Valerian is an herb. Medicine is made from the root. Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). It is frequently combined with hops, lemon balm, or other herbs that also cause drowsiness. Some people who are trying to withdraw from the use of “sleeping pills” use valerian to help them sleep after they have tapered the dose of the sleeping pill. There is some scientific evidence that valerian works for sleep disorders, although not all studies are positive. Valerian is also used for conditions connected to anxiety and psychological stress including nervous asthma, hysterical states, excitability, fear of illness (hypochondria), headaches, migraine, and stomach upset. Some people use valerian for depression, mild tremors, epilepsy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Valerian is used for muscle and joint pain. Some women use valerian for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety. Sometimes, valerian is added to bath water to help with restlessness and sleep disorders. In manufacturing, the extracts and oil made from valerian are used as flavoring in foods and beverages. How does it work? Valerian seems to act like a sedative on the brain and nervous system. Directions:For Mild Anxiety: Take two tablets twice a day after meal. Maximum dosage 6 tablets per day.Do not exceed. For Sleep Disturbances: Take two tablets half an hour before bed time. Each tablet contains: Active ingredient Thick extract of valerian roots - 150 mg and maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, preservative - E202.