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Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis
Family Valerianaceae
Therapeutic actions
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-dandruff
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Carminative: settles the digestive system
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Emmenagogue: stimulates, regulates, and normalizes menstruation
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Hypnotic: produces sleep
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Uses:
Insomnia- Hypnotic and sedative properties aid in the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Anxiety- anxiolytic and sedative properties ease anxiety.
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A Mercurial Consciousness