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

Dosage of Valerian:How much to take?

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 Many people take 300-500 mg of valerian root herbal extract in capsules or tablets one hour before bedtime for insomnia. As an alcohol-based tincture, 5 ml can be taken before bedtime. Combination products with lemon balm, hops, passion flower, and skullcap can also be used. Children aged six to twelve often respond to half the adult dose.

Decoction - 3 oz.
Tincture - 0.5 ~ 1 tsp.
Fluid Extract - 0.5 tsp.
Oil - 5 drops
Powder - 10 - 15 grains
Total daily intake should be no more than 15 grams of plant material, which is usually about 15 to 20 drops of tincture taken several times a day or 450 to 500 mg of concentrated, standardized extract. Standardized extracts should contain between .5 % and 1% volatile oils. Valerian root can also be prepared as a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of the dried root in a cup of hot water for ten minutes. Time-release formulas of Valerian root are useful for maintaining a feeling of relaxation throughout the day. They can also be taken an hour or so before bedtime to help induce sleep.

How it works in the body?
Valerian's usefulness in the nervous system is mainly due to the valepotriates, which have a sedative effect on the mind. One of its main uses is in insomnia, where it both helps the sufferer to fall asleep more quickly and allows them to wake in the morning without feeling stupefied. Valerian is particularly useful for those whose minds are so active they cannot switch off enough to relax. Valerian is helpful for all types of stress-related anxiety as it does not impair the ability to concentrate, but has a calming effect. Valerian is used to treat numerous ailments, for example digestive complaints where there is a contributing stress or tension factor. Valerian is also a muscle relaxant, and is used with other herbs in the cardiovascular system to treat high blood pressure.

Indicated for: Anxiety, confusion, cramp, depression with anxiety, dysmenorrhoea, encouraging sleep and improving sleep quality, hives, hypochondriasis, hysteria, improving circulation, insomnia and disturbed sleep patterns, intestinal colic, lack of concentration, menopausal dysfunction, retarded and scanty menstruation, migraines, nervous excitability, palpitations, PMS, rheumatic fever and pain, stress, tension, tranquiliser withdrawal.

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last edit date:1st,Mar.2010.

Available Product

Name:Valerian Root Extract
Serie No:S-029.
Specifications:4:1 TLC,Valerienic acid 0.3%0.4%0.6%0.8%HPLC.
INCI Name:VALERIANA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:232-501-7
CAS:8057-49-6.Valerienic acid.109-52-4.
Chem/IUPAC Name:Valeriana Officinalis Extract is an extract of the rhizome and roots of the valerian,Valeriana officinalis,Valerianaceae

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