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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Valerian
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Overview

Nervine/relaxant and antispasmodic support for sleep disturbance, tension, and muscle spasm patterns (aligned with actions/body-system tags).

Parts used

Root

Actions

Nervine · Relaxant · Antispasmodic

Affinities

Nervous · Musculoskeletal

Body systems

Nervous · Musculoskeletal

Tissue states

Tense · Hot

Traditional use

Traditional European use as a sleep and tension remedy and for cramping/spasms (broad traditional framing; not yet documented in this entry).

Current use

Nervine/relaxant and antispasmodic support for sleep disturbance, tension, and muscle spasm patterns (aligned with actions/body-system tags).

Evidence notes

Blank shell entry; uses above are inferred from tags. Add specific contraindications (e.g., sedative synergy) and dosing from your course materials when available.