You can also take the form of tablets in valerian - 3 pieces three times per day. But remember that the effect is less obvious than in the use of tinctures. If you give the child vehicle (three years), the dose should be reduced substantially. For example, when receiving the infusion is recommended to give children one drop for each year, that is, children 5 years of age is enough 4-5 drops.
If you want to make your own tincture, buy at the pharmacy roots of medicinal plants. Chop them, then take a tablespoon of valerian and pour 250 ml of boiling water. Cover with a towel Wrap carefully and leave for 12 hours in a dark place. Do tincture comfortable in the usual small thermos.
In that case, if you suffer from migraines or pneumonia, you can also start taking valerian. To do this, buy from a pharmacy powder made from the roots. As a rule, it is packed with 2 grams. Take one dose (2.1 grams) three times a day.
Take valerian no more than two months. This drug contains alkaloids that inhibit some nerve impulses and cause drowsiness, lethargy, reduced efficiency.
Valerian is contraindicated for children under 4 years of age, and if you are hypersensitive. Do not take it in parallel with the hypnotic and sedative drugs, as it will only increase the effect.