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Valerian Herbal Remedies

Valerian has been used since antiquity as a healing herb to help relieve digestive problems, and from the middle ages to help relieve emotional stress, sleeplessness, nervousness, menstrual and intestinal cramps, and muscle pain. A wealth of clin...

Valerian, Valeriana officinalis

Valerian has been used to ease insomnia, anxiety, and nervous restlessness as far back as the second century A.D., an...

Valerian - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Valerian () is one of about 200 members of the Valerianaceae family. This plant is native to Europe and west Asia; it...

Herbal Remedies for Delirium

Relaxing herbs and anti-anxiety herbs can be useful.

Herbal Remedies for Headaches

Relaxing herbs, herbs to increase blood flow to the brain, herbs to relieve liver stagnation, and cooling herbs may b...

Herbal Remedies for Tight Muscles

Herbalists often recommend relaxing herbs to help relieve the tension. External applications of blood-moving herbs ...

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valerian videos

Natural Ways to Ease Anxiety
Natural Ways to Ease Anxiety

Great natural advice on how to deal with anxiety attacks. From tea made with valerian root and chamomile to walking meditation out in nature, real patient discusses helpful advice in this short video.

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