VALERIAN ROOT
(Valeriana officinalis)

OCCULT/METAPHYSICAL/CURIO:

■Purification
■Hex Breaker
■Stability
■Happiness
■Grounding
■Creativity
■Hidden Knowledge

more info:
https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbclip/herbclip-news/2021/valerian-historical-mythical-and-magical-uses/

 

TYPICAL USES IN HISTORIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES AS A SEDATIVE:

■SLEEP DISORDERS
■ANXIETY
■STRESS

more info:
https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_valerian/drugs-condition.htm

 

INTERACTIONS:

■Alcohol
■Alprazolam (xanax)
■Sedative Medications (CNS depressants)
■Medications changed by the liver (Glucuronidated)

further listed interactions can be found via :
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-870/valerian

 

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