sleep habits

Restful Sleep through Natural Herbals: Valerian

Valerian is a herbal remedy that is commonly used in other countries, such as Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland as a relaxant and herbal remedy for sleep.  This gentle herb is known to bring about natural sleep and aid in ending insomnia, without morning grogginess.  It is not addictive like some prescription drugs can be.  

Some may experience side effects, such as dizziness, indigestion, or heart palpatations.  You should not take varerian or any other herbal supplement when you are taking medications without first discussing your intent with your physician and/or pharmacist.   Valerian may be “just an herb”, but remember that herbs and even foods can be used as a form of natural medicine, and interaction should be considered.

Now that we have covered the side of caution, we will mention that many use valerian for it’s calming, relaxing effect.  Many have included Valerian as a part of their personal self care program as an occasional supplement for promoting restful sleep.

Tags: calming effect, herbal remedy for sleep, valerian