Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis
Other name: setwall (English), Valerianae radix (Latin), Baldrianwurzel (German), and phu (Greek).
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), an herb indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia, has a well-documented history of serving as a sedative. Capable of reaching just over 6 feet in height, valerian possesses a distinctive and robust odor. Its effects appear to mimic those of a sedative within the brain and nervous system.
Medicinal Uses:
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Menopause symptoms
- Headaches
