VALERIAN
Valeriana officinalis L.
Sleep 
Anti-stress Valerian Valeriana officinalis is a herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America, characterized by its distinctive fragrance. It is often used for its sleep-inducing and stress-reducing properties.
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Identification : TLC
Data on traditional use
Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):
- Reduces nervousness in adults and children, particularly in the case of sleep disorders
EMA monograph :
- Symptomatic relief from mental stress and sleep aid
Monographie Canada :
- Used as a sedative and to promote sleep
German monograph BGA-BfArM :
- Used for agitation and sleep disorders
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Detailed description
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis is a herbaceous plant in the Valerianaceae family. Native to Europe and North America, it is characterized by its distinctive odor, very pronounced in the root when harvested. It has been used for centuries to aid digestion and kidney elimination. It is also said to have a positive effect on sleep, improving the time it takes to fall asleep and the quality of sleep. It is also said to act on stress symptoms, promoting relaxation.
Its sleep-inducing effects are thought to be due to its composition, notably its richness in valepotriates (iridoid triesters) and volatile oils: monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes including valeric acid.
- Stephen Bent, et al, Am J Med. Décembre 2006;119(12):1005-1012. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.02.026
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.2012
FAQ
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Valerianaceae family and native to Europe and North America. Its root has a particularly distinctive odour.
Valerian Root is mainly used in food supplements designed to support sleep and healthy sleep onset, as well as formulations targeting relaxation and stress-related wellness. It has also traditionally been used to support digestive comfort and renal water elimination.
Pharmanager Ingredients offers several Valerian Root references, including root powder and extracts standardised to more than 0.2%, 0.42% or 0.8% sesquiterpenic acids, as well as a reference containing 0.2–0.4% sesquiterpenic acids with no valepotriates.