Valerian
is mainly used for tranquillizing and sedative purposes, as it is an herb
with anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties that are thought to soothe the
nervous system in cases of neurosis, depression, hot flashes and
hypertension.
It is also useful in cases of arthritis, neuralgia, colitis, hypertension,
intestinal colic, rheumatic pains and dysmenorrhea, but also in cramps,
migraine, insomnia, toothache and nervous asthma.