Valeriana Roots

In Europe, Valerian is used widely as a sedative and a treatment for muscle spasms. Active components come from the rhizomes (underground stems) and roots of Valeriana Officinalis, a perennial that’s native to Eurasia and naturalized worldwide.

Effects:

It may be used safely to reduce tension and anxiety, over-excitability and hysterical states. It is also an effective treatment for insomnia as it will produce a natural healing sleep.

The sedative effect is due to the valepotriates and the isovaleric acid, which is also responsible for the characteristic smell of the extract. In small pilot trial of children with intellectual deficit, valeriana treatment led to significant reductions in sleep latencies and nocturnal time awake, lengthened total sleep time and improved sleep quality.

The valepotriates have an antispasmodic action too. As an antispasmodic it will bring relief in dysmenorrhoea and it can help in migraine and rheumatic pain. It may also be applied locally as a treatment for cramps and other muscle tensions.

Valeriana may also be used as an expectorant to help relieve tickling, nervous coughs. It also has a strengthening action on the heart, and experiments indicate that it lowers blood pressure.

Dosage: The tea is made by pouring a cup of boiling water over 1 to 3grams of dried root and then leaving to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink the tea 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.

Valeriana Roots
	Valerian is one of the most useful herbal relaxants available. It has a role in any condition which has a strong nervous element, especially gut and skin problems that are worsened by stress. It can lower blood pressure due to anxiety and aid in restful sleep. Its ability to relax smooth and skeletal muscle make it useful in muscle tension, tension headaches and period pain. It is no surprise that in the Middle ages valerian was known as 'all-heal'. Combinations: It combines well with hops, kava kava or passionflower for insomnia. It can also be used with kava kava for panic attacks. Suitable for Children. Dosage: The tea is made by pouring a cup of boiling water over 1 to 3grams of dried root and then leaving to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink the tea 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. For more information, see the valeriana roots information page.
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