GREGORY CHANDLER-VALERIAN FOR NATURAL ANXIETY RELIEF

Valerian (valerian officinalis) is a tall perennial herb with pinkish flowers.  Its underground stems and roots are harvested and dried to make healing preparations.  Valerian is thought to lessen anxiety because in blocking brain receptors for the neurotransmitter GABA, it also inhibits nerve impulses and stress-related messages from reaching the brain.  

The research is mixed as to if valerian works to decrease anxiety. However, the taking of valerian often has a placebo effect. The placebo effect, in itself, often acts to lessen anxiety.

Gregory Chandler