Valerian Root, tincture - 4oz (118.3ml)

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Latin (botanical) name: Valeriana officinalis

Common names: Phu (Galen), All-Heal, Great Wild Valerian, Amantilla, Setwall, Setewale Capon's Tail, Set-Well, English Valerian, Belgian Valerian, Common Valerian, German Valerian, Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope, Fragrant Valerian, Vandal Root, Amantilla, Capon's Tail

Plant Description: Valerian is a common perennial root found in moist situations throughout Europe and north to the Arctic Circle; however, it can also be found in dry, elevated ground. Found further south, the plants are generally smaller with narrower leaves. Valerian grows to be about 3-4 feet tall. The roots merge into a short, conical root-stock or erect rhizome. The rootstock is short, giving off a tuft of long creeping runners. Its erect, fluted stem shoots out from the root. The leaves of the Valerian are pinnate with 7-21 lanceolate segments somewhat serrated and slightly hairy. The leaves are more infrequent and opposite higher up the stem. Leaflets are generally from six to 10 pairs and usually 2-3 inches long. The upper surface has strong veins, while the underneath is a pale green covered with short, soft hairs. Valerian blooms from June to September with tubular, funnel-shaped flowers with five equal lobes. They are a soft pink or white tinged with pink color. The fruit of Valerian is a capsule containing one oblong seed.

Dosage: 20-40 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily or as needed. Shake well before using.

Cautions & Interactions: Keep out of reach of children.

Efficacy Studies & Other Clinical Data:

• Clinical Studies Valerian Root
• Forschung Kommite Clinical Studies on Valerian
• American Health Consultants - Valerian Root for Insomnia
• "Comparative study for assessing quality of life of patients with exogenous sleep disorders treated with a hops-valarian preparation and a benzodiazepine drug"

Helpful Links:

• Suite 101.com Health - Valerian
• Information on Valerian Root
• "Emory Researchers Test the Effects of Valerian Root on Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson's Patients"
• GNC Health Concerns - Insomnia and Valerian

Disclaimer (U.S. Only): These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.