Valerian extract

Valerian (Valerianna officinalis) extract is obtained as a brown powder and has characteristic odor and taste. It is produced from Valerian rhizomes.
The root of valerian, a perennial herb native to North America, Asia, and Europe, is used most commonly for its sedative and hypnotic properties in patients with insomnia, and less commonly as an anxiolytic. Multiple preparations are available, and the herb is commonly combined with other herbal medications.

Main constituents of valerian extract are valerenic acids. Other significant constituents include caryophyllene, valeranone, valerenal and other sesquiterpenoids and monoterpenes. A second important group of constituents is a series of non-glycosidic bicyclic iridoid monoterpene epoxy-esters known as the valepotrites. The main valepotriates are valtrate and isovaltrate.  

Benefits

Valerian extract has many advantages that make him a valuable product:

• possess significant sedative propreties
• anti-anxiety propreties
• anti-stress propreties
• sleep-promoting propreties
• sleep-enhancing properties 
• hypotensive action 
• anti-diuretic
• alleviating toothache, headache, and similar pain
• alleviating menstrual cramps and menopausal disorder
• protective against liver necrosis and  
• selectively antibacterial
• natural product
• allergen free
• gmo free

Applications

Valerian extract is mostly used as a herbal supplement in medicinal applications in forms of :

• tea
• tincture
• capsules
• tablets

Packaging

Valerian extract is available in 5 kg PE bags.

Labeling

Valerian extract is 100 % natural product.

Storage and shelf life conditions

Valerian extract should be stored at 20° C in an air tight, moisture proof container.
Shelf life is 12 months minimum at the recommended storage conditions.