Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially insomnia. There is scientific evidence that valerian works for sleep disorders, as well.

Valerian is also used for conditions connected to anxiety and stress including nervous asthma, excitability, headaches, migraine, and stomach upset.

Some people use valerian for depression, mild tremors, epilepsy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Valerian is used for muscle and joint pain. Some women use valerian for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety.ï»¿