'''Valerian root''' is a [[herbal]] over-the-counter [[medicine]] that is used primarily to treat insomnia. It has no serious side effects but sometimes causes disturbing nightmares, sometimes involving sex or [[violence]], or night terrors.
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'''Valerian root''' is a [[herb|herbal]] over-the-counter [[medicine]] that is used primarily to treat insomnia and mild anxiety. It has no serious side effects but sometimes causes disturbing nightmares, sometimes involving sex or [[violence]], or night terrors.