Herbs and Supplements Starting With The Letter
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Valerian Root
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian root is a strong herbal nervine. It has been used as a calmative, sedative and antispasmodic for problems such as anxiety, nervousness, hysteria, cramping and convulsions. It helps bring on sleep, except in instances where there is excessive stimulus such as itching or “Restless Leg” syndrome. Valerian is also a pain reliever and has helped nervous headaches. Valerian works best where the nervous user is "cold”; otherwise it can have the opposite effect intended. Hops should be used if the user is "hot", red-faced, excited, or has a fast pulse. Valerian smells like old socks and long term use in large doses can result in melancholy and depression.
Valine
Valine is an essential amino acid, which cannot be manufactured by the body. Valine promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination and calm emotions. Valine is critical for processes relating to muscle metabolism, tissue repair, and nitrogen balance. Valine is rare among amino acids, in that it produces a stimulating effect within the body. Valine helps the repair and growth of muscle tissue and helps maintain the nitrogen balance in the body and preserves the use of glucose.
Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Vervain is used to treat the liver and diseases related to the liver, exhaustion, fatigue, fever, insomnia, asthma, post-natal depression, as well as painful or irregular menses. It is also used to help increase the flow of a mother’s milk. The Chinese use it to treat malaria, dysentery, and congestion. It is also usesd as a pain reliever and to reduce inflammation. Do not use during pregnancy.
Vitex
Vitex agnus castus
Vitex is used as a normalizing herb for the reproductive system. It is most commonly used in treating infertility, PMS, menopausal problems, and hormonal imbalances. It is most effective when taken over a period of time, and in conjunction with other herbs used for the same purposes. It is also known as chaste tree fruit, or chasteberry.
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