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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

What is Valerian?

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Valerian was first recommended for insomnia by Galen. In the sixteenth century, valerian became popular as a sedative in Europe, and its popularity spread to the United States. Learn the facts on this popular sleep remedy...Go to the full story.

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