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Valerian
Valeriana Officinalis
Valerian (
Valeriana officinalis
) is a herb known for its relaxation and sedative qualities. Valerian is thought to enhance the signalling of one of the main sedative neurotransmitters, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
References
C Williams, E Lamprecht
Some commonly fed herbs and other functional foods in equine nutrition: A review
The Veterinary Journal.
2008
P Waller, G Bernes, S Thamsborg, A Sukura, S Richter, K Ingebrigtsen, J Hoglund
Plants as De-Worming Agents of Livestock in the Nordic Countries: Historical Perspective
Acta vet. scand..
2001
