Valerian roots use to promote sleep goes back over 1,000 years. It especially benefits those suffering from nervous over strain because it does not possess any of the after-effects produced by narcotics. Clinical studies on valerian root which is sometimes called 'nature's tranquilizer' have demonstrated this herb's powerful relaxing and sleepinducing effects. Everybody goes through stages of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. It is important not to suppress the dreams dreamed during this stage.

Emotional experiences are processed by the mind in those dreams and much arising from both the unconscious and daily life is balanced and harmonized. Whilst sleeping pills have a marked impact on REM Valerian does not interfere with this process as it is not powerful enough to suppress these necessary REM phases.