2007-03-06 15:54:44 · 4 answers · asked by tjcsonofallnations 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Valium was made from valerian long ago. It is synthesized in the labratory now.
2007-03-07 02:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is purely coincidental that the name Valium is similar to the herb Valerian.
Valium belongs in the Benzodiazepine class of drugs and is often used as a sleeping pill. Valerian, however, is a herb that is a safe, nonaddictive sleep aid that won't leave you feeling groggy in the morning.
2007-03-09 07:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valium is a drug called Diazepam, and yes it can be addictive.
Valerian is an herb, used to treat insomnia or nerves, much like Valium. They are not derived from one another and the name is simply a coincidence.
2007-03-06 15:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mr & Mrs G 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, valium is not a derivative of valarian. As far as it's addicive properties, I highly doubt it but, u could check with your local vitamin store.
2007-03-06 15:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by smileyOne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. It's concocted in a laboratory. The name is just a marketing name.
2007-03-06 15:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did you get this idea?
2007-03-06 20:02:17 · answer #6 · answered by gadgetki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