constituentsright.
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Apigenin is a flavonoid that hasmildly sedative and
anti-inflammatory andanti-cancer properties.
Doesn't mean it's going to curecancer.
Bisabolol is an essential oilwith soothing, anti-inflammatory
and antimicrobial effects, sothat's a constituent found in an
essential oil found in anessential oil.
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And the camazulene, a compoundthat is released during the
extraction process, has stronganti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties.
It's calming and relaxing, andchamomile is best known for its
relaxing effects.
It can ease anxiety, promoterelaxation and is often used as
a mild sedative to treatinsomnia.
It's great also with digestivehealth, so you could blend it
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with your lemon balm.
It's great at treating issueslike indigestion, gas and
bloating.
It can also help soothe thesymptoms of IBS.
It has anti-inflammatory effects, so you can use it for
inflammatory conditions such asarthritis, skin irritations and
gastrointestinal inflammations.
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It has antimicrobial effects.
It can help fight infections.
Thanks to its antimicrobialproperties, it's particularly
effective in treating minorwounds and skin conditions.
It's also great for menstrualhealth.
You can use it to relievemenstrual cramps and discomfort,
thanks to its muscle relaxantand anti-spasmodic effects.
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Often it's used as a tea or atincture.
You can also have chamomilecream, which is great for
irritations, rashes and burns.
You can also use it compresses,salve or baths.
It can also be inhaled as anessential oil to relieve sinus
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congestion and respiratoryissues.
The essential oil is also usedto calm the mind and promote
relaxation, and it can also beadded to baths or massages.
Chamomile is generallyconsidered safe for most people
when used appropriately, but ifthey are allergic to plants in
the asterae family, such asragweed, daisies, marigolds and
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chrysanthemums, they should usechamomile with caution, because
that's the family it's from,because it can cause allergic
reactions.
It is considered safe forchildren and pregnant women,
though it's always wise toconsult a healthcare provider
before using it during pregnancyor breastfeeding, and that goes
with any herb, because, guesswhat?
We're not giving medical advicehere, so get your medical
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information from a appropriatecare provider.
Chamomile can interact withsome medications, particularly
blood thinners, due to its mildanticoagulant effects, so those
on those medicines shouldconsult with their doctor before
use.
You can drink it as a tea or atincture.
We already talked about that.
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You can drink it as a tea or atincture we already talked about
that and it is something thatis generally safe, though, for
most people.
Passionflower, passifloraincarnata, so it's also called
passionflower or maypop it'snative to the southeastern
United States and it was used bynative indigenous tribes for
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sedative and calming properties.
European settlers later adoptedit for use.
It contains flavonoids,alkaloids and glycosides which
contribute to its cetative andanti-anxiety effects.
So the flavonoids includeapigenin, lutalin and quercetin,
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which have anti-anxiety andantioxidant effects.
Some of the alkaloids, such asharmin, harmaline and harmin,
which contribute to its sedativeeffects, and glycosides,
including pasiflurin, which hasto its sedative effects, and
glycosides, includingpasiflurane, which has mildly
sedative effects.
So passionflower is widely usedto reduce anxiety and stress.
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It works by increasing levels ofgamma-aminobutyric acid, gaba,
in the brain and helps to calmthe nervous system.
It also acts as a sleep aid andis effective in promoting
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restful sleep without the sideeffects often associated with
pharmaceutical sleep aids.
It can be particularly helpfulfor those who have difficulty
falling asleep due to racingthoughts.
So as we learn more about herbs, we learn more about herb
specifics, right, and so this isgood for people who cannot shut
their mind off, who cannot stopracing.
We've all had time periods inour lives when we've been like
that.
But I've got to tell you, attimes that has been a serious
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issue for me because I have somuch work to do, I have so many
things I am like in charge ofand you know I'm responsible for
and like all this stuff, and itjust gets like.
And this is a great herb forthat.
It helps to relieve nervoustension and irritability, making
it useful for managingconditions like generalized
anxiety disorder.
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It also has mild pain relievingeffects, so it's good for minor
pains and strains.
So it can be really useful inthat way or used with something
else, and it's sometimes used torelieve menstrual cramps and
discomfort due to its musclerelaxing effects.
So you can drink it as a tea oryou can take it as a tincture,
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or you can often find it also incapsules.
It's generally safe for mostpeople, but it may cause
drowsiness and should not becombined with other sedative
medications without consulting ahealthcare provider.
So do not take passion flowerand hop in the car.
