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Valeriana Officinalis Valerian (Chemical Constituents (Valerianine,…
Valeriana Officinalis
Valerian
Synonyms
Setwell
Capon's Tail
All-heal
Parts Used and Preparation
Root
Solvents: Water, Alcohol
Should never be boiled
Chemical Constituents
Valerianine
Chatarine
Valepotriates
Valeric Acid
Volatile Oils
Beta-sitosterol
Tannins
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Antispasmodic
St. Vitus' Dance, epilepsy, hysteria
Nervine
Insomnia - can be habit forming - leading to headaches and insomnia
Best used in people that are
cold or cool according to chinese medicine, otherwise it can backfire
Nervous unrest
Heart palpitations - slows heart rate and increases strength of beats
Stimulant
Circulation problems, intestinal motility, stomach
Tonic
Carminative
Anti-diuretic
Other
Antibacterial, Measles, Scarlet Fever