St. Francis Herb Farm Valerian Tincture

St. Francis Herb Farm Valerian Tincture

Valerian Tincture is a calmative/sedative that acts as a sleep aid and also helps to relieve nervousness.*

Features:

• 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 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.*

*Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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.

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.