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Valerian Root Indian Powder (Valeriana wallichii) 1 lb: C
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This is Starwests nitrogenflushed double wall silverfoil pack Used as an infusion decoction extract and tincture The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Valerian root for Restlessness sleeping disorders based on nervous conditions Dosage Unless otherwise prescribed Infusions 2 3 g of drug per cup once to several times per day Tincture 1 teaspoon 1 3 ml once to several times per day Extracts Amount equivalent to 2 3 g of drug once to several times per day External Use 100 g for one full bath equivalent preparations Mode of Administration Internal As expressed juice from fresh plants tincture extracts and other galenical preparations External As a bath additive Actions Sedative Sleeppromoting The World Health Organization also recommends Valerian as a mild sedative painreliever and sleeppromoting agent Valerian root contains many constituents including essential oils that appear to contribute to the herbs sedating qualities Contemporary clinical studies have demonstrated that Valerian significantly improves sleep quality without morning grogginess Regular moderate use produces neither dependency nor health risks Valerian was included in many editions of the United States Dispensatory Merck since 1849 which reported the herbs effect on the nervous system and its ability to produce drowsiness and sleep Various valerian species are still included in the pharmacopoeiae of many nations including Belgium France Germany Italy Switzerland and the United Kingdom The United States Pharmacopeial Convention has accepted a valerian monograph for inclusion in the National Formulary Pharmacopeial Forum 1998 It is widely used as a sedative and antispasmodic in the United States Valerian preparations appear to be candidates for safe and effective nonaddictive alternatives to conventional sleep medications Valerian roots contain several compounds with demonstrable pharmacological activity Valerian analyses have primarily focused on the essential oil valerenic acid and valepotriates In the United States the essential oil and valerenic acid are commonly used as marker compounds for qualitative and quantitative analysis of valerian root and valerian products Grieves classic A Modern Herbal Valerian is a powerful nervine stimulant carminative and antispasmodic It has a remarkable influence on the cerebrospinal system and is used as a sedative to the higher nerve centres in conditions ofnervous unrest St Vituss dance hypochrondriasis neuralgic pains and the like The drug allays pain and promotes sleep It is of especial use and benefit to those suffering from nervous overstrain as it possesses none of the aftereffects produced by narcotics During the recent War when airraids were a serious strain on the overwrought nerves of civilian men and women Va Only $15.45 - Click here to buy now! |
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