Valerian Tincture
Valeriana officinalis
Guaranteed Mother Tincture
Valerian is said to induce a sound sleep, calm the nerves, ease pain and relax nervous tension, stress, and anxiety. Does not produce morning grogginess, and may reduce night awakenings. The herb has also been used to help children with hyperactivity and behavioral problems.
Relieve tension, irritability, nervous exhaustion and stress, anxiety and hysteria. As a sedative, it is said to relieve insomnia, helping to provide a sound sleep without the morning-after grogginess frequently associated with prescription drugs. It also does not lead to dependence or addiction when used.
Relieves pain and reduces the sensitivity of the nerves. Help recovery from shock and sudden emotional distress, and relieve the harsh effects of rehabilitation for many addicts. Vertigo, fainting, epilepsy, and convulsions. Recent research has demonstrated that Valerian has contributed to the treatment of, and it has helped greatly for children with hyperactivity and behavioral problems. The treatments enhanced motor coordination, calmed their anxieties and diminished restlessness and aggression.
Strengthen the heart and may sometimes reduce high blood pressure, especially when anxiety is a factor. Some studies claim that its use helps to stabilize heart rhythm and helps treat palpitations.
Alleviate muscle, intestinal and menstrual cramps, headaches.
Expectorant, reducing mucus from colds, and it is also said to alleviate throat tickling and nervous coughs.
Irritable bowel syndrome and other problems of the intestines and stomach. Also thought to prevent fermentation in the stomach and decrease gas and intestinal colic.
Contraindications: Valerian is not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, or those who suffer from low blood pressure or hypoglycemia. This product should not be combined with alcohol or with other sleep-inducing medications. Because it is a sedative, one should never drive or operate machinery when using Valerian. It is advisable to stop taking Valerian Root after two or three weeks and then restart; uninterrupted usage is not recommended. Avoid large doses (many times the recommended amount), and if headaches or heart palpitations occur, its use should be discontinued. The herb is not recommended for those taking prescription medications, particularly liver medications unless a physician is first consulted. Valerian should be stopped about one week before surgery because it may interact with anesthesia.
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