I was about to drink some hot chamomile tea before going to bed - I noticed it has valerian added. I do not know anything about valerian ... is it safe, addictive, does it have side effects, am I better off just not using it? For that matter, is there anything I should be aware of regarding the chamomile?
Hello,1. Valerian [Agar] is most commonly used for sleep disorders [insomnia] and also used to treat anxiety, stress, muscular cramps and spasms Valerian has an action similar to benzodiazepines by increasing the amount of chemical called GAZA which helps regulate nerve cells and has a calming effect on anxiety. 2. common side effects include a headache, upset stomach, Chat Doctor.