Valerian Root 50g

Description

Properties:

• Anxiolytic: used to reduce anxiety
• Sedative: promoting calm or inducing sleep
• Anticonvulsant: A substance that may prevent convulsions (seizures)
• Antibacterial: Active against bacteria
• Anti-diuretic: A substance that helps to control fluid balance in an animal’s body by reducing urination
• Antiseptic: Preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
• Antispasmodic: used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscles
• Anti-inflammatory: A substance that reduces inflammation or swelling.
• Known pharmacologically active compounds detected in valerian extract are:
• Alkaloids: actinidine, catinine, valerianine, and valerine
• Isovaleramide,
• Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) – neurotransmitter connected to the sedative effects of the plant
• Valeric acid
• Valepotriates, acevaltrate, isovaltrate and valtrate
• Volatile oil containing active sesquiterpenes (acetoxivalerenic acid, valerenic acid)
• Flavanones such as hesperidin, 6-methylapigenin and linarin

Benefits:

• Nervous System & stress management
• Hyperactivity problems
• Pain Management, especially when related to muscle spasm or cramp
• Sleep problems
• Memory and focus
• Menopausal symptoms
• Cardiovascular system
• Digestive System

Uses:

• Valerian’s history stretches back to ancient Greece and Rome as a sleep aid
• Greek physicians Dioscorides and Galen lauded it as a remedy for poison
• During the Middle Ages it was considered to be a cure for epilepsy

Cautions:

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Not recommended for those taking barbituates or benzodiazepine medication.
• If used over long periods it can cause withdrawal symptoms.

Information provided in the Herbal Apothecary is from the ‘folk herbalist’ tradition and does not pretend to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Celtic Earth Spirit advises you to consult a medical professional before trying any herbal product.

Allergens:

Produced in facilities handling Nuts, gluten, celery and mustard. Handling procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of allergens being present, but we cannot guarantee our ingredients are totally free of traces in the products supplied.