Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is commonly used for emotional wellbeing. It is a non-sedating nervine, beneficial as a long-term tonic for anxiety and for feeling overwhelmed. A herbal tonic, it can be taken over a period of time to nourish the nervous system. It can also be taken as needed for acute anxiety, but its strength lies in its long-term use. Blue vervain combines well with other nerve tonics, anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) plants and sleep aids such as Wild Rose Elixir, Hops Tincture, California poppy and Passionflower Tincture, Skullcap Tincture, Milky Oats Tincture and Ashwaganda and Tulsi Elixir.