Valerian
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Valerian is a flavoring — Flavoring herb with prolonged-use side effects
Also: Valeriana officinalis
What it does
Flavoring herb with prolonged-use side effects
Where you'll see it
flavoring
What the research says
Prolonged use may cause irregular heartbeat, headaches, uneasiness, insomnia; very large doses may cause paralysis
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): prolonged use of valerian may result in side effects such as irregular heartbeat, headaches, uneasiness, nervousness, and insomnia