Valerian Root (Dried)

Valerian Root (Valeriana Officinalis)
 
Valerian Root is good for those who suffer from stress, insomnia, and nervous system disorders, It is a tonic for the heart. Our cats also love Valerian Root- stronger than Catnip for them.
 
  Indicated for nervous conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and muscle tension and commonly used as a sleep aid and mild pain reliever.  It helps to promote normal sleep by its sedative action and is useful for those who have a hard time quieting the mind at bedtime.  Its action as an antispasmodic helps with hypertension as it helps by relaxing the smooth muscles lining the blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through the body.  It is non addictive.  95% of people Valerian is very positive, but 5% of people have the reverse reaction.  Start with small dosages and work up to what feels relaxing.
 
Depending on the person the smell is heavenly or offensive.  We love the smell here, I find it sootheing.  Some find it smells like dirty socks.