Valeriana officinalis - An herbal sedative

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Valeriana officinalis

Valeriana officinalis - A traditional medicinal plant
This medicinal plant was already known
to the Greek and Roman doctors of the ancient times.
Valerian has been used for centuries
in Traditional European Medicine (TEM)
and is nowadays recognized in pharmaceutical science.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a widespread
herbal sedative and sleeping remedy.

The benefits of Valeriana officinalis
"Valerian is one of the best nerve remedies I know
to strengthen and regulate the nervous system,
where it is consumed daily as a tea
in the morning and evening. I've seen nerve damage,
hysteria and cramps of all kind disappear."
(Naturopathy physician Hufeland: 1762-1836)

Valerian has been scientifically proven
having calming & stress relieving effects.
Therefore it has a soothing effect on the following complaints:

  • sleep disorders: Insomnia
  • anxiety & stress-related diseases
  • restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • convulsions & epilepsy
  • depressive symptoms

Valeriana officinalis - Pharmacological studies

Valeriana officinalis - products

Baldriparan: Take 1 tablet daily before bedtime, with liquid.
(441 mg dry extract from valerian root)
https://www.baldriparan.de/baldriparan-stark-fur-die-nacht

Sedomir natural valerian drops:
To calm down, take 1/2 teaspoons full (approx.1.5 ml)
2-3 times a day and, in case of sleep disorders,
1 teaspoonful (approx. 3 ml) of Sedomir natural, diluted with little water,
half an hour before going to bed.
http://baldriantropfen.de/
https://www.kraeuterhaus.de/temp/explorer/files/pdf/000766DE.pdf


Baldrian Forte: Take 1-3 tablets daily, before bedtime, with liquid.
(1 tablet: 450 mg dry extract of valerian root)
https://www.abtei.de/produkte/pflanzliche-beruhigungsmittel/baldrian-beruhigungstabletten/abtei-baldrian-forte/

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http://happybynature.com/plant_research/valeriana-officinalis/
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