Valerian Root P.E.

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