Valerian, also known as Valeriana officinalis, is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. The root of the plant has long been used as a herbal remedy to treat insomnia. The use of valerian root dates back to the Greek and Roman Empires and was noted by Hippocrates to treat headaches, nervousness, trembling, and heart palpitations.
Valerian contains a substance known as valerenic acid that is believed to affect gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. It is believed that one of the purposes of GABA is to control fear or anxiety experienced when nerve cells are overexcited. By doing so, valerian may act as a mild sedative and anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing ).
It is study that valerian root can treat a variety of health conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, headaches, convulsion, digestive problems, antidepressant properties,menopause symptoms, nervousness, hysteria,and post-exercise muscle pain and fatigue. The evidence supporting these claims is generally mixed.
2 Capsules per day with meals or water before bedtime.
100 count capsules