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Is It Safe To Use Valerian For Anxiety Disorders?

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Posted on Sat, 4 Jul 2015
Question: I use valerian when I am anxious or stressed. Is it safe?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Valerian is SAFE to use

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

Valenrian flower extract are used as alternative treatment in anxiety disorders. In most of individuals the Valerian is safe and free of any serious side effects. The drug can cause slight sedation, abdominal distress, mental dullness etc side effects if taken in excess quantities.

So Valerian is SAFE to use.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please dont hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (16 hours later)
Thank you for your advice.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation

Wish you a good health.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Is It Safe To Use Valerian For Anxiety Disorders?

Brief Answer: Valerian is SAFE to use Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries Valenrian flower extract are used as alternative treatment in anxiety disorders. In most of individuals the Valerian is safe and free of any serious side effects. The drug can cause slight sedation, abdominal distress, mental dullness etc side effects if taken in excess quantities. So Valerian is SAFE to use. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please dont hesitate to ask again for more doubts.