what is valerian herbs?





valerian has been used as herbs during ancient greek and rome.the name of this herbs is derived from latin word velere(healthy)

The part of valerian that has medicinal properties is it roots and rhizome.to use it the d rhizome and roots of Valeriana officinalis L. (Fam. Valerianaceae) must be dried first.









dried rhizome of valerian





This valerian herb contain from 0.3-0.7% of an unpleasant smelling volatile containing monoterpenes (mainly bornyl acetate and bornyl isovalerate) and the sesquiterpene derivatives valerenal, valeranone, valerenic acid, and acetoxyvalerenic acid. The other compaud present is 0.5 – 2% of a mixture of lipophilic iridoid principles known as valepotriates. In addition, various sugar, amino acids, free fatty acids and aromatic acids have been isolated from this herb.





benefits of this herbs(valerian)

sedative, hypnotic, antispasmodic, calmative and antihypotensive. Traditionally, it has been used for hysterical states, Valerian is stated to possess, hypnotic, antispasmodic, calmative and antihypotensive. Traditionally, it has been used for hysterical states, insomnia , migraine, cramp, intestinal colic and rheumatic pain.



how valerian work?

valerian have the same effect as benzodiazepine



