Valerenic acids modulate GABA receptors in the brain, increasing inhibitory neurotransmission and reducing nervous system excitability.
Commonly used for insomnia, stress, nervous tension, and muscle spasms. Acts as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical sedatives.
Used for centuries in European herbalism as a calming agent, especially for sleeplessness, epilepsy, and hysteria.
Commonly used as tincture, capsule, dried root tea, or fluid extract.
Do not combine with other sedatives, alcohol, or CNS depressants.
May potentiate sedatives, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines.
