Valerian Tincture

• Encourages restful sleep – Traditionally used to support the body's natural sleep cycle, helping reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
• Supports deep, uninterrupted rest – Long valued for improving sleep quality and reducing night waking.
• Calms the nervous system – Used to ease nervous tension and soothe restlessness, with a natural sedative and relaxant action.
• Balances nervous overstimulation – Traditionally regarded for its ability to normalize central nervous system activity, offering steady calm without drowsiness.
• Supports heart and muscle relaxation – Water-based preparations have been used for mild blood pressure support, muscle spasms, and to encourage gentle cardiotonic effects.
• Root of tranquility – A deeply grounding herb for times of agitation, overthinking, or sensory overwhelm.

• Enhances GABA activity – Contains compounds (valerenic acid and others) that help sustain levels of GABA, the brain’s primary calming neurotransmitter.
  
• Acts as a hypnotic and mild depressant – Shown to reduce neural excitability and promote sedation, without the side effects of pharmaceutical sleep aids.
  
• Cytotoxic and antitumor activity – Some studies have observed cytotoxic effects on certain cell lines, suggesting potential antitumor properties under investigation.
  
• Multiple action pathways – Believed to act on adenosine receptors, barbiturate binding sites, and GABA receptors, supporting both sedation and improved sleep architecture.
  
• Antispasmodic and hypotensive effects – Particularly in aqueous (tea/decoction) forms, supporting muscle and vascular relaxation.

• Deeply grounding and centering, especially for those prone to worry, nervous overstimulation, or sleeplessness from a busy mind.
• Traditionally associated with earth energy—anchoring scattered thoughts and returning awareness to the body.
• Said to support dreamwork, rest, and inner stillness—used in many traditions for psychic clearing and protection.

Dosage: Take in a small amount of water every two hours while acute, then slow to 3 x daily until symptoms subside.

Adult 12 years and older:  20 drops right before bedtime when using as a sleeping aid.

• May cause vivid dreams in sensitive individuals.
• Not recommended with other sedatives, alcohol, or before driving.
• Use cautiously in those with liver conditions or depression, as effects may vary.
• Best avoided during pregnancy unless under professional supervision.