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Valeriana officinalis
Valerian is widely used as a sedative to induce sleep and calmness in small quantities. There is a misconception that Valium is derived from valerian, it is not. It works by relaxing the central nervous system and smooth muscle tissue. It if does not carry over the "hang over" effects that other sleep aids can, if it does, then the dose needs to be cut back. I have used it for sleep but mostly in small amounts to calm down or relieve P.M.S.