Valerian Root: Helpful for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

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Gilchogeun (吉草根) for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders at Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic. Tonight, how is your sleep? If it’s hard to even fall asleep in your busy daily life, deep and comfortable sleep is no longer an obvious right. However, sleep profoundly affects all aspects of our lives, including immunity, emotional regulation, and memory.

Find the answer to this precious sleep in ‘Gilchogeun (吉草根)’, a gift from nature. What is Gilchogeun? — The Calming Power from the Root. Gilchogeun, at Suji-gu Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic, is the root of a plant from the Aconitum family. In Korean medicine, it has long been used as a representative medicinal herb to calm the mind and body and induce sleep. Besides ‘Gilchogeun’, it is also known as ‘Jwi-ojum-pul’, ‘Udancho’, and ‘Valerian’. In Korea, it grows wild in high-altitude areas,

In Europe, for hundreds of years, it has been widely used for treating insomnia and calming nerves. In Korean medicine, Gilchogeun has a neutral nature and a bitter taste, acting on the Heart (心) and Liver (肝) meridians. Its efficacy is primarily represented by Ansin (安神, calming the mind) and Jin-gyeong (鎭驚, tranquilizing), and it is widely used to soothe sensitive nerves, and for insomnia, palpitations, and psychological anxiety.

Notably, it is recorded in Joseon Dynasty medical texts as a key medicinal herb for those unable to sleep at night, and was considered a precious root for harmoniously managing emotional anxiety and tension. The Story of Gilchogeun in Ancient Texts. Gilchogeun (吉草根), or Valerian root (Valeriana fauriei or Valeriana officinalis), at Suji-gu Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic, has been used in traditional Korean medicine and Eastern medicine for nerve stabilization, insomnia relief,

and as a medicinal herb for its calming effects. Records in ancient texts show how Gilchogeun helped with sleep. 《Donguibogam (東醫寶鑑)》 Insomnia Treatment at Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic

Recorded Names: — Gilcho (吉草), or Gamgilcho (甘吉草), Gilchogeun

Inclusion Location of Inclusion: — Japbyeongpyeon (雜病篇, Miscellaneous Diseases) → Sections related to nervous system disorders (e.g., Epilepsy, Palpitations)

Content: — “Gilcho calms the mind and body, and treats headaches and convulsions.”

→ It states that Gilchogeun relieves mental tension and helps stabilize the mind and body. → Used for ‘Gyeonggye (驚悸: symptoms of heart palpitations due to surprise or anxiety)’ 《Bencao Gangmu (本草綱目)》 Insomnia Treatment at Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic

Recorded Name: — Gilcho (吉草) Recorded Name: — Gilcho (吉草)

Medicinal Properties Description: — “Ansin Jeongji, Jebeon Jikyeong” (安神定志, 除煩止驚)

→ Calms the nerves, eliminates vexation, and stops fright (nervous hypersensitivity). → Used to alleviate symptoms such as insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety. Gilchogeun Efficacy at Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic. Gilchogeun Efficacy

Calming Effect on the Mind — Relieves tension and anxiety, gently soothing the mind and body.

Natural Sleep Induces Natural Sleep — Helps achieve deep and stable sleep without forced induction.

Safe for Long-Term Use — Has little to no addictiveness or tolerance, allowing for safe long-term use.

It can be used. While everyone experiences a night or two of restless sleep, if insomnia becomes a habit, it affects both daily life and health. Gilchogeun, a safe aid from nature, gently relaxes the tense body and mind, leading to sound sleep.

It is important to adhere to the appropriate dosage of Gilchogeun, tailored to one’s constitution and condition, rather than indiscriminate consumption. Especially, pregnant women, nursing mothers, individuals with pre-existing conditions, or those taking medication should consult with a specialist before consumption. 👉 Please refer to the images below, which are from Monthly Sunyujae.

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