Valerian Root might be your new favorite herb…

Valeriana officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant, more commonly known as Valerian Root.

This plant is native to Asia and Europe, but now it has acclimated throughout the world, particularly in the US.

Valerian Root has been used in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years.

It even became the most popular non-prescription sedative in Europe.😲

And it’s sweet scented pink and white flowers, are used in perfumes.

However, the fibrous roots of this plant are strong smelling, some describe it as a sweaty, earthy odor.

This is because of the volatile oils and other compounds that give the plant it’s sedative effects.

(Check this video out to see Valerian Root growing right out of the soil— you’ll get to see the roots of this plant, as well⬆️⬆️⬆️).

Valerian Root cures almost any ailment you can think of!

This article will help you to learn everything you need to know about Valerian Root.

Benefits of taking Valerian Root

Valerian has been used for centuries to treat:

migraines and headaches
insomnia
menstrual cramps
muscle cramps
epileptic seizures
hysteria
various nervous illnesses, like anxiety.

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In WWII, Valerian Root was given to soldiers and survivors with PTSD to cope with the trauma they had just experienced.

It has been recognized as the “Valium of Plants” because it acts as a mild sedative and tranquilizer, similar to benzodiazepine medications.

You can take Valerian during the day because it doesn’t slow down your motor skills or thought processes— it just helps you to cope with stress much easier.

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This makes it a great herb to take before an interview or before a big exam.

Valerian is non-habit forming, and you won’t wake up feeling groggy, like you would with a prescribed barbiturate.

This plant has carminative abilities that help to ease stomach pains and regulate digestion.

You can use this “All-Heal” herb to help with muscle spasms or epileptic seizures, because of it’s antispasmodic qualities.

So if you suffer from restless leg syndrome before bed, this should be your go to sleep aid!

This video will give you a brief summary of what Valerian Root can do for you⬇️⬇️⬇️

How can Valerian Root do all these amazing things?!

Well, this plant communicates with the GABA receptors in your brain.

It increases the flow of Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), and this has a sedative effect on your entire body.

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Gabapentin neurotransmitter

It’s in charge of calming your entire nervous system.

And it contributes to the calmness and relaxation you feel throughout your whole self.

Common prescription drugs for anxiety typically work by increasing GABA levels in the brain.

Will Valerian Root work for me?

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Sometimes an herb will work for some people and not for others.

If you are going through withdrawals from benzodiazepines or any other prescription drugs, and can’t get to sleep or you’re just having a hard time…

You will benefit from Valerian Root.

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This herb has helped many addicts quit using methadone and heroin.

So try it out for yourself and see how it goes.

We recommend just buying one bottle of the liquid Valerian Root extract—

FIRST to see if it works for you, so that you don’t invest too much money into a bunch of products that your body doesn’t react well to.

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Disclaimer:

Do not give to kids under the age of 3 years old.

And also refrain from using Valerian if you’re pregnant or nursing.

Studies on how Valerian Root can help you sleep better📖📖📖

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“Studies also indicate that valerian may be effective at reducing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, while simultaneously improving sleep quantity and quality too.

One study into adults with insomnia discovered that a dose of valerian root helped the participants to fall into deep phase sleep 36% faster, while the time they spent in deep sleep increased within 14 days of taking the root.”—SOURCE.

How to take Valerian Root for Sleep

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You can take 2-3 drops of the liquid valerian extract before bed, and it will help you to settle down and relax much easier every night.

There are also Valerian Root capsules, that you can swallow— so that you will not taste or smell the pungent root.

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Feeling calm and relaxed will usually always lead to a restful nights sleep, and you can keep a bottle of Valerian Root, right on your bedside table.

Check out these videos, to learn more about preparing and dosing Valerian Root:

This video will show you how to make Valerian Root into a tea and capsule form⬆️⬆️⬆️

This lady explains how to dose Valerian Root for sleep, with the liquid extract.⬆️⬆️⬆️

What are the best Valerian Root extracts for sleep?

So now we get down to the most important part…

Which Valerian Root product will you pick for your new bedtime routine?

If you are fine with swallowing a pill, you can take two capsules before bed with some water.

However, if you dislike pills— you can use the dropper that comes with Valerian Root Liquid Extract and easily get that down.

**Just keep in mind that most liquid extracts were made by soaking the roots in alcohol—so if you’d like to have an Alcohol-Free liquid extract, then just specify that in your search**