> Supplement Index > Valerian Root / Valeriana officinalis / Blessed Herb / Capons Tail / Garden Heliotrope / Garden Valerian / German Valerian/ Great Wild Valerian / Heliotrope / Setwall / Tagara / Vandalroot / Vermont Valerian / Wild Valerian > Valerian Root General Information Valerian Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Valerian Root Dosage Information Valerian Root Safety & Interaction Information Buy Valerian Root Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Valerian Root General Information Valerian has been used for hundreds of years for treating panic attacks or nervous tension, and in fact, was named the “Valium of the 19th century.” In Europe, Valerian is a leading over-the-counter tranquilizer. This herb is not addictive like the prescription drugs Valium and Xanax. Teas, tinctures, and/or extracts of this plant affect the central nervous system (CNS), and have antispasmodic, sedative, stimulant, antibacterial, and anti-diuretic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Valerian Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For In the 1970s, scientific human studies were performed on Valerian which lead the German Commission E to approve its use a sleep aid in 1985. This herb works well in treating depression, panic attacks, emotional stress, PMS, menstrual cramps, and despondency. It is also used for hypochondria, nervous headaches, migraine headaches, irritability, hysteria, and mild spasmodic affections. Valerian has been used to treat diarrhea, epilepsy, croup, convulsions, vertigo, nervous cough, delirium, neuralgia, muscle cramps, gas pains, stomach cramps, spasms, palpitations, gas, and colic. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Valerian Root Dosage Information For treating insomnia, the recommended dosage of Valerian Root is 2 to 3 g of dried herb, 270 to 450 mg of an aqueous valerian extract, or 600 mg of an ethanol extract, taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. For the best results, take this herb over an extended period of time. Try the same dosages for treating anxiety, or reduce the dose and take twice daily. Note: These dosages are meant to be used as guidelines. Always read product label directions before use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Valerian Root Safety & Interaction Information Valerian is generally regarded as safe; however, if taken too frequently, or in excessive doses, it can cause headaches, spasmodic movements, or hallucinations. It is best to use Valerian no more than 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Prolonged use of excessive doses can cause the symptoms of poisoning. In extremely high doses it can cause paralysis and a weakening of the heart. This herb enhances the action of other sleep-inducing drugs. If you are on any other medications it is best if you consult with your physician before using Valerian. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Valerian Root Supplements and Products Below