Valerian (Valeriana offcinalis)

Alternative Names: Garden Heliotrope, Garden Flerian, Greek Valerian, Common Valerian Description: Valerian root has a strong, somewhat unpleasant odor. It is typically used in a tea or decoction to treat insomnia, migraine, fatigue, anxiety, and stomach cramps. It acts like a sedative in the brain and nervous system and has been used as a traditional medicine dating back to Greek and Roman times. Precautions: Valerian may not be safe if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. And it has not been evaluated to determine if it's safe for children under 3 years old. If you have liver disease, avoid taking valerian. And because valerian can make you drowsy, avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery after taking it. Ingredients: Dried organic valerian  This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.