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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): Remedies For: Insomnia, Blood pressure, Anticonvulsant - treatment of epilepsy.

Clinical studies have shown that people taking valerian had shown significantly improved sleep quality without morning grogginess. Some researchers have compared valerian to benzodiazepines such as Valium. However, valerian is a much milder and safer sedative. Unlike valium, valerian is not addictive or does not promote dependency. Valerian's sedative effect is not significantly exaggerated by alcohol and barbiturates unlike valium.

Recommended dosage of valerian does not cause morning grogginess. Valerian is not linked to any birth defects, unlike valium.

Blood Pressure: Animal studies have shown that valerian reduces blood pressure.

Valerian is shown to have some anti-tumor effects similar to that of nitrogen mustard. It may play a role in the treatment of cancer. Valerian is shown exhibit anticonvulsant effects that may help in the treatment of epilepsy.

Historical Uses: Aromatic, stimulant, tonic, anodyne, antispasmodic, nervine, emmenagogue. Excellent nerve tonic, very quiet and soothing.

Useful in hysteria. Will promote menstruation when taken hot. Useful in colic, low fevers, to break up colds, and also for gravel in the bladder. Healing for stomach ulcers and very good for prevention of fermentation and gas. The tea is very healing when applied to sores and pimples externally, and must also be taken internally at the same time. Relieves palpitation of the heart.