Category Archives: Valerian

Valerenic acid: Anxiolytic Phytochemical?

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Valerenic acid is a phytochemical found in the root of the valerian plant (Valeriana officianalis). Valerian is a popular and traditional treatment for anxiety, and valerenic acid may be the phytochemical (or one of them) responsible for this. Experiments using … Continue reading →

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Valerian Root for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Valerian (Valerian officinalis) is a flowering plant with white or pink flowers. The phytochemicals contained within valerian have been shown to be beneficial at conferring protection from mood disorders, particularly anxiety. The chemicals within valerian which may be responsible for … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Valeriana officinalis As An Anxiolytic?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Anxiety, Borage (Echium amoenum), Curcumin, Depression, Folate, L-glycine, Milk Thistle, Mood, Myoinositol, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), Selenium, St John's Wort, Valerian, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Zinc | Comments Off on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Valeriana edulis (Edible Valerian): Sedative Plant?

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Valeriana edulis is more commonly called the tobacco root or edible valerian. It is a perennial flowering plant characterised by its sparsely leaved stems and clusters of small cream or white flowers that appear in the summer months. Valeriana edulis … Continue reading →

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The GABAA Receptor

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Insomnia? Try A Traditional Ayurvedic Treatment

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Insomnia is the most common of all sleep disorders and is often present in those suffering from anxiety and depression. Mainstream medicine uses a number of drugs to treat insomnia including antidepressants, hypnotics and antihistamines. However, the effect of these … Continue reading →

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Depression with Anxiety: St John’s Wort and Valerian

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Depression and anxiety are often experienced independent of one another. However, it is possible to experience both at the same time to different degrees. Such comorbid expression of depression and anxiety can be highly debilitating, and such a state is … Continue reading →

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Does Valerian Produce Better Sleep Quality?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington

One of the problems with anxiety and depression is that they can often impair sleep. This In turn can then cause the symptoms of the conditions to worsen, or produce a range of other symptoms that can further prevent the … Continue reading →

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