Alexandra Nitsche, MD | What are the benefits of Valerian essential oil?

<<0>> Worries and pressure are something we all deal with.

<<4>> It's just part of life.

<<6>> But wouldn't it be great

<<8>> if our bodies had a sort of handbrake

<<12>> to slow everything down when we are overwhelmed

<<15>> by all the thoughts and impressions of the day?

<<18>> That's where Valerian Root essential oil comes in.

<<20>> It contains valeric acid,

<<23>> a natural compound that supports our nervous system

<<28>> by boosting something called GABA activity.

<<32>> Now, if we think of GABA as the handbrake in a car,

<<37>> where the brain is the car,

<<40>> and worries are like an overactive engine,

<<45>> Valerian Root oil is like the power

<<47>> that helps pull that handbrake.

<<50>> It enhances GABA's natural effect,

<<53>> allowing it to work more effectively to slow things down.

<<58>> This way, the tension eases

<<60>> and the engine of our thoughts can shift down.

<<108>> making it easier to relax

<<110>> and potentially supporting a better night's sleep

<<113>> without any unwanted side effects.