Valerian real

Common valerian is a perennial, frost-resistant plant species of the valerian genus (Valerianaceae) within the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). Valerian grows in large parts of Europe and Western Asia, but also in Siberia, China and Japan. Valerian is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 1 to 2 meters. Typical are pinnate leaves about 20 cm long. The strongly sweet-smelling, barely 0.5 cm large flowers are light pink.
Valerian originates from Europe and the temperate zones of Asia. Valerian needs moist, shady regions. The plant reaches 50 cm to 1 m in height of growth, flowering time is from July to September. Common valerian is a perennial, frost-resistant plant species of the valerian genus (Valerianaceae) within the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). Valerian grows in large parts of Europe and Western Asia, but also in Siberia, China and Japan. Valerian is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 1 to 2 meters. Typical are pinnate leaves about 20 cm long.
The plant blooms from May to July. The strongly sweet-smelling, barely 0.5 cm large flowers are light pink.

Phytotherapeutic use is the rhizome with the roots ( valerian root - Valerianae radix) and the essential oil obtained by distillation from valerian root (valerian oil - Valerianae aetheroleum).

The pharmaceutical drug is the dried valerian root(Valerianae radix). Valerianae radix is one of the most widely used herbal sedatives, most often Valerianae radix is used as a dry extract. The typical smell of valerian is produced by the release of isovaleric acid when the root is dried. Ingredients are: valepotriates with the main substance valtrate, the monoterpene alkaloids (see below terpenes) actinidine, chatinidine, valerianine.

The daily dose is 400-600 mg. Valerian also has a calming effect as a bath additive. Reduction in reactivity may occur - not fully able to drive for 2 hours after taking the drug!

No experience zg. pregnancy and lactation, not indicated for children under 12 years.

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