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What is valerian? -   Valerian is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia and now cultivated in North America. It has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times,  has long been recognized as an aid to sleep. You can get it at health food  , although like melatonin.  ,[object Object],[object Object]
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●  How to Use Valerian Instructions 1.  The medicinal part of the valerian plant is the dried root.  2.Use valerian as a mild sedative to relieve symptoms of insomnia by taking 150-300mg in tablet form (standard active ingredient 0.8 percent valerenic  acid), about 45 minutes before going to bed. It will help ease you gradually into sleep if it is used nightly over a period of 2-3 weeks. 3.To make a tea with valerian to produce the same sedative effects, add 2- 3 grams of dried root to one cup of boiling water. Allow to steep for 10-15 minutes then strain and drink while warm. Honey may be added to  enhance the flavor.  ( Source : http://www.ehow.com/how_2330411_use-valerian.html )
Who should not take valerian? ● Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take valerian without  medical advice because the possible risks to the fetus or infant have not  been evaluated.  ● Children younger than 3 years old should not take valerian because the  possible risks to children of this age have not been evaluated . ● Individuals taking valerian should be aware of the theoretical possibility of additive sedative effects from alcohol or sedative drugs, such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines. <Source : http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/valerian>
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Alternative Treatments for Insomnia Valerian

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  • 4. ● How to Use Valerian Instructions 1. The medicinal part of the valerian plant is the dried root. 2.Use valerian as a mild sedative to relieve symptoms of insomnia by taking 150-300mg in tablet form (standard active ingredient 0.8 percent valerenic acid), about 45 minutes before going to bed. It will help ease you gradually into sleep if it is used nightly over a period of 2-3 weeks. 3.To make a tea with valerian to produce the same sedative effects, add 2- 3 grams of dried root to one cup of boiling water. Allow to steep for 10-15 minutes then strain and drink while warm. Honey may be added to enhance the flavor. ( Source : http://www.ehow.com/how_2330411_use-valerian.html )
  • 5. Who should not take valerian? ● Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take valerian without medical advice because the possible risks to the fetus or infant have not been evaluated. ● Children younger than 3 years old should not take valerian because the possible risks to children of this age have not been evaluated . ● Individuals taking valerian should be aware of the theoretical possibility of additive sedative effects from alcohol or sedative drugs, such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines. <Source : http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/valerian>
  • 6. 1. Prangsirin Thanomnual 5014102349 2. Wimonwan Jongsook 5214102347 3. Wilawan Ubonsema 5014102348 4. Aphinya Decharit 5214102363