4- Help to Reduce Hot Flashes
During menopause, women suffer from a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms. One of those symptoms is hot flashes. A hot flash is simply a sudden feeling over your entire body of heat. This can cause sweating, dizziness, or even fainting. Hot flashes can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. In some more serious cases, women have even been hospitalized due to severe hot flashes and other side effects of menopause.
Valerian root has been proven effective in helping to reduce the frequency and the severity of hot flashes. While Valerian root does not interact directly with hormone levels, the herb is still somehow effective in managing this symptom that is caused by hormonal fluctuations. It is suggested that any women suffering from hot flashes due to menopause take at least 200 mg of Valerian root, three times a day to help manage their condition safely.