Nervine vs. Sedative — What's the Difference?

Nervine was a patent medicine tonic produced in 1884 by Dr. Miles Medical Company (now Miles Laboratories).

A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. They are CNS depressants and interact with brain activity causing its deceleration.

(medicine) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.

Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement.

A drug or substance that acts upon the nerves.

An agent or a drug having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.

Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.

(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize

A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.

A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

Tending to soothe or tranquilize;