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	Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.)
		Valerian extracts became popular in the U.S. and Europe in the mid-1800s, and continued to be used by both physicians and the lay public until it was widely replaced by prescription sedative drugs.
		Valerian has historically been used in the form of a tea (1.5 to 3 grams root steeped for 5 to 10 minutes in 150 milliliters boiling water), although this formulation has not been studied.
		Valerian is also used traditionally as a relaxant in the form of a tea (1.5 to 3 grams root steeped for 5 to 10 minutes in 150 milliliters boiling water), although this formulation has not been studied.
	allnutritionals.com /natural-products/valerian-valeriana-officinalis-l.shtml (1706 words)

	Red Valerian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Red Valerian ( Centranthus ruber) is a popular garden flower with a number of other names, including Spur Valerian, Red Spur Valerian, Jupiter's Beard and others.
		It is also quite often referred to simply as "Valerian", but this usage is better avoided, because it perpetuates the longstanding confusion between Red Valerian and the related Common Valerian Valeriana officinalis.
		Red Valerian grows as a perennial plant, usually as a subshrub though it can take any from from a herb to a shrub depending on conditions; the plants are usually woody at the base.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Red_Valerian (367 words)

	Red Valerian Flora - - by Provence Beyond
		This is a common and conspicuous plant, with its clusters of flowers growing along the roadsides throughout the region.
		The stems are tall and bluish-green, with a waxy surface.
		The flowers grow in dense clusters, and are usually pink, although red and sometimes white are said to exist.
	www.beyond.fr /flora/valerianred.html (151 words)

	Valeriana officinalis.Valerian and Medical Attributes.Valerian Extract.Valerian root extract.Valerienic acid ...
		Valerian root is used primarily as a mild sedative to calm restlessness and anxiety and overcome mild insomnia.
		Valerian is used in Europe as an antispasmodic, particularly for abdominal cramps due to nervousness and for uterine cramps and menstrual agitation.
		Valerian has occasionally been tried as part of a program to take a patient off antidepressants or benzodiazepines, and valerian is sometimes used as a muscle relaxant to treat pain.
	www.mdidea.com /products/herbextract/valerian/data.html (7203 words)

	AllRefer.com - valerian, in botany, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
		valerian, common name for some members of the Valerianaceae, a family chiefly of herbs and shrubs of temperate and colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere; a few species, however, are native to the Andes.
		The name valerian is popularly used for plants of the genus Valeriana and also for other related plants that are cultivated in flower gardens or borders for the numerous small and fragrant blossoms.
		It is still cultivated in parts of N Europe and in some Asian countries for the essential oil, sometimes substituted for that of the related spikenard, and for the dried roots and rhizomes, also called valerian and used medicinally as a sedative and carminative.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/valerian.html (326 words)

	MDidea Extracts Professional:Aromatic Herbal Tea Series:Valerian Root Tea.Narrative
		Valerian has been known to be effective for expelling phlegm from throat and chest, it will expel worms when everything else fails, and it is excellent for shortness of breath and wheezing.
		Valerian tea can be used as an enema for pinworms and tape worms and externally as a wash for sores, wounds, chronic skin diseases, and pimples.
		Valerian should not be used for more than 2 to 3 weeks at a time, as it may then be harmful or become addictive.
	www.mdidea.com /products/aromatictea/ht24.html (835 words)

	MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.)
		Valerian extracts became popular in the United States and Europe in the mid-1800s, and continued to be used by both physicians and the lay public until it was widely replaced by prescription sedative drugs.
		Valerian has historically been used in the form of a tea (1.5 to 3 grams root steeped for five to 10 minutes in 150 milliliters boiling water), although this formulation has not been studied.
		Valerian has been on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's GRAS (generally regarded as safe) list, and no deaths due to overdose are currently available.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-valerian.html (1619 words)

	Encyclopedia: Red Valerian
		Red Valerian, Centranthus ruber is a popular garden flower with a number of other names, including Spur Valerian, Red Spur Valerian, Jupiter's Beard and others.
		It is also quite often referred to simply as "Valerian", but this usage is better avoided, because it perpetuates the longstanding confusion between Red Valerian and the true Valerian Valeriana officinalis.
		Red Valerian grows as a perennial plant, usually as a subshrub though it can take any from from a forb to a shrub depending on conditions.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Red-Valerian (387 words)

