Tagara (Valerian)

Tagara (Valeriana jatamansi, Valerian)

Part used: rhizome

Tissues: plasma, muscle, bone marrow, nervous tissue

Systems: nervous, digestive, respiratory

Action: strengthens nerves, antispasmodic, sedative, carminative

Indications: insomnia, hysteria, delirium, neuralgia, convulsions, epilepsy, dizziness, neurogenic cough, dysmenorrhea, palpitations, migraine, chronic skin diseases, flatulence, colic.

Tagara is one of the best herbs for treating nervous disorders of Vata nature. It cleanses the colon, blood, joints and nerves of toxins. Helps eliminate dizziness, hysteria, fainting, relieves muscle spasms, eases spasmodic menstrual pain.

It is very effective in stopping fermentation processes in the gastrointestinal tract and has a special calming effect on the female reproductive system. However, excessive use of Valerian dulls the mind.

Cautions: Large doses lead to excessive suppression of Vata and may consequently cause weakness, even impotence.