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Valerian Root Tincture - Alcohol Free - Valeriana Officinali
Valerian Root Tincture - Alcohol Free - Valeriana Officinali
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, ) is a hardy flowering , with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers which bloom in the summer months. Valerian flower extracts were used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.
Valerian is used for insomnia and other disorders as an alternative to drugs, and as a sedative for nervous tension, excitability, stress and intestinal or cramps.
In the , valerian is sold as a . Therapeutic use has increased as have gained in popularity, especially after the was passed in 1994. This law allowed the distribution of many agents as over-the-counter supplements, and therefore allowed them to bypass the regulatory requirements of the (FDA).
Valerian is used for , restlessness and anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant. Certain data suggests that valerian has an effect that is calming but doesn't cause sleepiness the following day. When used as a sleeping aid, valerian appears to be most effective on users who have difficulty falling asleep. Also noteworthy is that valerian has been shown to have positive results on users who wake up during the night Valerian often seems only to work when taken over longer periods (several weeks), though some users find that it takes effect immediately. Some studies have demonstrated that valerian extracts interact with the receptors. Valerian is also used traditionally to treat gastrointestinal pain and . However, long term safety studies are absent.
Valerian is sometimes recommended as a when risk-benefit analysis dictates. Valerian is often indicated as transition medication when discontinuing .
Valerian has uses in medicine as a . Results of investigations into its effectiveness have been mixed. It has been recommended for , but that is not supported by research (although —an analogue of one of valerian's constituents, —is used as an and ). Valerian root generally does not lose effectiveness over time
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