Key Active Components
The compounds behind the effects.
Valerenic acid
Isovaleric acid
Linarin
Traditionally Used For
Common ailments addressed by this herb.
Insomnia
Anxiety
Restlessness
Stress
Headache
Valerian Root
Valeriana officinalis
History & Traditional Use
Used since at least ancient Greece and Rome, Valerian was prescribed by Hippocrates and Galen as a remedy for insomnia. Its name is derived from the Latin word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' During World War II, it was used in England to relieve stress from air raids.
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