Much research has centered on its effects upon smooth muscle,
demonstrating that it is a powerful and safe muscle relaxant. It
can be safely used in muscle cramping, uterine cramps
and intestinal colic
Over dosage is highly
unlikely, even with very much larger doses.
For situations of
extreme stress where a sedative or muscle relaxant effect is need
fast, the single dose of one teaspoonful may be repeated two or
three times at short intervals.
The dried herb is prepared as an infusion
Two teaspoons of the dried herb
are used for each cup of tea
cold infusion may be used:
a glass of cold water is poured over two teaspoons
of valerian root and left to stand for 8-l0 hours.