Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Valerian Root |
Botanical Name |
Valeriana officinalis |
System Affected |
nervous system, circulatory, sedative, asthma, acne |
Properties |
Healing effect on nervous system. Quieting and calming. Head. migraine, insomnia Good vs entire circulatory system. Mild sedative; may promote sleep if taken as a tea Acne, childhood diseases, digestive, nervous, pain, ulcers arthritis Arrhythmias, palpitations, heart lowers blood pressure, increased blood flow to heart Muscle spasms in bowels |
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Notes |
may be used in a tea; smells pretty foul |
Toxicity |
none |
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