Fitoterapia: estudo sobre a planta Valeriana officinalisL. no auxílio à ansiedade

In the field of study of the plant Valeriana OfficinalisL., it is observed that it has been used as a sedative, antiseptic, anticonvulsant and analgesic, helping to relieve anxiety. This literature review study aimed to describe the pharmacological effects of the phytotherapeutic valerian. Its indication and its effects in helping anxiety. A literature review was carried out, including studies conducted in Brazil and abroad. Retrospective and prospective studies that addressed how the use of the phytotherapeutic is a safe medication, with little or no side effects. They addressed pharmaceutical prescription and indiscriminate use of medications. For this, research was carried out in the MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS and PUBMED databases resulting in the selectionof 11 studies. Given the results found in the mentioned studies, it is worth highlighting that the extract and capsule of valerian are effective in the treatment to combat anxiety and promote sleep. This study indicates that anxiolytic medications are effective, but still limited in their use.