In this episode, Nicole (she/her) introduces nervines - herbs with an affinity for the nervous system. We explore the differences between five kinds of nervines - Relaxant nervines, Hypnotic nervines, Nerve Tonics, Cardiac nervines and Stimulating nervines. Learn what these herbal actions mean and why they are so important to herbalists and anyone experiencing PTSD or ongoing traumatic stress.
Content warning - brief references to prison, suicide, sexual trauma, non- consensual sedation, psychiatric imprisonment
Links & resources from this episode
- Solidarity with Palestine: What can you do
- Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course (closes 2nd November)