Nerve Control
Herbal Formula for Calming Nerves and Reducing Inflammation
Stress, pain and inflammation often go hand in hand. Chronic stress reduces the inflammation reducing power of the adrenal glands, and inflammation and pain are closely linked. Nerve Control is a combination that combines herbs with relaxing or stress-reducing qualities and anti-inflammatory qualities, which gives it a sedating, cooling and pain-reducing quality.
Nerve Control isn’t a pain-killer, it is more of a natural sedative and anodyne (mild pain reducer). It can be helpful for conditions like insomnia, muscle spasms, arthritis, anxiety, nervous disorders, stress, headaches and drug and alcohol addiction. Reflexes are not impaired when using this formula due to the increase of peripheral blood circulation. Thus, it is very safe and easy to implement while carrying on everyday activities. Nerve Control contains the following herbs:
Black Cohosh
This bitter herb was used by Native Americans for fatigue, sore throat, arthritis and even rattlesnake bite! Black Cohosh has compounds that help relax and smooth muscle spasms, decrease blood pressure and dilate peripheral blood vessels. Moreover, this herb contains anti-inflammatory properties that make it an effective agent against swelling and inflammation associated with spasms and high blood pressure.
Capsicum
This spicy “cure-all” was used by South American Indians around 5000 BC as food and natural medicine. It increases circulation throughout the body without increasing the pulse rate. A small amount stabilizes the blood pressure and reduces bleeding anywhere in the body. Capsicum also promotes sweating, increases digestive compounds and reduces muscle spasms due to its circulation enhancing properties. It contains capsaicin, a substance which helps inhibit pain receptors.
Catnip
For 2000 years, catnip has been employed by Europeans and Chinese for its strong medicinal qualities. This soothing herb is very common in stress formulas due to its sedative effects, and nerve calming attributes. Probably the most popular use of catnip is as a tea taken before bedtime. Catnip is an excellent herb for children and babies, mild and extremely safe.
Hops
Since the Middle Ages, hops has been utilized for beer production and as a sleep promoter. It contains sedative-like compounds that lower the blood pressure and induce drowsiness. This bitter herb is considered the safest sedative in the world by many herbalists and is one of the most frequently employed natural medicines used in cases of hysteria, insomnia and frayed nerves. Due to its calming nature, hops has also been implemented in cases of drug addiction and the withdrawal symptoms.
Passion Flower
Valerian
The Romans created spikenard ointment from this bitter herb which has been cultivated in Europe and North America for thousands of years. It is the best herbal source of calcium and an excellent source of magnesium. Calcium is able to reduce insomnia, send nerve impulses, activate enzymes during metabolism and stimulate muscle growth. Valerian contains aromatic substances that have a sedative effect which helps relieve smooth muscle spasms, blood pressure and sleeping disorders. This herb also helps calm arthritis pain, headaches and cramps.
Wood Betony
Wood Betony was used in the Roman Empire as an ornamental plant and a type of natural aspirin. This bitter herb is used to treat headaches, muscle spasms, arthritis, fevers and twitching. Furthermore, it contains compounds that can effectively lower high blood pressure, increase circulation and dilate peripheral blood vessels.
Usage
Take two capsules with meals twice daily.
Selected References
The Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman
The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products by Tree of Light Publishing
A Handbook of Native American Herbs by Alma R. Hutchens
Herbal Tonic Therapies by Daniel B. Mowrey
Herbs That Heal by Michael A. Weiner and Janet Weiner
Nutritional Herbology by Mark Pederson
