Valerian Root - Information - Uses - Health Benefits - Side Effects
Valerian herbal products are made from the roots or stems of the valerian plant (valeriana officinalis). Information on the common uses, benefits, and side effects of valerian root, a dietary supplement. Dried roots are often prepared as teas, or put into capsules or tablets. Valerian root is used as a sleep aid to help insomnia and other sleeping problems.
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Drugs A-Z - Valerian, Valeriana Officinalis Oral Dosage Forms
Patient education for valerian, valeriana officinalis oral dosage forms. Valerian (Alluna Sleep, Valerian-400, Sedonium) is a dietary supplement (herbal remedy) that is being promoted for its ability to promote relaxation, sleep, and improve stress symptoms. Valerian is not FDA approved at this time. Many different products containing valerian in combination with other herbs are available.
Herb & Supplement Guide: Valerian Root
Herb and supplement guide for Valerian Root. Alternate names for Valerian Root include: All-heal, Amantilla, Setwall, Setewale, Capon’s Tail, and Valeriana officinalis. Valerian root is believed to affect GABA, an amino acid involved in states of anxiety, by binding to GABA receptors in the brain. This is how tranquilizers in the Valium family work.
Profile: Valerian Root
Profile and essential information on the dietary supplement Valerian Root, from WholeHealthMD.
Q&A About Valerian Root for Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
Valerian root is an herb sold as a dietary supplement in the U.S. Valerian root is a common ingredient in products promoted as mild sedatives and sleep aids for nervous tension and insomnia. Evidence from clinical studies of the efficacy of valerian root in treating sleep disorders such as insomnia is inconclusive, from Office of Dietary Supplements.
Supplement Overview: Valerian Root
Valerian has been used as a medicinal anti-anxiety herb and sleep aid since the days of the Romans. The dried roots of the plant are used in teas, tinctures and in capsule/tablet forms, from Supplement Watch.
