Our nervous system consists of two parts: the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), and the peripheral nervous system (the nerves in the rest of the body). The nerves in the rest of the body are classified as part of either the parasympathetic, sympathetic, or enteric systems. All bodily functions are controlled and regulated by the nervous system, including the body’s response to stress. Disorders can affect any part of the nervous system. Herbal remedies can help with general wellness, or impact the severity of a disorder’s symptoms. Many herbal remedies have a calming effect on the nervous system.
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Rainbow chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens
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Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
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Francesca Strik Lievers
Francesca Strik Lievers is a linguist working at the University of Genoa, Italy. In her research, she explores the way perceptual experiences from different senses are expressed in the lexicon of...
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Tessa van Leeuwen
Cognitive neuroscientist specializing in synaesthesia
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Meditating with Plants
You Are Not Alone When You Have Your Little Green Friend
During these uncertain and difficult times with video calls replacing actual human contact, many people have turned to meditation to cope with loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Meditation and...
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Common walnut
Juglans regia
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Common rue
Ruta graveolens
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Periwinkle
Vinca
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True passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Aphrodisiac properties This plant is named after its power to enhance arousal! The ‘true passion’ comes from the chemical chrysin found in the plant, which has demonstrated a potential to increase...
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Oat
Avena sativa
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Monk's pepper
Vitex agnus-castus
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Common mistletoe
Viscum album
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Linden
Tilia
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Hemp
Cannabis sativa
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Eyebright
Euphrasia officinalis L.
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Cowslip
Primula veris
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Chinese angelica
Angelica sinensis
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Mountain arnica
Arnica montana
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Blue skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
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Blueweed
Echium vulgare
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Common hedgenettle
Stachys officinalis
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Sweet violet
Viola odorata
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
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Lesser calamint
Calamintha nepeta
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