Botanical Name:
Valeriana officinalis
Active Ingredients
Some of which include: Valerenic acid, valerenone, valpotriates
Valpotriates have been shown to have anti-tumour and cytotoxic activity in in vitro systems.
RESEARCH
Natural Crude Extracts:
Valerian is a sedative and relaxant by reducing nervous activity by prolonging the action of an inhibitory neurotransmitter
It is an antispasmodic and acts on muscle tissue to reduce over-contraction.
Vasodilator which in turn modifies blood pressure.
Valerian is a sedative and relaxant and helps normalise sleep patterns
Reduces the time taken to fall asleep, particularly older people and does not cause somnolence in the morning or affect dream recall
Valerian is widely used in Europe for insomnia, excitability and nervousness.
WHAT ARE ITS USES –
People:
May be used for times of insomnia
May relieve symptoms of pre-menstrual tension.
During times of mental over-excitability and those that find it difficult to switch off.
Relaxes over-contracted muscles.
Helpful for shoulder and neck tension or any stress related condition. May relieve tension headaches.
May be helpful in reducing blood pressure but should not be used in conjunction with any other medication.
Pets, horses and farm animals:
May be used during times when your pet is exposed to a new and stressful event ie first time showing, when traveling etc.
May be useful after a long and strenuous work out.
May be used as a diagnostic tool in assessing if head flicking is caused by fluctuations in blood flow through the nasal passages.
Anti-spasmodic action may make it helpful for mild cases of epilepsy, staggers and tying up.
May be used during times when the horse is exposed to a new and stressful event ie first time showing, first few races, when travelling etc.
Horses that habitually tense muscles during a training session.
Relaxes over contracted muscles. Also will help soften the topline during advanced dressage training.
Anti-spasmodic action may make it helpful for mild cases of colic and the secondary effects of tying up.
Low grade laminitis causes constricted vessels and pain. Valerian acts as a vasodilator which may relieve some of the pain.
Valerian for Pets
