Valeriana officinalis.Valerian and Medical Attributes.Valerian Root Extract.

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Medical Parts,Key actions and key components of Valerian.Valeriana officinalis.

Valerian Root Extract INCI Name Valeriana Officinalis Extract EINECS ELINCS No.232-501-7 CAS 8057-49-6 Valerienic acid 109-52-4 photo picture image Key Actions of Valerian(Valeriana officinalis):antispasmodic,carminative,diuretic,expectorant,lowers blood pressure,tranquilizer.

 Key Components:volatile oil(up to 1.4% including isovalerianic acid, borneol,beta-caryphyllene),alkaloids,iridoids (valepotriates,valtrate,isovaltrate)
 Valerian Root Extract INCI Name Valeriana Officinalis Extract EINECS ELINCS No.232-501-7 CAS 8057-49-6 Valerienic acid 109-52-4 photo picture image

 Name:Valeric acid:
 Chemical Name:Pentanoic acid;Valeric acid;n-Valeric acid
 Synonyms:NSC 406833;Pentanoic acid;Propylacetic acid;N-;Valerianic acid;Valeric acid;n-Pentanoic acid;n-Valeric acid
 CAS RN.109-52-4
 Valerian Root Extract INCI Name Valeriana Officinalis Extract EINECS ELINCS No.232-501-7 CAS 8057-49-6 Valerienic acid 109-52-4 photo picture image

 Medicinal Parts of Valerian.Valeriana officinalis.:
 Root and rhizome
 In recent years, the plant has been well researched and found to have chemicals called valepotriates which seem to depress the nervous system and act as mild muscle relaxants. Although the extracts are useful, the fresh plant is more sedating.
 Valerian has been extensively researched in Germany and Switzerland which confirmed its sleep-promoting qualities. Other constituents are also responsible for its actions but they have not yet been identified. It is able to reduce nervous activity by prolonging the action of an inhibitory neurotransmitter. In essence, valerian seems to work by calming the brain and relaxing tensed muscles so that sleep can occur more naturally.

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last edit date:7th,May.2009.