Valerian, Valeriana officinalis
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Medicinal Garden information:
Valepotriate, a compound found in valerian, has sedative-hypnotic and spasmolytic effects. There is some evidence that taking valerian orally reduces self-reported stress in social anxiety. Valerian is commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep
Valerian orally reduces self-reported stress in social anxiety. Valepotriate constituents found in valerian have sedative-hypnotic and spasmolytic effects.
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