Valerian

With a history stretching back to at least Ancient Greece and Rome, the Valerian has been used as a sleep aid, for anxiety relief, as a cure for epilepsy and nervous disorders. The most popular use of this versatile herb is, as a sleep aid. Valerenic acid and valerenol contained in the Valerian act as anti-anxiety agents, stabilizing the central nervous system. Valerian root acts as a powerful muscle relaxant and can be especially helpful in easing menstrual cramps.