{"id":16542,"remedy_name":"Valerian","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Valeriana officinalis","Valerian"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antispasmodic, Mild.\nParts Used: Root.","modalities":"Cautions: Can cause drowsiness, for.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"Primarily used as a stress-reliever, valerian (Valeriana officinalis) soothes nervous tension and anxiety. Its antispasmodic action works well in muscle pains and digestive cramps. Part used Root Key actions Antispasmodic \u2022 Mild analgesic \u2022 Mild bitter \u2022 Tranquillizer Anxiety, nervous tension Safe and non- addictive, valerian helps in easing anxiety symptoms such as tension headache, palpitations, and tensed muscles. Take valerian on its own or in combination with herbs such as oat straw (Avena sativa) or skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). For nervous palpitations, combine it with limeflower (Tilia spp.). People vary in their response to valerian \u2013 some feel sedated even with a low dose, but for a few it produces a stimulant effect. Start with a low dose and build up. Valerian is usually best taken in small frequent doses through the day . medicinAl uses Valerian Valeriana officinalis Used wherever nervous tension, overactivity , or an inability to relax are present, valerian\u2019s gently sedative action helps to soothe and slow a nervous system that is beginning to spin out of control. It is one of the first herbs to consider when a remedy is needed to ease anxiety and panic attacks. key information sAfety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 trAditionAl use \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 reseArch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 best tAKen As Tablet \u2713\u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 dosAge B (see pp.44\u201345) often used with Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia). cAutions Can cause drowsiness, for example, when driving or using machinery. Rarely, can cause headache or gastrointestinal upset, or worsen anxiety\/insomnia. See also pp.42\u201351. Poor sleep A key remedy in many herbal sleep preparations, valerian can prove valuable when sleep is disturbed due to worry or overwork. Combined with St. John\u2019s wort (Hypericum perforatum), it improves sleep quality and eases anxiety and depression. other uses A good antispasmodic, valerian can relieve muscle pain and tension in menstrual cramps, rheumatic aches, and irritable bowel syndrome. Native to Europe and northern Asia, valerian grows in the wild in damp conditions. Its name is thought to be derived from the Latin valere, which means \u201cto be well.\u201d frEsh root A\u2013z o F heRbAl ReMedIeS driEd root root calms anxiety 240"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}