Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) Dried Herb.

* commonly known as Indian valerian is one of the important plant species of commerce, which belongs to the family Valerianaceae. It is native to India (Himalayas). Indian valerian is used in various pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of migraine. The active constituent if the root of valeriana wallichii is valerenic acid, valerenol, valerenone, valtrate, Isovaltrate.



MEDICINAL USES

Anodyne [an agent that soothes or relieves pain), antispasmodic [an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions], aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities], calmative [an agent that has a mild sedative or tranquilizing effect], carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines], diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system], expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages], nervine [an agent that has a calming or soothing effect on the nerves, any agent that acts on the nervous system to restore the nerves to their natural state] , relaxant, sedative [a soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress or irritation], stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy], tranquilizer (without any sluggish effects on the user

Valerian is used for:

Brain and Nervous Conditions

Anxiety, breathlessness, epilepsy (combined with Mistletoe), giddiness and fainting fits, Has a remarkable influence on the cerebro-spinal system, hypochrondriasis (abnormal concern about one's health), hysteria, insomnia, migraines (does not cause side effects like normal sleeping tablets do, it strengthens the nerves instead of anesthetizing them), nervous unrest and nervous tension, neuralgia, neurasthenia, St. Vitus Dance

Cardiovascular Conditions

Lowers blood pressure, palpitations of the heart and strengthens the heart

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Diverticulitis, irritable bowel, nervous dyspepsia, nervous stomach, stimulates digestion, stomach cramps

Female Conditions

Menstrual cramps

Liver Conditions

*Aids liver function

Respiratory Conditions

Head congestion and helps loosen phlegm in difficult coughs and lung congestion (combined with Anise and Licorice * 1/4 lb (4 OZ $38) * 1/2 lb ( 8 OZ $75) * 1 LB ( 16 OZ ) $145