Valerian

( Valeriana officinalis )

When a patient was in distress, valerian was used. It acts to sedate the central nervous system, and provided great relief in cases of anxiety, panic, distress and insomnia. It also has a relaxing action on smooth muscles of the bowel and blood vessels, making it very useful for treating cases of stress-related irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension.

When valerian was included in love sachets, it was said to bring calm to an argument. It was also said to ward off evil—the Greeks traditionally hung a sprig of valerian under a window for this purpose.












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