Herbal remedies have been in use for sleep disorders for centuries, one very popular one is valeriana officianilis, a nervine for the person who is a control freak. These valerian types exude an aura of toughness, emotions are tightly controlled, they abhor weakness in others,and are equally intolerant of any show of weakness in themselves.
They are incapable of relaxing, even in sleep they tend to tie their limbs in knots, arms may be tightly crossed, legs all askew, facial muscles contracted, this person is unable to relax. They are incapable of letting go, possibly too afraid to sleep for fear of losing control.
Valerian type people suffer from hysterical spasms, over sensitiveness, hallucinations at night, dreads being alone, especially in the dark .Anxiety and fear of many different kinds prevents them from sleeping. They almost always awake fatigued for their inability to relax into sleep, and extreme muscle tension which is maintained during sleep, results in a exhausted person the next morning.
If this personality picture fits you then you will reap untold benefits from a cup of valerian tea before bed, for this is an herb which will induce relaxation and enable you to enjoy sound restorative sleep.
Much research has been done in Germany and Switzerland regarding the properties of valerian, it has been found to improve the quality of sleep, and to reduce nervous activity. It is a considerable aid for the people who take their work to bed with them, and are incapable of switching off, Valerian is needed for these people.
It is recommended to take this herb as either a tincture or as a tea, capsules and tablets not recommended for the dose may be far more than is needed to induce relaxation. Herbs are great but it is important to remember that they are medicines, and therefore need to be trated as such.
Caution: Avoid if pregnant of breastfeeding.
Do not use at the same time with other sedative type drugs.
Some people may get a paradoxical effect from valerian and it may act as a stimulant for the, in this case, stop taking it.
Do not take valerian with alcohol.
If you notice that you are starting to have headaches, nausea, altered heartbeat, blurred vision and restlessness, then stop taking it, valerian is not for you, you are more likely proving it.
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