Valerian

Valerian Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Valerian is extracted from a herb that is a perennial flowering plant. Valerian root is reported to have sedative and anxiolytic effects however its mechanism of action is not completely understood. Valerian has been used in the treatment of conditions including sleep disorders, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and joint pain. Valproic acid is a derivative of valeric acid, which is obtained from the plant root. Valerian is a food ingredient permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption as a natural flavoring substance.

Valerian
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Trade Name	Valerian
Availability	Over the counter
Generic	Valerian
Valerian Other Names	Valerianae radix
Related Drugs	turmeric, Ginkgo Biloba, saw palmetto
Weight	+
Type	Oral capsule
Groups	Approved, Experimental, Investigational
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Available Country	United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Valerian is a plant used in some non-prescription natural health products.

Food Interaction

[Moderate] GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents.

Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol.

Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.