Valerian Root P.E.
Botanical Source: Valeriana Officinalis L
Used Part: Root
Specification: 5:1/ 0.8% Valerianc Acids
Appearance: Yellow Brown powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Valerian is a perennial that reaches about 5 feet. Its medicinal roots consist of long, cylindrical fibers issuing from its rhizome. Its stem is erect, grooved, and hollow. Valerian leaves are fernlike. Tiny flowers-white, pink, or lavender-develop in umbrella-like clusters and bloom from late spring through summer. When dried valerian roots have an unpleasant odor, like that of ''dirty socks''.
Function:
1. Insomnia;
2. Blood pressure;
3. Anticonvulsant-treatment of epilepsy;
4. Valerian’s sedative effect is not significantly exaggerated by alcohol and barbiturates unlike valium. Recommended dosage of valerian does not cause morning grogginess.
5. Valerian is shown to have some anti-tumor effects similar to that of nitrogen mustard. It may play a role in the treatment of cancer.
6. Valerian is shown exhibit anticonvulsant effects that may help in the treatment of epilepsy.
Application:
1. Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverage industry;
2. Applied in the health product field;
3. Health products as capsules or pills.
4. Pharmaceutical pills