Do not take passion flower andbe like oh yeah, I'm going to
take care of my friends like oneweek old baby, because you
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don't want to do it where you'regoing to be dozing off.
So it's really used.
It's really good for, you know,nighttime use when you're
getting ready for bed or oryou're going to be doing one of
those lazy Sundays and you'renot feeling great and you just
want to sleep the day away orrelax.
It's really great for that.
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The next is ashwagandha.
We've been hearing tons andtons about ashwagandha.
It's also called Indian ginsengand winter cherry.
The last few years it's becomeincreasingly popular.
It's been used in Ayurveda forover 3,000 years.
That's documented.
It's not like, oh, it's beenused since the beginning of time
.
This is documented use and ithelps improve concentration,
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increase energy and reducestress.
So it has some reallybeneficial active constituents.
So withanolides these are themain active compounds in
ashwagandha, known for theiradaptogenic, anti-inflammatory
and anti-cancer properties.
It also has some alkaloidcompounds which contribute to
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the plant's sedative and calmingeffects.
It includes saponins, whichhave immune boosting and stress
reducing effects, and steroidallactones.
These contribute to the herb'sadaptogenic properties, helping
the body adapt to stress.
We've all had a lot of stressin our lives and look, here's
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the thing.
You know, with social media andall of these other kind of
weird things out there, we'refinding ourselves stressing
about a lot of things thatreally don't matter, like we
will spend all day frettingabout something and it's like
that's not even reality, that'snot even worth stressing over,
that isn't my life.
Like, why am I letting this bugme so much?
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This is when this herb canreally help you bring it back a
notch.
It's an adaptogen and it'srenowned for its adaptogenic
properties, meaning it helps thebody cope with stress and
maintain balance.
It reduces cortisol levels,which are often elevated in
response to chronic stress, hasanti-anxiety and stress
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relieving properties.
It's used to alleviate anxietyand stress and has a calming
effect on the nervous systemwithout causing drowsiness.
It can help to improve sleepfor people with insomnia or
sleep disturbances.
It helps promote restful sleepand improve sleep quality.
It enhances cognitive function,so in Ayurveda it's used to
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support brain health and enhancemental clarity.
It also can help improve memory, attention and cognitive
function.
It supports immune functionSorry about that.
So ashwagandha strengthens theimmune system, making it more
resilient to infections anddiseases.
It's also a potentanti-inflammatory, resilient to
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infections and diseases.
It's also a potentanti-inflammatory, making it
useful for treating conditionsthat are inflammatory disorders.
It boosts energy and staminaand supports thyroid function.
So generally it's safe for mostpeople.
So you can do it in one to twoteaspoons of root in a cup of
hot water, make as a decoction,or you can take it in capsules
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or tinctures.
It is, though, generally safe,though right, but if you have an
autoimmune disease, you shouldtalk to your healthcare provider
before you use, because it canstimulate the immune system,
which isn't something that youalways want if you have an
autoimmune disorder.
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The next herb and the last onethat we're going to talk about
today, because we've already,like, talked about quite a few.
Actually, I think I want totalk about two more, if that's
all right, if you guys can hangon and be there with me, right?
I know this is sounding alittle bit luxury, and I wanted
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to throw some of these into thepodcast because I think it's
important just to also give youlike, a educational component.
That's fun if that's somethingthat you're into.
If not, you can skip and justlisten to the interviews and the
other stuff.
So skullcap is the next one I'mgoing to talk about, and this
herb is also called blueskullcap, mad dog skullcap.
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It can be spelt with a, c or K.
It's native to North Americaand it was used by indigenous
tribes for its calming effectsand to promote sleep.
It contains flavonoids, whichinclude bicalin, bisiantlin and
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scolarin, which haveanti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant properties.
It also has iridoids which isSkull Cup's better taste and
nerving effects.
Fenolic compounds these includetannins and other fenolic acids
, which have antioxidantproperties.
It's also rich in volatile oils, so the volatile oils help
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contribute to its soothing andcalming effects.
It's often used right foranxiety and stress.
It helps to alleviate anxiety,stress and nervous tension
without causing drowsiness.
It is also a natural remedy forinsomnia, especially when there
are sleep disturbances due toanxiety and nervousness.
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I don't know about you, but Iknow when I'm anxious about
something like I wake up like agazillion times a night, like I
know what's going on in my lifebased on how well I sleep.
Some people, no matter what'sgoing on.
They can sleep, like you know,10 hours and not wake up.
