Valerian Root Exstract Capsules

Pure valerian root extract capsules

Comes in a heat sealed bag with moisture absorber. Bag is resealable for your convenience.

INGREDIENTS:

Valerian root extract

Gelatin capsules

About valerian root extract:

Valerian root is derived from valerian (Valeriana officinalis), a perennial flowering plant from the Valerianaceae family. native to Europe and parts of Asia, and it now grows in North America as well. It has become a commonly used herb for better sleep quality.

Valerian root contains volatile oils, including valerenic acids, less volatile sesquiterpenes and valepotriates (esters of short-chain fatty acids). These active constituents are likely responsible for the root’s ability to produce a calming and restorative effect on the body’s central nervous system.

It has been used as a medicinal herb since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Hippocrates described its properties, and Galen later prescribed it as a remedy for insomnia.

Benefits

1. Naturally Aids Sleep

Studies show that valerian reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and improves sleep quality, so if you can’t sleep, it may be just what you’re looking for. Unlike many prescription sleep medications, valerian has fewer side effects and is a lot less likely to result in morning drowsiness.

2. Calms Anxiety

Scientists have found that valerian root, specifically valerenic acid, increases the amount of GABA through GABA receptors. Drugs such as alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (Valium) also work by increasing the amount of GABA in the brain. The valeric acid, valerenic acid and valerenol contained in valerian root extract act as anti-anxiety agents. It’s pretty amazing that an herbal remedy like valerian root can have the same anti-anxiety effects as prescription drugs without the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs. If you are taking other calming medications or antidepressants (such as tricyclic antidepressants, like amitriptyline, or tetracyclic antidepressants), do not take valerian at the same time.

3. Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

The same active components that contribute to the effects of valerian for anxiety management and restlessness can also help the body properly regulate its blood pressure.Studies indicate that valerian root supplements can help naturally reduce blood pressure and keep it at a healthy level, which has a direct positive impact on your heart health.

4. Eases Menstrual Cramps

The relaxing nature of valerian root can make it a smart choice for natural relief of menstrual cramps. It can reduce the severity and discomfort of menstrual cramps, which is a common problem for women who suffer monthly from PMS. It’s a natural sedative and antispasmodic, which means it suppresses muscle spasms and acts as a natural muscle relaxer. Valerian root dietary supplements can effectively calm the severe uterine muscle contractions that cause the terrible pain many women experience during menstruation, as a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study from Islamic Azad University in Iran showed. 

5. Improves Stress Management

By reducing anxiety and improving the length and quality of sleep, valerian root can significantly help with daily stress management. Chronic stress, another major issue among adults in the United States, can impact many parts of your health, including sleep quality and immune system health. By improving GABA levels, valerian makes it easier for both the mind and body to relax. It is an excellent natural way to help keep your cortisol levels down and improve your quality of life. This makes this herb a natural stress reliever. Further, valerian root has been shown to suppress both physical and psychological stress by helping maintain levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, according to research published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

* Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, prevent, cure or diagnose any disease.