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What Is Valerian?

Valerian is an herb which has been used in traditional medicine for years that's largely used to take care of ailments for example anxiety, tension, moderate muscle/joint pain and it also helps to promote a better nights sleep. The medication is made from the root of the plant.

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I started drinking Valerian tea before bed to aid with my stress for the reason that it has a tendency to get worse sometimes at night, so I'll have a cup, if I'm feeling especially stressed or nervous. The dosage states

Grownups: One sachet one hour before retiring. Not suggested for kids.

There is a warning on this tea which is:

Warning: Don't drive or use machines if affected. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

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This tea has the same effect as valium, so I always have this tea a couple of days in a row before I fly to assist with my flying stress.

What Does It Taste Like?

First thing, I'm not going to lie about the smell. I could not believe how much it stank of feet, as soon as I smelt a valerian tea bag for the initial time! When you think it's going to smell pleasant but in fact it makes you PHWOAR it is sometimes a real put off, but hang in Valerian tea benefits there because the taste is nothing like the scent thank god.

If you can't hack the taste attempt and place a teaspoon of honey into it and try and wean yourself off the honey valerian tea tastes pleasant compared to it's stench.

You can either purchase tea bags or the the actual valerian root, scroll to the bottom and follow the link to purchase valerian root.

Benefits Of Valerian Tea

2 - It helps to boost a better nights kip by minimising the time it takes to fall asleep and also allows us to have undisrupted slumber.

3 - It can reduce the consequences of anxiety by having a sedative effect on the body, this is since it can reduce reaction times, why it is advised not to drive or operate machinery after drinking this tea. It is best taken an hour before bed.

4 - It can help to reduce muscle cramps.