St Francis Valerian 250ml
St Francis Valerian Tincture 250ml
Our Valerian Tincture is a calmative/sedative that acts as a sleep aid and also helps to relieve nervousness.
- Considered a nervine herb, i.e. part of a class of herbs that tonifies, calms, and heals the nervous system
- Mild sedative and sleep-promoting agent
- Good for states of nervous excitation and anxiety-induced sleep disturbances
- Found in clinical trials to be as effective as benzodiazepines in aiding sleep
- Does not have the untoward side-effects of drugs
Who it’s for: Take our Valerian Tincture if you’re having problems with getting to sleep and also nervousness and restlessness.
Cautions and Warnings:
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia) or
if other symptoms worsen or persist.
Contraindications:
Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended.
Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery or driving a motor vehicle within 2 hours of consumption.
Medicinal Ingredients: Certified Organic Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, root) Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Distilled water, certified organic alcohol
Dosage:
Adults: Take 2.4-4 mL (72-120 drops) 1-3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.
Alternatively, as a sleep aid, a dose of 2.4-4 mL may be taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
An earlier dose of 2.4-4 mL may be taken during the evening if necessary.