In This Section
Related Pages
Valerian
Common Name | Valerian |
Genus / Species | Valeriana officinalis |
Part Used | Rhizome |
Energetics | Spicy, bitter, warm |
Meridians | Liver, heart |
Active Constituents | Volatile oil including bornyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene Iridoids including valtrate, isovaltrate Alkaloids Glycosides Caffeic and tannic acid Glucose Resin |
Medicinal Uses | Sedative Relaxant Antispasmodic Relieves anxiety Lowers blood pressure |