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nervine

9.3

Calms and soothes the nerves

adjective
/ˈnɜrvɪn/

Specialized

: nervino

Many herbal remedies are known for their nervine properties.

Examples

Doctors sometimes recommend nervine remedies for patients experiencing mild anxiety.
The herbal tea contains several nervine ingredients that help promote relaxation.
She found that a nervine supplement eased her tension after a stressful day.
Chamomile tea has a nervine effect, helping to calm the mind.
Chamomile tea is a popular choice for those seeking a nervine to help them relax.
Many people find that valerian root acts as a gentle nervine, promoting better sleep.
Lavender essential oil is noted for its nervine effects, calming anxious feelings.

Antonyms

stimulating

1 3.9

To make someone feel more awake and interested

agitating

7.0

Causing people to feel angry or annoyed

How Calming

tranquilizing

6.2

sedative

2 5.8

nervine

Specialized

9.3

calming

6 2.6

soothing

81 2.9

to gentle

1 5.8

Surface Forms

nervine positive

Morphology

nervine = nerve (semi-transparent) = nerve + ine

The suffix 'ine' is often used in chemistry and pharmacology, and while the connection to 'nerve' is clear, the specific meaning of having a calming effect is not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Nervine comes from the Latin nervus, which means 'nerve' or 'sinew', and is the same root as the English word nerve. So a nervine is something that acts on your nerves and often has a calming or soothing effect.