ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK 7. Valeriana officinalis By Nathan Gray 20-Feb-2015 - Last updated on 26-Mar-2018 at 09:46 GMT Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email to a friend Valeriana officinalis, better known simply as valerian, is suggested to have sedative and calming effects. The botanical is touted as an ingredient that may be of benefit for those who have insomnia or other sleep conditions. The top 10 botanicals in Europe 10. Glycine max 9. Echinacea purpurea 8. Melissa officinalis 7. Valeriana officinalis 6. Foeniculum vulgare 5. Aloe vera 4. Panax ginseng 3. Cynara scolymus 2. Oenothera biennis 1. Ginkgo biloba Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 11 Next