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Valerian tea for congestion?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Although Valerain: Root is much better known for help with sleep, it can also be used with congestion.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2013

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