Sleep Health: Valerian Root

Nature's Valium

Like Lemon Balm and Lavender, Valerian Root is another popular herbal sleep aid. Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) is native to Europe and Asia, but widely grown here in the United States.  Historically, it was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat insomnia.  In the Middle Ages, it was used to treat nervousness, trembling, headaches, and he…