Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Valerianaceae family. It is native to the Eurasian continent and was introduced to North America.
Ingredients
Valerian contains, among other things, essential oil, fatty acids, alkaloids as well as flavonoids.
Valerian as a medicinal plant
The so-called true valerian was already used as a medicinal plant in ancient Greece. At that time it was known as a so-called panacea. It is the roots that are processed as a remedy.
The plant is now mainly used to treat sleep disorders, restlessness & tension, nervousness or irritability. Compared to other sleep-inducing preparations, valerian is much better tolerated and is not addictive.