Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis L.).

The present article is concerned with indications for use of Valeriana officinalis L. in clinical practice. Its preparations are used in the treatment of chronic functional central nervous system disorders, hysteria, convulsions, coronary circulation disturbances, for treatment and prevention of stenocardia, valvular heart disease (often with other sedatives and cardiac drugs), diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.

Valeriana officinalis L., application in medicine, sedative effect, spasmolytic effect