Valerian for Stress related Insomnia

Valerian is an herb that has been used for centuries in Europe for sleep.

Several clinical studies have demonstrated valerian’s ability to relieve insomnia. One double-blind study of twenty patients with insomnia received a combination of valerian (160 mg) and Melissa officinalis (lemon balm, 80 mg) or benzodiazepine (triazolam, 0.125 mg) or a placebo. The group receiving the valerian and Melissa officinalis had a comparable effect to the sleep medication but did not have the daytime drowsiness.In general, clinical studies with valerian extracts suggest that the mild sleep-inducing effect of valerian decreases the time it takes to fall asleep and improves sleep quality.

Valerian may be combined with other herbs, such as lemon balm and passionflower, to potentiate its effect. It can be taken as a tincture, a tea, or fluid extract; however, the taste is very unappealing.

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Comments

[S.Smith - RealTaiji]

I love Valerian. To make it appealing, I use pre-package "sleep" formulas, or I pack it into pills myself. I'm very happy, not just with its relaxing powers, that its good for other internal issues too: nicknamed All-Heal.