	Valerian Root
		Valerian preparations differ greatly in their activities, depending on the type of preparation, age of the herb or extract, species, variety, and chemical ratios within the plant as well as the growing conditions of the plants used.
		Valerian is a much milder, non-addictive tranquilizer whereas Valium is the tradename of a potent, highly-addictive, synthetic drug, which is known generically as diazepam and is classified as a benzodiazepine, a group of drugs which act on the benzodiazepine receptor complex, for which they were named.
		Valerian root is thought to have weak activity on the benzodiazepine receptors, therefore it is recommended not to take valerian products in conjunction with other benzodiazepines, as an additive effect may result.
	www.apolloherbs.com /valerian_root.htm (559 words)

	Herbals Q-Z
		Red Clover acts as an antibiotic, appetite suppressant, blood purifier, and relaxant.
		Red Clover, traditionally used as a blood purifier, is blended with other traditionally important medicinal herbs, to support the body in cleansing multiple systems.
		Valerian has a relaxing effect on the nervous system, it promotes relaxation in persons leading a hectic lifestyle and helps support restful sleep.
	www.bodyandfitness.com /Products/Health/herbal4.htm (1290 words)

	English Valerian
		Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
		Valerianic, formic and acetic acids, essential oils, resin, starch, a glucoside, and 2 alkaloids (chatrine and valerianine).
		Valerian roots are grown commercially and used in proprietary medicines in Europe.
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	valerian.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Valerian is named for Emperor Valerian, Publius Lucinius Valerianus, who was the emperor of Rome from 255 to 260 C.E. It is also called Vandal Root, All-Heal, Amantilla, Phu, Catís Valerian, English Valerian, Red Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, Bloody Butcher, Setwell or Sete Well, St. Georgeís Herb, and The Ladyís Needlework.
		Valerian is an erect perennial herb with bright green sword shaped leaves, and a strongly unpleasant smell.
		Valerian affects the nervous systems of cats and rats, who are attracted by its strong scent.
	www.open-sesame.com /valerian.html (478 words)

	valerian - Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		An internet-based randomized, placebo-controlled trial of kava and valerian for anxiety and insomnia.
		Effect of valerian, Valeriana edulis, on sleep difficulties in children with intellectual deficits: randomised trial.
		Valerian: Don't be caught napping on the facts.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-valerian.html (746 words)

	valerian Side Effects, Interactions and Information - Drugs.com
		Valerian is also known as Valeriana officinalis, radix valerianae, Indian valerian, red valerian, Belgian valerian, common valerian, fragrant valerian, garden valerian, all-heal, amantilla, setwall, setewale, capons tail, heliotrope, and vandal root.
		Valerian has been used in the management of anxiety; restlessness; insomnia; mental strain; lack of concentration; excitability; stress; headache; nervous stomach cramps; uterine spasticity; menopause; and pain, discomfort, and emotional distress that may occur with menstruation.
		Valerian has been used as a tea, a juice from fresh plants, a tincture, an extract, a pill, and as a bath additive.
	www.drugs.com /MTM/valerian.html (1558 words)

	Paghat's Garden: Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
		Red Valerian is not so potent (nor as risky), so is not as well-famed for medicinal properties.
		Several websites repeat almost word for word that Red Valerian has no medicinal value, & perhaps it doesn't since many plants used medicinally are indeed worthless for the sundry things allegedly to be cured; but most assuredly Red Valerian has been used as a folk remedy in southern Europe from time immemorial.
		Red Valerian is native of the Mediterranean region, ie., Portugal, Italy, northern Africa, into Asia minor.
	www.paghat.com /redvalerian.html (603 words)

	* Valerian - (Plants): Definition
		India n Valerian is a perennial, herbaceous plant, indigenous to India, being found in the temperate Himalayan region.
		Valerian root is a general tranquilizer used for relieving nervous tension, insomnia and headaches.
		The regular biennials may be treated practically as annuals; that is, seeds may be sown every year, and after the first year, therefore, a seasonal succession of bloom may be had.
	en.mimi.hu /plants/valerian.html (828 words)

	Valerian
		Red Valerian, Centranthus ruber is a popular Valerian Valeriana officinalis.
		Valerian Valerian may mean: Valerian, two genera of garden plants Emperor Valerian I, Roman emperor 253-260 Valerian, Bi...
		Valerian (plant) Binomial name Valeriana officinalis L Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, plant, with heads of sweetly sce...
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/valerian.html (96 words)

	disorders
		Valerian root is valuable as a sleep aid and tranquilizer.
		Burdock root and red clover cleanse the bloodsream.
		Use burdock, goldenseal, and red clover to cleanse the bloodstream and decrease infection.
	www.spicediscounters.com /disorders.html (9472 words)

