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Valerian
Part used: root.
Insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, anxiety from quitting smoking.
Description
Plant with magnificent poise and elegant foliage, valerian flourishes in damp places throughout temperate Europe and the U.S.
The root emits a very distinctive smell that attracts cats are rubbed furiously on the plant.
The plant of peace
We use the root which contains various components. It is rich in essential oils in valeric acid and other ingredients such as valepotriates which is a very promising group.
The combined effect of these ingredients has calming and relaxing properties. Reduce nervousness and anxiety because of stress and improve mood and concentration. Valerian helps sleep, improves quality with equally effective as conventional drugs without causing addiction. It is ideal for those, or those with restless sleep or waking often at night.
Studies also show the presence of anticonvulsant substances on valerian, which may explain its traditional use in epilepsy. In combination with classical treatment improves the daily life of epileptic patients, contributing to crisis prevention.
Finally, this plant has been used successfully to support people who want to quit smoking. Calms the anxiety and nervousness following the cessation of smoking.
50caps
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