Adaptogens/nervines

Has anyone ever tried an adaptogen or nervine? I have been reading about them and they sound interesting. My worst symptoms are migraines, derealization and whole body muscle pain, any suggestions on which ones ot try? Here is a little info about each...

A nervine is a plant remedy that has a beneficial effect upon the nervous system. Nervines are especially useful during times of stress because they have a strong relaxing and calming effect without producing a dulling, “hang-over” side effect. They also tone and restore the nervous system to a more balanced state. Some nervines are also anti-spasmodic, meaning they relax the peripheral nerves and the muscle tissue, which in turn has a relaxing effect on the whole system.

Adaptogens are unique plants or herbs that support your adrenal system. They help balance your hormones, so you can manage your stress response on a day to day basis. They adapt to what your body needs and have the ability to regulate your system up or down depending on the need in the moment.

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 1/28/2019 4:10:25 PM (GMT-7)

That is good the nervine combo helped your sleep at least but too bad it didn't help your pain. Do you know if they usally come in a tincture or pill form?

Thank you both for that information. Sandyfeet, do you think they help you with pain and anxiety? I have heard good things about milky oat seed too.

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 1/29/2019 9:42:06 AM (GMT-7)

Lapis, That's great that you found something that helps you? I was going to ask my LLMD which ones she thinks she would be good for me? Do you order yours from online?

I'm a big fan of the adaptogen ashwagandha. I have tried others (holy basil, licorice, eleuthero, rhodiola) but had unpleasant reactions to them (irritability, high blood pressure, sleepiness, and anxiety, respectively). But a person without dysfunction in hormonal systems is less likely to respond as poorly as I did to them. When your adrenals are depleted, then the tiniest support from the tiniest dose could give you a nasty cortisol surge. It's not necessarily a bad thing if you can put up with it until things even out, I'm told.

Personally I am very sensitive to anything I ingest, so I always buy liquid herbal extracts and start with just one drop. I usually buy from the brand Herb Pharm because they are easy to find in stores and online, often organic, and not especially expensive.

Good luck!

I'm on an adrenal adaptogen complex now. It contains ashwaghanda and eleutherococcus and some other things. Ashwagandha tends to give me insomnia though so I'm not sure how well they work.