Evidence supporting the use of: European Vervain
For the health condition: Nervous Exhaustion

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

European Vervain (Verbena officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, where it has been employed as a remedy for conditions described as "nervous exhaustion," mild anxiety, and stress-related symptoms. Herbalists have valued vervain for its reputed calming and restorative properties, often preparing it as a tea or tincture to "strengthen the nerves" and encourage relaxation. These uses are documented in several historical herbals and pharmacopoeias from the 16th through 19th centuries.

Modern scientific research on vervain’s effects on the nervous system is very limited. A few preclinical studies suggest potential mild sedative or anxiolytic effects, but there is insufficient clinical evidence to validate its efficacy for nervous exhaustion or similar conditions. The active constituents of vervain, such as iridoids and flavonoids, are hypothesized to contribute to its traditional use, but their effects in humans remain unproven in rigorous studies. As such, the use of European Vervain for nervous exhaustion is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation.

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