Recommended as a remedy for nervous tension, anxiety and insomnia, because it improves circulation and acts as a sedative. It reduces the mucous from colds. Valerian is also used for fatigue, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual and muscle cramps, spasms, pain, stress related heart problems and ulcers. This herb contains acetic acid, butyric acid, camphene, chatinine, essential oils, formic acid, glycosides, pinene, magnesium, potassium, copper, valeric acid and valerine.