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==News About Valerian ==
==News About Valerian ==
'''6 Health Benefits and Uses for Valerian '''
*Source:http://www.care2.com/greenliving/6-health-benefits-and-uses-for-valerian.html
:By Michelle Schoffro Cook
In my early adult years, I managed two health food stores–one of which I owned. After trying a product called Nerves and Stress, I decided to stock it in the stores. It contained valerian, which is known to relax the nervous system and alleviate the tension linked to stress. Many of my customers who complained of high stress levels reported excellent results with this product. Today, many people have lost interest or forgotten about valerian but I hope I can help restore this plant to its rightful place in the world of herbal medicine.
Anxiety Alleviator: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is well-documented for its antianxiety effects that can be attributed (at least in part) to the compound valerenic acid.
Fibromyalgia Fix: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers tend to experience sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep, interrupted sleep, and a lack of deep sleep. One of the goals in the treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is to improve sleep quality to enable sufferers of these debilitating conditions to sleep more deeply. Deeper sleep allows the body a greater opportunity to heal at the cellular and tissue level.
Insomnia Solution: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers are not the only ones who can benefit from using valerian root tea to help with sleep.
Bipolar Disorder Remedy: Many people who suffer from the high and low moods of bipolar disorder also suffer from anxiety and insomnia, researchers assessed the potential effectiveness of eleven different herbs as possible natural treatments for these individuals. In an article published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, scientists found that valerian showed the greatest promise for the treatment of both anxiety and insomnia in people suffering from bipolar disorder.
Muscle Tension and Cramp Alleviator: Because valerian helps alleviate tension, it is often effective in the treatment of muscle and uterine cramps.
Childhood Restlessness and Hyperactivity Remedy: Researchers who assessed a combination of valerian root extract and lemon balm extract to reduce restlessness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness in elementary school children found that the blend was effective and also significantly improved concentration after seven weeks of treatment.
:Using Valerian
Enjoy valerian’s ability to help you relax and cope with stress with this decoction. Combine two quarts of water and three tablespoons of dried valerian root in a medium to large pot and bring to a boil. Once it boils, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the liquid simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Strain and drink as desired, storing any remaining tea in the refrigerator for up to three days. Drink one to three cups daily for best results.
Alternatively, use one-half to one teaspoon of the tincture at a time, up to two teaspoons daily. Some people express concern about a possible interaction of valerian with benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used as antianxiety medications (such as Valium), anticonvulsives in epilepsy, and muscle relaxants, which have a long list of potentially harmful side effects. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that valerian extract had no chemical affinity for benzodiazepine binding sites, suggesting that the herb and the drugs have different mechanisms of activity and that interaction between them is unlikely. It can induce sleepiness or drowsiness, but these are typically the intended effects. In extremely rare instances, people have the opposite reaction to valerian, finding that it actually has a stimulating effect. If you discover that you’re one of these people, simply discontinue use.
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*Source:http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/valerian-root-for-sleep-improvement-zbcz1503
*Source:http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/valerian-root-for-sleep-improvement-zbcz1503
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