Valeriana
officinalis
Valerian
is widely used to treat insomnia,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pain,
tension, anxiety, and over-excitability.
It’s
also a popular herbal alternative
to benzodiazepines and other sleep
medications.
This
is because Valerian is a safe and
gentle, relaxing and sleep-inducing
herb.
Valerian
is said to have no side effects
or dangers of addiction which
is perhaps why the American Herbal
Products Association (AHPA) classes
Valerian as a “class 1”
safety rating (meaning that it’s
a safe herb with a wide dosage range).
Research
has shown that Valerian can
reduce the time it takes you to fall
asleep and can even improve
the quality of your sleep!
This
is great news if you suffer from Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia because
you’re likely to have a sleep
rhythm abnormality which prevents
you from getting enough good quality
sleep.
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Valerian acts as a central nervous
system depressant, so it’s
not a good idea to take it every
night.
What’s
more, Valerian doesn’t suit
everyone so you may find that it’s
just not for you. In some occasional
cases, it can even cause excitement
instead of calm!
You
shouldn’t take Valerian if
you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
In
any case, and as with any herb you
might consider taking, it’s
safer to consult your doctor beforehand.
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