Modulates GABA receptors, promotes relaxation and reduces neural excitability. Exhibits mild sedative and antispasmodic effects.
| Used for stress, anxiety, insomnia, nerve pain, tension headaches, and muscle spasms. Often used as a natural sleep aid. |
Used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians for epilepsy, hysteria, and nervous exhaustion.
| Taken as tincture, infusion (tea), or capsule. Often combined with other calming herbs. |
Avoid if allergic to mint family. Use cautiously in very low blood pressure.
May potentiate sedative or anxiolytic medications.
