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Herbs with Nervine Properties

Catnip, Celery (wild), Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Ferula, Fragrant Valerian*, Gravel Root, Hops, Indian Pipe, Lady's Slipper, Lobelia*, Mistletoe*, Motherwort, Mugwort*, Musk-mallow, Oat, Parsley, Passion Flower, Pluerisy Root, Red Pimpernel*, St. John's Wort*, Sanicle, Skullcap, Valerian*, Vervain, Wood Betony.

 Fragrant Valerian - Valeriana officinalis - CAUTION: Symptoms of poisoning may occur with large doses or extended use.

 Lobelia - Lobelia inflata - CAUTION: Dr. Earl Mindell cautions against the overuse of this herb. Others, such as Dr. John Christopher, Dr Samuel Thomson, and Dr. Nowell swear by the use of this herb. Dr Samuel Thomson said of Lobelia, "by twenty years experience (in which time I have made use of it in every disease I have met with, to great advantage), to be a discovery of the greatest importance."

 Mistletoe - See Abortifacients

 Mugwort - See Antispasmodics

 Red Pimpernel - Anagallis aevensis - CAUTION: Disagreeable effects can occur internally if improper doses are taken. Also, the fresh leaves can cause dermatitis.

 St. John's Wort - Hypericum perforatum - CAUTION: St. John's Wort has sometimes poisoned livestock. It's use can also produce a condition that makes the skin sensitive to light.

 Valerian - See Antipyretics.

 

*(Herbs in which Cautions exist. For those herbs whose Cautions are not listed on this page, a link is provided to its description.)

 

  

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