Valerian Root

Product Description

Valerian Root is a powerful herb that acts as a sedative, improves circulation, and reduces mucus from colds. It is known for its ability to relieve anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual and muscle cramps, nervousness, pain, spasms, stress, and ulcers. This herb has been shown to promote better quality sleep and longer sleeping periods.

Key Actions:

- Acts as a sedative

- Acts as a relaxant

- Relieves muscle spasms

- Relieves anxiety

- Lowers blood pressure

Research:

Research conducted in Germany and Switzerland has supported the use of valerian in promoting sleep, enhancing sleep quality, and reducing blood pressure. A study in 2002 compared valerian with oxazepam and found that both were highly effective in improving sleep quality.

Traditional & Current Uses:

Historically, valerian was referred to as "all-heal" in the Middle Ages and was believed to have healing properties for epilepsy. Today, valerian is used to reduce mental over-activity and nervous excitability, providing a calming effect on the mind. It is effective in alleviating anxiety symptoms and treating insomnia.

Valerian is also known as an effective relaxant, helping with muscle tension, asthma, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, period pain, and muscle spasms. Additionally, it is used in remedies for high blood pressure caused by stress and anxiety.