Natural Pain Relievers That Really Work
Valerian Root

Valerian root is a sedative and sleep aid that has been utilized for centuries. Its effects on the nervous system are similar to those of chamomile. Due to how it relaxes the nervous system, it's been used as a medicinal aid to treat insomnia, stress, and anxiety. There is, however, another use of valerian root: pain relief. The main phytochemicals in valerian root that are responsible for its effects are known as valepotriates. Multiple studies have proven valepotriates to be quite beneficial at reducing pain by quelling nerve signal transmission. In turn, this works to reduce the nervous system’s response to pain (nociception).