I am not one of those people,so this herb is great for that.
It also is good at supportingyour nervous system.
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It's a nervine tonic, meaningit helps nourish and support the
nervous system over time,improving its overall function
and resilience.
Its anti-inflammatoryproperties help reduce
inflammation throughout the bodyand it's an antioxidant.
Its antioxidant properties helpprotect the body from oxidative
stress and free radical damage.
It also works as a musclerelaxant, so you can do it again
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.
Tea tincture capsule, generallysafe for most people.
Now it may cause drowsiness,especially combined with other
sedative medications and herbs.
So talk to your healthcareprovider before you use it, if
you have to.
You know, operate heavymachinery like look, any of
these herbs can be potentiallyproblematic If you have.
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You know I would not give theseto my husband before he goes
and hops out on the tractor.
I would not.
You know, I have a son who'sfirefighter.
I would not say, hey, this willhelp you.
You know, blah, blah, blah,deal with any of that kind of
stuff because hey, that's not agood idea.
He needs to be at the top ofhis game.
So if you make the time to shutdown, these are good herbs for
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that.
Okay, so now we're going totalk about the superstar of this
group.
This is probably an herb all ofyou have used or at least
familiar with.
It's very, very common and verypopular, and if you know what
it is, you can, you know, giveyourself a gold star.
So that's lavender, and it'salso called English lavender
true lavender.
It's lavender and gustafolialavandula sorry, and gustafolia.
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It's been used for centuries inMediterranean countries for its
calming and soothing properties.
It was a favorite among theRomans, who used it in their
baths and to scent their homes.
I know I use lavender for lotsof different things and I always
have, even though lavenderisn't one of my favorite scents.
It's funny, but it is so usefulthat you definitely will find
yourself using it, even if it'snot one of your favorites.
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I don't have a problem withlavender.
I'm just saying like, I lovecitrus scents in my home and all
the homemade cleansers that Imake are, you know, full of
citrus essential oils and citrus.
It's just a preference of mine,but a lot of people love
lavender and products that havenatural lavender essential oils
or they use lavender around thehouse, and that's because it
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just has this really deepcalming effect and it's really a
great anti-anxiety herb.
And so the constituents thatare common in lavender are
linalool, linalool acetate,camphor and sineol, and so
linalool is a terpene alcoholthat has calming and
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anti-anxiety effects.
The linalool acetate is anester that contributes to the
sedative and anti-inflammatoryproperties of lavender.
Camphor, present in smalleramounts in english.
Lavender contributes to itsstimulating effects when inhaled
, and cineole and oxide hasantimicrobial and respiratory
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benefits.
Lavender is used for anxiety andstress relief and it is really
really well known for that.
I mean it is definitely theposter child for an herb that's
used to calm and to reduceanxiety, promote relaxation and
alleviate stress.
It's also commonly used toimprove sleep quality and treat
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insomnia, so it can be used asan essential oil.
It can be used as an herb, anherbal medicine.
It's an antidepressant, so ithas mild antidepressant effects,
making it useful for thoseexperiencing mild or moderate
depression or a low mood.
It is great for pain relief.
It can be used topically torelieve headaches, muscle pain,
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joint pain, due to itsanti-inflammatory and analgesic
properties.
It is wonderful for the skin,so you will see there is never a
shortage of skincare productsthat have lavender in it
Anything from burns, insectbites, acne or other skin
irritations.
And it's good as a respiratorysupport herb and essential oil.
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It can relieve symptoms such ascolds, flu and bronchitis by
easing congestion and clearingpathways, so it's great for
respiratory support.
You can use it as a tea, atincture or an essential oil in
aromatherapy.
So when you use essential oils,make sure that you use them
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properly and look up how to usean essential oil in a diffuser
properly.
You don't want to have too muchof an essential oil in a space
because that can also havenegative effects.
So definitely look into thatand maybe we'll add some you
know podcasts with some morearomatherapists in here to
really, you know, we can shareour aromatherapy tips with you.
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Of course, there's lots andlots of information out there.
So how to incorporate nervinesinto your routine.
So one is a tea right Tinctures, yep Capsules, aromatherapy and
topical applications those areall great ways to include
nervines.
Nervines are a valuable tool innatural health for supporting
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the nervous system, reducingstress and promoting relaxation.
By incorporating these herbsinto your daily routine, you can
help your body cope with thestresses of modern life and
maintain a balanced state ofmind.
So I hope that you enjoyed thisand had fun listening.
Thank you so much and have agreat day.
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