Is used as a sedative, calms anxiety, depression also used as a sleep aid. It has a calming soothing effect on the body when taken orally. It has been known to help alleviate the symptoms of drug abuse and alcohol dependence or any other compulsive behaviour. And is the key ingredient to Valium.
Also known as Hemorrhoid Plant
Valeriana dioica-Apisci sakwi waskwos, apiscakowaskos, mis-ta-sa-gah-wuskha
English Name(s): Northern valerian, small arrow, little root.