Valerian rhizomes with roots

This European plant loves well-moistened soil, often found on the banks of natural and artificial reservoirs, in marshy areas, on forest edges and mountain slopes. In medicine, the rhizomes of the plant with roots are used, which have a strong specific aroma, the presence of which valerian owes to bornyl-isovaleric acid.

Indications Valerian rhizomes with roots

Emotional overexcitement, irritability, hysteria; insomnia; dysfunction of the heart muscle; narrowing of blood vessels, hypertension; muscle spasms of the digestive and urinary organs.

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Release form

Root system of medicinal valerian:

• crushed fraction, packaged in 50g and 100g bags, which are placed in corresponding cardboard boxes;
• powder fraction, packaged in 1.5 g filter bags, packed in 20 units per cardboard box.

The full text of the instructions for preparing and dosing the infusion is published on the packaging box.

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Pharmacodynamics

The infusion of medicinal raw materials has a calming, moderate vasodilatory and hypotensive effect, relaxes the smooth muscles of the digestive and urinary organs. It has a mild choleretic and stimulating effect on the functions of the secretory glands of the gastrointestinal tract.

Regular use of the infusion promotes gradual stabilization of the nervous system, in particular, the process of falling asleep and normalizing night sleep, reducing anxiety and restoring emotional balance.

Sedation is provided primarily by the complex isovalerian-borneol ether, as well as valepotriates and alkaloids: valerine and chatinine. Valepotriates and free valerianic acid have a mild relaxing effect on the muscles. The bioactive components of the plant slow down the heart rate and normalize the heart rhythm.

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Pharmacokinetics

There are no pharmacokinetic data, since the active ingredients of the infusion from the rhizome of the medicinal plant have not been precisely identified at present.

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Dosing and administration

A tablespoon of crushed raw material (approximately nine grams) is steamed with boiling water (200 ml) in an enamel saucepan with a lid, simmered in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, regularly stirring with a spoon, infused for ¾ of an hour, filtered. Boiled water is added to the infusion to the original volume, stirred before taking.

Adults drink one tablespoon three to four times half an hour after meals. Children's doses are taken two or three times a day half an hour after meals: 3-6 full years - one teaspoon; 7-11 years - one dessert spoon; 12 and over - one tablespoon.

Three bags of powder (4.5 g) are placed in a glass or enamel container, brewed with 100 ml of boiling water, covered and infused for a quarter of an hour, regularly squeezing the bags with a spoon. Remove the bags, having previously squeezed out the liquid. Add boiled water to the original volume. Stir the infusion before taking.

Adults drink one tablespoon three to four times half an hour after meals. Children's doses are taken two or three times a day half an hour after meals: 3-6 full years - one teaspoon; 7-11 years - one dessert spoon; 12 and over - one tablespoon.

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Use Valerian rhizomes with roots during pregnancy

During the first three months of pregnancy, the use of this herbal preparation is not recommended; in the second and third trimesters, as well as during lactation, use with caution.

Contraindications

Allergic reactions to herbal preparations based on valerian root; age group 0-3 years; I-III months of pregnancy.

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Side effects Valerian rhizomes with roots

Side effects are most likely with long-term use of high doses of the herbal preparation:

• allergic rashes accompanied by itching, redness and swelling, reverse reactions in the form of overexcitation;
• rapid fatigue, reluctance to move, drowsiness;
• apathy, depression, migraine-like pain;
• disturbance of heart rhythm, slow pulse, severe hypotension;
• intestinal upset and spasms, constipation, nausea.

Overdose

Slowing of motor and mental reactions, drowsiness, fatigue, decreased concentration are possible, which should be taken into account when performing work that requires increased attention and good reactions.

Long-term use causes digestive disorders, overexcitement, migraine-like pain, and dysfunction of the heart muscle.

Continuous use for two or more days can provoke depressive and apathetic states, slowing of the heart rate, hypotension, and blood thickening.

Treatment is carried out according to the symptoms – gastric lavage, taking sorbents.

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Interactions with other drugs

Potentiates the effects of medications – sedatives, blood pressure lowering drugs, sleeping pills, relaxants, tranquilizers and antipsychotics, as well as alcohol.

Storage conditions

Store raw materials for no more than three years, observing low humidity and temperature conditions up to 25°C. Keep away from children. Store the infusion observing temperature conditions from 8 to 15°C.

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Shelf life

Infusion – no more than 48 hours from the moment of preparation.

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