Valerian TabletsRef: 3425
Valerian can reduce anxiety and encourage sleep without the unpleasant side effects associated with sleeping pills. Historically the herb valerian has been used as a sedative and anti-convulsant, and has been found useful in the treatment of migraine and pain.
It can also act as a muscle relaxant, and so may be a helpful remedy for stomach cramps and colic. It is thought that Valerian's effect is through its ability to raise gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) a calming neurotransmitter. High levels of GABA calm the brain and body, so that sleep can follow naturally. Unlike sleeping tablets, valerian does not grogginess in the morning. In an article in the American Family Physician, April 15th 2003, reviewing existing research on valerian, the authors say: "Valerian is a safe herbal choice for the treatment of mild insomnia and has good tolerability. Most studies suggest that it is more effective when used continuously rather than as an acute sleep aid ... " Because valerian works as a muscle relaxant, people with irritable bowel syndrome may find valerian beneficial in that it can reduce the spasms of the colon. These valerian tablets contain 400 mg of standardised extract from 1600 mg of herbal valerian. With this formulation you can buy valerian with confidence, knowing that there is the amount of active ingredients that have been shown to be effective in trials. Although it may be effective immediately, some people find they need to take it for a couple of weeks to be really aware of the benefits.
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