( Ballota nigra ) is a perennial herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely recognized in traditional European herbalism for its distinctively pungent, almost "foetid" odor and its use in treating nausea and nervous system disorders. Summary of Key Findings

: Historically used to alleviate nausea (including motion sickness), vomiting, and nervous tension.

High levels of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids offer protective antioxidant properties. Horehound, Black (Ballota nigra), potted plant, organic

: Contains phenylpropanoid glycosides, which are believed to provide antioxidant and neuro-sedative effects by calming overactive nerve cells.