Valerian Root
Also known as: Valerian Root Extract, Valeriana Officinalis, Valerian Root for Sleep, Setwall
Valerian Root is an herbal supplement used to promote relaxation and help with sleep. It is made from the roots of Valeriana officinalis, a flowering plant in the family Valerianaceae. Valerian root contains two compounds have sedative properties: valepotriates and valerenic acid. Valerian is thought to have a calming effect due to the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is then converted into serine which stops nerve signals from being sent to the brain, creating a relaxing feeling.
