nervine

[ nur-veen, -vahyn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the nerves.
2. acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.

noun

1. a nervine medicine.

nervine

/ ˈnɜːviːn /

adjective

1. having a soothing or calming effect upon the nerves

noun

1. obsolete.
   a nervine drug or agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of nervine¹

1655–65; < New Latin nervīnus, equivalent to Latin nerv ( us ) nerve + -īnus -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of nervine¹

C17: from New Latin nervīnus, from Latin nervus nerve

Example Sentences

The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.

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Dose: Nervine and alterative, 1/6—1/3 grn.; emetic, 2—5 grn.

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Antispasmodic and nervine; in hysteria, hypochondriasis, epilepsy, and low fevers.

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Caffeine and theobromine enjoy nervine properties and energetic vascular actions.

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The devotion his resolute words proved was like a strong nervine to restore her self-control.

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