Valerian is a medicinal agent deriving from the plant Valeriana officinalis L. We reviewed the
available literature on the use of valerian preparations in the treatment of neuropsychiatric …

Valerian is the common name given to the genus Valeriana, an odiferous, herbaceous
perennial plant widely distributed in the temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North …

Valerian is a natural preparation of the root and rhizome of the perennial herb, Valeriana
officinalis L. It has sedative and calming effects and is utilized primarily in the treatment of …

A placebo-controlled three way crossover clinical trial was completed using 16 (5 male and
11 female) sleepdisturbed participants (aged 50 to 64 years, mean age 55.9, SD 4.68) …

Extracts of Valeriana officinalis L. sl are used for treating mild sleep disorders and nervous
tension. Despite intensive research efforts, the pharmacological actions accounting for the …

Valerian is used to treat sleeping disorders, restlessness and anxiety, but it seems only to
work when taken over long periods (several weeks). Some studies have demonstrated that …

V. officinalis (valerian) has been used in traditional medicines as a sedative for 2000 years.
This review provides an account of (1) its botany;(2) the chemistry of the volatile oil extracted …

Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is a popular and widely available herbal supplement,
primarily used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Until recently, its mechanism of action has …

The prevalence of sleep disturbances is between 20 and 40% of the population in the
Western European countries; it increases with age. About 40% of these patients use …

Valerian | AAFP Advertisement search close brand logo SUSAN HADLEY, MD, AND
JUDITH J. PETRY, MD Am Fam Physician. 2003;67(8):1755-1758 Article Sections Valerian …