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VALERIAN DRY EXTRACT
Description
EUROMED valerian extract is a standardized hydroalcoholic herbal extract of the root of Valeriana officinalis L. (Fam. Valerianaceae), a perennial herbaceous plant widely distributed mostly in Europe but also in some parts of South America and Asia. It is nowadays cultivated on a large scale for medicinal use in Europe.
Chemistry
Different compounds are found in valerian:
| • kessane derivatives, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes |
| • Iridoids, also known as valepotriates, and their degradation products baldrinal, homobaldrinal and valtroxal |
| • Small amounts of alkaloids as well as amino acids (GABA, thyrosine, glutamine), flavonoids, triterpenes, various minerals and sugars |
| • Volatile oil |
Leading substances for identification and standardization are the cyclopentane-sesqui-terpenes valerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, hydroxyvalerenic acid and valerenal, as those components are only found in Valeriana officinalis.
| Indications |
Valerian root extract is a safe and effective herbal medicinal product for the treatment of nervous tension and especially difficulties in falling asleep or lack of sleep quality. |
Contra
Indications |
Interactions and Side-Effects
Valerian extract is generally well tolerated. It does not interact with other drugs usually prescribed, food or alcohol. No adverse effects have been confirmed. Unlike other medications with benzo-diazepines, no dependency, adaption, "hang-over-effect" the next morning or other serious side-effects have been reported at the recommended dosages.
There are no known contraindications to the long-term use of valerian extract. |
Therapeutic
Safety |
Efficacy and safety of valerian root extract have been proved by a large number of trials and monitoring studies.No toxic effects have been observed even after high dosage or overdose. After repeated administration no cumulative effects have been confirmed. |
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