Provestra Ingredients - Valerian Root

Valerian – Latin: valere – Definition: healthy or strong

Although native to Asia and Europe, valerian is grown worldwide. Valerian root has been used for more than 2,000 years and in the 2nd Century AD, it was recommended by Galen for insomnia. Valerian tinctures have been used to treat acne and cold sores. It has been used in Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Valerian has been used to treat conditions from angina and heart attacks, to urinary tract problems and simple gas.

Valerian gained popularity in Europe and the United States in the middle 1800s. Both the medical profession has used it and people who prepare their own home remedies. Anxiety and insomnia have been treated with Valerian, which of course has been replaced by prescription sedatives.

Valerian is known under a variety of names:

All-heal, amantilla, balderbrackenwurzel, baldrian, baldrianwurzel, baldrion, Belgian valerian, blessed herb, capon's tail, common valerian, English valerian, fragrant valerian, garden heliotrope, garden valerian, German valerian, great wild valerian, heliotrope, herba benedicta, Indian valerian, Jacob's ladder, Japanese valerian, katzenwurzel, laege-baldrian, Mexican valerian, pacific valerian, phu, phu germanicum, phu parvum, pinnis dentatis, racine de valèriane, radix valerian, red valerian, setewale capon's tail, setwall, setwell, tagara, theriacaria, Valeriana edulis ,  Valeriana faurieri ,  Valeriana foliis pinnatis ,  Valeriana jatamansi ,  Valeriana radix ,  Valeriana sitchensis ,  Valeriana wallichii , valariana, Valerianaceae (family), vandal root, Vermont valerian, wild valerian, as well as Nervex®, Neurol®, Orasedon®, , Sanox-N®, Sedonium®, Li 156, Ticalma®,  Valerianaheel®, valeriane, Valmane® and fixed valerian-hops extract combination Ze91019.

Source: http: // www . nlm.nih.gov / medlineplus / druginfo / natural / patient - valerian . html

The safety and efficacy of Valerian has not always been proven in clinical trials. Since many conditions are serious and life threatening, you should always contact your physician or medical practitioner before using Valerian and Valerian root as a home remedy or supplement.

Valerian and Valerian root have been used to treat:

Anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia, menopausal symptoms and as a sedative. valerian root is used as one of the Provestra ingredients to promote relaxation.

More studies are on the way about Valerian and Valerian Root uses for:

Acne, lack of menstruation, chest pain, anorexia, anti-seizure, antiperspirant, antiviral, arthritis, asthma, bloating, congestive heart failure, constipation, cough, abdominal cramps, pelvic cramps and menstrual cramps, digestive problems, increased urine flow, pain with menstruation, stimulation of menstrual blood flow, epilepsy, fatigue, fever, gas, hangovers, headache, heart disease, heartburn, high blood pressure, HIV, hot flashes, hypochondria, IBS, liver disorders, measles, memory enhancement, migraine, mood enhancement, muscle pain/spasm/tension, nausea, nerve pain, pain relief, restlessness, stomach ulcers, PMS, restless leg syndrome, rheumatic pain, skin disorders, stress, urinary tract disorders, vaginal infections, vertigo, viral gastroenteritis, vision problems, and ameliorating withdrawal symptoms from tranquilizers.

Valerian has been on the FDA's Generally Regarded as Safe list, and so far, no deaths have been reported due to overdose.

The FDA does not stringently regulate herbs and supplements. There is no guarantee of purity, safety or strength of any supplement and and efficacy may vary.

People with allergies to plants in the Valerianaceae family may be allergic to Valerian and Valerian Root.