Valerian Tincture

VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis) PART USED: Root PROPERTIES: Nervine, Sedative or Stimulant—for most people Valerian is relaxing but is highly stimulating (to the point of crazy) for some SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Nervous, Brain, Cardiovascular, Muscular, Skeletal POSSIBLE USES: managing stress, insomnia, calming erratic heart beat, headaches, anxiety, convulsions, colic, muscle cramps, improving circulation, shoulder, neck and muscle tension, menstrual pain and cramping Valerian was known as “all-heal” in the Middle Ages and is still referred to by that name in older herbal texts. Valerian’s main impact is on the nerves, brain, liver, and heart. Because it heals and rebuilds in these areas, people feel calmed, strengthened, and uplifted by this herb. This is one of the best herbs in the world for helping people sleep and helping them cope with high levels of stress. Valerian reduces mental over-activity and nervous excitability, and helps people who find it hard to stop the mental chatter an