Herbal Sleep Aid | Valerian RootValerian Root Extract SLEEP SUPPORT Traditionally used as a sleeping aid* Valeriana officinalis, commonly known as Valerian, is a herb, native to Asia and Europe. It is now also grown in the US, China and other countries. Flowers from the valerian plant were used to make perfume centuries ago, and the root portion has been used in traditional medicine for at least 2,000 years. Valerian Root supports a natural transition to sleep so you can enjoy a