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ECHTE VALERIAAN, Valeriana officinalis |
| Parts used: Roots and rhizomes |
| Constituents: Volatile oil, Alkaloids, Iridoid esters, Resins and Gums,
Choline, Phenolic acid, Flavonoids, Sterols, Tannins, and Fixed oil, Minerals:
magnesium, potassium, copper and some lead and zinc |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Tranquillizer
Sedative
Anxiolytic
Anti-spasmodic
Carminative
Hypotensive
Vasodilator
Anti-tumour |
Nervous system, GI system, anxiety, stress, restlessness, epilepsy,
insomnia, disturbed sleep, nervousness, ADD, aggression, depression,
neuralgia, lack of concentration, frustration, anger, irritability, intolerance.
Can be used for drug withdrawal – both recreational and prescription
IBS, MS and GI cramps, colitis, dyspepsia, muscle cramps
Hypertension, migraines, esp. related to stress, heartburn
Inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis in vitro.Valerianic acid regulates ANS
If you want to replace Amitrytylline use St John Wort and Valerian |
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| Herbal extract,
15-50mL per week or use 10-20 drops when wake up at night |
| Energetics: sweet, bitter, pungent Warm with cooling potential. Dosha: VK-P+ |
| Meridians: heart, pericardium, lung, spleen, liver |
| Contraindications: Can cause
sleepiness or headaches reduce dose if this occurs. Overdose can lead to
dizziness, spasms, hallucinations and excitability. Can potentiate other
sleeping pills, increasing their effect and should be used with caution in
this case or avoided. Can replace drug Diazepam |
| Surgical concerns: Could increase effects of sedatives, long-term use could increase the
amount of anesthesia needed, withdrawal symptoms resemble Valium addiction |
| Recommendations: If possible, taper dose weeks before surgery. Treat withdrawal symptoms with benzodiazepine |
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