What is Valerian?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: ValerianBrand:
An herb that was traditionally used as a sedative and treatment for anxiety. It is still widely used to treat insomnia and anxiety. The active ingredients are not known, but are thought to be contained in the root. There are many synonyms for valerian.
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How do members experience Valerian?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 61 | 42 | |
| Anxious mood | 41 | 29 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 1 | |
| Panic attacks | 4 | 8 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lethargy | 2 | |
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Difficulty waking up | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 55 |
Member evaluations
maryjane=fibro_less
evaluated on Oct 30, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
the_lorelei
evaluated on Apr 12, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Chigi
evaluated on Mar 09, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: None
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