Valerian Root
(Valerian officinalis)
Nervine, anti-spasmodic, anodyne, sedative, laxative, muscle relaxant. Traditionally used to treat nervousness shown by tight muscles, high heart rate small/hard manure, colic, nerve damage, neuralgia, stringhalt and tying up. A constituent, Valerianic acid, is a prohibited substance, so may return a positive swab.