Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Common Valerian, Garden Valerian, All-Heal, Setwall
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Therapeutic Uses
Insomnia, anxiety, hypertension, nervous tension, palpitations, muscle spasms. Essential component of Dimkov's formulas — used as tincture (валериана симплекс) in hypertension, hypotension, arthritis, fatigue and anxiety formulas.
Herbal Actions
Sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, hypotensive, nervine
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Paradoxically stimulating in a small percentage of people. Avoid with sedative medications. Do not use continuously beyond 4 weeks without break.
Side Effects: Paradoxically stimulating in a small percentage of people. Avoid with sedative medications. Do not use continuously beyond 4 weeks without break.