Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to the nerves.
- Capable of quieting nervous excitement, or otherwise acting upon the nerves.
- noun A drug used in nervous diseases.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Med.) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.
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- adjective medicine Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the
nerves ;quieting nervous excitement .
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Examples
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In homeopathy, it is classified as a nervine herb (calming to the system), in two forms: Matricaria recutita, commonly known as German chamomile, and Chamaemelum nobile, Roman chamomile (the kind most often used for cooking).
I Spice: Chamomile 2010
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How many foolish bargains have been made under the influence of the "nervine," which temporarily makes its victim think he is rich.
Art of Money Getting 1850
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How many foolish bargains have been made under the influence of the "nervine," which temporarily makes its victim think he is rich.
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Recommended Planetary formulas include the blood-purifying formula number 66 (Red Clover Cleanser) and the nervine formula number 84 (Stress Free).
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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The tincture consists of four nervine herbs that favorably strengthen and maintain the nerves.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Skullcap is a member of the mint family and is considered one of the best nervine tonics because of its propensity to relieve nervous tension while, unlike valerian, for instance, it refreshes the mind.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Thus many diuretic herbs that strengthen the urinary system along with nervine herbs have often been effective.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Lemon balm is another nervine that is a member of the mint family.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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For this reason it is better to take a balanced nervine formula such as formula number 71 Stress Free three times throughout the day; then, in the evening before retiring, make a soothing tea such as the lemon balm, skullcap, passion flower, and chamomile described above before retiring to bed.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Look for a formula of nervine herbs in your local health food store.
Gentle Healing for Baby and Child Andrea Candee 2000
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