VALERIAN ROOT – a Natural Stress Reliever
Hello & Welcome to My World! I hope your world is treating you good today. I’m going to share some info with you that I found about stress and anxiety; and how to relieve it naturally. I often feel stressed and I do use Valerian Root to help me. It works for me, and it sometimes helps me sleep as well. If you decide to try this, please let me know how it works for you. There are times in our busy lives when we all need a little help and if we can find it naturally, I’m all for it.
Do you ever feel like this Winter tree when you are stressed or anxious?
The Natural Stress, Restlessness & Hyperactivity Remedy
Are you feeling Stressed or anxious?
Twenty-four years ago I owned my own health food store. An herbal product sales representative thought that a product called Nerves & Stress might be a good one to carry. So after trying it I decided to stock in my store. The key ingredient was Valerian, which was known to relax the nervous system & alleviate the tension linked to stress. Many of my customers who complained of high stress levels reported excellent results thanks to this herb.
Valerian:
As more exotic herbs from faraway lands have gained popularity in
stress & anxiety are not pleasant for you to feel, but it is a reality in many of our lives these days…
North America, Valerian has been forgotten; except by herbalists who have experienced its benefits firsthand. But a growing amount of research is starting to validate what herbalists have been saying for hundreds of years: that Valerian is a great natural herb for relaxing your nervous system, regardless of whether a person is suffering from hyperactivity, restlessness, anxiety or other nervous system issues.
Reducing Anxiety:
The anti-anxiety effects of Valerian can be attributed
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(in part) to the compound valerenic acid, which is naturally present in the roots of the plant. Researchers who assessed a combination of valerian root extract & lemon balm extract to reduce restlessness, hyperactivity & impulsiveness in elementary school children found that the blend was effective and also significantly improved their concentration after only 7 weeks of treatment.
Ritalin vs Valerian:
The herbal medicine may offer an alternative to the use of Ritalin, which
Valerian Flowers are pretty & the plant is an excellent herb to relieve your stress or anxiety.
has been shown to increase your risk of depression and anxiety in adulthood in those who took the drug as children. Some scientists believe that Ritalin alters the brain’s chemical composition so it has a lasting effect on your mental health. Because a child’s brain is growing and developing, the result could be irreversible brain damage.
In animal research scientists found that your short or long term use of Ritalin caused free radical damage, reduced important brain protecting enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), and resulted in significant change in energy metabolism in the brain of healthy animals.
Drug Interactions:
While the internet is full of misleading information about adverse effects
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of this herb with many drugs, no drug interactions have been reported by the German Commission E, a world authority on the use of herbs. Having said that, I recommend not combining benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used as antianxiety medications (such as Valium), anticonvulsives used in epilepsy, or muscle relaxants, with valerian as both the drugs & the herb have similar medicinal effects, albeit different modes of action and actually work on different sites in your body, according to research in BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine. Never discontinue any medication without consulting your physician first.
Valerian Root:
can be taken in an extract form (alcohol based tincture) which tends to
valerian root is an excellent herb for you to consider if you suffer from anxiety or stress.
effectively extract the medicinal properties of the plant. Follow package instructions for the product you choose. Alternatively, you can boil 2 quarts of water with 3 tablespoons of dried Valerian root. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Strain & then you drink 1 to 3 cups daily, storing your remaining tea in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Valerian can cause you to feel sleepy or drowsy, but these are typically your
Valerian Root may help you sleep better, but it will help you with your stress or anxiety.
intended effects. As a result, it’s best to avoid driving a vehicle or heavy machinery after your Valerian use. In extremely rare instances, people have the opposite reaction to Valerian, finding that it actually has a stimulating effect. If you discover that you’re one of these people, discontinue use.
This is good information
that I felt I should share with you. I tried Valerian many years ago to help me sleep, but it didn’t work well for me then, but I’ve since resumed using it; now I use it mostly for stress and anxiety. I like it as it works for me. If you’ve had any experience using valerian root for stress or anxiety, or for sleep issues, I would love to hear from you. You can leave me a message below…
Have a great healthy day!
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