Nervous Support | Plant Medicine Guide

Plants for Nervous

52 entries

Ginkgo Biloba
Promising

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Memory, Cognitive function, Circulation

Promising

Cacao

Theobroma cacao

Mood-friendly ritual (food)

Traditional-only/Early

Sage (clary)

Salvia sclarea

Mood support (aroma)

Traditional-only/Early

Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris

Dream tradition, Digestive bitter tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Lemon verbena

Aloysia citrodora

Digestive comfort, Relaxation support

Promising

Mucuna pruriens

Mucuna pruriens

Mood support, Motivation support

Promising

Gynostemma

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Metabolic support, Stress support

Traditional-only/Early

Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia

Mood-friendly aroma (ritual)

Traditional-only/Early

Kanna

Sceletium tortuosum

Mood support, Stress support

Promising

Gotu kola

Centella asiatica

Skin support, Focus support, Calm support

Promising

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Mood support interest, PMS comfort interest

Promising

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Headache support, Migraine prevention interest

Traditional-only/Early

Linden

Tilia cordata

Calm support, Sleep routine

Promising

California poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Sleep support, Calm support

Traditional-only/Early

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Mood support, Libido tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Kudzu

Pueraria montana var. lobata

Craving support interest, Menopause tradition

Promising

Kava

Piper methysticum

Calm support, Stress support

Traditional-only/Early

Poria

Wolfiporia extensa

Digestive support tradition, Calm support tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

Caffeine-free calm ritual, Antioxidant support

Promising

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

Focus support, Stress support, Memory support

Promising

Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

Seasonal comfort, Headache support

Promising

Lemon myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant

Traditional-only/Early

Muira puama

Ptychopetalum olacoides

Libido, Sexual function, Energy

Lavender
Well-supported

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Anxiety, Sleep, Stress

Promising

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Insomnia, Sleep quality, Anxiety

Promising

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Anxiety, Insomnia, Nervous tension

Well-supported

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

IBS, Headaches, Nausea

Chamomile
Promising

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Sleep, Anxiety, Digestive spasms

Promising

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Stress, Adaptogen, Immune support

Well-supported

St John's wort

Hypericum perforatum

Mild to moderate depression, Anxiety, Seasonal affective disorder

Promising

Lion's mane

Hericium erinaceus

Cognitive support, Nerve regeneration, Memory

Promising

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Immune modulation, Stress, Fatigue

Turmeric
Promising

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Inflammation, Joint pain, Antioxidant

Well-supported

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Heart health, Heart failure support, Blood pressure

Promising

Tongkat ali

Eurycoma longifolia

Testosterone support, Male fertility, Libido

Blueberry
Promising

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Cognitive support, Antioxidant, Blood sugar

Sage
Promising

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Hot flashes, Memory, Sore throat

Hops
Promising

Hops

Humulus lupulus

Sleep, Anxiety, Restlessness

Skullcap (American)
Traditional-only/Early

Skullcap (American)

Scutellaria lateriflora

Anxiety, Sleep, Nervous tension

Rosemary
Promising

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Memory, Circulation, Digestive support

Panax Ginseng
Well-supported

Panax Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Energy, Cognitive function, Immune support

Schisandra
Promising

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

Liver support, Stress resilience, Cognitive clarity

Eleuthero
Promising

Eleuthero

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Stress resilience, Energy, Immune support

American Ginseng
Promising

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

Cognitive support, Blood sugar regulation, Immune health

Chamomile (Roman)
Traditional-only/Early

Chamomile (Roman)

Chamaemelum nobile

Sleep, Anxiety, Skin soothing

Lemon Balm
Promising

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Sleep, Anxiety, Digestive calm

Chamomile (German)
Promising

Chamomile (German)

Matricaria chamomilla

Sleep support, Digestive calm, Skin irritation

Rhodiola
Promising

Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Stress resilience, Mental fatigue, Physical endurance

Green Tea
Well-supported

Green Tea

Camellia sinensis

Antioxidant, Metabolic health, Cognitive function

Holy Basil
Promising

Holy Basil

Ocimum sanctum

Stress support, Immune health, Blood sugar

Ashwagandha
Promising

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Stress support, Sleep, Energy

Catuaba
Traditional-only/Early

Catuaba

Trichilia catigua

Energy support, Libido, Mood