Specification :

Valerian Root Extract
Original Plant: Root and stem of Polemonium coeruleum
Specification: 0.4% , 0.8%
Test Method: HPLC
Molecular Formula: Hydroxyvalerenic Acid: C15H22O3 ;
Molecular Weight: Hydroxyvalerenic Acid: 250.34 ; Acetoxyvalerenic Acid: 292.38; Valerenic Acid: 234.34; Valerenal: 218.34
CAS No.: 8057-49-6
Solubility: Good soluble in water.
Pharmacology Action: Valerian is used for insomnia and other disorders and can be a useful alternative to benzodiazepine drugs. In the US, Valerian is sold as a nutritional supplement.
Valerian is used against sleeping disorders, restlessness and anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant. Valerian often seems only to work when taken over longer periods ( several weeks) , though many users find that it takes effect immediately. Some studies have demonstrated that valerian extracts interact with the GABA( Gamma-aminobutyric acid) and benzodiazepine receptors.
Valerian is also used traditionally to treat gastrointestinal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.