THE BEECHMONT CREST GUIDE TO MEDICINAL HERBS AND NUTRACEUTICALS
VALERIAN
Valerian is a perennial flower plant that is native to parts of Europe and Asia. (It has been introduced to North America.) The dried roots of the plant are used in herbal medicine as a sedative.
Benefits
Clinical trials have suggested that valerian can improve the quality, and help users to fall asleep more quickly.
Side Effects
Valerian may cause headaches and irritability. It may also interact adversely with other sedatives. Valerian should not be taken with alcohol