Description

What Is Valerian Root Extract？

The root of valerian contains more than 100 compounds, mainly valerian triesters and valeric acid, which can have a strong calming effect on the body after being separated, purified, and concentrated.

Valerian is used as a herbal sedative which may be helpful in the treatment of insomnia.Valerenic acid may be at least partly responsible for valerian’s sedative effects, in addition to the other valerenic acids hydroxyvalerenic acid and acetoxyvalerenic acid.Valerian supplements are often standardized to contain a particular amount of valerenic acid by weight (often 0.8%).

Valerian acid can shorten the time to fall asleep (the incubation period). Later researchers pointed out that valerian can also reduce the number of night awakenings.
Valerian acid can promote the release of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and increase its activity. GABA is an amino acid that plays an important role in relieving stress and anxiety. Valerian ultimately promotes sleep by increasing GABA levels.
Valerian acid has the effect of relieving muscle tension and pain, so valerian can effectively treat sleep disorders caused by muscle pain and discomfort.

Valerian Root Extract Specifications