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Valeriana officinalis Linn.

Valeriana officinalis Linn.

Valeriana officinalis Linn. is also known as Valeriana wallichii DC. belongs to Valerianaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Sumbal at-Teeb, Sunbal Bustani .

The English names for this herb are Common Valerian, True Valerian, Valerian.

The Urdu names for this herb are Baalchar, Sunbal at-Teeb.

Warning: In excessive doses it may cause headache,mental excitement and harmful effects on kidneys.

Description

Valeriana officinalis Linn.. A glabrous or more or less pubescent herb, upto 1 m in height. Root stocks short, sub-erect, stoloniferous, stem solitary, erect, furrowed. Leaves pinnately divided, radical, long stalked, cauline, alternate, mostly entire, sometimes toothed. Flowers white or flesh-coloured, fragrant. Fruits oblong-ovate, one seeded, almost hairless at maturity(140). Rhizome short, erect, dark or yellowish-brown externally and whitish or yellowish internally. Roots numerous, slender and brittle, colour same as that of rhizome

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Root are Analeptic , Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Cardiotonic, Desiccative, Detersive, Emmenagogue, Hepatic Tonic, Hypnotic, Nervine Sedative, Nervine Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Indications

The indications of Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Oil are Hypochondriasis, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Nervousness, Insomnia.

The indications of Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Root are Migraine, Fever, Numbness, Cramps, Convulsions, Neurosis, Inflammations, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Stomachache, Gastric Spasms, Hysteria, Toothache, Dysmenorrhoea, Nausea, Nervous Debility, Spinal Marrow Disorders, Chorea, Sores, Bruises, Liver Complaints, Freckles, Cold, Fatigue, Pimples, Influenza, Backache, Epilepsy.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Root are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Root of Valeriana officinalis Linn. is Sharply Aromatic.

Taste: Root: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Root2.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Valeriana officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Maul Lahm Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Basliqun-Kabir, Bershesha, Dawa Al-Karkam, Dawa-ul-Misk Jawahardar, Hab Ayarij, Itrifal Ghadudi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Shahryaran, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun 'Ushba, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Talkh, Muffareh Yaquti , Naushdaroo , Safuf Kalan, Safuf Shirin, Tiryaq-i-Faruq.

Substitutes

The substitute of Valeriana officinalis Linn. is Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Root are Acetic Acid, Acevaltrate, Borneol, Chatinine, Choline, Essential Oil, Formic Acid, Gum, Isovaleric Acid, Malic Acid, Resins, Starch, Sugar, Tannin, Valechlorine, Valerianine, Valeric Acid, Valerine, Valerinic Acid, Valtrate, Valtrate Isovaleroxyhydrin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Valeriana officinalis Linn. are Bambusa arundinacea Retz., Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Plantago ovata Forssk., Rosa damascena Miller (Oil).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Valeriana officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)