Simple Herbal Extracts | Valerian
Name |
Valerian |
Botanical Name |
Valeriana officinalis |
Part Used |
root |
Contraindications |
none * |
Traditional Information* |
One of the most popular herbs in Europe and is widely known as a sedative and carminative. Combined with nervines like Skullcap, Lemon Balm or fresh Oat, it is useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, nervous stomach or bowel and headaches due to stress. |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
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