Valerian is the most commonly used herb for sleep and sedation. However, the doctor’s valerian was also used as a means of, among others, for painful period and stomach discomfort, because it has a diastolic effect.
properties
Valerian medicine, commonly known as valerian, is a herb whose rhizomes, or underground stems, and the root, colloquially known as valerian root, are medicinal raw materials that have been used for years in both folk and conventional medicine. They show primarily a calming effect, therefore they have been used mainly as a “calming” agent in the states of mild nervous tension and difficulties in falling asleep due to nervous disorders. However, it is worth knowing that valerian it also has other healing properties, incl. relaxant, so it can be used in stomach ailments or during painful menstruation.
Valerian root extract can be found in the natural dietary supplement Harmonix 500 ml. It contains extracts of 10 herbs combined with chokeberry juice, thanks to which it comprehensively supports the body’s functions. You can order the product on Medonet Market.
Composition
It should be noted, however, that preparations based on valerian They have different health values depending on whether they are alcoholic or aqueous extracts, because the main active ingredients – primarily essential oil, as well as valepotriates – dissolve better in alcohol than in water. Moreover, about the action valerian The method of drying is also decisive – the roots and rhizomes are properly dried in dryers heated to 35 degrees C. If drying takes place at a higher temperature, the active substances contained in them lose their health properties.
Application
Valerian root is commonly used for sleep and sedation. Root and rhizome valerian They lower the activity of the central nervous system, and thus – reduce tension and anxiety, induce a state of mental relaxation, therefore they are commonly used in states of nervousness, tension and nervous excitation. Valerian root it is also an effective remedy for moderate insomnia – especially in difficult falling asleep caused by states of tension and nervous excitation. It improves the quality of sleep by reducing the time it takes to fall asleep, extending sleep time, and reducing the number of times you wake up during the night.
Valerian is an ingredient in many calming supplements. It can also be found in the Herbal Relaxation Set as an ingredient in herbal tablets. You can buy the entire set of products at a promotional price on Medonet Market. We also recommend the Stress Kit, which includes herbal teas with valerian, lemon juice and relaxing essential oil.
Valerian oil is found in Relevium Relaxing Bath & Shower Oil. It is worth ordering it on Medonet Market and applying it to the bath to make it easier to calm down and relax.
Price
Valerian price ranges from PLN 8 to PLN 11 for 100 g of drops. You can also buy it in the form of tablets. Tablets from valerian cost from 9 to 12 PLN for 10 sugar-coated tablets, where one tablet contains 360 mg of dry root extract valerian.
Valerian root can be bought at Medonet Market in the form of dried tea for the preparation of tea.