Valerian also known as Tagara in Sanskrit is a herb native to Asia and Europe and its use has been mentioned even in ancient Greek literature. It is an excellent natural remedy to enable a person to fall asleep especially when there is excitation or nervousness causing difficulty in falling asleep. Valerian has over 120 chemical components with its sedative effect due to the valepotriates and the isovaleric acid. Valerian has been found to have no negative side effects and is non-addictive with moderate use.
Valerian is also used as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever. In Europe it has been used to relieve abdominal cramps due to anxiety and menstrual cramps. It can also be of benefit in migraine and rheumatic pain.
Valerian should be used for no more than 3 months at a time and should not be used in conjunction with other sleep medications.
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