Valerian

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🌿Ingredients: Certified Organic Valeriana officinalis Root(Kenya) 💊Capsule: HMPC Plant fibre Weight 380 MG 🌱Daily Intake: 5  Caps / Powder 1.8g


(Also known as Garden Valerian, All-Heal, or Phu)

Traditional & Therapeutic Uses

Overview:
Valerian has been treasured for over a millennium as one of nature’s most effective herbs for promoting deep, restorative sleep and soothing the nervous system. Native to Europe and North America, this tall perennial bears clusters of pinkish-white flowers with a distinctive earthy aroma that comes from its rhizome and root. The active compounds — including valerenic acid, valepotriates, and volatile oils — are believed to calm the central nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote healthy relaxation without dependence or grogginess.

Sleep & Nervous System Support:
Valerian is best known as a natural sleep aid and nervine tonic. It supports restful sleep by modulating levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and reduces overactive neural activity. This gentle sedative action helps individuals fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake feeling refreshed — without the hangover effect associated with synthetic sleep medications.

Valerian is particularly beneficial for people experiencing stress-related insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, or an overactive mind before bed. It can also support the nervous system during times of irritability, emotional tension, or burnout.

Calming & Muscle Relaxant Effects:
Beyond its role in promoting sleep, Valerian acts as a mild antispasmodic, relaxing smooth muscle tissue throughout the body. This makes it valuable for easing digestive cramps, menstrual tension, and muscle tightness caused by nervous strain. Its natural tranquilising effects can also help soothe headaches and mild nervous palpitations.

Clinical Evidence:
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 128 participants, 400 mg of Valerian extract was shown to reduce sleep latency (time taken to fall asleep) and improve sleep quality — particularly among individuals who considered themselves poor or irregular sleepers. Participants reported fewer night awakenings and improved overall rest without next-morning grogginess. These findings support centuries of traditional use in promoting healthy sleep cycles and nervous system balance.

Properties:
Sedative • Nervine • Antispasmodic • Relaxant • Hypnotic • Mild Anxiolytic

Indicated For:

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep

  • Stress-related anxiety or nervous tension

  • Restlessness or muscle spasms

  • Menstrual or digestive cramping

  • Mild headaches associated with tension or fatigue

How It Works:
The active constituents — valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, and valepotriates — enhance GABA signalling in the brain, producing a calming effect that quiets the mind and relaxes the body. Unlike pharmaceutical sedatives, Valerian does not interfere with REM sleep and does not cause dependency, making it safe for regular short-term use.

Cautions:
Valerian is generally well tolerated but may cause mild drowsiness or vivid dreams in sensitive individuals.

  • Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after use.

  • May enhance the sedative effects of alcohol or sleep medications.

  • Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, lactating, or taking prescription drugs that affect the nervous system.

  • Reduce dosage if morning drowsiness occurs.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.