Last Thursday, during the Vanier Garden tour, I took a picture of this plant that has unexpected human benefits. This plant is called valerian, and as learned during the tour, has multiple medical purposes. The roots of valerian can be infused in boiling water and drank as a tea to help reduce effects of insomnia and anxiety. The plant can also be bought in pill form, proving that it is indeed a reliable and renowned medication. As a person who is often anxious, it really amazes me how nature has a remedy for everything. Most people with anxiety disorders tend to get prescribed drugs that…