? for irish lady

[traderged]

thanks for the info, what is valerian?does it work?

[bear73]

? for irish lady

hello it's a herbal remedy you can get it from holland and barratt, boots or other health shops.
yes it calms you and can help you sleep - good luck!

[irishlady]

? for irish lady

Hi traderged,
Have googled it for you, the result is below.....Its not a chemical drug, its 100% herbal, this doesn't mean its safe for everyone to use as you can see from whats written below, especially if you suffer from any form of liver disease... I have used it for about three months now, not every night, but about three times a week... If you would like anymore info just put in a search for it on Google, theres a lot there




Medicinal Use
Valerian has uses in herbal medicine as a sedative. It has in the past been recommended for epilepsy but that has not been supported by modern research. The main current use of valerian is as a remedy for insomnia, with a recent meta-analysis providing some evidence of effectiveness [3]. Large doses are known to cause withdrawal symptoms when stopped, as it, as well as most all sleep aids, may result in dependancy[1]. Those with liver disease are advised not to use valerian. Valerian is the source of valeric acid.
As Valerian has a calming effect on people, it is commonly believed that benzodiazepines e.g., Valium? contain or are derived from valerian. However, Valium? has nothing to do with valerian and the similarity of names is only coincidental [2].
While shown to be an effective remedy for the reduction of anxiety, it has also been reported to cause headaches and night terrors in some individuals. This is due to the fact that some people lack a digestive conversion property necessary to effectively break down Valerian. In these individuals, Valerian can cause agitation