special subjects
Valerian
Claims
Valerianis used as a sedative and sleep aid and is especially popular in Europe. Some people takevalerianfor headaches, depression, menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, irregular heartbeat, and trembling. It is usually used for short periods of time (eg, 2 to 6 weeks), at dosages of 400 to 600 mg of dried root once a day 1 hour before bedtime. 