Description

Latin name: Valeriana officinalis
Also know as:  Valerian Root, All-Heal, Amantilla, Baldrian, Baldrianwurzel, Belgium Valerian, Common Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, Garden Valerian.

Origin: Poland
Supplier-ID: AG-45214Y

Valeriana officinalis – Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis is a plant, commonly referred to as valerian. Valerian is an herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Valerian root has a long history of use as a sedative. Valerian can grow to be just over 180cm (6 feet) tall and has a strong odor. It seems to act like a sedative in the brain and nervous system. Valerian has been used as a traditional medicine dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times.

How to use Valerian Root:

Traditionally, valerian roots are brewed for tea or eaten for relaxation, sedation and anxiety-reducing effects. Valerian is one of the more popular sedative teas, it soothe Anxiety and make it easier to go to sleep. High doses of valerian have been noted to cause mild sedation. Valerian may also aid with menustral pain, since it is a spasmolytic.

Dosage of Valerian Root:

Valerian has most often been used by adults in doses of 300-600 mg by mouth daily for up to 6 weeks. It’s commonly used in combination products that contain other sedative herbs, such as hops, passion flower, and lemon balm. Using valerian long-term might cause dependence. Stopping valerian after long-term use might cause withdrawal symptoms. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.

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