Valerian: Nature’s Sleeping Pill
Going as far back as ancient Greece & Rome, Valerian has been used as a natural sleep enhancer and muscle relaxer. This pink-flowered perennial, which has a strong smell is found in North America, Europe and Asia. It grows in both damp and dry places. When the root of Valerian is dried the plant acts on the body by increasing the amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter. This will then create a feeling of sedation.
When taking Valerian some people get immediate results while others take a few weeks. Fortunatlely, Valerian has few if any adverse effects. Insomnia is truly as national concern, a herbal remedy would be Valerian.