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Herbal and natural chemical modification of the nerval system

Nerve cells are capable of conducting signals. They are also capable of deciding to conduct signals or not based on signals resceived from other nerve cells. Because of these capabalities of the nerval cells, the nervous sytem can resceive information from the senses, make logical analyses, take decisions and send commands out to the body to act.

The signal carried along a nerve cell is based upon changes in concentration of potassium and sodium ions outside and inside the cell walls. Signals going from one nerve cell to another are carried by chemicals released by one nerve cell and absorbed by another, - so called transmittor-substances.

Some of these substances causes a nerve signal to be transmitted along a nerve cell to other nerve cells - exitatory transmittor substances. Other of these substances, stop or hinders nerv signals to be sent - inhibitory trasnitter substances. Both these functions in the right degree or right proportion are necessary for proper function of the brain.

Too much of exitatory transmitter substances or too less inhibitory transmitter substances can result in excessive actions, giving symptoms like anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness or hyperactivity.

Too less of exitatory transmitter substances or too much inhibitory transmitter substances can result in too little actions, giving symptoms like depression, reduced concentration, drawsiness or slow reactions.

Because nerve signals and logical processing in the nervous system is based upon chemistry, substances given to the body can alter the function of the nervous system in a conciderable degree. Nerve function modifying substances can be supplied through herbs, as pharmacological products or as natural minerals.

Also physical diseases in the body can wholly or partly originate form psychological or nerval disturbances. In these cases the nerves sends improper signals to body parts that respond eith functional disturbances. These disturbances make signal go back to the nervous system that are felt as pain or will further alter the function of the nervous system.

When such functional problems have lasted long enough, also structural changes can occure in body parts.

Because physical diseases may be caused partly or wholly by nervous mechanisms, substances that regulate the nervous system will also often make a person get better from physical symptoms or diseases.

Furthermore, physical diseases can cause anxiety and chronic pain, and this nervous component can over time be the main problem for the suffering person. Aslo in these cases can nerval or psychological modificators be of good help.

Here is a list of herbs and other natural substances used to improve or modify nervous system functions:

Acetyl L-Carnitine HCI - This substance can be used as a material for producing the neurotransmittor acetylcholine. A supplement of this substance may therefore generally  improve the function of the nervous system by an increased amount of acetylcholine. The substance also seems to improve the mitochondrial function in nerve cells and thereby improve the energy supply within these cells. Acetyl-L-Carnitine sems to better the nervous system functions and slow down nerve cell degeneration by patients suffering from Alzheimer and Nervous system failur due to diabetes.

Bacopa or Water Hyssop -  Bacopa is a group of 70 - 100 aquatic plants in the family Plantaginaceae. This herb is a traditional remedy used in  India to improve cognitive and other nervous functions. It may enhance memory, improve brain function, and also increase mental performance. The herb may also have effects against cancer. It also contains ingredients with anti-oxidant effects and may therefore protect against damages of cell structures.

Black cohosh - This herbs seem to improve the nervous and hormonal functions that regulate the female sexual or genital processes. It is used against menopause problems.

Borage - Borage seems to help against depression and give higher feeling of energy. Its leaves, seeds and blossoms are used.

Cassia  (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym C. cassia) - Cassia  is an evergreen tree native to southern China and Vietnam. This is a kind of cinnamon and the bark of the tree is used. The herb have substances that send signal to the brain about satiety, It is used to reduce substance craving.

Chamomile - The herb is used to relieve anxiety and improve sleep.

Coffee, tea and caffeine - Caffeine stimulates the function of the sentral nervous system. It makes a person more awake, increases attention and improves cognitive function. The stimulation also affects positively the regulation of the inner organs so that they react more effectively. For example can the bowel function be stimulated by caffeine. Since coffee and tea contain this substance, coffee and tea will give the same effects. Coffee also have anti-oxidative actions and seems to slow down aging changes, included aging changes in the nervous system. To much of  caffeine however, can disturbe sleep and thereby have some negative impact upon the nervous system.

Choline - Choline is used to make acetylcholine, an important neurotransmittor. It is also an important constituent of all membranous structures in cells. Such structures are especially abumdant in the brain. A supplement of choline may improve memory, thought processes and other nerval functions. A supplement of choline may also help to reduce excessive body fat, because choline also play a role in lipid metabolism.

Copper - Copper is a component in enzymes that are tools in the energy supply functions in all cells, including nerval cells. Low copper levels seem to occur often in children with hyperactivity.When taking zinc one should take additional copper to prevent deficiency of this trace mineral, as zinc and copper compete for absorption.

