Valerian Tea Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Valerian tea is a traditional herbal tea made from the dried roots of the valerian plant, Valeriana officinalis. Valerian has commonly been used as a sleep aid for hundreds of years both in traditional herbal medicines and in modern-day herbal medicine.^1,2

Valerian Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits

Valerian tea’s primary health benefit is for promoting better sleep. People who have trouble falling or staying asleep may choose to take valerian tea before bed. Because valerian tea is a natural sedative, it’s also possibly effective for anxiety and panic attack symptoms as well as just simple stress-relief. Valerian tea can also help alleviate painful menstrual cramps and headaches.^1,2

References

1. https://articles.mercola.com/teas/valerian-tea.aspx '
2. https://draxe.com/valerian-root/