the best one u can find is at valerian( tablet form) which helps in relaxing and sleep also

Answered by SANJAY88 , an ibibo Guru, at 10:55 AM on December 21, 2007

Valerian root is crushed and made into tablet form. It can be used as a calmative of mild sedative.

Answered by Saurabh , an ibibo Master, at 8:06 AM on December 21, 2007

its for relaxing and sleep. i used it to help stop smoking -- in liquid drops. i like melatonin better for sleep. valerian smells funky.

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 8:05 AM on December 21, 2007

Here is what Homeopathy uses it for, and the things mentioned below are what Valerian can treat in the given form nothing else :-

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS
Valerian
(VALERIANA)

Hysteria, over-sensitiveness, nervous affections, when apparently well-chosen remedies fail. Hysterical spasms and affections generally. Hysterical flatulency.

Mind.--Changeable disposition. Feels light, as if floating in air. Over-sensitiveness (Staph). Hallucinations at night. Irritable. Tremulous.

Head.--Sensation of great coldness. Pressure in forehead. Feeling of intoxication.

Ears.--Earache from exposure to draughts and cold. Nervous noises. Hyperesthesia.

Throat.--Sensatio n as if a thread were hanging down throat. Nausea felt in throat. Pharynx feels constricted.

Answered by satya , an ibibo Master, at 8:04 AM on December 21, 2007