nervine
Remedy for jitters
Nervine describes substances that calm or soothe the nerves, or the medicines themselves.
The term belongs to older medical vocabulary, appearing in herbalism and traditional medicine: Chamomile is a gentle nervine.
A nervine tonic was thought to strengthen the nervous system.
The word survives mainly in alternative medicine contexts.
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- lemon balmAromatic herb, citrus-scented
skullcap · hops · motherwort · catnip · ashwagandha · kava · St. John's wort · California poppy
Invigorating medicinal drink
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
adaptogen · restorative · remedy · elixir · decoction · pharmacopeia · naturopathy · herbalism
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- worryTroubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- tensionStretched or strained state
agitation · restlessness · jitters · unease · apprehension · dread · angst · edginess
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- quietudeState of calm stillness
restfulness · repose · soothing · placidity · gentleness · ease · comfort · lulling
Restoration of health
- restorativePromoting return to health
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- remedialIntended to fix problems
- beneficialProducing good results
rehabilitative · palliative · alleviative · nourishing · fortifying · supportive · rejuvenating
Nerve signal crossing point
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
- dendriteNeuron's input branch
- myelinNerve fiber insulation
neuropathy · autonomic · parasympathetic · sympathetic · vagus · neural
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
revitalizing · stimulating · activating · arousing · enlivening · excitatory
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
lemon balm · skullcap · hops · motherwort · catnip · ashwagandha · kava · St. John's wort · California poppy
tonic
Invigorating medicinal drink
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
infusion · adaptogen · restorative · remedy · elixir · decoction · pharmacopeia · naturopathy · herbalism · apothecary
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
tension · agitation · restlessness · jitters · unease · apprehension · dread · angst · edginess · fretfulness
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- relaxationState of being unwound
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
quietude · restfulness · repose · soothing · placidity · gentleness · ease · comfort · lulling · mildness
healing
Restoration of health
- restorativePromoting return to health
- curativePromoting recovery from illness
- remedialIntended to fix problems
beneficial · rehabilitative · palliative · alleviative · nourishing · fortifying · supportive · rejuvenating
synapse
Nerve signal crossing point
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- axonNeuron's signal-sending projection
- dendriteNeuron's input branch
myelin · neuropathy · autonomic · parasympathetic · sympathetic · vagus · neural
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
uplifting · revitalizing · stimulating · activating · arousing · enlivening · excitatory
nervinestimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
excitant · convulsant · irritant · caffeine · amphetamine