- Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid? - Mayo Clinic
Results from multiple studies indicate that valerian — a tall, flowering grassland plant — may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and help you sleep better Of the many valerian species, only the carefully processed roots of the Valeriana officinalis have been widely studied
- Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? No, that's not true all the time Herbal supplements can strongly affect the body Some don't work well with prescription medicines This is called a medicine interaction Herbal supplements can interact with medicines used to treat heart
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