Valerian is used as a hypnotic, anxiolytic and soothing agent since the oils it contains have a similar effect to benzodiazepines. Its mechanism of action, however, remains largely unknown.
Tests on reproductive toxicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity have not been performed.
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