HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Valerian

Botanical nameValeriana officinalis

Plant part usedRoot

Important safety information: May impair driving and increase sedation with alcohol, sleep medicines or other sedatives.

Herbal actions

Sedative
anxiolytic
antispasmodic

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild nervous tension
Sleep difficulties

Main constituents

Valerenic acids, volatile oil, lignans, iridoids

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. The root has a naturally strong odour; take near bedtime when used for sleep.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

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