ThoughtRot
02-10-17, 17:12
Hello everyone!
I see there are several posts on here about Valerian root, but I wanted to add some more information to the topic.
Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia, and its root has sedative and anti-anxiety properties. It is sold in different forms, such as capsules or ground up root that you can buy in bulk.
My experience with Valerian is a positive one! I use it in both forms mentioned above for different levels of anxiety. For general anxiety, there are extended-release capsules that will last for several hours. Sometimes I take one of these before bed to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.
I primarily use it for panic attacks, the dried, ground-up root is very effective in this case. This you can brew into a tea. I usually make enough for two mugs of tea, using two to four tablespoons of the root. If you are having a panic attack and cannot calm down, make this tea and drink both cups. You will start to feel VERY drowsy and sedated within 30mins to an hour, and then just fall asleep. Obviously the dosage may be different for each individual, but you can also take one of the capsules with your tea if you find that it is not enough.
For panic attacks and anxiety-related insomnia, Valerian root has been a lifesaver for me. The tea I have found to be just as effective as Xanax in stopping a panic attack in its tracks and finally allowing me to get some rest. For daily use it might be a bit too drowsy at the dosage some of us would need to quell our anxiety, but for some people I think it can work wonders.
I see there are several posts on here about Valerian root, but I wanted to add some more information to the topic.
Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia, and its root has sedative and anti-anxiety properties. It is sold in different forms, such as capsules or ground up root that you can buy in bulk.
My experience with Valerian is a positive one! I use it in both forms mentioned above for different levels of anxiety. For general anxiety, there are extended-release capsules that will last for several hours. Sometimes I take one of these before bed to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.
I primarily use it for panic attacks, the dried, ground-up root is very effective in this case. This you can brew into a tea. I usually make enough for two mugs of tea, using two to four tablespoons of the root. If you are having a panic attack and cannot calm down, make this tea and drink both cups. You will start to feel VERY drowsy and sedated within 30mins to an hour, and then just fall asleep. Obviously the dosage may be different for each individual, but you can also take one of the capsules with your tea if you find that it is not enough.
For panic attacks and anxiety-related insomnia, Valerian root has been a lifesaver for me. The tea I have found to be just as effective as Xanax in stopping a panic attack in its tracks and finally allowing me to get some rest. For daily use it might be a bit too drowsy at the dosage some of us would need to quell our anxiety, but for some people I think it can work wonders.