Key takeaways
- Corydalis supports comfort.
- California poppy supports calm and sleep.
- Passion flower supports a relaxed mood.
- Marshmallow root is soothing.
- Opuntia provides antioxidants.
NerveCalm combines five botanicals from Chinese, Native American, European and desert traditions. Here's what each one is.
The calming botanicals
Corydalis yanhusuo
A traditional Chinese herb whose tuber contains alkaloids such as tetrahydropalmatine (THP), studied for their effects on comfort and relaxation.
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica was used by Native American healers as a gentle calming herb and is valued for relaxation and sleep.
Passion flower
Passiflora incarnata has a long history in herbal practice for calm mood and restful sleep.
Ingredient summary
| Ingredient | Main role |
|---|---|
| Corydalis yanhusuo | Everyday comfort, relaxation |
| California poppy | Calm, restful sleep |
| Passion flower | Relaxed, balanced mood |
| Marshmallow root | Soothing botanical support |
| Opuntia phaeacantha | Antioxidant protection |
Why combine them?
Nerve comfort is linked to how relaxed your nervous system is, how well you sleep and how well your cells are protected. NerveCalm brings calming, soothing and antioxidant botanicals together in two capsules a day.
Sources
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – "Corydalis" and "California poppy" (About Herbs).
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) – "Passionflower."
- NIH LiverTox – "Corydalis (tetrahydropalmatine)."
Common questions
What is corydalis used for?
Traditionally for comfort and relaxation; it contains alkaloids such as tetrahydropalmatine.
Does California poppy make you sleepy?
It is a calming herb and may cause drowsiness.
Is marshmallow root the same as Althaea officinalis?
Yes. Althaea officinalis is the botanical name for marshmallow root.