Valerian Root
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Botanical: Valeriana officinalis (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Valerianaceae
in England in marshy thickets and on the borders of ditches and rivers, where its tall stems may generally be seen in the summer towering above the usual herbage, the erect, sturdy growth of the plant, the rich, dark green of the leaves, their beautiful form, and the crowning masses of light-coloured flowers, making the plant conspicuous. Apart from the flowers, the whole plant has a unpleasent smell, much accentuated when bruised.
Main component:Source: Root, Europe and Northern Asia
Cultivation: Valerian does well in all ordinary soils, but prefers rich, heavy loam, well supplied with moisture.
Uses
Useful in certain kinds of epilepsy, and cramps. Valerian allays pain and promotes sleep. It is of especial use and benefit to those suffering from nervous overstrain, as it possesses none of the after-effects produced by narcotics. Having also some slight influence upon the circulation, slowing the heart and increasing its force, it has been used in the treatment of cardiac palpitations. It is used as a sedative to the higher nerve centers in conditions of nervous unrest, St. Vitus's dance, neuralgic pains and the like.
aroma = camphoraceous, slightly bitter taste and a characteristic, powerful, disagreeable odor,
Precaution = large doses, too often repeated, have a tendency to produce pain in the head, heaviness and stupor.
yellowish-green to brownish-yellow oil, which is present
in the dried root to the extent of 0.5 to 2 per cent though an average yield
rarely exceeds 0.8 per cent.
Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.
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