Botanical Name: Valerianae radix
Other Names: setwall, Baldrianwurzel,phu.
Valerian, available as a dietary supplement in the United States, is frequently included in products marketed as gentle sedatives and sleep aids targeting nervous tension and insomnia. However, evidence from clinical studies regarding the effectiveness of valerian in treating sleep disorders, such as insomnia, remains inconclusive.
Medicinal Uses:
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Menopause symptoms
- Headaches.
