Internally, it is taken for weakened potency, infertility (both male and female), sexual coldness, ovarian and testicular cysts, impotence, mastopathy, polycystic ovary syndrome, and fatigue. It improves mental and physical performance, recommended for oncological diseases, enhances blood composition, increases resistance to infectious diseases, and promotes rapid bone fusion in fractures.
Method of application and dosage: 1 tablespoon of crushed root is poured with 250 ml of boiling water. Heated in a water bath with a closed lid for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Infused for 45 minutes at room temperature, strained. Bring the decoction to the original volume with boiled water and drink 3-4 times a day 30-40 minutes before meals with 1 tablespoon of natural honey. The course of treatment is 30-45 days. Store the decoction in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
Contraindications: individual intolerance, pregnant and lactating women, patients with hypertension, fever, mental excitement. Cannot be used in combination with hops and licorice.
Internally, it is taken as a binding agent for stomach disorders, inflammation of the intestines, heartburn, and lack of appetite; for neurasthenia, convulsions, osteitis, bronchitis, pleurisy, diseases of the biliary tract, and in gynecology - for libido weakness, regulating the menstrual cycle, and enhancing sexual activity.
Method of application and dosage: 1 tablespoon is poured with 200 ml of boiling water, covered with a lid, and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes. Cooled for 45 minutes at room temperature, strained. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought to the original volume with boiled water. Take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
External use: applied for baldness and hair loss; for rinsing the oral cavity with stomatitis.
Contraindications: individual intolerance, during pregnancy, and with increased secretion (acidity) of the stomach.
Internally, the root is taken as a diuretic and cleansing agent in the following cases:
Method of application and dosage: Steep 1 tablespoon of roots in 200 ml of boiling water, heat in a water bath for 30 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 10 minutes, strain. Bring the infusion to the original volume with boiled water and take internally 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day before meals.
Externally, the root is used:
Steep 1 teaspoon of roots in 400 ml of boiling water, infuse for 8-10 hours.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance.
Internally, aqueous infusion and alcoholic tincture of the rhizomes and roots are used as a calming remedy for nervous excitement, insomnia, asthma, palpitations, seizures, spasms, hysteria, neuroses of the cardiovascular system accompanied by pain and spasms of coronary vessels, for nervous diseases of the stomach and intestines, skin diseases on a nervous basis, and other nervous disorders. They are also used for headaches of nervous origin and inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
Method of application and dosage: 2.5 tablespoons of roots are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, infused for 45-60 minutes, strained. Boiled water is added to the obtained infusion to the original volume. Take 2-3 tablespoons 3-4 times a day, 30 minutes after meals. Tincture: 1 part valerian roots and 5 parts 70° alcohol or vodka, infuse for a week, strain. Take 15-20 drops 3-4 times a day.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Nausea and vomiting may occur in case of overdose.