Valerian

Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis L.

Common Name: Valerian

Part Used: Root

Collection Time/Method: Medicinal roots are collected in autumn and dried up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Chemical Compounds: Volatile oil (valerenic acid and isovalerenic acid), sesquiterpenes, valepotriates, tannin, sugar, resin, phenolic acid, etc.

Medicinal Properties/Uses: This medicinal plant is a sleep aid and sedative. It also has anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. Valerian is suitable for treating insomnia, anxiety, nervous disorders, stress, and nervous digestive problems. It can also be used to treat nervous heart diseases, high blood pressure, and epileptic seizures.