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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Valerian is a plant native to Europe and Asia; it also grows in North America. Valerian has been used medicinally since the times of early Greece and Rome. Historically, valerian was used to treat insomnia, migraine, fatigue, and stomach cramps.
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People commonly use valerian for sleep disorders, especially insomnia. Valerian is also used for anxiety, stress, and many other conditions.
Side effects may occur. Although valerian is thought to be fairly safe, side effects such as headache, dizziness, stomach problems or sleeplessness may occur.

Valerian

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Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of 1.5 metres, it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Valeriana officinalis
Mar 15, 2013 · In addition to sleep disorders, valerian has been used for gastrointestinal spasms and distress, epileptic seizures, and attention deficit ...
Crude extract of valerian root may have sedative and anxiolytic effects, and is commonly sold in dietary supplement capsules to promote sleep.
Valerian has been used to ease insomnia, anxiety, and nervous restlessness since the second century A.D. It became popular in Europe in the 17th century.
Apr 15, 2003 · Valerian is a traditional herbal sleep remedy that has been studied with a variety of methodologic designs using multiple dosages and ...
Nov 21, 2023 · Valerian is sold as a dietary supplement for calmness and to improve sleep quality. It has a distinct odor that some may find unpleasant.
Dec 21, 2021 · Research suggests valerian root may help improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, improve symptoms of OCD, and reduce hyperactive behavior in ...
Valerian has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating sleep problems (insomnia).