Damiana - This herb stimulates the fuction of the nervous system and improves mood. It is however mostly used to stimulete those nervous functions important for the sexual functions. It helps against the symproms of menopause.

Glycine -  Glycine is a basic amino acid wich is a structural component in most proteins. It is also an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, especially in the spinal cord, brainstem, and retina and is as such vital for proper nervous system function. Inhibitory neurotransmittors are important for a ballanced function of the nerve system so that excessive activity do not occur. Glycine supplementation may reduce hyperactivity through dopaminergic pathwaws.

Di-Methyl Glycine - Patient with ADHD may show symptoms of too low blood sugar content, hypoglycemia. Treatment with dimethylglycine seems to improve symptoms of hypoglycemia, and may help some patients with ADHD.

DMAE -  or DMAE Bitartatrate. DMAE is a precursor for phosphatidylcholine, an important phospholipid in the brain and membranous structures in all cells. Supplementation with DMAE has shown betterment by hyperkinesis, an older term for ADHD.

Folic Acid - Depressive symptoms can be a sign of an underlying folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is important for tissue growth and regeneration.

GABA - Gamma-aminobutyric acid. This compound is an inhibitory neurotransmittor  in the brain, and is therefore necessary for balancing the activities in the brain and hinder excessive activity. Lack of GABA or disturbances in GABA pathways in the brain appear to give certain cognitive disorders like ADHD. GABA itself or supplements enhancing the GABA levels may help for nervous conditions,  including ADHD.

Gingko Biloba -This herb can neutralize free radicals, hinder blood thickening and strengthen blood vessel tissue. Thereby it strengthens the blood circulation and  helps the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. The herb may help to counteract cholinergic neuron damage by Alzheimer's. It is often used in combination with St. John's Wort to help against depression. Ginko also reduces blood clogging which often is a good effect  too, but the effect is unwanted  for people with bleeding tendencies or by surgery.

Ginseng - Ginseng is a general stimulator of all nervous functions, and may therefore help against poor learning, against poor concentration, ease stress and give better mental stamina. The pobable working substances are ginsenosides. One of the basic effects of these is increased secretion of the hormone ACTH and serotonine.

Huperzine - A Extract of huperzine  benefits memory and learning, and has great potential for promoting alertness and overall cognitive function. By patient with Alzheimers disease it helps in improving cognition, behavior, activities of daily living and mood. Huperzine A has been shown to inhibit an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, just as effectively as some drugs. This may be the working mechanism to improve learning and memory.

Hops - Hops are the female flowers of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). Hops tranquilizes, it helps to improve sleep and gives better appetite. It also works against pain.

Iron - Children suffering from ADHD often lack iron, and the degree of deficiency correlates with the severity of the symptoms. Supplements of iron in these cases has sown to lessen the symptoms, measured by  the Conners Rating Scale for Parents.

Kudzu -Pueraria lobata - This is a perennial wine of the pea family from east Asia. The herb can reduce the hangover from substance abuse and the craving for the substance, especially alcohol, and it is used to help persons reduce their consume of alcohol or narcotic substances. It is also used to treat migaine, cluster headache, tinntinnus and vertigo.

Lecithin - Lecirine contains substances that the body use to produce many transmottor substances, and nutrients used as building blocks in cell membranes. Research suggests that lecithin may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders, and also help regeneration of all body tissues fraom damage and aging symptoms.

Lemon balm - As a tea it can be used to treat insomnia.

Limeflower - Tea made from limeflower can be used to calm the nerves and improve sleep.

Iodine - Iodine deficiency seem to decrease intellectual prestations, especially by school children. A iodine supplement may therefore help highten cognitive functions and learning prestations by some children.

Jujube or Ziziphus ziziphus - (Z. jujuba, Rhamnus zizyphus, Jujube, Red Date, or Chinese Date).  This is an originally southern Asian species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae.  Jujube fruit is used to relieve stress. The fruit also has a reputation of enhancing feeling of attraction and love between two persons. The fruit is commonly used also as a food.

Kava - Kava helps against anxiety. There is however some concern that the herb can cause liver damage.

L-Phenylalanine – This amino acid is needed for the production of neurotransmitters.  Several studies indicate that L-Phenylalanine can produce results equal to or better than tricyclic antidepressants whithout side effects, and giving results within 2-4 weeks.

Lemon balm or Melissa officinalis - This  is a perennial herb of the mint family Lamiaceae, growing in southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The herb relieves cramps and relaxes. It is also mildly calms and helps to get better sleep.

Lavender - Lavender helps against anxiety, depression and swinging mood. Massage with  oils containing lavender oil orextracts is used against depressed mood.

