Valerian, since at least ancient Greek and Roman times, has been used as an herbal medicine. In Swedish medieval weddings, Valerian was sometimes worn by the groom on his gown to prevent the envy of the elves. In China, there have been records of the use of Valerian in the Ming Dynasty. Valerian has been included in the pharmacopoeia of many countries in history as a herbal medicine. Valerian has a very long history of use. It has been taken to treat insomnia, nerve conditions like anxiety and restlessness.
Available Products
Organic Valerian Root Powder
Valerian Root Powder
Benefits
1.Helps with Insomnia Valerian root contains volatile oils, including valerenic acids, less volatile sesquiterpenes and valepotriates (esters of short-chain fatty acids). These active constituents are likely responsible for valerian root’s ability to produce a calming and restorative effect on the body’s central nervous system.
2. Reduces Anxiety While the idea that the drug Valium was inspired by valerian is a myth, valerian can help manage everything from stress at work to chronic anxiety. In the second World War, the British army took valerian root to cope with stress during air raids.
3. May Improve Menopause Symptoms Another benefit of valerian root is that it acts as a phytoestrogen — an estrogen-like plant compound that substitutes estrogen when it’s deficient and reduces it when levels are too high. As a phytoestrogen, valerian can combat symptoms of menopause by helping to balance estrogen levels. In fact, phytoestrogens have been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer.
