Valeriana Tincture – Insomnia / Anxiety

Properties

Valerian or valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial plant of the Valerianaceae family that thrives in Europe and Asia and has been used as a medicinal plant since the times of ancient Greece and Rome. Its anxiolytic and relaxing properties are known already from Hippocrates, who was the first to describe them, after Galen, who seems to have used valerian for the treatment of insomnia. The properties of valerian are attributed to valerenic acid, a component concentrated in the root of the plant, which affects the nervous system through serotonin, thus bringing about relaxation. Its use helps to relieve symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, depression, menopause, as well as pains and migraines. It is found in various forms and can be consumed as a valerian drink by boiling the root or in tincture, in tablets as a dietary supplement, and even in candies.

Warning: this information has been taken from research and botany books, is provided for informational purposes, and is in no way medical information or a recommendation for medical treatment. For any use for therapeutic purposes, consult your doctor. Avoid use under 6 years of age and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.