Valerian P.E. --- Valerenic Acids

Code BCY-ZT021

Product Name: Valerian P.E.

Specification: Valerenic Acids 0.3-0.8%HPLC,10:1

Description: Common Name: Valerian,Scientific Name: Valerrian Officinalis,Part of Plant Used: Roots,Chemical Specifications: Appearance:Grey brown to dark grey powder,Taste: Characteristic, Odor: Characteristic,Particle size: 80 mesh. Standardized Valerian extract, a safe and effective natural sedative, calms both mind and body. Clinical research demonstrates that Valerian effectively relieves anxiety-related insomnia and suggests that Valerian extract may be comparable to some prescription anti-anxiety drugs for relieving anxiety. Unlike many drugs, however, Valerian is not addictive or habit- forming when taken in recommended doses.

Function: 1.Valerian Strengthen the heart: Valerian has been found to strengthen the heart and can sometimes reduce high blood pressure, if it is caused by stress and anxiety. 2.Wound Healing Prompter:It encourages ulcer and wound healing and, when used topically, is effective for muscle spasms and menstrual cramps. 3.Valerian As an expectorant, it helps a tickling, nervous cough: In South Africa, V. capensis, is used for hysteria and epilepsy. In China, V. hardwickii, is used as an atispasmodic. The Men- ominee tribe of North America, used V. ulginosa for cramps and menopausal symptoms while, in the Himalayas, V. wallichi is used in almost exactly the same way.It has a relaxing nature is a benefit to those unable to relax during stress-related periods and in general has a more calming effect rather than a sedating one. It is also beneficial in relaxing overcontracted muscles and helpful for shoulder and neck tensions, asthma, colic, and irritable bowel syndrome. For more than a decade, it has been used to treat ADHD and researchers have found it to be more effective than pharmaceutical agents with fewer adverse side effects. 4.Valerian used to treat Nervous spasms and tremors, phobias, insomnia, and restlessness:It has also been successfully used as a tincture in treating the condition known as Ekbom's Syndrome, or "restless legs". This condition causes the person to feel that they must constantly move their legs to prevent cramping. The symptoms usually intensify at night when in a supine position. An infusion of Valerian root will normally keep the symptoms at bay if taken on a regular basis after the initial course of treatment is over. Valerian is not addictive or habit-forming and causes no known side effects. However, it should not be taken in large doses except under professional supervision. Although it is not safe to take with Valium or other pharmaceuticals, it is safe to take with other calming herbs such as lemon balm, chamomile, catnip, or kava, and with 5-HTP, GABA, and other calming supplements. However, large amounts over a long period of time is not advised. 5.Historical uses:Known as "all-heal" in the Middle Ages, valerian was credited with many virtues -in particular with healing epilepsy. In 1592, Fabius Calumna published a detailed work on herbal medicine in which he claimed to have cured his epilepsy with the herb. 6.Stress-related disorders:Valerian reduces mental over activity and nervous excitability, helping people who find it hard to "switch off." Valerian is beneficial for almost any stress-related condition, and, in general, has a calming, rather than directly sedative, effect on the mind. 7.Anxiety & insomnia:Many symptoms of anxiety, including tremors, panic, palpitations, and sweating, can be relieved with valerian. Valerian is a useful remedy for insomnia, whether caused by anxiety or overexcitement. 8.Effective relaxant:Valerian relaxes over contracted muscles, and is helpful for shoulder and neck tension, asthma, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, muscle spasms, and menstrual pain. 9.High blood pressure:Valerian is used with other herbs in remedies for high blood pressure caused by stress and anxiety. 10.Other Uses:Phobia, Temporomandibular joint syndrome or disorder / TMJ (TMD), Urinary incontinence.