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Valerian

Valerian

Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis
Description of Appearance: Valerian has pink, lavender, or white flowers and a distinct, musky odor.
Common Names:
  • Valerian

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Insomnia

Active Ingredients: Valerenic acid and valerenol are believed to have sedative effects
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Dried root powdered or as a liquid extract

Digestive disorders

Active Ingredients: Valerian may help relax the digestive tract and reduce spasms
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Dried root powdered or as a liquid extract

Anxiety

Active Ingredients: Valerenic acid and valerenol have calming effects on the central nervous system
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Dried root powdered or as a liquid extract

Menstrual cramps

Active Ingredients: Valerian may help relax the muscles and reduce pain
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Dried root powdered or as a liquid extract

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Valerenic acid

Description Valerenic acid is a sesquiterpenoid compound found in the roots of valerian plants.