VALERIAN Valeriana officinalis
Liquid extract of fresh rhizome and roots.
- Actions: Calmative. Relaxing sedative that also enhances cerebral
circulation. Relaxes smooth muscles.
- Uses: To reduce stress, anxiety, nervousness, agitation, and
irritability. Especially recommended in nervous conditions associated
with enfeebled cerebral circulation. Facilitates and enhances quality
of sleep in insomnia without a “drugged” feeling. Nervous headache. Relief of mild neuralgia, cramps and spasms. Symptomatic relief of chorea when combined with Black Cohosh.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 3 to 4 times per day.
- Cautions: None known.