Magnesium - Children suffering from ADHD usually lack magnesium, according to studies. Magnesium is helful for persons suffering from ADHD, especially if combined with viatmine B6.

Magnolia officinalis - Magnolia is a large genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The species Magnolia officinalis is mostly used for medical applications.  The aromatic bark contains magnolol and honokiol, two polyphenolic compounds that relieve anxiety and. Magnolia bark also helps to reduce allergic and asthmatic reactions and inhibits bacteria causing caries and periodontitis.

Methylcobalamin -  A type of Vitamin B12: Elderly perons with depression seem to often be deficit in this vitamine. This substance seem to stimulate the rapair of damages nerve cells. It may also work to reduce homocysteine levels in the body. Increased amounts of this homocysteine seems to reduce cognitive functions and increase the risk of heart disease.

Omega-3-fatty acids -  This type of fatty acids are important for the blood circulation, the digestive system, the musculoscheletal system and the nervous system. A good amount of these acid types in the diet helps against derpression and elevates mood. Omega-3 acids are found in fish, especially fat fish, fish oil, flax-seeds and flaxseed oil.

Passion Flower - The herb calms the nerves, relieves tension and improves sleep.

Phosphatidylserine - This substance can be used as a material for production of the transmittor substance serine and other effector substances, and thereby help improve brain function. The substance may improve memory, learning, mood levels, and concentration. Phosphatidylserine is also an ingredient in lecithine.

Rhodiola Rosea – This herb is a general stimulator of nervous activity. It can enhance attetion, help against tiredness, increase sexual arousal  and improve stamina. Constituents in the herb aid in transporting nutrients to the brain; including tryptophan, 5-HTP, and serotonin. In addition, Rhodiola may be helpful for decreasing the enzymes that break down serotonin. An increase in the serotonine level is therefore one of its working principles.

Skullcap - Skullcap may relieve anxiety stress and tension and may improve sleep. It seems to be able to relieve panic attacks.

St John's Wort or Hypericum perforatum - St John’s Wort helps for depression. It seems to be as effective as SSRIs, when administered to individuals with mild to moderate depression. It is effective against irritation. It also works against inflammation and to relieve pain.

Valeriana -  Valeriana is a group (genus) of flowering plants in the family Valerianaceae of which the species Valeriana officinalis is most used. This herb gives a mild sedative effect upon the nervous system, and helps the nervous system to regulate itself better. It can help a person against anxiety and to better fall in sleep and maintain sleep. It is also used as an anti-convulsant, anti-migraine medicine and pain reliever. Valerian is also used traditionally to treat gastrointestinal pain and irritable bowel syndrome, ailments that often have a nervous component. Valeriana seems to work best when it is used during some time. It has a long traditional history of medical use in Europe and elsewhere. Among possible working substances in the plant are alkaloides, GABA, valeric acid and volatile oils.

Vinpocetine -  This substance can improve cerebral blood flow and oxygenation, improve the production of ATP and thus yielding mrre energy to the brain, and help himder clot formation. It6 has shown to improve memory, learning, and mental performance by dementia due to poor circulation.

Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine - This vitamin  is an important tool in ther function of the nervous system and in the controle of this function. It seem to help reduce unwanted exitation of the  nervous system in children. It may therefore help against hyperexcitable children suffering from symptoms like misplaced aggresivity, instability, poor scholar attention, spasms and myoclony, The effect is best when combined with magnesium. Vitamin B6 is also a tool in the conversion of tryptophan into serotonin, an important transmittor substance. Deficiencies in vitamin B6 seem to be a cusative component with depression and anxiety.

Vitamin C - Ascorbic acid - Low levels of Vitamin C are found in those with Alzheimer's. Vitamin C levels may become depleted due to the extreme free radical damage. Any available supplies of Vitamin C are being used to fight off these free radicals and explains why there is a deficiency. In a long term study, 23 patients who were at risk for Alzheimer's were given daily dosages of Vitamin C. None of these subjects developed Alzheimer's.

Vitamin E -Vitamine E is an anti-oxidant that helps hinder damage done by  Free radicals. This process may contribute to cellular degeneration in Alzheimer's. In a clinical study, results indicate that Vitamin E may slow down mental and psychological decline and lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Yohimbe -This African herb is used to increase the sexual potency of men. It also seem to help against depression and increase the potency of anti-depressive drugs. It can however easily cause anxiety and an unwanted cardiac stimulation and must be used very controlledly.

Zinc -  Zinc is a working substance in the activities of the brain. Zinc deficiencies seem to decrease cognitive functions and be a causing or aggravating factor by ADD/ADHD. A supplemement of zink may therefore help some persons suffering from cognitive problems or suffering from ADD/ADHD.

 

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