	VALERA Y ALCALD GALIANO, JUAN - LoveToKnow Article on VALERA Y ALCALD GALIANO, JUAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The valerians have opposite leaves and small flowers, usually of a white or reddish tint, and arranged in terminal cymes.
		The limb of the calyx is remarkable for being at first inrolled and afterwards expanding in the form of a feathery pappus which aids in the dissemination of the fruit.
		The red valerian of gardens is Centranthus ruber, also belonging to the Valerianaceae; but Greek valerian is Polemoniwm coeruleum, belonging to the natural order Polemoniaceae.
	60.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VA/VALERA_Y_ALCALD_GALIANO_JUAN.htm (2431 words)

	Commodity Groups - Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association
		Valerian likes marshy thickets, borders of ditches and rivers, but have been known to grow on higher dryer ground.
		March valerian is of little medicinal use as the active properties are missing.
		Valerian is collected in the fall and air dried fast at low temperatures (below 40 degrees C) to minimize the breakdown of constituents.
	paridss.usask.ca /specialcrop/commodity/herb_spice/tour/valerian.html (1434 words)

	RealMagick Article: Valerian Root, All About by Gwydion
		The name "Valerian" is derived from the Latin valere, which means "to be strong" and refers to both the health benefits of the plant as well as its distinct odor.
		Valerian is excellent for use primarily against nervous disorders and to aid in sleep.
		Valerian is usually dried and powdered and given as a tincture or by infusion.
	realmagick.com /articles/54/154.html (1030 words)

	Valerian Root / Buy Discount Vitamins Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Valerian root has traditionally been used as an antispasmodic and for its sedative effect on the central nervous system.
		Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis) is an herb with nervine properties and has been suggested for insomnia, headaches, hyper excitability, hypertension, heart disease, after birth pains, anxiety, tension, stress, nervous stomach, palpitations, menstrual cramps and muscle spasms.
		Nature's Herbs Euroquality valerian root is a perennial herb that is harvested from its natural environment in the rich shady woods and damp meadows of Europe.
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	Red Valerian -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Red Valerian, Centranthus ruber is a popular (A plot of ground where plants are cultivated) garden flower with a number of other names, including Spur Valerian, Red Spur Valerian, Jupiter's Beard and others.
		It is also quite often referred to simply as "Valerian", but this usage is better avoided, because it perpetuates the longstanding confusion between Red Valerian and the true (A plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or ink flowers) Valerian Valeriana officinalis.
		A native of the (The largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia) Mediterranean region, Red Valerian has been introduced into many other parts of the world as a garden escape.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Re/Red_Valerian.htm (464 words)

	Perennial Photo Gallery Page 2
		Red, orange or yellow daisy-like flowers with red, dark purple, brown or yellow disk florets borne on long stems.
		Centranthus ruber – Jupiter's beard or red valerian –
		Erect stems, simple and opposite leaves and funnel shaped red flowers borne in cymes (flower terminates each branch,the oldest in the center).
	www.colostate.edu /Dept/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Perenls/peregal2.htm (377 words)

	Chasteberry and Red Raspberry - Encapsulated Herbal Extracts - Combo Herbs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Red Raspberry provides a wealth of nutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium, malic acid, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sulfur, vitamins B1, B3, C, D, and E, citric acid, pectin, and essential oils.
		Red raspberry leaves have been used by women for centuries as a support to the reproductive system, especially during pregnancy.
		Red Raspberry supports the reproductive system by strengthening the tissues of the womb, increasing lactation and easing nausea caused by morning sickness.
	www.viable-herbal.com /combos/herbs/c750.htm (1302 words)

	valerian
		Any of a group of perennial plants native to the northern hemisphere, with clustered heads of fragrant tubular flowers in red, white, or pink.
		The root of the common valerian or garden heliotrope V.
		Red, white, and fl are the colours of Arab nationalism.
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	MSN Encarta - Search Results - red valerian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Color, physical phenomenon of light or visual perception associated with the various wavelengths in the visible portion of the electromagnetic...
		Red (motion picture), French motion picture about a fashion model who befriends a cynical old judge.
		Color, as the symbol of Communism, gluon particles, color charge of, pigments, quotations, red light, red sky at sunset
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	Valerian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Valerian, baldrian, radix valerianae, Indian valerian (V. wallichii), red valerian (c.
		Patients taking valerian for either stress reduction or as a sleep-aid should be cautioned to markedly decrease consumption of caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, colas).
		Clinical studies generally support the ability of valerian to decrease sleep latency (time required to achieve sleep), decrease nighttime awakenings and extend sleep duration.
	www.cami.usip.edu /monographs/valerian.htm (345 words)

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		Red Clover is a member of the bean family and native to Eurasia.
		Valerian is a European herb that has been used for over 2,000 years to calm and soothe the nervous system.
		Should not be combined with foods such as cheese, red wine, and liver, as this may increase blood pressure to dangerous levels.
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