Valerian Tincture

Feature Summary

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a soothing herb, commonly used for sleep disturbances or to calm nervousness and cramp-like conditions of the digestive system. Before over-the-counter medications were available, valerian was used by herbalists to ease pain. The valpotriates in valerian act as muscle relaxants, making it useful for painful spasms and menstrual cramps. Researchers have discovered a number of other factors responsible for valerian's relaxing, sedative and analgesic effect: valeric acid, volatile oils, choline, flavonoids, sterols, and alkaloids.

"Valerian root has been used for centuries to calm upset nerves, treat mood problems, pain and headache. In medieval times, valerian was so popular it became known as "all-heal." It is currently one of the most popular orthodox antispasmodic medications in Russia and Germany."

Valerian Tincture is fast acting and quickly absorbed for maximum effectiveness.

Ingredients

Each milliliter (1 mL = 15 drops) contains:
Valerian 1:4 tincture (Valeriana officinalis) (root) ................250 mg

Recommended Adult Dose

15 drops, 3 times daily in a half glass of water or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.

Contraindications

• As valerian's mechanism of action involves the same sort of receptor sites as benzodiazepine drugs (Valium, Dalmane, Halcyon, and Restoril), it should not be used in combination with these drugs unless directed by a health care practitioner.

Drug Interactions

Children: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Valerian is not contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation according to various published authoritative texts. However, as it has not been adequately evaluated, valerian should not be used during this time unless directed by a health care practitioner.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.