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Botanical: Valeriana officinalis (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Valerianaceae
in
England in marshy thickets and on the borders of ditches and rivers, where its
tall stems may generally be seen in the summer towering above the usual
herbage, the erect, sturdy growth of the plant, the rich, dark green of the
leaves, their beautiful form, and the crowning masses of light-coloured
flowers, making the plant conspicuous. Apart from the flowers, the whole plant
has a unpleasent smell, much accentuated when bruised.
Source: Root, Europe and Northern Asia
Cultivation: Valerian does well in all ordinary soils, but prefers
rich, heavy loam, well supplied with moisture.
Uses
Useful in certain kinds of epilepsy, and
cramps. Valerian allays pain and promotes sleep. It is of especial use
and benefit to those suffering from nervous overstrain, as it possesses none
of the after-effects produced by narcotics. Having also some slight influence
upon the circulation, slowing the heart and increasing its force, it has been
used in the treatment of cardiac palpitations. It is used as a sedative to the higher nerve centers in conditions of
nervous unrest, St. Vitus's dance, neuralgic pains and the
like.
aroma = camphoraceous, slightly
bitter taste and a characteristic, powerful, disagreeable odor,
Precaution = large doses, too often
repeated, have a tendency to produce pain in the head, heaviness and stupor.
Main component:
yellowish-green to brownish-yellow oil, which is present
in the dried root to the extent of 0.5 to 2 per cent though an average yield
rarely exceeds 0.8 per cent.
Research on Valerian root
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Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by
various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health
care professionals.
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