{"id":5016,"date":"2025-12-26T03:55:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5016"},"modified":"2025-12-26T03:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:55:48","slug":"powerful-herb-lowers-blood-pressure-reduces-anxiety-helps-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5016","title":{"rendered":"The Powerful Herb That Lowers Blood Pressure, Reduces Anxiety &amp; Helps You Sleep!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anxiety disorders are considered the <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-126\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-111\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>most common mental illness in the United States. It effects about 18% of the population. Chronic anxiety can end up causing many other health issues, including depression, physical ailments and insomnia.<\/p>\n<p>Valerian Root has been used for centuries as a natural sleep aid. It has calming powers that allow it to soothe the mind, relieve anxiety and promote a better night\u2019s sleep, without the use of prescription medications. If you\u2019re looking for a natural approach to a sleeping disorder, Valerian Root might be able to help.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-127\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-112\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are five health benefits of Valerian Root:<\/strong><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-153\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Aids In Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>Valerian Root has natural calming abilities. It works by<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-128\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-106\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>expanding the mind\u2019s GABA levels. GABA or gamma-aminobutyric corrosive is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Higher levels are able to help stop the brain from overthinking to calm the mind and promote a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5017\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valerian-root-233970_1280-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Calms Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>The valerenic acid and valernol in Valerian Root act as powerful anti-anxiety agents. They soothe the mind to reduce tensions and better control nerves. Taking Valerian Root before bed helps the brain relax and prepare for sleep.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-139\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-143\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Lowers Blood Pressure<\/h3>\n<p>Valerian Root\u2019s calming abilities also help lower high blood pressure<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-121\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span> levels. High blood pressure is often associated with anxiety. Lowering blood pressure increases heart health and soothes anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5018\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dried-valarian-root-e1502899279680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dried-valarian-root-e1502899279680.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dried-valarian-root-e1502899279680-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dried-valarian-root-e1502899279680-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dried-valarian-root-e1502899279680-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Helps Manage Stress<\/h3>\n<p>Valerian Root helps the mind and body naturally unwind through enhanced GABA levels. It reduces both mental worry and physical reactions to stress such as headaches, which helps the body prepare for a better night\u2019s sleep.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-117\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-151\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>5. Relieves Menstrual Cramps<\/h3>\n<p>The narcotic and antispasmodic properties of Valerian Root make it a natural remedy for painful menstrual cramps. It stops spasms in the muscles by helping them relax. Valerian Root\u2019s calming properties are also able to reduce pain from menstrual cramps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5019\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valarian-flowers-e1502899376314.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valarian-flowers-e1502899376314.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valarian-flowers-e1502899376314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valarian-flowers-e1502899376314-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/valarian-flowers-e1502899376314-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Valerian Root Caution<\/h3>\n<p>While Valerian Root is a more natural sleep aid than most prescription medicines, it should still be used with caution. In uncommon situations, side effects may include stomach issues, uneasiness, dizziness and headaches. You should never drive, operate heavy machinery or exercise after taking Valerian root. You should also never use Valerian Root in combination with other sleep aids, depressants, drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the video below to learn more about using Valerian Root as a sleep aid:<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nCuU2VdN9rg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anxiety disorders are considered the most common mental illness in the United States. It effects about 18% of the population. Chronic anxiety can end up causing many other health issues, including depression, physical ailments and insomnia. Valerian Root has been used for centuries as a natural sleep aid. It has calming powers that allow it&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=5016\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5020,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5016"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5021,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016\/revisions\/5021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}