Valerian Root Extract (0.8% Valeric Acid) – Valeriana Officinalis

Valerian Root Extract (0.8% Valeric Acid) – Valeriana Officinalis

Valeriana officinalis – is an herbal remedy that has been known since the Ancient Greeks wrote about it. Hippocrates, the famed Greek doctor for whom the Hippocratic Oath came from, used valerian root to treat insomnia. It is native to Europe & Asia, but now also grows in North America.

Valeriana officinalis is an herbal botanical with a long and well-documented history, referenced as far back as Ancient Greece. Hippocrates — the famed Greek physician from whom the Hippocratic Oath derives its name — was among the earliest recorded figures to used valerian root as a remedy for sleep related issues (e.g. falling asleep). Native to Europe and Asia, it now also grows throughout North America.

Traditional Uses: 

• Valerian Root Extract has a longstanding tradition of use in relation to sleep support and promoting a sense of calm at bedtime.
• The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recognized valerian as a traditional herbal medicine associated with the relief of mild nervous tension and sleep support.
• For Cat Lovers: As a botanical curiosity, valerian root is also known to attract cats in a manner similar to catnip.

Researchers continue to explore exactly how Valeriana officinalis produces its commonly reported effects. Current thinking points to a combination of contributing factors, one of which involves its potential influence on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain. It has also been explored in relation to general feelings of ease and relaxation.

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